Shocked by the poor reviews! We loved our bagels. The cream cheese options were great- highly…read morerecommend the bacon scallion herb cream cheese. I also had the everything bagel with pork roll egg and cheese. Everything was delicious. Tip: order first, then pick out drink, grab napkins, etc. Once your order is ready they will call you and you pay at the end.

Why would this place have low ratings? - amazing bacon egg and cheese bagel!! Visit this place…read moreafter 8 years and haven't changed!! Great bagels!!

I was looking for a place to grab a sandwich for me and my family to bring home and Als happens to…read morebe near my office so I decided to give this place a try. They have a lot of interesting sandwiches to choose from. They caught my eye because they use focaccia for some of them which I love any opportunity to have it . I ordered a tuna on focaccia with mixed greens and peppers on the side . Tuna was slightly disappointing. It was missing a little twang/bite I might recommend a jalapeño relish which I use at home when I make it. I also ordered the ranchers roast beef and cheddar cheese, which also needed a little pick up me up also Maybe a twangy horseradish mayo. I also ordered the red white Italian, which is on focaccia bread, which was a very hearty sandwich loaded with chicken breast and roasted peppers. The sandwich needs to be eaten fairly quickly as the focaccia gets slightly soggy. we also ordered the buffalo chicken wrap, which unfortunately didn't have much buffalo taste according to my husband. Minus these few flavor factors for me. The sandwiches in general were very good prices were slightly high, but the serving size was adequate for the pricing. Staff was super friendly. And I love how they have their routine getting all the orders out. They have a good amount of seating inside if you want to eat there. They also have a large variety of chips and drinks also . Definitely worth giving them a try !

I have driven by Al's Prime Meat & Deli hundreds of times but it was never the right time to visit…read more Sometimes they were closed and other times I will have already eaten. Recently I made it a point to visit to pick up a sandwich for lunch and I'm really glad I did! Al's is very clean and welcoming. When you walk in the cashier counter is to the left, set at a right angle to that is the deli counter where sandwiches are assembled. The menu is mounted on the wall towards the back. To the right is a seating area. Across from the cashier is a fridge with various pasta dishes ready to heat up and eat along with some baked goods and lots of different kinds of chips to go with your sammich. I wound up ordering the Red & White Russian which includes Roast Beef, Turkey, Swiss, Horseradish, Deli Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion. You can have it pressed by request but I did not do so. I also ordered a side order of macaroni salad. The Red & White Russian was really good! The size was perfect and the bread was soft and chewy. There was a good amount of meat and cheese and I really liked the mustard and horseradish flavors. The macaroni salad was great. I would definitely get both of these again! I'm glad I made it a point to stop at Al's and I plan to do so again in the future!

No one does it better than New Jersey when it comes to Italian delis being the greatest culinary…read moreshow on Earth -- a wonderland of sights, sounds, and especially smells. Located on Alden Street in Cranford, this establishment has been serving the community since 1976, and my colleague and I have come as first-timers yesterday to The Gourmet Deli. They offer fresh mozzarella, homemade pasta, and sandwiches. Greeted by Dominick, the owner, we had the entire deli to ourselves, and our assorted sandwich platter and Greek Salad were ready for us. Their bread was fresh, the meat and cheese were superior quality and more than sufficient, and it was very tasty. As an added bonus, we got a sampling of his famous signature Angel Hair Garden Salad, which was to die for and alone was worth a trip, which we can recommend.

Great fresh food, I go there all the time for many years . There's far to many good places that I…read morego back to

Love this little Italian grocery store and am always picking up something new. Although it feels…read morerelatively small at first, it's well organized and mighty - they sell everything from imported Italian foods to fresh cheeses, meats, pastas, breads to hot prepared meals to traditional Italian baked goods and desserts. It can get a bit busy especially around the holidays, but otherwise always pretty quick and efficient.

