Hampton Roads/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 02, 2020
Norfolk's 4 best delis (that won't break the bank)Sam's Texas Sub Shop | Photo: Jordan B./Yelp

Looking to try the top delis around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable delis in Norfolk, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Sam's Texas Sub Shop

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Topping the list is Sam's Texas Sub Shop. Located at 4311 Colley Ave. in Highland Park, the deli, which offers sandwiches, barbecue and more, is the highest-rated low-priced deli in Norfolk, boasting 4.5 stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Eric S., who reviewed Sam's Texas Sub Shop on June 28, wrote, "It's honestly probably the only place you can still get a homemade sub. [I] would give it 10 stars if I could."

Adam B. noted, "Don't drive by too quickly, or you might miss this place. The service is incredibly friendly, first and foremost...The brisket sandwich came with cheese, peppers and onions. The meat was shredded and juicy; it had clearly been cooked for a long time."

2. Jimmy John's

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Next up is Jimmy John's, situated at 1153 N. Military Highway, Suite B and a location of the well-known chain. With four stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp, the deli and fast food spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

Yelp offers more information about Jimmy John's.

As to what the business is known for, "Jimmy John's spends six hours prepping every day," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We bake our bread in-house and slice our meats, cheese and fresh veggies by hand so that we can make you the perfect 'Freaky Fresh' sandwich."

3. Granby Bistro & Deli

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Downtown Norfolk's Granby Bistro & Deli, located at 225 Granby St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced deli and Mediterranean and breakfast/brunch spot four stars out of 65 reviews. 

We looked to Yelp to learn more about Granby Bistro & Deli.

"Your Downtown bistro with a Mediterranean flair!" it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Serving breakfast and lunch special events is our specialty."

4. Sea Mart and Deli

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Sea Mart and Deli, a deli and grocery store in West Ocean View, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 298 W. Bay Ave. to see for yourself. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Sea Mart and Deli on Yelp.

"Convenience store and fresh deli" it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.


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