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When you want a good, mouthwatering lunch, nothing beats a freshly made Deli sandwich! With a side and a pickle slice…Life is Good! Winston-Salem is home to some excellent delis, and they will make sure you leave with a smile on your face. You can’t go wrong with these choices.
Acadia Foods
Acadia is a family-owned deli, coffee shop, and market that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Hot and cold sandwiches, plates, salads, and baked goods. Choose one of their sandwiches or build your own!
- Washington Park, 228 W. Acadia Ave., Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-331-3251
- Mon-Sat, 8 am-8 pm; Sun, 8 am-1 pm
American Deli
American Deli has a full menu including subs, wraps, a Reuben, burgers, and chicken wings. They are the home of the original Lemon Pepper Wet wings.
- 3300 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-842-5712
- Mon-Thurs, 11 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am-10 pm; Closed Sunday
Bobo’s Deli and Grill
Bobo’s Deli has expanded significantly, now featuring 10 salads, a variety of deli sandwiches, and new side items. The sandwiches are piled high with meat and served with a side item.
- 3478 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-760-3711
- Mon-Sat, 11 am-9 pm; Closed Sunday
The Carving Board
The Carving Board is a premiere deli and cafe that is family owned and operated. They offer soups, salads, and sandwiches prepared fresh daily.
- 318 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC (in Thruway Shopping Center)
- 336-748-9118
- Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm; Closed Sunday
Dioli’s Italian Market
Their Italian desserts are delicious too!
Dioli’s serves hot and cold sandwiches, subs, and wraps. They have house-made pimento cheese, mozzarella and tomato salad, meatballs and sauce, and fresh fruit every day.
- 2898 Reynolda Road, STE 300, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-724-9900
- Tues-Sat, 9 am-4 pm; Sun, 10 am-2:30 pm; Closed Monday
Downtown Deli
Downtown Deli and Cafe is owned and operated by two friends who have been serving soups & salads, hot & cold sandwiches, subs, wraps, and beer for over 20 years. Friendly atmosphere.
- 1 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem (Downtown)
- 336-721-1750
- Mon-Fri, 9 am-2 pm; Closed Sat & Sun
Hero House
Hero House, founded in 1975, is pleased to have been serving Winston-Salem great food at affordable prices all these years. They offer hot and cold subs and deli sandwiches, salads, and more.
- 914 S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-768-3944
- Tues-Sun, 11 am-9 pm; Closed Monday
Jason’s Deli
If you have never had a Muffuletta, you have to try one!
Jason’s Deli is a family-owned business that believes everything begins with wholesome ingredients. They offer soups, sandwiches, wraps, muffulettas, and paninis.
- 1005 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-794-0015
- Mon-Sun, 8 am-10 pm
McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli features soups, salads, stuffed baked potatoes, hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, and wraps. They have a wide choice of items on their menu. Order at the counter and sit down, relax, and enjoy.
- 368 E. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-377-3005
- Mon-Thurs, 10 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am-10 pm; Sun, 10 am-9 pm
Mike’s Deli
Mike’s Deli serves great food, featuring sandwiches, soups, hoagies, burgers, chicken, and more. Busy during lunch hour, but worth the wait.
- Parkway Plaza, 1211 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-748-0155
- Mon-Fri, 11 am-8 pm; Sat, 11 am-7 pm; Sun, 11 am-3 pm
O’Brien’s Deli
O’Brien’s is the authentic deli experience, with quality deli meats, homemade sides, and friendly service. Classic sandwiches featuring The Reuben, Turkey Melt, and Cuban. Fresh-made sides and soups, and build-your-own sandwich.
- 4001 Country Club Lane #C, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-765-9722
- Mon-Sat, 11 am-4 pm; Closed Sunday
TJ’s Deli and Grill
TJ’s is Home of the Cham, which is a deep-fried chicken breast sandwich with ham and provolone. They also feature deli sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, sides, hamburgers, hoagies, and wraps. Not to mention Farm Fresh Ice Cream!
- Club Haven Shopping Center, 5017 Country Club Road, Winston Salem, NC
- 336-760-0488
- Mon-Sat, 11 am-9 pm; Closed Sunday
Washington Perk and Provisions
Washington Perk is a deli disguised as a coffee shop. They offer some wonderful lunch choices as well as delicious coffee. Breakfast all day, deli sandwiches, soups, salads, and daily specials.
- 301 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-448-5197
- Mon-Thurs, 7:30 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 7:30 am-11 pm; Sun, 8 am-8 pm
For the Early Riser
There are so many wonderful places to choose from. If you are an early riser and out and about when the sun’s coming up feeling hungry, we have you covered. We found some great breakfast places for you to try.
Is there a Deli you like best or one that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
