Fromin's

About as old school as it gets. Fun lunch and very “solid”. Pastrami good not great - but good. Not the home made brined and slow roasted - but good - not too salty. Chicken soup good - might use too much stock vs natural - but very good - not too salty - great pickles - slaw good a fried good but cold. They never gave me silverware - had to grab it myself - forgot my pickles - but waiter was so nice - such is life. All in all great heat - not epic - but good. * Restaurant could use carpet and refresh - but I guess something charming about the OG style.

Fromin's is a great Jewish deli in Santa Monica. It is in a small strip mall and parking is easy and free. The place can get crowded so we always go on off hours. It is only open until 10:00 pm so get there by 9:30 pm. The place has been around for years and is a favorite of locals. You will love it. They have the nicest service, from the host to all the staff they are ever so kind. They get your order right and they check on you. They are wonderful for kids. They also have a great cold deli to take things home and a wonderful little bakery. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a big menu. Their sandwiches are just the best, always with fresh meat and great bread. Every year they have a wonderful Passover menu. What items are Kosher, I have no idea. They also have Thanksgiving dinner. They will cater for you if you want. Their bagels are so good. And the topping, lox, salmon, cod, smoked whtefish salad, and of course cream cheese. Their Reuben sandwiches are some of the best. I love their brisket. Their hot turkey sandwich, open faced with mashed is so very good. For dinner, all of it is good. They make great fish and chips, I love their fries. They have some good steaks and oh the Roast brisket of beef s super yummy. You will love this place.

Classic delis seem to be going under these days but thank goodness Fromins is still alive and thriving. Their food is fantastic and the portions are substantial. I judge a deli by their corned beef Ruben which I’ve eaten from nyc to LA and their Rueben is frickin delicious. I’ve probably ordered from here 75 times! And only one time did I have a less than excellent experience so i consider it an outlier. Thank you fromins!

Fromin's is a CLASSIC Jewish Deli in Santa Monica with plenty to choose from for every diet in an atmosphere that feels like it hasn't changed since the spot opened...It's old school but not run down...as in when you walk in it's like you're transported through time back to the hey-day of this kind of spot. We were seated at the closest booth to the door...good I guess if we needed to make a quick exit but generally I prefer to sit deeper into the restaurant to feel like I'm really there and not be bothered by so much foot traffic and noise and weather from the door opening and closing. I had a vegetarian version of their Reuben sandwich...basically, just the reuben made with their veggie patty instead of meat. This is a go-to for me at a deli like this (and as a vegetarian. It really was perfect and nostalgic and, like a good boy, I ate the whole thing. The fries it came with also were cooked perfectly and I was quite full when I was done. It came with a generous plate of coleslaw...that's great if you like coleslaw! There's so much to choose from, breakfast all day and other Jewish staples, blintzes, potato pancakes etc. So comfort food in a deep connecting to your ancient memories kind of way. Don't ever change, Fromin's!

One of a handful of famous Jewish delis in Los Angeles. Fromin’s is a bit different in that it’s located on the west side in Santa Monica. It’s not nearly as busy as Canter‘s, Langer’s, or Nate and Al’s but it does get quite busy at certain times. They have a large free parking lot attached otherwise it’s not hard to find street parking in this part of town. We stopped in a few days before Christmas and it was quite crowded inside, but we were able to be seated right away, and our server was very polite. As many other reviews have mentioned portion sizes are quite large here although prices are a bit more expensive than they should be. I feel all the delis around LA are at the same price point. It’s more expensive than a diner but less expensive than a trendy dinner restaurant. We usually expect to spend about $75 for two people. Just like most delis they have a giant menu filled with all sorts of options leaning toward Kosher but also have non-Kosher options as well. We have stopped in for dinner before, but this time was our first visit for breakfast. For my breakfast, I had to try one of their everything bagels, which was as good as expected but for my entrée I chose a new combo. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, but I substituted the ham for a burger patty split in half. It was a great call, and I’m glad the kitchen could accommodate my request. The flavors were really good and honestly, I don’t have a reason to give Fromin’s less than five stars. It is a bit more expensive than I think it should be, but as someone who has lived in Los Angeles for many years, it’s something that I’ve come to expect, just part of living in this town. Overall one of the better delis and definitely worth visiting given that there are only a handful of these classic delis left. I would recommend to any deli fan and plan to be back in the future.

