Popular Bluff Park eatery named Best Deli in Alabama by Taste of Home

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Mr. P's Deli
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Looking for fresh meats and handmade sandwiches? Look no further than Mr. P’s Butcher Shop & Deli, a popular stop along Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park.

Mr. P’s was recently named the best deli in Alabama in online food magazine Taste of Home’s The Best Deli in Every State.

The Best Deli in Alabama

Mr. P's Deli
(Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Located at 813 Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park, Mr. P’s Butcher Shop & Deli was founded in 1975 by Charles Pilleteri—Mr. P himself.

Known for its high-quality meats, Mr. P’s has an extensive menu of deli meats & cheeses, desserts and catering options as well as dozens of delicious sandwiches made in-house, such as:

  • The popular 1/3rd lb. Muffuletta, made with 1/3 lb. of ham and salami, double provolone cheese and Mr. P’s Olive Salad on a foot-long French loaf
  • The Ribeye Steak Sandwich, made with 1/3 lb. Mr. P’s Ribeye Steak, provolone cheese with Pilleteri’s Marinade on a white hoagie bun
  • The Pulled Pork Sandwich, made with tender pulled boneless pork with Pilleteri’s homemade BBQ sauce or Ollie’s BBQ sauce

Mr. P’s was recently picked to represent Alabama in Taste of Home’s The Best Deli in Every State, based on community reviews and recommendations Taste of Home’s Community Cooks.

Taste of Home’s best delis in neighboring states include:

  • Mitchell Delicatessen in Nashville, Tennessee
  • E. 48th Street Market in Dunwoody, Georgia
  • V & S Italian Deli in Boca Raton, Florida
  • Lil’ Market Deli & Bagelry in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Agree with Taste of Home’s pick for Alabama? What’s your favorite order at Mr. P’s? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!

Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson

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