Katzinger's Delicatessen
Best Deli in Columbus · OH
Free pickles and big sandwiches since 1984.
Katzinger's Delicatessen has been German Village's Jewish-style deli since 1984, stacking more than 50 named sandwiches — corned beef, pastrami, the Reuben — with a barrel of free pickles by the door. It's known for top-quality ingredients and a fiercely loyal Columbus following.
A neighborhood institution for four decades, Katzinger's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Deli in Columbus.
What they're known for
- 50+ named sandwiches
- Corned beef & pastrami Reuben
- Free barrel pickles
Customers said it first.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Columbus since 1984 — 42 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Columbus.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Columbus has kept Katzinger's Delicatessen busy for 42 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Columbus regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best deli in Columbus for 2025 for four decades of hand-built sandwiches and the serve-yourself pickle barrel in German Village.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Deli in Columbus Columbus, OH · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Katzinger's Delicatessen
The details, verified.
Clean, checkable facts about Katzinger's Delicatessen.
- Legal / trading name
- Katzinger's Delicatessen
- Category
- Delicatessen
- Founded
- 1984, Columbus, OH
- Founders
- Steve & Diane Warther
- Location
- 475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Centurion Award
- Best Deli in Columbus — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Katzinger's Delicatessen?
German Village deli since 1984, known for enormous hand-built sandwiches and its serve-yourself pickle barrels.
Is Katzinger's Delicatessen award-winning?
Yes — Katzinger's Delicatessen is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Deli in Columbus, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best deli in Columbus for 2025 for four decades of hand-built sandwiches and the serve-yourself pickle barrel in German Village.
Where is Katzinger's Delicatessen?
Katzinger's Delicatessen is in Columbus, OH.
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