Great Deli food. The quality of the meat is very high and the menu selection vast. The atmosphere is Santa Monica and the staff super friendly and helpful. We love the soups and pastrami is world class. Also thought the rare roast beef was flavorful and went well with the mustard selections. And save room for the deserts which are over the top wonderful. This is going to become our go to Deli for sure!

Ordered soup for pickup. I got the vegetable soup and it was absolutely delicious. Wonderful broth and completely full of vegetables. It was ready very quickly. Plenty of parking. Okay just need to update. I've had the soup several times and each time it is served with delicious rye bread which I cannot have as I'm gluten-free. I mentioned that this time on my online order. Fromins countered with two large pieces of delicious gluten-free rye bread. So this now means I can have the sandwiches that I've been drooling over... Yay! Game changer.

Wow, the portions will knock your socks off! The service is exceptional, even the owner came to say hi! We are from Winnipeg, Canada, where we have 2 good Jewish Deli's. This was our first visit to Fromin's! And we enjoyed every moment of it!

So happy with Fromins Santa Monica. I recently popped in to get their black and white cookies -- made just the way we like them. Whether you're in need of chopped liver or matzah ball soup like your grandma made, you can count on Fromins to deliver. And, they are always friendly and focused on keeping their customers happy. Through the years we have seen so many of the old traditional deli's in the LA area close their doors it's comforting to know there are still some of the original places left -- like Fromins.

We had a delicious lunch Sunday at Fromin's. I had not been here in several years. My chicken soup with Matzoh balls, Kreplach and noodles was rich with a great chicken flavor. I never tasted Kreplach before, and was intrigued that it was filled with ground beef. Maybe not for me but I will always try something new if I can. The breast of chicken pieces in the soup was kind of dry, so maybe they want to work on that a bit. The matzoh ball itself was the size of one and a half tennis balls. Which is to say, very large and very moist and delicious! I couldn't finish it in one sitting. My two friends both had the Reuben sandwich and were very pleased. Each person could only eat one half at lunch. They liked their coleslaw and one had the sweet potato fries and the other head regular fries, which both said were excellent and appeared to be cut by hand. I was happy to see the restaurant was very busy! They clearly have a loyal clientele. Parking there is so easy, too, in the free back lot.

Food is amazing - very tasty and it's like home made Friendly staff Good prices the Turkey dinner meal is always great

I love a good Jewish deli! I've always used the counter to get a sandwich to go. Their pastrami and brisket is outstanding, the egg salad hit or miss. The counter is fast and easy. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The interior resembles a diner atmosphere, clean and well run. And they have their own parking lot in SM, that's one star alone!

Just ok. I love love love Jewish deli food, but this visit was pretty disappointing. There's essentially no flavor to anything on this post. $28.95 - let me explain what I thought I'd enjoy for that. The brisket was served very messy, overcooked vegetables, that I had to salt to oblivion to make palatable and weird gravy that was translucent like Chinese stir fry sauce made with cornstarch. Baked potato was served without butter, completely dry. Again...I salted the s--t out of everything and I was totally hungry, so I ate it. Matzo ball soup was presented very large, which was interesting and fun, but, there was literally 2 bites of chicken and a lot of noodles. My dinner came with dessert. I got the jello, just as yummy as I remember from being in the hospital. I'm willing to go back and try again, maybe ordering a sandwich. Or not. I'm pretty certain I've had a better traditional dinner at norms or ihop for half the price. Not a great way to break my diet...posting for a friend. If you want good Jewish deli try daughters in Weho. My two cents.

This deli has been here since I've been coming out to LA from the east coast (about 50 years) Jewish delis have been declining in number over the years esp in NYC. Anyway, it has lasted and I'm so glad. It looks a bit worn inside and in need of a makeover but the food is still good. Instead of my usual pastrami sandwich I got the 3 cheese blintzers with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Good but not as good as Juniors in NYC. My cousin had the mish mosh soup which looked awesome. There's a cannon ball size matzo ball, kreplach, noodles and who knows what else in there. Also shared the kasha varnishkas (I'm sure I spelled that incorrectly) It was ok- a bit dry but comes with a brown gravy which was spicy The decaf coffee was surprisingly good. So glad they have persevered all these years. At the counter you'll see some great baked goods and some retro candy.

