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Such a great deli! The food was fresh, delicious, and made with so much care. Everything was…read moreflavorful, portions were generous, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the quality of their food. Definitely one of those places you leave already thinking about what you're going to order next. I'll absolutely be coming back!

As I write this I have one eye open because I am in a food COMA…read more That deli knows what they are doing and the ratio from meat/ cheeses to bread to sauces- hands down PERFECT. I wish the place had more upkeep to it on the inside... especially considering the price you are paying for this food. On another note, however- I was told it would be better to just directly call the store to avoid fees. I know this is true but also why have that as an option if that's an issue. I don't think that's the first thing you address when interacting with a customer, let alone probably the first of many interactions. That was kind of awkward. The service ended up being great and my food was brought direct my to my car on a cold rainy day. Very good service to make up for our strange, prior first encounter, job well done.

Deli

Eggplant w fresh mozzarella and balmsamic w roasted red peps

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Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Bradley and Wall Gourmet Foods

3.7(186 reviews)

2.5 mi

This spot was recommended by a local / cousin of mine, and did not disappoint. Was on the east…read morecoast, hoping to get some good ol' east coast sandwich goodness. I feel like this kitchen can make any sandwich you can imagine. My eggplant sub was saucey and heartwarming. The freshly made pizza (sorry, not pictured) looked great, and was pretty darn tasty. BUT THE STAR were the CANNOLIS. Good lord, they were fantastic, and I miss them. My Mom stubbornly was like "the best ones are somewhere else" but she's cray. These were phenomenal. And BIG. Don't listen to my Mom, and GO HERE for cannoli goodness. The savory stuff was good, and great ingredients. I feel like it's missing a tad bit more flavor. Maybe I didn't get creative with toppings. But it was all good. Will def go back, next time I'm in CT.

A staple for us when we're traveling through Madison. I always get a chicken cutlet grinder. Too…read moregood!

Chicken Cutlet & BBQ Sauce Special - mash potatoes

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Town and Country Market & Deli

4.5(22 reviews)

6.1 mi

Great place to get a sandwich for a hike at Chatfield Hollow. I also like the desserts from the…read moreBronx like the limoncello cheesecake- amazing! Phan and Hung put a lot of love and energy into the market and it shows. The grab-and-go meals are homemade and my favorites are the Pho Soup, chicken salad and stuffed cabbage.

Delicious meatball sandwich, chicken Parmesan and carrot cake. Very nice service. We ate at one of…read morethe two tables and plan to get a meal to go.

Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes, stuffed cabbage, lasagna

Fresh, local bread

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Limoncello cheesecake, red velvet, chocolate mousse from the Bronx

Saldamarco's Deli

4.0(62 reviews)

6.3 mi

Everything about it is great!! There Godfather sub is the…read morebest! Potato salad and tuna Mac tastes just like homemade

Great sando place, easy to hit if you're headed to hammo. Sal's employees were all friendly and…read morefood was prepped quickly even though it was lunch time. You can tell that there's a lot of locals who come here which is all ya need to know about a solid deli. I'll be back to try some cutlets.

Eggplant panini

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Mindy K's Deli And Catering

4.5(110 reviews)

11.8 mi

Not sure why it's taking me so long to write a review as we've used Mindy K's for catering several…read moretimes Rick is awesome so accommodating was very helpful with suggestions. We had them put our Easter dinner together for 20 people. I think if we went grocery shopping it would've been more expensive as always. The food is amazing. Thanks again Rick you're a lifesaver.

Ate a catered work luncheon from here and apart from the usual issues with a large-ish takeout…read moreorder, everything was fresh, well made, our dietary needs and requests were followed. I will go to their location and update my review with service and ambiance, as well as having the food fresh, hot, and in house. The long story short: delicious food, very few missteps for a large takeout order and we were all in all very happy with the choice. I can't wait to go there and get the best of their experience.

Dining area

Veggie Summer Rolls

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Deli Unlimited

4.2(86 reviews)

2.4 mi

There is a steady stream of people going in and out of this gas station for the delicious deli…read moreinside. The service is friendly and the food is consistent.

Full disclosure, we weren't sure how this would be being part of a gas station but I figured if…read morethe traffic was a determination we needed to see. You need to know what you're getting when you get up to the counter bc they're cranking these sandwiches out, well oiled machine. Sandwiches were good, very fresh, come try.

Corleone

Chic cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozz, lettuce mayo, s&p, and I added a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfecto!!!

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Stake and cheese $10 - where's the beef ???

