Leven Deli Co. is what would happen if Ron Swanson opened a Jewish deli in downtown Denver and let southern blues play over the speakers while he worked. There's no performance here, no hospitality theater, no one asking how the first few bites are treating you. You walk up to the counter, you order, you take a number, you sit down. The food does the talking. And the food has a lot to say. I went on a bright Wednesday morning with a couple of friends and ordered the classic breakfast, swapping bacon for pastrami (a first for me) with an everything biscuit on the side (also a first). Both were revelations. The eggs over-hard might be the best version of that order I've ever gotten from a restaurant -- just a whisper of uncooked yolk in the center, perfectly seared on both sides. Skillet potatoes were spot-on. The skillet pastrami was rich and properly crisped at the edges. And the two generous slices of sourdough arrived with a scratch-made blueberry jam that I ended up smearing on everything I could -- sourdough, biscuit, probably would've eaten it with a spoon if no one was looking. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich, which clearly belongs in the staples category. The baguette was the star: toasted outside, pillow-soft inside, zero tug-of-war with your teeth. That detail alone tells you the kitchen cares. This is the Ron Swanson part: there's an unapologetic confidence to this place. They know exactly what they're doing, they're not trying to oversell it, and they're not interested in charming you into liking it. They're just going to hand you something excellent and trust you to figure out the rest. The coffee was good. The food was setting-a-benchmark good. A real 5 out of 5 stars, no pickin nits. Mild observation, not a complaint: the service is counter-only, no traditional table service. Would Matthew McConaughey or Reese Witherspoon dropping plates off elevate the experience? Sure. But Ron wouldn't have it any other way, and honestly, neither would I after eating here. If I lived within 45 minutes of downtown Denver, this would be my destination breakfast. As it is, I'm a 12 hour drive away, and if it were only 11, perhaps I'd go tomorrow. The real downside? The food was so good I completely forgot to take a picture. read more

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In Denver on the way home tonight and need a great sandwich for the plane. I've been to Denver numerous times and have never heard of Levan's Deli. That changes tonight. We arrived at noon only to find a huge crowd with everyone enjoying outside dining on a sunny day. This place is hopping and the staff is working their butts off. The energy here super high and I wish we were not pressed for time. We ordered a 12 day old pastrami on an unbelievable home-made toasted rye bread with Jarlsberg, Levin sauce and cabbage. The sandwich was hot, tasty and flavor-packed. The crust was a bit tough but it did not stop me from inhaling. The menu is vast, energy is high and this is a place you just were you want to be. I can't wait to return with plenty of time to drool over the menu and survey the dishes flying out of the kitchen. Great job, fun environment and tasty food, congrats Levin Deli! read more

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Quite literally one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I got the Braised Pork sandwich which is: braised pork, arugula, pickled onions, and an aioli on baguette bread. The pork was juicy and well-made. Every bite was so yummy and I finished it all in one go. Their pickles look spicy, but aren't. They are super sour, which is something I like, so I put it inside my sandwich and it made an awesome combination. The line was long at 1 PM, but moved fairly quickly. I was also concerned about parking, but there was a parking lot directly across from the Deli. Staff was attentive and quick, overall. I also appreciated how open and spacious the inside felt, while still having ample enough seating for everyone. Will totally be back and this is officially one of my favorite spots in CO. read more

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WOW!!!!! I went to Leven. I died and saw the other side. I ran around to all the people chilling in the afterlife and told them they must reincarnate if only to eat at Leven! Service was very friendly and, though very busy, each server interacted with you with an authority over the menu and a genuine care that you were there. Of note: Pickled mushroom hummus. Just get it. House made ginger, apple cider vinegar drink. 15/10 drink it! Turkey Sandwich. The bread was the exactly soft and crusty and moist and of the heavens. read more

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Leven deli was absolutely everything I wanted it to be. I was starving after a long flight to Denver and immediately jumped on yelp to see what I could eat. Leven was right at the top of the list, so I headed over and was greeted by a beautiful restaurant and a very lively lunch crowd. Everyone seemed pleased with their food and were so happy to be there. I was helped immediately and directed to the counter to order. They provided great recommendations and were helpful with my order! While waiting for my order, I helped myself to samples they were giving out of their AMAZING whipped feta and house made biscuits. For lunch, I got the turkey club (10/10 sooo good) and a side of the macaroni salad (also 10/10!) and a huge snickerdoodle cookie. I wish we had a place like this where I live because I would be going all the time! read more

