Deli in Phoenix

SmashBurger

9915 W. McDowell Rd. Avondale

623-936-3020

American, Burgers, Deli, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Best Of, Sponsor

3 articles

Yusef's Middle Eastern Restaurant, Grocery and Deli

15236 N. Cave Creek Rd. North Phoenix

602-867-2957

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Deli, Grocery, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

This funky Middle Eastern grocery store/deli/cafe serves up authentic dishes at rock-bottom prices. Scoop some hummus and tahini on warm pita, or try the kofta, an aromatic mix of ground beef, onions and parsley. Save room for the baklava for dessert.

3 articles

Abe's

10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Paradise Valley

480-699-5700

Deli, Restaurants

3 articles

Airpark Sandwich Company

7601 E. Gray Rd. North Scottsdale

480-922-1222

Deli, Sandwiches, Menu

AJ's Fine Foods

5017 N. Central Ave. Central Phoenix

602-230-7015

American, Deli, Pizza, Retail, Recommended

The ultimate gourmet grocery in Arizona, AJ's Fine Foods has several locations throughout the Valley in Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, and Phoenix. Each one stocks a choice selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods, produce, and deli fare. Whether you're hunting for a nationally acclaimed specialty item like Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, looking for a local favorite like cookies from Barb's Bakery, or browsing through enticing display after enticing display of delicious goods, AJ's is the prime destination. In addition to groceries, you'll find an Italian bistro with pizza and pasta dishes, a coffee bar, made-to-order sandwiches, fresh sushi, to-go dishes like meatloaf, and a large selection of beer and wine. While you're there, be sure to talk to the expert butchers, bakers, and staff members who can help you select the right ingredients to make your ideal breakfast, lunch, dinner, or holiday meal. There's only one downside: the total when you bring your bounty of delectable finds to the register.

15 articles

Amy's Baking Company

7366 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-607-0677

Bakery, Deli, French, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

Perhaps the Valley's most notorious restaurant, featured on British celebrity chef's reality show Kitchen Nightmares, Amy's is far better known for its irascible owners than it is the food coming out of the kitchen. That being said, the pastries in the case look spectacular.

36 articles

Arizona Bread Company

7000 E. Shea Blvd. #101 North Scottsdale

480-948-8338

American, Deli, California, Dessert, Health, Vegetarian, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Since 2004, owner Carol Phillips has been satisfying breakfast, lunch and take-home bread needs in the Tempe branch of AZ Bread Company. The menu includes healthy options for the morning and afternoon crowds such as eggs, waffles, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. And of course there is the wide selection of artisan breads, with 20+ options of fresh-baked deliciousness (24 hour advance notice for orders). You're sure to find a carb-filled treasure to take home and enjoy.

8 articles

AZ Wine Company

2515 N. Scottsdale Rd., #15 North Scottsdale

480-423-9305

American, Deli, Wine Bar, Best Of

You'd never know to look at it, but this unassuming little storefront is home to Arizona's largest wine distributor, where the Valley's most dedicated wine enthusiasts gather to taste and buy more than 2,000 vintages hailing from 13 countries. From economical to extravagant, from old favorites to unconventional finds, AZ Wine Co. has it all-as well as employees happy to help you figure out the best Beaujolais for your palate, and whether you like Burgundy or Blush.

6 articles

Back East Bagel Co

1628 E. Southern Ave. #2 Tempe

480-491-4222

Bakery, Deli, Best Of, Menu

Word of mouth is the key to success at this charming Tempe strip-mall cafe, and no wonder. The plain bagel here is a joy to eat on its own, almost like a fresh soft pretzel. While you'll surely find ex-New Yorkers lurking in line here, Back East Bagels brings in plenty of native Arizonans, too, with cheap, tasty sandwiches and an inviting seating area.

5 articles

Big Boy's Pizza

1731 W. Baseline Rd. Mesa

480-838-2368

Deli, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Pizza, Sandwiches, Best Of

The name says it all at this Mesa strip-mall joint: The slices ($3) are huge, more like whole pizzas shaped like a slice and served with their own pizza cutter. Not gourmet 'za, by any means, but the crispy seasoned crust and signature sauce are sure to satisfy nonetheless.

