Corktown Eatery & Bar

I recently dined at Corktown Eatery & Bar and had a good overall experience. We tried the smoked pork nachos and the garlicky mushroom Swiss smash burger. The nachos had amazing flavor with the brined onions really standing out, but some portions of the nachos were missing the smoked pork (pork was mainly in the middle). The burger came with delicious fries, though it was a bit greasy and could have used a bit more flavor. On a positive note, our waitress provided excellent service, and the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere made it a great place to relax and enjoy our meal. The bathrooms were extremely clean, which added to our positive experience.

Stopped for lunch. It was quiet, I was able to read my book. I had the nachos. They were delicious. Service was great, prompt and friendly. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

I had the pastrami Reuben and it was delicious. My niece had a curry sandwich which was also really good. The service was great. We were seated immediately and our server was helpful.

Great food! I got the Baja bowl and foghorn leghorn chicken sandwich was amazing. Cool people working there. In a very convenient location right off the freeway. As great as the food was, it came to a total of $100 for a family of 5 (3 small kids).

I went out to lunch with my sister and friend here. I ordered the loaded mac and cheese, which wasn’t super flavorful and didn’t have that much pulled pork, but it was a large portion. My sister ordered the baja bowl and thought it was super fresh, until she found a piece of blonde hair mixed in it. When we told the host, you could tell she was uncomfortable and didn’t know what to say, and offered to remake but her appetite had disappeared with the new finding. My other friend ordered a chicken sandwich, with fries and a piece of cornbread. The owner or manager came over and offered a free dessert considering the hair, which was nice; we got the chocolate ganache cake to go, which ending up being amazing (and hairless, thank god). Then the bill came, and the chicken sandwich was $18, and added $9 for fries and $2.00 also for “fries”, when we talked about it to the hostess she said it was “about the same” even though the cornbread was $2.99 and the fries were $2.00 extra for a side with a sandwich. The woman argued with us and we paid regardless. ALSO. there is a 2.5% gratuity added for kitchen staff if you don’t use cash—which is on the menu but is still stupid.

Pretty disappointed. Was excited to try the "Bang Bang" chicken sandwich. Very expensive but don't mind if its good. Ends up the "Bang Bang Sauce" (which I had never had) was mostly Mayonnaise. And the whole entree was slathered in it. I am one of the unfortunate % of people who find mayo disgusting. It made the whole thing inedible. Wish they would say what has mayonnaise on the menu. Also put a pickle with the fries (again, no pickle mentioned on the menu), which made what might have been otherwise great fries taste like pickles. Oh and the "paprika sauce" that came with the fries? Also appears to be mostly mayonnaise. If a restaurant requires covering everything in mayonnaise (without mentioning that in the menu) and slopping pickles on everything... the food probably isn't that good. Won't be coming back. $25 I'll never see again. Corktown, update your online menu and let people know what to expect.

Service was fast and attentive, and the food was amazing! The Big Dill sandwich is my favorite, and my friend ordered the bruss-alo salad and bread pudding and loved them. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in town. I’m lucky that it’s across the street from where I work!

Got corktown deli delivered to my hotel room when the pizza shop kept canceling, and they delivered fast. The pickle fries are tasty and not overly greasy. The sauce could use a little kick or something, it was bland, but the pickles make up for it. The angry Ruben with house made pastrami is fantastic. Just enough kick and deliciously messy. The chips are great too. Definitely a good choice for an easy lunch. I’m doing the roast beef later because I’m stuck working from my room. It looks awesome.

A friend recommended this as a place to stop for lunch in Duluth. It was an excellent choice. We started with bloody Mary's. My only regret is that I did not tell him to make it spicy. Do that otherwise we'll be a little mild. They have an abundant selection of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian items as well as meat items. I had a super tasty smoked salmon bowl.

