The most famous deli in every state

Frank OlitoJul 29, 2020, 02:13 IST

New York's Katz's Deli might be the most famous deli in the world.Brad Barket/Getty Images

Every state has a deli that everyone knows about.
Some famous delis are known for their sandwiches, like New Jersey's White House Subs with their submarines or North Carolina's Neal's Deli with their pastrami biscuits.
Other famous delis reached notoriety because they were featured on national television, like Colorado's The Bagel Deli and Delaware's Maiale Deli.

Just like there are famous restaurants all over the country, there are legendary delis in each state that every local knows about.

Some delis are famous for the food they serve, while others are famous for appearing on television or being considered the best in town.

Keep reading to find out what the most well-known deli is in your state.

Alabama's Chappy's Deli is famous for its mixture of New York flavor and Southern charm.

Sandwich at Chappy's Deli. Miranda L./ Yelp

Alaska's Mo's Deli is famous for being an authentic Jewish deli.

A pastrami sandwich at Mo's Deli. Kendall N./ Yelp

Arizona's Chompie's has famous "Jewish Sliders" that were featured on the Travel Channel.

Sliders at Chompie's. Stephanie P./ Yelp

Arkansas' Mikey's Smoked Meats and Deli is famous for its, well, smoked meats.

Mikey's Smoked Meats and Deli. Mike E./ Yelp

California's Langer's Deli has the world's most famous pastrami sandwiches.

The famous pastrami sandwich at Langer's Deli. Jessy I./ Yelp

Colorado's The Bagel Deli is so famous among locals that it was featured on the Food Network.

A meal at the Bagel Deli. Clarissa J./ Yelp

Connecticut's Rein's Deli is famous for serving New York-style foods for 45 years.

Potato pancakes at Rein's Deli. Sho R./ Yelp

Delaware's Maiale Deli is famous for being on the Food Network.

Chicken sausage at Maiale Deli. Robert S./ Yelp

Florida's Toasted Bagelry & Deli is famous for its bagels.

Toasted Baglery & Deli. Mercedes E./ Yelp

Georgia's Reuben's Deli offers one of the best Reuben sandwiches in the state.

Reuben's Deli sandwich. Chris D./ Yelp

Hawaii's CJ's Deli is famous for being the first New York-style deli on the islands.

CJ's Deli. Nani N./ Yelp

Idaho's Cobby's Sandwich Shop is famous for being the oldest in the state.

Cobby's Sandwich Shop. Nani V./ Yelp

Illinois' J.P. Graziano Grocery Co. is famous for being the best deli in the state.

J.P. Graziano Grocery Co. Christopher V./ Yelp

Indiana's Shapiro's is famous for serving customers for over 100 years.

Shapiro's sandwich. Rob Y./ Yelp

Iowa's Graziano Brothers deli is famous for its sausage.

Sausage at Graziano Brothers. Cindy Vy N./ Yelp

Kansas' Porubsky's has been a local favorite since 1947.

Sandwich and pickles at Porubsky's. Juan L./ Yelp

Kentucky's Engine House Deli and Pizza Pub is famous for being located in a former firehouse.

Sandwich from the Engine House Deli. Chad C./ Yelp

Louisiana's Fertitta’s Delicatessen is famous because it's on the National Register of Historic Places.

A sandwich from Fertitta’s Delicatessen. Ashley M./ Yelp

Maine's Amato's was named one of the best delis by Food Network.

A sandwich from Amato's. Barbara P./ Yelp

Maryland's Attman's Deli is a favorite among locals and is known for its corned beef.

The corned beef at Attman's Deli. Buonarotti G./ Yelp

Massachusetts' Zaftigs' Delicatessen has been named the best deli in Boston.

A pastrami sandwich at Zaftigs. Tami C./ Yelp

Michigan's Zingerman's Deli is famous among locals.

A sandwich from Zingerman's Deli. Darrin K./ Yelp

Minnesota's Cecil's Delicatessen is famous because it's known as an institution.