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Oh WOW so good everything. Yummy latte yummy jalapeno biscuit good sausage healthy helping of egg had a good weight to it, quite dense in a fantastic way. The spice level of the biscuit is tasteful, not too overwhelming but you also can't miss it. I subbed the American cheese for cheddar, no complaints thereThere are many options for seating, and I was happy to score a spot outside. Food came out super fast as well read more

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Everything here is super clean and executed well. The menu to the decor flows with a slight step back in time and the music is a little upbeat. It's a great vibe. It's alive with healthy topiary in the dining area and the smell of yeasty breads baking in the back. The breakfast menu is simple and non pretentious. There's a little something everyone can enjoy. I got a sandwich on sourdough and ordered it open faced. It was so much food that it made 2 sandwiches for me. I love the sourdough. The breakfast plate is a classic and they serve their bread with a healthy helping of jam. The view is nice and it's good people watching. Perfect place to stop if you're doing a museum day in Cap Hill. read more

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Well earned five stars. Here on a Thursday afternoon with a bajillion people for lunch, we almost didn't stay because it was so busy. Even tho is was completely packed, this place is run like clockwork. Amazingly efficient with a steady stream of people ordering inside and people picking up to-go orders. We were a big party and most of the seating inside are four-tops, so we sat outside on some bigger picnic tables. I had The Rachel, probably the best smoked turkey & Jarlsberg on rye I've ever had. If we are in the Golden Triangle area of Denver again, I wouldn't hesitate to return to try more offerings. Superb! read more

Finally!! After enjoying Leven at so many Yelp events, and seeing their local and national rankings consistently so high, I finally had the pleasure of eating here. Packed, even on a rando weekday. Expect people. Lots of people. I ordered the Ruben and lamb kabobs. Also, a loaf of rye to go. You're looking at $85 + for two people, but the quality is well worth it. Do it!!!! read more

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I really enjoyed the food here! Both my boyfriend and I got the same sandwich and loved it. It was recommended by our cashier, and it didn't disappoint. The name of it escapes me, but it was the beef sandwich. Before we went to find a table she asked if it was our first time, and when we told her yes she gave us a free brownie. The brownie was so delicious I'm thinking about it still, over a week later! This place does also serve alcohol, we just don't partake. All of the staff are super friendly as well! I definitely recommend this spot! It was also recommended to me by my friend! It did not disappoint! read more

Food was excellent. A bit on the pricey side, but there was plenty of food for the cost. Service was fast despite the long line when we arrived. It's small but tables always seemed to be free. read more

Leven deli is always delicious and a Denver gem according to most locals here! The sandwiches are delicious and very large, and the sides are all wonderful. My personal favorites are the mozzarella focaccia sandwich or the pastrami Reuben. Their homemade picked are top tier, though it is always hard to pick a side as I want them all!! The biggest bummer is the price of eating here, a group of 4 of us came recently and got one sandwich each and we ended up spending around $100 which is wild!! Because of this, I will eat here quarterly or so a year, but it's very enjoyable . read more

This place has a lotttttt of hype behind it. I won't say it disappointed, I just had really high expectations. Disclaimer, this was the first time I had a Reuben pastrami sooo hang in with my review. I think I just don't really like that type of sandwich, if ya know what I mean. That being said, portions were huge, had loads of meat on it and genuinely had a lot of taste. We split a grilled cheese (I forget the name) and it was AMAZING. I think there was like chive cream cheese on it? Sooooo good. 1000% recommend getting this one and splitting it for the table The bread was incredible! I really want to give this place another try and get something I'm more familiar with! read more

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Fire sandwich spot. We're visiting from California for new years and stumbled upon this place on Yelp since it was walkable from our hotel. We arrived around 12:30pm and there was a line out the door until 2pm, so definitely prepare for a wait. They have a good amount of indoor seating but it was so busy that we had no choice, but to sit outside. Luckily, it wasn't too cold. You order at the counter and the register workers puts a description of you on your receipt so that your waiter can find you. I got labeled big white scarf :D. We got the classic Reuben pastrami sandwich and the mushroom barley soup. Both were very flavorful and hearty, but I recommend the going the sandwich route if you have to pick one. Later found out this place made Yelp 100 2026, so happy we got to check that one off :) read more

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Nothing I love more than a good turkey sandwich. I was craving a Rachel. Not just any Rachel- but a solid east coast deli Rachel. the bread needed to be perfect, same with the slaw (shit slaw will ruin it!) and I needed the turkey to be thinly sliced- I'm really grossed out by thick cut deli meats- lol. Let me tell you- they were first of all, quick! Shoutout to their delivery service (maybe DoorDash? I used Toast). Unfortunately I cannot speak to the ambiance, but it must be good because you don't have sandwiches this delicious just anywhere! I'll be back! read more

