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End of an Era: Ridgewood’s Iconic Wilkes Deli Closes After 65 Years

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The End of Neighborhood Institution

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Ridgewood NJ, the slicers have gone quiet at one of Bergen County’s most legendary sandwich spots. On December 28, 2025, the Wilkes Family Delicatessen officially closed its doors at its East Glen Avenue location, marking the end of a 65-year run as a neighborhood institution.

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