Pretty disappointed. Was excited to try the "Bang Bang" chicken sandwich. Very expensive but don't mind if its good. Ends up the "Bang Bang Sauce" (which I had never had) was mostly Mayonnaise. And the whole entree was slathered in it. I am one of the unfortunate % of people who find mayo disgusting. It made the whole thing inedible. Wish they would say what has mayonnaise on the menu. Also put a pickle with the fries (again, no pickle mentioned on the menu), which made what might have been otherwise great fries taste like pickles. Oh and the "paprika sauce" that came with the fries? Also appears to be mostly mayonnaise. If a restaurant requires covering everything in mayonnaise (without mentioning that in the menu) and slopping pickles on everything... the food probably isn't that good. Won't be coming back. $25 I'll never see again. Corktown, update your online menu and let people know what to expect.

So Yum!! The food was so good and reasonably priced! A staple restaurant! They have so many options and great sauces

We went in for lunch with large group they sat us quickly. Service was great the menu has a great selection from bowls to sandwiches. All you can eat fish fry on Wednesday! I would eat here once a week if I lived in Duluth.

Great food and great service! Had the Baja chicken bowl and my BF had walleye sandwich and really likes it. He really liked his No Big Dill beer

Let's go to Corktown! Great place for lunch. Great service. Best fish n chips ever! Menu is interesting and diverse. My friend had a wild rice burger and said it was the best she has ever had. Want a relaxing lunch? Make your way down to Corktown! I am visiting here from SoCal and would definitely come back when visiting again! Bravo Corktown!!

We went here with our my in-laws. Husband and I had the double dipper (good) and club (excellent) sandwiches. Folks had the BLT and hot turkey sandwich which neither of them finished. All the sandwiches were ooey, gooey and yummy. If you want a basic sandwich, this place is likely not for you, but if you want something a little different, I highly recommend. We upgraded our sides to house salads which were very fresh and I believe homemade croutons.

We were driving back to the cities from a long camping weekend at the north shore and wanted a nice lunch that we didn't have to make ourselves. Cork deli was recommended by a friend, so we stopped here on a Sunday at eleven when they opened. From the name 'deli' and the menu items I sorta expected it to be a quick in-and-out place, but to my surprise, it was a sit-down restaurant with a full bar. The menu was a little odd and I felt like they were trying too hard on some of the items. It's a sandwich shop but also has some "hip" starters like a hummus plate and Thai tofu strips and rice bowls. I was ready for a Bloody Mary but was quite disappointed to find out the Bloody Mary mix is Zing-Zang. I would expect this place that prizes in locally sourced foods and smoked meats that they would have their own mix or something local. The one thing that made it special was the delicious pastrami topper. That still doesn't make the whole Bloody Mary drink any better. Also, had to get a beer back separately. For sandwiches we tried the Cozy pig and the Philadelphia phenomenon. I really enjoyed the cozy pig sandwich! Wonderful flavors with the apple chutney and garlic aioli. Maybe a little too much of the sauce though as it overpowered any taste of the meats. I just wanted a little bit more of the ham/Porchetta flavors but i would get it again! The Philadelphia phenomenon was anticlimactic. I expected much more flavor, especially with the au jus. And again, the horseradish aioli overpowered anything else in the sandwich. I wanna taste the prized delicious meats that they are known for! I thought prices were fair and service was just fine. Overall, I'm still up in the air about it. Odd vibes and I think there's some room for improvement.

This restaurant is absolutely incredible. The service was great. The food was so good, that we went back a second time on the same day! The deli tots were delicious. They are made up of tator tots, house cheese sauce, pickeld jalapeños, brined onions, scallions, Duluth Grill sauerkraut, house pastrami, Russian dressing. The tots were perfectly crisp! The Bloody Mary was piled high with extra munchies stacked in it.

Food was great and our son loved the Santa in the Christmas tree. We will for sure come back next time we are in Duluth!

This place is great. Service is good and food is out promptly. Fun building and delicious!

I absolutely love the Big Dill sandwich. The other food I've tried is good, too, but Big Dill is so unique it's my go-to. Sometimes I order for pick-up, and they do a great job packaging it all up. The thing is, the food never makes to wherever I think I'm going to eat. I always devour it en route. So,!I really should just dine in.

