Was looking for a cool place to pick up something to bring home from Boston for my friend and we strolled into this place. I have to preface this by saying I am a Gourmet Grocery Store snob... my Catering career started at "J. Bildner's and Sons" Boston's first REAL gourmet grocery store from back in the 80's. This place is compact and has a LOT of unusual items which come in handy if you are cooking a unique meal. I went back to the deli but I wasn't impressed by what was in the counter. If you find yourself on Newbury St. try it out or if you live in the area and want something you can't find at Shaws I think this place might be it for you. Also produce looked fresh. Respectfully Reviewed read more

Went here for some post-workout snacks on a Sunday afternoon. I greeted a gentleman stocking inventory and got a stare in response. Okay. Picked up some cherries and walked to the back of the store with Mr. MeanMug tailing close behind. Cool. As I made my way to the register to pay for my $16 cherries, his eyes stayed tight on me. Look, I get that my presence as a mid-twenties black man makes folks nervous, but I prefer my grocery shopping without a side of racism. Delucca can miss me with his sub-par food. read more

Quaint space in this small-town market in the big city on Boston's famed Newbury Street. They pack a lot of variety here, for such confined space. Convenience store goods and reduced-size products for nearby apartment dwellers running in for a quick something. Great building with ample character, and you're sure to find something unique in these tight aisles on terrifically creaky old floorboards. We picked up a Deluca's brand Seedless Red Raspberry Jam that was quite good. Could not say the same for the sandwiches, unfortunately. Would not go there for sandwiches next time, especially when we know of outstanding 'wiches just down the street at another non-chain cafe. Good enough for a stop-in for any number of other snacks, though, and anytime we can support these long-timers, we will. (Please note: One of my pics says Boylston Street, but it is actually NEWBURY Street, and Yelp does not seem to allow us to edit our own photo descriptions. Sorry!) read more

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If I could give my experience 0 stars I would. I work right next to this place on Newbury street and come here often. Today I walked in with my boyfriend who was on the phone while I shopped. The store owner (I think) or some tall white man behind the counter followed us around the entire store and kept checking on just us (the only black people in the store at the time). He continuously asked if we were ok and stayed right behind us while we shopped. After feeling uncomfortable about the entire situation we left. I will never be coming back here again! Awful treatment of a regular customer! read more

There are so many authentic products here for anyone wanting to cook for an international cuisine. Today, I found bulgur for $4.69 ($5.99 at Star Market, non-existant everywhere else) and dried mint leaves (Whole Foods people made me feel crazy for asking for an herb they did not carry). I used to also buy dried fruit here but I decided I don't need that indulgence anymore. They have the best variety and prices for these delicacies as well. My usual trip to Newbury is to stop at Wired Puppy and get a Puppy Love and then come in here to get a pound of the ready to eat goodness in the deli counter. I've been doing this for a while now and it is still so special to me. I adore the idea of shopping in Boston's oldest grocery store for delicacies and running over to Trader Joe's for everything else. read more

Although this location is not as awesome as the other location, it still hits you where it counts. Right in the tummy, so warm and yummy. Sandwich of choice is $5.99, I went for the sub roll (just so it would be bigger) and Genoa Salami, Pastrami, Muenster and all the trappings (including hots). How do they do it? Every time I go here it is so perfect, I consistently have the best sandwich in town here every single time I go in. They put as many of the ingredients as you want on there. I've never gotten greedy and actually ordered like 7 meats, but I assume they might actually do it. I just wouldn't go and ruin my flavor like that. This one seems darker and not as rich bastardy as the one on Charles, and they don't have a guy playing the piano. *pouty lip* Do they have Bueno bars? Do they? Oh YES (!!!) they do, they have Bueno bars so much you'll die happy. I bought some for my roommate to remind her to cry at night because she doesn't live in Scotland anymore. read more

This joint is questionanble. I used to frequent the Newbury location during my lunch break and I learned three things: 1- Don't expect service with a smile 2- Don't expect consistancy with their deli sandwiches 3- Don't expect reasonable prices. Additionally, I was concerned about the freshness of their products including produce. I purchased 5 plums and only 2 or 3 of them were edible. Items in the salad bar are generally on their way out but are still served. This is not the place to do your grocery shopping. All in all, I would prefer walking a few more blocks to the Trader Joes or Shaws for my household needs. Sure, they are more 'commercial' than Deluca's, but at least their freshness and cleanliness is upheld. read more

