If, like me, you’re one of those people that loves to check out gourmet grocers when you visit a city, then you must go to Pusateri’s. This place is like a candy store for foodies: the freshest fruits and produce available, including my favourite heirloom tomatoes in the summer and chanterelles in the fall; a meat and deli counter that rivals anything I’ve seen anywhere, their Kobe beef is flown in daily from Japan; a bakery section that contains windows upon windows of decadent, glorious pastries, macarons, tarts, pies, cookies, anything and everything your heart desires; cheeses of every kind, fresh bread, imported delicacies and a variety of prepared foods. There is a small cafe area, where you can sit and watch the world go by - if you’re lucky enough to find a spot. No matter what time of day, this place is always packed.

www.pusateris.com
57 Yorkville Avenue, ON M5R 3V6, Canada
+1 416 785 9100
Google map: bit.ly/kC2m8B

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Independent deli that has won lots of awards for it's cheese and range of products. They run lots of free tastings and also have a great cafe. You just have to try their New Yorker sandwich, it's huge.

Arch House, Boyces Avenue, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4AA
www.archhousedeli.com
+44(0)117 974 1166
Google map: bit.ly/mjTF2P

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This unsuspecting gem of a deli must be one of the best places in Rusholme to get delicious Gujrati, Punjabi and South Indian food. Family-run, so cheap you will probably buy more than you can carry away with you and with very friendly staff happy to help you decide between their extensive savouries and chaat selection, there is no reason why you shouldn't be at their counter right now.

217 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester
M14 5AG
Opening times: tues-sun 12.30-8.30pm
+44(0)161 225 6742
Google map: bit.ly/9VsMTX

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We were looking for a vegetarian lunch and this deli has a great selection of freshly made items in their chill cabinet. You can have a mixed plate selection for about 10 euros. Either choosing exactly what you want or leaving the selection to them. Seating inside or take-away. Make sure you ask for a vegetarian platter but also make it clear you don't want meat or fish items. They also serve a big selection of non-veggie items, so might not immediately appreciate the vegetarian thing.

Via B. Colleoni, 26. On the main shopping street in the old town - opposite a restaurant owned by the same people.

Google map: bit.ly/b3AgP8

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Restaurant/deli. Excellent Turkish food, including lots of veggie options. Friendly service. Sublime profiteroles.

Konaklar Mh., Koza 1-2-3 Bloklar 1, Istanbul, Türkiye‎ - 0212 264 1049‎
Google map: tinyurl.com/3ya7n73

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A lovely delicatessen, with beautifully painted ceilings and handmade fixtures. Their on site chef makes a selection of daily dishes to eat in the cafe or take away. They also do a great range of gluten free cakes and source lots of local products as well as the best from France.

Arch House, Boyces Avenue, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4AA
www.archhousedeli.com
0117 974 1166

Google map: tinyurl.com/yd792hl

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Sells pies, cakes, homemade soups, sandwiches etc. Always busy, always smells appetising.

82 Rochdale Rd, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6QF
0161 624 9884‎

Google map: tinyurl.com/y9jyv8f

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Manor is a huge department store near Cornavin. It has a wonderful food department - akin to M&S or higher quality. The entire floor is taken up with deli counters and wonderful fresh food.

The bakery section is particularly good and you can also watch them make enormous ciabatta sandwiches (1m x 2m) that they then cut up, or roll out croissants to bake on the premises.

If you also go upstairs there is a wonderful cafe/restaurant in a self-service canteen style which is a great place to have breakfast (try the Birchermeusli), lunch (the fried fish is yummy) or tea (coffee and cakes...mmmm). The food is all prepared in front of you, and often cooked for you, but the price is very reasonable, and if you are lucky you can get a seat with a great view across the rooftops to the Saleve.

And then you can do shopping on three more floors filled with everything from beauty products and clothes to electrical items.

Rue de Chantepoulet
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A deli serving a range of Kosher (non meat) food, including freshly baked bagels and other breads, traditional fillings, fried fish, pizza, salads, knishes and cakes. A small, very friendly, welcoming neighbourhood deli with generous portions at very reasonable prices and a varied clientele. An ideal breakfast spot.

393 Amsterdam Ave at West 79th, New York, NY 10024.
Phone:(212) 496-9400.
Nearest subway: 79th Street
URL: www.bagelsandco.com

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I used the Stage Deli in Murray Hill, during our trip to NYC in January.
It served excellent breakfasts with a full choice of ingredients, endless mugs of coffee or tea. The service was good and everything cooked exactly how you wanted it - served with a smile and a 'have a nice day.' All for around $5. Great choice.

B118 East 40 street

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The Amish Market located in Hell's Kitchen is a fantastic deli that I stumbled across while window shopping at every single restaurant along 9th ave.

This store is incredibly clean and jam packed full of delicious looking, perfectly placed different types of food, from corner to corner and from ground to ceiling.

I visited it at around 10pm, and it was still glistening as if hadn't been touched all day, but even then, it still had a fair few customers.