I had to run to the post office and saw Corktown Deli nearby. I had heard good things but had never eaten here. I went inside and placed a to-go order at the bar. The bartender was friendly and conversational while I waited. I ordered the hummus plate and the Ricky Bobby. The sandwich was delicious but the hummus plate blew me away. I don't know how they prepare and season their pita but magic is surely involved. I will keep coming back for that! They packaged the takeout orders well and the food was still super fresh when I got home to Hermantown.

Best soup of the day! Get it everytime. Sandwiches are amazing and new menu has so much to offer.

My favorite sandwich shop in MN :) My boyfriend and I have spent a weekend in Duluth each year and #1 on our list is to stop at Corktown! They recently moved, but we still made our way there and ordered the yummiest food. It's a place that will never let you down. The Cozy Pig is my go-to but we've tried a handful of the menu and you can't go wrong. They have high quality ingredients and it shows!

This is a Duluth staple. Cool ambience and great food. Thier bowls and sandwiches are amazing.

Last weekend was a girl's day trip to Duluth. I'm not super familiar with the area so I just followed along for where we ate and drank at. So glad we drove to Corktown Deli for lunch. This will now be a must stop whenever I visit the area again. Ordering was quick and easy. It took about 15+ minutes to get our to-go (cider house hopping) order. I ordered the Chipolte Turknado. Loved every bite. It was a cold sandwich but wonder way it would taste like if it was warm. Mmm. I'll definitely be back to try a hot sandwich.

What a great place! We were hungry and nearby so we stopped in. It was really busy but we only waited 5 min or so. They have a great beer selection, I had a castle danger cream ale. Nice! For food, I had the Hummus Among us with Turkey. Excellent sandwich. This is a bunch of delicious face happiness! My SO had the knuckle sandwich- My SO let me try her sandwich. A great Smoked roast beef sandwich of greatness! Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was FAST and on point! Oh, please! Consider Troy, OH as your next location! You really have to try this place as it's worthy! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Damn this place is so good!!! We'd stopped through this summer and had a couple sandwiches to go, so we knew we had to go back when we were visiting Duluth. I love the Lincoln Park area of Duluth and in general recommend a good day of brewery visits topped off with a delicious sandwich from Corktown! I had the Knuckle Sandwich which is heaven I'd you enjoy Roast Beef, spicy peppers and Horseradish!! My boyfriend was brave and ordered the Fire of Phoenix - yowsers it's SPICY but the flavors were delicious. Not for the faint of heart though so if you're a typical Minnesotan and think ketchup is spicy, stay away! We loved it topped with extra coleslaw from the deli! They have a fantastic beer selection both with many local options on tap and in the bottle/can. Love their deli shop with many accoutrements to take home too! A must stop while in Duluth. We'll be back whenever we're next up north!

YUM!! I got the hot chickle sandwich and it was the perfect spice combo. The ranch was INCREDIBLE. service was warm welcoming, fast, and efficient. would definitely come again.

Great options! I've tried the Double Dipper, King of Dill, Rueben bowl, Chef Salad, and Reuben so far. All are really great but the Double Dipper is by far the best steak sammy in all of Duluth! The au jus makes it perfect. Highly recommend! If you can find a place to sit down and eat, you are in luck because the staff and service is fantastic, but if not, take it to go and you won't be disappointed! Such a great place for lunch, snack or shopping. The little store front shelves are stocked with unique finds. Super fun to check out while waiting for your order!

We had to try this in it's new location. The food was amazing. I had the Thursday special turkey dinner which had everything you'd expect. Tender turkey and gravey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, maple glazed carrots and cranberry sauce. It was so good we joked about coming here next Thanksgiving - I would never think to go to a resturant for Thanksgiving but this food was great. Hubby had a Ruben with pepperjack cheese and homemade chips - his favorite. We both had the strawberry rhubarb lemondade which was refreshing. We split a piece of the chocolate cake - it's really enough for 4-5 people. Loved the cast iron on the wall. Although the food came quickly and service at the start was quick, it seemed like the wait staff was more interested in chatting at the register area than bringing our bill. There were open tables so guess they didn't need to turn them quickly. We weren't in a hurry and the wait didn't detract from the great food. Note: bring cash for a 3% discount and they add % for kitchen staff too.

