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Lou's Deli

3.4 (125 reviews)
ModerateDelis
Open • 10:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Jeffrey R.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and I finally made it there. After reading the mixed reviews I wanted to check it out. The wall of plastic you order through is a bit off putting. I wanted to get the pastrami but I had no idea that was build your own pick. I should have gotten the corned beef. The pastrami was delicious I just don't think I chose the right toppings. Served with crispy deli pickles. I also ordered the deviled eggs but was sad to see them tossed in the bag upside down; very messy and hard to eat they had a nice sweet flavor. The main problem is the cleanliness or lack thereof. It could use a deep deep cleaning. Also there are people hustling to get your dollars. A guy was selling one stick of incense for $5. Not sure if I will go back but I might want to try the corned beef egg rolls.

Kevin H.

Lou's Deli located in Detroit, MI Food: Amazing corned beef sandwiches. I had a little sticker shock when looking at the cost of the sandwiches however they are worth every penny!!! Cut thin, piled high and tasty. Service: Friendly and efficient in getting mass order correct and delivered. Ambiance: large area for ordering and pick-up. Plenty of table seating.

Updated price menu but the sandwich's are definitely smaller
Trice F.

If you close at 2:30 why are the doors locked at 2am and the phone is off the hook. This is very discouraging and I don't like it

Needs a cleaning.
Dale L.

I had read online that this was the place to go for corned beef. Well we tried the pastrami today and I'm sorry to say I won't be going back. The meat seemed very low quality and I was not impressed at all. Nothing like Slymans in Cleveland. I could have overlooked the pretty much filthy condition of the dining room and the sketchy people trying to sell you incense if the food was good. We ordered deviled eggs too and they put them upside down in the bag. There are so many great places to eat in the Detroit area, but this is not one of them.

Kim C.

i have been a long time customer of lou's. starting going there in 9 th grade of high school. it was a real deli where people lined up to get a seat & a meal the corned beef taste like potted meat in a can and they try trick you into thinking a super duper or large sandwich is as advertised when they are deceiving you with much less. this what they tried to pass off as a super duper. i as not having this. requested my money back & they made another sandwich after having to ask fir management. this is the 2nd tie in a year and the 2nd location. i think this is fraud and embezzlement.

I tried to make it edible by adding sour cream, but who am I kidding? NEVER again, will I order loaded potato skins... Wtf  I'M GOOD!!!

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1 month ago

Great food, a little on pricy side . Has late hours , which I appreciate . Neighborhood a little on sketchy side at night , but safe

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9 months ago

Called in order 45 minutes before I got there still had to wait 45 for food to be done an hour and a half is unacceptable

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The portion of food provided is not adequate for the price charged. The food appearance is not the most appealing.

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3 years ago

The cornbeef on the onion roll with Swiss cheese and pickles . Fresh and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

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3 years ago

I love this place for the corned beef sandwiches and you must try the deviled eggs and onion rings!

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3 years ago

The best deli around, I love the corned beef, I love the pastrami as well, if you haven't been, trust me you're missing out

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2 years ago

Well this is a Detroit favorite a really good sandwich place and enough meat I can make two sandwich's

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Lou's is a staple! Always delicious pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. The desserts aren't bad either.

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“I always get the onion roll, well sometimes I get the rye, depending on the sandwich, but you can't go wrong.”

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Lou's Deli - delis - Updated October 2026

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