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captainlou Sep 26, 2007 12:34 PM

Deli sandwich in Seattle?

Just moved here and found a couple good hot sandwich places (Tat's, Paseo) and I love Salumi but it's only open a few hours a week. Any other good deli sammies in Seattle? Thanks!

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    cowboygooch Jul 4, 2010 11:37 PM

    There's a few good places for sandwiches & it depends on your definition of deli.
    I totally dig The Other Coast for their "Ragin Cajun"-a Cajun style turkey, pepper jack, cheese, tomato & onion with spicy salsa mayo served up Hot, their Reuben is damn good as well. On the Reuben tip, 74th St. Ale House in Greenwood is great. If you like a turkey sandwich like you make the day after Thanksgivin', then Bakemen's on Cherry St. down town is awesome: white, dark or mixed meats, on whatever type of bread, & served whatever way you want it. You can even get cranberry on it, just have cash in hand & remember the Soup Nazi from Seinfeild & your experience before you get you food will be pleasant. There is an order to ordering there, so be prepared. Try a brownie for dessert, sooooo chewy & good. If you want a Philly Cheese Steak, then go to Pioneer Square & hit up Tat's. Beef of Chicken, with or with out peppers, mushrooms, cheese whiz or provolone you can go there for a week & make a variation on their cheese steak & still not eat it the same way. So good y'all smack yourself for not never have gone there. If you want messy all over, but you'll still lick the juices off your fore arms, Paseo makes a killer, like in you should not miss it sandwhich. It's a CUban twist but es muy bueno!

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    Paseo Caribbean Restaurant
    4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

    Tat's Delicatessen
    115 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

    Bakeman's Restaurant
    122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

    74th Street Ale House
    7401 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

    Other Coast Cafe
    601 Union St Ste 222, Seattle, WA 98101

    1. Mike CP Mar 19, 2010 09:18 AM

      Got a sandwich from Cafe DaPino at their new location at 2207 Northeast 65th Street (note address below is out-of-date). Owner cures his own meats. Nice guy, good bread, simple sandwhich. I will def be back.

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      Dapino Rogano Sausage
      4225 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

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        creo420 Mar 19, 2010 09:43 AM

        I always get a sandwich when I am picking up wine at Pete's in Eastlake. Nothing fancy but they are cheap and they remind me of the deli sandwiches of my youth.

        Creo

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        Bethwick Mar 15, 2010 04:10 PM

        The roasted veg sandwich at Other Coast Cafe is delicious. They have a lot of meat options as well, check them out. My non hot fav is the Please no meat.

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          burritobelle Mar 19, 2010 09:03 AM

          I Heart New York Deli is awesome. You cant leave without trying the matzo ball soup. I also love Baguette Box (although I don't understand the popularity of the Drunken Chicken sandwich - all the pork sandwiches are wayyyy better in my opinion).

          There are good sandwiches at Louisa's on Eastlake. Not exactly deli style but they make their own (super soft and delicious) bread and the sandwiches are very tasty and pretty big.

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          Baguette Box
          1203 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

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          wallyz Aug 19, 2009 09:18 AM

          George's Delicatessan on Madison and 9th. Also great central European cured meats.

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            mrnelso Oct 20, 2009 12:28 PM

            Sitting at my desk, eating George's Reuben right now. Ooh, la, la.
            Sauerkraut, onion, cheese, pickles, Thousand = $5.95
            Nice sandwich.

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            howard 1st Aug 18, 2009 10:43 AM

            since this thread has been reopened, i am amazed that no one has mentioned the imcomparable I LOVE NY DELI in pike place market and with a new branch at 52nd/roosevelt - the best corned beef and pastrami within 500 miles (sliced to order), terrific breads, meats and condiments shipped from brooklyn and a rueben better than seattle deserves. the branch is moving into full meals (just breakfasts now) and table service - service remains a bit haphazard but the foods could not be better

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              jlom907 Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM

              just went to ILNY in pike today for the reuben....so far second on my list next to the pork cheeks at salumi (just stinks they only have it 2x a year). Trying Paseos tomorrow, i hear it will top ILNY.