I didn't enjoy the food.. found it very bland.. I had the monte Christo sandwich.. and my husband got the breaded chicken sandwich.. both were tasteless and dry. The fries were alright. My sons max and cheese was also dry and tasteless. Service from the cleaner was superb. My husbands nephew dropped water three times and the person cleaned it without a complaint. The place is big and on a Saturday evening was packed.

How have I lived in West LA all my life and yet never been here? And why doesn't this place get more stars? The food is great and the servers are super friendly and attentive. The homemade corned beef hash is the bomb with poached egg and toast.

This was my first time visiting this establishment and it was an amazing experience. I ordered the half sandwich and bowl of soup lunch special and it didn't disappoint. I specifically ordered the hot corned beef with Swiss sandwich and bowl of matzo ball soup. The sandwich was so tasty and the coleslaw was the best I've ever had (I like it on the sweet side): even the pickles were on point (salty and not too tart). The service was also outstanding, I'll definitely be coming back.

If you are going to charge $44 for a quart of soup, a brisket sandwich and some potato salad you should at least make sure that the sandwich isn't 3/4 fat. And the least you can do is put ketchup on the sandwich when you asked to instead of giving your customer packets. You should be embarrassed. I ordered a brisket sandwich and it was full of fat. I called and they very graciously replace the sandwich... Unfortunately, once again, the lean brisket sandwich was probably 50% fat. I don't care if it's free or not, it only tells me that it's not possible to get a lean brisket sandwich from this restaurant. Sorry Fromans, but that's the truth. Maybe because it was free, you chose to give me another fat sandwich, but I won't be coming back.

I love old style restaurants. They always make me feel welcome. The service was great, our waitress was super nice. My mom thoroughly enjoyed her lox and bagel, and I had a breakfast combo, which was really good. They had no problem at all with my mom's service dog, which some restaurants seem to not understand the concept of a service dog. When I went to pay, I met the owner, and she was super nice. We asked about delivery because we weren't sure and found out there are many options.

I've been going to this family owned business since 1998!!! That is a long time! When I feel like some matzo ball soup, or cabbage soup or whether I had a craving for egg salad or tuna salad this deli has an extensive menu! There is plenty of free parking and you can dine in or take it to go. Yesterday I was craving their delicious egg salad and tuna salad. Yummy ....I had that for lunch and dinner along with some slices of corn beef. So happy they're still open. It gives me a great sense of comfort to know they're still around!

Post oral surgery and still numb, I thought I should get some soup, treats ( Linzer tart) potato knish and sliced turkey for my sweet Frisbee and tuna salad ... I wanted to try some different choices and try their knishes and matza ball soup. Although I prefer smaller "dumplings", I was able to cut them up and definitely the best matza ball soup I have had in a long time. Knish was okay but clearly not up to my New York standards. Their tuna salad is terrific and a great option for me when Apple Pan is closed on a Monday. The tart was divine! One of my favorite cookie treats was perfect... the turkey is also delicious and everyone that works there are so lovely... shout out to Mrs Fromin who finally recognized me without my mask on... I am a big fan of this Santa Monican institution! PS I only ate a small amount of my purchases due to my mouth pain and stitches... much better today and can't wait to have more soup! 5 matza ball stars!!!!

A strong contender for worst restaurant in Santa Monica. Dry, inedible, microwaved garbage at restaurant prices. They are conning the Alzheimer's patients that frequent here, relying on a fading memory and nostalgia to keep luring them in. Avoid.

I moved to Los Angeles from NYC and I've been on a corned beef tour since I got here (two years ago). Somehow Fromin's eluded me even though I ask everybody where's the best deli in Los Angeles. On my first visit, I ordered a lean corned beef sandwich and it was amazing. Tasty, lean and perfectly seasoned. I took home chicken salad and chopped liver and both were flawless. I also grabbed a bag of small challah twists and kichel. Also perfect. I read some of the other reviews and I was surprised by the negativity. I thought the restaurant space was exactly as it should be. I didn't think it was tired at all. As for the food, as my late Mother used to say, you have to know what's appropriate to order where you're going. Fromin's is my new #1 for deli and other Jewish goodies. LOVE this place!