5-July-2020 - Update Well - the Pastrami is still amazing! If you love pastrami sandwiches, you MUST try the pastrami here! --------------------------------------------- This was our first time trying Corktown Deli and Brews. We came here based on the suggestion of the co-owner of OMC across the street. My wife and I split the 3/4# size of the Butcher on Rye (Brined and Smoked Pastrami on Toasted Rye with House Mustard. My stepson ordered the Pastrami Reuben for himself and the Kids Grilled Cheese for his 2-year old. I also ordered a cup of tomato soup. I felt that the Pastrami itself was "The Best I've Ever Had" - and I've eaten it all over the US. The smokiness really came through, adding to the complexity of the flavor. As for my Butcher on Rye sandwich, I think I could have eaten all 3/4 pounds of it. It was that good! My son said his Reuben was among the best he's had. My grand daughter enjoyed the kid's grilled cheese. The only con on our order for me was the Tomato Bisque. Wow was it thick. For me, it was like eating a super rich and thick tomato sauce. It was well suited for spaghetti with some meatballs or maybe some smoked Pastrami? :). Can't wait to come back to Corktown Deli and Brews.

In the old Corktown part of Duluth, this place served up some absolutely incredible food. Good brews as well. Prices were a tad high, but they noted they cover wages and benefits for their employees...so you get dependable service making it worthwhile. Great new location.

Love this spot for a more low key chance to get OMC meats and other awesome sandwiches!! The craft beer lunch deal is also unbeatable! I tried the Fire of the Phoenix pulled chicken sandwich... Be warned, it is HOT! I love spice, and I was still surprised. It tasted awesome, but full disclosure: I got an extra side of cole slaw to handle the heat because there wasn't enough ton the sandwich for me to balance it out. Honestly, I'd still probably order it again with extra cole slaw though because it was great once I found a way to handle the heat! I was with a few friends and their orders were incredible so was to brief them, too: -We got two racks of ribs and tried ALL the sauces. Everyone had their own favorite, which I take to believe they were all great! I was partial to the bent paddle barbecue though -A friend also got the Jammin Salmon, and it looked incredible! The salmon on its own looks great, and the sandwich was the total package. If I'm ever looking for a cold sandwich, I will be ordering the Jammin Salmon! Parking was a breeze, and Love Creamery is right next door, too. It's a great spot to spend an afternoon!!

Good food and service, atmosphere was good as well. $30 for a hot pastrami sandwich and fries was hard to swallow. Tip + 5% kitchen fee + credit card fee. Would have thought $21 dollars for the sandwich could have covered the kitchen staff.

Delicious, DE-LICIOUS sandwiches. We found this place well on a getaway to the Duluth area. What an amazing find. The service was top-notch and the menu was diverse with a wide selection to suit everyone. Lots of unique twists and classic sandwich fare. Fresh ingredients and they have a great bar area for drinks. Highly recommended!

We ordered the salmon sandwich and turkey club with one side of slaw and one side of soba noodles. The food was quite good. Prices are expensive but I assume the owner wants to stay in business. We enjoyed the sandwiches at the Aquarium Beer Garden, Thursday night. I suggest ordering ahead of time if you are in a hurry.

Excellent menu that really puts one in a bind on what to get. So many great choices. Excellent service. I was really surprised to see the manager stop by and ask how everything was for our group. Haven't seen this type of service in a long time and was a breath of fresh air. Would recommend stopping here again and again!

One of my favorite places to eat in Duluth! The Big Dill with extra aioli is always a go to for me! The new location has a large amount of seating and looks great on the inside! Service is always great as well!

At first, I just came in because they have a cold salmon deli sandwich that is SO good, but then finally came to eat inside and tried their torta sandwich. It was delicious. The sandwiches are all great- well crafted, great flavors, good ingredients. The staff is kind. I've been here alone, with my boyfriend, and with my mother and it truly was great every single time. You need to try one of their sandwiches asap. They do a great to-go business if you can't sit and stay.

