Duck Deli

Serving Hickory-Smoked Barbecue & Deli Sandwiches for over 25 Years, Duck Deli is as popular and as quaint as its location. The Deli was opened in 1988 by a retired PA dentist, Ronald Forlano, and his son Ken. Today it remains a family venture with Ken, now known as the Deli Llama, still running the business, along with two other brothers and the oldest opening another Duck Deli in PA.

Duck Deli boasts “outrageous barbecue” and the “best breakfasts in Duck, which are served every morning of the year from 8-11 am. Available from 11 am to closing are BBQ meals and platters, made with the deli’s own hickory-smoked, pulled chicken, pork or beef. You can also get spicy wings, ribs, crab cakes and ½ or ¼ smoked chicken, as well as meat and veggie subs and sandwiches. All platters come with hushpuppies and a choice of two from a great selection of sides.

The owners “take pride” in the smoked meats they cook daily on site. And they “love that you love” their sauces, which are derived from local recipes and enhanced with “Duck Deli flair.”

You’ll find that same flair in the deli’s selection of child to adult T-shirts (up to 2X), available in-store.
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Parking and seating space is limited at this often packed deli, but extra parking across the street and take out are always available. Open ’til 9 pm in-season, the deli closes late afternoon in the fall and spring.

Heading north, just past the Duck water tower, on the right, is where you‘ll find this great little deli in the heart of Duck.

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Hours
Monday
8:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am-9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am-9:00pm
Friday
8:00am-9:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am-9:00pm
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