Do NOT toy with my emotions when I am walking the streets of some new-to-me city with a sign that includes the word "Delicatessen" in it. I will immediately assume that within awaits a superior Reuben, a potato salad with the peel left on, and possibly a slice of pie made the day before. Anything less, and I mean anything, is unacceptable and very well might ruin the rest of my day. But this was not that. Upon entrance I did have concerns, as it has a contemporary cafe-ish feel. The lighting, decor, etc. might initially lead one to believe they can order some bland panni and continue with their day. Do not be mistaken. This feels like the home of someone's grandma (sidenote: "Lola" is the combination of the two owner's names, Logan and Lauren) with the aroma floating through the air like a "dinner's ready" call from the front porch. There was no hesitation in my order; Reuben and potato salad. The marbled rye, corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, with the house made dressing...oh such a work of art. The potato salad, why did I order a small portion?! It was delicious and served by some of the kindest people I have ever encountered in the food industry. If the weather permits, I highly recommend the outdoor seating. And I which I could give insight on the desserts, but alas the sandwich and salad did me in. Next time, next time for sure. read more

ONE OF THE BEST!!! Once again, enjoyable meal, great service, casual vibe. Brought a friend visiting from out of town. She LOVES RUEBENS! I knew just where to take her. As always, you guys nailed it! I also enjoyed your Smoben! Thanks again! read more

We stopped in for lunch - the place was definitely hopping. We tried the traditional hoagie with the typical meats, cheese and condiments. It was very tasty and the portions (I had a medium) were reasonable. We also tried the Pluto sandwich which is pastrami, lettuce, Utz potato chips, tomato and onion. It was also very tasty. We also decided to try the pasta of the day which was taco seasoning, tomato, sour cream and pasta. Not great but not bad either - just not a favorite. It's in down Harrisonburg and we would probably go back again read more

Don't miss the pastrami sandwich. Like a New York deli without the excessive meat and prices

I've had great deli sandwiches from NYC to Los Angeles, and this place tops them all! I'm not kidding you. What a creative and dedicated team they have serving up delicious sandwiches in this small Virginia city. I had the Rachel, which usually comes with peppered turkey, but I substituted pastrami. It was juicy and delicious meat. Perfectly seasoned with a sweet and equally tasty slaw topped with perfection in their sauce on toasted marble rye bread. I would be tempted to move here just so I could eat here on a regular basis. It truly lives up to the hype! Here's a link to a YT Short I produced, which you may enjoy. https://youtube.com/shorts/7a-NVtd2b38?feature=share read more

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My daughters and I are all gluten free and have some difficulty finding GF options with good food here when we visit but today we found Lola's!! It was fantastic. We ordered the potato salad and loved it, we ate it all while waiting for our sandwiches which has never happened. I went up and asked where he got it and was told by the young man at the counter that he makes it himself, fresh every day and it sells out. I told him he needs to get that into the local grocery or farmer's market! So: HAVE THE POTATO SALAD! The sandwiches we had were excellent. We got the medium size and ended up taking two halves back with us. The favorite was the Ranch with rotisserie chicken, bacon, cheddar, and red onion, with home made ranch dressing. My daughter got the cool kid club and the other daughter, the Reuben. Prices are reasonable and the quality and service were excellent. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

We got two sandwiches to go from here about a week ago. They are only doing to go orders so this is just about the sandwiches. I had the Turkey Rueben and it Was fantastic. Large serving of meat and great flavor Definitely a great place to pick up lunch. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - a close up of a sandwich - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Excellent food. We stumbled across this gem randomly about a year ago half ago when we were in town for an event. I had to come back and my daughter volunteered to accompany me on the full day trip (including four hours of driving) just to get one of their sandwiches. We enjoyed the Pluto and the BELT as well as some dill macaroni salad. Both were just as delicious as we'd remembered! Not a ton of seating so it gets crowded at times as people wait for their made-to-order sandwiches, but it makes for fun people watching. We can't wait for our next trip to Harrisonburg. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - BELT - bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Great sandwich - I had the Hometown with their in house made pastrami - it was a damn good sandwich!! read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Dining room & counter - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Such a nice place and such great staff! I came in just a few minutes before their 3 pm closing, mainly because downtown Harrisonburg is a bit of a maze. There are a couple of unexpected side street closures that Apple Maps didn't know about. The young man who took my order was very kind about it. I ordered the Cool Kids Club (pictured) and the Duke. Both sandwiches were excellent, fresh, and piled high. I strongly encourage you to give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Cool Kids Club - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Love this place! Such a gem... their Cool Kids Club is delicious! A must try is their Rancher chicken and bacon sandwich!!! Just right every time I've been! read more

