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The 4 best delis in Seattle

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Published on April 02, 2020
The 4 best delis in SeattleTat's Delicatessen | Photo: Roxanna Z./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best delis near you?

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

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1. Tat's Delicatessen

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First on the list is Tat's Delicatessen. Located at 159 Yesler Way (between South Occidental Avenue and James Street) in Pioneer Square, the deli, which offers cheesesteaks and more, is the most popular deli in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,137 reviews on Yelp.

2. Michou

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Next up is Pike Market's Michou, situated at 1904 Pike Place (between Western Avenue and Virginia Street). With 4.5 stars out of 543 reviews on Yelp, the deli, which offers sandwiches and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Fat Ducks Deli & Bakery

photo: melissa d./yelp

The University District's Fat Ducks Deli & Bakery, located at 5509 University Way NE (between 56th and 55th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli and bakery, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 385 reviews.

4. ChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli

Photo: lakshmi b./Yelp

ChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli, a deli and Vietnamese and vegan spot in the International District, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 343 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1043 S. Jackson St. (between South 12th and South 10th avenues) to see for yourself.

Deciding when to check out the top spots above? Saturdays tend to be the busiest days of the week for consumer spending at food and beverage shops across the Seattle area, while Tuesdays are least busy, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage customer reviews. Last year, average daily transactions at food and beverage shops surged to 55 per business on Saturdays, compared to 45 daily transactions on average on Tuesdays.


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