My entire day got away from me, and I called just three minutes before closing to place a delivery order of condolence food for a dear friend. I needed it delivered by lunchtime the next day, even though their delivery schedule was already fully booked. Lisa and the entire team went above and beyond to make it happen. They rearranged deliveries and even made a last-minute call to their baker to secure additional bread so the order could arrive on time. I am incredibly grateful for their kindness, flexibility, and willingness to help during a difficult time. Thank you, Lisa and team, for providing truly exceptional customer service. It's rare to find a business that cares this much about its customers, and I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Bar non the best sloppy Joe sandwich in New Jersey. They have the best deli sandwiches at a very reasonable price. And by the way they also ship them out. I highly recommend this place. You'll never find anything like it. Service is fast. Casual seating. read more

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Always the freshest best well put together sandwiches. It's a hit every time. The best deli sandwiches in Essex County hands down!

I am a teacher of Special Needs students. I took my students for lunch on 5-1 as part of a community-based outing. Before our visit, I contacted the deli to reserve tables and advise them of the accommodations my students would require. They were very kind and happy to accommodate our large group. At the restaurant, the staff were very patient while my students communicated their orders and paid for their meals. In addition, the food was delicious and priced accordingly. My students and the staff wish to thank the staff at Lakeside Deli for a wonderful experience! read more

i had the blt with a pickle on the side. very good! it hit the spot when i was hungry. very nice staff. bathroom was decent. my sandwich was cooked the way i liked it. some of the tables were a little dirty so it was hard to find a good spot to eat but i managed to find one. but i would come back again. read more

Their sandwiches are good, but lacking meat/cheese. We had St. Patrick's Day dinner from there and the shepherds pie is good, but the corned beef and cabbage is really questionable. read more

Delicious. Fast and always the way I ask for it! The staff is great too. Location is good and there always seems to be parking available.

Overpriced for the amount of food ordered two sandwiches. One came with less meat on it than you'd get at a local Subways.

I ordered a Milano Salad. There was no fresh mozzarella, the chicken was fake precooked, processed and cold, the lettuce core was in my salad and they sent the wrong dressing. So disappointing. Will never order from there again. read more

Awesome place. Get the sloppy joes - they r the best around like Daniel larusso from karate kid read more

Lakeside Deli Verona - Pastrami and corn Roast Beef & Provolone - Delis Near Me - Verona, New Jersey

Foods good but service is lacking. Ordered a couple daily special trays one week. Lady calls and say they cannot get it done by a certain time and is very apologetic. Thats fine and we agreed to a later time. Figured they were just busy, no problem food was good. A week or two later we place same order it feeds a bunch of my employees. Get same call this time person was not apologetic. Let me know "its a dinner only" item and we dont see that any where on menu or online. and left me feeling like we are inconviencing them by spending money with them. read more

Covid safe and friendly staff, the food was ok, not something to go back for. I had a grilled chicken with sundried tomato and basil sandwich it wasn't my favorite. read more

No employees wearing masks!!! NONE!!! Three people behind the counter and NOT ONE wearing a mask!!! Some customers not wearing masks, of course nobody asked them to. Also, all tables were filled with people, supposed to be 25% capacity. Is there no global pandemic? In this place the answer is no, they love in an alternative universe. Hey Mr Owner, a father of two young kids died a few blocks from your store from Covid. Put on a goddamn mask!!! read more

Perfect spot for Local. I just had a curbside pickup. Friendly staff, delicious food. Such a gem!

We order several times a week and love their food! Love their sandwiches especially the Sloppy Joes and Italian. We love the family meals, cold cuts, and often times have ordered staples like milk, eggs and bread. Thank you for supporting us during the pandemic and for partnering with our schools to support them as well! read more

After getting pastrami sandwiches and sloppy joes from the Montclair area, it's great to finally go to a place that actually does pile on the meat. They don't even advertise it. They just do it. The sloppy joe could have used a smidge more dressing to pep it up a little. I guess I can't complain too much since you get a mouthful of corned beef and pastrami. They were also nice enough to give me fries even though they didn't charge me. There was a mixup somewhere in the ordering process. Overall a good solid deli, with good sized servings and exceptional service. read more

Lakeside Deli Verona - Triple decker sloppy joe with a good helping of meat. - Delis Near Me - Verona, New Jersey

This place sits in a unique location, positivitea and a couple great pizzerias surround it. I came in and it was empty. Its your average deli with seating, deceivingly quite spacious though. Save one woman enjoying her sandwich and a lady standing in front of me waiting for her order, the place was empty. I ordered a tuna melt with pepper jack cheese instead of American, all on rye bread. The gentleman behind the counter taking my order didn't ask if I wanted any condiments. Nothing. The lady who answered my questions for him(standing behind the counter, a couple feet away from the gentleman) looked like she hated life and responded to me with what felt like a hint of annoyance or contempt. It took forever for them to get my sandwich to me, because it was in the oven I guess, that would have been the only reason why it would take so long in an empty deli. When I received it though, it was the saddest sandwich I had ever seen(check photo). I grimaced, and began to eat it. For $9+, I got no condiments, just two pieces of bread, tuna, and a couple slices of pepper jack cheese. For nine plus dollars... Never again. Oh sorry, there were two wee pickles they gave me. Sigh. After several bites, I was convinced it was one of the better tuna melts I've had in a long time. Overall experience here was eh. I came here once, suspect there are better delis in the area. read more

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Very pick eaters where I work. Whether ordering online or over the phone. Very easy and always correct read more

Lakeside Deli NEVER disappoints! Their family meals are always delicious, the portions are generous and the variety of meals is great. They definitely make our life easier! Keep up the good work! read more

We go here almost every time we visit family in Cedar Grove. Staff is super helpful and we always get our order quickly!

