Phoenix has no shortage of brunch spots and breakfast cafes, but a true New York style bagel shop has always been harder to find. That is exactly what The Delicatessen by Chef Joey set out to change. Opened in Phoenix in 2025 by Chef Joey Maggiore and The Maggiore Group, this new concept brings classic East Coast deli culture to the desert with fresh bagels, stacked sandwiches, and a fast casual deli atmosphere.
The concept is inspired by traditional New York delis and even pays tribute to Chef Joey’s grandfather, who was a butcher from the Bronx.
Born in New York, Baked in the Desert
The Delicatessen centers around its build your own bagel bar, which allows guests to customize bagels with a variety of cream cheese spreads, toppings, and deli classics. Bagels are baked fresh daily and served alongside breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, pastries, and coffee drinks.
The menu focuses on classic deli favorites like hand carved pastrami, corned beef, and stacked sandwiches that feel straight out of a New York deli counter. The goal is simple: bring East Coast flavor and deli culture to Phoenix in a way that feels both nostalgic and new.
More Than a Grab and Go Spot
While many people stop in for a quick bagel and coffee, the space is designed to feel like more than just a grab and go breakfast spot. The Delicatessen has the energy of a classic deli where you might stop in for a quick bite but end up staying longer than planned.
It works for a casual breakfast, a quick lunch, or a weekend stop with friends. The mix of bagels, sandwiches, sweets, and coffee makes it an easy spot to return to again and again.
A New Phoenix Breakfast Staple
Chef Joey Maggiore is already known across the Valley for restaurants like Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, and The Mexicano, and The Delicatessen continues that trend of bold, high energy dining concepts.
With fresh bagels, stacked sandwiches, and true deli energy, The Delicatessen is quickly becoming one of the most talked about breakfast and lunch spots in Phoenix. If you have been looking for a New York style bagel shop in Arizona, this one belongs on your list.
