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    Michael's Deli

    4.1 (566 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Bagels
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Corned Beef Rachel
    Joshua C.

    A classic, no frills deli! Unassuming, unpretentious, everything you want in a good sandwich! Absolutely delicious! Thanks for making this out of towner feel welcome.

    Rueben, Thorty, Sandy, Cancer Stinks, The Sloppy, Knishes
    Angelina R.

    If you're looking for a homey and nostalgic NY Jewish Deli inspired spot in Boston, this is the place for you!! The vibes are bustling and friendly among customers and staff from the moment you enter. Honestly, stepping into this atmosphere immediately boosted my mood and I made me eager for lunch!! Make sure you come with an appetite, though, because these sandwiches are piled high with the most high quality deli meats sliced in house!! They have a plethora of options between meats, breads, and toppings so you can customize your own or chose one of their unique creations! I would recommend the Rueben (a well done classic) or the Thorty (packed with perfectly melding flavors)! If you're craving a good sandwich, I cannot recommend this spot enough! The owner is a great guy and his sandwiches are worth the trip from wherever you are in Boston!

    Pastrami sandwich on rye bread
    Stephon M.

    Amazing pastrami on rye bread... not a lot of food but delicious. Cash or venmo only is a little blah Service was great and the ambiance is just what you expect from a mom and pop place.

    Two of the tasty knishes: Potato and mishigas

    Truly excellent, delicious sandwiches! Mom got the New York Corned Beef and I got the Corned Beef Ruben. They steam the corned beef so the sandwiches are not greasy at all and the wonderful corned beef flavor is front and center. We shared a couple of knishes and our favorite was the potato. It is a nice cozy deli and the restroom is clean. Definitely worth the trip into town! I'm looking forward to trying the potato latkes and Auntie Bev's Noodle Kugel next time we go.

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    Cheyenne T.

    Absolutely incredible sandwiches! We've seen Michael's a few times and have been wanting to try it and my only regret is not trying it earlier! I've robbed myself of delicious food. The thorty black and gold was the perfect balance of salty and sweet with their in house pastrami. It was melt in your mouth soft and such a great mix of flavors. The corned beef Rachel was amazing too. The corned beef wasn't too salty and was also melt in your mouth. The coleslaw was the perfect lightness to balance out the corned beef. The pumpernickel bread was quite light and didn't overpower the sandwich either. There's air conditioned seating (about 5-6 tables). Staff was super friendly and intentional about making recommendations - he didn't want to just tell us the best sellers and explained that since he doesn't know what we like, he doesn't want to just recommend what he likes. If you tell him what you're looking for he can guide you accordingly! Would definitely come back again.

    My Dad, making sandwiches for us
    Amy M.

    Ordered takeout for Father's Day and couldn't have been happier with the meat, service, and pricing. We had corned beef (both reg and lean) and pastrami and everyone was happy. Owner provided great personal service. Cash or Venmo only.

    Jay M.

    I stopped in for a Black and Thorny pastrami , bag of chips, a root beer, and to try a roast beef Knish served hot. All was $ 26.40 ... a bit pricey for lunch , but knish add on. Pickle was fresh as always and good , needed some a small scoop potato salad . The knish I really liked but was a beef one vs. a roast beef one asked for? But was filled and 2 of those was plenty for a lunch. Sandwich was good as I have ordered before the same sandwich and why I go back... I was annoyed as some guy was hogging one of few tables working on lap top then takes a 2nd table to take a call? WTF ... after call he leaves? I hope he lunch first ? I had to sit at a dirty rear table ? Food all good. Restroom needs a big cleaning as saw older woman using... would gross me out if my mother had to use it . Dirty finish on table needs an upgrade... I would give a 5 stars again but a good cleaning painting is warranted to promote a clean eating vibe...I'll stop back again . They should add a steamed pastrami , provolone, mustard version sub roll steamed or moisten soft like one I eat at Lamberts fruit in Westwood ... steamed vs. grilled or heated . Call it the Stanley Steamer...

    Knishes (1 of 2)
    Brian W.

    I've been wanting to try Michael's for ages - I always walk past their sign right at the large Coolidge Corner intersection, but I've always had errands and other things to do. But today, I stopped by the bank and was able to pop in before heading home and order a sandwich. I had done a fair bit of research on the different items and what was popular, and I ended up ordering the Corned Beef Rachel (Coleslaw, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, Corned Beef on toasted pumpernickel). The sandwich itself was delicious and very satisfying. The coleslaw gave it a tang of sweetness and the corned beef was perfectly fatty and juicy. I've had a lot of dry sandwiches, but this one was not dry at all. The meat had a great meaty texture, the coleslaw was crunchy, and the melted swiss cheese added a nice bit of extra fat to each bite. The only thing that was missing was a little more acidity, but the sandwich came with a pickle! HOWEVER, I thought the pickle was a bit on the salty side. It helped balance out some of the fattiness of the sandwich, but it ended up being a bit too salty. Still, the sandwich was great so they get a 4/5 stars. I'd definitely want to stop by another time to try their knishes, kugel, or another sandwich (the "Michael's Choice" sounds good: Roast Beef and Beef Brisket with horseradish sauce on your choice of toasted bread). It was overall a little pricey for a sandwich, but these are above average sandwiches.

    Ruben
    Josh N.

    Great food, great service, fresh baked bread and outstanding meats. Don't sleep on Michael's!

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    Tony H.

    I stopped by Michael's Deli in the morning to grab a quick sandwich to go, and I was warmly greeted even before I got to the door! There is metered street parking around the area, and it is also a short walk from the Coolidge Corner T stop. The interior was very clean, and the decor gave the place character. I ordered the Thorty Black & Gold ($14.75), and a side of the potato salad ($1.45). The Thorty Black & Gold is a sandwich with pastrami, cheddar cheese, peppers, and honey mustard. Although it looked a little small at first glance, the meat was very tender, and the flavors mixed incredibly well! It came with a whole pickle on the side, which tasted very fresh but a bit lacking on the sourness I was expecting from a regular pickle. The potato salad also tasted very fresh but was a little bland for my taste. Overall, Michael's Deli is a great place to stop for a sandwich if you are in the area!

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    My favorite deli in the Boston area. Whenever Reuben calls my name it's off to Michael's Deli I go!

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    Ask the Community - Michael's Deli

    Can you park in front of store & they will bring out your take out order?

    There is metered parking around us, but there’s no parking directly in front of our store. Depending on how busy we are, you can call us upon arrival and we can bring it out to you. If we’re extremely busy, it might take some time to get your order… 

    Do they make French Dip sandwiches?

    We do not, but we do cook our Roast Beef in house and with our steamers the meat melts in your mouth.

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