Town Hall Deli – American
This bustling neighborhood landmark hums with the nostalgic energy of a classic American deli, where the air is thick with the savory scent of freshly sliced meats and the tangy zip of signature Russian dressing. Towering triple-decker sandwiches, meticulously layered between slices of soft, fragrant rye, offer a symphony of textures that celebrate the art of the perfect deli bite. It is a place where time-honored tradition is served on butcher paper, inviting guests to savor a rich culinary heritage in every hearty, hand-crafted mouthful.
74 1st Street, South Orange, 07079 +1-973-762-4900 https://townhalldeli.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (549 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, kosher, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, zone, tlc, detox, aip, carnivore, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
What diners are saying
Celebrated as the birthplace of the New Jersey Sloppy Joe, Town Hall Deli draws diners from far and wide for its legendary sandwiches. Guests rave about the exceptional bread quality, particularly in the Reuben, and highlight standout items like the well-seasoned grilled chicken sub and pineapple habanero chicken sandwich. While some reviewers note inconsistent service and higher price points for custom orders, many appreciate the meticulous sandwich construction, perfect coleslaw, and the friendly staff who honor first responders.
Menu
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes contain two meats and Swiss cheese, three slices of rye bread, dry cole slaw and Russian dressing. Disclaimer: Each whole sandwich feeds 2-3 people!
- The Favorite Joe (Half) - $18.99: Roast Beef, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Favorite Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Roast Beef, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Original Joe (Half) - $18.99: Ham, Tongue and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Original Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Ham, Tongue and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Gourmet Joe (Half) - $18.99: Town Hall Turkey, Roast Beef and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Gourmet Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Town Hall Turkey, Roast Beef and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Smokin’ Joe (Half) - $18.99: Egg Salad, Cream Cheese, Nova and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Smokin’ Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Egg Salad, Cream Cheese, Nova and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Newstead Joe (Half) - $18.99: Turkey, Corned Beef and Roast Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Newstead Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Turkey, Corned Beef and Roast Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Montrose Joe (Half) - $18.99: Ham, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Montrose Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Ham, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Maplewood Joe (Half) - $18.99: Corned Beef, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Maplewood Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Corned Beef, Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The California Joe (Half) - $18.99: Tuna Salad, Egg Salad and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The California Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Tuna Salad, Egg Salad and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- The Brooklyn Joe (Half) - $18.99: Roast Beef, Corned Beef and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- The Brooklyn Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Roast Beef, Corned Beef and Swiss Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- The Jersey Joe (Half) - $18.99: Roast Beef, Ham and Swiss Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Jersey Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Roast Beef, Ham and Swiss Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The “Reduced Fat” Joe (Half) - $18.99: Town Hall turkey and Alpine lace Swiss on two layers of bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- The “Reduced Fat” Joe (Whole) - $34.99: Town Hall turkey and Alpine lace Swiss on two layers of bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Custom Joe (Half) - $18.99: You choose two meats and a cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Custom Joe (Whole) - $34.99: You choose two meats and a cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- ½ A Joe Sandwich with a Cup of Soup - $22.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Build A Sandwich
All sandwiches include a choice of toppings: lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, Town Hall Russian, cole slaw, pickle, chips.
- Town Hall Roasted Turkey - $16.99: Store-Cooked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Town Hall Roast Beef - $16.99: Store-Cooked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef - $16.99: Store-Cooked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Ham & Swiss - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Pastrami - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Tongue - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ham - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Virginia Ham - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kosher Salami - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hard Salami - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Genoa Salami - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Prosciutto - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Liverwurst - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey & Ham - $16.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Bologna - $13.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Chopped Chicken Liver - $14.99: Store-Made Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fish Filet - $14.99: Fridays only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Egg Salad - $13.99
- Brisket - $16.99
- Tuna Salad - $14.99
- Tuna & Egg - $14.99
- Chicken Salad - $14.99
- Shrimp Salad - $19.99
- Cheese Sandwich - $12.99
- Nova & Cream Cheese - $19.99
Specialty Sandwiches
- Muffuletta - $16.99: Ham, Genoa salami, provolone and Muffuletta olive spread on fresh focaccia
- Town Hall Club - $16.99: Three layers of toast (white, rye or wheat) with Town Hall turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato
- Town Hall Reuben - $16.99: Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with Russian dressing on rye bread
- Town Hall Hero - $16.99: Ham, salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar, sweet peppers and Town Hall mayo
- Town Hall Gobbler - $16.99: Roasted Town Hall turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy on rye bread
- The Godfather - $16.99: Grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar
- Town Hall Steak Sandwich - $18.99: Grilled strip steak (cooked to your liking) on a steak roll with lettuce and tomato
- Town Hall Meatball Sandwich - $15.99: Town Hall's store-made meatballs! (No pork) Store-made marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, toasted on a hero!
Paninis
- The American - $14.99: Virginia ham, Swiss or American cheese, grilled with lettuce and tomato
- The Venetian - $14.99: Proscuitto and mozzarella, grilled with lettuce and tomato
Healthy Options
- Tuna, Chicken or Egg Salad Platter - $13.99: Includes a scoop of the salad of your choice and served on a bed of lettuce, garnished with tomatoes and served with your choice of Town Hall cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad.
