New deli coming to KC area, inspired by a beloved local spot and a trip West
.JPG "The Sublime (prosciutto, hot soppressata, burrata, fresh walnut pesto, spicy garlic aioli, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula) is one of 18 sandwiches that will be served at La Fetta in Overland Park.")
A new gourmet deli is on its way to Johnson County — and all it took was a bite of the most mouthwatering sandwich Adam Bracco has ever tasted.
Two years ago, Adam was on vacation in Montana with his children and wife, Kelly Bracco, when they decided to stop at a popular local deli for a bite. After chowing down on the sandwiches piled high with locally sourced meats and cheeses, they agreed the meal was incomparable.
But even after they returned to Kansas City, Adam couldn’t stop thinking about the sandwiches. So he reached out to the owner of the Montana shop (again and again) until he finally convinced him to partner with him — this time on a deli of Adam’s own creation.
Adam and Kelly are opening deli La Fetta at 14363 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park.
The gourmet deli, serving sandwiches, charcuterie, wine and other imported items from Italy, will open in the fall.
They plan to source as many ingredients locally as they can, including their baguettes, meats and cheeses.
“It’s gonna be the high-end quality,” Adam said. “We’re not getting any of our sauces from anywhere else, we’re making those in-house.”
The deli will offer more than 18 sandwiches.
Menu options include The Sublime (prosciutto, hot soppressata, burrata, fresh walnut pesto, spicy garlic aioli, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula) and The Boss (ham, finocchiona, hot soppressata, pepperoni, hot capicola, smoked mozzarella, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, “feisty” vinaigrette, and “feisty” slaw).
La Fetta is Italian for “the slice.” Bracco’s grandfather was Italian, so La Fetta will have a Nnonno’s (grandpa’s) pick of the week.
The partner from the Montana deli isn’t ready to announce his involvement just yet, but he helped the Braccos craft their menu.
Adam compared the future deli to the once popular New York-born Dean & DeLuca, which had a devoted following in the Kansas City area before it closed its location at 4700 W. 119th St. in Leawood in 2018. It had been there since 1997.
Similar to the once-popular brand, La Fetta will also sell deli items for customers to make sandwiches at home, as well as made-to-order sandwiches.
At the same time, it’ll have its own unique feel. Adam is aiming to make it a destination in the metro for quality, sometimes “out of the box” offerings.
“I can’t wait to see people’s reactions to trying it …” he said. “It’ll be something that Kansas City has never had.”
The Braccos aim to fill the void in the metro, where few delis remain, especially in Johnson County.
A few in the metro are Carollo’s Grocery & Deli in the City Market at 9 E. Third St. and Fetterman’s at 2504 NW Prairie View Road in Platte City.
Longtime deli and pizza shop d’Bronx closed its final location in late March.
Kelly said the deli will have an approachable, friendly atmosphere while maintaining an upscale, modern aesthetic. Think fun wallpaper, vibrant tile, stylish accents.
“We’ve always been big party-planning hospitality people,” she said. “We’re kind of seeing it as something we’re doing for the community.”
The preparation area will be open, so customers can see their sandwiches being made. The 1,300-square-foot spot will be mostly grab and go with a few seats and a retail section.
The Braccos have four kids — three of whom are teenagers. The couple is looking forward to having their children (and their children’s friends) work alongside them in between their respective extracurricular activities.
They hope the deli will be a welcoming environment for customers, the kind where staff know customers’ names and orders.
“It’s gonna be a fun atmosphere,” he said. “I want to hire staff who want to be there, want to have fun … I think the quality of the sandwiches is gonna speak for themselves.”
This story was originally published April 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM.