The best sandwiches in Columbus! We come to Katzinger's at least once a month, and it never disappoints. We have a few go to's (#41 and #16), but we like to try a new one each time we go. Every single one has been great! Tonight we got #57 Franklin's Kibbetz, which has homemade mozzarella and pesto and added turkey (bottom right). We also got #5 Mimi's Melody, which has their homemade tuna salad on grilled rye (bottom left). Next we got our favorite, #41 Phil Katzinger's Club, which has their homemade chicken salad, bacon, and Honeycup mustard (top left). Finally we got #3 Ari's Open Door, which had pastrami, salami, and cream cheese (top right). The service is also amazing - the workers are kind and even gave us free bagels tonight as they were closing! Must try. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - #3 Ari's Open Door #5 Mimi's Melody #41 Phil's Katzinger's Club (Deli Size) #57 Franklin's Kibbitz (Deli Size) - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It is St Patrick's Day so I looked for a deli with corned beef sandwiches nearby and found Katz's. Having lived in NYC I had high expectations for a deli with Katz in the name. Additionally, having had a Goodman's Deli mile high corned beef sandwich when I lived in Cleveland, I had even higher expectations. Their most popular sandwich is the Reuben so I went with that. Katzingers did not meet them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I arrived to pick up my sandwich I was shocked the line wasn't out the door to place orders before they closed and the dining room had maybe 6 people in it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were about 6 to go bags on the shelf along with mine. When I mentioned to the cashier that I was surprised it wasn't busier, she said it'll be busier tomorrow. I said the day after St Pat's? No answer. Another not good sign in my mind. When I got home, the wrapped sandwich was bigger than my hand but not very tall. The paper had areas of grease which is a good sign for this sandwich. The corned beef itself was tender but there wasn't as much of it, maybe an inch high and 1/3 of the bread had no corned beef. I also could not taste the thousand island dressing. The rye bread was toasted but pretty soggy. The crust was mostly crunchy. The bread slices were paired upside down putting a narrower side a larger side against each other. There is not enough sauerkraut and it is not very sour. I was given the choice of a dill or garlic pickle but I cannot tell you how it was because they didn't put it in the bag. I expected this sandwich to have so much meat in it, I could eat for multiple days for $18. Again, disappointed. Maybe I should've gotten the deli sized version but paying that much for a sandwich... [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the deli is fun and it's obvious it's been around a long time and has been well loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wanted to like Katzinger's but since the price and the quality don't match, I cannot. read more

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Lunch this past Friday. We were lucky that the line was short on arrival, as it was out the door when we received our food. Amazingly broad menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an outstanding deli with nice atmosphere inside and a couple of tables outside, which was our selection on this beautiful sunny day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bread was incredibly fresh. Pickles and a barrel was a nice touch and took me back to the lower east side restaurants I went to as a kid in New York. The knish was delicious, as was the chopped liver. Coleslaw was OK, nothing special in my opinion, but still tasty. Redskin potato salad was a nice offering. I thought the prices were cheap based on what I'm used to paying in Austin for deli type food that is half as good as Austin doesn't have a real deli in my opinion. Not sure why this place doesn't have a much higher ranking. If I lived in Columbus, I would be here weekly. Really. read more

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Food very good. I have had bigger portions elsewhere. I would like the corn beef to have a stronger taste . The rye bread is perfect . There signature sandwhich need more sauce so just ask for it. Potato salad is refreshing. It's not a southern potato sauce but it is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking is hard and getting a seat inside can be hard but worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend trying it a few times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is fast and the ambiance is all NYC deli.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't forget your pickles. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Waiting for 40 minutes for a sandwich was totally worth it!!! The line was out the door and went fast but this is a don't miss kind of place! The menu is huge and there are so many odd one so try not to get overwhelmed. Everyone working there was really friendly, patient, and extremely helpful. We ordered the club sandwich with no cheese or lettuce, pastrami, and matzah ball soup. All were top notch!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always grab a pickle or two, and if you can see an open seat, claim it immediately[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Katzingers is my favorite Deli in the city. Although I keep hearing about long wait times, I've never waited longer than 30 minutes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and decor is super cool and they have a huge menu, so there's a sandwich for everyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The best part of Katzingers though is their sides and free pickles. The potato salad is especially good. read more

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Had a fantastic Rueben from here piled high with meat, sauerkraut and dressing.. it was really good! And was a huge portion!!

