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    Mish Delicatessen

    4.1 (152 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Shannon C.

    Went here on a Thursday morning and loved it!! Really cool setup / atmosphere inside and of course the food was delicious!! They were doing some sort of collaboration with a diner from out in the Hamptons called Babe's so we were able to order a special menu item - banana chocolate chip pancakes!! We also got two different versions of the egg sandwich - one on everything bagel without meat and one on sesame bagel with pastrami. Will definitely be going back to try more menu items!!

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    Evan W.

    Made it into Mish, Eric Greenspan's new Jewish style deli that is at once very large and quite pared down. The space on LaBrea is big, open and airy, with high ceilings, whitewashed brick, tile floors and assorted high-end touches that let you know a lot of thought has been put into every aspect of the design. The kitchen is fully open, with a big staff working hard to assemble and /or cook the items on the carefully curated menu. One stands in line, orders at the counter with a "host" (for lack of a better term), and then runners bring the food to your table. Given the prices, I was a touch miffed by the notion of the fast-casual, no server environment, but there was no lack of people to flag down for help, and I assume the business plan identified this staffing paradigm as the most sustainable. The menu is varied, though much smaller than one would expect at a deli of this kind. The stars are, of course, the house-smoked meats: turkey, brisket, and some of the richest, very best-tasting pastrami you'll find in LA. Bonus points for having samples of all 3 available on the counter while you're waiting to order. It's interesting that they do not have corned beef on the menu. Personally, I'm a pastrami guy, and never order corned beef, but there are many who love their CB, and I wonder if it'll be added at some point. I ordered half a Pastrami Reuben, which is described as being made on "schmaltz-grilled rye" with caraway slaw, melted Swiss and house-made Russian. It's a generous portion without being outrageously large (as is so often the case), and so this was the right sized bite. I'd never have finished another half, but others would absolutely be able to. The pastrami was rich and very smoky, with the taste leaning a little more towards Texas BBQ than the traditional NYC flavor profile. Still, it was very good and very satisfying. No side is included with the sandwich (something we members of the Tribe might say is a "shonda"), so I decided to add an order of the Kreplach, which is beef-filled, fried, and topped with both an "intense chicken sauce" (their name for it) and a house-made "Jewish chili crunch." The kreplach themselves were very mild-tasting and were somewhat overpowered by the sauce, which was indeed intense, though I couldn't say it screamed of chicken. I liked the chili crisp much more, and would rather have had that on a more robust dumpling without the sauce. My wife ordered the Bougie Bagel, which came with Gravlax instead of Nova and pickled onions, plus tomato that she added and horseradish cream cheese. My wife swapped in plain cream cheese, but they made a mistake, and quite politely replaced it with a fast apology. Service here is top notch for sure. The bagel was fresh and chewy, the fish mild and flavorful, and the tomatoes as fresh and big and tasty as a tomato can be. Finally, we also tried the potato latkes, which were pleasingly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. A dusting of cracked black pepper atop the sour cream was a terrific touch. In the end, the food is all good, though some tweaking would make it better. To their credit, they are handing out requests for feedback to their email, and I'm sure they'll take suggestions to heart. They do have a full bar (though there is no bar seating), and a full "fancy coffee drink" menu. They're prepared to make you happy on almost all fronts. Just be prepared for the prices, which are high (especially since everything is à la carte), and be prepared to NOT have a corned beef sandwich if that's your usual. But you should certainly give this place a try -- the pastrami alone is worth the trip.

    Christin C.

    I'd give Mish a 3.5/5, but I'm rounding up since they're still newly open and we ordered takeout instead of dining in. We ordered the pastrami and brisket plate with challah bread, latkes, the pastrami Reuben, the JTP bagel, and a banana matcha latte. The standout item was the pastrami Reuben. It's the only place I've been to that uses grilled bread for their sandwiches, which I really liked. The sandwich was good, although I'm not sure I'd rank it above Langer's or Daughter's Deli. The pastrami was definitely better than the brisket, which was a bit dry. The JTP bagel ended up soggy from the tomato, pesto, and chili oil by the time we got home, so I'd only recommend ordering it if you're dining in. The latkes weren't super crispy, but they were still tasty. The banana matcha latte was just okay. They initially gave it to me in a regular dine-in cup, and when I mentioned it was a to-go order, they simply poured it into a plastic cup. That ruined the cream topping, which didn't do the drink any favors.

