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

I hope this deli becomes your new spot too! Stopped in on day 1 and tried my luck with the smoked trout salad sandwich - & Glad I did! Full-flavored and fresh. Figured I'd try something outside my typical comfort zone on the first visit ... and now I'm hooked on trout sandwiches? Good crunch, good crisp, no gnarly fish-breath under my mask. Right on. I was stoked to learn their chips are made in-house; this is an easy thing to outsource, but I get the sense this place isn't taking half-measures... On my follow-up visit, day 3, went and Made My Own Melt; pastrami and swiss, standard-dress, added jalapeños; tried sides of scalloped potatoes and red cole slaw, w salt and vinegar chips; clean-plate-clubbed that rack. Right on. My third visit, I tried The Classic- it's some ineluctable balance between softness and crunch - grandma's chicken shredded under grandpa's bacon, heaped on the photogenic end of somebody's nice garden; homesome stuff. BBQ chips this time, and a side of potato salad... awesome. I've already decided to try everything on the menu ; this food slays me, in a "usually I only have 20 minutes for lunch and I'm not a wealthy person" kind of way - the price is right and I don't feel like I'm messing around with the portion game - can't wait to get the Covid jab and be able to hang out &or take-out here on the regular ; chill vibe, friendly staff, dank food - fingers crossed this becomes an LFK mainstay! read more

A very cute spot, but highly disappointed with a majority of our order. I ordered the "corn potato chowder", but it was missing the chowder part as it had no consistency as if it was made with dairy. It looked and tasted more like a simple stock that had cut up potatoes and corn. In regards to the potato salad, it had more cuts of celery than there was potato. The smoothness of it was nice in comparison to other potato salads, but the overwhelming amount of celery overtook the side. My significant other got the fried polenta cheese sandwich, and it was more like runny queso sauce that seeped the bread. The caramelized onions would've been great if it was present in the sandwich. The only somewhat positive dish I had was the build your own sandwich I did where the pastrami and Swiss sandwich was tasty, but not impressive. Simplicity was the only positive experience from that sandwich. read more

It was perfect. The pimento cheese... the house made chips... the tomato soup??? I can't stop thinking about it.

Amazing food. Went in expecting a standard deli as was very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of food. We had a Reuben with soup, and lemon and lox with garlic parm chips. It took a while but was 100% with the wait. Will definitely be going back read more

I've been here several times because I like what food I do get that was made correctly. Today was a let down. Ordered half sandwich and removed items listed on menu I didn't want on sandwich. Surprise to me there was other stuff not listed that made me have to skip eating the sandwich. I hope they update their menu to reflect this changes. Left hungry. The price is fantastic. I didn't enjoy the cup of soup that came with my half sandwich. read more

My group ordered the pimiento grilled cheese, tomato soup, a Reuben, side salad, and the Hot Beef Louise. Everything was excellent. The side salad had a $3 up-charge, but was well worth it. Everything was fresh and the bread tasted homemade. Will definitely eat here again. read more

This place is amazing. Every sandwich we've tried has been so delicious and I want to try all of them. The Italian sodas are maybe the best I've had in the area. We will be coming here so much more. read more

There is no better place for lunch in Lawrence! Everything I've had has been delicious, the service is always wonderful, and the atmosphere inside is very comfy. The employees are very safe with covid as well. I once ordered the wrong sandwich, completely my fault, and they even caught *my* mistake and made me a new one free of charge. These people are fantastic and make fantastic food! Oh and the Italian sodas? 10/10 read more

Got wet sandwiches with not much in them. That's what I get for being a vegetarian! Potato Salad was serviceable.

Great new deli in lawrence! It was their first day and loved the menu. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options which both were good.

I believe this is The Best sandwich in Lawrence Kansas. This place has AMAZING Ham and Swiss, and Pastrami and swiss sandwiches I have ever eaten. The meats are from there NOT Sysco or some processed meat and YOU can tell the difference!The Melts are made with fresh grilled, sourdough bread with fresh Tomato soup. This place is a hidden gem. Not only is it the BEST sandwiches in town, It may be The Best Sandwiches I have EVER eaten. read more

Great sandwiches and friendly atmosphere! The staff cares and checks on you and takes pride in their food! Highly recommended.

Great service and food. The quality and size of your meal is worth the price!

This place was inviting from the get-go. We were greeted by a female staff/ owner/ manager and she was lovely. She helped us navigate the menu and continued to assist us throughout our meal. The food was so good and so fast. I will definitely be returning. read more

Best Rueben sandwich!!! Everything was very fresh and staff friendly. Definitely will be back.

Had The Classic, She had a custom roast beef. My classic on brown bread was ok, the bread was crunchy and fell apart. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be, I didn't like it. Potato salad seemed a bit dry and flat, unremarkable. She liked her sandwich very much. Wanted to like this place, just ok. #tryitordont, I don't think they care what you do. read more

They are now open until 7:00 pm. Love the homemade tomato soup and multi-cheese grilled cheese sandwich.

Some of the best tomato soup I've had. Great tea and amazing service too. Will definitely come again next time in town and curios decorations too! read more

Although this place has a cool environment and the menu is big, don't be fooled. This is a falsely advertised Italian deli. I ordered the classic Italian that was missing multiple ingredients stated on the menu such as the olive tapenade. The sandwich was also very full of mayonnaise which is very unlike Italian traditions. Also the small size of the sandwich was unparalleled to the price of the meal. It doesn't stop there, as a side, I chose the corn chowder and there was a very obvious layer of oil sitting on the top that I had to spoon out onto the tray to even try... not a great first impression! I don't see myself going back again. read more

Best gluten free bread for my sandwich I have had in many years; it was certainly the best gluten free sandwich I have ever had in Lawrence. The bread was chewy and buttery, and spectacular. Definitely coming back to this deli! They also had gluten free cookies which were good. read more

Visiting from the East Coast and can honestly say this was the best grilled cheese I have ever had. The soups were very delicious as well. I wish we lived closer so we could come back. After accidentally losing our ticket, the staff was nothing but accommodating and the food was well worth the wait. We would definitely recommend stopping here when in Kansas! read more

Latchkey is the perfect spot for a casual, high quality meal. The staff are always kind and pleasant, and they have an amazing (shaded!) outdoor space out back. read more

Sandwich roast beef was so fatty I couldn't even eat it. Potato salad was something exotic and not good. Overall I'd say avoid this place.

We stopped by and my husband had the best rueben he's ever had and he's tried tons. My lunch was awesome too.. great service!

Awesome spot! Love the environment, and have thoroughly enjoyed the food. Sandwiches come with homemade potato chips (Garlic Parmesan is unbeatable). Will definitely come here again. read more

Stopped in here while it was snowing a couple weeks ago and I couldn't have been happier. My wife got the hot beef Louise and the sauce is too die for. I got the Reuben and it was the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Best hot sandwiches I could imagine having on a cold day. We will definitely be going back! read more

i LOVE this deli. my new favorite spot to catch a bite to eat and have an italian soda. love the decoration & cozy feeling here. i had the chicken salad sandwich with pasta salad, SO GOOD. there is a huge selection to choose from. i cant wait to be here on a weekly basis! read more