Stop Playing with Me!!!! You mean this place has been here the whole time? The team here is super helpful and very polite. Helped me choose from the mountain of options. Sandwich speaks for its self. Did you see how thiicc that boy is?? Subway who???? read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - #70 - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I write this with a heavy heart but Katzinger's needs work. Was there six weeks ago. No Blintzes cause one of their large display coolers is broken. Six weeks later.... still broken. Fountain soda machine broken....six weeks later....still broken. Matzo ball soup came right from a jar, but the heel of rye bread that came with it was amazing. Brought back memories of what the place used to be. Staff seems to work hard, I suspect we have a leadership issue. Katzinger's has been a great Columbus institution. It would be a shame if it cannot be revitalized. read more

When we came in, I ordered the wrong bread I hope, soft white, it fell apart in my hands from dryness. My first time here & I will go back because of the very friendly & hard working staff & a variety of delicious selections. When my new dentures get done I'll buy one dozen of both pickles & ALL the buckeyes read more

It was good. We got the Reuben and the tuna melt. The tuna melt was really yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute how there are barrels of pickles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - #1 Katzinger's Reuben - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Husband comes here often and he loves the Reuben here! Big sandwhiches and pickles too!

Everything about this place was fantastic! The deli sandwich's were packed with toppings. And the pickles barrels were eat as many as you want. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the outside of the deli was very pretty since it was covered and vines and had a very nice outdoor patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the inside was [[HIGHLIGHT]]a well decorated and colorful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With a good amount of seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - The pickle barrels - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of the most delicious delis I've ever been to and the staff was super friendly! My family tried their pastrami sandwich, salmon bagel, "Todd is my Copilot" blt and "misty and steff rule the world" blt. Everything was delicious! We liked it so much that we're planning to come back again tomorrow before our flight. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This is the best deli anywhere in Ohio! My recommendation is the #41 (Phil's Katzingers Club) it's to die for. I try to mix it up every now and again but that is just so good. The redskin potato salad is to die for. I've never had a bad sandwich here. You also gotta load up on the homemade pickles! The staff is always very nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe of the Restaraunt is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decorations are really fun and cute and match the vibe of the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, it's a great place and [[HIGHLIGHT]]when it's warmer they have outdoor seating which is a great place to sit and eat with a friend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have Vegan, Vegetarian, and Pescatarian Options! read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Ruben, Matzo Ball Soup (1/2 Sandwich and Soup combo) - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Always wanted to try this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance, food and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very large menu of great sandwiches. I even bought some deli meat. The only mistake we made was arriving at 11:30. This was the height of Door Dash. It took about 45 min to get our food. We were in no hurry. They give away pickles while waiting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not the place if you have a half hour for lunch. Next time we will go at 1:00. read more

Stopped in for restaurant week since you really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu here. We tried the Greek salad, rhuben ,hot pastrami and the key lime pie. Everything was delicious and the sandwiches were hot and fresh. We always have a great experience on every visit. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Hot pastrami, Greek salad, key lime pie and Rhuben - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Used to live in German Village, and we would come here once in awhile; it was kind of expensive for what it was and it was always crowded, so we generally didn't go unless someone was visiting from out of town and had heard about it. Hadn't been in 15-20 years. It's still here, so they're doing something right. It is a local landmark, in the village and in the city. I drive past it almost every day, so had to give it another shot. I went in the early afternoon, after the lunch rush, and there was a long, slow-moving line. The place was crowded and I thought about carrying my food out, but there are extra seats in the back, one of which I was able to snag. Huge menu, all kinds of options, all the classics and some interesting combos. I got a 31, the Belly Buster, which has corned beef and pastrami and slaw, etc. Regular size, which is still a decent sized sandwich, so in this day and age I guess it's not really overpriced. Except that, while it is good, it is not amazing. It is overpriced for the quality. I also snagged a Cajun knish, because of course I had to. It was a good knish; however, there was no Cajun about it at all, except for a hint of red dusted on top. No extra flavor. I passed on the latkes at $5 apiece. They're thick, but holy crap. Not really worth the price. And the pickles? Also good-not-great. Free, which is nice. Maybe I've just been to better delis in the 20 years or so since I was here. I wasn't impressed when I lived nearby, and I'm still not. Try it out, it's not bad, but it doesn't live up to the hype. read more

