Dov-A-Licious Deli Will Relocate to Manheim Township
The deli will depart its Southern Market chef station this October to open a new space on Manheim Pike.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Dov-A-Licious Deli will close its two-year-old location at Southern Market by October 31, 2026. The business, owned by David Davis, plans to open a new standalone deli in Manheim Township by December 2026.
Why it matters
The move marks a strategic shift for the deli, previously known as Rock N Reuben, as it transitions from a shared marketplace environment to an independent retail space.
The deli will open at 1573 Manheim Pike in Granite Run Square, replacing a space previously occupied by Taylor Chip. The business has maintained its Southern Market presence for two years.
The players
Dov-A-Licious Deli
This local food establishment has operated a chef's station at Southern Market for the past two years.
David Davis
He is the owner and operator of the Dov-A-Licious Deli business.
The details
Dov-A-Licious Deli is set to vacate its existing chef station at Southern Market to occupy the storefront in Granite Run Square that was previously held by Taylor Chip. The new location provides the deli with a standalone footprint within the township.
Timeline
April 2026: Taylor Chip closed its doors at Granite Run Square.
October 31, 2026: The deli will close its Southern Market location.
December 2026: The new Manheim Township location is expected to open.
Market Landscape
The deli's move follows a established pattern where vendors outgrow shared market spaces to scale independently. This transition mirrors broader shifts where local eateries move from shared culinary hubs into standalone locations to gain long-term operational autonomy.
Customers who frequented the Southern Market chef station will need to adjust their travel to the new Manheim Township location starting in December. The move means the deli will no longer be available at the downtown marketplace after the end of October.
The takeaway
Businesses often move to standalone locations to capture different market segments and increase their service capacity. Residents should prepare for the change by checking for official updates regarding the new December launch date.
What happens next
The new location in Granite Run Square is expected to open for customers in December 2026.
Further reading
For more on local transitions, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LancasterOnline.
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