It wasn't long before our comment section was overflowing with other suggestions.
Turns out, many of you felt there were several other sandwich shops equally worthy of the prestigious title.
We combed through your suggestions and even polled you on Instagram and, well, you've got good taste.
These are the delis that came up the most:
Cosmo's Salumeria, Hackensack
Crossroads Deli, Bergenfield

Buffalo chicken cutlet with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, mac 'n' cheese, and caesar dressing in a pressed wrap
Crossroads DeliDenaros, Dumont

Hot roast beef, melted mozzarella and bacon from Denaros Deli in Dumont.
Denaros DeliFiore Deli, Hoboken
Giovanni's Italian Deli, Secaucus

From Giovanni's Deli in Secaucus.
Giovanni's DeliMilano's Deli, Jersey City
Palermo Italian Deli, Bayonne
Ted's North, Paramus

Italian Combo Wrap from Ted's North
Ted's North DelicatessenTommy's Taste of Italy, Woodland Park

Tommy's Taste of Italy in Woodland Park
six_million_ways • InstagramVilardo's, Nutley

Vilardo's Italian Deli
Vilardo'sVitamia & Sons, Lodi
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