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Durham's 4 favorite delis (that won't break the bank)

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Published on October 23, 2019
Durham's 4 favorite delis (that won't break the bank)Photo: Cheerz Deli/Yelp

Looking to try the best delis in town?

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

1. Cheerz Deli

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Topping the list is Cheerz Deli. Located at 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Suite 106, the deli is the highest-rated business of its kind in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp. 

The site has lots more information on the business.

"Under new ownership since 2012, Cheerz Deli has been filling up Durham with hearty sandwiches that are rich in size, freshness and flavor," its Yelp profile notes. "We make all our subs to order with homemade rolls, house-roasted meats and fresh veggies, and we are dedicated to making every guest feel like a part of our restaurant family."

2. Piper's in The Park

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Piper's in The Park, located at 2945 S. Miami Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced deli and caterer spot four stars out of 81 reviews. 

The site has lots more information about the business.

"After working together for many years in various places, Piper Lunsford and Wendy Woods created Piper's in the Park in 1999," according to its Yelp profile. 

"Our extensive menu offers a wide variety of options, including fresh handmade sandwiches, gourmet salads, tasty soups, delicious hot food and daily specials."

3. Lina's Café

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Lina's Café, a deli and caterer spot, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 34 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5400 S. Miami Blvd., Suite 136 to see for yourself. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Lina's Café.

"We offer gourmet, Manhattan-style sandwiches," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

4. Firehouse Subs

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And then there's a member of the national chain Firehouse Subs, a Duke West Campus favorite with four stars out of 27 reviews. Stop by 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 128 to hit up the deli and fast food spot, which offers sandwiches and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

If you're looking for more, we found these details about the business.

"Growing up in a family that is both entrepreneurial and built on more than 200 years of firefighting heritage, it seems we were destined to start Firehouse Subs," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. 

In terms of signature items, "[We] serve sub sandwiches for lunch and dinner with oversized portions of premium hand-sliced meats and cheeses, steamed to make the flavors burst, then piled high with fresh produce atop a toasted sub roll," it highlights in the specialties section. 


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