evan's deli is a great old school deli in marblehead/swampscott, just what i was looking for! bri provided excellent service & i really enjoyed the turkey sandwich on marble rye from here. it's packed with meat & any toppings you'd like. they also have super fresh pickles that are delicious. they also have a case for any salads & some pastries. if you're looking for an old school deli to satisfy your craving, evan's is a great choice. read more

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I've been a customer of Evan's since it opened in its original location. I live in Seattle now and I long for Evan's pastrami knishes, his fresh homemade chopped liver and bagels with a generous shmear. Evan's is spotless and even when I pass through during the summer even at its busiest time Evan's staff is courteous and does their best to make the orders right and quickly. Evan's place is a part of a dying breed and for this ex Boston/Long Island it's worth a trip whenever I'm in the area. read more

Still one star, but I want to point out that the staff has no clue what a quart is. It's the same as 2 pounds. Maybe it's the Marblehead school system failing in its job, but you guys need to teach your staff basic measures. read more

Not impressed. The initial impression is one of a tired, old sub shop with cases of salads that appear to be mayo with bits in them. Place is very barebones. All of that would be ok if the food was worth it: it's not. Pastrami is tough and too wet; bread was stale. My friend asked for her sandwich to be toasted: didn't happen. The fries were good but they were served in a giant paper bag that looked used. The large pickle was barely sour. The service was fine and the bathroom was clean. There was a continuous line of patrons so maybe I was missing something? Likely not worth a second visit. read more

The food is great except.... The corned beef sandwich has no flavor to it.Not sure how they got wrong ?

Evan's tuna has been a staple in our household for years; Not much mayonnaise . All his food is prepared lovingly whether it's white fish salad, stuffed cabbage, or his knishes, they all should please the mensch in your household. Sandwiches are not cheap but Evan heaps on about 1/2 lb of meat. Personally, I love the turkey Reuben P Ordered a bagel and fish platter from Evan for a neighbor's funeral and once again, Evan delivered. Lots of lox, white fish salad with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and capers; everything plus silverware and plates in addition to different cream cheeses- everything necessary to turn a funeral into an almost happy event. Thanks. Everyone raves about your platter. read more

Sorry no stars. I asked for lean corned beef and it was so fatty I could not eat it. Won't ever go back. read more

Owner is usually very rude, and belittling if you order something he does no have. Not sure who the owner is: Owner is the man with the dirty T shirt. Deli case is not NY Deli, more like Sub Shop in a strip mall on a side street. Sorry Evan, but you need to clean up and smarten up even if you can not fill the cooler display case. read more

My wife surprised me today with a pastrami knish from Evan's. It was one of the most extraordinary things I've tasted in recent memory. The pastrami was of the highest quality and melted in my mouth. So happy to have this spot in the neighborhood! read more

I was in town enjoying all the local great eats and had an outstanding, oversized fresh warm corned beef on rye bread. I couldn't resist an amazing meat knish and tasty crisp pickle. Great service, friendly atmosphere and super reasonable prices. read more

As I continue to find passable NYC deli in the wilds of New England I have made my way to Swampscott and Evan's Deli. I know that there is a good size Jewish community in the area and was hoping for a decent quality nosh. My devotion to Katz's, Zabars and Yonah Schimmel's are deep and part of my DNA. I do my best to tepid my expectations against these giants of gastronomy. Walking in I was a little disappointed not to see an old woman in a black shawl or a man wielding a large knife slicing away at a large fresh pastrami, yet there my disappointment ended. I ordered a few staples, pastrami on rye with deli, a pastrami knish, a small scoop of chicken liver pate and a green tomato. The sandwich was very good, warm moist and a generous amount of meat. This is an excellent sandwich. I would have preferred a bit more of the mustard and was not a huge fan of the bread (which did hold up nicely to the moist meat). The tomato was meh, did not have the zing or the crunch I really like but was a nice treat not seen too often around here. The chicken liver was very good, could have used a dash more salt but the flavor was fresh and not cloying great The standout however was the knish. This is not a traditional knish wrapped in a heavy covering. The pastry was light, layered and was a new experience for me. It was a treat and will be a go to in the future. My only complaint is that I did not get any napkins or utensils and had to scoop the chicken using the top of the container to eat it. But this is a small quibble on an otherwise enjoyable little meal. Oh, and I personally like my sandwiches cut in half, so I will remember to ask them to do that next time. And there will be a next time. read more

I have always had good food from this neighborhood deli. They have everything I have come to expect from a deli. The service is organized and quick. read more

The owner is the best part of the whole place. He isn't like alot of people around here with +misplaced+ snobbery and a blatant pollyanna presence. He has a true ny attitude which is the..."what you see is what you get ". I think people here are so used to being lied to, they actually search for it and get disappointed when they don't find it. Let's me be the one to say it... The attitude goes with the amazing pickles and food. It's seamless and honest and if you don't want a real ny style deli, there is a convienence store up the street thats sells frozen Kielbasa with a smile --) off you go. read more

