Top Delicatessens In South Florida

While all delicatessens serve the same basic foods, many of them have a special something that makes their deli stand out from the other delicatessens in South Florida. Some delis are famous for the type of food offered, while others are famous for their services. Many deli's even offer delivery service for those who can't get to the store. These are five of the best delis in and around Miami.

Deli Lane Cafe

7230 S.W. 59th Ave.
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-0606
delilane.com

Jahn Kirchoff and Mike Maler opened Deli Lane Cafe & Tavern in 1988 using unique recipes that Jahn had collected during his travels. Deli Lane offers delicious salads, subs, sandwiches and entrees, some of which can be found nowhere else in South Florida. The owners try to keep the prices as low as possible while serving high quality foods using top notch ingredients. Visitors to Deli Lane can also enjoy the live music coming from next door just by sitting at one of the tables in the outdoor patio.

Premo's Deli

1 S.E. 3rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 373-2332
premosdelimiami.com

Premo's Deli uses only the freshest and most wholesome ingredients available to make every single sub sandwich or salad. Meats are sliced each time an order is placed, so there is no chance of getting old meat on your dish. The salads are also prepared fresh every day and there isn't a single preservative or additive used in any of the food served at Premo's Deli. Deli platters are also available for pickup in the store or delivery. Whether feeding one or 100, Premo's Deli is the place to call for your next gathering.

My Market & Deli

229 S.W. 17th St. Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 764-5253
mymarketdeli.com

My Market & Deli is considered a community gathering point in the Ft. Lauderdale area. A wide variety of subs and salads are available here. All the ingredients used in the subs and salads are made fresh daily, locally grown and hand-picked; no day old tuna or chicken salads are used at this deli! My Market & Deli is so busy that visitors can expect a short wait for the great food served at My Market & Deli. There is also a convenience store inside the deli for whatever else you need.

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Sage Bagel And Deli

800 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 456-7499
www.sagebagelanddeli.com

Sage Bagel and Deli opened in 1973 as a bagel shop that served nothing but bagels. Over the years, the owners have expanded the bagel shop to include a full-service deli and a restaurant. Everything is made from scratch at Sage Bagel and Deli, even the soups. This is indeed a family run deli as all family members are involved in some aspect of running the deli. Gift baskets, gift certificates and delivery services are also available at Sage Bagel and Deli.

Tower Deli

2315 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 452-8202
www.towerdeli.com

The owners of Tower Deli take pride in the fact that thy serve only the freshest food made with the finest ingredients. It opened in 1988 as a small deli that also offered catering services, it's now one of the top providers of catering services in South Florida. The food served here is a healthy option to fast food and burgers. Be advised, Tower Deli & Diner is always busy at any given time of the day, so be prepared to wait for a table if you decide to eat here.

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Katherine Bostick is a freelance writer covering all things Tampa Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.