Santa Monica staple. I've been eating here since I was a kid. When I'm sick, my go-to is the matzo ball soup. Generous portion!

Nope nope, nope. You will not see me here again. I came in today to grab something to eat; service was 5/10, I say. Not welcoming, and I felt like my presence was a bother. I paid $19.95 for one plain bagel with cream cheese & lox, and some veggies. This is exceptionally pricey. The food didn't taste good, in my opinion. You can get better bagels at the grocery store for a third of the price. Why is it so expensive but tastes so poorly? That was my only time choosing Fromin's over New York Bagel & Deli down the street, and I'm never making this mistake again. If you are looking for a great price, excellent customer service, and exquisite taste - walk down to NY bagel, a few minutes away. DO NOT come here.

I ordered the eggs with salami omelette with an onion bagel and house fry potatoes. Delish!!! Angelica was my waitress and on Tuesday she was the hostess. Unlike an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, my order came right away. Afterwards, I went to the Deli counter and ordered a quart of their delicious mushroom barley soup and corn rye bread. It's the best!!

Stopped here in search of some nostalgic foods from my east coast childhood. Found pickled green tomatoes, chopped liver, a gefilte fish (with a carrot on top and pickled herring in sour cream. They also had knishes, rugalah, and other traditional items in addition to made for Passover macaroons and matzah. Service behind the counter was friendly and patient.

The first thing I noticed when we walked in the door was the smell of dirty dish towels. I hate that. It makes me think of sticky bar tables. The servings are huge! Typically American, it's embarrassing. My corned beef Reuben sandwich with French fries was delicious though. I had to take half of it home. Not much ambiance and the service was good.

This is a good place to get cheaply priced food options. I tried the vegetarian chili without cheese and the taste was good. However the menu is a bit lacking in vegan options, so in the future I hope that they add more of these.

I came here twice. I enjoyed my first visit, somewhat quick service, pretty good sandwich, very pricey, but pretty compensating portions. On the first visit I got the ocean park combo and a pint of house soup. The soup was pretty bland and pricey but the Ocean Park Combo was good enough for a second visit. So, to beat the wait time for the order I called in 3 entrees for pickup for myself and two coworkers. (Was ready in about 20 minutes) I ordered the same Ocean Park combo and received a completely different entree with skimpy portions to which I didn't see until returning to the office. I normally don't mind trying new things but the entree i received had poor presentation, and just not satisfying flavor. Apparently it was labeled as the Encino Combo or something like that. My coworkers said their meals were prepared accurate to instruction. After two visits I think the food is over priced for a mediocre tasting meal, even if there is a decent portion. For some foodies that enjoy subtle flavored meals this might be a good spot. I do not plan on returning.

I've kept going to Fromin's, with several visits after my initial review. It's still decent, and 3 stars does mean okay, but it's closer to 3 stars than to 4 stars. Dinner specials are always convenient, and I have continued to get those instead of the deli sandwiches which are part and parcel of a deli like this. On the last visit, there was the quantity and it was a filling meal, but some parts of it were a little flatter, such as the meat entree and the included dessert, which was pudding. The service at Fromin's always seems to be much like that from that TV show about a diner starring Linda Lavin. Was Linda Lavin playing the part of diner waitresses or are waitresses emulating her? Perhaps it's a little of both. The prices were mostly okay, with some higher ones for the typically more expensive entrees or if wanting a big sandwich along with dessert and a shake. I dislike the shoehorned parking lot that Fromin's shares with other merchants in the strip mall. On the last visit, I didn't find a spot right in front, but there were some spots further down the adjacent street, giving you the opportunity to take in Santa Monica's palm lined streets filled with only foreign cars and inhabited by wannabe limousine liberals.

I love this place. This restaurant has been in Santa Monica forever. Great place to just sit down, relax, and have a nice meal. I probably go there once a month. I usually get breakfast. I love places that serve breakfast all day.

First time visiting this establishment. Staff was friendly, location was clean, parking was not easy, but I was part of the 5pm crowd on a Thursday. Lots of menu selections, but I had the Matzo Ball soup and consider myself a bit of a snob when it comes to this particular soup and based on that alone I would not order again and why it's a 3 star review. The soup was bland and it tasted like the schmaltz used was old. This is just a small sample, because of the friendly service I would visit again and try something else on the menu.