    Hand Carved Pastrami Reuben $29
    Erik G.

    This is Not Your Bubbe and Zayde's Jewish Deli I live for Jewish Delicatessens. I'm constantly hunting for the best spots in LA, and let's establish a quick baseline: nothing compares to Langer's. That is an absolute fact. Chef Eric Greenspan definitely created a visually stunning, modern hipster twist on the classic deli. They clearly dropped a pretty penny decking out this space--which it shows in the bohemian-meets-modern aesthetic with lush greenery and vintage records--but unfortunately, that high rent reflects directly on your receipt. The ordering system here is incredibly disjointed for a premium deli: * The Layout: Instead of a traditional sit-down-then-pay model, you walk in, get funneled to a counter, get passed around between three different people (with a bit of a language barrier), and ultimately... get told to order on a self-serve kiosk. * The Staff: The staff members themselves are actually lovely, attentive, and incredibly quick to clear dishes. But having a massive floor crew for a place where you order on a screen is just a head-scratcher. My mother is no gourmet chef, but even her latkes put these to shame. Do not order these. They arrived looking a bit burnt on the outside, yet the insides were completely mushy. To make matters worse, the accompanying applesauce had a weirdly peppery kick--honestly, I'd prefer a cup of Mott's over this. Can you stomach the price tag and the meat? To get hand-cut pastrami, you have to pony up an extra $3. The meat itself was incredibly oily--dripping like a cheap slice of NYC dollar pizza--which is a major pet peeve of mine. That said, it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The rye bread was perfectly toasted with a fantastic, crunchy crust, though the actual rye flavor was lacking until the very last bite. The sauerkraut did a decent job cutting through the heavy meat, but the kitchen absolutely drowned the sandwich in 1000 Island dressing. For a sandwich, a side of latkes, tax, and tip, you are looking at nearly $50--and the kicker? I left still feeling hungry. In fact, I had to walk down the street to République right afterward just to actually fill up. If you are an Alo-wearing, Erewhon-shopping housewife, this might be your ultimate scene. But for a purist looking for a genuine deli experience? It's simply not worth the steep price of admission. Next time, I'd genuinely rather risk a contact high heading down to MacArthur Park for Langer's than come back here.

    The 'EG' Deluxe v2
    Mike D.

    Walked by this location going to Aurora LA and decided to have lunch here once we were done at Aurora. Walked in and you head to the deli counter to look over options in the counter. Once line cleared up, you reach a team member at the touchscreen tablet to place you order. Got our order placed and found open seating to sit at. Waited about 10 minutes for meal to arrive. I ended up getting The 'EG' Deluxe v2 hot sandwich. Now, this was a very good sandwich with smoked brisket and pastrami, cheese, onions and a flavorful sour tomato jam sauce on the toasted rye bread. I did enjoy. This was very pricy at $34 for a sandwich with smoked meats and fresh ingredients. Should offer some chips and a pickle to go along with this, which I did see on others orders for their order of something else. Other than that, did enjoy the meal. Great location and spacious room. I'm sure it can get very busy and room can be full. Nice location that I would visit again.

    Garen A.

    Great experience! There was a long line to order, but there's plenty of seating bc it's on a first come basis and people are always leaving bc it's a pretty quick turnaround. The staff is all super friendly and helped with menu selection. I will say the thing to get is definitely the sandwiches. My wife had the pastrami and I had The Kev. Both were so good and very filling. I also tried the fried kreplach (which was ok) and the cucumber salad (also ok) a few desserts. The black and white cookie is good... the rucelach were a bit dry. I also got a few bagels to go and my wife said they were pretty close to Montreal style. Overall, I did enjoy the experience and the food. Would go back to get another sandwich and maybe a few additional sides. Stay Cheerful

    Robert C.

    Beautiful mid-century design meets urban loft vibes. This might just be one of the hippest delis I've visited. Don't come just for the vibes though--they may have the best pastrami reuben sandwich I've ever been lucky enough to try. Go with the carved pastrami and tell me that it doesn't blow your mind. That meat is so tenderly delicious. People are exceptionally warm working her which adds to a great welcoming atmosphere. Mazel tov!

    Cheese blintzes with blueberry sauce.. so yummy!
    Gayle G.

