The Must-Visit Deli In New Jersey Is Among Best In America

New Jersey's Best Deli You Need to Try

When we think of "deli," we probably think of sandwiches like pastrami and corned beef. Maybe you think of potato salad or coleslaw? Does the large barrel with the pickles pop into your head? I see these thoughts and images when someone says to me, "Let's go to a deli."

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I like corned beef on rye with mustard and a side of potato salad and a pickle when I go to a traditional deli.

Lovefood posted an article written by Ella Buchan that listed the best delis to visit in America. "Broadly defined as a place that sells ready-to-eat foods, a deli can be a bustling counter-service spot dishing out huge sandwiches or a specialty store offering Jewish, Italian, or Eastern European delicacies. We’ve searched each state for the best and most highly rated deli, from street-corner stalwarts where the sausages, cured meats, and pickles are made in-house, to favorite places when you're looking to satisfy those lunchtime cravings."

Their selection for us here in New Jersey is located in Middlesex County. The famous Harold’s New York Deli in Edison. Lovefood says, "Pretty much everything is made fresh in-house at Harold’s New York Deli (which, despite the name, is very much in New Jersey). There’s the coleslaw, packed with crunch and zingy flavor, and an array of perfect pickles, usually displayed on what the joint claims is the world’s longest pickle bar. The sandwiches, too, are out of this world, made with the best bread and absolutely packed with fillings like pastrami."

The fact that they have a "pickle bar" is something to go and see! I don't think I have ever visited a "pickle bar."? So I need to drive up to Edison and visit Harold's. The only thing I would do is change the name to "Harold's New Jersey Deli" lol.

Harold's Deli is located at  1173 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837. Check out this REVIEW of Harold's for a deeper look into this iconic deli.