I ordered the Ruben sandwich and it did not disappoint sooo yummy !!! The employees were all very friendly too. Will definitely be returning here read more

Best corned beef I think I've ever had. I forced my wife to take a bite. She's a vegetarian. Forced as in, I asked, She said okay, took a small bite, smiled, and proceeded to secretly rethink all of her life choices. How did I know if it was secret you ask? Because I'm her husband and I love her and we know each other really well; That's how. She questioned her love for me for a moment but that's not the point. I'm writing a review for Magee's not discussing our day to day private life. She loves me because I'm handsome and I know how to use a semicolon (;). Also -- Did they redesign their store front or something because I never noticed it before and never tried it after a million years of coming here. I always thought it was just a deli for cold cuts. read more

First time buying here and while I was waiting in line for a while the you g lady taking the orders did not acknowledge me and attended 2 ladies that just got there without getting in line . I even waived like saying saying hello I'm on line . So I had to interrupt them and said excuse me I've been waiting in mine for a while and she said I'm sorry with a face expression like she was bothered. Never again will I eat here. read more

So sad to see the quality diminish through the years. What used to be an amazing corned beef sandwich is now just a run of the mill meat and bread. The french roll was dense and hard to chew and the meat was essentially not present with only three small slices. I was a Magee's faithful for 43 years but I think I just had my last sandwich here. So sad to see ownership now more worried about turning a profit than focusing on quality. And it's even more sad to think my children will never experience the amazing food that Magee's once showcased. If management bothers to read this, I hope things get better because I do want to come back but you are making it really hard to do so. read more

Whenever I am at the Farmer's Market in Los Angeles, Magee's Kitchen is my must eat at restaurant. I have been eating at Magee's for more than five decades. My go to order is their medium rare French Dip sandwich. The beef is so tender that it melts in your mouth. Of the three Los Angeles restaurants that claim to have invented the French Dip sandwich, Magee's has my vote hands down for the very best sandwich. My wife always orders the corn beef & cabbage plate. Do yourself a treat when in Los Angeles and eat at Magee's read more

I am bias...because I think I love Rueben's more than I love my first born. I can see why this place has 3.5 stars and that is probably fair. The corn beef though in itself is 5 stars especially since you can get it extra lean. My group also tried the roast beef sandwich, open face turkey sandwich and a homestyle turkey sandwich on white. None of them held a candle to the Rueben. If getting the roast beef with an extra lean option i would have been happier with it. The carved turkey is legit though. Did I mention they also have mexican food options? I am usually skeptical of places that mix it up too much. My philosophy is stick to what you are good at but the tacos I saw a couple order in front of me intrigued me greatly. That might be a next time visit try. I also loved our interaction with the cashier he was super helpful and extremely friendly. He also asked us if we needed validation which is always appreciated. All in all I am a fan can't wait to visit the market again. read more

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I ordered the roast beef sandwich here, no sauce, no tomatoes no nothing and it tasted terrible.

The corn beef and pastrami were not juicy like they were when a sweet old lady work there - now it's all new people. they don't have the pumpkin any more either - Hope they will improve. read more

Had a hot dog there today in honor of the 4th of July holiday. it was a Nathan dog with relish,onion, and mustard. I enjoyed it very much and will be back to try other menu items. read more

All I've eaten here is the corned beef plate so this review is solely based on that dish. Delicious! I don't always have access to making a good corned beef so when I'm craving it, I will had to Magee's for a plate. read more

I had the Open Face Turkey ($14.50) and I thought it was delicious. Everyone that works there is so nice. It's super busy, yet they are friendly and fast. Everything else on display looked pretty good. Some stuff looked like it's been there a little too long. I probably wouldn't try that and would recommend that they change out the items that have been there way too long. read more

After doing the rounds and grabbing a few dishes despite the long lines, my husband says he's still hungry and I decided to grab the closest thing. Best decision ever! I asked for a recommendation and the friendly cashier immediately suggested the reuben and we were so not disappointed. The corned beef was tender, juicy and so flavorful. Such a great ratio of cheese, spicy mustard, sauerkraut and corned beef. The bread was perfect and toasted just enough to add enough crunch and texture to balance out the juicy and melted cheese goodness of the corned beef and other fillings. The best part to me though was the customer service. On a busy Saturday night, every other person who I spoke to was almost rude - at Magee's, I was treated like an old friend who had come to say hi. He even offered to validate my ticket without asking. I would most definitely come back when we are ever in the area. read more

Solid corned beef sandwich and Reuben! Hits the spot. The corn was good as well. Price is right--how can I complain!?

