Delis in Pennsylvania

Our guide to delis in Pennsylvania

Delis and sandwich shops are a lunch institution: Jewish-style delis with pastrami and corned beef piled high, Italian delis with hoagies and imported cold cuts, sub shops, Philadelphia cheesesteak stands and modern sandwich counters. Many also sell prepared salads, soups and grocery items.

Most delis do most of their business between late morning and mid-afternoon, and many close by early evening. Calling ahead or ordering online is common for office lunch orders.

Opening hours

Based on 54 delis in Pennsylvania with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM. 65% are open on Sundays, 52% are open seven days a week and 6% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 10 menus from delis in Pennsylvania, the median item costs $10.99; half of all priced items fall between $5.50 and $22.99.

Services

Of 74 delis with detailed profiles in our guide: 97% list “quick visit”, 96% list “takeaway”, 80% list “delivery”, 77% list “wheelchair-accessible car park”, 66% list “wheelchair-accessible entrance”, and 36% list “in-store pick-up”.