A Santa Monica staple for as long as I can remember! I don't live in the area anymore, but when I come back home to Santa Monica I always try to squeeze in a Fromin's visit.

Fromin's is an amazing experience that you just want to repeat. After a doctor's appointment in Santa Monica, my husband and I decided to stop by for a quick meal. At noon, this place was hopping. Thankfully, our host wasted no time seating us in a comfortable booth. While my husband preferred to order a breakfast plate, which included a stack of fluffy pancakes, I had a taste for a pastrami sandwich. My sandwich was so thick, I had to share my portion of that mouth-watering deliciousness. Paired with creamy coleslaw, my lunch was simply heavenly. Thank you, Fromin's, for making our first visit to your restaurant an unforgettable one. Your hosts and serving staff deserve their raises and daily tips. Here's a huge shoutout of sincere appreciation to the kitchen staff. We can't wait to see you again.

Solid, no frills, service is great, though the atmosphere is potentially depressing. If you're looking for a deli fix in the Venn diagram commonality area of West LA/Santa Monica Fromin's is a solid choice. The ambiance... You don't come here for the ambiance, which is why it loses a star... though on the plus side the booths are comfortable and spacious. The place feels a little gloomy thanks to what feels like 1980s era lighting, but this somewhat drab atmosphere makes it good place to come by yourself to read a book or do work. Don't get me wrong, it's also a good place to come with other people, but on those solitary occasions you won't feel out of place. Food: Chinese chicken salad is my usual, and is quite fresh and tasty, though you can't go wrong with the corned beef or pastrami or turkey sandwiches. Fries are very good. The soups are also among the best things on the menu and are not too salty. Good rye bread, also. One more plus -- they have convinced me raisins actually belong in rice pudding (which is some of the best I've had in LA). Oddity: The menu has a "coming soon" section between the children's and senior's menus... my hope is it's a "Mid-Life Crisis" section. I shall report back.

Having lived in Brentwood for many years and being a frequent visitor to that part of LA since, it's a little embarrassing to admit my first sojourn to such a well-established institution came just this past weekend. This glaring omission of Fromin's was in part due to its proximity my wife's fave, the now closed Izzy's. But that's not a good excuse. So, while showing around a first-time visitor to Los Angeles, it had to include a trip to a Jewish deli. Fromin's fit the bill. It's remarkably spacious, so although it was a busy Friday evening, there was still ample seating. I love the vibe from places like this. There is a great range of humanity at such restaurants and part of the attraction of such "joints" is the atmosphere. Better still, the service was quick and it was efficient. Our waitress was pleasant and wasn't afraid to offer sage advice on ordering a meal. As my friend had never actually been to a Jewish deli (!), I suggested either a pastrami or corned beef sandwich--and she heartily seconded that recommendation. We both ended up ordering the pastrami; I opted for potato salad on the side, he the cole slaw. Two black cherry Dr. Browns accompanied our meals. Best of all, the food itself. Our meals came out in ten minutes. And this was some of the best pastrami I've had in a long time: juicy, fatty and flavorful. Normally I like to slather on a fair amount of deli mustard. But our sandwiches (sufficiently stuffed with meat) were so tasty that only a small dollop on the estimable rye bread was needed. Moreover, I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to potato salad; Fromin's makes theirs very much to my taste (egg whites there, but at a minimum; right amount of dressing; potatoes supplemented by herbs and other small veggies). And the coleslaw? My friend said it was the he'd ever eaten. Only the pickle on the side slightly disappointed; while good, it should have been crunchier. Taken in all, I think it's fair to say I have a new favorite deli in Santa Monica. I intend to come again and see if the rest of the menu compares. Blintzes, matzah ball soup and matzah brie, here I come!

Their food is usually good. Got the Turkey dinner very expensive for a little bit of nothing and won't do it again. Learn my lesson. The food was also sitting out on the table and not refrigerated ...quick to develop salmonella especially with turkey.. The service was mediocre. The girl was hugging everyone and ignoring the customers finally had to approach her .. You've gotta do a lot better times are bad, and money is tight, better customer service.

