Anything you order from here is excellent services on point. Food is fresh hot and the fries are phenomenal.

Mr. J's is just a solid place to get breakfast or lunch. Love the breakfast sandwiches (add breakfast 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! read more

What amazingly delicious subs from Mr J's deli. 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!! read more

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If you're not a regular, be prepared to wait. We waited over 15 minutes for egg wraps, only to watch people who arrived after us get served first (and they weren't pre-orders). When our food finally came, the wraps were mostly tortilla with very little filling -- not worth $10. Overall, a really disappointing first experience, especially since we'd been excited to finally try this spot after walking by so many times. read more

Definitely recommend! We order the deli platters for our senior citizen apartment building and always get great reviews from residents. Good prices for great quality food. Very fresh. read more

Just what a deli should be. Consistently friendly and attentive staff. There's no better sloppy joe (the Jersey kind ) around. Layers upon layers of deliciousness somehow perfectly balanced. And their breakfast sandwiches...just yes! I hate when a roll is too hard, and theirs is always the right amount of soft. Yay for Mr. J's! read more

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We come here often to pick up a platter of Sloppy Joe's for family events or as gifts for organizations. They always do a great job and they are very friendly on the phone when I place my order. I like that there's a lot of different sizes of sandwich platters you can get. You can also pick and choose the different types of meats that you want. They package it in a neat plastic circular platter to make it easy for transport as well. Parking is the only issue here as there is only on street parking and not always a spot directly in front of their place. I just have to park on the street near the train station, although you can park in the train station after hours and on weekends. read more

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Just FYI: they charge extra for using credit card I really wanted to love this place bec it's close to me but it's just ok. We got a roast beef sub and the turkey joe and I've had much better at other places read more

Never had a sloppy Joe with only one type of meat. Ordered a pastrami Joe but didn't have a second meat on it like I thought was standard. Sandwich was good but really felt cheated with top layer only containing cheese and coleslaw read more

I'm a third-generation Cranford resident, and my grandparents considered it a crying shame that I had yet to try Mr. J's! Luckily that changed tonight. I went for the Turkey Joe -- two sandwich layers split between three slices of bread with Russian dressing, mild turkey (perfectly aligned with my preference because I get a little put off when the turkey flavor is too strong), and what I believed to be coleslaw. It was an absolutely A1 sandwich. Huge, too. Would've been enough for two. The only thing that could've made it better would be if the bread had been toasted. The bread as it was became a bit soggy from the dressing. Next time I eat here, and there will be a next time, I plan to ask for it toasted specifically. Only other hiccup was that they got my grandmother's sandwich wrong -- they gave her corned beef instead of pastrami. We would've called to have it replaced, but they were closed already. Mr. J's is also conveniently located just around the corner from the train station. I imagine it's super ideal for commuters. I definitely plan to return soon! Hopefully for breakfast next time, since that looked yummy. read more

Mr. J's Deli - Turkey Joe -- via takeout - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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This place is so good! I got the BLT and my husband got the pastrami sloppy Joe. Service was fast and portions were generous. So tasty!

Our go to Breakfast spot on the weekend. Have also enjoyed many Sloppy Joe's. Consistently good, moderately priced.

In my quest of supporting local businesses I decided to give Mr J's Deli a try. I drive by this location daily so I figured it was time. I just wanted a quick sandwich before a road trip and they are widely renowned for their triple decker sloppy joes. I selected the Lenny Kid sandwich which was piled high with Taylor ham, a Northern Jersey staple. I didn't get a photo because I dove into the sandwich as I was starving lol! Absolutely delicious and quite filling sandwich! My wife some and I still had a portion of it for the next day! Awesome value!! I got their crab soup to go with it which was very tasty as well... It's a small deli with friendly service, clean decor and great food! I most certainly will be back to try more menu options.... read more

Mr. J's Deli - Crab soup was on point!! - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Best sloppy joe sandwich in north jersey. I have been looking for a spot, came across a few that I really didn't enjoy. But this was exactly what I was looking for. read more

THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING! I've been wanting to try this place for a while but I'm always late to the train and/or it's closed when I get home at night. So working from home gave me the chance to finally try it. So good! I'm a "newbie" (ish) to the area and I didn't get what sloppy joe actually meant. But it's SOOO GOOD! read more

