This is a perfect lunch spot. It's right across from the courthouse, so most of the business comes from there. It's right downtown so very walkable. It's a father/daughter combo manning this small old time feel deli. It's the type of deli you would see in a big city like New York. The daughter typically rings up the orders and the dad is cranking them out. They are QUICK. You can call ahead and place your order if you're in a rush. But even if you show up and there's a line, they are quick and efficient. I've never waited more than five minutes for my food. There are several tables to sit at. They have full coolers of ice cold drinks such as soda. A big selection of chips as well. They have home made fresh potato, chicken and shrimp salad. They use Boars Head meats which in my opinion are premium and exceptional products. They have a bunch of speciality sandwiches to choose from, or you can "build your own". read more

Crabapples New York Delicatessen - the inside of the store - Delis Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The Montauk Melt was a terrible sandwich. It was served on a hamburger roll and the tuna fish was not fresh. For the price of $11.99, it should have been a lot better. read more

Great sandwiches and very fast. I call in a lunch order here once or twice a week and start walking when I hang up and it's always ready in 3-4 minutes. read more

Simple, charming deli with a welcoming staff and great sandwiches. Very reasonably priced and delicious. We had a shrimp salad sub and a pastrami sandwich. Both great but we will be back to try the other options. read more

I absolutely love this place! The sandwiches are always very fresh and there are great veggie options. My go to is the veggie burger and I am never disappointed! The staff is also extremely nice and the place is kept very clean. Great coffee too! Highly recommend!! :) read more

High prices, mediocre sandwiches with hardly enough meat. I'd recommend walking a couple more blocks.

My husband and I use to frequent this place almost daily. Not sure what changed over the years. New management, new cooking, lazy cooking, microwave lazy cooking, or cheap cut backs or all the above. Whatever it is ... it's made us never want to go back ever again. I won't recommend anyone to this place either. This deli use to be the best in Frederick. I can't say that anymore. Nor can those who knew this place when it was the true crabapples. read more

Love the Turkey Reuben! My favorite! Great sevice as well. I can always count upon them for a quick, quality mesl.

I work right down the street and my office gets lunch from this deli at least once a week. The employees are amazing and the food is always consistent! If you like chicken salad I recommend trying the No Name Chicken sandwich! So good. read more

I love Crabapples. Where else can you get a good lunch for under $10? The food is great, service is AWESOME, and it's so inexpensive.

Best hoagies in Frederick. Just wish they were open later and had parking. There's no where to park without paying for pick up orders

Went for breakfast since the Perfect Blend had a line out the door. This place has been there for ever and is just across the street from The Frederick Hotel. Not too fancy inside. Ordered sausage egg and cheese on a bagel. Would get it again. Lunch sandwiches looked good. My girlfriend got an iced coffee and it was good. Everything came out fast but then again there was only 6 people eating inside. There are better places in town but can't beat the price for convenience/quality. read more

Over rated place that might have changed owners. And like everything else in life - they don't make em like they used to! If you're going for a taste of nostalgia, it probably tasted better in your head! Sorry read more

Yummy!!! We stopped in for lunch and are so glad we did! We had the no name chicken salad sandwiches and omg so good! The bacon and cheese adds an extra layer of yummy to the already delicious chicken salad. Restaurant was clean and cold on this hot summer day. Staff was friendly and fast too. Highly recommend this deli! read more

Incredible Tuscany Chicken Melt. And that's just one of at least a dozen different pre-selected sandwich combinations, or you can pick your own meats, cheese, vegetables and condiments for a custom sandwich. I know it's a deli, but I'd like it to be a bit more friendly in terms of dining in. There are no plates, trays,cups, or anything. You get a sandwich wrapped up in butcher's paper and that's it. If you'd like a drink, it's going to come from a can or bottle from the refrigerator. A small bag of chips are your standard side for a price. You can buy various kinds of macaroni salads, but there aren't many options in terms of fresh side dishes. It's very grab-and-go. And sometimes that's nice. But I wish they would put in a bit more effort to make it a comfortable dine in experience as well. But the sandwich I had was so good, that I'll definitely be back anyway. So overall, it's a 4/5. read more

Crabapples New York Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I got one of the pre-made salads (mixed greens, carrot, cabbage, tomato, and cucumber). Overall was fine except for the cucumbers. The cucumbers were slimy and translucent, definitely not what you want in a cucumber. Other then that, it was an average house salad, pretty much what you would expect from a deli. The salad did come with deli sliced cheese and chicken, which made it different from other pre-made salads (and added some needed flavor). read more

Amazing service and even better food! I got the veggie burger and I was not at all disappointed. This has become my go to spot for lunch everytime I come to Downtown Frederick. 10/10 recommend! read more

