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The Great Wazu

4.1 (324 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Caterers
Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Shawn H.

Was in the area and this place popped up as a suggestion. Glad it did because it was a really good sandwich and there's no way you will be hungry after! Lots of options and friendly service.

TBLT Sandwich
Steph S.

If you're in the mood to visit an old school, charming deli that's run by some of the most friendly people who will make you feel like you've been friends forever, look no further than The Great Wazu!! The Great Wazu makes you remember why the classics will always be classics. With a large menu there's so many delicious options- if you're stuck the workers are happy to help you decide! Today we went with the TBLT, the chicken salad, and a classic Italian. Our sandwiches came with some yummy pickles on the side, and we washed everything down with a refreshing homemade peach iced tea! For dessert we had melt-in-your mouth chocolate chip cookies that reminded me of those unforgettable cookies from my childhood at school. If you're in Parsippany- come say hi to my friends Spencer, Joey, and Agnes! They'll make you feel right at home and whip up a sandwich so good- you'll be dying to come back!

Gobbler Sandwich with side of slaw
Philip H.

Great may be a bit of s stretch. Let's just go with Wazu and leave it at that. I ordered the Gobbler. Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato and MAYO on multigrain bread. They use Boarshead meats so the turkey was actually very good. The cranberry sauce was cranberry sauce. Lettuce, tomato, check, check. The issue I had was the volume of mayo. I would estimate that there were two heaping tablespoons of mayo on the sandwich which is much too much. Upon first bite half of it ended up on my face instead of in my face. The multigrain bread was a bit of a miss as well. The slices were very thin and the texture is soft. The sandwich fell apart fairly easily which made it difficult to handle. I think a more substantial, thicker, firmer slice would be a better choice. I also ordered a side of coleslaw which really wasn't up to par. Again, very heavy on the mayo. More mayo than slaw. Even the flavor of the Dr. Pepper from the fountain was off. The service was very fast. With that said I was the only customer so it kinda had to be that way. There are plenty of booths for seating. Pretty basic decor. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing? I will probably give Wazu another chance to see if that is the case or not.

Sara B.

It's been a while since I've had The Great Wazu and I'm happy to report that it's still epic. This is definitely one of the best places around for a deli sandwich. They can literally make everything and anything. Wraps, hoagies, salads, hot paninis, sides and on and on. The menu is overwhelming but sometimes you cannot go wrong with a deli turkey sandwich. Bread is soft and fluffy and sandwiches come with a super generous portion of meat. Prices are fair and service is speedy. Most of their business is takeout, but they do have a sizeable dine-in area too. I'll definitely be back soon.

Lauren S.

I love this family run sandwich shop. Everything is super freshly even make all of their mayo's homemade. I love their homemade tea as well. The sandwiches are huge. The prices are super fair. Plenty of parking and I love the spot.

Roast Beef Insanity
Aanand S.

First time visiting. Got the roast beef insanity for myself & the TBLT for the Wifey. Was the roast beef truly insane? Nope. I was expecting insanity due to not only the name but also the pictures on the website - which look pretty insane. I think I got about half of the protein that I was hoping for to be in the sandwich. Salt & Vinegar Chips were spot on though. People were friendly and vibe was just fine - what exactly you'd expect at a sandwich joint in a strip mall. Although, I do like whatever sauce they put on the sandwich. That was good and not too overpowering. I would have definitely loved a more insane protein packed sandwich that was bursting at its seams with roast beef so when you open it up, your first reaction is holy shit....this is insane!! ...definitely didn't have that reaction. Oh well. Could have been a lot better but could have been worse too. Nothing to write home about though.

Roast beef inanity
Michaela P.

All-time favorite sandwich spot which always has to be hit up when in the area. Plenty of room to sit if you aren't planning on take out and always super friendly staff. And I should also mention very patient. They have quite an elaborate menu with many fun and unique sandwiches but of course you can just pick your standard ham and cheese. A few favorites include their tuna, roast beef insanity, and Joe's dream. The aïoli on the Joe's dream is ridiculously good. Highly recommend if in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Rt 46 & Parsippany Rd.
Pat M.

Years ago, I ate at The Great Wazu in East Hanover. Not sure if they moved to this location in Parsippany or if this was a 2nd location, but today I stopped by to pick up lunch. The sandwich menu is huge here. I decided to go with one of the "Chef's Choices", the "Roast Beef Insanity". It was certainly insanely huge and pretty delicious! It's made of roast beef, cheese, pickles, peppers, onions, and this chipotle aioli sauce which gave it a nice kick. One of the keys is that the sandwich is made on this rosemary Parmesan bread which was excellent! There's a large selection of chips and drinks. There's a large seating area if you're dining in. This store is located in a large strip mall so there's plenty of parking. If you're in Parsippany looking for a great sandwich, check out the Great Wazu!

Get These!!
Bill M.

Whoever named this place "The Great Wazu" definitely knew what they were talking about because this place makes some seriously "Great" Sandwiches. I don't know what took me so long to stop by this shop but now that I finally did I'm hooked. First time in here I grabbed their signature "Roast Beef Insanity" Sandwich which consists of thin sliced lean Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions, Peppers, Pickles, Lettuce, and Chipotle Mayo all on Rosemary Parmesan Bread. To call this a "Great" Sandwich would most definitely be an insane understatement because the amount of flavors throughout every tasty bite dancing across my taste buds were nothing short of complete YUMMMMMERS!!    Gotta also point out that they have a "Great" selection of Chips here too because as every "Great" Sandwich Eater knows you gotta have "Great" Chips with your "Great" Sandwich. Come And Get Your Munch On!!

Turkey works with a lil extra. Try the basil Mayo ‍

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Very good deli. Great options and cool vibe. The health salad was excellent and the homemade dressing was the star.

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4 months ago

You can make an argument that this is the best sandwich place in NJ, definitely in North Jersey for sure. Great service too!!!!

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3 months ago

Great place for a great sandwich! You definitely won't go hungry!! Friendly staff! Just an overall neat experience!

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2 years ago

My go-to is the turkey sandwich. The size of one lasts me for two meals. Definitely a bang for your buck.

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1 year ago

Eh. Two thin slices of cheese on my 1/2 sub. I literally had to add more cheese. I also thought the bread wasn't that good. Very eh.

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10 months ago

Love the chicken Italiano and the chicken Parm here! Everyone is very kind. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is so welciming

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2 years ago

Place was very clean and staff was friendly. A nice menu and easy to choose from a bunch of delicious sandwiches.

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2 years ago

Amazing Sandwiches with fresh bread! Absolutely one of my go-to places for a delicious meal.

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1 year ago

The sandwiches are delicious and ample ! They have a perfect variety to satisfy anyone . You won't be disappointed.

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Ask the Community - The Great Wazu

I have not been there in a while, but stopped in for my favorite roast beef sandwich.I was disappointed with the bread. Like I said I have not been there in a while, but it appears they may have a different vendor or recipe for the bread?

Adrienne. I did just read your question. My apologies for the less than perfect bread. It happens that my bakery did have a problem with their main oven a couple of weeks ago and we had to go elsewhere for our bread for a couple of days. Thanks for… 

Do they put anything crunchy in the tuna salad?

Not that I can tell

Are there gluten-free options?

Yes, they have a gluten-free bread on the menu.

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