The KC Deli List
Sandwich superheroes, rejoice:
have we got a list for you!
Our very first listicle– and the stakes are high. We’re covering the all-important topic of deli! From pastrami to matzo ball soup, sky high sandwiches to legendary sausages… here’s our roundup!
Breit’s Stein and Deli | 412 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
THE sandwich destination of Strawberry Hill, and a strong contender for the city’s best reuben.
D’Bronx | 7070 W 105th St, Overland Park, KS 66212
We’ll forever mourn the original 39th Street location, but thank goodness we can still get ahold of the goods in OP!
Milwaukee Delicatessan | 101 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
A downtown classic. Old school bar, ice cold beer, and pastrami piled high.
Meshuggah | Power & Light, Midtown + OP locations
Are we allowed to say it? Best bagel in KC!?
M&M Bakery and Deli | 1721 E 31st St, Kansas City, MO 64109
A sandwich staple in KC since 1962.
Bella Napoli | 6229 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113
Whatever Italian sub sandwich you order, make sure to add the spicy giardiniera if you like it hot.
King G | 500 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
A newcomer on the sandwich scene. Don’t sleep on the egg salad.
Missouri Mud Co. | 1294 W Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO 64083
Submitted to us by way of loyal readers (thanks, fam!), this Raymore spot slings one heck of a sandwich.
Charlie Hoopers | 12 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
A Brookside icon, with a sandwich menu you can rely on and a shuffleboard table to pass the time while you wait.
Bay Boy | 4706 Holly St, Kansas City, MO 64112
The Nebraskan is their take on a Rueben– served with their signature Dutch Crunch bread, it’s a supremely delicious sandwich.
Browne’s | 3300 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
An institution.
The Italian Sausage Company | 7315 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118
This Gladstone spot has made a name for itself, and it’s easy to see why– go gorge on their glorious deli delights!
Guy’s Deli | 4058 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
The notorious snack company of KC now serves up a full sandwich menu, and it’s freaking fantastic.
The Peanut | 5000 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112
The original. A BLT not to be trifled with.
Fetterman’s Deli | 2405 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
This Platte City deli serves the good stuff– corned beef brisket, navel-cut pastrami, baby swiss– they’re not messing around.
Q39 | 1000 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 and 11051 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210
That’s right, a BBQ joint– surprise, they serve one of the city’s best reubens!
Billie’s Grocery | 3216 Gillham Plaza Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64109
Gluten free and just as good, if not better? We said it. The Billie’s rueben is not to be slept on.
Werner’s Fine Sausages | 5736 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS 66202
The favorite rueben of Mission. And the sausages sure are fine! Make your own at home, or stand in line on the weekends for the perfect sausage and kraut.
The Downtown Deli by Flavor | 318 SW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Lee’s Summit sandwiches know what’s up!
Fritz's Smoked Meats and Superior Sausage Co | 10326 State Line Rd, Leawood, KS 66206
The name says it all– they are, indeed, superior.
