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    Chicago Pastrami

    3.8 (302 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CHICAGO PASTRAMI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Classic Chicago Sandwich
    Kana S.

    Pastrami was so juicy and tender but some parts were extremely salty. Otherwise it was good.

    Reuben - Chicago Style Sandwich
    Jeremy L.

    Came back to try their classic Chicago sandwich. Yep. Another confirmation of their greatness. It was awesome! Heads up though. Pastrami was heavily peppered (which I like!) which may be too powerful for some. But not my son and I. We enjoyed our meal. 5 stars holding strong!

    Classic Chicago
    Steve B.

    Went here during Salmon Days and they were busy which is a good thing!. Ordered a couple sandwiches and a large fry to share. The fries were very hot and just lightly salted which was great for us! I had the classic Chicago. It was good and looking forward to trying something different next time.

    Heather B.

    Busy day when we went due to Salmon Days on Saturday. We wanted to support a local business during the festival. We waited 5-10 minutes in line to order then grabbed a coveted table. We waited another 10-ish minutes for our name to be called. I ordered the PLT no mayo. There is a lot of bread and reasonable amount of meat, but barely any tomatoes... tbh I'm not sure there were tomatoes. Shared a large order of fries which were not salted too much which was a nice surprise. The sandwich by itself wouldn't have filled me up so for the price tag of $15.70 it felt pricey for the size it was. The pastrami was also kinda salty hence the four stars....also because they charge 3.5% on ANY order using a credit card. I understand needing a minimum order for credit cards but charging the customer 3.5% for any size order feels unnecessary when the prices are what they are. Prices did not include that fee. All prices are cash only. The place gives a mom and pop soda shop kind of vibe with the decor and stools and garage door for entry. Not sure if we would order again with the prices and additional charges for credit card given the amount for the sammies.

    The Dip
    Shay E.

    We stumbled on Chicago Pastrami after the other place we tried for lunch had a line out the door. As soon as we walked in, we were instantly greeted by a very nice man whom I assume was the owner. I tried to order the Cheesesteak with onions only and he said sure no problem. When he went to ring it up, he suggested I just order the Dip. I agreed although I would have rather had Provolone than Swiss. My dining partner ordered the Chicago Cheesesteak. We also ordered a side of Garlic Fries. Both the Dip and Cheesesteak were underwhelming. The meat was seemingly a cheap cut and a bit tough. The meat was under seasoned and lacked flavor. The sides are quite pricey in my opinion starting at $8.50. The Garlic Fries were $10.00. Although the portions were huge, they could have easily feed 2-4 people. I would much rather see them cut the price and portion in half. It was way too much for the two of us. The fries were also underwhelming. They were limp, luke warm and under seasoned. Had they been hot, crisp and salted they would have been wonderful. The Owner was very sweet and we love supporting local but this wasn't a hit for us.

    Fries
    Desiree G.

    Stopped by this past weekend and Chicago Pastrami did not miss. I grabbed the Seattle dog and some pastrami, and both were spot-on. The pastrami had great flavor and a solid portion, and the Seattle dog is an easy standout. It's a casual, fun spot where you order at the counter, and the family-owned vibe comes through right away -- everyone working there was friendly and on it. Prices felt totally reasonable for the quality and portions. If you're craving a no-frills, delicious pastrami fix, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

    David S.

    Yummmmmmmmy Yummmmmmmmy Yummmmmmmmy Yummmmmmmmy Yummmmmmmmy Great sandwiches don't miss out or you will regret it.

    Garlic aioli fries and classic Chicago with cheddar cheese added.
    Diana Q.

    Delicious food with consistently good flavors and temperature. Lots of selection of items on the menu including Chicago pastrami, variety of hot dogs, sides like garlic aioli fries (my fav and huge portion), as well as beef shawarma plate and gyro plates. A must try in the area.

    Classic Chicago Sandwich
    Isabella H.

    Happened to drive by and made a quick u-turn to come here, so glad I did! I tried the Chicago Classic and the Reuben -- so tasty and made with care. Super casual setting, order at the counter and find a seat. I will be back to try more!

    Chicago Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Jay S.