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              mrnelso Aug 17, 2009 08:26 PM

              Pacific Inn has a good hot Reuben and good taps.
              Baguette Box Grilled Tofu is the tops, but another half-dozen really good sandwiches are also there. I was stuck on the Spanish Chorizo for years.

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                nonbei Sep 28, 2007 04:09 PM

                Le Panier at Pike's Market has good baguette sandwiches. Their pate sandwich is excellent. If you're looking for VOLUME though, the aforementioned Other Coast Cafe is tough to beat.

                1. Hanads Sep 27, 2007 09:20 PM

                  I've always loved Vietnamese sandwiches - not what you'd call a traditional Deli style sandwich, but it's fresh, flavorful and cheap! Usually not more than $3!!

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                    forkit Aug 18, 2009 12:01 PM

                    Yeah banh mi. At , for instance, Saigon Deli north of 12th on Jackson.

                  2. landguy Sep 27, 2007 03:27 PM

                    Not traditional deli but you should definitely check out Baguette Box

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                      jimmytheface Sep 27, 2007 08:42 PM

                      I've always thought Borrachini's had the best deli sandwich. Three bucks and they pile it on.

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                        knowspicker Sep 28, 2007 02:03 PM

                        And speaking of baguettes... Le Fournil has a great lunch special. Baguette sandwich or quiche or salad or soup, choice of pastry and drink for about $8.

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                          flams53 Oct 1, 2007 10:52 PM

                          Le Fournil is a great place--good, cheap french bread, tasty pastries, and gorgeous cakes and tarts, but the sandwich is nothing like a deli sandwich. Not that it's a bad sandwich, but don't come here if you're thinking hero.

                          If you're here for lunch, their soups are always great, especially the mushroom, and a cup comes with some bread.

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                            knowspicker Oct 2, 2007 08:40 AM

                            Agreed. Le Fournil is definitely not a deli sandwich.

                            One place that I have been meaning to try is Market House. They make their own corned beef and have a sandwich counter. I've had the corned beef to cook at home but never a sandwich. Anyone tried them?

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                              equinoise Oct 2, 2007 09:53 AM

                              I've tried Market House Deli on Mercer Island, which I understand is owned/supplied by the same maker, which has operated in Seattle since the 1940's. While I am no deli expert, I think the hot pastrami and corned beef sandwiches are quite good, not on par with Katz's Deli of NYC, but certainly fine for this region (and great for food-deprived Mercer Island).

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                                equinoise Oct 2, 2007 09:59 AM

                                Market House:

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                                Market-House Corned Beef & Deli
                                1124 Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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                                  Mike CP Oct 26, 2010 08:02 AM

                                  (bump)

                                  Anybody been to Market-House recently? I'm looking for a good lunch in this neighborhood for this Wednesday. Is there a place to sit here? Is there a lunch rush/long lines?

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                                  Market-House Corned Beef & Deli
                                  1124 Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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                                    akq Oct 26, 2010 11:02 AM

                                    There's a counter that gets filled up quickly, so seating can be an issue. The sandwiches are tasty and messy. There is a lunch rush and there can be long lines - I went at lunchtime and it seemed like the workers from the building across the street all take lunch at the same time.

                                    Remember how close you are to the lower Capitol Hill...it's just up the ramp! You could always take a hike to Homegrown or Baguette Box. YUM.

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                                      Mike CP Oct 26, 2010 11:54 AM

                                      Ooh, I didnt realize that Baguette Box was that close. Do they have significantly more seating?

                                      I'll be driving to the area, meeting a friend who will be at Children's Hospital Research.