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First time here and it was pretty tasty! I got the shot fish sandwhich and matzah ball soup. The bread for both were excellent and so fresh! The sandwich was very tasty and hit the spot. The matzah ball soup was very bland so I wouldn't recommend. Worth the stop if you're in the area and tons of options to pick from! read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Matzo Ball Soup - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Long wait, very long wait in line to order and then for your food to come out. Competition for tables is robust, so grab one as soon as it opens-up and enjoy a bag full of pickles while you wait. Garlic was the better of two, the other being regular dill. No balls for my matzo ball soup? At least I got to try the broth which was typical Jewish deli-style "dishwater." Good, not great and no balls!!! (They ran out). Got the 27 and 64 sandwiches (both large size) to try the corned beef and pastrami as presented. Corned beef was really smoky but good. Pastrami was excellent. Altogether with the items available to take home (breads, spreads, etc), the deli decor, and a very good overall experience, we may stop back if ever in downtown Columbus again. Certainly not a genuine New York deli, but darn good for the Midwest. read more

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An overwhelming menu of sandwiches greet you upon walking into Katzinger's. My wife and I ordered the flagship Katzinger's Reuben and the Kahrl's Killer Club - both DELI-SIZE and both of which are designated as Top 5 sandwiches by the restaurant. Surprisingly, the Club was the better sandwich in the moment and in leftover form. It's a rather straightforward Club, but with the triad of meats piled as high they were, it didn't disappoint. The Reuben slightly disappointed. On paper, I should love this sandwich (especially after subbing sourdough for the usual rye), but I just 'liked' it. Maybe my expectations were too high. Each sandwich came with the ability to pick a pickle from the two barrels in the restaurant. No apologies in saying this, both the dill and the garlic pickle spears were awful. I wish I could un-eat them, but fortunately they were free. However, don't be scared of the true deli sides sold by the establishment. We ordered a potato salad, and it exceeded expectations. With so many other sandwich options to try, I'd go back to Katzinger's... with a better idea of what to expect. read more

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Loved everything about this from the colorful atmosphere to the "this place is popular" type of energy and patient folks in line. Counter service and best of luck finding a table after ordering which worked for me but i wonder how someone orders "for here" and ends up not getting a table. Anyways... The variety of Reuben variants alone was great. Ordered the corned beef and pastrami with creamy slaw on rye and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had. Since out it town, I also snagged the tuna special which sold me on the "alarm cheese and habanero pepper." First time I saw a spicy take on a tuna melt and that was excellent as well. Free self serve pickle barrel as you wait was a cool touch (mild acidity more like a cucumber than full out sour pickle). Place ran like a well oiled machine. Great service and experience! read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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CA gal approved! I was excited to stop by this spot on my visit and wow - it did not disappoint. We came in a Wednesday morning so it was empty. A casual, local spot that you can't skip in German Village. We ordered the Katsinger's Reuben with onions. The rye was fresh and toasted to perfection, beef thinly sliced, crunch & acidity from the sauerkraut & creaminess from the sauce + cheese. I usually like more veggies on my sandwich but this was perfect as is. They also offer free pickles which is a nice treat! Can't wait to come back. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - 1. Katzinger's Reuben - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Katzinger's was recommended by a local and it's clear why! This place is popping with business, line out the door, phone ringing with more people placing orders, and an extravagant menu filled with options. The line was actually nice as a newbie because I had time to decide on what to get, I went with #70 Kahrl's Killer Club, which is basically their BLT option. Sandwiches are their forte, but you can also buy meat and bread I believe and there's a number of sides. After ordering, we did have to wait a while before ours were ready. There are two types of pickles that you can grab for free if you like pickles! My friend wasn't too impressed with them. We ate outside because it was so beautiful. My sandwich was delicious and so filling!! It's just a bit hard to eat because it is packed with food and although the top cut looks nice, the bottom slice's cut was lopsided. Would love to return, a sandwich definitely hit the spot after walking all over the German neighborhood. read more

