I have no idea why we waited so many years to try this place. This small neighborhood deli may not look like much from the outside, but it packs a serious punch. We picked up a couple of turkey sandwiches & some potato salad to go, and they were absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh, the sandwiches were generously made, and it's easy to see why this place has such a loyal following. The service was equally impressive. Since it was our first visit, the staff took the time to help us navigate the menu, and everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We'll keep this one simple, we can't wait to come back and work our way through the many house-made sausage options. Thanks again for the great food and hospitality! read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

I come here so often that I should own stock. Every so often I have to come in for a poor boy on a German roll or a Rueben on German rye. Insanely good. Oh and don't forget to grab a few German beers or grocery items or some deli meats! read more

Fire fighter on roll (left) and the Rueben (right) was delicious. Gabby was super helpful. 10/10 spot read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Fire fighter on roll (left) and the rueben (right) was good. Gabby helped us out and was super cool. Great spot - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

A friend of mine has been coming to Mattern's for lunch every Saturday afternoon for years. I decided to tag along and try a sandwich. Mattern's is an authentic German deli in east Orange. When you walk in, there is a small dining room on the left with three two seat tables and one four seat table. There are coolers along with wall with a good selection of German beers and other beverages. On the other side of the dining room is a small marketplace with a few aisles of imported goods you probably won't find in most places. The long display case in front has a wide selection of meats, cheeses, and house-made sausages and sides. There is also a cooler in the market section with their house-made sausages pre-packaged and ready to-go. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon during a short lull, so there was no wait. Normally, you take a number and wait to be helped. Among other things, they are known for their Reuben sandwich ($13.99), so that's what I ordered. I'm glad I didn't order a side, because the sandwich was huge. The rye bread is toasted lightly and is stuffed with delicious corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, and the freshest sauerkraut I think I've ever had. I ate the first half and I was pretty stuffed. I thought about taking the second half home, but I ended up gobbling the other half down as well. The sandwich also comes with two slices of dill pickle. Service was friendly, and the sandwiches came out in a timely manner. When we left, there was a line out the door, so it is definitely popular. I'll have to join my friend again to try one of the sausage sandwiches and a side. read more

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The sandwiches here are really good, the menu could use a bit of updating as it was kinda confusing on how to order and I have not been here in years so I kind of forgot how to order correctly. But nonetheless I was able to get my self a pastrami and cornbeef Reuben sandwich with a side of hot German potato salad. The potato salad alone is worth the visit. They do take awhile to make your food though and my only complaint about the sandwich is that they heat their meats in a microwave so the juices is oozing out and the bottom bread gets soggy but still good. read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

Excellent sandwiches great place for authentic Hungarian foods & German deli meats - Staff is helpful & friendly Decent selection of German beers and dry goods It's small place but it has some seating to enjoy your food. read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

If I want a fresh sandwich that hits hard, I come here. They certainly get busy around lunchtime and for good reason! But I've never had a bad experience whatsoever. They are always lovely there. It's a very small place with not a lot of seating, but I usually take my sandwich to go anyway. read more

Authentic German mom and pop deli and restaurant. Very friendly and everyone there is all smiles. I think I mentioned this at other types of restaurants of all cuisines around the world, but if you see older generations of customers in a business, hanging out with each other, chowing down on food or reading the newspaper, you know it's a community staple AND it's gonna be good. There's some seating inside and it's both a small market of imported German and other European goods and foods, as well as a deli where they can fix you a sandwich real quick. We got ourselves a sausage sandwich and a cold cut sandwich and my boyfriend got some cuts to go as well. My boyfriend also got an imported beer and an extra pickle spear. For our side, we got some potato salad. I love potato salad and this was the perfect side. Sandwiches have the perfect toasted level, and isn't dry. Fillings were plentiful and it was enough to make both of us full. Great with a spared of mustard and mayo and sauerkraut in the sandwich. We also got some additional yummy milk chocolates too. Solid German deli! read more

I'm on a sandwich kick and today I visited Mattern. Its been forever since I've been here, but nothing has changed. It was slow so I didn't have to take a number. When it's busy be sure to grab a number when you enter. My sandwich was delicious along with the pickle slices. My favorite thing is their Bratwurst. Some restaurants serve them and you can get them on German Street at the Orange Street Fair. You can get a variety of meats and cheeses, and several items from the market. They also have several German beers. You get fast and friendly service. They have plenty of parking. This is the best German deli in Orange County. read more

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If you blink, you will pass this place and regret not stopping in for some food or even just a sandwich for lunch old-fashioned deli great customer service seating indoors and it's a must try read more