Deluca's Back Bay just ordered CLOSED by Boston Inspectional Services for the following health violations: 1. Caught REMOVING food items from the fire-damaged Beacon Hill store and placing them for sale in the Back Bay store. 2. Improper temperature of items at the prepared foods counter in the back. 3. Many minor violations See http://www.cityofboston.gov/isd/health/mfc/viewinsp.asp?inspno=137191 for official report. Shame on them! Despite living a block away and being a frequent customer will never patronize again. Sneaking food out of the fire location in a yellow truck and selling it is just grossly inexcusable. read more

I'm sick of buying food at either the Newbury St. or the Charles St. location only to notice it's already gone bad while still on my way home. The heads of garlic I bought today are shriveled and rotting. Foul and disgusting and, at these prices, completely unacceptable. read more

Great variety in international things like cheese, sauces and coffee; love the location, very small and kind of cramped. The subs are great for a person who loves D&W's deli, very fresh and flavorful, they do a great job packing them too. For the money it's quite a steal honestly, the people are fairly nice and usually helpful. My only annoyance is how outdated their store and technology is; had a bad experience where their machine broke mid-transaction and caused an issue with my bank account. The manager (I'm assuming it was him..) was really unapologetic and frustrated he had to handle the situation and the cashier felt it was my fault, like I had a faulty card...Um, no? Been going here for years, never had that happen. After a few maddening attempts, they came to the conclusion the machine was busted and finally I was so frustrated I asked for a refund. I didn't trust them, took too long and I had to show him my bank statement that I was charged at all. Like really? It was very uncomfortable showing my online banking to the entire staff; that's cool. Otherwise, mediocre experience. My note to the business owner: you're on Newbury street, you offer great things, I can't imagine why you're not updating your business model a bit? Your machines are literally from the 90s; get with the times, most people pay via cards rather than cash, this shouldn't be happening. I feel very uncomfortable and probably won't be returning for a while, didn't appreciate being treated strangely for something that wasn't my fault. read more

Deluca's is many things to many people. What NOT to buy here: - Produce (It is old and if it's not rotten in the store it will be by the time you get it home). Read Cat D's review- yikes. - Bread (Fresh today, stale tonight?) - Grocery staples, if you can help it. Like pasta, coffee, detergent, etc. Why? Because you will pay twice as much for them. Walk a couple more blocks to Shaws. What TO buy here: - wine, downstairs - cheese - Sandwiches (from what I hear, though not from experience) read more

A little neighbourhood market that served its purposes during our stay for PAX East. We picked up some lovely bottled sodas and a few snacks for the hotel room. I don't think I'd shop here if I lived locally because the prices seemed higher than normal. The cleanliness was a bit suspect and some of the fresher items seemed less... fresh. There was outside seating if you chose to eat your goodies there but the weather was uncooperative during our trip. read more

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I love Deluca's!!! They import from all over the world, have unique tastes, and the style is very old-British. You can get fresh fruit, fresh pasta, olives, ice cream, candy, Charcuterie and the list goes on and on! Best part is the imported candy! Delicious chocolate from England. And-- they are almost always open. They also have a wine cellar in the basement! read more

you know what? i only go here so that i can escape work by walking down here when the weather is nice outside, takes about 20 minutes each way, so we go down, get a pretty good sandwich, chips, and a soda for ridiculous $13, eat in the sun, and retreat to our sad offices on Berkeley. Delcua's, thank you for offering me some escape and sanity in the world. But everything in your store is grossly overpriced. read more

This place has been very convenient over the last year as it is literally on our corner. It is so close that it's almost an excuse to run over there, when we don't actually need anything at all. While I've enjoyed the convenience, now that we are moving a few blocks down, I've realized that I have no desire to go back here again. Every time I go to Shaw's I spend 1/3 as much money and probably get 3 times more than I would at Deluca's. It's a nice spot to go grab a bottle of wine, but you really pay for it. I've tried certain things at their deli counter and have never been impressed. Also, their hours are unreliable and they'll randomly decide to close early because they're not busy. One star for convenience, one star for alcohol....that's all I got. read more

