Langer's Delicatessen
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People widely recommend Langer's Delicatessen, and a few commenters rank it above Canter's. One commenter calls it the top pastrami choice, another singles out the knish, and one diner now orders corned beef instead of pastrami. One commenter did not care for the bread but may try it again, while a different commenter calls the bread a highlight.
Address
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant, 704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/uscrash in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Suggests Langer's is the stronger pick, located nearby.
- Recommendsu/Ill_Refrigerator6960 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026wait time
Says Langer's is worth the wait and now orders its corned beef sandwich.
- Recommendsu/um8medoit in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Names Langer's as a pick, with no details.
- Recommendsu/Red_Wing-GrimThug in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Picks Langers as the answer to the free-meal question.
- Recommendsu/Daisydoolittle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Prefers Langer's to Canter's consistently.
- Recommendsu/Granadafan in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025taste
Ranks Langers as the clear top pastrami choice in LA.
- Recommendsu/Rekomaged in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Rates Langer's as far superior to Canter's.
- Recommendsu/BigRyanG in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Lists Langer's among their picks, with no details.
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- Recommendsu/Lathryus in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Suggests ordering a specific Langer's menu item; finds Philippe's mediocre and Cole's a favorite.
- Recommendsu/abearhands in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Agrees Langer's is good and singles out the knish as impressive.
- Caveatu/grell4real in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Didn't enjoy the bread at Langer's, but is open to giving it another try.
- Recommendsu/zombiemind8 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Says nobody does it better.
- Recommendsu/OnaccountaY in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024taste
Highlights the bread as a standout, echoing the Langer's praise.
- Recommendsu/RadishVibes in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Says they love the post but wishes the trip had included Langer's.
- Recommendsu/PigeonsOnParade in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Agrees that Langer's doesn't need late hours.
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