John's Corner Deli — Restaurant in Aston Township

John's Corner Deli exemplifies everything special about small, locally owned businesses. Deb, the owner, is incredibly hardworking and takes a personal interest in her customers. Regulars will appreciate how she remembers names and food preferences, adding a personal touch you simply won’t find at big chains.

Food here is always fresh and delicious, with specials rotating regularly. For instance, chicken cutlets might only be available every other Thursday, or roast beef on a specific day. If a particular special, like mushroom soup, isn’t your favorite, the regular menu always offers plenty of great options to choose from.

Primarily a breakfast and lunch spot, the deli operates with an early morning start and closes around 6 PM. It’s not really a dinner destination, but if you plan ahead, it’s perfect for picking up something simple to take home. Deb also offers catering services and preplanned holiday meals, though you’ll need to coordinate with her directly.

Delivery services like GrubHub or DoorDash aren’t offered, likely due to their high fees, which can significantly cut into already tight profit margins in the food industry. However, this doesn’t take away from the experience. Working from home, I often call ahead to place my order and pick it up on my way out. My food is always ready when I arrive, and the quick trip doubles as a nice break from the computer.

John's Corner Deli is more than just a place to grab a bite—it’s a welcoming spot where customers feel valued, and every meal reflects Deb’s commitment to quality and care. A much better option than Wawa, and a local gem...

I first tried John’s in the 90s and my go to was a corned beef special. I moved out of state and today was my first visit back in almost 30 years. The store has obviously aged ,right along with me and I did notice that it could use some TLC And it seemed a little dark, but there were tables and chairs where you could eat. So I asked for the same thing, the corned beef special, and sadly, the owner no longer orders it because she doesn’t get enough requests for it. so she suggested turkey breast instead of the corned beef, which I thought was a great idea so that’s what I ordered. She thoughtfully put the coleslaw on the side, so the sandwich wasn’t a mess by the time I got home and she also informed me that the turkey breast is made in house which I thought could be a complete disaster or a delicious new find. I was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich was absolutely delicious. I could only eat half of it so you definitely get your money’s worth. I found the owner to be reserved, but not rude at all as some of the reviews have suggested. She seemed like a very lovely person An informed me that she had been there for about 35 years and is now the owner. I will definitely be going back for this as well as the breakfast sandwiches, which seem to be big sellers and they also cater. “ Mom and Pop “ stores are getting harder and harder to find so I’m delighted to find one of my old favorites...

The hoagies are made with fresh bread, fresh meat and overall taste pretty good. Unfortunately the customer isn't great the woman who makes the food (owner/manager) is somewhat unprofessional, she demonstrates very little customer service skills and almost acts as though she doesn't want your business. She makes her hoagies like she's making them for herself instead of the customer. She doesn't write the order down but will forget to include certain ingredients that were requested. She doesn't wear a hair net or pin her hair back when making food and does not wear gloves which was a little off putting for me. Like I said the hoagies are good but if Im spending my money I would like to know the person Im spending it with appreciates...