Katzinger's Delicatessen
Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: (614) 228-3354
- Price:
- $
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- Sandwich 2005, Sandwich 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm Sat 9am-9:30pm Sun 9am-8:30pm
Editorial Review for Katzinger's Delicatessen – by Terry Ward Libby
The Scene
Katzinger's is a colorful, big-city deli with cases full of scratch-made fish salads, vegetable and pasta salads, kosher meats, imported salamis and cheeses. It sits smack between downtown Columbus and the edge of quaint but upscale German Village. A few umbrella tables on the sidewalk offer a big view of the downtown skyline--and noisy I-70.
The Food
The menu board offers 100 intriguing, over-stuffed sandwich combos, each one grilled while you wait. Try the serve-yourself pickle barrels. Katzinger's cases are filled with traditional blintzes, knishes, rugalach pastries and cheesecake. Exceptional coffee and a good beer selection add to the draw. The kitchen here is on New York City time, though, so expect a wait.
Don't Miss
Katzinger's Reuben is a legend. Extra lean corned beef is layered an inch and a half thick, and the sandwich comes on hot, buttery slices of sturdy rye bread.
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Insider Tips
Where the Stars ShineRepeat patrons include Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton.
Musical ChairsStake out a table in a hurry, because seating inside is limited, especially during lunch hour.
The ShoppingKatzinger's is a great place to shop for gourmet condiments, pastas, olives and fine olive oils.
User Reviews for Katzinger's Delicatessen
06/04/2008 Posted by John1Richard
The corned beef sandwiches have degraded. Based on 2 visits a montyh appart, the corned beef was found to be very tough(rubbery) and appeared to be undercooked. The pickles are still very good.
Pros: Pickles are still good
Cons: Corned beef is tough and rebbery. Appears to be undercooked
04/23/2008 Posted by mcbare
The menu is extensive, and the food is good, but the girl behind the counter was unnecessarily hostile to my father in front of a large group of people. Apparently asking her to clarify how the food gets to the customers was some kind of veiled insult for reasons known only to her. It was highly embarrassing, particularly since I was introducing my extended family to the restaurant, and I was treating. While our sandwiches were fine, the frosty encounter was enough to keep all of us from returning. I noted in the review that Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton were repeat customers. I wonder if they would get the same kind of treatment if they asked a simple question to someone behind the counter.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Hostile service
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