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This is a great place to grab lunch. They've won all kinds of awards for best sandwich, etc. The food is delicious, and worth the cost in my opinion. The fresh pickles are always tasty as well. We got a couple of different sandwiches and a kugel. Sandwiches were all good, with fresh crunchy lettuce on each of them. Wry tasty and quick to come out of the kitchen. Usually pretty busy, but worth it! read more

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Most delicious sandwiches! I ordered the 16 which is turkey, Swiss, coleslaw and dressing. It was great - melt in your mouth great but with a nice toasty crunch. Daughter got a sandwich with bacon and sun dried tomatoes - not sure which one but it was also outstanding! We also ordered a knish which was delightful - served warm as it should be with a nice crust and tasty potato/oniony filling. And pickles to snack on while we waited. The line....there wasn't one, so we were served instantly. I'm not a line fan and we were here more than an hour after prime lunch time during the week, so it was perfect. But daughter concurs with other reviews that there is quite a line during prime times. It's a great sandwich though, so might be worth it! And some people like the hubbub of a line at a popular place, so maybe this is the place to get your line-love in. I don't know why I'm talking so much about the line--there wasn't one when we were there! Parking - slim pickings, prepare to search. Pleasant staff. A bit pricey but increase your cost-per-meal by eating some pickles then saving half of your huge sandwich for another meal! Many tables (you know, no line so correspondingly, lots of seating!). We'll be back! read more

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I can't believe this doesn't have a higher rating!! Delicious food with a very wide selection. The sandwich I wanted wasn't on the menu (just plain old egg salad on rye), but when I ordered it they didn't miss a beat in punching it in and serving it just how I liked it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was crowded but that's because it was Saturday lunchtime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was great and will def be back next time I'm in town! read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Egg salad on rye, Katzinger's Traditional Potato Knish, Noodle Kugel, pickle - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Okay I was supposed to take pictures but by the time I remembered the sandwich was half way done and it would not be a great shot...so is it good...YES. Not too many places can evoke childhood memories and if they had Organina then it would be a wrap. I would be transported to the Jewish deli on my neightborhood block where I would get a Turkey and swiss on sourdough with chips and a NYC seltzer or Organina. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is great and the ambiance is homey as it should be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are good choices for those that don't eat meat like me so the Lindey's Come Again, Wross Left His Mark, a Large Greek Side, Fountain drink and Ginger Ale all ran us $53.00. Yet I will say if we didn't plan on that being our only meal of the day then you can logically eat one side of a sandwich and save the rest for later on. read more

Delicious Jewish deli! There are a ton of options - see the menu on their website for all of them. We got the matzo ball soup (wouldn't get it again, boring and flavorless and no veggies in the broth), and Reuben sandwich which was excellent, and a potato latke. To top it off we bought a slice of key lime pie. They have buckets of pickles to take pickles from. The bathrooms are also nice and there's plenty of seating. Don't be deterred by the long line - it moves fast and you aren't waiting long for your food after your order. The portions are big - even the smaller of the sandwiches and easily shareable. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wow- a great fun restaurant in German Village.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Went in late afternoon, their sandwiches and Ruebens are so good, my party got a few and split them, and they were fresh and hot- and the bread was so good. The service is nice, took a little while to get food, but was so worth the wait. As far as the pickles go. As they are in a barrel, you gotta look for the pickles that have been in there for the perfect amount of time- we ended up getting a few that had been brining for too long and some that didn't get brined long enough- but ultimately they are good, just depends on your pickle preference. read more