I was so looking forward to eating at Farmer's Market after my first experience there. I was so disappointed after eating the French Dip sandwich there. It turned in my stomach, $10 and wasn't very full. I got it medium rare...mistake... because it was so chewy and rare it basically felt like i was eating vainy fat. Really disgusted. I don't think I have the stomach to try anything else at this place. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food but overpriced. I ordered two enchiladas (1 cheese / 1 chicken) w/ beans and rice and a bottle of water ....came out to $20- !!! $20 for some enchiladas? Wow.....! read more

We had the chili cheese dog which had a good chili sauce, good cheese and a fat, quality hot dog. But the bun was kinda hard and they don't put enough of the toppings. We also tried their famous Reuben. Oh lordy, a tremendously tasty sandwich. It was worth the $14. The rye bread was flavorful and soft which held the thick, perfectly fatty juicy corned beef. It is served with a thin smear of spicy mustard and a good amount of sauerkraut. Loved it so much!!!! read more

Magee's Kitchen - Chili cheese dog. It's ok - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Simple food, cooked homestyle. No fancy sauces here just good fully cooked meat, potatoes, and cabbage. Yes cabbage, embrace it. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Corned Beef and Cabbage! - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

always reliable, cheese enchiladas are decedent, beans always fully cooked. The deli meat is a tourists bucket list, don't miss out

Shared a medium-rare French Dip Sandwich here this weekend. And all I can say about this sandwich is that it's.... ... meh. For a little under $10, I would expect something about the sandwich to shine, but there was truly nothing special about the bread, the meat, or the dip. The parts of the meat that were medium-rare were soft to chew, but incredibly hard to tear away from the rest of the sandwich. As a result, more than once, entire cuts of meat would pull out of the sandwich with each bite. There were some well-done parts in the sandwich, and this made eating the sandwich easier but required much more chewing since the meat was tougher. I'm thinking we possibly just made a poor sandwich choice because I did notice a couple nearby with an appetizing Reuben on their plate. So perhaps if I give this place another go in the future, I'll order that. read more

This place sucks plain and simple. Why? I walk up to get a corned beef sandwich. I see a price of $12 for meat + two sides. Although it's not reasonable, it's out outlandish either. So I ask for it. When they ring it up, it comes close to $18. EIGHTEEN DOLLARS for a corned beef sandwich and two sides? EXCUSE ME? The girl behind the counter says the $12 price is for meat ONLY + two sides. So I ask, for you're gonna charge me $4+ for two slices of rye bread, mustard and a pickle? The corned beef sandwich is a sorry excuse for a corned beef sandwich - I'm used to a sandwich at same caliber as Katz's back in NY or heck, even Jerry's in LA. A corned beef sandwich should be piled high. As for Magee's, it's not even a 1/2 pile. To add insult to injury, their sides are 3, 4 bucks each, for what probably cost $1 in ingredients and prep. I will never eat here again. read more

Food is good. I gave them my ticket to be validated and they lost it, got my card but not my ticket. They straight up lied to my face. So be careful with them. I've never had an issue at Philippe's read more

This place is a definite must if you go shopping at the Grove and have a sudden craving for some good nourishment. Unlike places like Langers, Canter's and the Hat, Magee's is known for their corned beef. What might be surprising is that this time that I went to Magee's (about a couple of weeks ago) was the first time that I had ever been to the Farmer's Market in my life. I had been to the Grove portion to do some shopping and hang out at the Grove, but never went to this LA landmark. Now that I have experienced such goodness, I think that I will go back for more! Here is my review: WHAT I ORDERED - Corned beef sandwich on rye, swiss and deli mustard - Steamed potatoes Yeah, the carver was pretty generous with the thickness and quantity of the meat slices. I guess he took one look at me and realized that I needed more than the average portion. The taste of the meat, coupled with the deli mustard, made it a sandwich of awesome proportions! The steamed potatoes were good also. There was a green kind of garnish on top, but I forgot what it was. But that was good as well! WAIT STAFF Like I mentioned, the carver was generous and the wait staff were pretty friendly and prompt. Can't get much betta! VERDICT: As mentioned before, if I had a chance to go to the Grove again, I gotta go on a Sunday afternoon. This place is pretty good. read more

