NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — No matter your favorite deli order — anything on the menu at the famed Hobby’s Deli in Newark is a can’t-miss. Serving up classics since 1962, the decades-old eatery has just been named one of the best Jewish delis in America by Food and Culture Magazine.
Their business is food and when it comes to Jewish delis, Hobby’s is one of the best for flavor, service and atmosphere.
“We want to be better today than we were yesterday, because if we do that, then we’re doing something good,” said owner Michael Brummer.
Brothers Michael and Marc Brummer grew up working in the deli that their dad purchased in 1962. Now it is a must-stop for Devils fans and many more who eat at the institution.
“Dad said the key to bring business is to buy good products, prepare them well, and above all be a mensch. Treat people the right way,” said owner Marc Brummer.
The two brothers like to dish it out on each other and keep their customers happy.
They say they get along every day, but when it comes to food they are best buddies even as they deal with rising supply costs. They say in September they got an increase on their core business by 75 percent.
The supplies are one thing – back in 2019, a fire damaged the front of the deli and that was followed by COVID a year later.
“You just keep plugging along and plugging along and, you know, some more accolades like we just got. And that helps,” Marc says.
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