Long before anyone waited in line at a truck window for lunch, one Newark counter was already handing out sandwiches big enough to need their own zip code. It opened its doors in 1962, when downtown workers wanted a fast, filling midday meal and a friendly face behind the counter.
Six decades later, the same family spirit still runs the room, the portions still come in two-meal sizes, and hockey fans still stop in before heading to the arena down the street. Keep reading to learn where this lunchtime legend sits, what keeps people coming back, and how to time a visit so the kitchen is still open when you arrive.
A Downtown Address Worth Circling
Some lunch spots chase trends, and some simply outlast them. Hobby’s Delicatessen & Restaurant belongs firmly in the second group.
The deli sits at 32 Branford Pl #2723, Newark, NJ 07102, right in the heart of downtown Newark, New Jersey. It is a short walk from the Prudential Center, the arena that hosts New Jersey Devils games and big college tournaments…