6 delicious deli counters to discover in the Tri-Cities

Fresh meats, cheeses, ready-made salads and hot meals just waiting to be scooped up and brought home to be devoured… walking into a good deli is like walking into a unique form of food heaven. It’s a place where you can simultaneously discover new tastes and be reconnected with distant memories from your childhood.

Here’s a list of some of our favourite deli counters in the Tri-Cities so that you can restock your fridge with a healthy supply of specialty foods—both familiar and new—and maybe even a few snacks for the ride home.

Maria’s Homestyle Perogies European Deli

As their name suggests, Maria Homestyle Perogies European Deli specializes in making different types of perogies with fillings like pork, cabbage and potato (hot tip: you can get a free order when you spend $40 or more!) as well as a variety of other European delicacies like schnitzels and cabbage rolls. Their desserts are no less enticing—if you’ve never tried Russian honey cake or German nut strudel, Maria’s got both and they look delicious.

Address: 2541 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam

Europe Bakery & Deli

If you’re in the market for bread, sweets or a full-blown custom cake, Europe Bakery & Deli does it all. While this deli makes some incredible baked goods and confectionary items, they have a lot of delicious cured meats to choose from too, like Bavarian meatloaf and European ham (to name drop two among hundreds), making this a great stop anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth or make a mean sandwich.

Address: 2552 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam

Casa Del Pane Bakery & Deli

This is a one-stop shop for all your Italian kitchen needs, from traditional fruity panettone to all the varieties of salami we can imagine. Casa Del Pane has been in the pastry business for over 40 years, making some of the most beautiful cakes and confectionary items in the neighbourhood. They also sell multiple types of bread and pasta varieties—you might even discover a new pasta shape on your walk through the aisles.

Address: 242 Newport Dr, Port Moody

Mulino Italian Deli

Mulino Italian Deli is a quaint Italian grocery store that offers authentic, handmade pastas and ready to bake meals, as well as a selection of sauces, olive oils and Italian flours. Be sure to come in with an empty stomach, as their takeout menu consists of tasty paninis and sandwiches like “spicy Italiano” and “three Italian meat medley” as well as sweet treats like cannoli. You’ve got to get a treat after browsing the aisles, right?

Address: 2519 St Johns St, Port Moody

Euro Food Tri-City

If you’re on the hunt for Eastern European goods, whether that’s smoked fish or nostalgic candies, you can be certain that Euro Food carries it (and much, much more). You can find one of the best selections of smoked and cured meat here, with items like Polish headcheese and Cervalet salami that don’t typically make an appearance in other deli counters. Their seafood preserves are also worth noting here, carrying every kind of canned fish you can possibly imagine.

Address: 555 North Rd #1, Coquitlam

Giancarlo Italian Deli

Come prepared to eat well if you’re visiting Giancarlo Italian Deli, as they sell different types of classic Italian deli sandwiches filled to the brim with deli meats and cheeses to eat in-store or take out, as well as a generous selection of imported goods like panettone and specialty olive oils. You’re almost guaranteed to walk out with double the items that are on your shopping list!

Address: 1115 Austin Ave, Coquitlam