Top 5 Delis in Essex County

240 Lincoln Ave, Saugus, MA 01906, United States

“We visited Goodfellas on our way back to Boston from Gloucester after a day of whale watching. The high reviews and food photos helped our decision to give this restaurant a try for dinner. This place definitely deserves the 4.9 rating that it has! The service was absolutely impeccable! We were greeted the second we stepped foot in the door which provided a very welcoming vibe. The staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. They explained a little about the restaurant, menu and provided recommendations. We started off by sampling a slice of their cheese and Buffalo chicken pizzas. Both were great, but this was THE BEST cheese pizza my husband and son had ever tasted! The crust was super thin, yet crispy. The crust had a great taste even on its own. We ordered the BBQ Chicken Ranch salad, cheese lasagna, Chicken Broculetini with mushroom tortellini and a couple of slices of cheese pizza. All our food was amazing! This was the best meal we have our entire vacation. This crew works hard to prepare everything fresh and they take a lot of pride in their food and it shows! All our food arrived steaming hot and the flavors were incredible! The chicken broculetini was something you would find in a fine dining italian restaurant, it was that good! We will definitely go out of our way to stop here next time we visit the Boston area! Run, don’t walk to try this hidden gem! Great job guys!”

80 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States

“Very impressive ice cream! Unique flavors and large scoops — even for a small. Expect friendly staff in this award winning shop. Don’t leave Gloucester without stopping by! You’ll be saying “holy cow that’s good” 🍦 …”

8 Knipe Rd, Haverhill, MA 01835, United States

“Great breakfast! Extensive menu and specials. Friendly and efficient service. Relaxing atmosphere. No rushing to free up the booth. Tables also available. Open roomy seating. Will be back!”

6 Foster St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States

“Went for lunch ~ beautiful restaurant with very friendly staff and really good food. Lunch portions were huge. The 2 pics of the veal parm sub are the same sub. I needed an extra plate so I could try to eat my salad that came with the sub. You get a choice of salad or fries with the sub. The other pic is of the chicken parm with spaghetti.”

324 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915, United States

“As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the great staff. Knowing we were from out of town the explained the local favorites. Some of the best subs we’ve had. Highly recommend the Steak Bomb, great cheesesteak with salami and peppers. You it’s an excellent place when it’s jam packed with locals.”

542 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845, United States

“Not as good as the main location but still pretty good. Love how at the main location the extra cheese bubbles and turns a little brown. Wasn't a fan of getting 2 plates for 3 slices for 3 people.”

1211 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845, United States

“Great food. I've gone here probably 10 times and had 9 amazing dishes and one OK dish. Really nice service. Curries and seafood dishes are great. Seafood mango curry with scallops and shrimp is fantastic. Thai iced tea is awesome cause it's tasty and they give you a ton. Appetizers are also great. I wouldn't recommend getting takeout as the portions are smaller for the same price. The ambience inside is nice so just come in.”

6 Purchase St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States

“All I remember is the place being a Kentucky Fried Chicken and now I walk in there and it's a completely different chill inviting calming yet hip atmosphere with friendly service that greeted us immediately at the door we were seated within seconds and served very promptly everything we got was absolutely amazing! My husband's first time trying doc we got the mango crusted duck it was incredible! The pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp served in a half of a pineapple shell was fresh flavorful and delicious never mind my obsession with raw oysters on the half shell they were wonderful nice and fresh and the chicken teriyaki tempura Maki was also delicious definitely hit the spot definitely will be going back! A tad pricey but well worth it!”

117 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970, United States

“This small spot, though unassuming from the outside, is an ice cream sundae gem for people who can handle their next-level layering of toppings with ice cream. A sundae is $8 (with hard ice cream) or $7 with soft serve, and could easily satisfy two people. Their flavors are diverse and delicious, and they also make their own waffle cones, a worthwhile feature that makes them stand out from other North Shore ice cream establishments. The staff was also incredibly nice, even despite the busy night!”