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                                      Baguette Box
                                      1203 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

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                                        akq Oct 26, 2010 02:31 PM

                                        It's a bit of a hike because of the hill, but is actually pretty close. If you are willing to drive to BB, there are pay lots around if you can't find street parking. There's more seating at Baguette Box, but it's mostly a communal table (and a few side tables, plus a high bar with stools). BB doesn't seem to get the lunch rush that Market House does, but both of those places are out of the way for me so I only go for lunch once in a while.

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                                        Baguette Box
                                        1203 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

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                          Jenjen81 Aug 17, 2009 09:29 PM

                          Nothing beats a fresh baguette sandwich at the Baguette Box. I love getting the truffle fries, it definitely worth the extra couple of bucks. Another good one is Home Grown, they have nice home made soups and sandwiches.

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                          Roo Sep 27, 2007 08:50 AM

                          I second the nomination for Grinders. It's on Hwy 99/Aurora Avenue just south of 200th. Expect to pay around $10 for your sammie, but it's worth it.

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                            bluedog67 Sep 27, 2007 01:55 PM

                            Buffalo Deli on 1st in Belltown. Good bread, good meats, and they do beef on Wick if you are an upstate fan.

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                              terrier Sep 27, 2007 02:42 PM

                              *boggle*

                              Beef on Weck? In Seattle? Thanks for the tip!

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                                GreenYoshi Sep 27, 2007 03:25 PM

                                Word. I'll be checkin that out this weekend.

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                                knowspicker Sep 28, 2007 02:00 PM

                                Buffalo Deli does have one of the better deli sandwiches in Seattle. Boar's Head meats and good mustard. The subs are the big bargain there. They also have great cookies.

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                                  uncle snootchie Aug 17, 2009 07:42 PM

                                  Not so! I went there and the beef was not on a kimmelweck. Also, in Buffalo, N.Y. they are served with gravy (anyone remember Bailo's?) Plus B, Deli meat was not cooked well. My advice, go to Buffalo. Not in the winter though.

                              3. amyh18 Sep 26, 2007 04:12 PM

                                I like the Other Coast Cafe in Ballard. Big fan of the Italiano or the Mantooth.
                                http://othercoastcafe.com

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                                  ericlutzker Sep 26, 2007 04:44 PM

                                  grinder's in shoreline is fantastic.
                                  http://www.grindershotsands.com/
                                  also for straight up cheesesteaks philly fevre on madison and 23rd. get the peppersteak and specify sweet peppers.
                                  http://www.phillysteakshop.com/pages/...
                                  other coast is good too. i agree w/amyh18 the mantooth is good as is their meatball sub.
                                  i haven't been able to try tat's yet. their hours are so limited. i like the looks of the menu though and i've heard it's great.

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                                    nonbei Sep 28, 2007 04:14 PM

                                    amyh18,
                                    Tried the 12" Mantooth yesterday for the first time. Two meals worth of pure bliss. I'll definitely be a regular at O.C.C.

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                                      MsShekere Mar 14, 2010 07:07 PM

                                      I just found this site in search of a corned beef sandwich in Seattle. Why is it so hard to find?
                                      I am astounded that Other Coast Cafe does not have a Corned Beef sandwich (and neither does Grinders). Seems like I have to go to Portland or Hollywood for a real deli. There used to be a real deli at Lower Queen Anne when I was growing up there in the '70s. but no more.
                                      When I worked in Pike Place Market I went to THREE GIRLS BAKERY sandwich bar for a meatloaf sandwich.

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                                        BallardFoodie Mar 15, 2010 04:16 PM

                                        If you are looking for corned beef, see I love NY deli in the market and in the U-District. You should also check out Tat's in Pio Square. I'm also very fond of the corned beef Reuben (actually a Rachel) at the Take 5 Urban market at the base of Ballard and Phinney.

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                                          akq Mar 22, 2010 01:28 PM

                                          Excellent Corned beef and not much else...(but oh, so worth it!!!)

                                          Market House Meats
                                          1124 Howell St
                                          Seattle, WA 98101
                                          (206) 624-9248

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