We ordered the Downtown dog and it was a quick wait. The dog was okay. It wasn't super flavorful and needed more spice. It really was just a hot dog with onions and green peppers. You would really need ketchup and mustard. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Downtown Dog - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried Magees Kitchen for the first time back in late August. Tried the roast beef plate with mashed potatoes and creamed corn. Also asked for extra horseradish. Amazing. It was a great weather Friday and the place was getting packed at lunch time. Great to see people enjoying themselves. Magees also has great sandwiches. Also some of the dining tables have great views of the Hollywood Hills! read more

Nothing like a fresh carved, warm turkey sandwich from Magees. Their turkey plate with mashed potatoes and gravy also exceptional. I love all they have to offer. Dine here weekly. The corned beef is the best in the world. French dip or just slices of roast beef .. yummy. All hand carved. read more

Ended up here for lunch because corned beef, how can you pass that up? Service was slow since they were busy it took a long time to order, seemed like they could speed that process up with order forms or something. The corned beef was good (hard to screw up) bonus points since they trim the fat, some places don't. I got the potatoes and cabbage as my sides which were ok but lacked seasoning I was glad I asked for salt and pepper. They are located in the farmers market. read more

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I have lived in LA for 50 years. I have been to all the big time sandwich joints - Phillippe's, Langer's, etc. But Magee's is rightfully known by all of us who really live here as the best of the best. Magee's pastrami and corned beef are perfectly cooked and of the finest quality. The turkey is fresh roasted like your mom would make on Thanksgiving. The ham is delicious. The side dishes are perfect as well. There is a reason this restaurant has served Angelenos for decades and there is a reason all the true locals come to Magee's for the best roasts and sandwiches on earth. This is truly a piece of Los Angeles history that I urge everyone to support. You will become a regular - trust me. read more

Must try in West Hollywood!!! Great service, so delicious pastrami beef It was literally melting on my mouth. Didn't expect it would be so yummy Thank you so much. read more

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Really good Pastrami they even name it the Katz meow. Friendly service the portion's could be a lil bit bettering. The flavor was really good. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Best Pastrami west coast - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After a long hike to the Hollywood sign, we decided to stop by the Farmers Market and grab a bite there. My brother ended up wanting some Magee's so I decided to just grab something from there and I'm glad I did! I ordered the Reuben on sourdough and it was so flavorful with a ton of meat and sauerkraut in it. They sliced the meat right in front of us and I could see the juices oozing out. Will have to come back to try their other sandwiches. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the Reuben and the macaroni and cheese. The sandwich was really good! Very juicy and they are generous with the meat on the sandwich. The reason for the 4 star was cause the macaroni and cheese was very bland and didn't have much flavor, also the price for just those two things was close to $30. Next time I'd probably just get the sandwich by itself cause it was really good. read more

Quite good but to me, their sides tasted better than their meat which was quite shocking. Their creamed corn and mashed potatoes were amazing, 10/10. But their corned beef was rather dry, making it a solid 8/10 just because they added some good seasoning onto it. Worth a try when you're in the farmers market near The Grove. Solid 8/10. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Corned Beef - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I try to support small independently owned businesses as much as I can. Unfortunately, this restaurant was a huge bust. I ordered their chicken enchilada plate (2 enchiladas with rice and beans) and was terribly disappointed. The food wasn't edible and I had to toss it in the trash after only a few bites. It was also overly priced. The enchilada sauce itself was unlike anything I've ever tasted and couldn't even be called enchilada sauce. The rice was horrendous: white rice (which seemed to have Veg-All mixed in) and had zero flavor. The beans were probably the best part about this dish and even that had zero flavor. I ordered one of their handcrafted colas which I also tossed out. I had high hopes but in the end I literally threw out a $20 meal. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Enchilada plate - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After thoroughly exploring the kitschy gift shops and perusing the many menus of the original farmers market (which, to my surprise, wasn't really a farmers market), I ultimately decided on Magee's after watching the man behind the glass switch between cutting succulent corned beef to even more tantalizing roast beef! And as my lucky day would have it, they were having a Chinese New Year's special dropping the price of their French Dip from $12 to $9! So how was the sandwich? Well, that an jus is TO DIE FOR! Without it, this French Dip wouldn't have won my heart. While the beef was sliced thick, it didn't turn out to be as tender as I had hoped. But dipping it into the an jus made it an excellent bite. Overall, the meal was definitely worth the $9. Any more and I might be a little more hesitant next time. read more

