Rochester Deli, Inc.

06/05/2026

🎉New on Fridays!🎉
Chef Dan's Homestyle Chicken Strip "Linner" is tender, hand-cut chicken breast marinated in rich buttermilk, hand-breaded in our signature seasoned coating, and fried to a golden, crispy finish.
Served with your choice of four tasty dipping sauces.
(Includes all accompaniments shown).

Available all day, every Friday ~ after 4pm choice of oven roasted redskin potatoes or pancakes.

We hope to see you and share this new Deli Team favorite with you!

Family owned and operated since 2004 - Deli and Catering.
Favorite local Lunch spot.

05/24/2026

Closed on Memorial Day.
Honor their memory.

05/15/2026

Update: Chef Dan decided to keep his well-loved Walleye Dinner on our Menu. Same potato choices.
Our Potato Pancakes will be available all day on Fridays beginning June 5th.
We’re constantly working to maintain a sense of balance. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us to continue serving the food you love.

Notice ~ Changes to Our Friday Fish Fry

We'd like to begin by expressing our heartfelt thanks.
Our Friday fish fry has been a tradition we’ve truly loved sharing with you, and we are deeply grateful for your loyalty over the past two decades. After a lot of careful thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue our Fish Fry service.

We want to be transparent about why:
Quality and consistency: The quality of fish available to us has been declining, and we’re no longer able to serve the standard we believe you deserve.

Rising costs: Seafood prices have increased significantly. Raising the price enough to keep pace would mean charging more than we feel is fair for the experience.

Limited bar revenue: Traditional Friday Fish Frys lean on bar revenue. Although we offer beer and wine, our sales are minimal which brings in little bar revenue, which makes it hard to cover the true cost of Fish Fry service.

Taking care of our team: We’re committed to paying living wages for every staff member and offering great benefits. To keep that commitment sustainable, we have to focus on services that support our costs.

This decision isn’t about wanting to do less—it’s about doing what we do well, consistently, and in a way that supports our staff and keeps our business healthy for the long term.

**Effective date ~ Our last fish fry will be May 29th **
After that, we’ll continue offering your other favorites and watch for rotating weekly specials that let us maintain quality without compromising our values. Our Friday hours will remain the same.

We’re grateful for your understanding and for supporting a locally owned business that prioritizes quality and fair pay. If you have questions, please ask—we’re happy to talk through it.

With gratitude, Chef Dan and Laura

05/10/2026

No words are enough. To all the wonderful moms, especially those who gave their all. Thank you! 🌹💕

05/09/2026

Besides enjoying this beautiful Saturday afternoon, what’s your favorite lunch? The Deli offers a wide variety of fresh, healthy, delicious options like Chef Dan’s Gazpacho, BLT and Raspberry Vinaigrette Teriyaki Chicken Breast Salad. Avoid all the crowds tomorrow and bring Mom in for an early celebration lunch today 💕🤍🌹 and send her home with a pint of delicious soup.

04/30/2026

Just a reminder that Waukesha Farmers' Market begins this Saturday, May 2nd. There are so many wonderful vendors who look forward to the thousands of visitors each year including one of our favorites - Honey Bee Artisans 🐝💛

Greetings to our much appreciated Honey Bee Artisans Community! The countdown to the first day of the 2026 Waukesha Farmers' Market has begun! Please stop by booth 127 along the Fox River and say hi. We look forward to visiting with you this Saturday morning, May 2nd until noon!

04/28/2026

Our amazing pastrami is BACK.
Hot, tender, lean and perfectly seasoned for one unforgettable sandwich experience.
If you love old-school deli goodness, this is the sandwich you've been craving.
Available daily while it lasts - so get it now before it's gone!

04/17/2026

UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, we're closing early today at 6:00 p.m. due to the tornado watch and local flood warning issued by the U.S. National Weather Service.
Your safety and our team's - means everything to us.
Stay safe out there. 🫶

Today’s projected stormy weather may affect additional road closures in the city. Please be vigilant in keeping updated.
We anticipate an early closure sometime this evening if safety concerns continue to escalate. Call ahead 262-522-9611 before you arrive.
Thank you for understanding and be safe. 🫶🏼