    I was driving down La Brea and was hungry so I thought hey I'm gonna go try Mish. wow was it great! I had the incredible huge cheese blintzes! I think the best i ever had. They have abit of lemon in them and came with fresh Blueberry sauce on top and a few pistachios on top! I was full after one so took the other one home. Can't wait to go back and try another dish! On the news they just raved about their unique bagels and smoked salmon! Very cool environment. Wide open with long tables, a expresso and drink bar. You order at a counter filled with yummy food.

    Lemon Halva
    Karl M.

    * The Pastrami on Challah Bread with Mish Mustard was incredible - the sponginess of the bread allowed the juices from the delicious, pull-apart pastrami to soak in, all while being enveloped with the special sweet, tangy Mish Mustard * The Weiser Farms Potato Salad was a tasty blend that was chunky yet creamy, while the Lemon Halva was very delightful and refreshing - it was almost like drinking a lemon cookie * Overall, an extraordinary spot with friendly staff that makes you feel like family, a wide variety of food that definitely warrants more than one visit, and easily one of the best places for pastrami in L.A.

    Eggs on a plate with latkes and sesame bagel
    Shanee U.

    New Jewish and Mediterranean style deli with such great food and coffee! Everything was top tier, and well executed. The latte I got didn't need syrup or sugar it was perfect, tasted like Israel- just good espresso! Ambience was well thought out, and had an upscale deli vibe that we need here in LA. Delis, take notes! Excellent service all around from the moment we walked in to when we ordered tk offering water and a see you soon when we left. Highly recommend!

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    Jessica G.

    Felt like we just loved to stand in line like most folks in LA who just couldn't wait to try out hot and new spots LOL. There we were lined up for Mish, spending good 40 minutes till we could place our orders and another good 15 minutes wait till the orders were ready. Kinda understandable given it's Sunday and still their early opening days. The place was pretty huge, giving me a chic canteen vibes with many long communal table for sharing. It's relatively easy to find a seat; it was the wait for being able to place your order itself that took the longest. They did have plenty of staffs working in the kitchen and they all looked extremely busy. Would say once online pre-order's available, that would be amazing. Also probably the bakery spot could be made more efficient. So you could either place order for bakery item there or at the dine-in order kiosk then picking up there, which made it confusing as the staff kept taking new orders placed there, putting those who tried to pick up their orders on hold till we kinda spoke up. We got their Pastrami Reuben, the picture perfect of tender pastrami meeting melty cheese and kraut on a tasty grilled rye bread. Those pastrami certainly stole my heart by how flavorful it was. I did enjoy pairing them to the chili oil provided on the table, but this was certainly personal preference. We also got their chocolate babka, following everyone's reco. Not sure if ours was tad dry as the loaf had been sliced half and displayed for awhile, but I would certainly give it a 5 stars should it be more moist. The chocolate was generously served, giving luscious taste, and certainly good quality one. We would def come back to try out the brisket or one of the bagels, but probably wait a bit till the hype toned down.

    Brisket Egg and Cheese  Chino Ranch eggs (scrambled or fried), New School American. harissa ketchup, with brisket
    Allan D.

    I believe this used to be the former space of Odys and Penelope a forgotten, but fantastic restaurant. Eric Greenspan honors the former tenants by bringing some awesome food. This is a higher end up scale deli. They serve booze. Parking. Well there's street parking. Metered and neighborhood. Which should work nicely as their hours are in the confines of neighborhood limits. Food. Getting in I was suffering anxiety on what to get. I wanted to try everything, but decided on a bagel with cheese and brisket. The bagel was what you would expect, but the combination of brisket, cheese, and their chili crunch was the perfect marriage of flavors. It was a pricey sandwich, but don't regret it. The true noteworthy items I got and am still dreaming about is the Mensch iced coffee and the black and white cookie. I know it's basic, but the black and white cookie was out of this world. The chocolate side was nice and tempered and not overly sweet, but the white side countered it with this gradual sweetness that would build up with each chew. The frosting gives off this amazing mouth feel when chewing, almost like wax melting into your tongue to coat it. The space is huge and such an interesting mix of people. Some people eating, some working on their laptops while nursing beverages, and others people watching. It's a fun environment and I can only imagine this being a hot spot to work in the future. Loved it. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for.