    It was office lunch. It is about 3.5. It was too salty for my classic sandwich. The sandwich good portion of Pastrami, salty and bread was okay. It was expensive sandwich. My coworkers like their sandwiches. The beef sandwich did look more like veggie sandwich. No picture.

    Chicago Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Debra W.

    This place is a strong 3.5 for me. I've walked in and were immediately greeted. The menu is much more vast than I expected. They have a variety of sandwiches, hot dogs, Armenian pastrami, burgers and more. You have to order your fries or onion rings separately unless they have a special where the fries may be included. I went with the Chicago cheesesteak. My bread had a nice crust without being too crusty and leaving crumbs everywhere when you bite it. The bread was soft on the inside and had plenty of meat and filling. The sand which was solid eats overall. The best thing I could say is that I wasn't mad at it. My husband went with the pastrami and it loaded with meat. The meat was a little on the dry side but very flavorful. If I was in the area and had a hankering for a sandwich I'd definitely come back. It's a cute little vintage retro diner vibe to it and a great place to have a great and casual meal.

    Italian beef after eating about half of it. Looks messy but it's good.
    Gina B.

    Having lived in Chicago for much of my life, I felt a duty to stop here and at least give it a try. No, my expectations weren't high. I've been disappointed many a time when going to "Chicago" restaurants outside of Chicago. But I was in a good mood and figured, "What the heck, let's do this." I'm gonna start with the name. Chicago "Pastrami". I honestly didn't know Chicago was known for its pastrami. If it is, then I guess I'm not Chicagoan enough. However, they did have Italian beef and a Chicago dog on the menu. Those are the safer choices, so that's what we went with. First off, it's on the pricey side. And fries are separate. The wait was a bit long... but sometimes that's a good thing- means it's made to order. While waiting, I noticed the way the place was decorated with old posters and a gum ball machine that looked like it was once a fuel pump. Gotta say that was cool. The food arrives. It looks a bit funny. The beef has what looks like vinegar-based pickled veggies on top, rather than the more oil-based giardiniera & peppers that I'm used to. However, the sandwich was dipped to perfection, and the meat was flavorful. Very pleasantly surprised with how enjoyable it was. The Chicago dog's sport peppers were oddly horizontally lined up and down the hot dog. There was way too much onion. However, somehow they actually included the neon relish, and all the other fixings were hidden underneath. And yes, there was celery salt! While the bun wasn't poppyseed (damn near impossible to find here), and the hot dog was split & pan-fried... this was also a very enjoyable dish. Oh yeah, the fries were delicious, just needed a bit more salt. Overall... I really liked what we got here. It's not completely authentic to Chicago, but if you're craving decent diner/greasy spoon type of food and don't mind paying a bit more, this is not a bad place to stop at in Issaquah.

    Damascus Ice Cream info
    Jade G.

    So not what I was expecting from the outside and sign but pleasantly surprised. This place offers deli classics like a hot pastrami, Reuben, a meatball sandwich but also offers a bunch of middle eastern/Mediterranean dishes like a Falafel basket, shawarma wraps and baklava. I got the classic Chicago which is a hot pastrami sandwich with pickles and ground yellow mustard. It was perfect and juicy, with crisp edges. Everything was fresh and perfect. One of the best pastrami's I've ever had. Service here is good, you have what I believe is a family who works together and is very accommodating to what you want. I then ordered a Damascus ice cream which is a very floral flavored ice cream which smells to almost taste like rose but actually gets its flavor from a tree resin/gum it was so good and delicate in flavor. I also ordered a cookie and it was freshly baked, everything was delicious and the vibe here is nice. Will be here again if I'm up this way.

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    Hotdog! This spot is great! The sandwich was amazing. Great customer service and quick. Highly recommend the Chicago pastrami.

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    Paid for an order but didn't receive it !!! Sandwiches in the past have been greasy and bread sougy

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    Hands down best tacos in the Seattle area! Super flavorful, authentic, and just as good (if not…read morebetter!) than tacos I've gotten in California. I always get one of each of their veggie tacos and my partner gets a mix of meat and veggie. They have both regular spicy and extra spicy (my favorite) options. Everything is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend trying this place out!

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