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    Hickory Tree Delicatessen

    3.8 (62 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey Sloppy Joe!! The best.
    Kim G.

    Hands down, best Sloppy Joe Sandwiches anywhere! On a recent trip back to NJ where I grew up, Hickory Tree was my number one choice for lunch. You see, outside of NJ, Sloppy Joe's (meat+Swiss+coleslaw+Russian Dressing) do not exist! It's sadly true. When you mention a Sloppy Joe, they think ground beef cooked in tomato sauce on a hamburger bun. You can't even buy Russian Dressing in the supermarket. So when I come "home" for a visit, I have to have a Sloppy Joe from Hickory Tree, a busy, bustling NY type of deli with lots of Italian offerings as well as these iconic sandwiches. So many memories this sandwich conjures up. Whenever my parents, and then me and my friends, hosted a party, we would order a platter of Turkey and a platter of Roast Beef Joe's. For any occasion, a platter of Sloppy Joe's was on the buffet. Each triple decker sandwich was cut into 6 pieces with a toothpick holding the goodness together. Never were there leftovers! If you order a sandwich, it's triple bread and cut in thirds. Definitely enough to share or save a third for the next day. My preference is the Turkey Joe and I like to get one from the case, where dozens of sandwiches are made every morning, stored, then sold completely during the lunch hour madness. Hickory Tree uses top quality meat and cheese and you can taste the difference. Since the sandwiches have been sitting, the flavors meld together and from the first bite, it's pure deliciousness! Russian dressing spilling out of the sandwich onto the wax paper, waiting to be sopped up with the bread. Have tried making them in Portland, OR, where I now live and my friends love my version, but they have never had the real deal. When I host parties, I ask one of our two Jewish Deli's to make a platter. They have never heard of them, but follow my direction and they are good. But no where near as good as those from Hickory Tree. On the last visit, my friend and I enjoyed our sandwiches with Joe's half and half iced tea and lemonade, zero calories. Killer! We sat outside enjoying the sunshine, catching up for five hours! I even told the owner how much these sandwiches mean to me, the memories they evoke. If you live in NJ or you are visiting, I highly recommend getting a Sloppy Joe from Hickory Tree. You will thank me!

    Pastrami Joe
    lee m.

    Bangin sloppy joe sammys!! Pastrami Joe we got was amazing. Perfect amount of dressing to meat to bread ratio. If it wasn't so far from us we would eat there once a week. Great nearby park to have your lunch at too. Our pro tip is grab a side of fries from the pizzeria next door. They don't sell any here.

    Turkey off the bone, Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Red Onion, Gruyere, Horseradish sauce on Ciabatta Roll (Panini)
    Candice K.

    Thanks to Yelp I found this welcoming Deli in Chatham. They are in a the light tan strip mall on the northern most side of Shunpike Road. (GPS was confused). The pace inside is sort of what you find in a NYC deli, busy and several people behind the counter all looking to see who they may greet and help next. The front of the deli has drinks, snacks, pasta, cookies, small but unique. I found some honey filled candies imported from Italy there. The menu on the wall may be hard to read, but they have paper take out menus and its the same. I really wanted to try everything, but over three visits I ordered the same sandwich: Turkey Off The Bone, Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Red Onion, Gruyere Cheese, Horseradish Sauce on a Ciabatta Roll ..Panini style. It tastes fresh, nothing was salty or weird. Each time I ordered the sandwich, I had some variations each time. I had a different type roll the first time. A softer/fluffier roll the second. A thinner crispier roll the third. First time was good, all ingredients plentiful. Second time very plentiful ingredients. Third time had slivers of avocado, not as much bacon, but still carried the same taste of the first two times. Loved this sandwich and I will now miss this spot, as my recent job project is now ending. I love supporting businesses such as this instead of chain places which I will always avoid whenever possible. My panini was also wrapped in a foil type wrapper which kept it warm even after 45 minutes until I was able to eat it (third visit).

    Pandemic Roast Beef Joe. Does anyone see cheese on this?
    Richard G.

    What happened here? Plenty of meat behind the counter. Very little on your sandwich. Try again, boys and girls. I've been coming here since the 80s. Used to love it.

    Outside.
    Michael M.

    Local deli in Chatham in strip mall. No seating, only takeout. Expensive for sandwiches that are just ok. Roast beef was well done but not that tasty.

    Neelam P.

    Decent deli but expensive as others have mentioned. A normal sized vegetarian sub will run you around $9. The bread was fine and fillings ok, unfortunately everything mushed together quickly. I liked my sub at Chatham Sandwich Shop better.

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    4 years ago

    My to go place for sloppy joe sandwiches. also excellent and staff is very accommodating I would recommend this place

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    Best Deli in NJ! The amazing food is only trumped by the incredible staff. Sloppy joes! Salads! Prepared food!

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    Love the sandwiches here. Got the Italian Sandwich and chicken Caesar salad wrap. Both were good. Good friendly staff there as well.

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    9 years ago

    AMAZING selection of meats cheeses homemade condiments and toppings. If you can imagine it they can deliver it

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