Cleveland/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 27, 2019
Check out 5 best cheap delis in ClevelandUrban Kitchen & Deli | Photo: Jhono B./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best delis near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable delis in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Urban Kitchen & Deli

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Topping the list is Urban Kitchen & Deli. Located at 9751 Chester Ave. in Hough, the deli, breakfast/brunch and halal spot is the highest-rated inexpensive deli in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp.

For breakfast, Urban Kitchen & Deli serves pancakes either topped with strawberries or stuffed with chocolate chips, Belgian waffles and egg dishes, sandwiches and omelets. For the rest of the day, you'll find a Reuben sandwich, fried tilapia or shrimp, chicken parmesan and a ribeye steak among the options.

2. Nate's Deli & Restaurant

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Next up is Ohio City - West Side's Nate's Deli & Restaurant, situated at 1923 W. 25th St. With 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, the deli and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Open since 1988, Nate's Deli & Restaurant offers everything from Mediterranean to classic American fare. On the menu, try the Julienne salad topped with ham, salami, turkey, Swiss and American cheeses, tomatoes and pepperoncini; one of the 10 different deli sandwiches and a burger topped with either Swiss or American cheese, bacon and mushrooms.

3. Presti's Bakery

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University District's Presti's Bakery, located at 12101 Mayfield Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery, cafe and deli four stars out of 373 reviews.

Stop in at Presti's Bakery to pick up fresh bread, doughnuts, cookies, cakes and more, as well as sandwiches, salads, pizza and more from the menu.

4. Danny's Deli

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Danny's Deli, a deli and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more located downtown, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1658 St. Clair Ave. NE to see for yourself.

The highlights of the menu include the Jaw Breaker, with hot corned beef stacked high; the hot pastrami sandwich and one of the signature burgers, such as the Georgie's, which comes with Swiss cheese and corned beef. 

5. West 3rd Deli

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Downtown, check out West 3rd Deli, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli by heading over to 1220 W. Third St.

When it comes to sandwiches, anticipate choices from classic deli subs like ham, roast beef and tuna, as well as chicken and premium Angus beef steak. For breakfast, you'll see bacon, egg, sausage, turkey and ham sandwiches on a croissant, bagel or English muffin. Click here to view the menu.


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