Lines lines lines. What the fuck is up with this place? It took literally 45 minutes to get a salmon to go and pay. Why are there two separate lines and why do the prepared foods people wait in the same line as the sandwich people? Awful experience but the food was fine at least. I would not go back here: overpriced, weird selection of things, and bad customer service. They also sell HUGE portions for prepared foods; last time I checked I didn't want a 8.99 salmon that is 20 oz. Go elsewhere. read more

This place used to have great sandwiches that were truly "overstuffed" as they are marketed. Then, they fired the two sandwich makers and brought in these AWFUL and what I think are non-legal sandwich makers who put hardly any meat on the sandwich and still charge the SAME DAMN PRICE. Also, they consistently, and I mean EVERY DAY, run out of sub rolls by 12:30pm. I think they are doing this because they realize the sub rolls use the most meat and therefore cost the most to make. Also, the employees are rude. Extremely rude. Deluca's needs to learn to cater to the needs of the customer rather than skimp on everything from product quality to service. read more

Going to Deluca's is like playing a weird reverse version of The Price Is Right.. Instead of guessing the actual retail price without going over, you can guess how many times Deluca multiplied the actual retail price when tagging the products. Like any convenience store, Deluca's charges a premium for their location and small inventory. I only go here in a pinch, like when I have a pot bubbling on the stove and realize I forgot to buy dried pasta (true story). Then that pasta winds up costing me $5, when it would have been $1.50 at Shaw's. Unfortunately I don't get quite the same jump-up-and-down-joy I would if I won the Showcase Showdown, but there is a sort of excitement in seeing how high Deluca's dares drive the price. Initially I was impressed by the wine and beer selection in the basement, until an employee highly recommended a wine that ended up being undrinkable (without being spoiled). I can't stress how rare it is for me to find a wine truly undrinkable, but I tossed most of this bottle. Like the food, the beer is good in a pinch (I have 12 guests and no more Sam!) but otherwise it's worth making the hike to Shaw's to get Plinko. Is that taking The Price Is Right metaphor too far? Finally, the sandwiches. I only had one once, but it was so yucky that I won't be back. Cold, gelatinous pastrami thickly piled on a roll with no toppings. I ended up deconstructing the sandwich at home, cooking the pastrami, and remaking it with yellow mustard. So essentially I paid $7 for a roll, 1/3 lb of meat, and the thrill of making my own lunch. Great. If I may, "That's Too Much!" read more

Deluca's is near Eric's place, so he's been there a few times. Basically, this place is good if you're walking by and need something quick, or if it's pouring rain and you don't feel like running to Shaw's. Stay away if you want any type of service, as the individuals who work there don't know much about their product, and also are rude and snappy (I can sometimes understand why...the place is super hard to walk around). The prices here are also ridiculous. You can walk another three blocks and pay a third of the price; for instance, Eric ran in to grab a jar of tomato sauce at Deluca's (italian pasta night, anyone)? Over $8...same bottle at Shaw's? $3. A box of pasta to go with it? $2.89. I might as well save my extra dollar in our going to Italy fund (we don't have one yet...I spent it all on overpriced pasta and sauce). In short: Save your money and go to Italy...or Shaw's. read more

I want to like this adorable little local shop; I really do. But then I go inside and remember why I can't recommend it. The narrow shelves are packed to the gills with items, organized with very little rhyme or reason. It's uncomfortable to move around, uncomfortable to wait in line, and uncomfortable to strain your neck looking for something. And after that, it's uncomfortable to pay when the prices are often 2x + what they would be in a normal market. The individuals who worked there were pretty un-smiley / unwilling to engage in conversation, too. With all that said, some of the snacks look scrumptious and I've never tried the deli counter, so I can't really comment on the quality of the prepared foods. I probably will not be back, though, given that the congestion in there is just too much for my taste. read more

I went to Deluca's to sit outside during my lunch break. Let me just say that the people watching at this place is fantastic (right across the street from Nike Town). The sandwiches kick ass at this place since they are generous with the lunch meat and toppings. I have to admit that the sandwiches are the only thing I've had here. Sitting outside can be a bit tricky since many of their chairs are broken. I think that they should invest in some new tables in chairs. Fo' sho'. If you want a quick lunch that is pretty good for the price, go here. read more

