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Mountain Deli is committed to serving our downtown friends and visitors the most delicious, best quality sandwiches we can provide. Our entire menu features only fresh, natural ingredients from the very best farmers and producers, and is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery or lunch on the patio.

There are absolutely no artificial ingredients, additives or chemicals used in any recipes. We emphasize domestic and especially local grown, seasonally fresh ingredients. No items or ingredients will ever come from China, Thailand or other country of origin where we cannot guarantee the wholesomeness, quality, or fair labor production.

It Justs Tastes Better Up Here.

We are big fans of sustainable farming and fishing practices, preferring to serve non-GMO, heritage products. Most items are made from scratch here in the Deli; meats are minimally processed or cooked from raw; soups, salads & sauces are made daily. Your sandwich is always custom made to order for the freshest possible experience.

About Us:

The wholesomeness and safety of your food is an important responsibility we take seriously, that’s why our entire staff is Serve Safe trained and certified. And we re-train yearly to keep sharp. The Deli is also a member of both the North Carolina and National Restaurant Associations keeping us up to date on current food safety trends and solutions.

Our Owners:

Vin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in New Jersey. He built his career in construction, including high-end residential construction in New York City.

Annette was born in Florida and raised in Greer, South Carolina. With more than 36 years of restaurant management experience, the restaurant business has been a big part of her life. Before returning to North Carolina, Annette spent eight years as a General Manager at The Turning Point Restaurants on the Jersey Shore, bringing decades of experience in food, hospitality, and customer service to Mountain Deli.

Vin and Annette have been married for 20 years. Together, they raised five children and are now proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. Family has always been at the center of their lives, making Mountain Deli’s family-owned tradition especially meaningful to them.

In 2016, Annette and Vin moved back to North Carolina. Not long afterward, Vin joined the team at Mountain Deli. What began as a job soon became something much more meaningful—a place that would grow into a major part of their lives.

After nearly 10 years at Mountain Deli, longtime owners Dave and Carolyn Rutecki were ready to retire. When the opportunity arose to purchase the deli, Annette and Vin immediately recognized that it was something special.
But they weren’t taking on this new chapter alone. Vin’s brother, Chris, and his wife, Christina, live in New Jersey with their five children. Chris is a union electrician, while Christina is a teacher. Although their careers are very different from the restaurant world, when the opportunity to become part of Mountain Deli came along, they didn’t hesitate—they were all in.

With four family members, two states, different backgrounds, plenty of support, and probably a few crazy moments along the way, they made it happen!

Today, Mountain Deli is proudly family owned and operated. For us, this isn’t about changing what people have loved about Mountain Deli for years. It’s about honoring its history, caring for the customers who have supported it, and bringing fresh energy and new ideas to the next chapter.

We’re incredibly excited about what’s ahead—and we’re ready to rock & roll!

3rd Party Disclaimer

Catering

Mountain Deli caters for numerous events and functions throughout the year. We have vast experience with all types of functions and are always available to speak with you about your needs.

We typically provide trays and platters of sandwiches, salads, sliced meats and bagels but don’t hesitate to ask about other items. We can provide food service for any number of people and delivery is available for sizeable orders and with advance notice.