I ordered the corned beef sandwich it was pretty good. Really decent quality for the price. The mac & cheese was nothing special though. But definitely enjoyed the sandwich. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Corned beef sandwich - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a must-stop for my father whenever he is in town. If you're a nut lover- this is your place. Any sort of nut that you fancy is there, fresh, and waiting for you. Since I have never been to another place that only sells nuts, I can't compare the prices, or say much more. If you like nuts, or know of someone who does, though, I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Before I start: Yes, I KNOW that everything at Magee's is insanely overpriced. I love a French dip sandwich. I love them. I cannot get enough of them. Magee's makes a good one. IF you're lucky, and the timing is right, they'll have a beautiful joint of roast beef sitting in the heat tray waiting to be carved, and you'll end up in sandwich heaven. Magee's is one of those places I always check out before deciding where to eat when I'm at the Farmers' Market, but the only real complaint I have about them is that it can be very hit or miss. I like my roast beef to be pretty close to the rare side, and the last 5 or so times I've been, the joint in the window has been substantially overcooked for me, which is too bad. I do know, however, that a lot of people like their meat cooked more than me, so don't let that discourage you. The bread is soft, the meat is flavorful, and the au jus has a bitter kick that really gets your taste buds working. I honestly don't think I've ever ordered anything other than a sandwich, so I can't say anything as to the culinary merit of their other offerings, but I can say that the stall often smells very good, and it's not just the meat. read more

Despite living in LA for 28 years, I am and always will be a New Yorker. Therefore, I am really, really exacting when it comes to corned beef. I find Magee's corned beef to be far and away the best in LA, and the only thing that comes close to corned beef in NYC. A big part of why, is that they keep it hot, and they hand slice it when you put your order in. This keeps it hot and juicy, especially if you ask them to slice it thick and not trim the fat off (the way it's intended to be!). Glad I live nearby so I can take advantage of this great treat. read more

French dip was alright. Pretty classic take on the dish. Served with Au Jus and a pickle. Prices are a bit high, but that is more of an effect of being in the Grove. So I wouldn't blame them, since all the food stalls are like that. At least they didn't charge $36 a pound for honeycomb like the nut place. read more

We had the Reuben sandwich and chili cheese Dog. Both were delicious! The Dogs chili was hearty and tasty. The dog was juicy and grilled perfectly. The corned beef really hit the spot. Sumptuous with a really good spicy mustard. The prices seemed high but the ingredients quality more then made up for it. Don't go if your in a rush. read more

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people crack me up! as a person whose had Katz's corned beef on east houston and ludlow since i was kid and Canters corned beef on pico blvd in LA, magee's got them beat on three things. how moist, juicy and effortless a bite is. is it the most flavorful corned beef i've had? its very close to katz but i'd still give a slight advantage to katz. but is magee's better than canter's, hell yeeah! fyi: is it overstuffed like a kosher or kosher style deli, no its not because its an irish kitchen. i was up in the air between a hot open turkey with mash vs. the corned beef on rye which the wife got and after she gave me a bite i got all jealous. they really do have the best corned beef on rye in all of LA. why? cause it sits there all day steaming breaking all the muscle tissue of the beef but the steaming never kills the flavor and seasoning of the corned beef. the turkey was was good and i enjoyed every bite but good god why didn't i just stick with the corned beef on rye. for the guy that got charged $18 for CB on rye with two sides. what gives? the pricing is clearly shown on their menu for a sandwich with two sides and it defintely does not read $18, more like $12. if it were me, one id speak up, and two id point at their menu and prices which is right behind them. three, if they're still charging you $18 for it, its called walking away and get something else. ** for people that are dying for some fries because magee's doesn't serve it. its the farmer's market there's plent of places to get fries, just turn around the fish and chips place is right behind you that serves amazing hot crispy fries. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a horrible experience with Magee's at the grove. The staff was very rude and disrespectful, specifically Ruth and Yanira. They have a hard time understanding English and instead of listening carefully to the customer, they tell the customer what they know or how it is. This is one of those places that thrives on tourism, they don't have to please customers because they are typically one-time transactions. They are also way overpriced as you can read in other reviews. If you are a local, or a tourist for that matter, I would highly recommend staying away from Magee's in Los Angeles. More detail: In early November a staff member took an in-person special order from my girlfriend for a full turkey to be prepared for pickup the day before thanksgiving. The girl who took the order actually filled out a form and told her it would be ready 11/27. I went to pay for and pick up the turkey and the manager Yanira and her assistant Ruth had no idea what I was talking about. Part of the problem is the language barrier. No one that works there seems to understand English. When my girlfriend got on the phone with them to try to understand what happened to our order we were told that they had no order on record. We were told that we would need to prove who took the order to do anything about it. The best part, they don't even sell full turkeys! The attitudes of Yanira and Ruth were really horrible, they took no responsibility and could not accept the fact that it was possible that an employee placed an order for us that could not be fulfilled and remarkably lost the order! This is one of those places that thrives on tourism, they don't have to please customers because they are typically one-time transactions. If you are a local, or a tourist for that matter, I would highly recommend staying away from Magee's in Los Angeles. read more