Magee's Kitchen - French Dip - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As we approached Magee's Kitchen, I spied what looked like textbook, old school pastrami ready to be sliced on order. Little did I realize that looks could be deceiving for the sandwich that awaited me far exceeded my expectations. It was a remarkably hearty, well-seasoned pastrami the likes of which I have not found in over 20 years. If only the bread could match the legendary quality of the pastrami. But, overall, this was a 4-star- plus sandwich.v read more

Magee's is pricey and there's not much to get excited about here, but its worth a visit because of its unique character and location. Also if homemade style sandwiches and hot dogs are your thing, then this will hit the spot. As many others have noted, this deli/sandwich counter has retained its old-school feel over the past 100 or so years it has been in business. Everything is made fresh to order. They have one guy slicing meat for corned beef, turkey, or french dip sandwiches, one at a time, who copiously measures out each portion on a small scale. This of course means that you will definitely be waiting for your order if you pick a sliced-meat sandwich. The glass deli counter displays various pasta salads, cole slaw, and the like, all kept cool by ice, not refrigeration. (See picture.) The food is all rather plain, nothing flashy, but is is all good size and will fill you up. They've got their signature french dip, corned beef, and turkey sandwiches. There are also about 15 different kinds of hot dogs you can order, and a selection of basic Mexican food. Location wise, you will find this restaurant in the heart of "The Original Farmers Market," in the La Brea/Fairfax area of Los Angeles. Like Magee's itself, the market area has been around for a long, long time and you will get the feeling of classic "Los Angeles" by walking around the narrow aisles between different open-air vendor stalls. It kind of reminded me in a weird sort of way of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco or Pike Place Market in Seattle but on a much smaller scale. This place is popular with many different types of people, and you might have a good time just people watching and realizing just how diverse our society has become. It can get extremely crowded on the weekends, so be prepared for wall-to-wall people if you go then. It can even be a madhouse during the week. You can find parking relatively easily at The Grove, which is a high-end outdoor shopping directly adjacent to the Farmer's Market. This is an interesting setup because of the juxtapositon of new outdoor market versus old outdoor market. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Seems like a legit deli with a straight-forward menu, but I think I ordered the wrong thing. I should've gotten the pastrami, but I asked for the sandwich that made them famous and got a corned beef. It was okay. It put the meh in Magee's. read more

Magee's Kitchen - I should've gotten the pastrami. Always go with your gut for your gut. - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There are so many options in this food heaven, it's overwhelming to just choose one place to eat. We chose magee's given their history and we were craving a good hearty sandwich. We got the Ruben was phenomenal. I truly appreciate the gentleman who slices the corned beef with such precision and cuts off all the fatty parts like an artist. Kudos. The sandwich is everything I thought it'd be. Sooooo good. The sauerkraut leveled out the whole sandwich perfectly. read more

All I can say is wow, amazing, and outstanding when having the food. Had the beef hot dog, mashed potatoes. Good job Magees

Wow, capitalist greed and price gouging never ceases to amaze me in America. Since when did a typically $5 to $7 simple corned beef sandwich, which I've purchased my entire life become $20 all of a sudden. Yes the sandwich is tasty, but I mean I just wonder at what price one sandwich would ultimately be considered just too excessively over-priced, maybe $40 per sandwich? So imagine if a family came by here and purchased let's say four or five sandwiches, you're already at nearly $90 with no sides or drinks. Just amazes me what we've become, I wonder what kind of people own this place... read more

Magee's Kitchen - The Katz sandwich - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have been working he counter for a long time. They also offer Mexican dishes here aside from the warm and hot sandwiches, plates, and classic American sides. however, the Mexican dishes didn't look too appealing sitting in the hot trays. For about $16 I got a French dip sandwich with a pickle and side parsley potatoes plus bottled water. The sandwich was good but a little bland. So were the potatoes. I added some raw horseradish to spice things up and boy did that do the trick. Overall, pretty pricey but not a lot of flavor. Some Sides to choose from: Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, parsley potatoes, boiled cabbage, sautéed vegetables, creamed corn, and corn on the cob. read more

