Katzinger's Delicatessen

The overview

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

The public record

What reviewers already knew.

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Public-record snapshot as of July 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.

The verification

Why this business cleared the bar.

Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Katzinger's Delicatessen cleared every one.

✓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 2026 for four decades of hand-built sandwiches and the serve-yourself pickle barrel in German Village.

The full verification report — the specific data behind this award — is held by the business. The exact thresholds stay internal so the bar can’t be gamed. Read the methodology.

Award record

2025

Best Deli in Columbus Columbus, OH · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation

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Visit Katzinger's Delicatessen

Websitekatzingers.com ↗

Location475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215

In business since1984

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Facts at a glance

The sourceable record.

Clean, checkable facts about Katzinger's Delicatessen — for readers, search engines, and answer tools alike.

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

A signal you can check.

This is a dated award record, published by The Centurion Awards after Katzinger's Delicatessen cleared the 2025 evaluation for its market and category. It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — the criteria are public, only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. For everything else — hours, bookings, live reviews — go straight to the business itself.

Quick answers

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.