Tal’s Bakery & Deli

Specialties

Tal’s is known far and wide for our signature subs and overstuffed sandwiches, including our famous corned beef, sliced to order and piled high on fresh Rye bread.

Our cusrtomers can shop for homemade bread, cookies, cakes and pastries baked fresh daily. Grab a sweet treat and a cup of coffee at our coffee bar while shopping.

Our gourmet deli carries the finest selection of meats and cheeses including Boar’s Head products, homemade salads, and an amazing olive bar, along with a huge selection of prepared foods including genuine «Broasted» Chicken.

We also carry a wide selection of domestic and imported beers and wines as well as fresh produce and party, picnic and grocery items. Plus, we’re a full-​service Ohio Lottery partner!

History

Established in 1946.

Tal’s Square Deal was founded in 1946 by Joseph Tal Sr. and his wife, Bernadine. The store was first located at 5720 Ridge Road. In 1955, it moved to its current location.

From the earliest days, the store offered a variety of grocery and deli items for the many families in the area, but it quickly became known for its corned beef, a hard-​to-​find commodity on Cleveland’s west side.

Tal’s eventually began offering catering, and many a party in Parma and beyond has featured food from Tal’s through the years.

In 1970, Joe Sr. retired from the business and passed the baton to his son, Joe Tal Jr. Since then the business has held fast to its traditions and family’s Italian heritage.

The legendary corned beef sandwiches are still offered today, and Tal Jr. says that old-​timers stop in regularly for a «taste of their childhood.»

In 2011, Tal’s expanded their focus on gourmet food by adding an in-​store bakery, coffee bar, and olive bar.

Meet the Business Owner

Joe G.

Business Owner

In 2012, Joe Gagliardi became a partner in Tal’s. He brings nearly 50 years of retail and grocery experience as well as being a close family friend of the Tal family for most of his life. His vision — retain the wonderful sandwiches that have made Tal’s famous on the west side while expanding the business to include a scratch bakery, coffee bar, and seating.