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    Izzy's

    4.0 (95 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    IZZY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu as of 7/2024
    Rick H.

    The restaurant is clean and cozy, and the service was prompt and very friendly. I read a lot of reviews before I decided to try Izzy's, and I'm honestly confused by the bad ones. Mostly people complain the "sandwiches aren't stuffed like a NYC deli sandwich." I had a reuben in NYC a couple of months ago. Yep, it was definitely "stuffed", and it cost me $28!!!!! I also read the potato pancakes are "greasy". Well, as I do at home, I pressed mine between a few napkins, and viola!! - not greasy!! I ordered a grilled, pastrami "Reubenator". It was plenty stuffed with tender meat, tasty sauerkraut and a nice sauce, on crispy bread. It was a big handful of awesome sandwich! The potato pancake was crisp and delicious. With an iced tea, my meal was only $18. I guarantee that is something you will not find in NYC! EXCELLENT meal, served by very nice, polite and friendly people, in a clean and cozy restaurant. I'll be back. A lot.

    Lunch special of 1/2 samwich with cup of soup and potato pancake.
    Stu F.

    Disappointed. Ordered the 1/2 sandwich with soup and potato pancake. My pastrami was not dry but was salty and although it wasn't a stuffed samwich I had bread left when the meat was gone. The rye bread was a light version and not dense which is the version I prefer to eat with a lot of seed. The potato pancake was over cooked and therefore about 1-2 inches around the edges were brittle dry and the center was not moist nor soft. The cabbage soup had too much vinegar and therefore was acidic- not Hasidic. Lol I was dissatisfied with the meal and won't go back.

    Reubenator
    Mike M.

    The double decker reubenator did not disappoint! The potato pancake was cooked perfectly but just lacked some salt. Slaw super creamy. Pickles great. The service was just a bit confusing as it's kind of a hybrid of seat yourself table service and counter service so I thought I was being pushing standing in line to pay.

    Turkey wrap
    Dana M.

    Disgusting. Had someone pick up a turkey sandwich for me. Got a greasy tortilla wrap with rancid smelling meat and hot lettuce. So gross. Can't they just make a turkey on rye? (Not the Thanksgiving thing, it's August). Why was this even an option? I know people love this place, but I'll never eat their food.

    Double decker Reuben with Pastrami and Rye
    Devan D.

    Had the opportunity to visit Cincy and decided to check out Izzy's due to its fame. As a Reuben lover, I had to see what all the fuss was. Now let's be real, if you're looking for Katz Deli - this ain't it. However, this is an excellent sandwich place. Had the double decker with a layer of corned beef and one of pastrami. One thing I loved about this sandwich is they offered it griddled. That's one thing the New Yorkers get wrong - a Reuben is better pressed, griddled, or toasted. So when you get this sandwich, ASK FOR IT GRIDDLED. Excellent the bread with a nice crust and so buttery and flaky when done this way. The meat is thinly sliced, tender and full of flavor. Love both meats but actually prefer the pastrami. The kraut is nice, crisp, and has a refreshing flavor. They get the amount of thousand island exactly right and the cheese is perfect. The potato pancake is a little greasy but has a nice profile. Crispy and chewy but with mushy innards. The onion notes are fantastic. Actually one of the best I've had. The value is hard to beat! The service was exceptional. And I love that the sandwiches automatically come with a pancake. Would definitely dine here again given the chance.

    White chocolate macadamia nut cookie
    MaryLinda W.

    This was a trip down memory lane for me since I remembered going to Izzy's prior Elm Street location just down the block back in the 1970's. Hubby ordered the beef barley soup, a half Tommy sandwich and potato cake with Diet Pepsi while I had a half corned beef and egg salad sandwich on rye with half sweet/half unsweet tea. Our server was cheerful and friendly! While waiting for the food I munched on sliced pickles, which are in a crock on each table. The food was delicious and filling. We ended the meal with cookies, an oatmeal raisin and a white chocolate macadamia nut. Unfortunately the cookies were not as good as the rest of the meal. I got a jar of pickles to take home since they aren't available in the grocery stores at home. We will definitely return to Izzy's, either this location or another, but will probably skip the cookies for a different sweet.

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