Maybe it's because I grew up in Brooklyn and spent a lot of time at local diners and "mom and pop" type restaurants, but whenever I see such establishments, I always get curious. Having visited Cranford often, I had passed Mr. J's Deli several times, but I always came during hours it was closed. Then, this past weekend I finally got the chance to check it out when it was open! True to its name, Mr. J's has a long counter on the left when you walk in. The seating area can easily accommodate over twenty people and scattered throughout are fridges of drinks and snacks you'd expect from a deli. Looking behind the counter, I saw some nice looking muffins (red velvet for one) and loaves of *huge* rye bread. It was breakfast time, so I ordered two eggs sunny side up. This comes with a side of home fries and toast, made from the aforementioned big loaves of bread! My girlfriend ordered the "Turkey Sloppy Joe", really a Reuben style sandwich complete with coleslaw, russian dressing and a stack of turkey (not quite Katz's, but very satisfying). I have to say that everything was cooked and prepared perfectly. My eggs were runny in just the right way, the home fries had a really nice crispy layer with soft potato underneath and the toast was wonderfully chewy but had a crisp, toasted outer layer. The service at Mr. J's was friendly and you were made to feel like you belong. While I was there, I observed that many of the customers who came in to order food were regulars who knew the staff on a first name basis. That really felt nice to see this from both a customer service and neighborly perspective. I've already decided to go back to Mr. J's soon. Why? Four words: Corned Beef Sloppy Joe! read more

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My first timer. Awesome customer service. Food was delicious. I will definitely return.

Actually the place is decent but the last time I ordered a sandwich the guy who made it was bragging to his coworkers about how he just took a really smelly dump. The owner was laughing about it too. I tried to forget but couldn't eat the sandwich. read more

RUDEST woman at the register. Screaming and complaining at my friend and I since we didn't order together. If you care for quality customer service don't come here. She definitely woke up on the wrong side of the bed and looked like it too. read more

Stopped into Mr. J's this Election Day morning and they had exactly what I'd been craving: a croissant with egg and cheese and turkey bacon to boot! I took a look at their specials and saw cream of butternut squash soup - another crave-worthy option. No one else in my family likes it, so I ordered myself some. (No point in a big batch just for me!) It did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and indulgent. Another great experience with Mr. J's! If you're looking for a sloppy joe or turkey club - I also highly recommend theirs! read more

Mr. J's Deli - Creamy butternut squash soup - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Great place for a quick meal. My husband and I tried Mr.J's for breakfast on Sunday. My daughters love eating here so we thought we would try it. The omelets were very big, the potatoes had a nice well seasoned taste and my toast was toasted perfectly. It's good diner food without the loud, crowded diner feel. I heard they have a great grilled cheese. Can't wait to try it next time. read more

I ordered breakfast from here this morning Via doordash. I got pancakes with banana and berries for myself , and Taylor ham egg and cheese for my fiancé . The delivery was slightly early , nothing wrong with that when you're starving from a 5 mile run . The food was delicious and fresh . For the portion size , you really far your moneys worth . I will definitely come back . read more

Mr. J's Deli - Hefty portion of pancakes with berries bananas and nuts ! Wonderful - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Not a bad place, I just feel as though they've gone downhill since i was a kid. Particularly the Turkey Joe, it's almost as if they use flesh colored jello as turkey, that is both slimy and unappealing. The coleslaw is really just a salty mash of cabbages and the appearance of the sandwich overrides the actual flavor. It's almost like getting into a mud covered Jeep with flat tires and no gas. Sort of a weirdly messy experience with little to no pay off. At least the regulars here don't realize how good the old days were. Gone are the days of 2007 turkey sloppy joes. Let us hope they try their own sandwiches and realize how bland they've become. read more

Be aware that their catering prices are almost double of what is listed on their website. Food is excellent.

It's a classic small town place where regulars meet to talk and you can get good food for good prices. On my last visit I got breakfast and it was fast, hot and delicious! The coffee is also very good. It's amazing how other places can mess up a simple cup of coffee!! I also like the way they fit the Taylor Ham (pork roll) on the thinner side! I don't usually have lunch there but I've had many different breakfast items and have never been disappointed! read more

Mr. J's Deli - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Roast beef wrap was insanely dry and sad. They forgot the sauce too so it was like eating warm meat flavored cardboard.

Been coming here for years, they have the best sloppy joe sandwich I have ever had. High quality ingredients and service. The owner runs a tight ship so everything is perfect. I just ordered here on Doordash and requested a bag of chips on the side (there was no option to order them but I knew they had them in the store) and asked if they can just charge me extra, but Doordash doesn't allow the total to change so he took the time to call me to get my credit card for a 2 dollar bag of chips. Most places would have just ignored the request but they take care of their customers. So I decided I would come write them a good review since I love their food anyway. read more

When people come in from out of town I make sure to bring them here for lunch. It is a ordinary shop, run by a husband / wife team who are friendly and keep the place spotlessly clean. The star here are the sloppy joes which are not the beef and red sauce variety - but instead are a double decker ham on rye sandwich slathered with homemade cole slaw and their version of thousand island dressing. Worth a trip for a unique sandwich. read more

I asked for a bacon, egg and cheese with a hash brown on a kaiser roll and it was absolutely disgusting. I didn't even ask for garlic and they put garlic on it. drinks are overprice. this place is honestly overrated. read more

