Three slices of toast, held together by frilly toothpicks, can tell you a lot about a sandwich shop in Pennsylvania. I learned that the day a plain deli counter handed me a turkey club so tall I had to press it down just to take a bite.
Since then, I have been hunting for spots across the state that still build their clubs the old way, with real turkey, crisp bacon, and enough layers to need two hands. Here are eight counters worth the drive this weekend, each one with its own reason to be on your list.
1. Fat Boy’s Deli & Market, Bridgeport, PA
Early birds win at this Ford Street favorite, where the griddle fires up at 6 AM most days. Bridgeport is a walkable little Montgomery County borough of roughly 4,500 people, and this family-owned deli fits its main-street feel perfectly.
The turkey club here is a true triple decker, built with quality sliced turkey and fresh fixings stacked between three layers of toast. It sits on a menu beside ham hoagies, Italian hoagies, and a long breakfast sandwich, plus a build-it-your-way option for picky eaters…