Jerry's Famous Deli

08/26/2008 Posted by BACCAS

Stay away if you care about life as we know it. I used to love this place. Even went bowling. I'd use this place to have lunch with old friends from Universal Studios. We’d have a great meal, they didn’t rush you, there was always big Deli portions, so you had a nice doggie bag to take home, the dill green tomatoes and pickles were great, and they refilled the tray over and over, and the price was reasonable. Not anymore! Sometimes it’s best to trust the signs of fate. This place burned down about five years ago, and it took about two years to rebuild it. Something happened. Either they didn’t have enough insurance money, or they got greedy, or the good chefs burned down with the original place, because now, simply said this place is a nightmare! The trademark deli sandwiches look and taste more like something you buy out of desperation at an AM/PM at two in the morning, the food is tasteless and obvious of the lowest quality, and I got the men's room trots from eating the pickles. And two of my lunch guests spent the rest of the day throwing up. Seriously. My chef salad, which used to be big enough to feed a soccer club, was so small that I actually said to the waitress “No I think he ordered the dinner salad”. And she said “No, that’s the chef salad”. I asked her if the chef was Mini-Me. Point is, Art’s Deli, a great Valley tradition for over fifty years is only two block East on Ventura. Go there. Art is still around. He cares. He loves his customers, and the food shows it. Unlike “Jerry”, who is obviously an uncaring greedy punk, who just wants to make a quick buck before the Anti-Defamation League closes down his greasy spoon.

Pros: There are no pros working here

Cons: Too many to write about. Simpy - stay away at all costs

01/18/2008 Posted by leilamh

I got chicken rice soup when I felt sick last week. Soon after I had to rush to the doctor for a shot of Benadryl. There was so much MSG in my soup, I had an allergic reaction - my whole body broke out in hives. That has never happened to me before, ever. I'm impressed the manager was honest when he later told us the ingredients. Unfortunately, this means I can't recommend the restaurant and I'll never go back.

Pros: cake

Cons: MSG

11/02/2007 Posted by wise1too

All the jerry's are good delis. But any true deli lover knows that their corned beef and pastrami are not the real thing. The only place in LA that has true quality pastrami is Langer's downtown. But beyond this Jerry's has good, fresh deli fare!

12/23/2006 Posted by lizwombocker

I really love this place. I come here when I have a little extra money I don't mind spending. I really love the creamy tomato pene pasta. Give it a try, I get it every time I come here. Their milkshakes are also good.

Pros: Good Food, Clean/Nice atmosphere

Cons: Pricey/Service slow

11/18/2006 Posted by dcracer

Hey what a great place for Hot Pastrami and/ or Cornbeef Sandwiches. Great homemade Matzoh ball Soups. Sometimes food comes out cold and must be turned back and returned to get the sandwich or food right, even if it's busy. In the end, everyones happy. Sooner or later, product will come out hot and fresh on the first time.

10/04/2006 Posted by rickone

If you are not hungary and if you dont mind waiting 40 minutes to get cold food that was supposed to be hot, and you don't mind paying 14 dollars for a sandwich that is less than an inch thick, then go to Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City. Sometimes Jerry's is very good, and sometimes it is very bad. The last time I went it was very bad. Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City is not a well run business. There are employees everywhere standing around doing nothing, watching tv, counting tips, eating, doing everything except serving food and providing quality service. What a waste of time and money. On the bright side, it's a great place if you are on a diet and have lots of free time to waste.

Pros: location

Cons: poor service, inconsistant quality

07/07/2006 Posted by ninaemkin

I grew up on Jerry's (half a pastrami on rye, Caesar salad, chicken noodle soup, steak fries are all DELICIOUS) and used to go all the time. But ever since the heinous remodel, I haven't enjoyed it at all. Now, it's cheesy and weird and impersonal, and doesn't feel like a DELI; it feels like a club/doctor's office in Ft. Lauderdale or something. I've officially switched over to Swingers and the 101 and won't go back (unless it's for the pastrami sandwich.. YUM).

01/05/2006 Posted by turf_cutter

After having a dismal time at the Jerry's Deli in West Hollywood, I decided to give this one a try. The difference is like night and day! This location has much better service, food and ambiance. Friendly, mature waitstaff. It is also very clean. Crowd was definitely a notch (or two) up from the W. Hollywood locals that haunt the other location. Sure, some people may balk at a $13 sandwich, but we're talking Carnegie / 2nd Ave / Katz-sized sandwiches here: a pound of meat or more. Soups are awesome - especially mushroom barley; a "cup" here is about twice the size of a normal bowl of soup. Jerry's "bowl" of soup could feed a family. The prices are not bad considering the portions are ridiculously oversized. If you're craving a NY deli-style feast, this is THE place in SoCal to go!

10/10/2005 Posted by netter1

This place has the biggest menu I've ever seen, and if for some reason you can't find something you want...just ask the staff. Chances are, if they can, they'll make it for you. The chicken soup here is good, it's not like mama makes, but it's very good. The portions are huge, and we often take home what we can't finish. The bagel chips and pickles are always worth enjoying, as well. It can be loud, crowded and very very busy at this location. Try it during the week...and at an "off-time".

Pros: huge menu, great staff

Cons: crowded parking, crowded dining room, just crowded

08/28/2005 Posted by montanaave

Price should be $$. It's very good and worth it. Although $11 for a BLT w/ avocado is a bit much, it's very yummy. Lots of tables so the chances of you waiting for a table is slim unless you go on a Saturday or Sunday brunch time. One person will spend about $15 for their meal. But know that you'll be full and probably have leftovers to take. And there's one serve who's super nice & fun!!

Pros: yummy food, portion, nice servers

Cons: price (I guess)