Welcome to our Deli

At Deli by the Bay, we believe that food should be personal. You won't find any sandwich assembly lines here. No canned soups or pre-packaged side dishes from a plastic bucket, either. Each sandwich or wrap is hand-crafted for you by a single person. Our signature soups are made fresh each morning. We make it all by hand, right before your eyes. Fresh. Simple. The way it should be.

We're bringing back the old-fashioned deli experience to this historic city. Come in and experience it for yourself.

Excelsior, MN Deli by the Bay sandwich master Chef Duncan

Duncan Lee

Duncan has a long career as a celebrated chef. He started as a bus boy at Soul Queen Restaurant in Chicago. By the age of 18, he had worked his way up to chef. After moving to Minnesota at 26, Duncan perfected his culinary skills at popular locations such as the Sheraton, Normandy Inn, Embassy Suites, Lord Fletchers, the Marquette, the Marriott, and the Millennium. Most recently, he has been the head chef for Excelsior Bay Charters right here in Excelsior, MN.

In addition to his talent for preparing delicious food, Duncan is also a gifted singer/songwriter. Check out our Events page for our weekly Deli Specials, plus upcoming live music events.

I believe that delivering quality food with exceptional customer service is the best way to market your business. When you have that going for you, your customers will spread the word. Deli by the Bay is that kind of business.

- Chef Duncan

Deli by the Bay and Excelsior Bay Charters owner, Chuck Gross

Chuck Gross

Chuck has been a respected member of the Excelsior business community for many years. Fresh out of college in 1962, Chuck worked for a wholesale office product company for 17 years before deciding to strike out on his own. He opened and managed Gross Office Supply for 13 years before he settled into the charter boat business.

Fast forward 20 years to the well known Excelsior Bay Charters, which continues to provide customers with catered private cruises on Lake Minnetonka. This business has proven so successful, that Excelsior Bay Charters has extended their catering off the boat and into other venues. The popularity of their menu inspired Chuck and Duncan to create Deli By The Bay, where they can continue to serve their customers delicious food with the utmost care and personal attention.

Check out our new Fax order form

  • Download the order form (click the link above)
  • Print it out
  • Fill out the form, including the pickup time
    Note: Please give us a minimum of 20 minutes advance notice to fill your order.
  • Fax it to (952) 314-9596