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5 Stars for a smoked beet Rueben and white beans that are worth the wait! Yes, there will likely be a line at this deli and there's a reason- it lands on local Top Eats lists (like topping Yelp's 2025 Top Places to Eat in Denver) and has earned their reputation. The line moves quickly as you order at the counter. From there you grab your table number (for when your order's ready) and start the search for a spot. The gal at the register told us they could help us find a table if we had trouble, but we got lucky and didn't have to look for long! And then came the food. We got the beet Rueben (vegetarian) which was definitely enough for two of us to share. I also spotted a giant bean salad and am so glad I made the impromptu purchase! Both dishes have lived in my mind and daydreams for weeks since leaving Denver. It's right by a bunch of great museums, so this is a perfect spot after enjoying some art in downtown! read more

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One of my favorite stops while in Denver . I went early for breakfast and enjoyed the jalapeño honey breakfast sandwich (special) and went back the next day for the apple cinnamon toast . Both were delicious !!!!' read more

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Seating is self served but there were several options for seating on a Monday morning. We waited for lunch to try the sandwiches and they did not disappoint! Although a steep price for sandwiches, it was pretty tasty and flavorful. I do wish the chips weren't extra and the other sides were okay. Additionally, the pickle slices were not very pickle-y coming from someone who loves pickles. It tasted more on the end of cucumbers. read more

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Solid pastrami type deli breakfast. Its a large location, lots of egg and meat options, good sandwiches. Service is all counter service, so not too formal, but still as refined as youd expect. We've taken our toddler here several times and its great as a family spot. Its also conveniently located in downtown which maes it a great choice to pair with say a visit to the art museum. read more

Good neighborhood lunch spot. Had the tomato soup and grilled cheese. Perfect for a cold rainy day.

Saw so many videos about Leven having good sandwiches and they all hold true! Went in on Sunday afternoon for a bite after a long walk at the park - we sat outdoors with our pooch and got the pastrami and the Italian! This place did not disappoint. We were famished and the sandwiches hit the right spot! Highly recommend if you're in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood and want a high quality sandwich - try this place out! My dog was happy too - he got many pets from the servers out here. read more

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A bit on the pricey side for what I expected, but definitely worth it. They offer a great selection of sandwiches and baked goods- don't skip the tahini brownie. The outdoor seating area is also a great spot to enjoy your meal on a nice day. read more

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If you're in the mood for a great pastrami sandwich this spot is a must. I came on a Friday ~11AM and it was already pretty busy with a steady crowd. Parking was easy enough with metered spots across the street. The ordering process is straightforward. You order at the register, grab a table number and the staff brings your food out. You pour your own water by the register. Bathrooms were clean and well kept. Outside seating can get warm but there are umbrellas for shade. Utensils are at the table. As a first timer, I had to order the Pastrami Reuben ($20). It was packed with flavor and incredibly filling. So glad I split this with my husband! Be careful of the crust if you have a sensitive mouth. For sides I tried the French Curry Potato Salad which stood out since you don't often see it at delis. It was tasty and unique. I also grabbed the Kale Salad for $1.50 which was fresh and light. It leaned heavy on cilantro, which I personally love but it might not be for everyone. The vibe is very laid back. I noticed lots of people enjoying casual meals with their partners or catching up with friends. After eating we walked around the neighborhood and there's plenty to see which makes this place an even better stop. Overall the food is delicious and portions are generous. I'd definitely recommend splitting a sandwich unless you're really hungry. I'll be back the next time I visit Denver! read more

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After a long morning spent at Meow Wolf Convergence, we were really hungry. I looked up places to eat and found this deli on Yelp. The interior is homey and inviting with beautiful hanging plants everywhere, lots of tables to dine at and even a bar in the corner serving up some delicious drinks. What I was most impressed with was the outstanding and friendly customer service we received from the moment we walked in to the time we left. We were helped by Maylynn. She took our order and made recommendations to us. The whole time she was smiling and so engaged with us. She made us feel quite welcome. I ordered the the turkey club with macaroni salad and my husband ordered the Pastrami Reuben. Both sandwiches arrived quickly to our table. Overall the sandwiches were just ok. My husband said his sandwich had kind of a weird taste so not the typical Reuben. My turkey was good but not great. I can't quite pinpoint why the sandwiches didn't work for us but I would still be willing to come back again in the future to try something else We finished up and as we were packing up to leave, one of the employees asked us if we wanted a brownie. We responded "Yes!" We were then offered a baguette, then some biscuits. It seems at the end of the day, they don't want to carry over any leftover product from the day before so we scored with some wonderful freebies. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I can't express how great the service is here, but do yourself a favor and check this delightful deli out when you are in the area. read more

