I'll be honest... I showed up to Media with zero plans. All I knew is that I wanted some good vibes, good food, and to meet some good people. Well, that's exactly what I found at Kovacs Market. I made the trek from the center to this quaint sandwich shop with a hopeful heart and an empty stomach. The owner went above and beyond my expectations. My classic Italian sandwich was absolutely loaded. He let me customize to my liking and even offered samples before I made my decision. I ended up leaving the store after paying a small price (and got a few free goodies) and I will definitely return again. Thank you! Wish I got some pictures but devowered my meal before I could think. read more

Truly delicious sandwiches and friendly service. Had the Italian hoagie and tuna salad sandwich and both were very fresh and tasty. Owner was very kind and accommodating. Will be back! read more

Kovacs Market - Italian hoagie - Delis Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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The most joyous of rating upgrades. Four years departed nonetheless. Pictured is half a large Italian and half a small turkey. I see why my first rating was a 4 on the turkey, it's good but not blowing faces. To be fair, you gotta have awfully good fixins to take a turkey to a 5 count. You want to see it but it ain't easy not being cheesy. Kovacs got good fixins but it's deli style fixins, they're not going to the county fair tryna win medals. Kovacs does come correct on the bread which is such an obvious miss for many in the area. Nice soft airy hoagie roll like ya like it. The Italian though is the winner. The meat to sandwich ratio is elite, and the meats themselves were top top. I honestly didn't take time to pinpoint what about the meats were so good cause I straight inhaled this hoagie. Needless to say I'm coming back. Thus far best hoagie in the locale for sure. read more

Kovacs Market - Large Italian + Small Turkey - Delis Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Hidden gem in Media! While it looks like your average corner store from the outside, once you walk in, you are met with incredible energy from the owner and a special deli selection that is sure to meet anyone's standards. In any day, you can expect an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, all on a long roll (personally my favorite way to eat a breakfast sandwich,) and beyond that, he has a great meet and cheese deli selection. He doesn't skimp on portions, and it's really affordable. I've been enjoying a Buffalo chicken hoagie, with the works! You may be surprised to find out that he is slinging meatball subs too, which he claims to be the crowd pleasure. After trying it for the first time, I can certainly see why. Healthy layers of cheese and you can tell he puts in time and thoughtfulness to his sauce and meatball recipes. If you are looking for any drinks or snacks to compliment the sandwich, he has aisles packed out with a number of options. Beyond the food itself, you'll remember the owner. Kind and funny! read more

Real deal. Super nice owner and the hoagies are fantastic. The place is down and dirty but don't let that stop you . read more

Kovacs Market - Classic - Delis Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Best ham in town seriously he was awesome he took care of us and made a great sandwich

staff is very friendly and sandwiches are prepared fresh daily. Has a very wide array of different sodas and juices

Local cop here. yes you may not like me, unknown reader, but you gotta admit I'm gonna know the places to eat. This place is IT for hoagies. Staff is super nice too, good quality meat and fair pricing, def go here read more

Kovacs Market - Cajun turkey with LTO oil and oregano - Delis Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Kovacs never disappoints. Fantastic sandwhiches - so fantastic that I go 30min out of my way for lunch for the best hoagie you'll ever have. From meatball subs or turkey and italian hoagies, the sandwiches are a must try. Try the Joe tea! I was a snapple lover but they put me on to Joe Tea read more

OK the original Kovacs has not been seen in many many years. But the man who is in this place for at least the last 10 years is really personable, happy, and treats his customers well. He's old schooled in the fine art of conversation. How he is able to carry-on the best conversations while making your hoagies and ringing you up I'll never be able to figure out. The owner of Kovaks is Media, Pennsylvania's best multitasker! His store is filled with all the items you need for your home, for lunch or a snack. His Hoagies are fabulous because he knows how to make a traditional Philadelphia hoagie the right way even though there is no doubt he was born elsewhere. I just think he has a gift of being able to figure things out and do it well. I love the selections he has for beverages. They run the range from all the normal ones you expect but then he has unusual beverages as well. His chips and snacks selections leave nothing to be desired. And, he is right across from the train station. No wonder his deli is always full of people. So as I eat my great hoagie during the Super Bowl I suggest to you : Try it. You will thank me me. read more

Awesome sandwich with great produce inside. Reviews need 85 characters, so here's me using more characters...this is how good the sandwich was...worth spending time coming up with things to say on the review!~ read more

Paul is the best! Great food, fresh and made in front of you.Try the Italian hoagie the corn beef special the meatballs are awesome. And I played a number there and hit for 2900.00 not bad. read more

Hoagies are amazing and you can take them on trips and they are still wonderful a day later! The owner is personable and stocks lots different chips, drinks and baked goods. read more