Having spent the last seven months in NYC, it's great to know there is somewhere you can pick up some home comforts such as Green & Blacks as well as an assortment of fresh olives and sushi.

Neighborhoods: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District
731 9th Ave(between 49th St & 50th St)
New York, NY 10019
Nearest Transit:
50th St-8th Ave (C, E)
50th St-Broadway (1)
49th St-7th Ave (N, R, W)

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The portions are gargantuan, the service crackles with New York attitude and there's a sign over the table where Meg Ryan faked an orgasm in 'When Harry met Sally'. 'Hey! What's not to like?'

www.nothingtoseehere.net/2007/09/katzs_delicatessen_new_york_ci_1.html

205 East Houston Street Manhattan Island New York NY1002 on the corner of Ludlow Street. Nearest station 2 Ave

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On a recent trip to New York, me and my equally greedy chum decided to do a glutton’s tour of famous Delis.

We stayed in the Times Square New Hostel so were a hop, skip and a jump from the 7th Avenue Delis – Katz, Carnegie and The Stage. Whilst the other two get a loud fanfare in travel guides for their juicy pastrami and stick-to-your-ribs cheesecake, I thought the Stage outshone them all for the quintessential New York experience – everything there was loud, brash, and super-sized.

The menu reads like a roll-call of deli classics – with Matzos Ball soup, triple-decker Pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches and platters of smoked fish piled so high you won’t be able to eat for days.

Of course most people come to The Stage for its star-wattage – in the heart of the theatre district, you’ll probably be served by Broadway’s next big star, and most of the items on the menu are listed as celebrity specials, so you can eat like Adam Sandler or Aretha Franklin.

Aside from the name-dropping, The Stage’s staples are truly mouthwatering– the hot Beef Brisket, the Cheese Blintzes (calorific pancakes packed with cheese and sour cream) and Knishes (a special Yiddish snack made from sticky potato and dough) took us several blocks to walk off afterwards!

834 7th Ave, between 53rd and 54th St, New York, NY 10019

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/new-york-city/43131/

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If you've eaten at any point in the previous fortnight before visiting Carnegie then you'll be too full up for this place. I ordered a pastrami sandwich, I got a mountain of beef on rye. In other words this deli is everything you think a typical NYC deli should be - loud, colourful and full of characters.

854 Seventh Avenue, at 55th Street, 10019 NYC
Phone:(800) 334-5606 info@carnegiedelistore.com

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Less deli, more full-blown food emporium, Zabar's is perfect to get supplies for picnics in nearby Central Park. The choice and quality are staggering. If you happen to be staying in the Upper West Side, the breakfasts are great, too.

2245 Broadway (at 80th Street) New York, NY 10024 / www.zabars.com

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It may be on most tourist itineraries, but Katz's Deli is deeply rooted in New York delidom. It’s all there – old-time locals, surly waiters and most importantly, delicious sandwiches full to bursting with juicy meat. Not to be missed.

205 East Houston, NYC 10002 (on the corner of Houston & Ludlow St) / www.katzdeli.com

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This fantastic deli provides for the locals of the desirable Upper East Side area. It's off the main tourist trail but easily accessible.

It stocks a massive array of fresh fruit and veg, delicious sandwiches and patisserie - great for a picnic in Central Park, as well as a range of delicacies suitably for anything from a light snack to a dinner party.

Also on sale, an irresistible range of flavoured coffees to stock up on before heading home.

431 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 987-0885
From the east side, walk down E91st street westbound. After a few yards, it's on the right, a little way after "Timmys".
www.elizabar.com/zabar/

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open 24-hours, has a large choice on the menu... great sandwiches and not as pricey as many other places in NY and not a lot of tourists so its not too packed.

548 3rd Ave New York, NY 10016
6 train to 33rd st and Park Ave

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More of a diner than deli - but it serves the best breakfast this side of town. Good enough for the local cops! It's like walking into your typical New York movie "classic diner". With great service and a full menu - it's the perfect place to start the day

614 9th Avenue (between 43rd and 44th)
Tel: 212 582 7661

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Of all the delis in New York, Katz's is the quintessential deli to which all others are measured and is a must on a visit to the Big Apple.

Busy, bustling, basic and brilliant. Katz's has been serving New Yorkers since 1888 and the quality of the pastrami on rye has to be eaten to be believed. You also have the choice of sweet, sour, or sweet and sour pickled gherkins to accompany your sandwich.

Be warned, for $14.95 you get an enormous sandwich so my tip is that it'll be more economical to share a one rather than your party all buying one each which you may have trouble finishing.

The premises is also licensed and you can wash down your food with a Samuel Adams beer.

Katz's is open until 3am on a Friday and Saturday night so you can even go there after you've been out and need some late night sustenance.

Worth avoiding on a Sunday morning when the queue can go out the door. It's also only a five minute walk from the nearest subway station.

Address: 205 E. HOUSTON STREET NYC 10002.
Phone: 1-212-254-2246
Subway: Second Avenue (lines F and V).
Web-site:www.katzdeli.com/

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