I just went to Perrotti Meats for the first time yesterday! I've had their chicken salad before…read morewhen a coworker brought it to work, and it was so good that I made the 45-minute trip just to get more.... and it was so worth it! Hands down the best chicken salad I've ever had!!! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, and even the customers were so friendly. You can really tell this place is all about quality and community. I'll definitely be making more trips to Cranford, Perrotti's is truly one of a kind!

I've been picking up food here for over 25 years. I've never had anything bad. All the meat is…read morefresh and we like picking up package entrées for dinner or to put in the freezer. This time, I had the beef, lamb, and chicken kebabs. I love lamb and these were excellent. My only issue is that I never get an itemized receipt so when someone asks me what I paid for a specific item, I don't always know. I picked up a container of the red potato salad for the first time after a friend raved about it. Good choice Jeff!

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!

The Gourmet Deli is a Cranford institution that is almost 50 years old. That is quite the…read moreachievement for any small, non-franchise business nowadays so that alone tells you something about this traditional style deli. I grew up in Brooklyn surrounded by this style of deli and they are quickly becoming harder and harder to find, so I was happy to check it out. The exterior of the deli is a bit deceptive. From the outside it almost looks like it's a hole in the wall, but when you walk in you realize there is an entire dining area with plenty of tables and chairs to the right, with the deli counter on the left. Behind the counter is a large fridge unit with the bold logo of my favorite cold cut brand: Boar's Head (there's a sign in the window too). That is one surefire way to get my business. There were a couple customers ahead of me but boy, they move quick here! They were quickly taken care of and I put my order in: turkey and swiss with tomato and mayo on whole wheat bread. Yeah, it's not the most exciting sandwich in the world but it's one I enjoy. I also snagged a couple drinks from the drink fridge across from the counter. I took this order to go. About fifteen minutes later I was munching on the sandwich and it was perfect. It held together well (sandwich structural integrity is very important in my book) and everything tasted fresh. There was a good amount of meat and cheese and I appreciated that. I was very happy with my first experience at The Gourmet Deli and I look forward to going back!

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.

Love their raviolis, fresh mozzarella, chicken meatballs, kale salad, quinoa salad, and stuffed…read morelong hots! Always quick service and clean.

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.

Butcher Block is a fantastic deli in the south side of Cranford. For a couple years I would…read moreroutinely grab lunch here, and they consistently delivered great tasting hot sandwiches. Normally I'm not a fan of cole slaw but theirs is fantastic, the best I've had. Even though I moved out of town a couple years ago, Jesse in particular still remembers my go-to meal. He and the others are really friendly, even when things get busy during the lunch rush. Speaking of, the line can get pretty long between 12-1pm but it's worth it. It's a small place with limited seating, but most people grab their food and go. There's a small produce section and good selection of alcohol. Side parking lot always has spots available, even when it gets busy. Some people have pointed out that there's some water damage to a few of the suspended ceiling tiles, but I'm pretty sure they replaced them by now. Regardless, looks can be deceiving and Butcher Block has some great food.

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!

If I had known that Pierre is in the house on Madison Main Street (he is known for Pierre & Michel…read morein Elmwood & Ridgewood), I would have been over to visit a lot sooner. Albeit the name in the door, he is much, much more than Macarons! Awesome pastries! Nice man too!

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.

Mr. J's is just a solid place to get breakfast or lunch. Love the breakfast sandwiches (add…read morebreakfast potatoes). Sloppy Joes are the best in the biz, kids love the Mac n cheese. The best part is it's locally owned and always a friendly face to take your order. Always have delicious specialty sandwiches too!

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!!

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!

nice little cozy spot in an industrial area. food is not fancy and the staff is nice. TV on wall…read moreshowing news.

I was looking for a breakfast spot along the route from our house to Sandy Hook Beach that was open…read moreearly on a Saturday. And by early, I mean we left our house at 6:30 to plan to get to the beach by 8. Michigan Deli fit the bill. We wanted to pick up a few breakfast sandwiches and regular sandwiches for lunch at the beach. For brekkie, I had a sausage and cheese on a roll. It was fine - I appreciated that they added two sausage patties since I didn't get egg in it. Hubby had the Brearley Bear (two eggs, pastrami, American cheese). I asked to switch to cheddar but they didn't. Both sandwiches were very filling and I was barely even hungry for lunch. We each also got a hashbrown on the side, which was soggy with grease, so avoid this one. For the lunch sammies, I had the Nick (chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, bacon, Russian dressing, sub roll, pressed). I wasn't sure how well the sandwich would last since it had dressing but it surprisingly held up pretty well. Overall, it was an okay sandwich. The bread was a little burnt as it had been left in the press for too long, and the chicken tasted like it had been refried because there were a lot of dried out bits. Hubby had the capicola, salami, pepperoni, and provolone sub, which also held up - and he enjoyed it. So it seems that regular cold cut sandwiches are good (though it's kind of hard to mess this up, isn't it) and the hot ones are so-so, or maybe you just need to eat them fresh. Note - their menu online is not updated. Prices are higher in the store than advertised on their site.