Deli dreams are made of this: Thick slices of smoky pastrami piled high on rye. Steamy bowls of comforting chicken noodle soup. A creamy, tangy side of potato salad. The crunch of the perfect dill pickle.
Everyone has a beloved neighborhood spot to pop in and pick up these satisfying staples and more — fresh bagels, black-and-white cookies, smoked fish, blintzes and potato pancakes.
But beyond filling our stomachs, delis keep traditions alive and give us a taste of hometown nostalgia. Now it’s time to celebrate the ones that are doing it the best in South Florida.
Tell us: Which deli in Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade counties deserves the spotlight?
Readers, it’s all up to you! Nominate your favorite sit-down-style delis (sorry, no counters or takeout spots this time) for our 2026 Best of South Florida Dining series.
Let us know your go-to deli and gush over what makes it special: Thick sandwiches? Impressive dinner specials? Hot, savory knishes? We will highlight some of your comments in future stories.
The top five places that cut the mustard (aka those most-mentioned by you) will move on to the voting round.
Send us your nominations through Tuesday, March 17, by using the form below (if you can’t see it, click here).
Don’t miss previous Best of South Florida Dining series winners!