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    The Essen Room

    3.7 (254 reviews)
    ModerateDelis
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Under new management and they will run this place to the ground, customer service is lacking. Use to come here often, sometimes you have to pay for the pickle bar and sometimes you don't, depends on who's working! Also will skip you in line if your skin isn't pale. Will never shop here again and will tell everyone in the area to just go to downtown to get sandwiches!

    Brad R.

    TLDR: Huge sandwiches and a bottomless pickle bar make The Essen Room a must-visit for deli lovers. Pricey but worth it for the portions and quality. If you're craving a classic NYC Jewish deli vibe, The Essen Room delivers. My party of two came for a late Friday lunch. The place was not busy but our server was attentive and helped us first timers navigate the huge menu. We shared the Reuben Western Fries, which could easily feed 4. They were crispy, cheesy, and loaded with corned beef. I had the Triple Decker Pastrami and Corned Beef Club--massive, flavorful, and perfectly paired with pickles. Also tried the kosher hot dog wrapped in bologna (a bit overcooked but still good), and my friend loved the Jewish Cheesesteak. Portions are huge--we took half of it home. Our bill was close to $100 with tip, but considering the amount of food, it felt justified. They even have an eating challenge for their biggest sandwich! Overall, The Essen Room is definitely a must stop if you find yourself in Pikesville.

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    Khiem H.

    This is probably the best pastrami Reuben in the area. It's a bit pricey but you get a lot of meats. I'd say it very similar to Katz in New York.

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    Stephanie P.

    Went to lunch w my family and enjoyed our experience at The Essen Room. My dad likes this deli a lot and has been wanting us to go here. Walking in we saw a long deli with tons of meats and baked goods. We were seated for lunch and our server was kind and helpful. We got drinks and sampled the pickle bar while we waited. Sauerkraut, sweet pickles, half and half pickles were good. My daughters ordered a plain hot dog & pancakes. Pancakes were big and she got a stack of three. I got the grilled cheese with bacon. I like my bacon crispy but this was good too plus fries which were like steak fries. My father ordered a western omelette with fruit and bagel. My husband ordered a double meat sandwich with Turkey and pastrami. He said the Turkey was a bit dry but he ordered the "whole" sandwich and ate it all!

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    Eric R.

    The Essen Room is a solid 'Jewish style' deli in Pikesville, about 25 minutes northwest of Baltimore. Large portions are standard, whether breakfast, or lunch. All the typical items, like omelettes, pancakes, and bagels for breakfast, and corned beef, pastrami, and smoked fish salads for lunch. The complimentary pickle bar, is a huge bonus with something for everyone. A tad on the expensive side, though a discount is applied if you pay in cash. Service can sometimes be slow, if very crowded, but that gives you more time at the pickle bar. Ample free parking, and not far from another shopping center with Trader Joe's. Never had a bad meal at Essen Room!!

    Linda O.

    I've been dropping by for the last couple of years as I have need to be in the Baltimore area. Overall, the food is excellent. The love and devotion to Jewish cuisine is apparent in the preparation. For foodies like me, it's what we seek: authenticity. The service, well...it could use some improvement. That's why I give it 4 stars. To The Essen Room's credit, I received my lunch order (soup and sammie) for free yesterday due to the very long wait that I experienced. The man who seems to be running the show (silver hair, energetic) told me that he was embarrassed at how long it took to kick out my to-go order. I've never had this happen to me for a late order. So, thank you, sir. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. The world sometimes does have a heart--it exists at this deli.

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    High quality food. Be patient it is usually very busy. You will be happy you did. The corned beef is top notch!

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    Wonderful food! Delicious pickle bar. Reminded us of New York delis. Huge corned beef hash breakfast!!

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    Amazing as always! Outstanding New York style Jewish delicatessen. Pickle bar is nice treat!

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    Lenny's Delicatessen

    3.1(205 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Not bad I have not been here for a while and I remember the sandwiches being a little bit bigger…read moreback in the day. this occasion I came in on a Saturday around lunchtime and it was pretty packed. The line was so long. I could barely get in the door. The line also moved very slowly. Once I finally made it to the counter, I placed my order. Just ordered three corn beef sandwiches on rye with Swiss and spicy mustard. I wanted to have them grilled so it took a little bit longer for them to be prepared. Once I was done there, I headed over to the cash register area. I grabbed a couple of bags of chips to go along with the sandwiches. I wanted to get a regular iced tea out of their refrigerator area. Unfortunately, the only kind they had was peach tea so even though it's not what I really wanted, I still got one. I decided to dine in to have my sandwich fresh and hot. Overall, the flavor was good. Was not piled high with corn beef like I've had at other places, but it was still pretty good.

