I've been walking past this place on my way to work for years and always saw their signs on the sidewalk without giving it much thought. That is, until recently, when I've been on a hunt for no-frills breakfast sandwiches downtown. Well, I'm happy to announce that my hunt is over. The Original Deli shines in three areas: 1) simple food, 2) great prices, and 3) extraordinary customer service. They have a small breakfast menu with classic items: bagels, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, etc. Don't expect Michelin-starred food here: this is simple, tasty, good fuel for the day. They also have other items like poke and bulgogi bowls, which I'll have to try at some point. And with the way food prices are in Seattle right now, everything is really a steal! Last but not least, the business owners here are just the most wonderful people. The woman at the cashier was so incredibly nice and after giving me my food, kept thanking me while emphatically waving both hands goodbye as I left. I definitely will be back. read more

Small mom and pop shop offering breakfast sandwiches, teriyaki/bulgogi, and sushi/poke. The owners are so friendly and run the place with bright energy. Plenty of seating options inside. I got the poke bowl which was a good portion size and had a lot of toppings. Would be interested in coming back to try more options. read more

The Original Deli - Poke bowl - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great morning start. Best bagel. Good lunch food. Always greets you and says thanks for your business

Wanted a breakfast burrito because the place is so close to the hotel. I'm staying at. Very clean inside and the owner was very happy to see me & very gracious and very nice. Ordered the burrito I took it back to my hotel room. Soon realized that the egg is premade and the cheese is just all thrown together in the burrito and then microwaved. The tomatoes were fresh just didn't think it was the true traditional type burrito I was looking for ,but definitely edible. Just wouldn't get it again. Might be interested in trying the teriyaki bowls for lunch perhaps ? But overall, a good experience. read more

The Original Deli - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful mom and pop shop. I ordered the breakfast burrito, and the price was incredibly reasonable for the amount of food you get. The tomatoes shone through and were fresh, the cheese with eggs was deliciously griddled, and it seems like the place where they do the basics well. Reminds me a lot of NYC / Philly bodegas where I came from. A gem in the downtown area, and seems really popular with people who work in the neighborhood - for good reason. The woman working there was super friendly too. Definitely pop by if you're in the area and support them! read more

A fairly hidden gem located in the basement of this corporate building, the original deli is a great family ran deli that serves up poke and teriyaki bowls. Food tastes fresh and tasty and comes out quick. Great for a quick lunch during the work day. They have seating but also easy to takeaway. You order and customize your bowls on their laminated menus and they take it from there. read more

Wow the absolute sweetest people. A gem of a literal hole in the wall with a banging breakfast burrito! The lady here makes you feel like an a celebrity. She is so excited to see any customer come in and you can taste her love and care in the food!!! So so good read more

I searched yelp for a breakfast place while visiting Seattle. This place sounded great. However, it was a bit hard to find. We actually ended up in the wrong restaurant. We went into the building it is located in and asked the guard. You have to take the elevator down to AB and go down the hallway to the right. My husband ordered a croissant sandwich, and I ordered a bagel sandwich. Both were good and very filling. They are very generous with their meat. In fact, we had to take some meat out. The owner was super nice. We really enjoyed our breakfast. read more

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Needed a quick takeout lunch option. Saw the Yelp review and I hit it. Great Poke bowl, super nice folks and good food value for the money.

This place is a hidden gem! The owners are absolutely adorable. This is a charming mom-and-pop restaurant offering everything from breakfast sandwiches to lunch and even poke. I've been traveling to Seattle for work for years, but a local coworker only recently recommended this spot to me. I tried the croissant sandwich for breakfast and loved it so much that I came back the next day for the bulgogi bowl--both were incredible! I'll definitely be returning for breakfast and lunch whenever I'm in town. The restaurant is very clean, and the entrance is located down the alleyway on this street. Plus, the staff is super friendly and welcoming! read more

The Original Deli - Bulgogi bowl - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is hidden in the alley and so once you come in it's a very nice clean space that was utilized very well. The items aren't super memorable but priced really well for the portions. But what really blows me away is the service. You're greeted so warmly as if you're just visiting your family or best friend. I always find myself just always wanting to stop by this place because it felt like they were so happy and excited to serve me and that's what makes this place so so special. So if you're in the area and want a quick bite or if you're traveling and wanted a chill place for food, please visit this place. Whenever I come back to Seattle I just make sure to come by and support their business if I can. read more

The Original Deli - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This local place downtown is a great place to get a bite with a quiet vibe. The service is fast and the staff are very friendly. The food was fresh, tasted great, and was a good value for the money. My only suggestion would be to have the burrito as an option for a bowl but it was still very delicious. read more