Caught these guys price gouging on a can of soda today. That's just not what the community needs. I wish everyone here would enjoy take pride in their establishment. Not returning.

Yesterday my family went to Fromin's for lunch and all was terrific! The food and service! Very friendly, tasty and efficient! We had Pastrami Rubens, Pastrami Sandwiches, Chopped liver, Salad, Sweet and Sour Cabbage soup, coleslaw, potato salad, french fries ...all good! We enjoyed! Thank you Fromin's!

Absolutely great service and delicious food! Still awesome, it's been years since I was last here and today my sisters and I came to eat and reminisce on old times.

I'm giving 4 stars for the service and lovely attitude of the staff. All are very warm and friendly. Food is consistently a-okay. There is a wide variety of deli items on the menu. We had chicken noodle soup, cobb salad, and a corned beef on rye. It's a good stand by!

Didn't want to leave review, wouldn't lay me on to next screen without posting Great deli food - great matzoh ball soup slow service Needs more parking

OMG !! Super yummy food. Vast menu, all good. Friendly staff lots of seating, cant go wrong here. Crazy good sandwiches, great matzoh ball soup, big ole portions! One of the best delicatessens around. A+

I love Fromin's, their pastrami and corned beef is so bomb! I'm not a big fan of the rye bread so I usually just add mustard and eat the huge mound of meat in the middle! I have to say tho that my ultimate favorite is their matzo ball soup!!! I get weekly infusions which will sometimes destroy my stomach so I come here or send somebody over to pick me up a large soup to munch on for a few days. I like that it comes with the noodles, carrots and chicken already inside. Some folks will say thats how matzo soup comes standard, but others who have been to quite a few places and tried their soups will know that it isn't always like that. I also like that the broth is well seasoned and doesn't require me to doctor it up. If I get there early enough, I order the matzo soup and a half sandwich which grants me the best of both worlds!

Visited this place for the first time to day for lunch. I ordered the full size cubb salad with ranch and it didn't disappoint. But what was surprising was the portion size. It was twice the size of what you would get at cpk for their full size for the same price. Everything tasted amazing as well. Will go back here again

Killer grub if you like Jewish deli food like I do!!! This place is the bomb!!! So much to like, hit it up!!

They came once with coffee. Never came back to refill. We got water but had to ask three times for straws. The philly cheesesteak omelette came without cheese, so we asked to have it added; they put two cold cheese slices on top, it wasn't even warm. It was a disappointment because my friends and I are regular customers here, and generally speaking it is good, but this was a huge disappointment.

Fromin's Deli in Santa Monica has reopened a few weeks ago allowing for only indoor dining and takeout. My last review here was back in 2016 and I refused to return mostly because of poor service. Fast forward 2021, it's Rosh Hashanah and was feeling optimistic, still at the height of the COVID variant pandemic but I decided to revisit. Upon entry with my furbabe Fendi in tow, the hostess was cordial and I got to chose my seating. The waitress Carolina and service guy were very attentive and got all my requests promptly. Yelp pal Terry C recently posted some cool pics from here and I was inspired. In the spirit of Rosh, I ordered accordingly: matzo ball soup, pastrami on toasted rye, Cole slaw, side of onion rings. I finished the bowl of delicious matzo ball soup, which needed a tad more of broth but so good, not bland, not salty, just goodness. I snapped obligatory pics of the rest of the food and boxed everything else togo. The soup was filling and I had no room in my tummy for that Hugh pastrami sandwich and golden onion rings. Before exiting, I stepped into the deli and got some black and white cookies and challah bread. Hope to nosh on all these later. Although this deli is Not Fancy, in fact I can't stand the dated decor, furnishings and most of all the hideous carpet, hence 4 star. But the delicious food and much improved service makes up for it in my 15 minutes dining duration. The staff that has remained employed here, seemed to be really more alert and service oriented than the previous staff. I was greeted and acknowledged when I entered and thanked when I left...exactly what All diners want. Limited street meter and Free parking in a strip plaza. This deli diner qualifies as a Diner Dive and for delish food, worth a visit.

