Hidden On A Busy Commercial Strip, This Old-School Deli Makes The Best Sandwiches In Colorado
By Christy Articola|Published July 24, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
If you’re looking for the perfect Italian deli in Colorado, then you’re going to love Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli in Colorado Springs. This spot is kind of hidden because it’s on the busy commercial strip known as Garden of the Gods Road, and if you blink, then you might miss it. That would be a shame because Mollica’s makes incredible sandwiches, Italian dishes, desserts, and more. Plus, the market part of this deli is fantastic.
Mollica's Italian Market and Deli opened in 1987 and it has been serving happy customers ever since. It's family owned and operated.
Before you do, though, you should also check out the Italian market part of this establishment. It offers a really fantastic selection of items that have been imported from Italy.
The Hot Italian Beef Sandwich is a favorite. It's Boar's Head heated Italian roast beef with provolone, roasted bell peppers, and onion on an Italian roll with a side of au jus.
If you like that, then you're also going to love the Hot Pastrami Sandwich. It's Boar's Head pastrami, dijon mustard, and Swiss on an Italian roll with a side of au jus.
The Dominic Sandwich is another excellent choice. This is made with homemade meatballs, provolone, roasted bell peppers, onions, and red sauce on an Italian roll.
Sometimes, Mollica's creates mouthwatering specials, like this take on a Francesinha. It's a Portuguese sandwich with prosciutto di parma, honey-cured ham, thinly sliced New York strip steak, Soresina provolone, and a fried egg, all wrapped in puff pastry. Wow!
And, don't forget to save room for dessert. This perfect tiramisu is only the tip of the iceberg. There are also cannolis, chocolate cake, cheesecake, and so much more.
You're never going to want to leave. They're going to have to throw you out at closing time!
Did reading this post make you hungry? I sure am hungry after writing it! You should head on over to Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli in Colorado Springs and pick up a sandwich (and some other tasty treats) for yourself. You’re going to love everything you get from this place – and you should get extra because anyone who sees you with it is going to ask to share (maybe consider grabbing them a pizza to keep them away from your other selections).
