Lou's Deli SD

I was very excited to try the Chicken Caesar Salad as a wrap (without the chicken), but unfortunately was disappointed with the quality and taste of the wrap. Some of the ingredients weren’t distributed through the wrap; for example, the cheese was all clumped together in certain parts of the wrap. It was still okay to eat, just not something I would come back and order again. It was not memorable. However, the side of popcorn was a nice touch and delicious to eat alongside the wrap. I will say that the bar, Happy Medium, has fantastic service and does a great job of having a friendly atmosphere for people sitting down to eat Lou’s deli for lunch. Just to clarify, dinning in with Lou’s menu is located in the bar next to the storefront. For takeout, you would just approach the storefront.

I picked up the "Philly Style Roast Pork on a soft hoagie roll for $15.99 plus tax. The sandwich came with roasted pork and broccoli rabe with Provolone cheese, and a side of pork au jus in a small container. They also give you a small bag of freshly popped popcorn with your sandwich, which is kind of cool. The sandwich came with a good amount of the roasted pork. It had good flavor and was nicely seasoned, however, it was on the borderline of being dry; hence, the reason why they probably serve it with a side of au jus. I do recommend they place the pork on the hot griddle, squirt a little water on it, then place the provolone on the meat. and proceed to cover it with a lid to melt the cheese properly and ensure the meat stays juicy, but that is just me. Also, don't hold back on Provolone because the cheese on this particular sandwich was hardly noticeable. It was barely melted and contained a single level across the sandwich. The au jus was good, but overly salty. I had to use it sparingly or else the salt level would overwhelm the sandwich. The broccoli rabe was good but some of the pieces were over cooked and did not provide that good bite. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice. The young lady who taking order had a very positive personality.

I’m super disappointed in Lou’s deli lately. We’ve been going here for a while since it’s right down the street. Honestly though, ever since the place blew up online, the quality feels like it’s gone downhill. I’ve always ordered the chicken Caesar wrap, but the last two times it’s been pretty disappointing — barely any chicken and hardly any dressing. The sandwiches also seem noticeably smaller than they used to be. I really hope they prioritize improving their quality.

Sandwiches are a notable part of the food culture in NJ where I grew up so I'm always looking for another good sandwich place. I was excited when my Google Maps search of "sandwich" showed a new place I had not tried before. Here's my honest review: Drinks very good. Atmosphere very cool and comfortable Staff ok. North Park hipster'esque businesses tend to have a noticeable "too cool for school attitude" which doesn't come off friendly or hospitable. Lou's staff was a bit cooler than the norm but could overall provide a better experience. Food two thumbs down! I ordered the pastrami sandwich, double meat. There was so much mayo & mustard that the pastrami was lost which may be the restaurants way of attempting to disguise the quality of the pastrami. The meat was chewy, dry and fatty (not in a good way). I'm biased to the high-quality pastrami found in NJ & NYC deli's where the meat is tender, flavorful and tastes amazing on its own. This sandwich was not good... I recommend the owner go to Milton's in Del Mar and eat their pastrami & corned beef sandwiches which are top quality for San Diego County. I gave an extra star because they made a good decision to give me my sandwich for free because it took so long and they were half full. This all being said, I always give new restaurants a 2nd chance so I will go back in a few months to try a few of the other sandwiches on the menu.

Usually go to get the kale chicken Cesar wrap and it was already hard to justify the price but today specifically the wrap had no parmesan and was wrapped to loosely it immediately fell apart when I tried eating it. For the $22 I paid I expect them not to forget one of the four ingredients that goes in the wrap.

Chopped cheese was good enough for me to order it again. The pickle beer was really good and they said they sell six packs. The window setup is convenient and the employees were nice and helpful. Lou’s is only open for 4 hours over lunch so it can be busy, but my food was ready in about ten minutes.

Portion amount and presentation was great. Enough for two meals. But honestly speaking, the flavor was super lackluster. Had the Caesar wrap and there was just too much bitter leafage and not enough romaine or Caesar dressing. The chicken in it was decent and there was a ton of it in my wrap. No complaints about service. The place has a lot of potential and in a great location.

Walked up for lunch at 2:30 before they closed and service was pretty quick. Got the chicken parm sandwich and it was delicious. Chicken cutlet was crispy and so tender. Vodka sauce was delish and I wish there was more on the sandwich because it was very flavorful. The bread was crunch and soft. Would get again!