Employees we're always nice to us and the owner is amazing always welcoming. They loved my grandfather the place is amazing best deli there is when you walk in it feels like a deli and it is THE best hogue I have ever had.! read more

Absolutely the slowest service in a deli I've ever experienced. Waited for almost 10 minutes to order than another 20 for just one breakfast sandwich to be made... the sandwich was amazing tho. read more

walked in at 10:50. Stood there for 5 minutes before anyone would wait on me. finally a kid came over. I went to order a breakfast sandwich which was available to 11:00. Some rude women yelled from somewhere behind the counter breakfast was over. I know why they are in business because of the location only. They have a sigh on the counter about charging 10 dollars for rude customers. That's ironic read more

Love love love the food here! Everyone has been raving about their breakfast and I can see why! Not only are these the friendliest people I've ever met they make delicious sandwiches and salads! They also have groceries which is amazing if you're in a pinch and don't want to go all the way to the store! I will definitely be back! read more

Very disappointed with sandwich today, $10 for a sandwich that had no meat on it Roast beef sandwich read more

Berenato's Corner Deli - Roast beef sandwiche - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Good spot at the beach and has most of what you need...donuts were fresh and lovely spot.

Subtract this one from a short group of places in OC that I had driven by for years but had never stopped at until two weeks ago around lunch on a Thursday. Upon entering everybody is warmly greeted by someone who works there and while there are certainly shoobies who show up at least when we were there it was far more locals than anything else. The store part has a little bit of everything in terms of dry goods, dairy items, multiple drink coolers, frozen food items and bags of ice outside but the star of the show is the deli half of the store. All I can say is that it's good and by good I mean like really good. The guy working the grill knows how to make a cheesesteak and the rolls they buy are righteous. Past that aforementioned cheesesteak options (there are multiple) you also have a full line of hot/cold hoagies, all D&W products, several salads by the pound and even a few breakfast sandwich options along with coffee/ donuts from when they open at seven. A few noteworthy quirks to help your experience: * When they're open (in season only) it's from 7am-8pm. * The grill does not start until 11 and it stops around 30 minutes before they close. * They do not accept debit/credit although there is an ATM on site. * Their large hoagie is a 19 inch monster. (It's well worth the investment) * Speaking of investment, prices are definitely on the high side but I suppose that comes with the turf of being open seasonally along with being on the island in general. * Check out the picture frame on the wall with all of the prayer cards as it's very impressive as is the sign on the deli warning you of their ten dollar surcharge. Overall Berenatos is really a neat place with a bunch of character and everything we got from the grill was fantastic and next time we're in town especially if we stay as close as we did last time, we'll definitely be back for more. read more

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Extremely slow. I waited 15 minutes for 2 Panini's with only 1 person before me. This was a take out order. Overpriced at 9.99 each. selection for lunch sandwiches are mainly all hot and definitely would have preferred a cold sandwich on a hot day. The food was poor. Started eating the sandwiches within 10 minutes and they were completely mushy and falling apart. The chicken salad panini was only chopped up pieces of chicken, not what was described to us at all. We chose that one because we were told it was cold. Worst chicken salad sandwich ever. Would never go back again. Atmosphere is nice for coffee house appeal except for dead plants around the shop. Pretty depressing for a bright sunny day. read more

We vacation in OCNJ every summer and Berenato's is 2nd only to the beach on things we look forward to. Best breakfast sandwich - best Italian (and any other) sub. Can't wait for July. read more

I've been coming to Ocean City for years and just found this awesome deli! They have a little bit of everything and their food is so good. I love the chicken salad and if I feel like a pasta night they have all the ingredients! And the staff is extremely nice and helpful. This will definitely be my go to spot from now on. read more

This place went downhill in the last few years. Went to place an order in person after trying to call multiple times and couldn't get through. Placed the order for a cheesesteak and salad, waited 20 minutes. Went to check on what was taking so long and they said they forgot to make it. No apology. Just left without saying anything. Used to be an easy, reliable corner store. Might be time to close up shop. read more

So Mathew MY easy going wife stopped in for a sandwich and couldn't be happier. Great customer service. She spoke with the father and thought he was great. Italian hoagies to die for (I can say better than White House in AC). Owner very personable. It's our go to play for hoagies in Ocean City!! read more

Unbelievable Italian sub fresh delicious everybody was very nice I already can't wait to get another sub Well Done!!!! Thank you!!!! read more

Awesome Family owned and run Italian Deli in OCNJ! Treats you just like family! Sandwiches are made fresh to order!