I haven't been here since 2021 when most things were still shut down. It was a nice change being able to go inside and see the whole place. The workers are really nice and helpful. Their sandwiches are really good and their hoagies are just okay, but it could've been the one I ordered. The Smoben was very surprising and so good!!! They only really have outdoor seating, so come here on a nice day, or order take-out. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Smoben - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The sandwiches were excellent! The staff was great and the food was outstanding. I enjoyed the golden potato salad more than the macaroni salad, but both were good. They have plenty of inside seating, and about four tables outdoors as well. My La was just stupid good, fresh ingredients, xtra crispy bacon, and the bread was untoasted, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This was my first time, but I'll definitely be back! read more

Lolas Delicatessen - La Combo - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Great deli in the burg! Try the blt on sourdough. Oh my! My my my. Made we want to sing Lola lo lo lo lo Lola. Tony and family dined here recently. Tony had the aforementioned BLT. spectacular. My wife, Conchita, had the smoked turkey with bacon, my son, Electro, had the Italian hoagie. We ate at the bar with a fine view of Harrisonburg. Service was fast, courteous, and the place was real clean. Don't miss this one. Say Hola to Lola's you won't be disappointed. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - a counter with a variety of pastries - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The sandwiches were worth it. Definitely worth a visit. We had a Reuben and a Ranch sandwich and both were excellent.

Great Staff, Sandwiches are amazing This will be a regular spot for us!! Quick Service, I like the butcher wrapped sandwiches that way if you can't eat everything wrap & go best in town read more

Lola Mo's is a small deli sandwich shop located in downtown Harrisonburg. It gives off New York deli vibes. Although small, Lola Mo's bright, modern interior creates a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The staff as well, with friendly smiles and energetic personalities to match, make this a very pleasant visit. Sandwiches. Oooh where to begin. The menu is extensive. You have a choice from their signature creations or create your own. You can get three different amounts of meat on your sandwich with respective increases in price: 3oz, 6oz and 9oz. I ordered the Lo. It's a London Broil, with sharp cheddar, cucumber, onion, and horseradish mayo on a marbled rye. One bite in and I'm already in love. Flavorful, mouth-watering and filling. 10/10. Would highly recommend coming here for lunch! read more

Lolas Delicatessen - The LO - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sandwiches are huge and delicious! Yummy chips too. Looked like good bakery items but didn't try one. Service was lovely.

possibly the best reuben i've ever had! the rye bread is hearty, corned beef is tender, sauerkraut is acidic, and the house-made famous sauce tied everything together perfectly. i wish i got a medium instead of a small because the increased ratio of meat to bread would've made this the perfect sandwich! the restaurant has a nice vibe and super friendly staff! read more

Lolas Delicatessen - The Reuben - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Wow! That was the best Reuben sandwich I have had. Grilled perfectly with very good corned beef and kraut. Wife had the Rachel which was just as good. Clean restroom. Definitely will come back when we are in the area. read more

Drool-worthy sandwiches, especially their hot breakfast sandwiches! We got our food to go and ordering online was simple and straightforward- though it took them longer to complete the order than they estimated. We tried several of their signature sandwiches and all of them were great. However, we didn't love their macaroni salad- too heavy! read more

Stopped by Lola's Deli in downtown Harrisonburg and was thoroughly impressed! The place was spotless, service was swift, and the sandwiches? Absolutely top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for a tasty bite! read more

I wish I could leave more stars for this review! First time being here and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Great service and clean space. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Not cheap, but worth the cost. Superb staff, great preparation, very nice ingredients, and cleverly aligned ingredient choices for each sandwich. I have no reservations about recommending this place for top-tier sandwiches. read more

Fantastic little sandwich shop! As vegan travelers, we struggle to find options often. We were staying in Luray a bit away, and figured we'd try this place out while we were in town! Let me just tell you, it was WORTH the drive!! If I could make chickpea salad that good, I would eat it everyday!! Thank you so much for the yummy food! ;) read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Sweetpea - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Came to Lolas after a day strolling around Harrisonburg, taking in the local art scene and shops, and their sandwiches really hit the spot! I ordered a Medium Rachael (turkey, swiss, coleslaw on rye), and it was just perfect. The portions were generous, and the medium size offered the optimal ratio of filling to bread. The turkey and coleslaw complemented each other nicely without the sauce drenching the bread and making it too soggy. This is a great place for a lunch if you are spending the day in Harrisonburg! read more

Fresh and delicious sandwiches! And it's so easy and convenient to order online. I got the La. Which is turkey, bacon , cheese, LTOM. It was yummy! The bread was fresh and meat was stacked high. I could barely fit my mouth around it! Of course I got a medium size sandwich bc I'm just a greedy ass! I can't wait to come back and try every sandwich on the menu. Be prepared to circle to block a few times for parking. Or park in the garage and walk. But definitely worth it! read more

Lola's is one of the best food options in Harrisonburg. The atmosphere is great. They're friendly and a little offbeat without trying too hard. It's chill and clean. They really seem to care about making the best damn sandwiches you've ever eaten. The Rachel is my go to because it's fantiastic. But I'm writing this review because sitting in front of me is the best sandwich I've ever eaten. The Rise 'N' Reuben. It's like the perfect diner breakfast in handheld form. It's so good it makes me want to cuss. So make your life better and come eat this sandwich. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The amount of food for the price is AMAZING! Lunch combos are always quick and tasty especially getting to build your own. Employees are always quick and friendly. Great outdoor seating! read more

Got the SOS and a pastrami egg and cheese with white cheddar. Both were really good and cheesy. It was around lunch on a Friday and was really busy but the sandwich wait was only about 15 minutes. read more

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We found based on yelp. We had two sandwiches and they were both really good. Worth trying!!!

