Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 17, 2020
Baltimore's 4 favorite delis (that won't break the bank)Photo: Vikki's Fells Point Deli/Yelp

Looking to try the best delis in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable delis in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Trinacria

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Topping the list is Trinacria. Located at 406 N. Paca St. in Seton Hill, it is the highest-rated low-priced deli in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 238 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Thomas S. noted, "Dirt cheap, huge Italian sub at $7.41, tax included. It was big enough for two. The real deal Italian cold cuts-to-fresh baked bread ratio was spot on."

Yelper Kathleen S. wrote, "The best-prepared foods, pasta, bread, sausages, salami, canned tomatoes, mushrooms, spices, etc., and the prices are amazing."

2. Soup's On

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Next up is Midtown's Soup's On, situated at 11 W. Preston St. With 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelp can offer more information about Soup's On.

"Began in Palo Alto, California and then moved to Los Angeles. Began operation in Maryland in 2006," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "

As to what the business is known for, "Gourmet soups, salads and frittatas," it writes on Yelp. "Menu changes daily. All fresh, local and organic ingredients."

3. Vikki's Fells Point Deli

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Vikki's Fells Point Deli, located at 1640 Aliceanna St. in Fells Point, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli five stars out of 17 reviews. 

Yelp can provide more information about Vikki's Fells Point Deli.

"Vikki's is currently located in the South Broadway Market, at the heart of the Fells Point Square," according to the business's Yelp profile. "In the early 1980s, the South Broadway Market housed a small deli called Theresa's, where Vikki got her start working for her aunt. In 1989, the North Broadway Market had an available spot, and Vikki purchased her own business."

Regarding signature items, "Gluten-free sandwiches, crab cakes, coddies, Reubens, pancakes, breakfast platters, shrimp salad, tuna salad, chicken salad and homemade soups/salads fresh daily," the business states on Yelp.

4. Sophia's Place

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Sophia's Place, also in Fells Point, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to the South Broadway Market at 1641 Aliceanna St. to see for yourself. 

Yelper Alexis H. wrote, "Went to Sophia's Place this weekend with a few friends and ended up splitting some pierogis and stuffed cabbage. Both were amazing."

Dawn G. noted, "Felt like home. Like I sat down at my grandma's kitchen table to eat a sandwich carefully made with love. Such a simple sandwich, toasty, warm and really fresh, which is why it felt so homey."


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