3 articles

Bongiorno Bagels

3107 S. Gilbert Road, #101 Gilbert

480-588-8222

Bakery, Deli, Best Of

Who do you want making your bagels? At Bongiorno, you get a Culinary Institute of America grad and a former FDNY lieutenant and firehouse chef, both New York natives adhering to New York style. It's as good a bagel pedigree as you'll find in Arizona. Using a system that emulates the enigmatic H20 of the Big Apple, John Bongiorno and Ed Cancro kettle-boil bagels and then finish them in an old-school deck oven. All the right touches are there: chew, a whisper of fluff, seeds not only on the tops of sesame and everything, but on their undersides. As in New York, these bagels, when freshly made, are good enough that they should never see the inside of a toaster.

2 articles

Bread Basket Bakery

4436 N. Miller Rd., Ste. 102 Central Scottsdale

480-423-0113

American, Bakery, Deli, Sandwiches, Retail, Best Of, Menu

1 article

C3 Kitchen

15147 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-998-2880

American, Breakfast, Brunch, Deli, Sandwiches

1 article

Cafe 8

5235 E. Southern Ave. Mesa

480-338-2640

Breakfast, Deli, Mediterranean, Salads, Sandwiches

2 articles

Captain Bills Submarine

10645 N. 35th Ave. A North Phoenix

602-993-5290

Deli, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

A mash-up of a sub shop and a pop culture museum, this fun little neighborhood eatery has been a favorite with Phoenix locals for more than 30 years. From advertising icons to oversize household items to hundreds of nearly-naughty bumper stickers and customer photos covering every square inch of space, the décor accompanies a menu of standard hot and cold subs and salads priced on the cheap. Good bets at Captain Bill's Submarine are the Famous Italian stuffed with ham, genoa, salami, bologna, and provolone, and the New York Beef and Cheese with grilled onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Captain Bills may have been "putting the meat between the buns since 1981," but it's the kitsch that makes us crave it.

1 article

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

5925 W. Olive Ave. #2 Glendale

623-934-3867

Deli, Sandwiches, Best Of, Menu

Nowhere but here will you find a pakalolo toasted sub(smoked ham, Swiss cheese, and Hawaiian pineapple), but even the old standards served at this comfortable lunch spot are tweaked attractively. Like the Panama Red, a new take on Chicken Marinara smothered in home-made red sauce and topped with Parmesan and Provolone. Even their pizza subs are filled with special homegrown ingredients.

3 articles

Cheba Hut

5925 W. Olive Ave. Glendale

623-934-3867

Deli, Sandwiches, Menu

Nowhere but here will you find a pakalolo toasted sub(smoked ham, Swiss cheese, and Hawaiian pineapple), but even the old standards served at this comfortable lunch spot are tweaked attractively. Like the Panama Red, a new take on Chicken Marinara smothered in home-made red sauce and topped with Parmesan and Provolone. Even their pizza subs are filled with special homegrown ingredients.

2 articles

Cheese 'n Stuff

5042 N. Central Ave. Central Phoenix

602-266-3636

Deli, Sandwiches, American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu

If you haven't been to this cute little neighborhood eatery on Camelback and Central, there's a good chance your parents or your grandparents have -- the delicatessen's been a Valley staple since 1949, and in 2011, owner Stan Zawatski sold its one millionth sandwich. Belly up to the meat and cheese counter and select from dozens of signature sandwiches like the turkey-laden Doughboy, the New Yorker with corned beef, a spicy Sicilian sub, or make one of your own creations. Then, sit down at one of the three covered picnic tables and chat with the regulars or peruse the small selection of hard-to-find grocery items until your order's up.

12 articles

Chicago's Taylor Street Deli

914 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe

480-967-8257

Deli, Restaurants

2 articles

Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

3481 W. Frye Rd. Chandler

480-398-3008

American, Deli, Sandwiches, Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Burgers, Cafe, Dessert, Diner, Soups, Traditional, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.

45 articles

Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

4550 E. Cactus Rd. North Phoenix

602-710-2910

American, Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Burgers, Cafe, Deli, Dessert, Diner, Sandwiches, Soups, Traditional, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.

49 articles

Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

9301 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-860-0475

Deli, Sandwiches, Breakfast/Brunch, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.

45 articles

Defalco's Italian Deli and Grocery

2334 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-990-8660

Italian, Deli, Grocery, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

This family-owned Italian culinary hub located on Scottsdale Road is best known for its deli and grocery, but also contains a casual sit-down dining area, DeFalco's Italian Eatery. This neighborhood joint makes its pasta sauces in-house and serves them with gnocchi, five kinds of pasta, lasagna, four-cheese stuffed shells, chicken parmigiana, and cheese and meat ravioli. In true Italian-American style, DeFalco's also has simple pizzas and calzones, both available in two sizes. Try any combination with the Italian sausage, which is made fresh in the restaurant. There's not a single bad thing on the menu, but when in doubt, ask the employees which sandwich or dish turned out to be especially delectable that day -- maybe the meatballs are extra tender, or the cheesesteak is perfectly juicy. DeFalco's also has some great desserts, including a crispy, flaky cannoli with ricotta filling, diced cherries, chocolate chunks, and a dash of cinnamon.