Historic corner building, original wood floors, good A/C, comfortable seating, very friendly, excellent Deli sandwiches, fresh side salads, fruit, baked items and cold drinks. When I asked, they told me that the most popular sandwiches are the Italian sub, the chicken club and the no-name chicken sandwich. We had two out of three- of good quality ingredients. read more

Crabapples New York Delicatessen - the interior of a restaurant - Delis Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great local deli with fresh and homemade sandwiches. The staff was friendly and efficient. Hubs and I had chicken salad on kaiser and sourdough bread, chips. So tasty. Chocolate brownies were a fabulous finish. Definitely recommend! read more

Crabapples is on a corner. From the outside you can not determine the character or quality of the establishment. Upon entry you can view the large sandwich board behind the counter. You always receive a warm greeting. The service is upbeat and friendly. You get the sense the employees love where they work. The sandwiches; whether breakfast or lunch, are prepared quickly. I have tried many of the sandwiches, and all are top notch. You will love this place. read more

Stopped by for lunch for the second time. Both times I've had the same experience: Decent sandwiches but nothing special. I do appreciate the selection of sandwiches that have poultry as the base. There seem to be a lot of lunch regulars and they have a great location. Could be a little cleaner and could use a fresh coat of paint. read more

Stopped here for a quick sandwich while in Frederick. The inside is quite small but there is a small outside patio as well. I ordered chicken salad over sourdough. I was disappointed with the sourdough bread but the homemade chicken salad was delicious. They have a wide variety menu, with boars head deli meats, tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. sadly, though, they didn't offer many veggies. They do have fountain drinks inside a small cooler. The bathrooms and the inside of the deli weren't very clean. read more

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Seriously, Frederick, if this is your "Best Of", I totally understand why people call you Fredneck. Crabapples is as close to a proper deli as Carl Sagan is to being an evangelical Christian. I ordered one of their signature sandwiches, the Manusco. Roast beef, lettuce, tomato, provolone and pesto mayo on a hero roll. It should not be so easy to make this into the travesty it was. First, the lettuce was yellow and bitter. Second, the beef was so well done that it may have been a cowboy boot in a previous life. Third, no WAY was this roll fresh. The bottom half was dry and brittle as one might expect when a bread bag is left open for a couple days. The tomato was mushy and soggy, but instead of adding moisture to the sanwich, added a texture reminiscent of sand. Mayo? What mayo? Had it not been for the grease stain on the paper, there would be no evidence of mayo. For all those who are giving this place high ratings, PLEASE go to DC, Baltimore or NYC and learn what a real deli's food should be like. I will never, ever, ever return to this joke of a sanwich joint. read more

Went to Crabapples for lunch with my girlfriend and her father. They have an extremely friendly staff and great prices for Boars Head sandwiches. Soups of the day are delicious and our orders came quick. Best New York deli I've been to since I left New York read more

WTF! CRAPapples should be the name of it. The only person w/ an accurate review was Steph. My bf is from Brooklyn and I've been begging him to go here since he misses NY delis and all of the Frednecks raved about this place. Booooo! When we went here we were expecting REAL NYC KATZ-like DELI style sandwiches and heros. I don't give a ish if the owner is from NYC or not, obviously he lost his NY touch in the country suburbanite land of Frederick. Is this what Deli's have come to now??? A sandwich that mommy packed for your first day of school with the crust cut off is how I could describe this sandwich. Literally 2 slices of Boarshead Pastrami and dash of mustard on 'drye' bread. No Scott, this is not acceptable for a carryout sandwich. read more

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We saw this place ranked number 1 for Best of Frederick in the best deli and best sandwich category. We assumed this meant it was outstanding. We were disappointed. Our sandwich was, well, uninspiring. A slice of shaved chicken, some lettuce and tomato, sandwiched between two pieces of sandwich bread. Really? We could have made that at home, thanks. The soup was better, but way too salty. The prices were ridiculous. Unfortunately, there are more than three sandwich places only a couple of blocks away from this one that are so much better, cheaper and make interesting sandwiches, that I seriously doubt we'll return. I'm starting to realize we should not trust Frederick Magazine on their "Best of" picks. read more

Great food, great service, easy in and out! Convenient downtown location 1 block off Market/Patrick.

