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There are the classics: turkey and Swiss, tuna salad, pastrami on rye and chicken parm. Then there are the specialties: grilled veggies, tofu and avocado, smoked turkey and brie, the fat sandwich.
New Jersey has them all. Here are five places in Essex County where you can find your favorite or try something new.
Hobby’s Deli, 32 Branford Pl., Newark. Hobby’s Deli rightly calls itself “a Newark tradition before you were born.” This kosher-style deli has it all and ranks at the top of several online deli reviews. They still pickle their own corned beef and you can never go wrong with a blintz. They also give back to the troops with Operation Salami Drop. To date, over 18 tons of salami have been shipped to those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Millburn Deli, 328 Millburn Ave., Millburn. Serving sandwiches with names like Godfadda, What the Foccaccia, Captain McTurkey and Mac Daddy, this deli institution (since 1946) not only has cleverly named menu items but delish sammies as well. Also worth noting: Plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options in addition to build-your-own.
Bragman’s Delicatessen & Restaurant, 393 Hawthorne Ave., Newark. Looking over yelp, one word pops up over and over in Bragman’s reviews: Pastrami. The quintessential Jewish deli, around since the 1930s, Bragman’s serves oversized sandwiches that promise to tantalize the tastebuds and satisfy the hunger. It’s tradition.
Town Hall Deli, 74 First St., South Orange. The oldest entry on this list, Town Hall Deli has been around since 1927 and is credited as the birthplace of the original Sloppy Joe sandwich: cole slaw, ham, cow tongue and swiss cheese with lots of dressing served on thin rye bread (definitely not be confused with a “Manwich”). Now there are several “Joe” sandwiches to choose from. And take heed the notice on the menu: “Each Joe usually feeds 2 to 3 people.”
Dickie Dee’s, 380 Bloomfield Ave., Newark. Is a hot dog a sandwich? We think so and that’s but one reason why Dickie Dee’s makes this list. Known for their Italian-style hot dogs and sausages, you’ll find plenty of yummy sub selections, pizza and more on the menu. In the same neighborhood since 1951, this is one place you’ll never wanna fugeddabout.
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