Richards Delicatessen - Claymont

Charming little spot with delicious food at great prices. Ideal for a quick lunch break, and it definitely surpasses the Wawa next door.

Very friendly have a lunch special small sub soda small chips for $6.50 ,tasty cake outlet.Verity of different things in the store

Love their subs an how sweet an kind they are can't get any better then them ?

Taking a foodie mini day trip to the Claymont area along Philadelphia Pike, I found Richard's Delicatessen on the corner of Harvey Road in a shopping center behind the Goodwill. It's been open 49 years.As soon as I walked in the door, the pleasing aroma of an Italian sub hit me in the face. It smelled so good. I ended up ordering a yummy turkey sub, but was tempted to order the Italian. Next time.What made the visit worth noting is the hospitality of owners. Richard and Jo Ann. Their kindness was something you rarely find anymore. The nostalgic mom and pop deli is a blast from the past, but in a good way. It was such a delight to converse with them. I wanted to stay longer and listen to the stories of the decades old business. I forgot to ask when their 50th is, but should be celebrated in a world where five years for business is a success. I'll be back for the Italian.

This charming mom-and-pop shop takes you back in time. The hoagies are made to order, using fresh-cut meat rather than pre-sliced. They also offer chips and drinks, along with a little country store that has essentials like canned goods and paper towels. It's a beloved classic in Claymont!