Alnoor

4 & 1/2. Another great Taylor Ham provider... For a myriad of reasons the great city of Jersey City…read moreis often times my entry point into New Jersey, and as such I often like to start off my Jersey odyssey with a customary breakfast of the states official delicacy of Taylor ham on a roll with egg and cheese. This humble deli serves what at this point I have determined to be the best in the city, and at a wonderfully low price point (around $5 on my last visit a few months back. Thin, well done to the point of crispy layers of pork roll interspersed with hard scrambled eggs and layers of American cheese between a kaiser roll in a manner quite similar to your favorite local bodegas bec back across the Hudson befitting the cities deep ties with NYC. The sandwich is compact tight and just the perfect amount of filling, leaving you satisfied and satiated enough to start your day but not so stuffed that you're already ready for a nap. Grab one to go and eat it on the run or, should you have some time to kill and the weather is pleasant take the short walk though the lovely brownstone blessed neighborhood to the nearby leafy and serene Van Vorst park and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying the salty goodness.

I was jonesing for a breakfast sandwich on a Sunday and was having a rough time finding places…read moreopen. Thankfully - this little corner deli was open. It's is clean and bright; the service was quick too. Would come here again.

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Bacon egg and cheese on a roll

Second Street Bakery

4.8(266 reviews)

1.3 mi

Hadn't been here in at least 10 years but I was in the city and knew I had to stop in. The place…read morestill has the same exact set up, same feel, same service and same amazing food from 20 years ago. Great sandwich for only 8 bucks. I got a sausage bread and one mozzarella sandwich. Parking is still the issue but so worth driving around for. Try it, you'll love it.

A true hidden gem tucked off the main road. It has that rustic, no-frills, first-generation Italian…read morebakery vibe -- come grab your bread and go! I've tried a lot of their rolls, loaves, and pastries, and they've never missed. My personal favorites: the eggplant roll, chicken parm roll, meatball focaccia, Italian egg basket, and the cinnamon roll. They take card and Apple Pay with no minimum, which is always a win.

Inside (no seats)

Roast beef w/ mutz & gravy

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Andrea Salumeria

4.8(317 reviews)

1.7 mi

To put simply Andrea's is the best. Even the young men who…read morework there are top tier. They became like family seeing them every holiday. I haven't been there for awhile due to my getting older no more busses on the ave and my not having a car. I've tried other places but for me not even edible when the Italian bread is mushy or they say they have hot peppers but I always find sweet or roasted so it's goodbye jack! Im going to have to make it my business to get to Andrea's Salumeria because it the best!

I have been buying sandwiches or Italian deli items from Andrea Salumeria for a while now. I love…read moretheir pasta salad, fresh mozzarella, pantry items... a classic Italian deli and a treasure in the neighborhood. A couple days ago, I took a leap of faith and ordered "Pete's Special Tuna" sandwich. This is not an ordinary tuna sandwich. They open a fresh can of Italian Tono in olive oil and chop in seasoning, sweet peppers (I go half and half with sweet and spicy peppers) and lettuce. It's my favorite sandwich of the moment. Perhaps the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. If you're a tuna sandwich aficionado you MUST try this.

Combo with Hot Peps Ham, Salami, Sopresata, Cappicola, Mozzarella, Sharp Provolone. Turkey & Mozzarella and Hot Peps

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What's Up! Nothing like eating this and then attempting to finish work without passing out! Delicious and spicy!

Veloce Specialty Sandwiches

4.7(135 reviews)

1.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Great Food, Extremely Clean and Awesome Service. Over the course of a few days I tried #2, #12 and…read moreChicken Parm. Definitely recommend

Finally checked out Veloce Speciality sandwiches and it didn't disappoint. This place was BUSY with…read moreTO GO ORDERS. We decided to sit down and enjoy. The food came out super fast. The employees were GREAT. They were more than generous and made sure we were taken care of. Have to check it out if you are in the area.

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Cangiano’s Marketplace

4.7(156 reviews)

1.7 mi

Listen... I walked in here like "lemme see what the hype is about " and walked out like *okaaaay…read moreCARGIANO'S, I see you* First of all -- this place has been holding it DOWN since 1919... like WHAT?! If you been rocking since 1919, mi amor, I **have** to come see what's going on. That alone made me wanna pull up And let me tell you... I walked from Jersey City Heights down to downtown -- not a bad walk at all, un chin de cardio before breakfast . Real "treat yourself, mi amor" type of morning. Soon as I walked in... BABYYYY I felt like I got teleported straight into a little Italian market Shelves full of Italian goodies -- pastas, oils, snacks... I was like *yo quiero todo esto* It was giving *ciao bella, benvenuti, mangia mangia* vibes all day. The staff? Súper nice. No attitude, no rush -- just good energy. I told them it was my first time and asked what they're known for, and they really put me on No gatekeeping over here. My husband got the #7 (on a roll) I got the #8 (on a bagel) We sat outside and did what married people do... switched sandwiches halfway Now listen... mine was good -- turkey, egg, pesto... she was cute, she had flavor, estaba bien ‍ BUT HIS?! Ese sándwich estaba otro nivel. I don't know if it was the roasted peppers or what but *Dios mío*... delicioso, chef's kiss Only thing? Next time I'm switching my bagel for a roll porque ese pan estaba hitting different. The roll? Soft, fresh, perfecto. Also... let me tell you about the BACK They got frozen pastas, little Napoli-style dishes, a whole meat section that looked crazy fresh, and you can order cold sandwiches too. Esto no es solo un deli -- it's a whole Italian experience, okurrr. And yes... it's a *little* pricey, no te voy a mentir. Pero honestly? You get what you pay for. Calidad, sabor, vibes -- todo está ahí. I skipped the coffee porque estoy tratando de behave con el budget but next time? And I'm coming back for that banana pudding porque I'm obsessed no shame. They got a little patio if you wanna sit, or you can take your food to the park and have a whole picnic moment. Real main character energy. Ponte linda, grab your sandwich, and just vibe out. Overall? 5 stars Good food, good vibes, buena gente. CARGIANO'S said "treat yourself" y yo dije... say less

Outstanding Italian sandwiches, ordered online for pick up, quick and easy. Cute little shop with…read morelots of baked goods, however only seating available are some tables outside so we decided to eat these in our car since it was freezing out! We ordered a #22 and #25 - both were delicious. The grilled chicken and eggplant was very special, never had anything like it, slightly sweet with the peppers. Turkey on the other one was cut thinly and very fresh. Bread was outstanding, we'll be back next time we're in the area.

