From classic Jewish delis and French bakery counters to hometown cheesesteak shops and old-school general stores — discover the best locally owned delis across Delaware.
A great deli is one of the most underrated things a community can have — and Delaware’s independently owned delis deliver. From generations-old sandwich shops in Wilmington’s neighborhoods to fresh-cut market delis in Rehoboth Beach and the beach towns of Sussex County, every spot on this list is family or independently owned. That means the bread is more likely baked in-house, the meats are more likely sliced to order, and the person making your sandwich has probably been doing it for years. These are the delis Delaware locals are fiercely loyal to — and once you try them, you’ll understand why.