    Pastrami on rye with Swiss cheese and deli mustard
    Clark H.

    This place literally just opened like a day ago, and honestly what they did with the space is amazing. It's beautiful inside. Like immediately one of those spots where you walk in and start looking around before even thinking about the food. That said... I have no idea what this place is going to feel like once it gets REALLY busy, which it definitely will very soon. Right now you can't order ahead for pickup (yet), so you have to physically go there and order in person. Which honestly isn't the worst thing because the space is nice to be inside of. But the setup is a little confusing at first. You walk in and the cafe/bar area is immediately to your right, which makes you think that's where you order, but then you actually have to walk deeper into the space toward the kitchen counter. And on the way there you pass all the bakery shelves which look incredible... but I already started wondering what happens once there's a huge line packed through there because all those pastries are just sitting uncovered. I can absolutely picture somebody reaching over and grabbing babka with their bare hands while waiting in line. Which yes, I did buy babka. And a black-and-white cookie. The staff is also VERY attentive right now because everyone's still learning the ropes. They basically guide you through the whole process. If you're ordering takeout, you don't really use the Toast tablets yourself -- you stand there and tell them what you want while they enter it for you. Which is actually kinda nice compared to places that ignore you while you poke around a tablet yourself trying to figure out the menu. At the same time... sometimes I want to browse around on the tablets myself like a menu, but there's only two of them, so I can already see that slowing down badly once crowds start forming and people forget how ordering systems work. I'm also still not fully sure how dine-in works versus pickup because right now everything still feels brand new and in soft-opening mode. But honestly you SHOULD eat there because the space itself is worth hanging around in. There's also an upstairs area with records and a vinyl player visible if you look up there, which makes me really curious what their long-term vibe is going to be. Listening parties? Guest DJs? Staff-controlled music? Feels like there's bigger plans coming. Food-wise: this is NOT the place for giant sloppy deli sandwiches like Katz's or Canter's where you can barely fit the thing in your mouth. The cuts here are cleaner and definitely higher quality. But when I got my sandwich I was a little let down by the actual size, especially for the price. Also -- pickles are apparently extra. Which threw me off because I looked in the bag and immediately went "wait where are the pickles?" I'm just used to them automatically sitting next to pastrami. Everything tasted great quality-wise though. I did get a few gristly/fatty bites I couldn't chew through that my cat ended up enjoying more than me. I'll also admit I walked in already emotional because I found out Burgers 99 is gone, which honestly really bummed me out since I'd been going there for years. Still... I'm excited to come back once this place fully settles into itself and see what it becomes when it's running at full speed.

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    One of the best pastrami rheubans in the city period. Has an amazing matcha latte and potato cakes are next level!

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    Welcome to the family! (Big fan of art too!)

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    The very best! Great vibe, great food, great service!! We come as often as we can! Don't miss the pastrami and latkes!

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    Fantastic overall! So happy this place was born, LA needs this! Thank you Chef Greenspan!

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    Rok Coffee and Tea had been on my list for a while and I finally got to try it during our recent…read morevisit to LA! My son also recommended it, even though he had never actually tried their drinks. LOL. It was one of his friend's favorite cafes so I was really looking forward to going. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the right time to stop by until toward the end of our trip. I'm so glad we finally did though because I'm now in love! Rok instantly became one of my favorite cafes in LA. If I had tried their drinks at the beginning of our trip, I honestly would have gone back every day until we left! They have so many interesting drink combinations. This time, I tried the Earl Grey Matcha Duo. I love both Earl Grey and matcha but I wasn't quite sure how well they would pair together until I took my first sip. OMG, it was sooooo good!!! The balance between the Earl Grey flavor and the matcha was perfect. No wonder they've been recognized as one of the best places for matcha in the U.S. They also use Uji matcha which made me even more excited to try it. Our first visit to Rok was only two days before we left LA and I liked it so much that I had to have it one more time before we went home. On the morning of our flight, we got up a little earlier just so we could stop by and get their drinks before heading to the airport! I got the Earl Grey Matcha Duo again while my husband and son both tried the Lotus Einspanner. My son has never been a coffee drinker so I was surprised that he wanted to try one. I honestly expected him not to finish it but he LOVED it! He did tell us later that the caffeine really got to him, though. LOL. There really isn't a cafe in my area that does matcha drinks well so I was especially happy that I got to enjoy such good matcha during this trip. Rok has definitely become one of my must-go cafes in LA and we'll absolutely be back the next time we visit!

