Saratoga Springs Deli Owner Puts Broadway Deli Up for Sale

Owner Daniel Chessare plans to focus on growing his cocktail bar Bibulous

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Saratoga's Broadway Deli, a Jewish-style deli located at 420 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, has been listed for sale by owner Daniel Chessare. Chessare cited the rising costs and workload as reasons for wanting to sell the deli in order to focus more on growing his other business, a cocktail and dessert bar called Bibulous.

Why it matters

The sale of the Broadway Deli reflects the challenges facing small, independent restaurants in Saratoga Springs and other cities as they navigate rising costs and labor shortages. It also highlights the evolving nature of the local food and drink scene, as business owners like Chessare look to diversify their offerings and focus on specific concepts.

The details

Chessare opened the Broadway Deli in 2018, offering breakfast sandwiches, matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, salads, and other deli fare. However, after nearly 30 years in the restaurant industry, he says the workload and rising costs have made running the deli less rewarding. Chessare plans to focus his efforts on growing Bibulous, the cocktail and dessert bar he opened in 2025 on Henry Street. He hopes to sell the deli before summer so he can devote more time to expanding Bibulous' hours, hosting more events, and developing special menus and pop-ups.

  • Chessare opened Saratoga's Broadway Deli in 2018.
  • Chessare opened Bibulous, a cocktail and dessert bar, in February 2025.
  • Chessare listed Saratoga's Broadway Deli for sale on February 23, 2026.

The players

Daniel Chessare

The owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli and Bibulous, a cocktail and dessert bar in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga's Broadway Deli

A Jewish-style deli located at 420 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs that has been listed for sale by its owner, Daniel Chessare.

Bibulous

A cocktail and dessert bar opened by Daniel Chessare in February 2025 at 35 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs.

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What they’re saying

“It's a lot of work and with the rising costs, it isn't as rewarding as it used to be. I would like to focus on the bar.”

— Daniel Chessare, Owner, Saratoga's Broadway Deli (NEWS10)

“My wife does an amazing job doing most of the work baking and running the bar. We have great staff down there.”

— Daniel Chessare, Owner, Saratoga's Broadway Deli (NEWS10)

What’s next

Chessare hopes to sell the Broadway Deli before summer 2026 so he can focus on growing his cocktail bar, Bibulous.

The takeaway

The sale of Saratoga's Broadway Deli reflects the challenges facing small, independent restaurants as they navigate rising costs and labor shortages. However, it also highlights the evolving nature of the local food and drink scene, as business owners look to diversify their offerings and focus on specific concepts that align with their passions and long-term goals.