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Stopped here for lunch. Ordered a Nuerenberger Bratwurst on a French roll, and a side of German potato salad. When I was asked if I wanted the potato salad hot or cold, I knew I was going to have truly a authentic food experience. German potato salad is always best eaten heated (just as my grandmother used to serve it). Everything about this lunch experience was perfect. And topped off with a great German beer! I'll definitely be back. read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Nuerenberger bratwurst on a French roll with deli mustard. - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

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Hard to believe I have not reviewed this before, but I don't go that often. Not because of quality, I don't typically get take out deli sandwiches. There are a few seats inside, so it is possible to eat here, but I suspect most folks don't. There is a small grocer section of German and European things, so if you are looking for something you can' get in a supermarket, here is an option. They also have a very good deli selection for meat to take home, but I got a sandwich. It was great. Meat was tasty, the bread was good, the fixins were spot on. All you could ask for in a deli (not a NY style, but deli none the less). read more

Best sandwiches in East Orange. The price is reasonable too (mostly). Avoid anything made of chocolate. It is overpriced. Even considering tarriffs, $6 is way too much for a 50mm x 50mm chocolate square. read more

All I wanted was a sandwich. They wouldn't make it the way I wanted. Then said they would and gave me the sandwich I didn't want. Almost $50 for sandwich I didn't want or like read more

A great sandwich plus they sell a huge variety of German sausages and German grocery items which you can only find here . The sandwich was great, I will definitely be back for more . The service is friendly and the place is a throwback deli which these days are not easily found anymore. Worth a visit ! read more

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I love Mattern's. I love their sandwiches I've been going here for many years. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming

Best Rueben sandwich ever. Perfectly done. Will return just for that sandwich. This place has been around a very long time and I understand why. Good job mattern read more

Delicious food we had 2 diff sausages, one spicy & the sides delicious. I was surprised at how good it was. Grew up w German American foster parents so made me remember good times. Wunderbar!! read more

Mattern is the jam! This place is no frills, it's just a tiny little store with a few tables and a good selection of German groceries. The people who work here are always friendly and eager to help and answer any questions you have. Their sandwiches are amazing. The fried pork chop is my favorite, my husband loves their rueben. The rolls they use are so delicious. The sandwiches are very large too, we always split one or take 1/2 home for the next day. Their homemade sausages though, are what keep me coming back! Their Fresh Bratwurst and British Bangers are fantastic. Sooooo juicy and flavorful. They have a unique selection, like the Swedish Potato Bratwurst, which is something I had never heard of before - it was interesting to try! I can't wait to purchase more of the varieties they offer. They sell them fresh and frozen, I like buying the frozen ones and keeping them stocked in my freezer for easy dinners. read more

Best cold cuts and cheeses Roladen and Schnitzel meats They a great source of Knopf seasonings read more

Mattern Sausage and Deli deserves Yelp 5 star, because: they have 5 star service and food to offer. They are very welcoming. It was my first time, i was walking to store and i was amazed with their great hospitality. You feel you are at home. The lady who helped me was very friendly even the customers. There was a man sitting inside and was eating the Rueben sandwich...He told me go and try it and you are not going to regret it and he was right!!!!!!!! Rueben style with Pastramiiiiiii...he also offered get cold beer which made our day even more relax and chilled! There is a small store that its partially deli woth seat to dine in and small place with shelves that its filled with german products! I checked even their Nutella is labeled as Made in Germany so this place has my heart and definitely i'll back and ill order it from here...I ended up to buy their quality bread and horseradish sauce so i did hit jack pot. I ended up to pay $47.17 total but im happy. The sandwich was $15.49, the beer $5.99, bread $2.42 and horseradish sauce radish was $4.99. Also they have a private parking lot! read more

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Purchased a loaf of rye bread with no date stamp. The bread was dry and old! As I squeezed many loaves they all appeared to be the same. This bread should have been removed from the shelf! Not happy with this experience and don't feel it's worth another visit! The stale bread was pricey at $8.95. read more

Back at Mattern's with my two sons -- nothing beats the best rolls in Orange County! We shared the Bologna on Swiss, Smoked Pork Chop, Ham & Muenster, and still have 4 more to try (Rueben and Poor Boy up next!). A perfect break from the daily grind. Huge thanks to Maria and the joyful, welcoming team. Love this place! read more

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Really sad to see how fast the quality of the sausages are deteriorating. Nobody controls the shelf Life but many products that are really out of date sorry I'd say no go for me Food Safety and quality should be priority in any shop! Thank you for your attention to this matter. read more

Came for the Bockwurst stayed for some amazing sandwiches. Getting ready for NBA BBQ Lil hungry grabbed a Pork chop Sandwich and a Pastrami Reuben. Damn this hidden gem of a Deli serves up some of the best sandwiches. The Pork Chop Sandy was amazing a mustard and Mayo dressing on a super fresh roll some shredded lettuce. Fresh everything makes a difference. The Pastrami Reuben wow melted cheese on perfectly grilled bread just the right amount of sauerkraut and the generous portions of pastrami. Oh yah some really good potatoe salad. The beer selection is top notch . Ok the folks here are very friendly and helpful. This is something I have been searching for local spot with great food and service. And ambiance it's a deli folks. read more

Excellent food. Service all the time very attentive. Store nice and clean, busy all the time!! Thank you. We will always be back!! read more

I ordered a pastrami. The bread (roll) was incredible: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I will be back soon!