21 articles

The Deli Sports Bar

9635 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria

623-979-5163

Bars and Clubs, Sandwiches, Deli

This sports bar is a Peoria staple, known for its top-notch craft beer selection and a huge menu that includes pizza, burgers, wings, curds — even brunch. It’s also something of an adult activity center, with 20 sports-tuned TVs, four pool tables, two dart boards, games, and live music. Happy hour runs long, from 6 a.m. — when the bar opens — through 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and growlers of beer are available to take home. Pro tip: Stop by on the last Friday of your birthday month, and they’ll help you celebrate with some discounted domestic drinks.

Deli Tavern

130 N. Central Ave., Central Phoenix

602-583-7564

Deli, Breakfast, American

DJ's Bagel Cafe

13693 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. Fountain Hills

480-816-4155

Bakery, Deli, Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Why is this compact Fountain Hills café so busy? The word is out: the bagels here are some of the best in town, with that craveable contrast of sturdy exterior and soft, dense crumb that defines our favorite New York City snack. Read our review.

3 articles

Duck and Decanter

1651 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-274-5429

Sandwiches, Deli, Wine Bar, Cheese Shop, Music Venues, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow

Going to Duck and Decanter for a lunchtime sandwich, or a Nooner as they call it here, is like visiting an Icelandic cafe. The A-frame, faux chalet structure is not just a sandwich joint, but also a small grocery, wine bar, cheese shop, and of course, deli. To take your sandwich to go is to deprive yourself of a major part of the experience here. Why not browse the gourmet coffee selection and pick up a canister of Café Du Monde coffee and chicory? Or take a stroll through the place, pondering whether you want to dine at one of the cozy downstairs tables, the spacious upstairs dining space, or the twinkle-lit, dog-friendly patio? Or do you just order your giant sandwich right off, deciding between the Reuben, the Genoa, or classic roasted turkey? The Duck originated in 1972, growing to three locations then sizing back down to this one, but this impressive spread not far from the original location at 16th Street and Camelback Road is a forever gem in Phoenix's dining scene. D&D also has a message for "Beloved Restaurant Guests" on its website: "Take out? YES! Curbside? YES! Delivery? YES! We've been doing just that for nearly 50 years, and we're really good at it."

20 articles

Elie's Deli

4502 E. Thomas Rd. East Phoenix

602-522-2744

American, Deli, Middle Eastern, Recommended, Menu

Elie's Deli is a small restaurant serving American and Mediterranean food that's gotten high praise across the Valley. Whether you're in the mood for falafel, a gyro, or a cheeseburger, Elie's probably has a cheap and delicious fix for your craving.

2 articles

European Bakery and Cafe

3602 W. Bell Rd. Ste. 3 Glendale

602-439-0215

Bakery, Deli, Dessert, Best Of, Menu

The bakery cases or Armenian natives David and Rose Kouyoumijan feature a colorful display of tiered cakes, fruity strudels, cookies, and fresh-baked bread. If you're dining in, the Kouyoumijans will pack premium ingredients into one of the 10 kinds of massive sandwiches on the menu.

1 article

The Farm Kitchen

6106 S. 32nd St. South Phoenix

602-276-6360

American, Deli, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Grab a picnic basket and claim your spot at a picnic table or on a blanket under the yawning pecan trees. Within minutes your favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups will be ready, all stocked with fresh produce grown on the 12-acre farm. Read our review.

12 articles

Firehouse Subs

2836 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-258-0772

Deli, Sandwiches, Menu

Galileo Bread & Coffee

9619 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

480-998-7280

Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Continental, Deli, Dessert, Italian, Best Of, Menu

This little bakery is an offshoot of the highly rated Leccabaffi restaurant. Breads and desserts are made fresh daily. A deli area features sandwiches, panini, salads and soup.

2 articles

Goldman's Deli

6929 N. Hayden Rd. North Scottsdale

480-367-9477

Deli, Kosher, Sandwiches, Best Of

This family-owned Scottsdale eatery bills itself as a "Chicago Style Traditional Jewish Cuisine Delicatessen and Restaurant” and serves chopped liver, gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup, smoked-fish platters, and good old-fashioned pastrami-on-rye sandwiches. Bagels? Of course, there are bagels.

20 articles

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