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

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3 years ago

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

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8 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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