Great service and amazing meats. We loved our sandwiches and will definitely return. Place is a bit small so anything you get is to go. But it's definitely worth it. Tremendous selection! read more

The sandwiches were pretty decent, and the fact that they carry so many beloved German brands gave me extreme nostalgia. This place is definitely a neat find. I think my boyfriend ordered the Reuben with the Kielbasa inside, but not 100% sure. I had the pastrami, and liked how everything was packaged. The sandwiches were massive! I need to come back and try more things, as well as buy more German products. They don't have an extensive dairy section, but they have sweets, meats, and some other snacks and condiments. They did have the sweet ground mustard I love, as well as bunch of gummies and chocolates. However, they did not have Grießpudding, which is one of my favorites and very, very difficult to find. Unless I was blind and missed it, but it's like how they don't really sell quark here in the States. I'd also be filled with joy the day they start selling Beck's Ice and Kleiner Feigling here, as well as Pril. read more

Mattern is way above the rest when it comes to their sausages. Smoked, bratwurst, knockwurst, and others. They simply are better quality sausages as well. You will know when you cook them for a meal. Delicious! Good variety of mustards as well. read more

Selection is the best part of this market. Rye bread sausages both fresh and frozen. Service is always fast and friendly. Ambiance is what I would expect from such a small business. Easy parking. Clean no frills but I don't go there for the ambiance. Amazing soft local pretzels. read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Imported pumpernickel bread - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

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I've been coming here since middle school. Back in 1995. Absolutely love this place. I know the original owners and I know the current owners. Yes things have changed, but that's what happens nonetheless, it's still delicious. I don't come all the time, but for sure at least make it out once a year. And I always enjoy sitting down and having a sandwich before I take my order home. read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

I love this place !!! The American potato salad is out of this world. Staff and owner are amazing people and all so kind. I wish I could visit every day but I would be 500 pounds from eating the potato salad lol read more

Stopped at Mattern this afternoon for our favorite sandwich - a Pastrami Reuben with sauerkraut - YUM!! Their sandwiches are the best around! And as an added bonus, they have an awesome deli with a great selection of sausages, pastrami, deli meats and cheeses. One of our favorite sausages is the Gyulai - which comes in both regular and spicy - both are really good! It's kind of like a slim jim. We like to take it on our road trips along with string cheese and crackers - it's a great on-the-go snack. And if you get a sandwich, be sure to pick up a side to go with your sandwich - my side of choice is the coleslaw, but they also have a good German potato salad. The sandwiches are very generous and my hubby and I usually share one sandwich. Just a side note -- They also have some baked goodies - like a pretzel or turnover - but they sell out quickly. Enjoy!! read more

Mattern Sausage & Deli - Pastrami Reuben - our favorite sandwich! - Delis Near Me - Orange, California

Very authentic German goods. Even if you buy German sausages from somewhere else they probably come from Mattern. read more

Authentic German deli with large selection of sausages, cold cuts, made to order sandwiches, German beers, and German mustards and dry goods. Wonderful, helpful staff. read more

Dry bread, not great bratwurst, 3 mustards, none were great, passing grade barely, sauerkraut was mush. Pickles? And I judge a place on their pickles. Awful. Not like they came out of a jar, but more like a can. My Diet Coke was the only thing that met expectations. read more

Friendly staff and great sandwiches! Sandwiches are huge, my husband and I had lunch for two days with two sandwiches!. The Reuben is our fav! read more

I was there after lunchtime . I was looking for good sourdough bread. They didn't have any. I bought a pumpernickel round loaf, it was nothing like the old style I was hoping for & was disappointing.The deli sandwich was okay but the bread was flat tasting. The only item I really liked was their coleslaw. The service people were nice & the small dining area very clean & outside had plenty of parking. read more

You come in and on the right there is a deli dispenser, so you take a number and wait for them to call. Then you ask for cold cuts, pork sausage or best of all the pepper beef. Get the German potato salad, and have them warm it up. Go grab a German beer from the fridge , don't worry you will pay for it later. Just sit down and enjoy your beer while they prepare your food. Sometimes you will hear some locals who come in all the time talking the shit. They will bring your food out and when you're done devouring it you take your beer and tell the person what sandwich you had. They have some bakery stuff that is ok, schnitzel that are raw, and great hung sausages. As you leave you wash yourself in that classic German deli ambiance one last time as you wait to come again and experience it all over again. read more