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    Lu's Deli

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Soup
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Greg J.

    Recently opened deli in the NewBo district. Nice interior and the staff was clean and well groomed. Nice décor with a lot of wood. Most of the tables appeared to be for four with a counter also with high top chairs. Nice unless you have a single diner doing work at one of the tables taking up 4 places. Maybe a setup with smaller tables for two would be helpful. The metal chairs are not the most comfortable. I've seen these chairs at one other place and didn't like them there either. (Does anybody actually sit in these chairs when they consider buying them?) The menu has a good variety of sandwiches and soups. I opted for the Chicken Salad, and it was OK, just nothing special. I had hoped that for a place in NewBo that it might be a cut above the rest of town. The cold cut sandwiches are made from cold cuts that are pre-sliced. I know that most delis around here do that, but why not have a slicer like they do back east and cut the meat to order? For the actual size of the sandwich we had, my wife ordered the roast beef, you didn't get too much bang for your buck. The bread they used wasn't very pleasing to the eye. If you get rye or white bread it's simply sliced bread. They had an interesting assortment of salads, but they were pre-packaged so there was no way to know when they were prepared. The 1010 salad was pretty good though. If you crave a nice chicken salad sandwich head over to the NewBo market for a heartier and less expensive option on a much better piece of bread.

    I stopped for a donutland donut and stayed for a salad!!  I had the Lu's signature salad.  Fresh and Delicious!!!
    Mary M.

    I stopped for a donutland donut and stayed for a salad!! I had the Lu's signature salad. Fresh and Delicious!!! I will be back for this yummy salad with ranch vinaigrette.

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    Super friendly staff! Delicious sandwiches! Love the decor!! Stopped by on our way through Cedar Rapids. Worth it!

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    Melissa C.

    My new go-to sandwich shop! I walked in on a Friday evening and was quickly greeted. The employees offered suggestions on what they recommended and were great assistance. I went with the chef's salad - greens with cucumbers, onion, Parmesan, prosciutto, and a ranch vinaigrette! So flavorful and fresh and great value! I also love that they serve Donutland donuts thus making it great for morning or evening!! I will be back!

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    2 months ago

    Wonderful food, very friendly staff, pricing is pretty good considering the wonderful food quality! Would 1000% recommend

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    2 years ago

    Food was good, hot things hot and cold was cold. Service was great and all the order was correct. Prices were reasonable.

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    2 years ago

    Very fresh food with an amazing atmosphere and even better service. Great place to stop in for lunch!

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    2 years ago

    Such a great deli! We love the food, people/service and atmosphere of this establishment. Recommend it highly!!

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    7 years ago

    Just a simple and delicious sandwich shop! Nothing crazy, just delicious and fresh. Always the best customer service!

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    9 years ago

    Ate here for lunch. Great food. Bread was so fresh and delicious. Cute patio area also!

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    7 years ago

    Great sandwiches! Reminds me of Little Kings! Awesome! Would definitely recommend!

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    8 years ago

    Decent sandwiches but the sandwiches are very small for the price. You feel like you paid for a whole sandwich but only got a half.

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    The locals already know what I am about to tell you: The Map Room is truly a perfect restaurant…read more The intentionally eclectic menu offers something for everyone, so long as they like a LOT of flavor, and the burgers in particular, are *REALLY* good. Service is exceptionally welcoming and friendly, and if I lived in Cedar Rapids, I would be here at least twice a week.

    I went there with my parents the last time I visited. It's probably closer to a four-star for me,…read morebut it was the best place in town. I'm gluten free and the burger was good (the bun was great!), if ever-so-slightly too juicy. At first, the menu felt incomplete to me, only really having sandwiches. But the burger menu manages to feel special enough to justify this. The ambiance was delightful, but could use a little polish. They don't have good noise control because the hard ceilings and the hard floor reflect all the sound at the patrons. It's not terrible, but it's a detractor. The tables and booths are comfortable, but feel just a tad cheap. Not bad, but certainly room for improvement. And the back patio is a bit plain, you feel like you're missing out if you eat there. They should add some decorations, maybe a mural or something. The service was wonderful. It feels "Mom and Pop," but also like a well-oiled machine. It's close to being a landmark restaurant, but could use that final bit of attention to detail. So: not perfect, but the best place in town.

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    I'd just like to say this place has a special spot in my heart after what they did for me today, my…read moreole lady had our baby today and she was craving black sheep (it is one of our go to spots for dates) we called to order they asked how the day was which was amazing I answered saying we just had a baby so fantastic, they congratulated me also when I showed up card out to pay the boss lady of some kind walked up said they gave us a stuffed animal black sheep that's hospital grade so it is 100% safe for our newborn to snuggle, I had so much gratitude for a small gesture and when I pulled my card out to pay she said "absolutely not your lunch is on us today congratulations on the new baby" and this really showed their true colors we are extremely grateful for the amazing lunch they so generously offered to pay for simply because we had a newborn and they wanted to show some kindness I felt I should share the positivity and kindness this business showed a young man and his family thank you guys so much I pray for many many long years of success and we will most definitely be back!

    We were in Cedar Rapids for a concert at the Paramount Theater and discovered this treasure…read more Though I didn't snap many pics photos, the interior was classy, yet casual. Our dinner was wonderful and two weeks later my husband still raved about the fried chicken sandwich! Service was good, considering how busy they were but we had a little frustration taking care of our tab when we mentioned we were headed to a show and needed to be headed there,

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    Food was excellent, had fish and chips and the brussels sprouts (deep fried, awesome). Drinks were…read moregood, atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed, and the service was courteous and prompt. My party of 3 all enjoyed their meals as well. Second time I've been there, and I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience each time.

    As many times as I've been here, I've never written a review, so here it goes…read more LOVE the atmosphere, for some reason it feels like an art deco speakeasy. I've never had a bad experience with the staff, though my friends and I usually sit at the bar. I used to get the Cuban on the pretzel roll back in the day but sadly the pretzel roll went away then so did the Cuban. One constant I've almost always have had is their Parmesan fries, they've always been a highlight either as a side to a burger or as an appetizer. Their version is easily some of the best fries I've ever had. The dipping sauce is on point, I recommend getting two of them. Something that has fallen off in recent years and I keep forgetting that fact, is their cheese wontons. I first fell in love with cheese wontons at Irish Democrat many moons ago and I've been chasing them ever since. They were good here once but not anymore - too much CRUNCHY wonton wrap and not enough cheese. People don't eat wontons for the wrapper, they go for the filling, if they didn't, that would be like going to Paris to see the frame and not the Mona Lisa. For these, the dipping sauce is always the best part of the dish. Overall it was a positive experience as usual. I will return.

    Lu's Deli - delis - Updated May 2026

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