Magee's Kitchen - French Dip with a side of parsley potatoes and a side of horseradish - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Enjoyed my corned beef sandwich with spicy mustard. My only wish was that there was more mustard and that it was evenly spread on the bread. Also, that the option of toasting my bread was an option. Otherwise, good service will be back to try more! read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hey what's up yelpers? Hope my review finds you well. The following review of the restaurant is broken up into different categories: food, environment, service, price and overall thoughts. Food: This place blew my taste buds out my mouth! I came back here again and again to order The Katz Meow which is mild high pastrami on either wheat, rye, French roll and more with spicy brown mustard. This sandwich also comes with a pickle on the side. Where do I begin. The pastrami melts in your mouth. I kid you not. I normally get pastrami sandwiches and have to do a bit of chewing and this one is the total opposite. The only thing you will be chewing on this sandwich is the bread. You have options on choosing the type of bread but I prefer wheat toasted. The other types I tried on were still very much delicious but wasn't the same compared to the toasted wheat. I also got macaroni and potato salad which were okay. And I tried their sweet squash which to my surprise was delicious considering I'm not a big squash person. I do recommend you to get the cherry cream soda. The sweet drink is a good balance to the savory pastrami. (5 stars) Environment: The restaurant is located at the farmers market: a very upscale area safe and clean. They have plenty of seating. Parking might be a hassle since the location is always packed and to park is pretty pricey. My suggestion is to park at The Grove and get validated at one of the retail stores like Nordstrom's. (3 stars) Service: The staff there were friendly. (4 stars) Price: The price is crazy! The sandwich alone is $20. Now does it make sense for the area? Yes. Does it make sense for the taste of the sandwich? Yes. Am I just conscientious with my money? Absolutely! (4 stars) Overall Thoughts: The Katz Meow was beyond delicious and worth every single penny. I'd definitely recommend you trying that sandwich which I believe to be the best pastrami sandwich I've ever eaten. And I've eaten quite a few pastrami sandwiches throughout Southern California from local diners to The Hat that specializing in those particular sandwiches. Give it a try. Thank you Magees for an awesome sandwich. Thank you yelpers for reeading. Until next time! read more

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I got a reuben. It was fine. But for 25$ including gratuity and no sides or a drink.... Sandwich only, I expect it to be incredible. Service was also just fine. With a place that has a similar menu directly across the way and a lower price point you'd expect everything here to be better or at the very least worth the price. read more

I happened to stumble upon this place on their 100th year anniversary while visiting the farmers market. I've been to the FM multiple times but for some reason this spot never caught my attention. For their anniversary they had a lot of their menu items for $1, so I decided to give it a try! Of course the line was cray cray but luckily I didn't have to wait that long. I ordered the French dip sandwich, 1 enchilada and a side of refried beans, everything for $3 something, what a steal! Unfortunately in this case I got what I paid for! I did not like the French dip sandwich at all, it was so flavorless, cold and the bread was chewy I literally ended up tossing away half of it! The cheese enchilada was ok, a bit too greasy for my liking and the cheese inside was weird looking, like it had melted but then harden. The beans were my favorite part of the meal which is a bit sad. I'm not sure if they were just too overwhelmed because of all the people in line, but it was not a good meal! On a better note, the staff was extremely nice and helpful! They were very patient with all the crazy people making silly requests! read more

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Probably the oldest concession in the presently not so very farmers' Farmers' Market. An overhead sign states since 1917, but it must have made Farmers' Market its home sometime after July 1934 since that was the start of Farmers' Market on the corner of 3rd & Fairfax when a few farmers & other merchants sold merchandise from their parked trucks. Magee's has large picture windows looking into its kitchen-assembly area so customers can see how the sandwiches & dinners are constructed, and take a peek at what kinds of sides are offered . The open air portion is where customers can come up to give their orders & for pick up. I ordered the Corned Beef Dinner which includes 2 sides: 1) Corned beef is leaner than the cheap point cut & probably is the flat cut. The herb/spice seasoning was standard: cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves and ginger, sugar & maybe a touch of garlic. The spice mix flavours infused into the beef brisket were rather muted & mild, but still acceptable. Problem w/ the meat was that as much as it was braised in the spice mix broth, the meat tended to be dry & brittle instead of being moist & soft which did not give a very good mouthfeel. 2) Boiled cabbage may have been a bit too overcooked being in the warmed stainless steel bin, but it did have a bit of a buttery undertone that complemented the slight cooked cabbage funk. 3) Baked Beans were of the lima variety which to me was an improvement over the smaller standard red beans usually used. The flavours were basically right although extremely sweet so the addition of more caramelized onions & even a bit of Tobasco hot sauce to add gastrique & a touch of piquancy would have been a good foil to the excessive sweetness. The corned beef at Magee's may be a throw back to the days of the Great Depression when almost 25% of the work force was out of work. Any food was good since it was a matter of survival. Magee's corned beef at that time may have been comparable to Foie Gras Grille au Truffe Noir or O-toro layered w/ Uni & Ikura w/ grated fresh Wasabi root & sprinkling of gold leaf. However, now in 2016, this corned beef is rather passé. It can be made by an amateur cook without much effort. The corned beef to-die-for was at Tom Bergin's back a few years ago. The meat was succulent, moist, soft yet w/ a chaw. Seasoned strong enough to know it is there and yet be able to complement the meat flavours. I believe what makes Magee's special is that it is one of the oldest food sellers in LA in one of the most iconic commercial centers called Farmers' Market. To eat at one of the tables nearby & people watch while you eat is what gives the corned beef at Magee's an ineffable cache. However, 3- Yelp stars for mediocre tasting food. PS To give the corned beef a bit of a lift, you can pair a nice clean, bitter, herbal pale ale at the nearby Farmers' Market Bar #326 which has a wide selection of alcohol, & you can drink it anywhere within the confines of the food court area. read more