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This is in the basement of a building. Literally a hole in the wall. The portions are huge and shareable. Never would have found or known about this if not for another Yelper. Crazy!! Lady is so friendly i almost wanted to hug her! read more

The Original Deli - Huge breakfast burrito - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Brunch was delicious! Breakfast burritos were filled with flavor. Service was top notch and plenty of seating. The inside was very clean. read more

Awesome place to grab a quick bite! Visiting the area from Las Vegas, Nevada, decided to eat here in the morning before we start our day. Good tasty food, quick and very friendly! The lady was super super nice, and helpful! Food is good to start off the day! Come and support this business, when we come back to visit Seattle, I'm coming here first! read more

Amazing! I love this deli, the couple who runs it is so sweet. Phenomenal menu and pricing as well. read more

The Original Deli - Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A hidden gem. Clean and wonderful little family joint - hungry for breakfast that wasn't a hotel restaurant, I followed the sign down an alley and WOW. I had the Bulgogi breakfast bowl. Flavorful mix of beef, rice eggs and salad. read more

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Went here for breakfast and loved the food. Service was extremely nice, we got a warm welcome and they were helpful. It has a great mom and pop feel with very affordable prices. Highly recommend. read more

The Original Deli - Entrance in alley. - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing quick breakfast and lunch options managed and owned by the sweetest mom and pop shop. It's hidden in an alleyway but very clear signage and had no issues finding it at all. Plenty of seating if you want to dine in, and take out was super quick. The breakfast burrito was amazing - can't wait to try the bulgogi breakfast bowl tomorrow. Also got a spicy bulgogi bowl for lunch which FANTASTIC! Great Korean fusion comfort food. read more

So much love for this place! The folks who run this place are so sweet and kind. The place is in a bit of an alley so it's slightly tricky to find, but worth the trip! I ordered the bulgogi which was delicious. The bulgogi was cooked amazingly - a bit sweet and salty but it paired really well with the rice. The rice was really tasty as well and perfectly chewy and soft, and fresh too. The staff was quick and had my order ready within minutes. The portion sizes were generous as well and I left happily stuffed. Delicious, affordable food and wonderful staff - would definitely come back! read more

The Original Deli - Bulgogi combo - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome food at great prices. Have to go into the building and take the 1st elevator on your right and go down 1 floor. There is a coffee shop at the front of the building that is not this place. read more

This place have been on my list for a while now but given the limited hours and I'm not in Seattle, it's hard to try this place haha This place is soooooo off the main area of downtown. You literally have to walk in an alley way to get here. There is a small sign to direct you but it's not big or anything. I ordered takeout and the food was ready by the time I got there. The lady that was there was sooo nice and friendly. She acknowledged me, thanked me and made sure I had everything I needed. Also, she even wrote a 'thank you Huong's on my bag! :) Food wise: I got the teriyaki combo which come with a choice of meat (bulgogi for me) a small order of roll (crunchy roll for me) and a small salad. For $12, you definitely get your money worth. It was packed and heavy. The food was pretty good, fresh balanced. The bulgogi was a little on the sweet side for me but it went well with the rice. My friend got the salmon poke bowl ($12) and she must have like it cause she ate the whole thing without any complaints lol Overall, it's a mom and pop shop that if you're lucky enough to try, you wont be disappointed. I definitely will come back when I can to try some of their breakfast items as well. read more

The Original Deli - Salmon poke - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very affordable, friendly staff, good food. Got the Bulgogi bowl w/ eggs. Didn't wait long, and the portion size was large. read more

The Original Deli - menu as of April 2025 - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food tastes great!! Great vegetarian options on the menu, even for breakfast. The lady host was very kind and helpful. The area was very tidy and inviting. (Even the restrooms were spotless). read more

The Original Deli - Tofu teriyaki bowl - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's okay for what you get. I ordered the breakfast burrito, it was nice and hot. They nuked it in the microwave and it costed $8. But I got mild food poisoning from that breakfast burrito. I spent the next few hours at work going back and forth to the restroom. read more

Food was exactly what was promised. Fresh and hot. Very nice balance and the breakfast burrito didn't seem rushed for once. I loved that. The place had a unique rustic feel to it because of the location and the color choices. read more

Great cost and satisfying portions - ideal creative and compact use of space as well. Fabulous on a walk to or from the light rail.

