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Is Benji's Deli Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Milwaukee, WI)

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As of September 2026, Benji's Deli is listed open on benjisdeliandrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Benji's Deli & Restaurant's website, last modified September 8, 2026, showed an active online ordering system and current hours page.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 4156 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
  • Current name Benji's Deli & Restaurant

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What happened after Man v. Food?

The episode featured Benji's Deli & Restaurant, a Milwaukee delicatessen serving deli sandwiches alongside soup and classic sides. Benji's has operated on North Oakland Avenue since 1963, a longtime fixture of the Milwaukee deli scene. The restaurant's website (benjisdeliandrestaurant.com) was last updated September 8, 2026 and included a working online ordering feature, a catering menu, and a job postings page, indicating continued operation. The site also lists hours, directions, and a kids' party menu. No closure, ownership change, or relocation has been reported in the available evidence gathered for this record. Benji's continues to operate at its Oakland Avenue location under a name matching the one it carried when the show visited, still trading on its decades-long history of feeding the greater Milwaukee area with deli sandwiches and comfort food.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Deli sandwiches and classic deli fare
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Benji's Deli

Frequently asked questions

Is Benji's Deli still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Benji's Deli is listed open on benjisdeliandrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Benji's Deli after Man v. Food?

The episode featured Benji's Deli & Restaurant, a Milwaukee delicatessen serving deli sandwiches alongside soup and classic sides. As of September 2026, Benji's Deli is listed open on benjisdeliandrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Benji's Deli called now?

Now: Benji's Deli & Restaurant (formerly Benji's Deli). As of September 2026, Benji's Deli is listed open on benjisdeliandrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Benji's Deli located?

4156 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Benji's Deli?

Season 4, Episode 11 of Man v. Food, first aired August 3, 2011.

Is Benji's Deli still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

The restaurant's website (benjisdeliandrestaurant.com) was last updated September 8, 2026 and included a working online ordering feature, a catering menu, and a job postings page, indicating continued operation. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
4156 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Venue type
deli

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