Some Of The Most Mouthwatering Sandwiches In Wisconsin Are Served At This Unassuming Local Gem

Stalzy’s Deli and Bakery in Madison serves delicious, handcrafted sandwiches and is a local favorite.

On Madison’s east side, there’s a wonderful little restaurant that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a New York deli. Stalzy’s Deli and Bakery serves up delicious sandwiches that are piled high with goodness. It’s a local institution that serves up some of the best sandwiches in Wisconsin—it's worth a visit to this charming Madison neighborhood, but be sure to arrive hungry. Here’s what you need to know about Stalzy’s Deli and Bakery.

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You’ll find Stalzy’s Deli and Bakery on Madison’s Atwood Avenue. It’s a street that’s home to an eclectic mix of stores, restaurants and entertainment spots. You can enjoy a world class concert, a delicious Wisconsin ice cream cone – or head to Stalzy’s for lunch.

This little deli’s secret, and its mission, is simple: create simple hand-crafted food from scratch. It takes plenty of time to do everything carefully and correctly and the results are sublime!

The deli opened in 2010 and it quickly became a destination restaurant. It has a ton of loyal customers and when you taste the food you’ll understand why so many people keep coming back.

The owners of the deli put a lot of effort into seeking out local purveyors and they use fresh and delicious Wisconsin products wherever possible.

The menu includes some of the best burgers in town. They are made with 1/3 pound Fisher Family Farms beef patties. Sandwiches are the real star of the show here. If you’re not sure what to order, go with a Reuben – they are made with your choice of pastrami, corned beef, or turkey pastrami.

One of the best things about Stalzy’s is the bread – it sells full loaves of delicious house-baked rye that are sliced and reat to eat.

Feeling hungry for a Reuben? Learn more about the best sandwiches in Wisconsin on the Stalzy’s Deli and Bakery website. Once you’ve taken in a meal at Stalzy’s, there's a lot more great food to discover. Here’s where to eat in Wisconsin.

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