Stopped here for lunch on the walk to the beach. We ordered chicken salad sandwich a,on other deli meat sandwiches. Fresh rolls, friendly service, quick made to order sandwiches that don't skimp on the fillings. Everything else you could need from a corner store. No brainer to stop here. Don't let the couple poor reviews fool you. read more

One of favorite hoagie joints at the shore. It gets busy, but that's how it goes right? Only downfall is parking is fairly limited, but it's worth trying to get a spot read more

The absolute best! I grew up in the area, but now live in Los Angeles, and I come back to Ocean City several times a year, and I always run back to Berenato's! I sometimes catching myself thinking about their Italian sub with oil, vinegar, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Always fresh, always satisfying! read more

This place is so great! Just ate from there for the first time! Sandwiches were top notch!!! Stop in and try it you will not be disappointed!! Super friendly people too! read more

I've been going to Ocean City with my family since I was little. It's been a go to for breakfast and quick bites, and the staff is always incredibly friendly year after year. You'll always run into other people from the neighborhood here saying the same thing. Be sure to stop by for a bacon egg and cheese bagel during your time at the shore, you'll be glad you did! read more

I would not recommend this deli to anyone. The ordering procedure is confusing and the staff is rude!! They only take cash, and if you don't happen to see the little sign before you go to pay, the owner throws a fit and tells you to get the F out of his store. Not the vibe you want while vacationing!! read more

Was in here recently picking up a couple of items. A stressed out dad entered with his little boy who badly needed a bathroom. The owner wouldn't allow the little boy to use the bathroom, even after the dad offered to buy a coffee and sandwich there. In fact, after they left, the owner continued to mutter rude comments and berate them. I quietly put my items down and left in absolute disgust. These are terrible people. read more

Our local spot for cheesesteak, hoagies, pickles and ice. Love this place and the charm of a local corner store.

Great corner deli with a caring owner. Great cheesesteaks cooked up by local high school graduates Brady and Will. Highly recommend if looking for a solid sandwich right by the beach. read more

Terrible service and nasty to boot. My easy going wife went in to order lunch meat. They gave her such a difficult time, never even got a chance to order. She vowed never to return. This is SO unlike her. She is usually inclined to make excuses for satan. Avoid. read more

Not sure who told them that they had the best hoagies at the shore or if that is just their slogan, but I did not feel that it was the best hoagie at all! I went in there on a Friday afternoon and there was only 1 other customer in the store but it took 15+ minutes for 2 hoagies even though there was at least 5-7 people working and yelling/talking to each other. The staff was not warm or friendly at all; no greeting, thank you or good bye from anyone. Asked for tomatoes and got 2 tomatoes on a large hoagie and 1 of them was a tiny end piece. There are better places at the shore, but wanted to try this place because it was close and they said they had the best hoagies. read more

We love this little deli. Good chicken salad and rolls to take home for sandwiches. It's nice to be able to avoid a trip to the supermarket for lunch meat. We enjoyed our cheesesteaks but I always go for their Italian hoagie. Delicious red summer tomatoes sliced perfectly for a NJ sandwich. Cash only but many things are here. read more

We stopped at this deli on the way home from our vacation. I got the pork roll egg and cheese sesame bagel. I live in Central NJ and therefore pretty biased to those bagels I normally get there... But it was still good. The people are very friendly, it is family owned and the brother and sister were working there and very kind. This deli also is a small general store too for your basic needs and has fresh donuts everyday which is great. Oh and they also have a big barrel of those great dill pickles which made me excited. Overall, a quaint general/deli store with some good food options. read more

