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Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Review
About
Established before you were born. Rated a top 10 Delicatessen in America (Food and Wine Magazine) Rated Best Pastrami in America (Farandwide.com) Extensive Gluten Free Menu
Features
CUISINES
American, Deli
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Delivery
Discover
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Does this place accept credit cards?
Order delivery
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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4.7
240 reviews
Excellent
181
Very good
49
Average
8
Poor
2
Terrible
0
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Zwoman77
159 contributions
Feb 2025 • solo
The food was made fresh to order and was delicious. Even better than the food was the owner who made sure I felt comfortable eating there knowing I have to be gluten free. They were very carful to ensure I could eat safely. They even added a free gf cookie. I will definitely be back and recommend them to anyone with or without gluten issues.
Written February 23, 2025
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Sunshine34500
West Orange2162 contributions
Dec 2019 • business
Few real authentic deli’s remain today. With the wood floors, scurrying wait staff, mile high ++ triple decker sandwiches, you bear the long wait and drool. Noisy, fun and delicious. Can’t beat the pastrami or corned beef. Best french fries. Come hungry.
Written April 14, 2020
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brianbesser
Barre30 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
I reserved a large table to go out to lunch after a sad occasion at the cemetery. Topnotch traditional Jewish deli food, with large portions. Be sure to arrive hungry! But the food is not what stands out the most. We were treated like part of the family. The manager gave us personal attention and seems to treat all the customers that way. As they say on their T shirt: "we were established before you were born!" I hope this family run restaurant remains in business "for your children and grandchildren."
Written August 23, 2023
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Ok Connie L
New Jersey433 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
They are open until 7PM only on NJ Devils game nights. Parking lot (fee) a block away. My friend eats here every game day but this was my first time. Pickles on the table when you sit down. We all had the pastrami on rye. Nice moist meat. Good taste. Prices reasonable. Server and service was wonderful!
Written February 2, 2020
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Edgar Ortiz
Mexico City20 contributions
Jan 2025 • business
He's got a lot of fame, there's always people waiting... but I think it's just because of the experience. It's not the best pastrami sandwich I've ever eaten. Let's say it's a tourist spot, but a thousand times better to visit Joe's Pizza
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Written January 25, 2025
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Tara Heagele
Hamilton1354 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I've been to Hobby's on several occasions - sometimes with just a few of us, sometimes in large groups. I've never had a bad meal there. In fact, I've never heard anyone say that they had a bad meal there. This place is a Newark institution! I wasn't there to see it when it opened in the 1960's but I feel like not much has changed - and that's a good thing! The staff is always great, the portions are large, the prices are right, and the food is delicious. Our favorite meal is the Chico Reubon. Yum!
Written February 23, 2020
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Viola K
Newark39 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
I went there recently got a brisket sandwich. Open face it was to die for. The sour tomato are the best. It was definitely worth the price. Both the waitress and young lady name Kim who helped were both some helpful. Will be visiting again
Written April 18, 2024
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Matt W
Kingsport218 contributions
Jul 2023 • business
Awesome people and amazing food! I was fortunate enough to be able to stop in for lunch and it was such a great experience. Our server and both Brummer brothers were so very accommodating and welcoming. They are very proud of their business and it certainly shows!
Written July 25, 2023
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Amanda
London43 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Excellent deli! Service amazing and food was great! Had matzoh ball soup and corn beef and pastrami sandwiches and everything was great!
Written July 24, 2023
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london057
Dublin680 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
They have a great hot pastrami sandwich. Another thing their potato said is good too. Lastly, this is the place to eat in Downtown Newark .
Written March 31, 2023
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Tom M
Kingston248 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
Hobby’s has great deli food, with large portions, quick and friendly service and good prices. The onion rings are excellent, as are the pickles on the tables. We’ll be back!
Written December 24, 2022
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Stan Tecza
Connecticut11216 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Rainy day in Newark and Hobby Deli matzah ball soup hits the spot. Triple decker overstuffed Sammy was delicious.
Written October 7, 2022
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Michael R
Toms River18 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
When we're visiting around town we usually go here for the nostalgia, family been coming here for decades. Nice to come and reminisce days gone by. They have the deli best sandwiches. The FD was here to p/u lunch. That says it all.
Written April 7, 2021
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Joel
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • none
I went there to get good chopped liver. Was terribly disappointed . I love chopped liver and it is hard to find, I ordered sandwich. too much egg and too creamy. Just didn.t like .
Written February 9, 2021
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Quest510867
Winnipeg22 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We’re from Winnipeg Canada and we were staying the night in a hotel before we head home. After we checked into our room we decided to go find something for lunch so we checked with the front desk on their recommendations for a place to eat and it just so happens that one of the owners of Hobbys was in the lobby (Michael) he said he had a place and if we wanted to follow him he had the perfect place. He laughed and showed us his shirt🤗HOBBYS DELI. We chatted and headed to the Deli and the sandwiches and soup were amazing and the decor was New Jersey Devils sticks Jerseys and pictures of the Delis history. Staff were very friendly and Thank you Michael for an experience that we will remember.
Written February 25, 2020
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