Easy in and out order for poke. It has two entrances, one in the alley and the other through a business building. The menu creation for a poke bowl is very simple and basic. This is not a sushi restaurant so if you want the whole shabang then you're at the wrong place. I ordered the salmon poke bowl with a few toppings and their house dressing. It was good, we had no complaints. 10 bucks for a regular bowl, can't be beat. I highly recommend if you're looking for something quick and simple and away from the overly priced items at Pike Place. read more

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Hole in the wall. Yes, go in the door in the alley. Sweetest cashier/host/owner showed us how to order the teriyaki bowl (chicken/beef, spicy/regular). Served with plenty of rice and a garnish of salad. So good!! read more

Found the "secret" entrance, yelp said closed at 3pm, sign outside the door said 2pm, door was locked at 1:53pm.

So well priced in downtown Seattle. I got an awesome breakfast sandwich for $7 can't beat that! The service is so friendly I'm going to come back for lunch :) read more

The Original Deli - Croissant Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This hidden gem, I found in the ally way of downtown was my saving grace when I walked in. I was automatically greeted by this elderly Asian woman. And quite frankly, I trust any food spot with an old Asian woman behind that cashier. I got a Fat Breakfast burrito with EVERYthing on it. This is a go to spot if you can't pick breakfast or lunch. I love that the hot food selections were cheap and that there was no buddy in here. It was also really spacious. I really do hope people continue supporting this spot, because the people who own it are really sweet. And for a first timer, I will definitely will becoming back! read more

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The poke bowl is really good. The cashier talks with the cook in Japanese, that is a good sign for the Japanese restaurant.

The Original Deli is not easy to find, because it's hidden in an alley in between the Steinway Piano store and a parking garage in downtown Seattle. Haven't been here for years since it was run by a very kind middle aged Korean gentleman. Now it's run by an older Korean couple. The interior is now very open and no longer like a cramped mini grocery. It's an OG mom & pop teriyaki, breakfast, etc. hole in the wall deli. The interior is old and dingy. Service is like a typical Korean mom with smiles and a warm spirit of hospitality that is uncommon these days. Even with Bidenflation, $15 will fill you up with a bulgogi bowl topped with 2 fried omelettes, Cali rolls & salad. The sauce was a bit sweet for my taste but it's affordable Korean comfort food, perfect for a quick breakfast/lunch. Support your local restaurants & small businesses read more

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When Mama comes running out with your 2 inch high croissant sandwich, you know it's gonna be a good day! This is the Deli I had to walk by 100 times on my way to the bank....FINALLY I took the time to stop and eat. The plastic flowers and extreme stucco walls add to the ambience... read more

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First time here and immediately upon walking in we were warmly greeted by the lady running the counter. She was sooooo nice and helpful, we decided to get two chicken teriyaki combos and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. The food tasted amazing, the crunchy rolls were delicious and overall the experience was worth itttt. Not to mention the place itself was cute inside and very relaxing and quiet. Great place!!!! read more

The Original Deli - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fellow Yelp reviewers are accurate. Very good, very fresh, not too hard to find and the friendliest quick food staff in Seattle. Some might view the menu as limited, but what they do offer is generously portioned, competitively priced and delicious. I took off one star (they forgot to hold the onions as requested). Felt kinda guilty doing it, cuz otherwise the place met my three most important needs for a great review: price, quality and taste. Note-It really IS easy to find, although the entrance door is in an alley. It's only a few feet in and to the right, and the owners must do the upkeep...cleanest alley in Seattle. read more

The Original Deli - Kind'a genius way to order your bowl - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Found a hidden gem down an alley just in from Seneca before 3rd street! Delicious teriyaki bowl! So fresh and they even ask if you want it mild or medium to add a little spice if you like! I had mine medium and it was perfect! Flavorful and moist chicken pieces with sliced carrots and a crispy yummy cabbage salad along with steaming white rice! Don't miss this place! I just followed the metro transportation security workers and knew they would know where to get good hot fast food for a reasonable price too!!! Only open until 2 pm! So come for breakfast or lunch! Friendly server too! Family owned and make you feel at home! read more

The Original Deli - Teriyaki chicken bowl - hot, fast and tasty! - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I could leave 6 stars, I would. One of the greatest mom and pop establishments in this city. Prepare to be treated and fed like family. This little deli tops the list of places I miss when not in Seattle. read more

The Original Deli - Bulgogi Egg Combo - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Real definition of hole in the wall. Entrance is through a fire door in the alley between 3rd and 4th avenue. Finding the place was an adventure in itself! The interior is large, modest and clean. I had the breakfast burrito and it was good. Many thanks to Yelpers for helping me discover this place! read more

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