Berenato's Corner Deli is the most important part of all our families vacations to Ocean City. The people are friendly with great food and quick service times. Berenato's sets the standard for food service as the best Italian Deli in Ocean City, and as the best grocery store for week-renters in the north end. read more

Just had the worst breakfast sandwich ever! Ordered 3 bacon egg cheese on bagels, bagels were dry, breaking apart seemed day old. Eggs looked like prefab eggs and packaged precooked bacon. Obviously not real cheese cause it didn't even melt! So gross! read more

I have heard the hype all week from my family about how good this place is. We stopped in for dinner around 7pm and ordered two cheese steaks. The owner or some lady with out shoes was hanging out and ended up making nasty comments that we had ordered hot food because the grill was cleaned. If you didn't want us to eat you should of said that before we ordered. The food was good and the sandwiches are a good size just avoid the cranky lady with out shoes on. read more

I was staying on 2nd Street for a few weeks so after walking past this businesses dozens of times on my way to Express Pizza, I decided to give their sandwiches a try. The number one reason I would never go back is the extremely mean couple that own this business. The cheesesteak was ok and the Italian hoagie was fine but not compared to Express' cheesesteaks. However, there are limited options in the north end of town so when I compare the friendly environment of Express Pizza compared to the miserable and angry environment of this business, generated mostly by the owners demeanor, I will walk a few more blocks for far better food in a welcoming and friendly environment and pay less for that food. This is a place I recommend you walk past and not patronize. read more

This deli is so awesome. Quintessential family run deli that cares about their service and quality of food. The ladies behind the counter are always so nice and attentive of your order. Always fresh meats and cheese ready to go and great prices! read more

Stuffed sandwiches done right. They know how to slice meat and veggies, and properly construct a packed breakfast or hoagie sandwich. Berenato's is the real 'Jersey Mike's' of the Jersey Shore. It's a family-owned bodega, offering chips, deli pickles, and standard fare you'd find in a typical Philly/NYC corner store, except cleaner. It reminds me of the old Greenman's from Mayfair in NE Philly. read more

Great deli run by a family who take great pride in their products and services... From the Mom and Pop to their kids and grandkids!! Lived around the corner for 13 years, great sandwiches always, fresh vegetables and great donuts over the weekend. Fantastic place to get all the incidentals, versus going to a big supermarket. read more

Went there for breakfast because OC is crowded and I could see why it was empty. The environment was not put together although there were nice people working there. My bagel was ok but their was no effort put into it. I asked for cream cheese and got a block of it on my bagel they didn't even attempt to spread it I had to wipe half of it off. I would not go there again. Anyways Stan loona. read more

Could not dislike this establishment any more strongly. We own a home in the area and I've never once stopped by and been made to feel anything but an intruder. The man who owns the place and several employees are outwardly rude, even commenting negatively on my daughter's food order when she was 11 years old. Embarrassed her in front of several people. I've heard them commenting among themselves about not liking the tourists and looking forward to the end of summer. They refused to make my daughter a breakfast sandwich at 11:02 am because "we stop serving breakfast at 11:00... you missed it by a few minutes". Really? If I could give them zero stars I would. Never again. read more

Great corner deli. Has other items and small grocery. Friendly staff and a close walk for the gardens area. Sandwiches are good

First time on this section of island. Stumbled upon this great place. Had Italian hoagie, ham cheese and turkey. All outstanding. Very nice staff and everything Med very well. Plus a nice place to get a grocery item you may need as their little store has a good selection of the basics. Will be back again! read more

Love this place. Great hoagies and deli items. Love coming for my morning coffee and paper and sometimes getting a fresh donut if I'm feeling it. It's so convenient for a quick grocery run when you only need a few basic items (condiments, bread, milk, eggs, chips, etc) and don't feel like dealing with the acme! read more

They blew it. Ran out of rolls, the fruit salad was rancid, & the ham sandwiches that we ordered had rotten ham on them. This all took place during the week, rather than a busy weekend. read more