A sandwich from Cecil's Delicatessen. Charlie E./ Yelp

Mississippi's Delta Meat Market is famous for being one of the best delis in the country.

The deli at the Delta Meat Market. Stephen F./ Yelp

Missouri's Gioia's Deli is famous for its hot salami.

The famous hot salami sandwich at Gioia's Deli. Ryan S./ Yelp

Montana's Tagliare Delicatessen is famous for its breads.

Tagliare Delicatessen. Victoria T./ Yelp

Nebraska's Ansel's Pastrami and Bagels is known for its water.

Ansel's. Ansel's Pastrami and Bagels/ Yelp

Nevada's Manhattan Deli is famous for being the best deli in the state.

A sandwich from Manhattan Deli. Dawn N./ Yelp

New Hampshire's Biederman's Deli was named one of Oprah's favorites.

A sandwich from Biederman's Deli. Ashley M./ Yelp

New Jersey's White House Subs is famous for its submarine sandwiches.

A submarine from White House Subs. Mike F./ Yelp

New Mexico's Relish is famous for its award-winning sandwiches.

A sandwich at Relish. Relish Gourmet Sandiwches/ Yelp

New York's Katz's Delicatessen is arguably the most famous in the country.

Pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen. Marina Nazario/Business Insider

North Carolina's Neal's Deli is famous for its pastrami biscuits.

The famous biscuit sandwich at Neal's Deli. Christopher H./ Yelp

North Dakota's Country House Deli is famous among locals for serving the community for four decades.

A sandwich from Country House Deli. Lance C./ Yelp

Ohio's Larder Delicatessen and Bakery is a favorite of Food and Wine magazine.

A sandwich from Larder Delicatessen and Bakery. Sheena W./ Yelp

Oklahoma's Mediterranean Imports and Deli is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine.

A dish at Mediterranean Imports and Deli. Anna F./ Yelp

Oregon's Kenny and Zuke's is famous because it has long been considered one of the best Jewish delis in the country.

A Reuben sandwich from Kenny and Zuke's. Max M./ Yelp

Pennsylvania's Famous 4th Street Delicatessen has been a staple in Philadelphia for decades.

Famous pastrami sandwich. Sari Marissa G./ Yelp

Rhode Island's Hudson Street Deli is famous for its large grinders.

Sandwiches from Hudson Street Deli. Kristen S./ Yelp

South Carolina's Groucho's Deli is famous for being a staple in the state.

A sandwich from Groucho's Deli. Michael Y./ Yelp

South Dakota's Dakota Butcher is famous for its meats.

Meats at a butcher shop. LUISA GONZALEZ/ Reuters

Tennessee's Mitchell's Delicatessen is famous for being one of the best places to eat in Nashville.

A sandwich from Mitchell's Delicatessen. Nick R./ Yelp

Texas' Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen is famous because it was the center of a documentary.

The eight decker sandwich from Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen. Cindy S./ Yelp

Utah's Feldman's Deli is famous for its sandwiches and bagels.

The sloppy joe at Feldman's Deli. Feldman's Deli/ Yelp

Vermont's Noonie's Deli is famous for its Vermonter sandwich.

The Purple Pleasure at Noonie's Deli. Matt P./ Yelp

Virginia's Padow's Ham and Deli is famous for its glazed hams.

Ham and cheese at Padow's. Kelly R./ Yelp

Washington's George's Sausage and Delicatessen is famous for being a Seattle staple.

A sandwich from George's Sausage and Delicatessen. Karlo G./ Yelp

West Virginia's Flying Fish Seafood Deli & Market is famous for its fresh seafood.

Po Boy at the Flying Fish Seafood Deli & Market. Sher Y./ Yelp

Wisconsin's Jake's Delicatessen is famous because it's been open for over 100 years.

Reuben at Jake's Delicatessen. Jake's Deli/ Yelp

Wyoming's R-Deli is famous for its western saloon vibes.

R-Deli. David W./ Yelp

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