I moved to the Back Bay in Boston almost two years ago and my enchantment with the faux-quaintness of DeLuca's has taken a Wallstreet 08' nosedive for the worst. I live mere blocks away from Deluca's so it is definitely the fastest place to pick up basic items on a freezing and snowy day, but not very much good for anything beyond a tomato or as complicated as **GASP** basil! It frustrates me to no end when I think "oh, I'll stop at Deluca's since I'm right here and bypass the madness of Shaws" and the store has maybe half of what I need so I have to make two trips, the second being farther away, before I can go home. Another frustrating thing about this place is the $10 card minimum. This means I cannot run in for a container of milk, a drink on my way to class or a few apples because I am an American and haven't seen cash since at least the last gift-giving holiday. Now, every time I pass Deluca's (which is almost every day), I run past, resisting the temptation to go inside and be disappointed or annoyed because they only have one thing that I need out of five and therefore can't use my debit card. I give this place two stars because their wine cellar is a reliable stop for liquor that does not involve an encounter with the vagrants of Copley Square. Also, because their Charles Street location is fantastic so I don't think Deluca's as a company is terrible, just this location. Charles Street is worth the walk. read more

My advice: Go here for lunch. The groceries here are pretty pricey (it's on Newbury, no surprise), but the best deal is grabbing a sandwich for $5.99. They're oversized and the deli is pretty good quality. There's tons of options between meats, breads and toppings, but the best is their roast beef and swiss. It's a little soup nazi-ish behind the counter, so make sure you know what you're going to order when it's your turn! I work in the area and it's definitely a much better option than the Pru's food court or other pricey spots. Plus, you can grab a piece of fruit from the market or a few healther snacks for the office. read more

Best sandwich on earth. I just get a turkey sandwich but wow the bread is so fresh, such good quality deli meats and reasonably priced. In and out in 5 min read more

A cute little grocery with wine in the basement, but the sandwich i had was not good. I got roast beef and it was so tough i couldnt eat half of it, but the store carries a lot of international or hard to find items. Its very small and hard to manouever store. read more

What Deluca's is for: 1. Specialty items 2. Cheese 3. Wine (Whip and Spur are both great $10 wines) When Trader Joe's and Shaws is within a few blocks, you need to know why you're coming here. They have great cheeses and wine, and will give fantastic recommendations. They have a wide range of specialty and high-end cooking items. For example, I have been trying to hunt down Raincoast Crisps, they have them. While their inventory is pretty broad, I would never recommend doing regular grocery shopping here as it is too expensive. Recently I needed leeks. Trader Joe's, Shaws, and Whole Foods failed. Deluca's had them. read more

Small market place with a variety of imported snacks and food. High prices but I like that thy have fresh sandwiches available made-to-order at the back. Only downside (besides the prices) is that the SERVICE is horrible. The workers here act as if they have never worked with customers before and have absolutely no customer service skills. They don't say hi, they just stare at you and its as if they don't know how to do their job or how to talk to people. It's kind of uncomfortable. Other than that, I stop by this place when I'm starving for a sandwich or some study snacks because the location is convenient. read more

For the past few weeks I have gone into Deluca's on Newbury street. Each time A short stocky cashier constantly with head down on his phone unavailable and disinterested when I asked him if he had an item. While most people in the covid environment might be grateful to have a job....I am Surprised by his lack of interest in being present in his job. He seems to not know or care what what it's in stock. read more

Deluca's is my go-to spot for lunch. I work in Back Bay, so it's super convenient. Their deli bar makes fantastic sandwiches, and they're not too expensive (considering the location). I always get a turkey & cheese sub and it's about $7, and it fills me up. They have deli sides as well such as potato salad, macaroni salad, etc. The spot itself is kind of small, not a lot of wiggle or roaming room. But they make up for it with the quality of their fresh foods. The deli bar I mentioned before, and they always have fresh fruit out as well. Apples, oranges, bananas, etc. The grocery items are a little overpriced, but that's to be expected on Newbury St. I definitely wouldn't do any kind of grocery shopping here, especially with Star Market right around the corner, but it's great for a quick lunch. They also have a well stocked wine/spirits cellar. read more