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This place hits the spot! Functions like a classic deli with fantastic service and great food! I'm so glad that we decided to grab breakfast here one morning. After ordering in line, you're able to take a carafe of still or sparkling water to your table with your number and wait for your order to come out. There is seating inside, but I definitely recommend sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful little neighborhood if weather permits. Our orders came pretty quickly and we were solidly impressed with everything we chose. Starting with the classic Leven Biscuit (we asked for their apple jam and butter on the side). The biscuit was fluffy and the apple cinnamon jam was unique tasty. It's not the best biscuit I've ever had, but it's a solid 7.5/10. I believe you can order biscuits in bulk and jars of the jam prepackaged. The avocado toast I ordered came with some sliced tomatoes, pickled red onions and seasoning. Again, not the best avocado toast I've had, but the bread was extremely high quality and I'd have purchased a loaf if I wasn't flying home with an overweight bag that day. I think a little drizzle of olive oil or even some pepper flakes would have added the perfect last flavor layer to this dish. Finally, the breakfast sandwich was perfection. Truly no notes! The bread was the star, but a close second to the wonderful pastrami slices, cheddar, eggs and crunchy arugula and greens. My partners iced pumpkin spice latte was stellar as well. This place healed me after a night of drinking. Would I come back here? Absolutely. And next time I'm going at the start of my trip so I can buy their bread to snack on during my Denver travels. read more

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This place is so good and I am obsessed with their pasta salad and chicken kabob plate.

Have you had the salmon though?! Hell yeah Leven you did that!! I know they're known for the pastrami buy what they do with salmon is truly delicious. The catering staff at our annual event were delightful and i couldn't have asked for a better experience to have me hesitate to come in and not actually order pastrami. Thanks for broadening my horizons read more

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I've been curious as to why Leven deli has so much hype, and today I got to find out why. We ordered two sandwiches online for pick up to avoid the wait, and they were ready for us by the time we got there. We ordered The Rachel and the Ruben: the Rachel included moist, flavorful turkey that was seasoned to perfection and a thick bed of purple cabbage slaw. The rye bread was fresh and crusty, the perfect vessel for the juicy contents. My brother tried the Reuben, and after having eaten nothing all day, shed a tear. Tender pastrami buried under house-made sauerkraut and their signature dressing. What more could you want? We also tried the pickled cauliflower: it was delightfully crunchy and a taste like nothing I've tried before. the pickled cucumbers: also super crunchy. They were sweet and spicy. The dill macaroni salad: pretty solid macaroni salad with a nice dill flavor. The curry potato salad: holy cow, this was delectable. It was like cold, creamy potato curry. And finally, we tried the pistachio white chocolate bar: it was light and moist with tons of orange and pistachio and white chocolate flavor. 10/10. read more

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Food is always great. Their pastrami is top tier and you can buy loaves of bread here too. Lots of outdoor seating. It is likely to be busy so service of the free refills requires you to be proactive. read more

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Had a lovely time visiting Leven Deli. Tabetha Eujenia and I came here for happy hour! I bought some rye bread to take home which has been amazing- fresh fluffy and thick just delicious! We got some happy hour drinks (I got the house spritz) and these cool bready treats. STRAWBERRY ROSEMARY & LEMON TOAST Leven house-made sourdough toast topped with sweet whipped labneh, strawberry lemon & rosemary jam and topped with balsamic reduction drizzle and fresh mint. (ve) CAPRESE TOAST Fior di Latte Mozzarella with roasted tomato relish, balsamic glaze, and basil on sourdough crostini. (ve) We sat outside on the patio and had a blast. This place is cute and fun and the people were truly a delight that worked here. I can't wait to come back and bring Ryan here with me. And of course pick up another loaf of bread! read more

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I cannot believe I haven't gone here sooner! Menu is pretty large but everything looked so good it was hard to make a decision on what to get! We ended up going with the pastrami and Italian sandwich. Both were scrumptious! The sandwiches are huge and lasted me 2 meals each! Staff are so friendly! There are plenty of tables indoors and outdoors! read more

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Leven is the best! Catered our lunch with them today. I had made a mistake with placing the order and discovered it when I picked it up. They immediately helped with getting what I needed. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The sandwiches and cookies were absolutely amazing! read more

No pastrami Reuben better in Denver. Homemade rye bread. Spicy mustard. Excellent Swiss cheese and house-made slaw. Along with great potato salad and great dill pickles. So big a sandwich you could split one with your honey and for the Jackson you're paying = a mere Adam's each. God I've come to love all of our (former:) Presidents! read more

