Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
For Sandwiches in Minneapolis–St. Paul, the local food press points to Marty's Deli, Cecil's, and Clancey's Meats • Deli • Market. Picks from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Marty's Deli · Northeast
Marty's Deli builds tightly edited sandwiches around house focaccia, carefully sourced meats, sharp condiments, and vegetable combinations with real structure. The sunny Lowry Avenue counter also serves breakfast and a few rotating specials. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine covers Marty’s in its sandwich survey and current Twin Cities restaurant list.
Cecil's · Highland Park
Cecil's has operated as a Jewish deli, bakery, and market in Highland Park since 1949. Corned beef, pastrami, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, and rye bread sustain the old school menu. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's current restaurant coverage includes the deli as a longstanding St. Paul institution.
Clancey's Meats • Deli • Market · Linden Hills
Clancey's combines a whole animal butcher shop with a sandwich counter and small dining room. Roast beef, turkey, tuna salad, ham, and corned beef are piled onto local bread until the day's supply runs out. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's sandwich feature examines the shop's move to Grand Avenue and expanded service.
North Star Deli · Tangletown
North Star Deli channels Minnesota hockey nostalgia into a concise menu of substantial hot and cold sandwiches. Pastrami, ham, roast beef, burgers, and playful local references fill a mostly takeout shop near 46th and Grand. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's sandwich coverage names the deli and discusses its neighborhood role.
Kinsley's Smokehouse Deli · Prospect Park
Kinsley's brings smoked meat deli sandwiches to the Market at Malcolm Yards. Pastrami, turkey, brisket, and house sauces turn up in generously layered builds alongside soups and sides. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine included the counter in its 2025 new restaurant package and later devoted a feature to its Reuben.
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