I recently visited this little deli in LFK and I absolutely loved it. The deli is on the smallish side but they do have indoor seating and a little patio out front. The ambiance is pretty bare bones but they definitely advertise their political stance and I appreciate that because I like to support like minded places and people. They also had signage up that was super informative and helpful for certain situations one might run into in this current environment. The kitchen is super open and the service was friendly. They offer a variety of sandwiches, sides, soups, Italian sodas, and even catering. I went with the Classic sandwich: roast chicken, turkey, bacon, Colby, green leaf lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, and avocado spread on toasted whole grain. I did have them swap the whole grain for sourdough because I'm a sourdough junkie. They were totally accommodating. The sandwich was delicious. The deli meat was high quality and had a great flavor. The veggies were fresh. The sandwich stacked. Highly recommend. They have a bunch of sides like potato, pasta, and even green salads, plus Mac and cheese, but I went with the tomato soup. The tomato soup is housemade with white wine and aromatics and topped with a dill crème fraische. The soup was so good that I would have happily eaten a giant vat of it and would have been satisfied. This will probably be the side I order for life. Although they do have a daily soup so that may have to be tried in the future. Definitely stop in and check them out! read more

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Small, nice café. I think it would be a cute date spot if you go on an off busy time. They do have a little bit of outdoor seating for nicer weather too. The sandwiches we had were so good. I had a fancy bologna (The Bourdain) sandwich essentially and my husband had a Reuben. I loved my sandwich. I don't like Reubens but if I did, I would've really liked that one. I tasted it and it had really high-quality ingredients. Both sandwiches did. If I'm in the area again, I will totally go back read more

Latchkey Deli - Boudain - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Latchkey Deli was a new stop for me when I was in Lawrence recently. I opted for the create your own melt with turkey and pimento cheese with a side of pasta salad. The sandwich was a good size and who doesn't love pimento cheese? The pasta salad was tasty and not overly dressed. Definitely plan for some time to eat as they don't come out fast but they will come out hot and delicious. read more

Latchkey Deli - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I had a to go order, so did not get chance to interact with anyone or see what the restaurant ambiance was. The food, however, was really good! We had an Italian sandwich, Mac and cheese, and a grilled cheese with tomato soup, for lunch. There were only smiles around the table. :-) It was a quick and painless process to order and pick up the food. It was delightful to eat it! read more

Latchkey is one of those rare sandwich shops that feels like both a treat and a comfort. The space itself is warm, inviting, and always full of friendly faces who make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The food, however, is what keeps me coming back again and again. My personal favorite is the chicken sandwich with pesto, cheese, and tomatoes. It's perfectly toasted, buttery, and truly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The sides are equally impressive....the au gratin potatoes are out of this world, and the macaroni and cheese is rich, creamy, and satisfying. Although I tend to order my favorite every visit, friends rave about their other sandwiches too. It has become my go-to spot for lunch or a light dinner, and it's where I love to take friends from out of town. The owners bring heart and care into every detail, making the whole experience feel special. If you're in Lawrence, I highly recommend giving Latchkey a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent food, we try and make it every time we are in Lawrence!!! Menu is always abundant with choices, can't get this experience anywhere else!!! read more

Sandwiches! Lots of them. I tried the Reuben. Good, but it could have used more salad dressing. The tomato soup was awesome. My friend had the Trout salad (?) sandwich. Wasn't impressed. A little expensive for a soup and sandwich (and iced tea). The good news is that it's not directly in downtown Lawrence - so easier to find parking. read more

Unique, delicious, great atmosphere, me and my family of 5 all had different sandwiches & all loved it. Would pass on cauliflower soup, a little too spicy. read more

I love Latchkey -- they have the best sandwiches and soups in town. However, every time I order a salad, which I have done over 20 times, there are always rotten pieces in it. ALWAYS. read more

Latchkey Deli - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Went here for lunch the other day for the first time this deli blew me away. The taste and texture of the food is so good. Everything tasted the homemade including the pickles would come again five stars. read more

Went to Latchkey Deli while working Kansas football game for lunch. Got the smoked trout sandwich and it was very good along with the homemade chips. Will def come back again if I am back on campus read more

Reporter: Allen I understand you recently enjoyed your first visit to Latchkey Deli in Lawrence. Can you tell us what you thought of their World Famous potato salad? A.I.: It ain't about dat. It isn't. It's not about dat at all. You know what I'm sayin'? I mean, but it's, it's easy to talk about. It's easy to sum it up when you just talk about potato salad. We sittin' here, I'm suppose to be the franchise player and we talkin' bout potato salad. I mean listen, we talkin' bout potato salad. Not a sandwich. Not a sandwich. Not a sandwich. We talkin' bout potato salad. I mean how silly is dat? We talkin' bout potato salad man! Reporter: Oooo-k. Well I apologize for bringing it up. It's just that your ball handling equal and nemesis RP told us that it was the best damn potato salad he ever ate and that now he makes the second best spud salad in Kansas! read more