I love Evans Deli! I usually get a Rachael and a side of the three onion potato salad, can't go wrong with this! I've been going there for a decade and no one has ever treated me rudely. You just have to have your shit together when you order! Decide ahead of time and tell him what you want, don't waste words! Keep it tight! No one has time to wait for you! read more

Best lean corned beef. Best. We drove an hour to eat here. And now I'm full and going to take a nap. We will be back.

ordered a hot pastrami with mustard. There was more mustard then meat also it was not real hot pastrami they take reg. pastrami and stick it in a microwave and heat it up. Way overpriced for an empty roll. Obviously they are not a real deli. read more

I've been in the business for over 10 years I am beyond aware of how this is supposed to go...for starters when I'm ordering STOP ASKING ANYTHING ELSE AND INTERRUPTING ME. If you stop talking.. Then I can place my order. Then I ask for avocado and sprouts and your response is that "it's not a California place". Get some class. We wait 10 minutes for our food- when I look in the bag there aren't any pickles- the owner, when taking my order.. Hastily claimed that every Sandwhich comes with a pickle.. So where are my pickles and the extra pickle I asked for- We drove 15 minutes home opened our sandwiches to find my boyfriends Sandwhich had plain cream cheese only on it instead of the lox chive cream cheese and tomato- we DROVE BACK to get the proper order- weren't refunded at all (I get it were still eating the food)- Get home once again and I open my Rachael- it's a measly $7.50 half of a Sandwhich with barely any cole slaw on it.. Not to mention there was NO CHEESE. My bread was soggy and the corned beef had no salty flavor to it. I had to eat it with a fork and knife. I would have thrown it out but I just spent my money on it and spent half of an hour driving back and forth to get it correct. Every time I've gone in this spot it's uncomfortable because of the condescending attitude the owner has. I will never step foot in here again. I got yelp to talk about awesome places and it was my suggestion to go here today which was a complete mistake. read more

Evan's Deli - This is what you get for a little under $8 - Delis Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

I've been coming here for a few years now and all I can say is this place is awesome! If you're craving pastrami or corned beef this is the go to spot. The place has many tables so you can eat in. The owner (Evan) is a riot and loves to joke around and mess with his customers. My favorite sandwich is the pastrami on rye with deli mustard and onions but everything I've had here has been delicious! Check it out! read more

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Was really excited to try this place after all the hype and recs. We got a pastrami knish (haven't tried yet), a half corned beef Rachel and the Eugene (which is like a thanksgiving leftover sandwich. The corned beef Rachel was just plain, no Cole slaw or Swiss. And it was teeny tiny (see pic). The Eugene was delicious would highly recommend that! All in all it was underwhelming for a place meant to be known for their corned beef. read more

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Great bagels and sandwiches. Easy to get in and out. Will be a frequent go-to spot for breakfast and lunch.

Spot on deli food with handmade add ons (pickles OMG) can't go wrong with Evans for lunch or early dinner. Noticed they started closing earlier since Covid so don't roll up late expecting an overfull sandwich! read more

Very nice family Deli...7 days a week....Breakfast,lunch or supper! Thanks! Dayle and Lenny Spiewak read more

Good spot, great food and nice people. I often call in sandwiches before going to the beach or on the boat. Delicious every time, especially the Sontz sangy and the yummy pickles that cone with everything. read more

I work locally and always stop by for a sandwich, chips, and a drink. It usually comes to around 10 dollars. The sandwich is HUGE. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the sizes, sometimes I wish they would put less in mine because it always spills out. Also, their pickles are delicious! As for the service, all of the staff have been really polite every time I go in. Sometimes they do forget something, but I always check before I leave and they fix it if I let them know the order was missing something. Overall, its a great place to stop in for lunch! read more

So fresh and delicious. Potato salad (either one) is literally amazing. I pass by Evan's everyday and used to never think much of it until I popped in and ordered the burger and potato salad. Best decision. It is now a very often occurrence where I make a stop at Evan's deli and eat like a queen. Staff is also very kind and generous with their food. Love it! read more

I keep trying because I like the hot pastrami sandwich, but am fed up with the terrible customer service. I'll not go back again. On my last visit there was only one customer there, eating a sandwich by the window. I walked up the counter and waited four minutes--which seemed like an eternity--while a blond employee named Liz, I think, played with a child out on the floor--and played and played and played. She never acknowledged me when I came in and only went behind the counter to take my order when I began to leave. To make matters worse, she put the child, with dirty white pants from playing on the floor and sneakers, right up on the counter and continued to play with her. Hygienic it wasn't; I'm sure the health department wouldn't approve of someone sitting on a counter where food is served. Owner Evan always seems cranky and unpleasant. I know I will not be back, ever. read more

I eat at his place everyday . The food is amazing . They where gloves when they make the sandwiches. Not only is the pastrami amazing but it melts in your mouth. I honestly say give it a try and see for yourself read more

I have found that the owner is not pleasant to deal with. On occasion, I have found his comments about his competitors to be less than professional. His hard salami when I got it recently was not very good in my opinion. Evan is fulfilling a need for a kosher style deli so I will give him credit for that but I think he is missing an opportunity with the more observant Jewish people in Marblehead by not having a kosher section. As a result, people that want that have to go either to Peabody or Brookline. A shame read more

