Fiore's House of Quality in Hoboken is a bustling sandwich shop famous for its spectacular roast beef and mozzarella special, served on select days, along with a variety of fresh, homemade sandwiches that are perfect for enjoying al fresco.
"Hoboken is known for its old-school Italian delis that specialize in sandwiches and perfectly briney housemade mozzarella. Fiore’s is one of them, and it’s famous for its hot roast beef special with mutz and gravy. There are no written menus—instead, the deli clerk will guide you through ingredient options and daily specials, and if you’re lucky, hand you a chunk of housemade mozzarella for you to taste. You can get an excellent Italian combo with thick slices of mozzarella, juicy peppers, and a light drizzle of balsamic any day that they’re open, but be prepared to wait a long time on Thursdays and Saturdays, when they serve the acclaimed roast beef special. Bring cash, and ask for extra napkins. " - anne cruz, kerry smith, marissa lamastra, michael sinatra
"Roast Beef and Mutz Sub February 1st “On Saturdays and Thursdays only, Fiore’s Deli in Hoboken serves a very special roast beef sandwich with gravy and fresh mozzarella. This spot has been around since 1913, and it’s the kind of place where you get a little stage fright when ordering because the men and women who work the counter are demanding, confident, and efficient, like how I imagine a queen bee or George Lucas to be. One weekend, I waited an hour in line, selected my yard-long baguette, ordered the roast beef with “mutz,” gravy, and hot peppers in a shaky little voice - and now I understand Jersey pride.” -Arden Shore, Senior Editor" - hannah albertine, nikko duren, hillary reinsberg, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Hoboken is known for its old-school Italian delis that specialize in sandwiches and perfectly briney housemade mozzarella. Fiore’s is one of them, and it’s famous for its hot roast beef special with mutz and gravy. There are no written menus—instead, the deli clerk will guide you through ingredient options and daily specials, and if you’re lucky, hand you a chunk of housemade mozzarella for you to taste. You can get an excellent Italian combo with thick slices of mozzarella, juicy peppers, and a light drizzle of balsamic any day that they’re open, but be prepared to wait a long time on Thursdays and Saturdays, when they serve the acclaimed roast beef special. Bring cash, and ask for extra napkins." - Anne Cruz
"This Italian deli founded in 1913 is perhaps the most famous purveyor of the fabled roast beef and mutz hero, a gravy-drenched wonder only available on Thursdays and Saturdays. But other days bring other delights, and this being Hoboken, the mozzarella is made fresh in store every day. There’s no seating, but the sandwiches are so good, you won’t have time to sit as you wolf them down. A distinguished selection of Italian groceries to take home is also available." - Robert Sietsema
"Fiore’s is a 116-year-old deli in Hoboken, NJ, known for its Saturday-only roast beef sandwich filled with medium-rare meat, mozzarella, and savory gravy." - Eater Staff