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Roast beef and turkey slices were as expected. Pastrami was delicious. Mac n cheese was made out of some disgusting Velveeta/prison cheese slices. In this day and age of organic, high-quality dining I guess Magee's is sticking to low-cost ingredients. Worst part was how SLOW the service was. Cashier appeared annoyed and worst of all the geriatric employee was making sandwiches and carving meat with NO GLOVES AND NO MASKS DURING THE DELTA SURGE. How in the hell do you touch sandwich bread with no gloves even in normal times??? read more

Magee's Kitchen - No seasoning on roast beef - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After spending most the day at the Observatory we decided to visit the market for something yummy. First we stopped in at Magnolia Cafe, don't bother. Service was horrible. We waited 30 mins just for someone to notice us after we sat down and we decided to just leave. Our waiter didn't even notice we were gone. Of course. He didn't notice us when we were there either. Everyone else was getting service and we were ready to order but we kept getting skipped. No bueno on the service. Don't bother. Instead, eat here! Thank goodness we did otherwise we never would have had the most delicious Reuben sandwich I've ever had. The meat was so incredibly juicy and tender. Each bite was bliss. My mom has never had a Reuben with mustard on it and now I don't think she'll ever have one without it. She's been spoiled. The prices are a little pricey but if you just get this sandwich it'll fill you up and it really sticks to your ribs. The gentleman who trimmed it was an artist. The slices were perfect and he shows real pride in his work. I was mesmerized while he was building our meals. Absolutely the best Reuben and I would travel back to LA in horrible traffic just to come here. Tip. If you love coffee turn around and get it at The Coffee Shop. I had the cafe mocha and OMGoodness it was delicious! Spend the day walking around but I suggest filling your bellies right here read more

Magee's Kitchen - The architect of design. Pay him a compliment. He loves it and so nice! - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The freshly cooked and sliced roast beef and other meats here are legendary at this venerable Farmer's Market establishment. You can always count on a good hearty meal served here with prompt service. read more

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I came to Farmers Market to chow down. My first stop was Magee's. Everything looked delicious but I decided on the corned beef sandwich. This came with one side. I selected corn on the cob.I also ordered a bottle of water. I wish I could have taken the whole slab of corned beef it was that good. It would be gone in a couple minutes. I want to return and try some other meats. They were having a problem with the credit card machine. It wasn't processing anything. Good thing for me I had enough cash. While I was eating the machine decided to work. It processed my bill. Lucky for me I was sitting nearby. I wish I got the girls name that took my order. She came to my table and refunded the charge to my card and explained what happened. It's nice to see such honest people. I know I will return here again. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first visit to Magee's Kitchen at the Farmer's Market. With so many kiosks, it will take time to sample them all. Service was quick and the staff friendly at Magee's. I see it has been in existence for almost a century which is no small feat. Wanting to know their secret, I decided to give them a try. My $13.25 Turkey Club was decent, but I felt the Turkey itself was a bit dry. I added a bottle of water and a side for $3. So...it was A-ok, but I think I would have felt better about the whole thing if I didn't spend almost $18 (all in all when you include tax) on a sandwich I didn't "love". I might try something else next time if I go back... read more