Crowded, no room to move about, crazy overpriced. But, these 2 stars are not due to any of that. They are due to the misleading advertising. They advertise having an artisanal cheese selection--liars. There are maybe 3 good cheeses here that you can't find elsewhere, local ones from Maine and Vermont--and that is wonderful. But 3 cheeses does not an artisanal cheese shop make. They have a lot of work to do before they can claim any kind of cheese status. read more

This place is soooo dusty and dirty. It's like a maze built out of dust and cobwebs. The other good thing about my trip there was the cute checkout boy. read more

Ok. so it's not the nicest place in the word. And i would NEVER buy groceries there. BUT, the sandwiches are realllllllllly good. Deluca's is right near my work and I grab a Cape Cod (Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad) weekly. I highly reccomend it! read more

Some gourmet items in addition to the usual goods at any Shaw's, Stop n Shop, etc. Can't speak for the deli personally, but I did expect a lot more at first glance of the store. You'd be better off heading over to Whole Foods which has comparable pricing and far more options. read more

DeLuca's is convenient, especially if you're looking to pick up a random gourmet treat or some wine and beer. They have a deli counter, and some tasty ready-made foods. A great place to pick up a snack to replenish your energy when shopping on a Saturday! Or on a Sunday. Or during the week. You know, whenever you're around. Anyway. I also like DeLuca's because they're involved in the Boston community. They recently sponsored our On Your Feet Project wine tasting that benefited Christopher's Haven, which helps kids with cancer. Granted, who wouldn't want to help kids with cancer, but props to DeLuca's for putting their money where their mouth is. read more

This is a very nice little market/corner shop. it has an organic feel to it. i have no clue what that means, but it does. Anyway, its got a good selection of everything you might expect, and a little more. Not gunna lie, pretty much the only thing i ever get from here is bottles of water, or some other drink while i am bouncing around newb street, so it meets my needs perfectly. read more

Stopped into Deluca's for a quite bite and ordered the Roast Beef and Provolone on a bulky roll. It was quick and convienient, but nothing I would go out of my way for if I wasnt already in the area. There arent many other deli sandwich places on Newbury. The roll was fresh, the roast beef was nice and rare, but a bit skimpy on the amount of meat in the sandwich. Where's the beef?!? Sandwich and iced tea came to just under $10 read more

I bought a crab meat today and didn't pay attention to the expiration day. It was expired in 2019. Fortunately, I checked it before my kid wanted to eat it. That is just unacceptable. read more

This reminds me of the corner stores that you ditch into when you need that one item you stupidly forgot and you know you are going to over pay. . . I hopped in today because I knew I wanted a salad over the weekend and I didn't want to fight Shaws for 3 items. I shuold have fought shaws. The only thing that was semi-reasonable in pricing was the fresh mozzerella: it was $4.99/8 oz - and checking the date, good through 4/2. They have lowered there debit/credit minimum to $5. The produce selection was limited and of the "most be used in a day or so" variety. The bonus is finding the unique foodie items that can be hard to find (escargots, anchovy paste (ew), variety of salami). The asiles are tight and if there were more than 10 people in there, it'd be a nightmare. I'm glad I stopped in, i had my curiousty up but I won't be back. Even though they are locally owned, and a small business, I have this wild hunch they buy their items at shaws or price chopper and re-market them on Newbury. read more

Lunch for 3 dollars: Corn-bean salad with avo, Simple, yum, and cheap. --Haiku review read more

Deluca's is a fantastic, corner grocery store! They have what you need, and they're on the corner. What the heck do people want? They've got good stuff: stonybrook farms organic milk, organic and regular eggs, bananas, wine downstairs, Rao's pasta sauce (and many others), imported and regular pasta, chicken and other items in the meat department, tea, dried cranberries, fresh produce, fresh bread. And they have some of my favorite petit écolier cookies! They have a mini selection of everything you need in a tiny shop on Newbury! Do they have everything? No. It's a tiny shop on the corner. It's not a replacement for the giant Star Market. But Delucas has coverage of key items, thoughtful brand/item choices, and keep things fresh. (Maybe the low reviews are from people that want a football sized store instead of a tiny corner store?) Delucas is one of the best corner stores I've been to. If you live in the area, it's fantastically useful. And the staff I've found quite helpful. read more