You know you can trust a place when there is a waitlist at 2pm, off peak meal time. I get a seat at the bar and was treated to some of the best service I've ever had. They were conversational, organized, friendly, no sweat even with as busy as it was. The Mafioso Meats was calling my name. WOW! What a punch in the tastebuds! Salami, pepperoni, and giardiniera are meant to be together. I'm making my way through it - oh God my mouth is on fire! My tongue, throat, lips. This is the hottest giardiniera I've ever had. Time for a beer break. And then I notice there are a few other people in the same position. Decided to pick off the giardiniera from the other half. Ok! This is great! A little bit of the flavor without as much heat. Great sandwich shop, would absolutely go again

Stopped here driving down from Tofte to Minneapolis. I got the Kind of a Big Dill sandwich with the bacon and blue cheese slaw. It was sooooooo yummy! That's the best coleslaw I've ever had. They also have a really nice beer selection. The service is great even though it was packed. Our server, Seth, comped our beers for the wait. Highly recommend.

Was in Duluth to visit family and some local friends met us for lunch at Corktown Deli. The place has a killer design and functions like a walk up sandwich shop where you order your food surrounded by a brew pub and beers service. There are tables peppered around the joint and my only knock on the experience is the area is pretty tight to get by when you want to order or use the restroom. The sandwiches are amazing both hot and cold options with variations on how many oz. of meat you want and if you want to take a nap straightaway or later in the day! They also have good salads and kids options for the littles that accompany you to try great local beer. Duluth is turning it around and this place is a must visit!

Food was even better than the amazing service! Our server was extra thoughtful to accommodate my spouse's dairy sensitivity--kept croutons off his salad, just in case. When I asked about the one of a kind bacon blue cheese slaw, she offered to bring me the recipe. It's restaurant quantity so I look forward to scaling it down for home use. (It calls for 5 CUPS of bacon grease!)

While the city of of Duluth, MN may have gotten its legacy established in iron ore, it's become known in the past several years that Duluth has a new found fame for having an above-average-number of great food and beer joints per capita. And while well-known mainstays that are household names anchor the area the historic Canal Park area near the Lift Bridge just across from downtown, the "new kids" have made their own cool block a few miles down Superior Street in the Lincoln Park Craft District...and their food and drink options are arguably some of the best in the upper Midwest! On a recent fall weekend, my wife and I showed up early to a well-known smokehouse in Canal Park, only to be told that it was a 30-45 minute wait for food BEFORE THEY WERE EVEN OPEN (victims of their own success one might argue)!? Slightly annoyed, getting hungry, and ready to start driving to the State Parks south of town, we looked for another option - and fortuitously we ended up at Corktown Deli in the Lincoln Park Craft District. While a pretty concerted revitalization and a couple of local breweries may have put this corner of Duluth back on the map in the past few years, the food options here are fantastic and Corktown Deli is at the heart of the mix. Their collaborations with their friends across the street at OMC Smokehouse lead to sandwiches and sides that are not just a lunch "option", but are food you'll come back to Duluth for...and having top-notch Bent Paddle Brewing Company on tap, and literally out your back door, doesn't hurt either!? The sandwich names are inventive enough to peak curiosity, but the fresh flavors and plentiful helpings truly seal the deal. A bunch of artichoke...they got it. A sandwich with everything dill-based...yep, got that too and it's really "Kind of a Big Dill" (all puns intended, I'm sure). Their neighbor OMC Smokehouse's smoked salmon was the basis for my wife's sandwich, and it was among the best salmon we've ever had anywhere! I went for a handheld with thinly-sliced porchetta, smoked ham, apple chutney, and some fresh field greens that was equally amazing. A bacon and blue cheese potato salad side capped-off a really filing lunch that powered us for a full day of hiking...and firmly married the flavors of Corktown's amazing sandwiches with our visit to Duluth in our minds - and stomachs! Need desert? Yes they have some...but so does the ice cream joint next door. Make certain you plan to visit the Lincoln Park Craft District on your next stop in Duluth, but be sure to come hungry and thirsty...and start at Corktown Deli & Brews!