Told my son we were going to a peanut butter factory to see how peanut butter is made! I've always liked their freshly ground pb... if it weren't so far away from me I'd get it more often. But enough about peanut butter... the real winner here was the corned beef! Wow... this was by far the best corned beef I've had in LA... tender melt in your mouth... it was sliced off the brisket right in front of our eyes! Super sweet and quick service made this experience top notch! read more

We were in the area of Fairfax and my Aunt decided to come to Magee's Kitchen for dinner. She was telling me that she has been coming here for 40 years and knew the owner personally. As well as the food being fresh and delicious. So we made our way and arrived to Magee's Kitchen. For a restaurant that celebrates being around for over 100 years in existence, I was expecting great customer service and being welcoming; no acknowledgement we received. So we were waiting to order on the other side, but we find out that the area where we were, was for pick up. There was a small sign which is hidden if you look up. To make it worse, the Hispanic worker that was working that night, apparently she had an attitude because my Aunt did not know where to order. So we placed our order and we were waiting for our food. My aunt had a quick question about her order so she talked to the meat carver. I understand that you are busy with preparing orders for customers, but a simple question did not justify the treatment towards us. The carver was an older Hispanic gentleman, upon looking was stressed out and seemed like he was rushing quickly and was upset. Overall, I would say the food is good, but in my personal opinion, the price you pay at Maggie's, a bit more should be included; not charged extra (Cole Slaw, Chips or other sides). They should hire people that want to work there and know how to perform great Customer Service for its customers. It's a shame that we didn't enjoy our experience and they lost 40 years of a loyal customer for Maggie's Kitchen. read more

About every fourth visit to Farmer's Market, we eat here. There are a number of things on the menu but I can only vouch for the corned beef and cabbage. It's like good old fashioned comfort food, simple and tasty. You need to eat it while it's hot, once it cools down on the plate the goodness drops by leaps and bounds. I'm quite sure there are better places to have corned beef but this one's easy and good and it's a cool place to people watch. Like everything at the market, it's not cheap. Food - A- Ambience - B Service - C+ Value - B+ read more

This is the absolute BEST corned beef sandwich you can find anywhere. I miss it like crazy this St. Patty's Day, now that I'm stuck in Washington state. It is perfect, steamy, hot, on the lovely soft rye. After you've had this sandwich, you'll never be able to choke down the cold, dry corned beef that tastes like preservatives you find at other delis and groceries. I love their cabbage, extremely soft. I also love their big soft sweet-as-candy fava beans. All of these items a total hit with my boys, ages 3 and 9. The only thing I get annoyed with - when I ask for a little plastic container to go for my leftovers (cause I always want to get more sides than we can actually finish, so I can have the whole smorgasbord experience), they want to charge me money for the little plastic bin. What? So now I know, just get everything to go in the first place, so they will give me one for free. I hope they change this ridiculous policy. read more

Wow, their peanut butter is good. I got a small tub to go and I was spooning that stuff straight. Was crunchy and tasty. You can tell they don't add anything else to it so all natural. Also got a jar of their peach preserve. A little pricey to make PB&J at a little under $20 for both items but still good. read more

Had the French dip and it was tasty, a nice medium and even better with the au jus. Bread was perfect -

I came here to get some salted cashews and fresh churned peanut butter... and this place did not disappoint! The cashews are HUGE and perfectly salted, in fact, these are some of the most delicious cashews I've ever had. As for the peanut butter, it was rich and creamy and you could taste the freshness. Magee's is definitely worth stopping by when you're at the Farmers Market. read more

Best cheese enchilada ever!.. Ask for "don chema" he carves the best white meat turkey pieces! Check it out you will come back! read more

Magee's Kitchen - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went here for a quick lunch and ordered the turkey club. It was good , filled with real carved turkey and avocados. It is kinda pricey for just a sandwich. (Almost $15) But it's also downtown. Anyway, I enjoyed the ambience, beautiful sunny day and not as crowded as the weekends. I was happy. read more

Magee's Kitchen - Turkey club sandwich - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best thing on the menu are the hot dogs. The roast beef on my sandwich was flavorless though. Their horseradish tasted like gingivitis or any bad oral hygene. If you've ever kissed someone with bad oral hygene you know what I'm talking about... Oh, but the mac n' cheese was alright, its better with bacon in it... read more