The sandwiches are really good. I can easily recomend the corned beef sandwich. I have had it on multiple occasions and it has been outstanding every time. Their hours are short. I only wish they were open into the dinner time part of the day. read more

I've eaten here a few times, and I've got to say that the food here at this establishment reminds me of my hometown in Brooklyn. Depending on my mood, I would usually get the BLT, XB-AC sandwich or the ovengold roasted turkey breast sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and mayo. Sometimes, I order a small cup of cole slaw or I just pick up a bag of chips and a drink. I've read a few reviews from the Yelpers that said the manager's from NY, and I'm really glad that he brought NYC to Frederick. I'm tired of eating sandwiches from Subway, never mind that Subway tries to make their sandwiches look like hero sandwiches from NYC. Other than that, this place is really good, especially if you're feeling homesick and can't find a place that makes a mean NYC sandwich. read more

I almost skipped trying Crabapples due to the previous reviews, but I'm glad I didn't and so I thought I should share my experience. I picked up an Italian hero, small NY potato salad, and large mac n cheese to take home. The staff was friendly. The sandwich was huge! I disagree with the reviews complaining about the prices. My total was $10 and change after taxes. The sandwich and salad is enough for two meals, so take off $2 for the mac n cheese (which I got to try separately and is enough for a meal in itself) and that's $4 for a meal. That's less than just a sandwich at the chain places. The sandwich was very bready, as others mentioned, but it had enough meat to equal out the bread. I just wish the meat was layered better rather than folded so most of it was on one side. I liked the Italian dressing, and they put just enough on to taste but not so much that the bread was soggy by the time I got home, unlike most places. The NY potato salad and mac and cheese were both good. My only issue, and the reason for three stars instead of four, was the packaging. As soon as I took my sandwich out of the bag, the pickle which was loosely wrapped with it fell out onto the floor. Both the cold sandwich and salad and hot mac n cheese were placed in one bag, so that affected the temperature of all items. I certainly could've asked for separate bags but didn't think of it, as I've gotten used to many places doing this routinely. All in all, I'd recommend Crabapples as a good place for lunch. Try their sides instead of chips you can get anywhere, and you'll feel as if you're getting more value for your money. Just watch out for your pickle! :) read more

Love this place! Great for a quick lunch with a friend or coworker. My favorite is the egg salad!

Ordered out for an office lunch. I had the Balboa which is a basic but very satisfying italian sub. Crusty (in a good way) bread with a good meat/cheese/condiment ratio and that satisfying italian-sub-bite. I'd come again, might even try other sandwiches. read more

DELICIOUSTOWN!!!! I regularly go out of my way to stop by this deli! My go-tos: Tuscany Chicken Club, French Quarter, side of Shrimp Salad. My husband has insisted for years that he didn't like cold salads and I insisted that he tried the Shrimp, he is hooked! Awesome side dish to grab on the way over to a friends house! The tuna salad comes to a close 2nd! One other thing to take note of is the egg sandwiches! I don't think people always know that these are available but they serve them until 1030. Made fresh-- none of that microwaved egg crap! You want an egg over easy? Medium? Scrambled? Egg whites? I suggest the taylor ham and on a hard roll. You will NOT be disappointed! YUMMY! read more

Crabapples New York Delicatessen - the logo - Delis Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I am not allowed to talk to anyone or to make new friends in Crabapples Bruce the owner and his co workers yell at me everytime they are all mean I try to meet a new single lady there the staff gets mad at me otherwise the food is good there. So if you see me getting yelled at just come by my side. read more

A bit on the pricey side- they're a New York style deli that thinks they can charge New York prices in the backwater of Frederick... wait, maybe they can- they have been open for a while. Anyway, the smoothies here are very good, service is friendly- though for coffee I would head elsewhere... read more

The Food: AMAZING The Price: Reasonable The Service: Fast but not to Friendly We find if you aren't a regular you aren't appropriated read more

Crabapples has been apart of must of us locals everyday lives. Every morning I come in and am greeted with smiles from all. Its a great start to the day! The food is great! I recently won a drawing for free lunch for the entire month of December and they have stayed true. Bruce I've known for many years and makes you feel like family. Just want to say thanks to Bruce and their employees for making a great start to my day, Lord knows we need it!!! read more

Sadly, the update is that the very nice and pleasant response from the owner appears to only have been for show. He is still very uncustomer-service oriented and I am not alone in my line of thinking. Observing others in the store, it would appear that there is a small handful of clientele who receive smiles/warm greetings but the vast majority are not given any incentive to make them want to return. :-( read more

Have no idea why anyone would rank this below a four or five.. I've enjoyed lunch here for years--perfect downtown location. You're not supposed to, but you can actually park next door if you're in and out (hint: space 19). Use the $1 garage a half block west if there's no street parking (and you want to eat in). The kind of place that knows your name after a while... Consistent, quality product and service. Long live Crabapples. read more

Awesome place. Fuck the haters.. Come here for yourself and you'll find out how awesome it is and how awesome their sandwiches are.