I called them a week go for a huge event that landed in my lap. I have done events for years and know better than to only give a caterer a weeks notice, and for that I am sorry! But man, did they deliver! 500 box lunches with an additional 100 that we needed at the last minute! Michelle and her team went above and beyond. Amazing value and amazing service! We are huge fans and will be calling them again (with more notice, I promise)! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Well their cooling wasn't working so they didn't have many items.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not many people there eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good deal of staff who were just standing around. 1 couple in front of me took a long time. Then they ignore me and let this guy ditch me so he could get a beer. Wanted.chopped liver... none today .[[HIGHLIGHT]]Was going to get a sandwich but the vibe just wasn't a good one.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So I just left Been going to there since the early 80s. You have issues especially with staff read more

The pastrami and corn beef was tender and juicy. That's about all the positives. Being from Chicago, I compare the food here to my deli at home. I found the soup to be average at best and the bread for the sandwich the same. The meat portion on the sandwich was on the lean side when comparing to a similar institution on other cities. I'll take my Kaufman's or Manny's in Chicago any day over this mediocre deli. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - #29 soaring super sandwich and bowl of matzah soup - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Had a great lunch today at Katzinger's. We went at peak lunchtime hours on a Saturday, so it was packed. Line out the door. It took awhile to get out food, but that's what you get for such a Columbus institution. It was worth the wait. The menu is so expansive it's really hard to decide what to get. We settled on the Turkey Reuben and the Chicken, Bacon, Ranch, Avocado. We also tried to macaroni salad, the traditional potato salad, and a knish. The food was all great. The Turkey Rueben is undefeated with the perfectly grilled bread. I preferred the macaroni salad to the potato salad, which is different for me. Knish was great. Loved the free pickles. They're super crunchy. Katzinger's is a great vibe. The place hasn't changed in years and I love that. I could try every sandwich. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - 16. Be's Bustling Birdwich - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This was my first time visiting with my significant other. I ordered the 78 with sour dough and my SO ordered the classic 1. We also ordered a knish. The grill was down today, and it very much affected my response to todays meal. It was soggy and the flavors did not translate as they should have. I don't think I will eat here again even if the grill was working again as a vegetarian. The knish was delicious and served warm. The inside was packed but the experience is great. We sat outside because the inside was so busy. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food at this place is amazing. I've eaten at both locations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] staff is very friendly and helpful read more

Cold coffee Untoasted toast Overcooked eggs Hash was good though Not worth $20 Been coming for years and it gets worse every time read more

I'll be honest, I came in with the expectation this would be a 5 star review. I expected complex sandwich flavors with great balance and insanely good pickles. What I got was a pretty average tasting sandwich dominated by meat and not much else for flavor. The complimentary pickles are honestly some of the worst I've ever had. Service was fine and seating is ample. Free parking all over the area. Just an all around disappointment. For being some peoples favorite deli in Columbus it's just really not special. I won't be back. read more

Katzinger's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food order is always accurate, delivered on time, and food warm that should be warm. Really good choices include the matzoh balls (not including the chicken broth), the garlic pickles, and the knishes. The noodle kugel is sweet with lots of vanilla and cinnamon. Their desserts are also delish. In the downside, in the description of their kugel says fruit is in it and you choose between apricot or cherry. I ordered the cherry and looked in vain for cherry. All I could find were three VERY small streaks of pink, transparent, vaguely fruity syrup. Either put fruit in it, or don't say there is fruit in it. Weirdly, the deeply colored chicken broth does not taste of chicken, alliums, or vegetables. It needs salt. But those matzoh balls are fluffy and tender. They would be a grand slam home run with some salt, fresh minced parsley, and garlic powder mixed in. read more

If you're looking for a classic deli with really good sandwiches, definitely check out Katzinger's! I went there after checking out the book loft and German Village and I'll definitely be back! The #1 Katzinger's Reuben was really good with crispy rye bread, stuffed with hot corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. I appreciated how fresh all the ingredients were. I got the bigger deli size and it filled me up! Definitely don't miss out on the barrel of free pickles as well in the dining area. They have some outdoor and lots of indoor tables in the back as well so you could bring a group of friends!l or family! read more

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