Owner was super sweet and friendly and even offered me a tasting of his delicious meatballs. Only place I could find that offers dietz and watson bbq chicken! I'll be back! read more

I LOVE Kovacs. The owner is the nicest, friendliest man ever. On my second visit, he recognized me and remembered what I ordered the visit before. I love their hoagies and he has generously offered samples of the hot roast beef and chicken cacciatore while he was making my turkey hoagie and it all was PHENOMENAL! My husband even said "that's one of the best deli sandwiches, ever." And he's a tough judge! read more

What a wonderful experience I had @ Kovac's today. I went in to buy hoagie sandwiches and the gentleman there was so lovely. Very congenial. Made the best hoagies, freshly cut and made to order. So fresh. He gave my niece a sweet treat for the 4th . It was such a delightful experience. So highly recommend. I will return often. read more

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN store. Kovacs has the best Italian Hoagies. Busy lil Deli that has everything you would want for eats. PAUL IS THE OWNER

I believe it was the owner who made my sandwich. He seem to know everyone coming in for lunch. I moved from out of state and some of the places I have been so far were not as friendly as I am used to. So it was really nice to see he was interested in his customers and friendly. I got a smoked turkey hoagie and it was great, lots of meat and the peppers were great. read more

I went in for a breakfast sandwich. There were egg and cheese w choice of meat. Pork roll , ham , sausage, or scrapple It was tasty w a good amount of each ingredient. The chip selection is impressive along w the energy drink selection but I grabbed a large earl grey tea which came w the breakfast sandwich for $5. Can't beat it anywhere. Wawa is good, but I will be coming back here too. One guy was working. He was friendly and earnest. Probably the owner. Support small biz too! read more

Deli atmosphere and a few staples. Every kind of soda you could want! Great sandwich and daily specials! Not cheap but worth it. Very nice owner. Love that place read more

Best turkey sandwich I've had in years. You just can't find sandwiches like this in many other places. The D&W meats cut paper thin, the incredibly fresh and delicious roll... hot and sweet peppers. I don't normally eat an entire sub on my own but I just couldn't help myself. So delicious read more

Mr.Paul and Jos Family Makes the Best Hoagies in Delco. We drive to Media weekly for Our Hoagie fix!

This is a store that has some of the best deli sandwiches I ever had in my life and I found this out cause Media/Elwyn is one of the lines of trains I work as a conductor for Septa. While I was on break in the media station right across the street from this store I had 45mins until my next train came and was hungry so I always told myself I'd try them out. Long story short, I did and I was more than pleased that I did cause the sandwich not only smelled so good it even tasted better! Tried a turkey and cheese on potato bread with onion, tomato, pickles, extra mayonnaise, and pepper. The guy who runs the shop made it and he's obviously made it with passion cause it was one of the best. It's like a corner store in the city cause you have a big selection of chips, snacks, soft drinks, and lottery. The lunch meats are by Dietz and Watson, no wonder the sandwich was good. Always been in and out of Delco and ever since I was a child it was always known they made and served some of the best food outside of the city. The whole county has many hidden gems, this one is definitely one. read more

Little Gem of a Market and Sandwich Shop with the Kindest Owners. Tried the Hot Roast Beef w Provolone and horseradish - quality ingredients - just delicious! Just bought the Corned Beef Special - with layers of lean Beef and Swiss, cole slaw and dressing - awesome! Happy to have found a friendly neighborhood shop with great sandwiches and daily specials! Do stop in. read more

Best hoagies in Media. Paul, the owner, makes the sandwiches and is so nice. Take out only. No ambience.