    Earl Grey Matcha Duo (10/10) - genuinely the best earl grey matcha i've ever had the earl grey and…read morematcha balance is perfect where it is 60% earl grey and 40% matcha Mango Coconut Matcha (7.5/10) - very refreshing and tastes amazing on a hot day but my only complaint is that the mango pieces are too big to fit on the straws that they have so you end up having bits of mango stuck to the bottom and getting stuck on your straw Matcha Macadamia Cookie (5/10) - the matcha flavor is there but it's very dry and messy to eat and I would not recommend spending $5 on it Parking - there's a parking structure connected but it can be very hard to find parking and street parking is difficult to find as well and you might need to drive a block or two to get a good spot Seating - there's not a lot of seating since it is very busy so I would recommend staying outside if it is packed inside

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    Rok Coffee and Tea - Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

    Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

    Rok Coffee and Tea - Matcha Duo

    Matcha Duo

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    Stagger Coffee - Double matcha and matcha latte

    Stagger Coffee

    4.5(884 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown
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    Listen I'm still thinking of that double matcha days later so if that tells you anything at all;…read moreswing by 5sure. This spot is tucked into the corner of the plaza so we literally had a moment of wait where it is LOL so just keep walking to the corner and you will see the sign board. This was matcha 3 on my LA matcha quest and honestly the most memorable imo. We came by on a weekday around ~11 and there was a short line that moved rather quickly. For the drink I got the double matcha; my friends tried the coffee. Ugh that double matcha spoiled me for life. Strong matcha flavor, cold foam was great without being too sweet or heavy; such a well balanced drink! Price point is definitely not bad for the quality and the cafe itself is petite, but bright and inviting. My friend enjoyed her coffee which was delish too~ I watched a poor guy quite literally explode a drink at the pick up counter when he was putting a lid on and the staff very graciously helped him clean it up and re-made the drink. Didn't appear even a tad disparaging and were super kind about it. Come by and have a great coffee or matcha!

    Matcha is great,definitely one of the top places to go for matcha. However the coffee is mid. I've…read moretried regular latte, americano and a Spanish latte. There's definitely better spots to go to in ktown if you want coffee. Given that coffee is the name I'm going to have to go with 3/5. But do not let this deter you from going-- it's still a solid place. Super busy, lots of LA and Ktown transplants. Never a spot to sit at the tables (maybe outside). Also one of the places with horrible parking. Valet only all day and the street parking is non existent, good luck!

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    Stagger Coffee - Double matcha and matcha latte

    Double matcha and matcha latte

    Stagger Coffee - Double matcha

    Double matcha

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    Community Goods - Einspanner

    Community Goods

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Beverly Grove
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    Community Goods is such a cute spot!! I got the matcha and a breakfast sandwich when they had it…read moreand the matcha was genuinely a 10/10. I got the spanner matcha latte and the foam was super good! Super good flavor and definitely one of the better matchas I've had lately The sandwich was also really good. I'd give it an 8/10! I've had their turkey sandwich before and I really enjoyed that one more than the breakfast so that's definitely and underrated choice. This place definitely has good choices and amazing drinks but if you're not willing to wait you can def find other places to go that have similar options. Although, I recommend trying this place at least once if you're visiting LA. The staff are usually super friendly and the drinks come out super quick. They don't really have conversations bc of how long the lines can be so don't expect a long talk through the menu. Overall, I really enjoyed everything and would definitely come back, especially for the matcha! The best time is around 8 am on a weekday!

    Community Goods was really good. The place is pretty small and it was busy when I went, but the…read moreline moved faster than I expected and the staff was really nice. The matcha was probably my favorite part. It was smooth, not too sweet, and you could actually taste the matcha instead of it just tasting like milk and sugar. It had a little bitterness to it, but nothing crazy. The whole place has a really nice vibe too. Parking and the crowd can be a little annoying, but I'd definitely come back, especially for the matcha.

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    Community Goods - Matcha einspanner & Vanilla bean latte

    Matcha einspanner & Vanilla bean latte

    Community Goods - Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

    Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

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    Sliders w/ bacon

    Mish Delicatessen - delis - Updated September 2026

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