Known for its oversized sandwiches, AJ’s Italian Deli brings unapologetic New York Italian deli energy to East Boca Raton, serving towering heroes, subs, fresh pasta, daily soups and breakfast made the old-school way.
Owner Emily Aronson spent decades thinking about opening a neighborhood Italian spot before finally bringing it to life.
“AJ’s Italian Deli has been a lifelong dream of mine,” Aronson says. After more than 20 years as a stay-at-home mom raising three children, the timing finally felt right. “The name AJ’s makes it even more special — it’s named after my children, Alexa, Jared and Jordan, so this really is a piece of my heart brought to life. Now that my kids are grown, I finally decided it was my time.”
The deli’s cheeky “Big A— Subs” tagline is more than marketing. It’s a callback to Aronson’s New York upbringing and the straightforward expectations of a real Italian deli…