Forte's Gourmet Food Market & Catering

4.1(53 reviews)

2.5 mi

Love Forte's market. I like that they have online ordering now for pickup. Recently ordered two…read moresandwiches for pickup. I had the Fruity bird panini and my dining companion had the Chicken Hawk sandwiches when he picked up the sandwiches he described the service as friendly and warm. We both absolutely loved our sandwiches. They offer catering, soups, salads, grocery items, and deli items. Their catering options are extensive with many Italian classic dishes. Definitely worth a stop in!

Came here for a Italian sub and I was not disappointed. Bread was fresh and the cold cuts were…read morehigh quality. Place was clean and organized. Plenty of choices to pick from. Hot, cold meals by the pound. Variety of hot soup options and a nice little area to eat your food if you so desire. Plenty of off street parking and conveniently located in the center of Guilford.

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Walt's Food Market

4.4(59 reviews)

13.7 mi

Walt's has never let me down. I consume their roast beef sandwich on a daily basis during the week,…read moreit never misses. On Monday's and Friday's they have prime rib day, man let me tell ya. Nothing beats it. I would take a picture of my sandwich I just had today to give a presentation but it's been devoured. If you haven't given this place a shot, do yourself a favor and check it out. Business doesn't get any more local than it does at Walt's. Bravo! P.S. every sandwich comes with a free pickle

I absolutely ADORE this local hometown independent grocer for 4 reasons:…read more 1) The QUALITY of ALL their items is TOP NOTCH. The meats, seafood, deli items including salads, sandwiches, soups, prepared lunches, dinners, as well as bakery items, produce, and prepared frozen items are ALL HOMEMADE & DELISH! They also stock a fantastic selection of well known dry, refrigerated and frozen groceries! 2) The prices are extremely reasonable. 3) The staff are genuine, kind, helpful & efficient. 4) ITS NOT a hoity-toity exorbitant boutique grocer. It's an authentic old school neighborhood establishment that provides reliable, consistent, excellent quality groceries. AN OLD SAYBROOK LOCAL INSTITUTION that has stood the test of time. I am completely HOOKED on this place! I have had their grinders which are fantastic. Their croissants, cookies, soups, prepared dinners which are also fabulous! The portions are generous & the prices are very reasonable! Walt's is TRULY is a GEM in the local COMMUNITY! We are INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE to have this fantastic independent grocer in the area! PLEASE always remember to SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! They are the CORE of all Communities! Try it! You will NOT be disappointed! ENJOY!

Front of store

My prime rib sandwich hot from the oven with horseradish sauce with the right tang to it on a hard roll. Yum

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Katherine Hepburn, back in the day, walking out of Walt's.

Cohen's Bagel Company

3.4(253 reviews)

4.7 mi

amazing bagel sandwiches - the coffee was ok - it was a little watery and slightly bitter - service…read morewas great

Cohen's used to be amazing but this past weekend, they just weren't on their game. Maybe because it…read morewas a mob scene for Father's Day? The eggs felt pre cooked and weren't hot. The bagels seemed smaller than usual. The staff seemed stressed and were running around behind the counter almost frantically. The lox sandwich was also bland and had exactly zero capers on the sandwich - they were all at the bottom of the plate. And the egg salad was unseasoned and very heavy on the mayo

Menu, bagels, and breads

Cream cheese

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Sterlington Deli

4.7(132 reviews)

19.2 mi

Delicious sandwiches right by the North ferry. Service was friendly and fast and our sandwiches…read morewere made fresh at the counter. My hot pastrami sub sandwich (The Orient) was absolutely delicious and the perfect filling lunch for a day on the road. I'd definitely come back again to try another of their many sandwich options!

Has to be the best deli in these here parts. Reminds me of my favorite deli Saul's in Berkeley. The…read morehoney maple sando is to die for! #Calgorithm approved.

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Derek D.

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14 years ago

As soon I walked in this place I knew I was going to get something delicious! I ordered the #4 on a hard roll. The #4 is one of the most popular sandwiches. It has a breaded chicken cutlet, fire roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and herbed mayonnaise. I have to say it was very good and worth going back for! I will get it every time I go to What's Cookin! The atmosphere is very comfortable! The owner Gayle was so sweet and she was great to talk to! The cashier was great and was very friendly! The employees were also very friendly! I am definitely going back! read more

Ethan M.

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10 years ago

This is my go to spot for quick yummy food. The people who work there are very kind and they give you your food quick enough. I come here about 2 times a month and have never had a bad experience. read more

LG G.

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10 years ago

Best food / Deli catering around. All home made. Gayle specializes in Paleo and Gluten free meals as well as everything else. Beyond clean and fresh. read more

Ryan T.

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12 years ago

As good as this type of place gets, if you need a quick lunch or breakfast this place will satisfy.

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