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The 5 best delis in Cincinnati

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Published on November 01, 2019
The 5 best delis in CincinnatiPhoto: Jason’s Deli/Yelp

Looking to try the top delis around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top delis in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

November is one of the top months of the year for consumer spending at food and beverage shops across the Cincinnati area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and business health for small businesses. Daily spending at Cincinnati-area food and beverage shops rose to $618 per business in November of last year, second only to December with an average of $778, and 9% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Carl's Deli

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First on the list is Carl's Deli. Located at 2836 Observatory Ave. in Hyde Park, the deli is the highest-rated deli in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp.

2. Eckerlin's Meats

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Next up is Over-The-Rhine's Eckerlin's Meats, situated at 1801 Race St., Findlay Market. With five stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp, the meat shop and deli has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Quatman Cafe

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Quatman Cafe, located at 2434 Quatman Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe and deli, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 154 reviews.

4. Jason's Deli

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An outpost of the chain Jason's Deli, a deli that offers salads and sandwiches, is another go-to, with four stars out of 151 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3831 Edwards Road, Unit 400 to see for yourself.

5. Scherpies Produce & Deli

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Check out Scherpies Produce & Deli, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli at 503 E. Ross Ave.


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