New Jersey has officially entered its “how much would you pay for a sandwich?” era—and Taliercio’s is apparently ready to test the limits.
The viral $80 sandwich from Taliercio’s has been making the rounds on social media, thanks in large part to the deli’s wildly popular Instagram presence and its reputation for sandwiches that are less “lunch” and more “construction project.” Taliercio’s Ultimate Gourmet, with locations in Red Bank and Middletown, has built a cult following around enormous Italian deli creations that routinely require two hands, several napkins and possibly a lunch break afterward.
So what exactly gets you to $80 for a sandwich? At Taliercio’s, the answer is basically: go big or go home.
The family-owned New Jersey deli has become famous for over-the-top specialty sandwiches, massive portions and creative combinations that routinely blow past the traditional Italian hero blueprint. Its menu includes everything from cheesesteaks and chicken cutlet sandwiches to a rotating collection of social-media-driven “secret menu” creations.
And that’s precisely why the Taliercio’s $80 sandwich feels less like a normal deli purchase and more like an event.
Taliercio’s has been serving the area since 1988, growing from a local Italian deli into a destination for serious sandwich hunters. Its viral following has now extended far beyond the Jersey Shore, with the deli’s enormous sandwiches becoming social-media food celebrities in their own right.
Is an $80 sandwich worth it? That depends on your definition of value. If you’re expecting a quick turkey-and-cheese lunch, absolutely not. If you’re looking for an outrageous, shareable, Instagram-worthy sandwich experience, suddenly the math gets a little more interesting.
Because at Taliercio’s, apparently “extra” is the entire point.