Hours 0700 to 8:00 pm. M-m-m-my generation eats here. 69-70s music, wood paneled walls, garden window and attentive wait staff were great memories. Have a moment to dawdle over your meal, this is not fast food but they serve quickly. Quantities are Plentiful. LAX meal wasteland got you down? You could take the 10 West, or East and Take the 20th St off-ramp. in Santa Monica. Drive straight to Wilshire/Look for the little strip mall corner with thus fine establishment. Food to go!

Great chicken soup and pastrami sandwich Wonderful atmosphere and service is amazing Rye bread comes with the soup!! Close to Santa Monica beach off of Wilshire Ave

Bagel and lox don't automatically come with capers? Today, Omar (manager ?) hung up on me twice! Really? I picked up my $70 to-go order, arrive home and no capers. I'm not Jewish but I have never seen this sandwich without capers. The guy who took my order did not ask me about capers and I did not know that it was a special request. That's what I explained to Omar when he hung up on me the first time. I called back bc I assumed we got disconnected. But no the second time he slammed the phone down. No apology. He did say I could come back and get the capers but I am not driving back (I have the flu), he should have offered to have it delivered. Many of us kept this place open during the pandemic, especially with our delivery orders that they overcharged us for. So they think us with being rude.

SM diner with diner classics and old school vibes. Came here on a Saturday for lunch (indoor dining only, no outdoor options) around 1 and the place was buzzing. You get seated and then you pay at the hostess stand (your waiter will bring out your bill once you're done eating). There's a tight parking lot so you might need to find metered street parking on Wiltshire or go into one of the residential neighborhoods to park. They do have Groupon deals which you also need to show the hostess stand when you're paying. The restaurant seemed to be able to accommodate several large groups as well as wheelchairs via their circular tables. Bathrooms are available in the back right hand side. The place is much bigger than you'd expect looking from the outside! Split a pastrami sandwich and added fries on the side, which they just put on the same plate. They provide halved pickles and mustard on the side. The pastrami was hot and tasty, and the rye bread was hearty. The fries came out piping hot and condiments like ketchup are readily available at the table. Overall, it's a good spot to grab some comfort food and to bring your family.

Every once in awhile you get the pleasure of finding a new place and have such an amazing experience that you can't wait to give them a raging review. Fromin's is one of those places! Our waitress Lisa seriously is THE BEST! She has such a witty personality, made us feel right at home, made sure our coffee cups were never once empty, and told us all about her time growing up in Santa Monica and working at Fromin's. Seriously what a true personal gem. We joked that even if the food wasn't good, we'd probably come back just for her but that's not even something we need to consider because the food is AWESOME! We love diner food. Every french fry. Every piece of rye bread. Every slice of delicatessen meat. And those ubiquitous diner coffee cups. That's our jam. This place holds up to all our other favorite diners. We ordered a reuben sandwich, egg salad sandwich, and Beverly Hills Club. Each came with fries and or potato salad. Some may think that there was no way we ate all of that. They'd be wrong because every bite was so darn good, we couldn't stop. Lisa, we're coming back again!

I came in on the afternoon of Hanukkah right before the stampede! I ordered to go and 1/2 an hour later still had no food. I was upset and cranky but Justine was so kind and calming making sure to finesse my order and move it along. She calmed me waaaay down with her lovely attitude! Everyone behind the counter was working so very hard to get our orders out to us. Thank You! Donna

In a time when old school delis are hard to find, Fromin's is a breath of fresh air. The workers are sincere and kind, and the clientele reminds me of my youth at my local temple (in a good way). I also love the old school candy and halvah they sell at the cash register...nostalgic! The food is only so-so, though the menu is the size of a novel. The effort is there, but some dishes, such as the matzo ball, are pretty bland. Look, it's not gourmet, but the food does the trick, and they give generous portions. I would suggest employees not eat their McDonalds order right in front of me. As I eat my $17.00 bowl of soup, I don't need a reminder I could have saved money by going elsewhere. Plus, you are at a food establishment...why are you advertising some other restaurant??? Don't expect amazing at Fromin's, and you'll walk away pretty darn happy!

What a joke,, beyond overpriced, almost double the price of Factors or Matte N Als and not as good!

Food is great and a good value. If dining in you will appreciate the excellent serving staff. Allow plenty of time for take out orders. The deli gets super busy. Pro-tip - order your lunch in the dining room and have them prepare your to go order while you eat your lunch.