- Chef Salad - $14.99: Ham, turkey and swiss served on a bed of lettuce with your choice of dressing.
- Sloppy Joe Salad - $14.99: Ham, turkey and swiss served on a bed of lettuce with cole slaw and Russian dressing.
- Greek Salad - $12.99: Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato and red onion on a bed of lettuce with oil and vinegar dressing.
- Caesar Salad - $14.99: Grilled chicken, shredded parmesan cheese and croutons over a bed of Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing.
- Cobb Salad - $14.99: Bleu cheese, grilled chicken, boiled eggs, avocado, bacon bits, cucumber, tomato and chickpeas over a bed of lettuce with oil and vinegar dressing.
- Create your own platter - $12.99
Wraps
Your choice of wrap (plain, whole wheat, tomato basil or spinach)
- Grilled Chicken Wrap - $16.99
- Town Hall Turkey Wrap - $16.99
- Tuna, Chicken or Egg Salad Wrap - $16.99
- Sloppy Joe Wrap - $16.99: Any two meats, cole slaw, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese
Soups
Offered Daily: Chicken Noodle & Matzo Ball Soup. Rotating daily specials.
- Soup (Pint) - $6.99
- Soup (Quart) - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads (By Weight/Portion)
- Potato Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- German Potato Salad - $7.99: with or without bacon
- Red Bliss Potato Salad - $7.99
- Cole Slaw - $7.99
- Macaroni Salad - $7.99
- Tri-Colored Pasta Salad - $7.99
- Ham Salad - $7.99
- Cucumber Salad - $7.99
- Mediterranean Salad - $7.99
- Egg Salad - $10.99
- Tuna Salad - $11.99
- Shrimp Salad - $20.99
- Chicken Salad - $11.99
- Chopped Chicken Liver - $11.99
- Israeli Salad - $9.99
- Health Salad - $8.99
Sides
- ¼ lb Cole Slaw, Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad - $2.49
- Whole Pickle - $1.75: new, full sour or dill
- Homemade Fries - $3.99
- Potato Knish - $4.99: potato, spinach and meat
- Potato Pancake - $4.99
- ½ Roasted Chicken - $5.99
- Chili - $6.99: no beans
- Macaroni & Cheese - $6.99
- Pot Pie - $6.99: chicken, beef or turkey
- Sliced Nova (per lb.) - $39.49
- Cheddar Spread (per ½ lb.) - $7.49
- Hot Dog - $3.99
- Chili Dog - $4.99
- White Fish (per lb.) - $17.99
- Herring (per lb.) - $11.99
- Cheeseburger - $7.99
- Hamburger - $6.99
Children's Menu
- Chicken Fingers - $4.99
- Peanut Butter & Jelly - $3.99
- Mac n’ Cheese - $4.99
- Grilled Cheese - $5.99
- Bologna - $6.99
Breakfast
All include three eggs, three meats and two slides of cheese.
- Egg Sandwich - $5.99
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $6.99
- Egg with Taylor Ham or Bacon - $7.49
- Egg & Cheese with Taylor Ham or Bacon - $7.99
Desserts
- Homemade Rice Pudding (Small) - $4.49
- Homemade Rice Pudding (Large) - $5.49
- Town Hall’s Own New Jersey Cheesecake (Whole) - $27.49
- Town Hall’s Own New Jersey Cheesecake (Slice) - $4.49
- Homemade Baked Brownies Plain - $4.49
- Homemade Baked Brownies with Walnuts - $4.79
- Pound Cake - $3.99: plain, lemon, marble, banana nut, cranberry nut
- Town Hall’s Own Crumb Cake - $4.49
- Traditional Black and White Cookies - $3.99
- Bread Pudding - $3.99
- Sliced Apples & Cinnamon - $2.49
- Fruit Salad - $4.49
Frequently Asked Questions about Town Hall Deli
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly ($) deli is suitable for families, offering kid-friendly dishes like chicken fingers, mac n’ cheese, hamburgers, and peanut butter & jelly.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this landmark by ordering their legendary New Jersey Sloppy Joe or a Reuben, which guests praise for exceptional bread quality.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours, but the restaurant maintains an active website at https://townhalldeli.com/.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Town Hall Deli is categorized as budget-friendly ($), though some reviews mention higher price points for custom orders.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Sliced Apples & Cinnamon and Peanut Butter & Jelly, while Sliced Apples & Cinnamon is the only gluten-free dish listed.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.5/5, guests praise the legendary Sloppy Joes and Reuben bread quality, while noting inconsistent service and higher custom prices.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Main concerns mentioned in customer reviews include inconsistent service and higher price points for custom orders.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Town Hall Deli specializes in American cuisine, operating as a classic deli famous for its signature New Jersey Sloppy Joe sandwiches.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Vegan and gluten-free options include Sliced Apples & Cinnamon, while high-protein choices include The Newstead Joe and The Gourmet Joe.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Town Hall Deli has an overall average rating of 4.5/5, reflecting high customer satisfaction for its legendary sandwiches and service.
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