Colonial Pantry

This local Italian restaurant serves authentic and quality food. Family ran by Sicilian local…read morefamily that values excellent service. Rich Italian ambience and friendly staff.

We had a great meal at Sapori D'Italia. When we sat down, the table next to us immediately let us…read moreknow we made a great choice - they couldn't stop talking about how authentic and delicious the food was. And luckily, after getting our meals, we definitely agree! Both the chicken cacciatore and linguini ala vodka were excellent - deep, rich sauces that felt like a huge step up from some of the other local Italian options. Can't believe it took us so long to try this, and can't wait to return!

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Linguini ala vodka

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Pizza with peperoni

Wicker Basket

3.5(54 reviews)

0.8 mi

Just so everyone is aware that looks at these yelp reviews, the review made by Gracie S. is a fake…read morereview written in retaliation to lawsuit that we had to file against the previous owner. This person has not even been in our store and lives in North Carolina. This person has harassed us on numerous occasions calling our store about dog fur in their food and calling the health department. Please know our food is EXCELLENT, homemade and high quality!

Excellent food, great service, friendly community minded family run business…read more They take pride in their work and provide excellent quality at a fair price.

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Prepared food menu

Artista Salumeria

4.2(45 reviews)

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Stopped in for a sandwich - place was empty which made me upset as they were so kind and food was…read moreso good. Inside made you feel like you were at an inn. They have a small menu, but everything looked great. They also have to go containers with meals.

After years of wanting to stop in, we finally made a point of coming for lunch! What a hidden gem!…read moreThe inside is cute - a handful of tables and chairs for dining and two refrigerator cases of soups, sauces, fresh pasta, imported meats and cheeses etc. Our food was DELICIOUS! We will absolutely be back. I think this place has even more potential that is untapped. I know they do monthly tasting events but would be great to see them host things like charcuterie classes etc. Truly a hidden gem - they seem to do a good business (a steady stream of people while we were there), but they could really blow it out of the water with a bit more ambiance and stepped up marketing!

Prosciutto and Manchego Cheese.

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Mendham Bagel & Coffee Shop

3.3(51 reviews)

0.8 mi

This place is amazing! My bagel was like the Lover album from Taylor Swift!!! It's perfect!!!! The…read moreperson who did our order was excellent. I will be back before I see Taylor Swift in 2 weeks!!!!

Food is decent when they get it right, which is not often…read more The other day I ordered a Taylor ham and cheese and an omelette with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon. When the order pops up on the screen of Taylor ham, egg and cheese. I tell them "no egg on that please". The girl asks if I still want eggs with my turkey bacon. Well yes, it's an omelette. Adding a picture of what they served me. We still go as it's close enough and it's good in a pinch, but I recommend checking your orders before you leave to make sure it's right

My "omelette"

A soft roll masquerading as a bagel

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This is 'lightly toasted'?

The Angry Egg

4.5(19 reviews)

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Very excited to have a new and excellent quality sandwich shop in the area! Went today for the…read morefirst time and really enjoyed what we ordered. The space looks great and the service was fast and very friendly. It was around 1 PM, so we stuck to lunch sandwiches, but can't wait to return for eggs sometime soon. We ordered a "Jane's", which was a chicken filet with pesto, special sauce, burrata, roasted red peppers and more. Very tasty and good proportions where the pesto didn't overwhelm the other flavors. We also ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with vodka sauce and mozzarella, which was also excellent. Looking forward to returning!

Food- I order the Taylor ham, egg and cheese with salt pepper and ketchup to go most mornings…read more BUT i will say that it is the top 3 best in my life. They do not skimp on it- lots of cheese, eggs, and ham on a large fresh round roll. Delicious! This sandwich beats out Bill's Luncheonette across the street so go try it for yourself Service - fast, friendly and attentive staff that welcomes you as soon as you walk in. They are very quick on fulfilling orders. Much faster than Bill' Luncheonette so if you in a hurry then this place is a slam dunk. Ambiance- nice and clean inside. It is not so much an eat in place as it is a deli but it does have stools and a bar along the front to eat inside if preferred. More suited for take out orders. Definitely my #1 go to place for breakfast to go in the area! Try it and prove me wrong

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Grilled chicken with vodka sauce and mozzarella

Kings Food Markets

2.4(25 reviews)

0.8 mi

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Wish the lighting was brighter but kings in Mendham is a great supermarket for the prep…read moreschool/country club diner. Sure they have almost everything. Just not like their short hills store. But no matter. I love this store anyway.

If I could give Kings in Mendham a -0 rating I definitely would!! Issues with bad gourmet cheese,…read morebreaded chicken cutlets that tasted like they were cooked in old dirty oil, and today I opened a fresh Red Roasted Hummis to find green mold! I have also been spoken to by a deli employee who was down right disrespectful! Kings prices are 25-30% higher than Shop Rite and you cant trust that the food will be good and safe to eat!!! We're done!!!!!!!

