With its extensive breakfast and lunch menu, Marathon Food Shop has been a mainstay in the Douglaston community since 1972. The deli's menu consists mostly of Italian and American sandwiches and heroes, including local favorite the "Chef Joe," which combines chicken cutlet with fresh mozzerella, roasted peppers and Romaine lettuce.
Located just a few steps away from the Long Island Railroad Station Market is a grocery store that caters to commuters. Station Market sells newspapers, coffee, lotto, toys and office supplies. The market has a deli that makes fresh sandwiches. The shop also offers customers healthier options like sushi, yogurt and fruit.
An old-fashioned German deli, Douglaston Delicatessen is known for its great sandwiches, soups and salads. But it is most famous for its potato salad, which has attracted people from all over Long Island. The deli has been in the Douglaston community since 1969. Owner Bob Brancato, who is from Douglaston, started working for the deli in 1985 and has owned it since 1998.