Latchkey Deli - A whole lot going on in this potato salad - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

The food was AMAZING! I had a friend recommend it to me and they were so right! if you haven't tried, you need to! the service was quick, we sat outside and the restaurant was pleasantly quite with multiple conversations between customers. would definitely have again read more

Delivery Driver here, usually Im met with quality customer service. After hearing "here is your order", I missed the name being called out. I was confused because I said there should be 11 items. I get it, I made a mistake l, but I was met with attitude about it. There's no need for it, it was a simple understanding. Most places will just laugh about it and brush it off letting me know it will be ready soon. Dont think I'll be eating here any time soon. read more

In a group of 5, 3 people got the club, one got the Ruben and I got the Hot beef Louise. The Ruben and the hot beef we both great. All three people who got the club regretted it. Recommend to get a hot sandwich read more

Two sandwiches 30 bucks....no sides just water. The sandwiches were bland I don't know how you can do that with a Ruben and an Italian not to mention the sandwiches were small when you can get outdone by subway you probably need to revisit your business plan. read more

Came here for lunch today. It's a great looking menu. I couldn't decide between the pimento cheese and the Reuben, so I got half of each. Ruben was good, but as others mentioned, a little saltier than you'd expect. Pimento cheese was also good. If I got it again, I'd either hold or go light on the spinach. Mac salad and chips were both good. My daughter got the dip sandwich. It was a bit messy, but she enjoyed it. The hot was the Mac and cheese side. Very good. She also liked her strawberry soda. Really good and friendly service too. read more

Latchkey Deli - Reuben and pimento cheese sandwiches with chips and Mac salad - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Decided to TOGO. Went on a weekend. atmosphere was very personable. Customer service is quick and fast. Enjoyed the vibes and sandwiches. Prices are reasonable because of the area that this location is in. Also, the chips needed to be fried Harder for CRUNCH read more

Latchkey Deli - Rye Turkey with Bacon and Avocado & Mac & Cheese - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Terrific sandwich option on Mass! They have special sandwiches throughout the week that's dependant on the day. Would definitely recommend the Hot Beef Louise! The meat is fire and the the jous is perfect. The seasoning on it is elite. Would also recommend the mac & cheese on the side. Very creamy and soft without compromising the cheese. An underrated experience at Latchkey is the baked goods. The cookies are terrific. Selection varies on day. All in all - Latchkey checks a bunch of boxes for a sandwich place. I'd give more stars if I could. read more

Okay....I know this isn't like a restaurant review group primarily, BUT: I just went to Latchkey Deli for the first time and it's divine. It's in Papa Keno's old location, and the design inside is gorgeous. It's incredibly clean (like amazingly clean) and there's a lovely little lounge area in the front with a comfy green couch. It's just really homey, in general. They have a veggie beet pastrami that was *delicious*. I personally love beets, and I've never had them prepared that way before, it was something else. Next time I really want to try the Lemon and Dill Lox, I *LOVE* lemon, I *LOVE* dill and I *LOVE* lox, so I can only assume this will be the best thing on the menu for me. The potato salad was perfect! It tasted like something my friends from the Ukraine make, but like with its own Lawrence twist. I loved it. The coffee delicious. The music on point. A great study spot too! They have coffee, and it's easy to focus. Everyone seems happy here! It's a great atmosphere. Everyone who works here is super nice, and all of the food is super good. I had a pineapple upside down cake for dessert that *chef's kiss*. Perfect with coffee. It had a good sugary crunch at the end of it. It tasted homemade. Everything was super filling and reasonably priced! Even the beet sandwich had me full! That's great. I'm (sort of) a vegetarian. I eat fish from time to time. It was great to eat a veggie sandwich that had me full. The veggie sandwiches from Java Break are similarly great for this! Neil makes an incredible panini there. All in all, "Latchkey Deli 10/10" I hope more people show up here! It's newer but it's really really good. Would love for this business to keep going, if only so I can keep eating these beet sandwiches and have another place for good lox in town. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Service, food, ambiance all get 100 out of 100. Mac&Cheese tastes like grandma's homemade. The Turkey taste like fresh sliced thanksgiving turkey This place is a bucket list place for sure. They need to be featured on the food network. read more

Latchkey Deli is the perfect addition to the Lawrence food scene! The owners and chefs are no strangers to great food and service, and their talents shine in this new endeavor. What did I love?! THE REUBEN. I often order my Reuben with turkey, and the deli just happened to be out of it today. And, I'm grateful for it. The house cured/smoked pastrami, corned beef is unbelievably tender. They've mastered the balance of textures and flavors - it's a must order. We also ordered all things potato: housemade potato chips, potato salad, scalloped potatoes. Though all tasty, the scalloped potatoes were the winning spuds for me - creamy, cheesy, tender, and bursting with flavor. My personal must-try list is long, so I'll undoubtedly return soon. The smoked trout salad sandwich is next. read more

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disgusting food disgusting staff disgusting ambiance. you will get sick if you eat here. it's one of those places where if you eat there you might die. seriously never been that sick before. food poisoning. read more