Never written a bad review before today, but this place is a joke! The owner was a complete prick to both me and my girlfriend along with several other people in line. Told me "it's not a California deli" when I asked for sprouts. I ordered a bagel with scallion lox spread and tomato, got all the way home to find a bagel with plane creme cheese, no tomato, nothing of substance, not my idea of lunch. My girlfriend ordered a Ruben, they forgot the cheese. By the time we drove back, I was completely over it, seemed like a giant waste of time and money for food that was mediocre at best. My girlfriends sandwich was soggy with very little coleslaw, my bagel had hardly any salmon in the spread. Skip the stop, save your money and head downtown. read more

Been around forever, fantastic brisket sandwich, good luck finding good brisket in Massachusetts generally speaking. Evan is great, grumpy? sure. But what old sea dog isnt! He's always behind the counter and he knows his business well, nothing falls by the wayside here. Safe to order anything from this menu read more

I'm from Brooklyn! I know a good deli when I see one and when I taste one. This is as good as it gets!!! Go to Evans when you're in Boston! The sandwiches will make you hum and pat your feet. read more

Evan's Deli - Yum!!! - Delis Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

If this area (and I'm talking the entire North Shore of Boston) had any other compatible NY style delis, I'd possibly be less generous than five stars. But this is the only one and it's very good. If you have a hankering for a real pastrami sandwich, a Reuben or Rachel... authentic NYC deli pickles, egg salad, chicken salad, etc. THIS is your place. read more

Amazing food and great customer service. I recommend the Rachel! Best in the area :)

The best sandwiches around. I imagine the negative reviews are from miserable entitled people. The owner is extremely hard working and his food is fantastic. If you whine about service then go to a drive through and shut up. Don't expect a hug but you will love your food! read more

The owner was condescending and rude. He was not helpful and he wasn't friendly. He acts as if he's on an episode of Seinfeld. Seemed annoyed that he had customers. The food is good but overpriced. Due to poor service we won't be back ever, Evan. read more

I noticed unflattering pictures and reviews from Gina P. So I took a look at her reviews. It ends up that not only is she a horrible photographer but her taste in food is the same. So if you consider donuts beer and tacos quality food then you should listen to her review. But if you want quality New York deli then this is the place for you. And yes you get what you pay for. This is not cheap meat. Worth every dime. I might ad that Gina P likes to give out lots of 1 star ratings. read more

I don't know where they get off but the owner directly trashes other local business in front of customers. Try being a tad professional. This isn't Katz's Deli but yet they want to charge Manhattan prices for mediocre food at best. Also, the dollar extra up charge to split a sandwich with someone is tacky and cheap. This isn't a sit down restaurant where if we are splitting an entree while taking up the table and server's time. It's a sandwich that already comes sliced regardless. Tiny portions, with soggy bread and a few slices of pastrami shouldn't cost $13 to split with your girlfriend. We just moved to Swampscott and were really excited to a have NYC level Corned Beef so close but Evan's is a fraud. read more

Evan, are you on vacation? Have you changed vendors? Does anyone clean the bathrooms? I've been going to Evan's for years when I had a craving for a Rachel or to grab a batch of chicken broth. Until about a year ago, I haven't been disappointed. What happened? I have to look away as the staff blows their noses, rubs theirs eyes, takes your cash and plunges into your sandwich. I couldn't help hearing a conversation behind the counter comparing how sick they were. Not appetizing. I ran to the ladies room a few days ago while I waited for the Rachel. Oh. My. Let's just say one might do better at a gas station. Disgusting. Should have run out the door after that. Final straw was the quality of the corned beef. Tough, chewy and dry. Took about 10 minutes of chomping each bite to swallow. Something has gone horribly wrong. I hate to write Evan's off but my last visit made me ill. Hard to express my disappointment as that was the only decent deli around. Shubies, here I come read more

I can't even give you one star, but had to to post this review. I was so so disappointed. Imagine, ordered a corned beef sandwich to go. They microwaved the sandwich!! Horrible, stringy, rubbery, brown and so little meat. The chopped liver I also got was tasteless. What a waste of money and I will NEVER go back there again. How they could even call it a new york style deli is outrageous. In April, I had a corned beef sandwich in NYC at Carnage Deli. Like day and night. It is what it is, and I won't ever be back!! Bye bye Evans. read more

I've been here before and the sandwich I got was excellent and the service was friendly. Today was a different experience though. The guy behind the counter was salty and unaccommodating. He was hard to understand so responding to his questions was difficult. When we finally got to the end of our order I handed him the credit card I was holding the entire time and he says "we're cash only". This is a change because previously they took plastic but today no such luck. If it's because their machine is down he could have said "I'm sorry our machine is down we can only take cash". Instead he just sent me on my way. Maybe dealing with a crusty old guy who talks like he has a mouth full of marbles is part of the charm for this place. I won't be back and I won't recommend it to anyone. read more