16 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945, United States

“I really like Shubie’s they have a variety of delicious snacks and treats specialty sauces and an extensive bakery and deli counter. We picked up some great cheeses and crackers, as well as sandwiches this past weekend. All was excellent and I especially liked the VBC sandwich. The sandwiches come with a bag of chips.”

128 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915, United States

“Excellent and fresh for everything we've tried but a bit bland on every dish. Please offer Lo Mein with just a big heap of noodles, you put too much other stuff in it with very few noodles! Great friendly service, excellent parking, love this place.”

331 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907, United States

“Nice assortment of prepared meals, organic fruit and vegetables. The store is very busy however; it's still a relaxing shopping experience.”

5 Haverhill St, Methuen, MA 01844, United States

“Excellent food served by excellent people. I've been ordering from Mano's for years and don't have a single bad word to say about them or their food. They serve the best pizza I've ever had and their calzones are amazing”

30 Water St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States

“Really good pizza. The only gripe is that if you are seated at a table in the bar area you are so close to the people on the other side of the restaurant area it's like you are dining together. They should put a divider up. Lobster roll special $25 Spinach, broccoli black olive pizza $20”

36 Railroad St, Methuen, MA 01844, United States

“I have been buying the English style pork pies here for more years than I care to admit! The chicken pies are even better! I travel over 20 miles to get here a few times a year as my family, coworkers, and friends love these pies. They also make delicious sausages!!! I got some tomato sausage as it is a childhood favorite of mine. Delicious. Fantastic, friendly staff and the owners are a delight. I have known them for over 20 years and they still remember me and my kids when I am there. Run, do not walk, to this place and get a taste of what real handmade food tastes like. My only wish is that they were closer to me!”

515 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States

“First time having north shore roast beef and I was not disappointed. Meat was perfectly cooked and tender (I’m guessing sous vide) Ordered 3 way meaning American cheese, mayo and bbq sauce. Large portion, I could only eat half and I’m a 200lb man.”

46 Washington St, Haverhill, MA 01830, United States

“I go here anytime I'm down in Massachusetts. Where I live in NH there are no decent Chinese restaurants. The lunch here is great. I've tried at least 2 of them and they were excellent for the price. Just enough and great quality. You won't be disappointed”

124 Broadway D, Saugus, MA 01906, United States

“Been using this place for Chinese food delivery for over 3 years and I finally can't take it anymore. This place isn't good anymore. Everything we ordered looked bland and uncooked. I ordered steamed peking ravioli expecting they would come and taste like the way they make the steamed gyoza... so undercooked doughy and gross. Not to mention... there was nothing I could do about the bland taste and doughyness... because they gave me no dipping sauces and no fortune cookies or anything. At least the crab Rangoon were still good. Honestly, I felt like this place doesn't put heart and care into the food they cook anymore. I could buy a bag of frozen potstickers for less than $10.95 and figure out a way to steam them better and get more for my money. Like... when I order Chinese food... I expect it will be expensive... but if it's gonna be expensive I expect it to taste delicious and homemade not some dumplings from a freezer bag.”

100 Washington St, Haverhill, MA 01832, United States

“Recently went during my sons hockey tournament with a group of 18 parents, 9 8 year old boys, and 9 of their siblings. The wait staff was amazing, food and drinks were great. I’d recommend to anyone. Small party or large. Great atmosphere.”

136 Andover St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States

“Found this gem on TIKTOK while visiting Danvers from PA. I cannot wait for my next trip here so I can stop in again! Staff is so incredibly friendly and also accommodating for our topping request. Sauce to cheese ratios are perfection and the sauce is not overly sweet! Pan pizza goodness that you didn’t know was able to be achieved. Oh and asked if we might need plates and napkins for our pizza. Beyond thoughtful staff, seriously stop here and get some pizza! Looking forward to trying the hand breaded chicken tenders next go round, so they looked equally delicious in the social media post that sparked this try.”