Delis are probably the best places to stop for a quick, freshly made sandwich during your lunch break at work. There are tons of different cold cuts and cheeses to choose from, not to mention condiments and sides to go with it. Queens residents love their delicatessens because they offer so much more than the average grocery store deli, and that’s why it was probably incredibly hard for them to choose which one would come out on top in this competition. This year, make sure to stop at the Best Delicatessen in Queens for a meaty and delicious sandwich, and don’t forget the chips!
2024: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Bayside Best Delicatessen/Jewish Deli!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Bayside
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – bensdeli.net
An authentic delicatessen/Jewish deli catering to legendary kosher fare known around New York for over 50 years. Try home-cooked dishes in-house or take them home to serve your guests. Everything is authentic and delicious among the varied delicatessen/Jewish deli fare at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers. Standard meals include Matzo Ball soup and hot pastrami with kraut on rye, and nobody forgets the clear chicken broth with noodles and the matzo ball in the soup. Some say it’s the reason they make Ben’s a regular stop. The sandwiches – consider also corned beef from this menu – are significantly stacked high with fresh, thin cuts of house-cured meat. Get potato pancakes as a side and an order of fries with sweet and sour gravy. Sounds fetching? Make your way into Ben’s and order a sampling of several dishes to find out for yourself why their delicious repertoire of traditional dishes might be mentioned if you ask anyone around where to get a Jewish deli experience.
2023: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Bayside Best Delicatessen/Jewish Deli!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Bayside
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367
Jewish delis have been a staple of the Queens community for generations, and Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen is representative of that rich (and delicious) history. Since 1972, the family-owned and operated deli has been providing Queens with the best dishes that eastern European cuisine has to offer. They make ridiculously good comfort food — homemade soups, fresh-cut coleslaw, all-you-can-eat crunchy pickles, baked knishes, and overstuffed sandwiches including the best pastrami sandwich in Queens. If those classic flavors aren’t your thing, there’s no shortage of excellent dishes to choose from. Between their burgers, short ribs, hot open sandwiches, wraps, salads, the best hotdogs, and so much more, you’ll never leave Ben’s hungry. Whether you’re kosher or not, this deli is the best around.
2022: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Best Delicatessen/Jewish Deli!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – bensdeli.net
You would never know how good a sandwich can be until you try one at Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering in College Point. Benateri’s is the typical New York City success story of a kid who had a dream and made it come true. Ben started working at a deli in Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history. Since 2002, Benateri’s has prided itself in offering the best quality and service and its staff is the best you’ll find on this side of Queens. The team understands its customers and loves to put a smile on their faces (and their tummy’s) with its delectable dishes. If you need any more proof of its success, look at the long lines, typical of any high quality NYC establishment!
2021: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Best Delicatessen!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – bensdeli.net
You would never know how good a sandwich can be until you try one at Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering in College Point. Benateri’s is the typical New York City success story of a kid who had a dream and made it come true. Ben started working at a deli in Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history. Since 2002, Benateri’s has prided itself in offering the best quality and service and its staff is the best you’ll find on this side of Queens. The team understands its customers and loves to put a smile on their faces (and their tummy’s) with its delectable dishes. If you need any more proof of its success, look at the long lines, typical of any high quality NYC establishment.
2020: Queens Voted Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering Best Delicatessen!
Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering
129-21 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 445-9240 – benateriscaters.com
You would never know how good a sandwich can be until you try one at Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering in College Point. Benateri’s is the typical New York City success story of a kid who had a dream and made it come true. Ben started working at a deli in Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history. Since 2002, Benateri’s has prided themselves in offering the best quality and service and their staff is the best you’ll find on this side of Queens. They understand their customers and love to put a smile on their faces (and their tummy’s) with their dishes. If you need any more proof of their success, look at their long lines (typical of any high quality NYC establishment).
2019: Queens Voted Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Best Delicatessen!
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen, Bayside
211-37 26th Ave., Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – www.bensdeli.net
The best Jewish deli has a location right here in Queens! Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen has been serving up the best cold cuts for more than 42 years. They have seven locations, most in the New York area, including one in Bayside and their historic location in Manhattan where Lou G. Siegel’s used to be on W. 38th Street. Ben’s Deli is perfect for grabbing a quick bite to eat or hosting your next big get together. The party room at their Bayside location can fit up to 80 people. Ben’s Deli offers takeout and catering in addition to their dine in food. Ben’s is a family business committed to their heritage. They serve only the best certified kosher fresh food in their clean, family-friendly restaurants.
2018: Queens Voted Ben’s Best Kosher Deli Best Delicatessen!
Ben’s Best Kosher Deli
96-40 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, NY 11374
1-800-BensBest
Ben’s Best delicatessen is an outstanding restaurant and catering business in Rego Park, New York. Benjamin Parker started this very successful endeavor in 1945. He learned the business from his father who was also in the deli business. Benjamin’s first deli was located at 163rd Street and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx and subsequently moved to Rego Park. In 1984 Benjamin passed away and his son, Jay Parker, who at the time was 33 years old took over the deli and became a third generation deli owner.
2017: Queens Voted Cherry Valley Deli Best Delicatessen!
Cherry Valley Deli
12-29 150th Street Whitestone, NY, 11357. 718-767-1937
Everyone has a go-to late-night deli. For Queens, Chery Valley is that and then some. Opened by four brothers over three decades ago, Chery Valley Deli – famous for its 200-plus signature sandwiches, such as the Corona, the Beast or the Chicken Sandwich – knows its stuff. The long-standing, 24-hour deli, at home in Whitestone since 1979, boasts an impressive menu of heroes, wraps, rolls and appetizers (as well as catering options) that make it a clear-cut winner for best delicatessen in the borough.