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Chicken #22

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Not me in here like... do I get fancy water or mind my business? decisiones difíciles

Carmines Italian Deli

4.5(191 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great food, great sandwiches,customer service could be better, but hey that's NJ! Catering is top…read morenotch

The best Italian joint in Jersey hands down!!! Need Italian lunch, 100% recommend this spotread more

Menu / register area

Mozzarella prosciutto with sundried tomatoes and balsamic

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Outside Carmines

Puchu's Grocery and Deli

4.9(31 reviews)

1.3 mi

I'm a huge fan of Puchu's. It's one of those neighborhood spots that just feels good every time you…read morewalk in. They've always been great to me, my wife, and the kids. For my daughter's birthday they gave her a box of David's cheese seeds, which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of people they are. They even hooked me up with a Puchu's hat, which I wear proudly. The two brothers who run it are awesome. They're twins, one's always got this huge smile, the other is a little more low key, but both are genuinely good guys who treat people right. They've got a little bit of everything. Maybe not every single item under the sun, but all the essentials are there. Produce, snacks, chips, salsa, rice, taco kits, all the random things you realize you need at the last second. It's just easy. Hours are what they are, but honestly, these guys show up for the neighborhood and that's what matters. Friendly, reliable, and just solid people. I love Puchu's and I'm really glad they're around.

Hubby and I checked out Puchu's based on the reviews of the cheesesteak. Delicious! They're not as…read morelarge as other cheesesteaks I've had, but I was completely satisfied. The sub roll was the perfect size and was toasted just right. The guys working behind the counter were very courteous as well. And if you happen to need any groceries, paper items, etc., they have that and much more! If we're ever in the area again, we'd definitely go here again!

Breakfast sandwich, Taylor ham, egg n cheese

Grilled chicken cheesesteak. Tasty

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Inside of the $5 cheese steak, it's good but it comes with mayo if you tell them you want everything

Katz's Delicatessen

4.1(17k reviews)

4.7 mi•Lower East Side

Locally owned & operated

Grab-and-go

I ordered 6 bagels last Saturday and got them today on Thursday. Bagels are light, chewy with a…read morebuttery flavor toasted. If I don't feel like doing a day trip run to New York I would just order. There's 5 bagels in the bag because I couldn't wait to try one.

Ugh I love this place so darn much. The food is impeccable. The best pastrami hands down. I'm a…read morenative NYer... and I will stand on that line just to get my hands on a pastrami sandwich!! This isn't one of those grab and go quick shop.. there is always a line. They are that good. You get a ticket, wait in line, order your food (tip the men you get a better sandwich just saying) then choose to sit anywhere among the many tables they have or get out. It's a big place -- they have a lot to choose from menu wise, a lot of room to sit and eat if you so choose and merch as well. Enjoy!

Wall of fame

Look at his dirty apron he also leaned on the meat as he was smack talking the customer

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Katz's Pastrami

Deli Plus

2.3(38 reviews)

0.8 mi

Careful with these fuckers. Charged me, "Apple pay", extra charge and a 04% transaction fee to…read moreadd an extra 75 cents to my purchase without telling me. They will absolutely try you.

So just noticed another review. $8 for an "egg sandwich", awful. Stale. I was a short order cook…read moreonce, it's not hard to make a sandwich. Service was fine and quick. I wonder what they're selling this place for

1. Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich

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Salumeria Ercolano

4.7(113 reviews)

1.2 mi

It moved into the Miss America joint. Same awesome sandwiches and salads…read more They really cleaned up the spot, you wouldn't even recognize the dining area. I hope this place does well in my neighborhood. Yuppies and JC OGs enjoying deelish eats. Tony, your legacy is safe. RIP

Any other old-timers out there remember how revolutionary the fax machine was when it was first…read moreintroduced? With that continuous roll of thermal paper (and the ink would eventually fade on the fax you'd received)? Now they're obsolete. Relics from yesteryear that my own kids wouldn't even have a clue about. The only reason I know about this salumeria? They (still) fax their daily specials to our office and it always looks pretty darn enticing. Two visits spaced a few years apart and... it's a decent deli, but for such a massive space it sure feels like they don't have enough. On my most recent visit I'd asked for hot sausage and they seemed almost confused and pushed soppressata instead. (Maybe that's my fault that I'm coming too early before they have a chance to fill up the cases?) There's a big "Tavola Calda" for the hot (prepared) meals/specials (that they hype up via their daily faxes). People behind the counter are friendly. Parking lot in the back. Decent pricing. In the center there's plenty of tables (I'm not sure if it's technically a 'restaurant' as well?). On my initial visit the lot across the street was completely empty/barren/abandoned. My most recent visit there's the foundation and frame to a massive 500-capacity building. (The next time I'll make my way here - that new complex will surely be filled to the brim with tenants.) And yes... when you're paying at the counter look to the right and you'll see their most lovely deluxe fax machine standing at the ready to get the word out!