Magee's Kitchen - Turkey club. No bacon. Potato salad. - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This little hidden gem is so delightful! If you're out of town it's worth the drive and the hunt. Tucked inside the ole walls of the original farmer's market you'll find one of the best classic restaurants in town. Mouthwatering Ruben sandwiches, giant delicious hotdog concoctions and honestly the best corn beef I've ever had. And the service is soooo kind and sweet. Talk about bringing home the humble and hospitable dining you'd expect from a 100 year old restaurant. Keep it up Magee's! Can't wait till next time. read more

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When I walked into the Farmer's Market, this was the first spot that caught my eye. My boyfriend loves corned beef, so we thought we should try this place out. Let me tell you...it did NOT disappoint. We ordered the Reuben sandwich (comes with cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut and half of a pickle). I ordered a chicken tostada and although it was on the simpler side, it was good. One star knocked off because the wait was a little long. Other than that, if I came back to the market, I'd definitely order the Reuben again. read more

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Way Over Priced! After Charging $27.50 for a Deli Lunch Plate, they would not give us an extra half a pickle with asking for an additional 50 cents for that half a pickle. A very petty gesture on there part. Very disappointing for us to be treated that way after spending so much for a lunch plate. How cheap and greedy the people who work there treat customers in the way, we now know what place at the Farmers to NEVER go to again and to never recommend it to any friends or family that come to L.A. for a visit. Shame on you McGee's. After going to McGee's since childhood with my parents, I feel they no longer deserve to have loyal customers such as my family and myself only to tell us that we cannot have a pickle slice unless we spend 50 cents more after sometimes spending close to $100.00 for 4 people to eat lunch A Very shortsighted gesture from your employee. Normally I give a $3-5 dollar tip. Today and in the future if we come back the tip will be ZERO. Such a negative, petty set of people who work there, they are not helping your decades long good reputation. A super negative experience there today! read more

I've never heard of this deli. But I'm glad I was introduced to the best, most tender pastrami sandwich I've ever had.

This place was disgusting. The meat on my sandwich was super dried out and flavorless and au jus tasted super salty with no flavor. The coleslaw and mac salad were directly in the sun and this can make people very ill. This place is a food hazard and the meat is nothing like what a real butcher would provide. Avoid this place if you want to bypass potential food poisoning. read more

The pastrami here is the star of the show. Usually I just get 1/4 pound of pastrami to take home but last time I was here I saw the French dip and it looked so good I decided next time I was at the Farmers Market I would get one. 1/21/2024 I purchased the French dip and it was a huge mistake. First bite and I realize the roll is ice cold like it's just come out of the freezer. Since I had warm au jus to dunk it in, I figured I would overlook the icy bread. The meat and the au jus are bland, bland, bland and desperately need salt and seasoning to add flavor. The meat was tender enough but it was just one boring meal. I ate half and it pains me to throw away food (especially at $18 for a sandwich) but I didn't feel that anything I could do with the leftovers would jazz up this sad meal so I tossed my other half in the trash. Can't wait to go back to Philippe's to get a real tasty beef dip. Next time I'll stick to the 5 star pastrami. read more

This place was alright. The best part IMO would be the staff. They were super nice! I ordered the French dip with mashed potatoes. My order came out promptly and I was ready to dig in! I love french dips. I've had them at coles, Phillips and anywhere they're available. This one was good, don't get me wrong, but something was lacking. Maybe it was the meat not being super flavorful or juicy. The Au-jus was good. The mashed potatoes were real and the gravy reminded me of homemade gravy. I pained a little over $16... for one meal. It's pricey!! Is it worth it? Not really, but I would go back again. read more

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Asked for a salad with brisket on it, was given a salad with corn beef. When I asked about it the owner told me that brisket is corn beef. He wanted to argue about it and told me that he didn't have any other kind of beef. I think while taking the order he could have explained it to me that all he had was corn beef or turkey. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

really great corned beef. love the reuben. is it good enough to brave the parking lot and the crowd? probably not on a weekend. but if you can get there during non peak hours i'd say that's a sandwich you have to get. read more

Disgusting. I've eaten at Magees many many times over the years...especially when I lived near the Grove. Living on the west side now, I rarely get to the Grove but I did today and when at the Farmers Market, I decided to get a French Dip. It was gross. Could barely even chew the meat. It was tough and tasted like crap. I can only imagine what type of hormone filled cheap crap meat they are using. I can't recall what it may have tasted like in the past but I can guarantee I will never eat there again. read more

Best deli meats of anyone on the west side. Yum! Most of the sides were good too. But it's the thick cut sliced meats that are the main event. Lived around this place for almost 50 years but never knew this place existed. Trying to make up for lost time.... read more