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    Uncle Henry's Deli

    4.5 (817 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    The restrooms are cozy, too!
    Scott W.

    My best friend of nearly 40yrs and I really enjoy a well made sandwich. In our pursuit of great sandos, we've tried Katz Deli in NYC, Brent's in Northridge and even the sorely missed but never forgotten Miller's East Coast Deli in San Francisco. So when, tasked with finding a suitable place for our quarterly lunch meeting, I entered "Jewish deli" and "Downey" into Yelp, half expecting to find the lackluster lineup of national chains that PURPORT to make good sandwiches- Subway, Joysie Mike's, Jimmy John's and the usual suspects of sandwich sorriness! Imagine then, fellow Yelpers, when Uncle Henry's Deli appeared...as welcome a sight as my gorgeous bikini-clad wifey. Both Mick and I, who first bonded over our shared love of the national pastime, immediately likened Henry's with the MLB legend who shares my birthday- Henry Louis Aaron, aka Hamnerin' Hank and the REAL all-time home run leader, Barry Bonds and his oversized gourd, er, head be damned. In his 22yr career, Aaron belied his average size (5ft 11 tall, 185 lbs) and deployed his missile-fast wrists to smack 755 homers. All while playing in Jim Crow era Atlanta. Uncle Henry's Deli, similarly, defies expectations. Who would think of putting a Jewish-style delicatessen in Downey, famous for birthing the honey-voiced Carpenters and the self-styled "Mexican Beverly Hills?!" Mick ordered a super sized Original, which is turkey, roast beef + ham plus cheddar on white. He went with potato wedges which are sizable. Me? I chose one hot, one cold. A super sized Big B (Pastrami, Bacon + Swiss on toasted sourdough, hold the pickles) and an Egg Salad on enviably well made squaw bread, hold the tomatoes. Pro Tip- From a lifetime of ordering well made sandos in every major city in America, never put tomatoes on a cold sandwich unless you want the notoriously water-dense fruit to dampen your sandwich! The only mild drawback of my food order was the side of potato salad, which in my opinion would benefit from some black pepper and minced celery. The service at Henry's is expedient- You've barely helped yourself to one of their dark wood benches when they've called your order! The restroom was, yes, as cozy as the overall venue...but sufficiently clean + stocked. Watch out, tho- The hot water runs hotter than the devil's temperature! In closing, you can take Uncle Henry's to the bank. Yes, you'll part with upwards of a Jackson, mebbe even two. But you'll enjoy the treat, cuz the caliber of food is very bit as real as the hammer (aka Louisville Slugger) that Hamnering Hank used to bash all of his home runs with.

    Italian stallion
    Adam G.

    Small little sandwich shop in Downey. You order through a kiosk so there's not really a ton of Customer Service. Although they seem nice enough. It's in a strip mall with decent enough parking. The food itself is pretty fantastic. If you were in the mood for deli sandwiches, they have a plethora of options which I would highly recommend. Both their cold cuts and hot sandwiches are delicious. Although personally I would've added a few other condiment options like mustard. But overall a fantastic sandwich

    Philly cheesesteak sandwich
    Catherine C.

    This is our first time trying this place and the sandwiches are absolutely delicious. Italian Stallion: Stuffed with the meats and was delicious, except for the fact that they had a very tiny amount of onions and excessive amounts of oregano. Maybe if they increased the onion servings, added some mustard in here and decreased the oregano or even removed the oregano, this would be a five star sandwich. Philly cheesesteak sandwich: Absolutely delicious. Stuffed with cheese and bursting in flavors. I would definitely order this again.

    Menu board
    Warren D.

    Not many places like uncle Henrys anywhere. Been in business as long as I've been on this earth 66 years still has one of the family George running the show on this Saturday for my first time visit and he is an absolute wonderful host My brother lives in Downey. He's been there a few times boy oh boy the beer selection is unbelievable including paul aner one of the best hefes world on draft. You'll be hard-pressed to find more draft selections in any place in the entire state. Amazing pastrami sandwich, turkey, avocado, bacon sandwich my brother and I split them prosciutto mozzarella rolls forget about it!!! Thank you, George for your wonderful hospitality my brother and I will be back

    The oink & gobble
    Marisa A.

