Wondering where to find the best delis near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top delis in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots for a shawarma wrap, turkey club or a sandwich piled high with corned beef.
1. Nate's Deli & Restaurant
Topping the list is Nate's Deli & Restaurant. Located at 1923 W. 25th St. in Ohio City, the Middle Eastern spot is the highest rated deli in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp.
Established in 1988, the family-owned deli says it gets its fresh ingredients from the nearby West Side Market. On the menu, look for traditional deli offerings like the meat-heavy Reuben, corned beef and turkey sandwiches along with Middle Eastern specialties like hummus, shish kebab wraps, falafel rolls and a shawarma plate.
Yelp reviewer Jackie T. wrote, "Nate's has the best hummus I have ever had! I love when you come in through the back door, you walk through the kitchen area and you see the family working on the food! It's just authentic good, fresh, fantastic flavorful food."
2. Presti's Bakery
Next up is Presti's Bakery, situated at 12101 Mayfield Road in Little Italy. With four stars out of 310 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, cafe and deli has proven to be a local favorite.
A Cleveland staple, Presti's has been family owned since 1903 and in its current location for 75 years. Come for the fresh breads, cookies, cakes and an assortment of Italian pastries. Then fill up on a meatball sub, Sicilian eggplant salad, stromboli and other Italian favorites like lasagna and chicken piccata. (Check out the full menu on its website.)
3. Ferris Shawarma
Ferris Shawarma, located on the Lakewood border at 13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli and Middle Eastern spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews.
With meat shaved off a rotating spit, menu options include beef shawarma sandwiches, salads topped with shawarma meat and falafel platters. Need to feed a crowd? Party platters are also available.
4. Murray Hill Market
Murray Hill Market, a neighborhood market and deli that offers sandwiches and more in Little Italy, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2072 Murray Hill Road to see for yourself.
Stop in for groceries, imported specialties and signature sandwiches made with rotisserie turkey breast, rare roast beef, salmon and portobello mushrooms. Round out your meal with zucchini pancakes or a veggie, tuna or pasta salad.
5. Danny's Deli
Finally, head downtown to 1658 St. Clair Ave. NE for Danny's Deli, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. Established in 1978, the deli has another location in Columbus.
Stop by for homemade soup or one of the club sandwiches, such as the signature Danny's Club (turkey, ham, Swiss cheese on rye bread). But for corned beef lovers, there's only one choice: the Jaw Breaker with a heaping helping of hot corned beef.