Love getting lunch here, spicy is really spicy, menu has changed a little but I frequently went to old location and was never let down.

Had the Ruben with the blue cheese and bacon cole slaw. Cole slaw was good and was not overpowered by the blue cheese. Ruben was ok. I found it to be a bit tough and not quite like pastrami that has been smoked and steamed. Not quite a 4 but certainly a 3.5.

Nice place . Newly discovered but really impressive. On the corner of business intersection with lots of people to stop and test out the latest of one of the newest restaurants in the city . A city of many choices . More than you can experience. This is one to try out and mark off your bucket list .

The sandwiches are fantastic, you really can't go wrong unless you don't like sandwiches. They have salads...for those people.

Had takeout and service was great. I had the Angry Ruben. It shows a heat icon next to it on the menu and it did not disappoint. Like a burn in every bite but not overwhelming. Every bite was delicious. The inter was much lagger then the previous location and laid out. Plenty of seating.Reuben Sandwich

We stopped in after discovering the wait across the street at OMC was too long for us. I wasn't expecting a whole lot but was pleasantly surprised. It was only after we ate here that I put two and two together and realized OMC AND the Corktown Deli are both operated by the folks over at the Duluth Grill, which is our favorite place to eat in the whole area. So big surprise, the food here is good. Anyway. So you walk in and there are tables for the taking. The counter is on the far end of the room with a menu board comprised of hanging clipboards. My husband and I split a sandwich and had some whitefish soup. The soup was flavorful but definitely very fishy due to the natural taste of whitefish - that's not a complaint - it was delicious. But very whitefishy. The sandwich was some sort of turkey sandwich on grilled sourdough. I don't remember the name. But that was good as well. We would definitely come back.

Top notch service here. It's small and was crowded when we went but were able to sit right away. The food was amazing and our server was on point. Recommended a couple of beers for us and he was not wrong. Will def be back!

Great service and excellent atmosphere. Very nice beer selection. Each had 1/2 sandwich special and both were exceptional. Just stopped here on a whim, so glad we did. If we make it back to Duluth we will be back.

The best pastrami, Reuben sandwich I've ever had. High quality food and the new location is great. It's a few bucks more than other locations, but worth the cost.

Stopped by Corktown to give them a try. Wow! The sandwiches are so yummy! Super fresh ingredients on homemade bread. I tried the Turkey Pesty....what a great combination of flavors. It was loaded with smoked turkey, feta cheese, roasted red peppers and fresh basil pesto. So good but come hungry because the sandwiches are huge. They also have a great selection of tap beer and wine (although I didn't have any). Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area!

Bombdiggity! Corky as I like to call it... feels a lot like I imagine Cheers feeling if it were a real place. The other folks here are spot on. This place is just a short walk from my office and it has the best sandwiches on earth! The gal that was talking about the vibe, yes ditto, super chill nice staff... They should probably consider opening up that other third of the bar for more seating again, but the little market fare there that was created is kind of cool. They have the OMC sauces for sale... highly recommended. The online takeout service is a great option too if you are wary of being close to some folks you don't know. But if you have the gusto the folks in duluth are pretty open and easy going (see vibe description above) ;)

New location= no parking, new menu = bad food. Service is terrible. This is not the same place we fell in love with two years ago. Sorry. If I could give you zero stars I would. You don't deserve the one. Don't waste your time or money. Waitress could not count change or figure out how to correct the bill. Sad!

New location and it's just not the same. I had the Garlicky Mushroom Burger and the bun was burnt black so that's all I could taste. Took the top bun off and it was better. My companion had the grilled cheese with ham and it was missing something-maybe some bacon jam or something. When we got the bill, the waitress saw we were paying in cash and said she'd take off the credit card service charge. After waiting a good bit and seeing how hard it was for her to make change for us, she still hadn't removed the charge. What a bummer! Also, very noisy and a terrible location with a tiny parking lot. We were disappointed after having been at the old location and thought it was some of the best food we had in Duluth. Change isn't always a good thing.