    While in the area my son & I wanted to try something different so off to yelp to search. This place came up & looked good. My son & I both agreed to give this spot a try. When you walk in it's like a small New York bodega meets a local bar. They have many tables where you can enjoy a beer & a sandwich. Many tv s to watch sports. It look us some time to look over the menu. I opted to get the oink & gobble & my son got the beef dip. Although it's a little pricy you pay for what you get. We also shared potato wedges. The sandwiches were AMAZING and we will definitely return. There was an employee clearing tables & he stopped to speak to us. He was very friendly. There are many beers on tap but I do not drink. Stop by & give this spot a try & support a local business.

    SICILIAN
    Jailene S.

    Second time here and it's better than last time... or maybe it's just that good... oof. Great beer selection, sandwich selection, fries and hot dogs. Service is great and the place is dope AF. U can choose your own song on the jukebox if you'd like.

    Custom turkey sandwich on sourdough (smallest size)
    Sabrina A.

    A chill spot to relax, catch up with friends, drink a beer and watch some sports. Service is friendly, and most importantly their sandwiches are delicious. They also have a bar. I got a custom turkey sandwich with a side of potato wedges- absolutely delicious! I will definitely be coming back for more!

    Inside - deli/ sandwich counter to the right
    Brian V.

    This place is equal parts deli and sports bar/craft beer bar. The space, located in a strip mall, itself is not very huge, but it seriously might have the largest craft beer selection to square foot ratio I've ever seen. Everyone here from the deli to the beer counter is friendly. And so are the patrons/regulars. Came here after work finally after having this place bookmarked for years. I came specifically for the Russian River flight that included Pliny for President. I also ordered the Big B - a large hot pastrami sandwich. The sandwich was very delicious and so was the beer. I wish this place was closer to me and would love to come back multiple times. Even struck up a conversation with other people here and they are very cool. My only warning is that this place is so great and it's small, this place could get packed very easily. Definitely a great spot for me to hit up when I'm driving through or even as a destination (since I live pretty far). Because it is in a strip mall, there was plenty of parking.

    Looks like I made it at home lol
    Marlene M.

    I stopped in here last week for the first time and I had a tuna melt in mind. I was thinking of toasty bread and tuna that would taste like Poseidon himself caught. Well I got the opposite of that lol. My sourdough bread wasn't toasted. It was actually pretty soggy and the lettuce was limp. For $15 I expected a solid sandwich and I was pretty disappointed. I'm guessing they have other options that might've been better but I don't think I'll be back.

    HOT PASTRAMI
    Marcel M.

    Hidden gem! Girlfriend found this place on our way down to San Diego and it's amazing. Don't expect it from the outside, but the food is incredible. I got the hot pastrami and it honestly might be the best I've ever had. Service was also great. 10/10

    Cinthya C.

    So Happy they still opened on 4th of July for those last minute amazing sandwiches. Get the Sicilian #Fuhgeddaboudit! #fresheveryday

    Spicy HOT SICILIAN and EGG SALAD

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    Pretty good sandwiches, and great selection of crafts beer with some hard to find brews available on tap!!

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    3 years ago

    Very good deli style sandwiches. I tried an Italian and a turkey one that came with bacon. Both were very good.

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    3 years ago

    Yess definitely recommend this location. The food is really good has a variety of everything.

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    4 years ago

    Great place! Good service, great vibes and great food/beer! Definitely will be back, you guys rock!

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    3 years ago

    Great service with great food. Small and local vibe with quality cuts. I recommend as a foodie with lots of beers

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    6 years ago

    Wasn't worth it. Paid $14 for a turkey bacon avocado. Still looking for the turkey, bacon and avocado.

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    5 years ago

    The first time that I came to came to Uncle Henry's tryed one of there sandwiches and I was blown away and the fries were bomb

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    5 years ago

    Best sandwiches in town! The potatoes are bomb! Portions are big. Love everything about this place.

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    Ask the Community - Uncle Henry's Deli

    Do you do catering? Can't find any information on the menu

    I'm thinking if bringing a group of 15-20 people here for an alumni event. Is Uncle Henry's Deli big enough to accommodate us?

    Henry’s deli very small in size no patio. Your group of 20 might be close to capacity of Henry’s Deli 20 people at least 50% capacity .

    Do they do catering?

    Yes, we do! We are working on streamlining a catering menu for our guests. But for now you may simply order a variety of sandwiches and they will come on a foil tray. We recommend the more basic build your own sandwiches such as turkey, ham or roast… Read more

    Do they fill growlers?

    Unfortunately NO they do not. But they have a wide selection of which you can consume or to go.

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