Jack Ford

A corner deli that has become as much a part of Newark’s identity as the city itself is still serving generations of customers more than a century after opening its doors. Hobby’s Deli, located at the corner of Branford Place and Halsey Street, has been a Newark staple for over 100 years and has remained in the same family for the past eight decades. Its slogan, “Established before you were born,” reflects not just its longevity, but the way the city and its people have grown around it.

A corner deli that has become as much a part of Newark’s identity as the city itself is still serving generations of customers more than a century after opening its doors. Hobby’s Deli, located at the corner of Branford Place and Halsey Street, has been a Newark staple for over 100 years and has remained in the same family for the past six decades. Its slogan, “Established before you were born,” reflects not just its longevity, but the way the city and its people have grown around it.