AMAZING! I think we found our new top hoagie! We actually tried them yesterday for lunch and they missed a topping. Normally I would take stars off for that, but their hoagie was so good, not only did I not care about the error, I convinced hubs to go back for MORE last night for dinner. That time the hoagies were even better. Everything was completely accurate and ready on time. Look at the photos, super well-made, everything layered properly, and a real knack for what goes where. No shredded lettuce strings, just the real leaf! No veggies on top as filler, falling out all over you. Meat on top, where it should be! And meat on bottom too, also where it should be. Proper layers. They know what they're doing. While Philly people know what they want or don't want in a sandwich, you still have to look for people who know how to actually make them. This family has been doing it for 21 years! I talked to the family to express my appreciation for their skills, and learned that the kids are first-generation American, and the parents came from India. Wow! The parents are not even native to Philly but they have managed to master the cuisine in a delicious way! Awesome! We are really impressed. They said a couple decades ago, they didn't always make such a good sandwich, it was trial and error at first. They got enough feedback when they didn't do a good job, so they were proactive to succeed. They asked their customers, and learned how to do it right. How awesome is that? How many hoagie shops are willing to take input? It is probably because they were in a new place that they were so open to suggestions, and the result of taking those suggestions is learning how to make a dang fine sandwich! For over a year, we have been in the market for a new favorite hoagie spot, after the demise of our old one. We are picky hoagie eaters. We won't touch Primo's, or any other chain hoagie, especially the "S" word (starts with a sub- and ends with a -way). It's gotta be a singular family-run business, with high-quality meats, rolls from a S. Philly bakery, and very fresh veggies. Kovac's hits the mark. We are loving this place, and are so glad we found them. Sad we passed by for so many years before trying them, but so grateful we finally did. Thank you Yelpers for your high ratings here because you led us to them, our new FAVORITE hoagie makers! It's $9 for a 12" roll. Try $11 for the same size at Cut Above, or $12 for that size at Ro-Lynn (nearby places considered "great" hoagies shops). Other places in Media may make hoagies, but I won't compare them because they fall too short. All in all, Kovac's is definitely the place to go for us. We will be back!!! ...many times! MADE WITH LOVE! -------------------------------------------- UPDATE: 8/12/16 Have been back many times since. I had to adjust my hoagie price above. We were charged different prices depending on who was there, but now it seems the price is $9 for a hoagie. We tried the MEATBALL SANDWICH, which is EXCELLENT! The sauce is completely unforgettable. SOOOO Good! I believe it is all homemade in the family's kitchen. They are really attentive to adding provolone and parmesan. SO GOOD! read more

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Paul is one of the nicest and friendliest man youll meet and his sandwiches are the best you'll ever find. Yes (as one reviewer stated) sometimes due to the expected rush on daily specials, he will make some hoagies or breakfast sandwiches shortly ahead of time but trust me, they aren't there long enough on the counter to make a bit of difference. Meats are fresh sliced and piled on. For years and years we have taken visitors there or have recommended and nobody has been disappointed... not once! read more

Kovacs doesn't look impressive from the outside, but the man who runs it is terrific and was very, very kind to my friend who used to walk here almost daily from his Media Station apartment. A great place to grab snacks or a sandwich before catching a SEPTA train into Philly. They also have grocery items, lottery tickets and COFFEE! Kovacs' is a neighborhood institution. read more

service goes a long way with me. Paul is so kind and friendly, a local gem!

I love this market! It's so convenient and Paul the owner greets us with a smile every time! He is the best! He helped me out when something wasn't in stock (trash bags) And he took some from his store to give it to me. This little gesture really was so sweet and I'll never forget it. He is so thoughtful! Definitely a great place to keep coming back to give business! :) read more

I walked in and I walked out on a Saturday afternoon. They had a special on Italian hoagies and there was just a pile of them sitting on the back counter, non-refrigerated, pre-made. There was no one working at the deli counter (just at the main register) so I didn't even ask if they could make a fresh one. read more

Best meatball sandwich ever! Hoagies and sandwiches are STUFFED with freshly sliced meats and cheeses. Forgot the chain stores and Wawa This deli is the real deal! And the owner is the fastest sandwich maker I ever saw. read more

This place rocks. Their Classic Italian hoagie is unsurpassed. They use Dietz and Watson, and the meat is sliced paper-thin. Perfection!

Fantastic deli! Sandwiches are fresh and packed full. The best corn beef special around and Wednesday night's hot roast beef is also delicious. Looking for old school glass root beer, birch beer, cream soda bottles? They have an awesome selection. Chips of all varieties, Italian water ice, lottery tickets, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, soft pretzels... Paul and his family are always so welcoming and friendly. It's always such a pleasant place to stop in. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. You will for sure find something you like! read more

Fresh sandwiches, great service! Way better than Wawa. Little deli that has been in town for over 30 years!

Kovacs (Paul) is the best. Paul and his family who work there and kind and generous people. Great food, fair prices. Huge Hogies! I'm proud to support local small businesses. read more

High convenience store prices. Great selection in the deli. Awesome Sandwiches. Warm, friendly service. Great location. My favorite subs in Media. read more

Small corner store by the Media Station with pretty good hoagies and subs. They serve Dietz and Watson meats that you can see through the glass and they always look fresh. They will make breakfast sandwiches with Siracha sauce! And did I mention the prices are good. Owner is very friendly, fast, and seems to go the extra mile in making you a great sandwich. Good for a quick stop for hot food, coffee, large diversity of teas, and other stuff you would find in a gas-station convenience store. read more

This place is interesting. Its a small grocery store but, you won't be buying your weekly goods here. It is more like a bodega or a sandwich shop that also sells cereal and chips. This place makes good standard sandwiches, the owner uses Dietz and Watson meats and the rolls used are also good. The owner also has a vast inventory of pop tarts, and diverse selection of soft drinks and energy drinks. Stop in and grab yourself a cup of coffee, lotto ticket, and sandwich to go. read more

I worked there 25 years ago,still one of my favorite jobs,and the hoagies were always delicious