Leven Deli - Best Reuben in town! - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

ALL SANDWICH LOVERS -- GO TO LEVEN DELI! This was my first time here and the line was constant even on a Monday afternoon. The wait wasn't bad and our food came out quick. Plus, the team members at Leven were extremely kind. There's a lot of seating options inside and outside with shade options to escape the sun -- all in all, a very cute and vibey deli. Ok, now to the good stuff... I got the Italian Sandwich with the French Curry Potato Salad. It was AMAZING. The ingredients were super fresh and the bread was the die for. I also got a little sweet treat -- the chocolate chip cookie which was delish. Overall, I spent about $25 and it was worth every cent. I will absolutely be coming back here when I return to Denver! read more

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The pastrami sandwich was amazing. Best ever. The ambience was perfect. Industrial floors, wrought iron, wood, wires. It was cool. The service was what you'd expect from a 5 star deli. When I got there, I was first in line; when I left, the line was out the door--deservedly so. It was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend you go there, but unless you have a lot of time, don't go during peak hours. read more

Incredible. This place is so fun. I loved the atmosphere, all the plants, and colors! The service was fast and very helpful. The food is insanely good. Great ingredients, big menu for everyone's liking. I will be back without a doubt. read more

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See now this is the kind of local deli that you can just tell is beloved in the community. As an out-of-towner, I was delighted my friend brought me in for lunch. The place was poppin' both inside and outside on a Monday afternoon. Smelled like fresh bread upon entry, and we were immediately greeted by the sweetest guy working to make sure we were all set. After browsing the menu, it's no surprise this spot is highly rated with 700+ reviews. There wasn't an item that didn't sound good. I'm a sucker for a good sammie, and seeing as they bake all of their bread in-house, I had to give it try. Nothing hits like a classic turkey club, so I went with that and was not disappointed. Herb mayo was on point, and sourdough was nicely toasted. Also these sandwiches are STACKED. Like I swear they just straight up assume you're going to need a box to take half home. So yes, as some reviewers mention, they're a little pricey, but let me tell ya you're getting your monies worth. My friend went with the roasted tomato pesto and moz (all the best buzz words) sandwich and gave it a resounding thumbs up. I'd look forward to coming back here on future trips to Denver! read more

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Good overall experience. The food came out in a timely manner and the service was good. Lots of seating, which is always a plus. Centrally located near the art museum. I got the sparkling lemonade, which was yummy. For my main dish I got the Harvest Veggie sandwich with hummus and goat cheese. The sandwich was decent. Nice decor inside. read more

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Delicious sandwiches here! Yummy selection of both breakfast and lunch options. Personal favorites are the breakfast BLT and the Italian. read more

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Truly an amazing lunch.. and more. Though we've heard of this place in Denver for years, this was the first time in a decade to get to this neighborhood. So long in fact we did not have the proper app to park in the space right in front that we found. So with phone in hand I did the digital thing these days is follow the directions on the sign and get the account that works. Boulder uses different ones so be prepared if you are not familiar with downtown Denver. Sadly the line at the front door got longer by every click on my phone. When we got on the order line, we were at least 10 people to the door. Though the line goes the entire length of the building once inside. Yup, worth even that! We were working our way towards the order counter when my husband saw some empty seats at the far end of the coffee bar. Though he had seen seating available outside, the wind had come up quickly. I stayed in line to order while he went to look at the seats. He came back and yanked me out of line just as I was about to take a pic of the beautiful bread display. He assured me the barista had offered to take our order if we took those seats so we did. The staff was amazing everywhere in the place. Hustling and bustling delivering food, helping old people order, handing out the take out orders and finding the customers waiting to be served. It's a jam packed place and yet they appeared to be having fun. We ordered the classic pastrami on rye, mustard on the sandwich and pickles on the plate. Just do it unless you can't. There are other options but much of what I saw found to tables was this. It's huge so we split it for lunch yet we're wise enough to bring home an alternative for later. We ordered the House salad with hard boiled egg add on to take home for later. And while we were at it we order some more rye bread to go. That salad comes with a grilled slice of sour dough, their other house baked daily bread. We both had iced tea with the meal as they did not have root beer for my husband but rarely find around sandwich places much any more. The iced tea was really fresh. The sandwich was warm and beautiful looking and tasting pastrami. A nice healthy amount of good mustard too. As we left, stuffed , we carried a full shopping bag to take home, the salad, the loaf of rye, the cookies, the unopened bag of chips side that came with the sandwich. If we lived or worked nearby and went frequently, we'd plan better on timing and work our way through the menu. Soups for winter looked really good too. We cannot live on pastrami alone but I could try when it's this good. read more

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