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21 $ grocery store rotisserie. I know, sounds weird to me too.

M & M Perrotti's Prepared Foods

4.3(17 reviews)

5.6 mi

Great Italian subs and great options for easy dinners to heat up at home. Inside feels more like a…read moremarket and I always browse around while waiting for my sub to be made.

Quality local butcher. Been going here for last couple years. Team is welcoming and helpful. A…read moretownship treasure and worth the drive if you're looking for quality meats.

Flat iron platter

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The Country Store

4.1(37 reviews)

4.2 mi

I have been going to The Country Store for over ten years (with a couple years off due to a work…read morechange). I've tried to make it my mission to order every sandwich/wrap on their menu. Everything on the menu is fantastic. I wish I could say I have a favorite, but it is all very good. You can get excellent traditional American deli. However if you love Indian food, the Chicken Tikka, Chicken (or Paneer) Kathi Roll, Chili Cheese Onion Sandwich and Egg Bhurji are really, really good. I'd give this place 6 out of 5 stars if they let me.

Wow! Excellent Kathi roll. We tried the chicken and the paneer rolls. Super fresh and delicious…read more Large portions. Will defiantly be back to try the biriani. Take out or dine in. Plenty of parking.

Besides the tasty sandwiches shown, TJ also gave us a free sample of the chicken tikki masala which was excellent!

Chicken Kathi Roll

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Burrini's Old World Market

3.4(98 reviews)

3.7 mi

Burrinis is a place we return to often. Great selections in deli. Love the Turkey London Broil and…read moreall the other typical deli products. Their frozen foods are excellent for dinners or sides. Nice selection of other products and first rate butcher provisions. We shall return perhaps even today!

3 Not exactly "too good to go" Tried Burrini's through the…read moreapp and got wings plus a couple of forgettable items. It was about $3-$4 more than what I usually pay at other establishments, and raising the app price makes it seem like you're getting something better -- you're not. Everything here is a little pricey, though their challah, baked goods, and prepared foods are great. I'll skip the app deal.

Winner Winner!!

Made to make order sandwich.

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Shake Hands with Roast Beef and Swiss Slathered in Horseradish!! YUMMMMMMERS!!

Gladstone Corner Deli & Grill

4.5(11 reviews)

5.1 mi

Gladstone Corner Deli & Grill is located on the corner of Main St & Pottersville Rd in Gladstone,…read moreNJ, down the block from the Gladstone train station. Both their hot & cold sandwiches are big and delicious. I ordered the hot Reuben sandwich. It comes on toasted rye (think of a Reuben grilled cheese) with Swiss, cold slaw and a spicy thousand island dressing. Their cold heroes are served on a delicious soft baked bread, with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and oil & vinegar. A must try!!

Good portioned sandwiches in a down to earth, no frills corner deli. Service was fast. Sandwiches…read morewere well prepared, ingredients very fresh. Service was fast and friendly. They have a good selection of coffee, and a bottle cooler with sodas, juices, energy drinks.

Tall stack of pancakes

Veggie Omelette

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Gladstone Corner Deli & Grill Menu

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Hal B.

15 years ago

I have lived in the area for nearly 40 years. As a teenager, I worked at both the Wicker Basket in town, and Hickory Farm Market in Chester, under the old owners, Pat and Dave Maas. Pat and Dave ran a very solid deli and prepared food business, the subsequent owners, not so much. The Colonial Pantry is my personal choice for the best deli sandwiches in the area, and many people I know agree. It is an institution with greater authenticity than the Old Black Horse next door. The father and son team have been there since forever, and the old man knows his stuff. They are 100% consistent, do not cut stupid corners, but like all great cooks, probably don't let anything go to waste, which is a compliment. Price be damned, it is well worth it. It is a touchstone to many that grew up in the area, and it would tragic should they ever decide to do anything other than keep doing what they are doing. read more

G B.

9 years ago

I've been going to Colonial Pantry since I went to grade school across the street - MANY years ago and by far the best gem in Mendham. The father and son team are so passionate about their quality of food - they don't advertise but after a few conversations - I discovered how deeply they source non GMO, organic when possible, fresh, local, ethical ingredients as if it was the old country before we started poor and big packaged bags of frozen food as ingredients practices. I told them they should advertise that but they are old school and it's simply how they roll. Best sloppy joes in town!! I also love supporting them - they really care and are so thoughtful which trickles down to how they serve their community by food and choices. I wish there were more people like them in the world. read more

Griffin M.

15 years ago

This is the best Deli. I come back to Mendham once a year to visit my parents and the Colonial Pantry #4 is one of the highlights of that trip. read more

Dave D.

9 years ago

Great food, great service. Perfect place to grab some lunch during the work day. A frequent favorite.

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