Newark’s Hobby’s Deli Named Best Shop in New Jersey; Best Patrami in U.S.

A new Gourmandize ranking puts Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant at the top of New Jersey's sandwich scene. The Newark institution keeps stacking up national awards.

Since 1962, this family shop has mastered Jewish deli classics. Their signature pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, built on fresh rye bread, draw crowds daily. Every bite tells a story of time-tested methods passed down through generations.

The awards keep coming. Food & Wine Magazine ranks it among America's 10 finest delis. Farandwide.com crowned their pastrami the nation's best. The New York Times can't stop praising their menu.

In an age of shortcuts, Hobby's stands firm. Workers cure meat in massive steel vats, a practice unchanged for six decades. Their commitment to quality shows in every slice.

The menu stretches far past sandwiches. Hot matzo ball soup steams in bowls, while crisp potato pancakes sizzle on plates. Golden onion rings crunch with each bite. These dishes turn first-time visitors into regulars.

Downtown Newark's streets have changed, but this corner stays constant. Three generations of the same family have preserved their grandfather's vision, keeping traditions alive in every recipe.

Gourmandize's state-by-state sandwich search proves what locals already knew: New Jersey's delis rank among the finest anywhere.

Visit the original Newark location to taste what makes this place special. Lines form early as sandwich lovers travel miles for their famous stacked creations.