Great food, the reviews are spot on. The only thing I will say is the town taxes restaurants so include a whopping 12% tax on top of your meal! I looked twice at the receipt thinking there had been a mistake. The college kids have it hard enough keeping up with costs and this seems a particular sting to them. read more

I visit Harrisonburg often, and when my friends told me there was a new deli in town, we decided to check it out. On a cold day in March, we ventured out in the sleet to try a sandwich. We were surprised that there wasn't an empty seat in the place. Later on, I couldn't understand why people kept coming in. What do they know that I don't know? After placing our order, our food took about 10 minutes to come out. My friend ordered the Mo, a grilled cheese with pesto and I built my own on sourdough bread. When our food was finally ready, we realized that there wasn't any pesto on her sandwich. While she didn't want it to be remade, I made sure to get her a side of pesto (which they were stingy with). It comes with pesto! Without it, it was just a grilled cheese and roasted chicken (which was cold cut chicken, not chicken breast if that's what you were thinking.). My smoked turkey sandwich was less than average. Here's the deal: to the people that are calling this a genuine New York deli, I don't understand your worldview. I spent $11 on a sandwich that I could have made better at home. Nothing about it was high-quality. The bread (looked and tasted like regular white bread), the cheddar cheese (1 slice that was so thin I could barely taste it), the meat (no smoky flavor and not enough of it), and the yellow mustard (plain regular mustard similar to French's). Here's how a sandwich at this price point could and should be elevated. 1) have real sourdough bread, not the kind you buy in the supermarket, 2) cut the cheese thicker or put more than 1 slice on it, 3) don't buy third party lunch meat from a cheap vendor, 4) either use the condiments you sell in the store, or make your own whole grain deli mustard, and 5) do better all around. read more

Lolas Delicatessen - Sandwich on suspicious sourdough bread. - Delis Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

A real New York style deli in downtown Harrisonburg is a match made in heaven. Awesome decor and a neat little grocery store inside with niche items. I wasnt hungry when I walked in with my friends but I instantly worked up and appetite smelling and seeing these desserts, pastries and sandwiches all around me. The group I was with could not decide what sandwiches we want so we split the Mehrdeli, Pam Stoke, and Pastrami sandwiches. And they were amazing. The Pam Stoke was tasty and funky with blue cheese, the Mehrdeli has a fresh bite of turkey and a spicy after taste with the brown mustard, the Pastrami was juicy and tender. We also split some of the pasta salads and sides they had as well. The potato salad was rich and had a great bite to it. Did I mention they have fresh daily made desserts? We had, pecan pie, chocolate pudding pie, and coffee cardamom cheesecake. The pies were delicious, but the cheesecake nearly brought me to tears it was so good. I wish I lived closer to Harrisonburg so I could spoil myself with their spread more. Do yourself a favor and support these local cooking gurus and get yourself a bomb sandwich and out of this world desserts. 5 stars. Ill be seeing you guys soon. read more

Great sandwiches, service, and atmosphere no exceptions! Thankful to have a deli like this around the corner!

Short wait, friendly service. Easily the best Reuben I've ever had, and one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.

Well worth a 2 mile drive off of I-81 into Harrisonburg's historic downtown. A very nice, smallish, deli with friendly, excellent service. Exceptionally good sandwiches. You won't go wrong. Try a hot pastrami or turkey ruben. read more

These sandwiches are amazing. We were just passing through Harrisonburg and were very happy we stopped here for lunch. We got the weekend special (Buffalo Rancher) and a BYO Mesquite Turkey. Both were grilled and fantastic. Also definitely don't skip out in the cookie, it was 10/10. Highly recommend this place! read more

My group stopped in on a Saturday around noon to pick up lunch to eat before a hike. We got everything to go. It's a little unclear what the difference is between sandwich sizes but staff were super helpful. I got the Rachel and it was soooo good. Only gripe is I wish the bread was toasted since the coleslaw basically drenched the bread when they wrapped it up to go. Everyone in my group seemed pleased with their order. The shop has a good selection of sandwiches, snacks, chips, drinks and alcohol as well. read more

This place serves up some of the most average to below average food in town while charging more than double the price of similar meals in the revitalized downtown area. It nails the NYC deli feel in some ways. The food is terrible so it misses completely there, but it is overrun by the most god awful hipster-looking people in town. Why are you wearing a beanie hat? It's 89 degrees outside, but feels like 93 because of the humidity and pastrami grease. read more