    Nope! This place…read moreused to be a gem. I would visit the downtown location for breakfast and lunch. I've been visiting this location for breakfast exclusively. No more! I visited on 4.28.2026 for breakfast. I ordered a side of breakfast potatoes, bacon, scrapple. The breakfast potatoes tasted like the old lukewarm potatoes you get from a hotel lobby. Six bucks!! The bacon was ok. Just ok. The scrapple was good. The hot tea (Lipton Tea Bag)... chef's kiss!! I'm good on this place. I had a great run w them for many years.

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    The Club Deli and Grill

    The Club Deli and Grill

    3.0(3 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Visited The Club in Baltimore this week (February). I'm hoping this review helps the management to…read moreimprove to meet customers' needs and to continue to provide an excellent dining experience. + Seated and order taken immediately for Monday night prime rib special. Had made reservation, but turns out they were not needed as there were only one or two other patrons present. + Waitress was very capable and attentive and gave us choices for sides to accompany the steaks. + Food was prepared in reasonable time (given no competing orders). + Steak was OUTSTANDING! Ridiculously thick and large cuts, super juicy and tender. Even well-done was margarine-soft! +Sides were excellent as well. + Dessert (lava cakes and ice cream) were large enough to split 3 ways. +Check was managed at the table with handheld device and cc. 0 (neutral) Price of about $40 was reasonable for huge rib steak (took home half of each), garlic green beans, and potatoes/fries/onion rings, and lava cake and pareve ice cream. So it sounds like a fabulous evening, right??? BUT... -Despite a seat "away from door", the place is tiny and there is no barrier between open door and seating area. -Restaurant was very cold throughout the meal and cold gusts from the door occurred on each opening. -By the end of the meal, the room was 60 degrees and dropping. The waitress told us there had been numerous complaints to management but nothing changed. -We seriously ate with coat and fingerless gloves on. We were surprised by how few patrons were there when we entered, as every other Monday night had been packed and sometimes the specials sold out. Clearly, guests don't want to eat in 60 degree restaurant. Considering the difference in number of patrons this visit, the management would be well-advised to do something (anything) quickly to remedy the situation. My personal recommendations include baseboard heating around room and a door barrier. While there are other space and cosmetic issues that would improve the place, heating must be the first task. Such a shame this terrific restaurant is facing (and will continue) to face poor attendance due to physical issues that influence customer comfort. I guess our next visit will be in the spring.

    Bacon at a kosher deli. It's beef and it's kosher ( don't worry) . My wife and I shared the…read moreGoldberger. Big enough for 2 people to share and absolutely delicious. Also got the mushroom barley soup (highly recommend)

    Deli-ish - Inside view during lunch time.  They just opened a few weeks ago.

    Deli-ish

    3.3(10 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Was out running errands and saw the flapping arms signify grand opening I was hungry so I decided…read moreto stop. Good location as there are fede businesses close by and this area needed a new lunch spot. Pros: it's Saturday so not really sure if the parking would be this easy any other day. Seating in here looks plentiful but can see it being busy during the week. It's dark inside but I like that(maybe I'm a vampire...lol) bathroom was clean, music was reasonable you're still able to have a conversation. Waitress was lovely. I lucked up and received a gift certificate for my next visit. Cons: No products for the non-pork eaters yet for breakfast! The manager stated she's going to order some as this area asks for that alot(lol) Have patience as the cook was a little slow but it's also early and probably wasn't expecting this many people. Food: I chose the Classic New Yorker - the sandwich was packed with meat. The corned beef was lean, not salty, the pastrami was sliced thin and great. It had just enough Cole slaw to enjoy the sandwich without overpowering it. I was looking for it to be sloppy with the Russian dressing (was really hoping it was)but they held back! Nothing like a good sloppy corned beef sandwich. Overall, it was a nice sandwich and I'm glad I don't have to travel all the way downtown for one. There is always room for improvement so I will do an update once I have tried the actual breakfast

    Great sandwich. Great fires. Great customer service. Salad was meh. I suggest getting what a deli…read moreis known for. It's sandwiches. My coworker and I went to this deli which she had mentioned was recently reopened with this new branding. Unsure if it was from new ownership or just a name change. Next time I go, I'll find out more. Atmosphere: This is more modern than your normal deli. It reminded me more of a clothing store with the dark wood floors and clean lines with the club music playing in the background. The music was at a good level so you could hear each other talk. Service: Fast and friendly. I mentioned it being our first time and being a Yelp elite unabashedly. Hey, it scored us some free fries! Kudos to Deli-ish cashier! Food: My turkey club was really good. I liked the freshness of everything. Plus call me crazy, but I like turkey that doesn't have that real turkey flavor. Haha. I know I know. This was perfect but it could have used a touch more mayo. The fries were great. They had a bit of seasoning on them which is what I like. Don't be afraid to order fries for the kids. They were not spicy. Just seasoned. Salad with grilled chicken per my coworker was just average. Nothing to write home about. The chicken soup wasn't that great either. Like I said earlier, stick to the sandwiches maybe. If thinking grilled chicken salad, maybe look elsewhere. If getting a sandwich, I say go here.

