About Us

Ray & Mike's Deli isn't trying to reinvent food.

We’re here to do it right — every single day.

What started as a neighborhood deli in Hamden became a local heavyweight for one reason: we don’t cut corners. Big portions. Quality ingredients. Fast execution. If it’s on the menu, it earns its spot.

We’re best known for our steak & cheese — and it’s not just talk.

Awards & Recognition

Best Steak & Cheese in Connecticut

Best Deli in Hamden

Best Lunch Spot

Multiple Readers' Choice & "Best Of" awards across state and local publications

Consistently ranked among Connecticut's top sandwich destinations

These aren’t participation trophies. They’re earned the hard way — by showing up, staying consistent, and feeding people who know good food when they taste it.

What keeps people coming back isn’t hype. It’s reliability. Same sandwich. Same standards. Same results. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before work, lunch in the middle of chaos, or feeding an entire crew, you know exactly what you’re getting.

This place runs on momentum.
The grills stay hot.
The line moves.
The food hits hard.

No trends. No shortcuts. Just a deli that delivers — and keeps winning.