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Is Vito's Italian Deli Still Open? Update (Hoboken, NJ)

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As of September 2026, Vito's Italian Deli is listed open on visithoboken.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
visithoboken.com ·
Secondary source
getsauce.com ·

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What the source shows: The deli's own online ordering page and a Hoboken business directory listing both show active current operation at the Washington Street address, with no closure or relocation reported.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 3
  • Address 806 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • Current name Vito's & Son Italian Deli

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Smoky' episode (S5E3) featured Vito's Italian Deli, a delicatessen in Hoboken known for made-to-order sandwiches, imported groceries, and housemade mozzarella. The shop operates from a storefront at 806 Washington Street in the city's downtown shopping corridor. According to the Hoboken Business Alliance's directory listing, checked 2026-09-07, the deli continues to operate under the name Vito's & Son Italian Deli, offering sandwiches, salads, and specialty Italian imports. The business's own online ordering page, also checked 2026-09-07, was live and accepting pickup orders, with a listed phone line of (201) 792-4944. Third-party delivery platforms, including DoorDash and Grubhub, likewise list the deli as an active current merchant. No news coverage of a closure, sale, or relocation was found. The current storefront name carries a minor variation from the name featured on the show, adding '& Son' to the original.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Smoky
What was featured
Italian deli sandwiches and imported groceries, 'Smoky' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vito's Italian Deli

Frequently asked questions

Is Vito's Italian Deli still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Vito's Italian Deli is listed open on visithoboken.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Vito's Italian Deli after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Smoky' episode (S5E3) featured Vito's Italian Deli, a delicatessen in Hoboken known for made-to-order sandwiches, imported groceries, and housemade mozzarella. As of September 2026, Vito's Italian Deli is listed open on visithoboken.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Vito's Italian Deli called now?

Now: Vito's & Son Italian Deli (formerly Vito's Italian Deli). As of September 2026, Vito's Italian Deli is listed open on visithoboken.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Vito's Italian Deli located?

806 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Vito's Italian Deli?

Season 5, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Smoky”.

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Address
806 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Venue type
deli
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • visithoboken.com — https://visithoboken.com/companies/vitos-son-italian-deli/
  • getsauce.com — https://www.getsauce.com/order/site/vitosandsonitaliandeli/
  • DoorDash — https://www.doordash.com/store/vito's-italian-deli-hoboken-144545/199559/

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