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    Loeb's NY Deli

    3.7 (324 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The Loeb
    Larry M.

    This Deli has been around for over 69 years in downtown D.C. I'm just now hearing about it!! They are know for good homemade sandwiches, & swift service. Let me get you hip to Loeb's Deli!! . Where I am: @loebs_nydeli . Location Reviewed: 1712 I St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Times Square ($14.99 with pastrami, a fried egg, American cheese, slaw, & Russian dressing on an onion roll). Perfectly seasoned pastrami, a fragrant roll, out right deliciousness!! STAMP!! Their Shrimp & Corn Chowder ($9.99 with shrimp, corn, & potatoes). A MUST TRY!! That's it. STAMP!! Their Chili ($7.99 a beef chili with onions, cheddar, & kidney beans). Taste like Grandma made this!! Mild, meaty goodness!! LIKE THAT! Their Fries ($4.99). Thick , hot, & tasty!! LIKE THAT!! Their Onion Rings ($6.99). Crunchy, well seasoned. & hot!! STAMP!! The Loeb Sandwich ($14.99 with hot corn beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, & Russian dressing on Rye). Thick, plentiful, & tasty!! STAMP!! The Little Italy ($14.99 with Capicola, Genoa, Mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & Italian dressing on a sub roll). Soft bread, fresh meats, & a tip spicy!! STAMP!! Their Key Lime Pie ($6.99). Freshly made, sweet, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Pecan Pie ($7.99). Plenty of pecans, & sweet!! STAMP!! Their Chocolate Chip Cookies ($4.19). Housemade chocolaty deliciousness!! . Customer Service: They are Kind, but direct!! . Parking: ROUGH!! . Recommendations: Their pastrami, corned beef, and/or chowder!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    Chili and fries
    Damian O.

    Larry M.'s Instagram reel review put me on to this Downtown spot, and when I checked the location and saw it was next to my work, I had to try! I opted for the chili and a side of fries. The chili was rich and packed some deep flavor. In terms of the chili portion, you're also getting what you pay for ($8.99). As other reviewers have mentioned, try to have your order ready before getting to the counter. They seem to service a high volume of customers in the morning and at lunch, so they're really just trying to be firm/direct in making sure they aren't wasting people's time. Food: 4/5 Service: It's a NY deli Ambiance: 2.5/5 I'm mildly allergic to wheat, so have to pick and choose when I want to hurt my body by eating bread, and this seems like a place where I'd be willing to do so. Needless to say, I'll be back to try one or two sandwiches for a proper review.

    And they have milkshakes.
    Maxwell P.

    Absolutely fantastic, some of the most authentic and delicious New York style Jewish food. I come here every month with Father and he never stops complimenting the Apple Strudel* Owners are really nice, they're a little tough on the outside but give them a little trust and respect and you'll find they're some of the nicest people in DC. Can't forget about the ambiance, this place is cozy and relatively quiet. I've taken dates and family here for a tasty bite of New York's finest

    The Loeb
    John K.

    I see a lot of complaints about the service, and dinging them for it. The people aren't rude, it's just a New York deli. Take all the time you want, just don't get in the way. Don't get to the register and then start looking at the menu, with ten people behind you. This is a give-money-get-sandwich place and that's it. I'm not a connoisseur of corned beef, but the next time I want it, this is where I'll go for it.

    Reuben sandwich
    Alex W.

    The food is delicious! But you have to keep in mind that this place works fast, I had read some previous reviews that the staff is rude, so keeping that in mind I went to get a Reuben. I didn't try to strike conversation or anything, I placed my order and I wasn't disappointed; everything about it was just on point and delicious. So much so I went the next day to order several items to go; this time I found the lady from the register restocking bags of chips and other items, she asked me what I was going to order so I started placing my order while she worked (not even looking at me) and eventually she went back behind the register and placed my order to the kitchen remembering everything I had asked for. She's not gonna greet you with a smile, but keep in mind they are busy and make some of the best pastrami you'll find in the area. They are not rude, but can't afford time to make small talk; in my book that's never an issue as long as the food is good

    Nasty attitude from this employee who obviously hates her job!
    Kevin M.

    Wow, brings me right back to New York! (Not the food, the counter woman's attitude...) Came in for breakfast and were subject to a female employees horrible attitude. My friend asked if she could get a specific cheese on her breakfast sandwich and was yelled at... "No!" Yelled the employee, we were so taken back! Then we asked for salt pepper ketchup, and again she snapped at us saying "No, I'll put it in the bag!". If I wasn't soo hungry I would have walked out! To top it off, 1 bacon egg cheese on a roll, and one sausage egg and cheese on a bagle came to $16.96!!! Are you joking? Over priced with a side of poor attitude. No thank you! I'd pass on this deli! You have been warned.

    a counter with a lot of food
    Steven W.

    Great sandwich and bagel shop. Stopped by after getting off the Metro and they had a mediocre line. Wait wasn't bad. I had the Times Square Pastrami sandwich and it was very well seasoned with all the right sauces and toppings.

    Great lunch in historical family deli.

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    3 months ago

    great sandwiches, super fast service, lots of seating inside. order at the register, get a loeb

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    2 months ago

    I've never had a bad meal here. Some of the best sandwiches in the area without a doubt.

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    1 year ago

    Tasty deli experience at a reasonable price. This place is really well run and a staple of the D.C. deli scene.

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    2 years ago

    Always good with no surprises. Great for breakfast and lunch. Service is quick unless very crowded.

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    3 years ago

    Food was absolutely incredible. Just what I needed. Recommend all the breakfast bagel sandwiches.

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    3 years ago

    Great sandwiches. I try to go here whenever I am downtown for lunch. I send relatives when they are touristing around the White House too.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious enormous sandwiches. Great salads as well. Food was delivered on time. I would definitely order from there again.

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    I live ~10 min drive north from this location. This is my second time coming for a private event…read moreand both times I've come, I've said out loud, "I should order takeout from them once a week!!" They operate a deli counter in the front and a bar / speakeasy in the back. You can rent out the bar space for private events. Last night, we had the space (and a bartender!) to ourselves, along with 3-4 different types of sandwiches. There is something SPECIAL about their seeded Italian bread. The perfect flakiness and texture. I enjoyed the chicken fontina and Italian. The caprese was my least favorite--not sure if they use a balsamic or what, but the flavor wasn't coming through. Before I left, I decided to order a large chicken cheesesteak to take home for lunch the next day. It was a bit of a risk to order a hot sandwich that I would have in the fridge overnight but I heated it up in our air fryer/toaster oven for all of 10 mins and the bread was good (not soggy) and the sandwich itself was delicious. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't stop to take a photo until the last bite :) It's a decent size sandwich--I ate half for lunch (along with my own chips and veggies) and have another half for tomorrow so while it's not cheap, I think it's reasonable.

    This place fell way off…read more I was fooled by social media and ordered their Thanksgiving sub... false advertising. Did not look like the video - all bread and extremely SKIMPY. The worst part is they charged me nearly $20 for that abomination. What a rip off. I thought they were decent pre-covid, but apparently they just don't seem to care anymore. Other places make loaded sandwiches... save your money!!

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