Decent spot if you're looking for some other options for lunch. I find a lot of the items here very greasy and unhealthy though. Prices on some of the items can get a little high too. There are a lot of options Under One Roof though so it's going to lunch with group of people everyone will be able to find something on the menu they like. There's some seating inside the shop as well for those who want to dine in. The service isn't great here but you can get in and out quickly if you want to take your order to go. This was one of those spots that go to for lunch when I run out of other options. Think of your standard cafeteria in any building. You can get some decent options, but in the end it's pretty much the same old same old. read more

Don't understand the good reviews. These sloppy joes are not good at all. I think it might be the poor quality cold cuts? The turkey was very wet and not fresh cooked turkey. Rye bread had no flavor and was too soft. Almost like bad wonder bread but a rye version. Milliburn deli has the best sloppy joes but locally Als would be a better choice. Sides are also bad. French fries were coated fries that weren't crunchy and put in a plastic container which made them soggy yet they also looked overcooked or recooked! The only reason for I have it 2 stars instead of 1 was there sloppy Joe actually tasted better the next day. I saved 1/3 of it and ate it the next day and it seemed to have more flavor, bread formed up a little. Still not great but better! read more

Simply a classic that will always have a place in my heart. I have been coming here since I was a child and have been ever since. Whenever im back in cranford from being gone for a while this is my go to lunch option. The Turkey Joe is simply the perfect sandwhich. If I'm feeling frisky I go with a Hot Pastrami Joe. Unreal delicious. Wash it down with a cold Arizona tall boy and it honestly doesnt get any better for a lunch in my option. Go, Mr. J's, Go. Never change. You are perfect. read more

Mr Jay's is an iconic Cranford Deli! Their sandwiches are great and daily hot specials are usually excellent. The salads are always fresh. But the draw is their Sloppy Joes every kind imaginable. The bread is literally sliced to order. They also deliver but the down side is they charge$$$ a fee! read more

Lunch for a crew a picnic for friends Mr. J's has stood as a pillar in Cranford as a community and a town. My family has loved your food for many generations and will continue. If you want a true sloppy joe look no further. Mr. J's offers dam good food at a fair value. You get what you pay for in life and they never misrepresent value for the products they create. I have no affiliation with this company in any way I just feel a business when you walk by or walk in they say hello with a warm welcome smile deserves a bit of the spot light. Mr. J's is located in Downtown S outh Ave by the infamous Walnut Street which has been used in many movies over the past twenty years. read more

So disappointing, we were so glad to see a deli close to LBI that has sloppy Joe sandwiches. We always order platters of them and bring them from up north when we have a group at the house, which is often. we just trued 2 roast beef sloppy Joe's they should be called cole slaw Joe's. Very little dry roast beef 1 slice of cheese and an abundance of cole slaw. Unfortunately will not be going there again read more

Surprised to find that there are only 6 reviews for Mr. J's. If you are ever in Cranford you must come here and try their sloppy joes. Mr. J's sloppy joes are to die for they are not your typical ground meat and red sauce slapped into a hamburger bun. OH NO this is REAL business..imagine a triple decker sandwich with your choice of meat and their homemade russian dressing as they call it. Basically is a coleslaw with thousand island sauce plus some love. The bread is sliced thinly so it is easy to eat and will not hurt the roof of your mouth. I also tried their peirogies before DELISH served with caramelized onions and a dollop of sour cream. The lady at the cashier was shocked that I ordered so much but hey I was there for business why not splurge on the company tab right? read more

Mr. J's Deli - Roast Beef Sloppy Joe with russian dressing - Delis Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Just not that good.. I don't understand the hype. We got lunch here and the food was decent.. not great. Nothing special, I wouldn't come here again. I have been to much better deli's. read more

Hadn't been here in a while, as i only seem to go to one or two places in Cranford for 90% of my meals. stopped by there this weekend, and wanted to relive my youth. Ordered a Turkey Joe... and as much as i enjoyed reliving my past... i understand why i cannot and will not eat that sandwich on a regular basis. The sandwich is three slices of bread, with turkey, coleslaw, and swiss cheese... plus a healthy amount of russian dressing.... and to top it off... what ever dressing comes out of the sandwich as they cut it... gets pasted right back onto the side. such a "hot mess" as my wife would say. but, it did bring back memories... oh well... maybe in another 5-10 years i will try one again. read more

This place is super good for catering, breakfast or lunch! they are super clean and the sandwiches are super fresh and super yummy!

I ordered a few subs today and they were terribly made. The way they filled the sub was awful and when I asked for extra mayo on them it was as if they applied the extra mayo all over the plastic wrap of the sub. I had to wipe it off with a paper towel. They are cheap with the cold cuts so they place the sliced cold cuts over each and then fold it so when you bite into it the everything comes out from the end of the sub. The lettuce wasn't even shredded. and the red onions!!!! Horrible and for being such a well known business. read more