Very good sandwiches with high quality bread, meat, and cheese. For the two of us, we got our own sandwiches and shared a side of potato salad, which was plenty of food for a weekday lunch. The sandwiches are hefty! It did take a bit for our food to come out, but that wasn't a problem for dining in. I also love that the inside of the restaurant has maintained lot of its old school charm. read more

Best sandwich of my life! I had the sourdough BLT and added avocado- absolutely delicious. Bibb lettuce, Mayo, local tomato, and the sourdough bread were all amazing. The bacon was not overpowering the sandwich which was a really balanced texture and taste. Loved it and highly recommend! Also, the staff was really nice and friendly. Great place read more

Latchkey Deli - BLT - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Cute place, friendly staff. I hated it so much. I went with a friend. She got the Rueben and potato salad, I got the hot beef and macaroni. We swapped half to each other so we could each try both sandwiches. It was disgusting. Both sandwiches were so bad. Overwhelmingly salty and I am not at all sensitive to salt. My macaroni was ok except the crunchy topping was also crazy salty. My friend said the potato salad was ok. We barely ate but forced down a few bites because we spent $15 each and we were hungry. A woman took our trays and noticed we did not enjoy. She asked what she could do and we just asked for water to go. We didn't really know how to answer. We ended up leaving before the water even came since we really had to get back to work. read more

Decided to go here on a whim and we were not disappointed! Such a great and delicious lunch spot. The sandwiches were toasted and so yummy and the sides were equally delicious. The potato salad was seasoned and flavorful and the homemade chips were crispy to perfection. We sat on the outdoor patio because the weather was nice and the lights and benches were adorable and really made this an even better experience. The staff and service were super considerate and so kind. Not enough good things to say about this place. Will return time and time again read more

Latchkey Deli - Grilled Pimento Cheese with Ham and Potato Salad - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Great place to grab a bite while on Mass St. Loved it! Great gluten free bread and Italian sodas as well! read more

Latchkey Deli - BLT gluten free - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I dug this place and plan to return. A friend of mine came here and it was our first time. I think the atmosphere is very inviting and the staff was super nice. I had the BLT and added avocado. I paired it with the potato corn chowder soup and that was good. My friend had a mushroom sandwich that looked really good and paired it with the pasta salad. I really liked their Italian soda; quite refreshing. We decided to grab stuff to go to take to our dudes. Both had The Classic paired with potato salad and they really enjoyed them. I will say that their lemon pound cake was lackluster. Overall though, a nice first time experience. read more

This is a fairly new place in Lawrence in which a friend suggested we meet for lunch. I'll start off by saying that I will definitely be stopping back in here to grab a drink or food!! The staff was great in helping you with making a choice as to what to eat. The food came out fast and looked great. The portions are great. I ended up only eating have of it and didn't even touch my fries. If you are in the area this is a must visit!! read more

Latchkey was good. We tried a Reuben and it was very tasty. Place was clean. We will return.

I absolutely adore this place. I am the Muppet's #1 fan, so imagine my elation when I saw all the Muppet memorabilia!! My heart SWELLED, but not as much as my belly did after scarfing down this incredible sandwich, YUMM!!!! Love you Kermie read more

This place is a great addition to Lawrence! We ordered the Hot Beef sandwich with salt and vinegar chips and the Italian sandwich with a side of potato salad. Everything was so good! The service was great as well. Everyone was super friendly and attentive! read more

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Great selection of delicious hot sandwiches and soups. Always new and creative specials. Homemade sides are great as well

Enjoyed the Classic Sandwich with Pasta Salad & Italian with Mac&Cheese. The Mac&Cheese was different for my taste. The food was catered and it was freshly prepared. Only concern was the Bread was Very CRUNCHY on the Classic Sandwich. The Pasta salad was delicious, enjoyed the Pasta with the Fruits and Veggies. read more

Latchkey Deli - Mac&Cheese - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Had the Reuben with their Mac and cheese for a side. The sandwich was good (8/10) and traditionally made. The Mac and cheese was clearly THE BEST that I've had in some time!!! *Also, they have good, soft, pellet ice for their drinks!! read more

New spot on Mass St. had two great sandwiches, the Classic was much better than the BLT. Would go back. read more

Latchkey Deli - Classic Sandwich, BLT, Potato Soup - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Overwhelmingly salty overall. Very expensive for what it is. Would not recommend especially if you are sensitive to salt. read more

Latchkey Deli - So much salt. - Delis Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Tasty sandwiches and very good mac and cheese. A good spot for lunch and plenty of food.

So glad Latchkey is in Lawrence!! It fills a hole in the restaurant scene that I didn't know was missing until my first bite. The Hot Beef Louise is my favorite, especially when I need some comfort food to keep me company. The Reuben is also delicious--and big enough for me to make two meals out of it. Potato salad is my go-to side because of it's homemade taste and quality. Yum! Looking forward to returning soon. read more