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    Goldies Seafood Carryout - This Chicken Thigh Pictured is FIYAHHHH !!

    Goldies Seafood Carryout

    3.7(83 reviews)
    3.0 miReisterstown Station

    The location of this place was so sketchy to me, and the inside was not too appealing either. BUT I…read morewill say that the girl at the front was helpful and nice when it came to ordering. It was on my places to try for a while but was hesitant because of some of the reviews. My boyfriend and I both got the pasta chicken & shrimp for me, he got the seafood lovers with Salmon, Shrimp & Lump Crab. I will say that the food was pretty good. The Alfredo sauce was thin, I like my Alfredo a little more on the thick side but my boyfriend loved it. Salmon was season good, chicken was not dry and the lump crab was very delicate, not too wet not to dry just right. It wasn't mouth watering good but it was pleasant. If you want your food quick definitely order ahead. We ordered there and it took almost 30-40 minutes to recieve the food.

    I order through food delivery services often. Especially now since I am back to working in the…read moreoffice. So Monday night I ordered from this restaurant (their food is the bomb - usually) and for the first time, my order was awful. I called and the young lady who answered offered to contact the food delivery company for a redelivery and I asked her not to, as it was already late, and I would prefer to come in when I'm near the restaurant. I requested her name and shared her schedule of being in the restaurant for the remainder of the week. I thanked her and hung up. Last night after a long day, I found myself driving by and stopped in. The outside isn't that exciting. But once you're inside the door, you're immediately met with pleasant aromas of different types of seafood. I asked for the person I spoke with and explained what occurred with my order. Not only did she remember, she apologized profusely about what happened. I was offered a fresh order (stuffed potato with crab) she sincerely felt responsible for what happened with my previous order. They do not skimp on their portions! Plentiful grilled chicken and crab! I've also had the crab potato and my goodness it's so much lump crab meat! I've had the crab pasta and chicken quesadilla! All amazing. I will continue to patronize this establishment. Their prices for seafood are also reasonable. I am not only pleased with their amazing food, but amazing customer service goes a long way in my book. Thank you Goldie's and Krisshae! You exemplify what's good in this world!!

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    Giant Food Inc and Giant Drug

    Giant Food Inc and Giant Drug

    2.7(18 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    When I entered the store, a representative kindly explained your rewards program and provided me…read morewith a sheet of coupons, one of which offered a free muffin. However, when I went to the bakery section, there were no muffins available. After completing my shopping, I stopped by the customer service desk to ask about it, as the coupon stated it was only valid for that day. Unfortunately, the employee at the desk was very dismissive and became visibly agitated when I inquired. She told me I should come to the store earlier if I wanted my free item, despite me politely explaining that my work schedule only allows me to shop after 7 p.m. Her tone and attitude made me feel like I was a bother rather than a valued customer. She did write out of stock (see attached photo), however it was done to get me out of the store. My inquiry was to ask about the coupon expiration date and to see if there were any exceptions as I was told the bakery closes at 7pm. My time of arrival was after 8pm (see attached receipt and coupon). I shop at this location regularly and spend a significant amount of time and money there, so this treatment was especially upsetting. I hope this message can be used to improve service going forward, and that future customer interactions reflect the respect and appreciation loyal customers deserve. Thank you for your time and attention. I would appreciate a response regarding how this concern will be addressed.

    Center Court Giant is a somewhat brighter, cleaner, more pleasant and modern place (at least, much…read moreless dingy) since the recent extensive remodeling. I shop at the store a lot, and I've also observed the many pricing errors now seem less frequent (meaning fewer trips to the customer service desk), and the folks who staff that desk often (but not always) are more friendly than in the past. The store offers a good selection of groceries, and prices, especially when one can catch a sale, generally seem reasonable, though as everyone knows, food prices have increased markedly especially over the past couple years. Many of the cashiers have been there for many years and I've come to know them by name and enjoy saying hello, which is nice.

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    $2.50 each ! This beat Aldi's price of $4.89!!

    The Essen Room - delis - Updated May 2026

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