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The 10 Best Delis in Portland (2026)
Portland’s deli landscape includes long-running neighborhood counters, specialty markets, and small sandwich shops serving people across the city’s quadrants. This list was updated in 2026 and built strictly from Google review data: we apply a Bayesian-style weighted score that balances a business’s average rating with its review count so that high-volume, highly rated places rise to the top and tiny outliers don’t dominate. We included businesses listed on Google as delis, sandwich shops, restaurants, or deli-adjacent markets. The goal is to reflect where Portlanders leave consistently positive reviews, offering a practical starting point when you’re hunting for a dependable deli in the city.
This ranking is computed from Google reviews (our method). Listings marked Partner are paid advertising spots: they sit alongside the ranking without changing its order.
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Picone’s Quality Deli
Picone’s Quality Deli tops the list with a 4.9 average from 163 Google reviews, giving it the strongest combination of high rating and a meaningful review total. Google categorizes it as a Restaurant and its address on N Lombard Street places it in North Portland. In our weighted scoring, that near-perfect average paired with a solid number of reviews nudges Picone’s ahead of other highly rated spots.
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Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market holds a 4.8 average based on 2,127 Google reviews and is categorized as a Butcher shop deli; it sits on SE Woodstock Boulevard in Southeast Portland’s Woodstock area.
2127 reviews
Taylor Street Kitchen
Taylor Street Kitchen posts a 4.8 rating from 141 Google reviews and appears under the Sandwich category; the location on SW Taylor Street places it in Southwest Portland near the downtown corridor.
141 reviews
HG Provisions
HG Provisions is listed as a Deli with a 4.8 Google rating derived from 113 reviews, and its address on NW Glisan Street locates it in Northwest Portland.
113 reviews
The Deli
The Deli carries a 4.8 average from 78 Google reviews and is categorized as a Deli; its address on SE International Way places it in Milwaukie, just south of Portland.
78 reviews
East Side Deli – Commissary Kitchen & Delivery Hub
East Side Deli – Commissary Kitchen & Delivery Hub shows a 4.9 rating from 27 Google reviews and is listed as Sandwich; the address on SE Stephens Street places it in Southeast Portland.
27 reviews
Taste Tickler
Taste Tickler has a 4.7 Google rating across 981 reviews and appears in the Restaurant category, located on NE 14th Avenue in Northeast Portland.
981 reviews
Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen
Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen posts a 4.7 average from 925 Google reviews and is listed as a Deli; you’ll find it on NE Alberta Street in Northeast Portland.
925 reviews
Break Bread
Break Bread carries a 4.7 rating from 412 Google reviews and is categorized as a Deli, with an address on SW Main Street in Southwest Portland’s downtown area.
412 reviews
Lottie & Zula’s
Lottie & Zula’s holds a 4.7 average based on 351 Google reviews and appears as a Deli on Google, located on NE Russell Street in Northeast Portland.
351 reviews
Frequently asked questions
How should I choose a deli in Portland?
Look at recent customer reviews to get a sense of consistency, check the number of reviews as a measure of reliability, and confirm the Google category (deli, sandwich shop, market) to match what you want. Also scan menus or photos online and note hours and location relative to where you’ll be.
What do deli sandwiches and deli items typically cost?
Pricing varies by ingredients, portion size, and neighborhood; simple sandwiches are often more affordable while specialty or larger items cost more. Check a deli’s menu online or call ahead to confirm current prices and portion details before you go.
What should I check before ordering catering or large takeout from a deli?
Ask about minimum order sizes, lead time for large or special requests, delivery or pickup options, and whether they provide utensils, servingware, and reheating instructions. Confirm final pricing, cancellations, and any dietary accommodations in writing.
How was this ranking of delis compiled?
This list is based on Google review data and uses a weighted (Bayesian-style) score that combines a business’s average rating with its number of reviews so that both high ratings and substantial review counts influence the ranking. The dataset was updated in 2026 to reflect current Google listings and ratings.