I have been disappointed in the foods in the deli case. I am definitely purchasing the wrong items…read more(must take note of what other customers are ordering). I do love their warm dishes - chicken francaise and their stew. Their fresh beef is very good - produce is nice if you need something fast instead of stocking up at Kings. Just not a fan - but will go there on a Saturday so I do not have to cook. Warming up their fresh dishes works every time and is an enjoyable dinner. Oh, the service is the best!!! Staff is incredibly helpful and if you need something in particular no problem calling ahead even if they are busy! I do enjoy going there and will continue stopping in on weekends!

Talk about Butcher Block, they butchered this...owner is a nice guy but that one guy making…read moresandwiches is the WORST! Here's my experience this morning...asked for a BLT with extra bacon (HOT and SOFT), white American cheese and extra tomatoes!! Bacon was not freshly cooked and cold, you see the tomatoe! Once try and you lost a customer!

I live right down the road from Butcher Block, and it is a great spot for a quick sandwich, wrap,…read moreor breakfast. They also have a variety of meats, prepared foods, and groceries. I recently had a pesto chicken wrap from there, which was delicious! The food was ready quickly and everything tasted fresh! I wish they had more of a grocery selection. Since I work a 9-5, I also find the store is not open when I am off as they close early and are not open Sundays. Overall, great spot on centennial village!

It's not what it was when they opened. I was hoping it was just me, just a fluke, but I have come…read morein several times and left disappointed. My 9 AM chocolate almond croissant was stale. Not fluffy, not fresh. I remember when they first opened everything was fantastic, but I'd rather have no croissant than a stale croissant. Service, as always, was friendly. The ambience is nice, it's very clean inside with cute little tables. I would come in for a macaron or hot drink, but I'm iffy on the baked goods after several not-so-fresh items over the years.

The place has changed a bit. They no longer have the croissants where you load them yourself. They…read moreadded a few more tables inside. We ordered the hazelnut donut and hazelnut croissant. We also got a chocolate bun. We picked up 3 desserts. The beignet was soft even after a day. The croissants were well filled. The desserts were very decadent.

What amazingly delicious subs from Mr J's deli…read more The bread made the sub! Tasty and crispy crust. You can order on line, or order on site. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well. First time! And definitely will return! Constant flow of customers picking up orders, placing orders or eating on site! Took awhile to get the subs but well worth the wait!! Grabbed a variety of chips too. Nicely packed in to go bag!!

The Sloppy Joe sandwiches are not as good as they used to be. They don't have enough meat, coleslaw…read moreand Russian dressing. A Sloppy Joe should be sloppy not clean to eat. Still the best rye bread around and freshly cut. Not spongy like the Millburn Deli. If they could get back to what their website pictures look like for Sloppy Joes then I will frequent this location more. I used to love the two previous owners and how they prepared their food. I lived in Cranford for 32 years. I hope they see this review. I will drive the 35 minutes to eat there if they improve there preparation of Sloppy Joes. When I go down to LBI I hit up John John at his Mr. J's South and the sandwiches bring back great memories.

Really should be renamed "Slow Chek."…read more I stopped getting made-to-order food there after several instances of very slow service, but I decided to give them another chance this morning. My expectations were pretty low, obviously. There were a couple of people waiting for their food when I put my order in, so I assumed I'd be there for a while. Then, after all those people left, it turned out that somehow one of them had taken my food and left one of their sandwiches behind. How that happened - whether the counter guy had somehow switched the sandwich orders by mistake, or the other folks were eager to leave, I don't know. To his credit, the counter guy quickly apologized and made my sandwich for me, apologizing again as he handed it to me. So, yeah, an extra half-star for taking one for the team, and the sandwich was good, but still, I'm mystified as to why it takes so long to get a sandwich made here.

Quick Check was 'NO CHECK' today. No light cream! They said they 'ran out'. How do you run out of…read morelight cream? Who's in charge of stock? I had to go to Dunkin!! What a waste of time!