I'd call Leven Deli Co. a modern deli with both newer and traditional items. What's typical is…read morethat it is busy and lively inside. There's also ample outdoor seating, depending on the weather. The menu has many delectable items making it hard to choose, in a good way. In fact, if I lived in Denver, I'd go back again and again to try everything. The "newer" items include Thai curry lentil soup (which was excellent). grilled kabobs, marinated artichokes, esquites, picked cauliflower (excellent and very tart), dolmas (good, standard dolma), a braised pork sandwich, pimento grilled cheese, and many other items from which to choose. The more traditional items are the classic pastrami, reuben, turkey club, and more, plus a meat / deli counter, giving Leven solid delicatessen cred. The french curry potato salad was excellent. The BLT was one of the best ever had according to my friend. The focaccia & mozzarella was amazing as well. For dessert and I admit an impulse buy at the register, the chocolate, tahini, malted milk brownie was thick, decadent, unique and even better the next day. Great location near the Denver Art Museum, making it a great stop after or before perusing the museum, but probably after because you'll be hungry - you gotta eat something. 5/5, 8.5/10.

I rarely leave a review weighted by anything but the food but I found everything about this place…read moreto be so irritating that I can't help myself. The lack of hospitality and thoughtfulness outside the food is regrettable. The first thing in the door you wonder what you're supposed to do. Someone finally came to get us to direct us but you walk to the back of the restaurant and order at the counter. It's really loud so you need to really listen and speak up. It's night club music. Really bad and inexplicably inappropriate for a restaurant. Who's this for? The employees? I couldn't wait to leave 15 minutes into my visit. They have pepper grinders over by the self serve water station. All empty. We asked the person behind the counter and she said she was surprised that they still had those out there and pointed us to the other side of the restaurant where they have those pepper shakers with the bland tasteless stuff. She didn't go get the grinders. They were there for the entire visit. Someone came by and offered us free biscuits. Neither of us wanted one. We couldn't hear what she was saying. I shook my head no but she left one. She wasn't really interested in our response and you could tell she wasn't interested in doing what she was doing at all. We didn't touch it. My wife ordered tomato soup and a southwest salad. She said neither were special. I liked my pastrami Reuben but thought the pickles were unnecessarily spicy. Way over the top for no reason. Someone knows how to bake bread and that's the only nice thing I'm going to say about this restaurant. DoorDash maybe?

This market is situated in a beautiful section of Denver called Park Hill. It has an old world feel…read moreto it inside with Italian specialties and antiques strewn about the store. There's plenty to choose from from fresh produce to frozen ravioli. We picked up some fresh mozz and some peppers and an eggplant sandwich. Everything was delicious and the staff is very friendly. Loved this place.

Good local market by City Park! Had a good selection of fresh veggies, cheese, and homemade meals,…read morealong with a good deli section for fresh sandwiches. I got the #1 Italian; it was a good sandwich - great bread and all of the components go well together. The pickle was good touch too. I will say while it is a very photogenic sandwich, it is not quite as loaded from end to end as the center cut is. Still a lot of meat and filling, though. Great local spot. Would recommend if you're looking for a good local deli or mini market.

Delectable sandwich & Greek salad! I'm originally from New…read moreYork so I wanted authentic taste and a crisp flavor bursts in my layers of Greek salad. My spirits and digestive system were super satisfied. It was a legit NY style deli/ bagel shop. Everything I desired was met! I even left with a fabulous new sticker for my collection!

Ordered the super club from "off the menu" menu and it is very good…read more Portion size is good and the ingredients are fresh. I get downtown and Denver are expensive but $20 for a footlong sub is a little pricey.

This place reminded me of my childhood in the best possible way. Growing up in a predominantly…read moreItalian town in NJ, (a few miles from NYC), I had lots of wonderful Italian food. Lou's was a cute & cozy deli that made us the most amazing Italian style sandwiches. They also had home made pastas, speciality grocery items & catering. There was limited indoor seating with one table for six, some counter seating & an outdoor patio. We parked on the street. We ordered the Chicken Parm & the Fried Prosciutto BLT Sandwiches online & ate there. Our order was ready right on time & the staff were friendly & fast. The Chicken Parm was delicious - a nicely seasoned chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella & a very flavorful marinara sauce. My favorite was the Fried Prosciutto BLT, it was fantastic. The prosciutto was crispy & was instead of bacon. In addition, there was shredded lettuce, tomato & a great tasting garlic aioli on a toasted Ciabatta Roll. I loved this place - I can't wait to go back!

I can't believe I've been sleeping on Lou's. My house contractor actually told me about it while we…read morewere picking tile the other day. Raved about it. I ordered for pick up but I loved the ambiance inside! The food slaps. I got the chicken cutlet. No peppers, pesto I. The side, add herb aioli (some may call this edit a crime)- it was absolutely fucking fire. The price was right too. I got a pic of the over stacked sammmmmy, the bread was so fresh and the ingredients so fresh. Also had the pastries. I will be back. I came back to say 15 out of 10 rainbow cake!!!!