Picked up sloppy Joe's from the Lakeside Deli. Go here. The prior comments about their sloppies are spot on - they are delicious. Three nice sized cuts for $11. Amongst the best sloppy Joe's I have had in several years. There is a reason they have been in business since 1931. They know what they are doing. Will definitely return. read more

I've never had a bad sandwich, been a customer a long time. Night dinner takeout specials are good. Used to be $20, then $25 now $32+ before tax, Understandably because of price hikes on their end. Used to have $5 or $6 sub Wednesday's. Can you bring that back please? Even if they're $8-$9? read more

Food is not great. I would never order catering from here. Always left disappointed. It isn't awful but it certainly is not good. Definitely has that cafeteria taste like made in large quantities without an care. read more

Excellent food! Outstanding catering service. The customer service is personal & attentive. I highly recommend ...everything! They even included salt, pepper & ketchup with my slider order. No detail overlooked ~ 5 stars! read more

This deli has been around even longer than I and it's still a hit spot and continues to be for many locals. I would come here with my friends on lunch break during the summer and after work days and on the weekends. I moved away years ago but every time I come back into town I make sure to stop and get a sub. They're truly delicious and the gentleman behind the counter recognizes me from when I was younger! I love this deli and am waiting currently for a sub :) read more

So so food. Expensive. One time a girls ate a piece of meat putting finger in mouth while making me a sandwich.

Always a fan of Lakeside Deli! I highly recommend the sloppy joes (they NEVER disappoint) - it's also my favorite place to get a taylor egg and cheese on a roll on a lazy Sunday morning! read more

Lakeside if the quintessential Jersey deli. Fantastic sandwiches, solid breakfast and great take out and catering. I love their Rubens made homemade corned beef. Their family dinner meals are the best value in the area for a takeout meal that can feed four (or more). Its family owned and the staff is super nice. Subs are huge with freshly sliced meats and cheese. The Sloppy Joes are unparalleled in the area. The location near the park (and my house) is an added bonus. The one star reviews are from the haters, ignore them. read more

We love Lakeside. The family value meals are usually quite good. We Love their sloppy Joe sandwiches and their Italian subs.

Beware!! If you have something delivered they charge you a $3.00 delivery charge. I was not told when I called and asked if they deliver. I tipped the young man another $3.00. They said it goes toward the delivery guys pay. All said and done they do make very good sloppy joes and sandwiches. read more

This is a great little deli with fresh sandwiches and what seems to be a lot of choices: from hot sandwiches, to pressed paninis, to cold subs and sandwiches, to cold salads. I stopped in for a quick bite and went with a grilled chicken sandwich on a deli roll with lettuce and some balsamic dressing. Quick service, good prices and a fresh sandwich...I was completely happy with my visit. The bf went for a "small" hot ham and provolone sub..which was actually quite large, so that was awesome. Would absolutely return! read more

Great value family meals! Saved me from cooking a bunch of times during the pandemic! Great curb side pick up service!

Super happy with their bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel! Delicious fresh coffee. And a wonderful Viking wedge. Way better than any other deli in the area read more

Always love the great sloppy joes here. Plus great people working here. Plus good value for family meals

No mortadella and 5 guys working and still a 15min wait for turkey sandwiches gives this place a 3 of 5 stars. Good quality food and we did not leave hungry. Close to the best park in the State of NJ. read more

Lakeside Deli Verona - Delis Near Me - Verona, New Jersey

Food was great I heard the family meals were good and I decided to give lakeside deli a try and ordered the Tuesday special a try and when I got home I ate almost all of it by myself . And will come back really soon . read more

I believe this is the second best place to get a sloppy joe. Their homemade coleslaw is what makes it for me. I always order it without the mustard (southern Essex county style). I believe Town Hall Deli in South Orange is the best, but if you're in the Verona area, it's not worth the extra trip - the two are that similar in quality. read more

Last week we decided to go to Lakeside deli pick up some food and have a small picnic with my granddaughter. We bought a hotdog some salads and condiments when we got to the park and open the bag the hotdog was overdone and there were no utensils. We call Lakeside deli let them know that they fell short. We weren't too upset people make mistakes 15 minutes later the owner of Lakeside deli walked across Verona Park and delivered us all the correct utensils and a freshly cooked hotdog we could not believe the level of service and kindness we were provided a great place thank you so much read more

Lakeside is always so reliable. And the food is very good . I order the cutlets and ore made grilled chicken and have it in hand in my freezer and it's always good !!! Thank you Lakeside !! read more

Food is pretty good and tastes home made. I've eaten here three times and had the special each time. The lunch special of the day is only $5.00 and it is a big portion. Once I had the meatloaf lunch special which was a huge portion of mashed potatoes and gravy with a huge slice of meatloaf with BBQ sauce baked ontop. The other $5.00 special was the meatball sandwich which I will be going back for more. The price of the breakfast menu was a little pricey but worth it. read more