Nicolo’s Italian Bakery & Deli
“This is the best Deli in all of Essex County, while topping it off with an unbelievable bakery!!”
“They make a killer chicken, broccoli Rabe and fresh mozzarella roll up thing with a hit of balsamic.”
“When you go to check them out a definite
must try is the potato and egg sandwich!”
Nicolo’s Italian Bakery & Deli
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Your food may be great; but your service sucks! This is Yelp and the story must be told.
We came in on Easter Saturday, on a verbal tip from one of the guys from the Red Eye coffee shop who raved about this place. Great, all we needed were some deli meats to make grilled cheese sandwiches later. Found parking right in front, score! Walked in to your typical Italian bakery/deli – the baked goods looked good. The store was pretty busy everyone picking up fresh bread.
We wandered around the shop checking everything out, finally got to ordering some prosciutto and and some peppered ham. The lady who was helping up definitely knew her stuff when it came to meats; but there were no pleasantries whatsoever.
We also brought home a couple of soups, we didn't have them for a couple of days – and yes they were really good!
Checking out was another barrage of unpleasantries, c'mon if someone wishes you a Happy Easter, you can at least smile. I also noticed all patrons were treated in the same fashion. Why would anyone tolerate that?
Perhaps this is what you are known for, great food and crappy attitudes? And this is what Yelp is known for real and honest reviews.
Sorry, there won't be a next time.
Nicolo's is the best deli in the state of New Jersey. They have the freshest Italian bread. Their Italian hero with its ham, salami and provolone is phenomenal. Best of all, their prices are reasonable.
The best ingredients and the best bread and the absolute best sandwiches in town…possibly the entire Essex County. I love this place. These guys are just doing a great service to humanity.
Outstanding bread!
Only so-so prepared foods at unjustly high prices. The deli is decent, but no better than many a local places.
Unless you're a regular, be prepared to be ignored until you get a little pushy.
Do yourself a favor. Drive 5 minutes to Mastriano's in Bloomfield. Same bread, friendlier staff, better prepared foods and deli selection at more reasonable prices.
If you just want bread, this is your place!
I'm getting really bored with the "you're not part of the Italian family, so we're not going to talk to you" service. Hell, I swear today the lady at the register was forcing herself not to smile.
Sometimes I think people find this adds to the local charm. Personally, I think it's a nuisance. Granted I've been in the area long enough that it doesn't bother me too much. However, all things being equal, I'll go to the place with the nicer staff. Thing is, there are places in the area that are equal in quality with a nicer staff. Calandra's for bread. And as mentioned by another Yelper, Mastriano's for deli items.
As good as their food is, I wouldn't go to say that their items are the best; it certainly isn't the cheapest. The aforementioned places will have comparable, if not better items.
I probably won't be going back to this place.
Best bread in Essex County. I've been getting full on their italian bread and not eating my dinner since I was a little girl.
If I was reviewing just the bakery, this would be a 5 star. The breads and pastries are fabulous. I just got some stuff from the deli for dinner, and there was way too much garlic in it for me. I think I have lost my taste for garlic, so I didn't ding them further. I got the pork braciole (sp) and the broccoli rabe (I KNOW, it's supposed to have garlic but it was really too much – for me). If you love garlic, this is your place. I also got the tomato and mozzarella salad, and it had no flavor. And this IS tomato season. So I am a fan of the bakery, but I will steer clear of the deli, especially if I am going to be within 50 feet of anyone I care about.
I love nicolos… the food is always so fresh and authentic. It's a great place if you are in a hurry but even better if the weather is nice and you have time to sit outside to enjoy your lunch. I love the paninis they have made, ham cheese and tomato especially, as well as prosciutto, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella sub.
Lastly, make sure you try to sausage bread if you have the chance! Cant wait to stop here for lunch when im2in town next weekend!