I used to come here all the time mainly because of their gluten free bread. I just went today and…read moreit was horrible. I'm not sure if vendors changed or how the bread is made has changed but it wasn't worth the price at all. I understand inflation is happening and I'm okay with paying more if the quality is there but it isn't anymore in my opinion. Edit: since the owner wanted to give a passive response to my updated review. As a long time customer I have noticed a decline in quality. That's just my observation, the quality of the gluten free bread is not what it used to be and not worth the price anymore.

Been watching goofy sub shop videos online and had to get an Italian sub fix. Hadn't been to…read moreSubculture since I lived in the area. The "Italian Deli" was so good. Peppers were a great addition. This shop is back in pole position for local joints. Service was nice and helpful- A+. You pick a jumbo playing card for your table marker and if you get the Joker your sub is free. No clue if the Joker is actually among the fanned out cards but that was fun. Good vibes abound (ambiance).

My mom and I were in the neighborhood and I have been wanting to try this place so we got two…read moresandwiches to go! The interior was nice and would definitely come back to eat inside with the nice ambiance! I had the chicken gyro and my mom had the veggie sandwich- the price was right and so were the deliciously fresh ingredients! Truly a delicious lunch! The man serving us was very kind and very quick! We will be back!

Food was delicious! Service was friendly and quick- my son loved his pesto sandwich and my gyro…read moreplate was fantastic and huge! Ambiance is cozy and relaxed- we will be back!!

Sandwiches are amazing - great choices and always friendly service, onsite or takeout.read more

What a wonderful experience! The staff was fantastic and the atmosphere fun. The beer was good…read more(though I would prefer a more rounded out menu with fewer IPAs), and my sandwich was AMAZING -- (sorry, forgot to take a pic.) Although we were happy with our food and the sandwiches we got, we weren't a fan of the ordering process. Some sandwiches come with stuff on it already while others you have to build yourself. And while the customization can be nice, it can get pricy adding each little thing. I'd prefer if they had the menu split into the recommended sandwich items and the BYO.

Average sandwich spot in a hip neighborhood in Denver. Really enjoyed the big selection of…read moresandwiches--there should be something for everyone here, including veggie options. I also love that you can order any sandwich in a half size. They're cheaper that way, and it was more than enough food for me! Points off because the sandwich did feel a bit sloppily made, but it was tasty! I'd visit here again in a pinch if needed.

Look, we all know prices are out of control, so I didn't blink too hard at the $14-18 8" sub…read moreprices. But if you're going to charge that, fill the damn thing up with something. My "bird and basil" (turkey with basil cream cheese) sounded like a good idea but didn't really work; the balsamic vinegar dressing drowns out all other flavors, except that it seemed to enhance an unpleasant bitterness of the basil. The cold bread is dense and super chewy, and there's barely any turkey, just one single thin-slice layer. Complaints about the service I didn't witness, but staff were a surly lot back there making sandwiches. If I lived in the neighborhood maybe I'd try it again, but I don't, and I won't. Its 3 star rating average is well deserved as far as I can tell.

Check and double check your receipt. They overcharge and they add miscellaneous items despite the…read morefact that I pointed out to the guy that rang me up twice that he had added two extra items even after he deleted them, he then added another extra item. Very frustrating.

My girlfriends and I were getting together to discuss starting a podcast and met up here to have a…read moredrink. We glanced over the menu and weren't really hungry but we decided to munch on a platter they had with pimento cheese, carrots, crackers, and sweet pickles. It was all really good and a perfect snack. The staff were fun. They had a good time joking around and making everyone feel at home. I need to come back and try a delicious looking sandwich.

After finishing a two-hour walking tour, I was craving a great sandwich. After reading several…read morereviews, I decided to give this place a try--and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted. The cashier was especially thoughtful and took the time to help me decide what to order for lunch. I ultimately chose the bánh mì, and it was an excellent choice. The sandwich was packed with flavor and served on a lightly toasted roll. It was easily one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Beyond the food, everyone I interacted with was genuinely friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place I would return to the next time I'm in Denver!

I've been to multiple locations before, including this one, and it was all very good every time. It…read morewas good this time too. So why only three stars? Well, before 6:00 at night, they had run out of the rustic loaf bread that both of our sandwiches (the Ridgeline and the Fourteener) were supposed to come on. In fact, due to a lunch rush, they had run out of the rolls several hours earlier. I guess they don't make more bread if they run out...maybe they don't make their own bread at all, but it was disappointing for a sandwich shop to run out of bread. Shouldn't that be a staple for a sandwich shop? We ended up having to just go with regular bread. I had wheat, while my daughter had sourdough. Again, don't get me wrong...both sandwiches were fine, but paying $14 for a sandwich on two slices of bread just doesn't seem worth it to me. Adding in chips and drinks (from a fountain machine where the Coke Zero exploded on you, and the Diet Coke seemed flat) for $40 wasn't a great deal. Guy at the counter was very apologetic for them running out of the rustic loaves, for what it was worth...not $40, that's for sure.