Wondering where to find the best deli near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sources of subs, soups and more in Columbia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Joe's Place
Topping the list is Joe's Place. Located at 7130 Minstrel Way, Suite 135, it is the highest rated deli in Columbia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp.
Joe's prides itself on its healthy menu choices and is a past recipient of the "Healthy Howard" award. On the menu, you'll find soups, salads, veggies and sandwiches like The Amazing Turkey Powerhouse, with turkey breast, Havarti cheese, cucumber, green pepper, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on multi-grain bread.
For a double dose of goodness, try the Salad Over Salad, featuring chicken, shrimp, tuna or egg salad over fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, green pepper, broccoli and shredded carrots. Onions and homemade croutons are available on request. Check it out here.
2. Charter Deli
Charter Deli, located at 10700 Charter Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli four stars out of 31 reviews.
This spot serves breakfast items such as gourmet muffins, bagels and egg sandwiches. For lunch, there's classic deli fare, like soups, salads, clubs and wraps. On the "Being Bad" side of the menu, you'll find brownies, cakes, pies and more. Charter Deli has been named "Columbia's Deli" for the past four years. Check it out here.
3. Anegada Delights
Anegada Delights, a Caribbean deli that offers prepared foods, sandwiches and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 9861 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 151 to see for yourself.
This spot specializes in curry and jerk dishes, but you can get burgers, paninis, soups, salads and more. Sides include plantains, oxtail, rice and peas and macaroni and cheese. Sweets, including muffins and cakes, and catering services are also available. Check out the full menu here.
4. Deli Town
Check out Deli Town, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli's subs, sandwiches, chicken wings and more at 8785 Cloudleap Court.
Try the chef's special, which is fried fish (lake trout, whiting, tilapia or catfish) with homemade sides, such as potato salad, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, potato wedges, onion rings, greens, steamed broccoli and baked beans. The eatery also offers breakfast sandwiches and platters all day.
