The best Pastrami Sandwich in Saint Louis

Carl's Delicatessen Restaurant

85/100 (1104 ratings)

Restaurants

American

Deli

Lunch

Breakfast

Sandwiches

Beef

Corned Beef

Pastrami Sandwich

Fast food

American

Deli

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

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"I’m 48 and have spent my whole life looking for a pastrami place like the one my Dad always took me as a child in North West plaza. I’ve eaten at..."

Julianne Vasquez Rodriguez

"Some things change with each new trend. Some things are perfect and should never change. The latter is Carl's Deli. It's been years since I was in..."

Chris G. Carron

"Very fresh ingredients, bread was fresh, tomatoes were fresh, lettuce was fresh and the amount of meat on the sandwich was insane. I have never seen..."

Chris Baldwin

"I drive 60 miles round trip to get this awesome pastrami and cornwd beef sandwiches. My father always insisted to go there when in town as he said it..."

Carol Haffner Meyer

"It was freaking amazing. No other sandwich in my entire life good compared to these pastrami sandwich I had at Carl’s. Game..."

Kenny Happe

"It's become known that the pastrami sandwich is called now the best sandwich in the world because it is, everyone that I have introduced to Carl's..."

Joe Newman

"Spot on. Highly recommend for their amazing Pastrami and Matzo soup. Hands down an amazing..."

Andrew Shaughnessy

"The best pastrami sandwich in St. Louis! Have been stopping by for several..."

Allison Babcock

"My first time going today and the food was delicious! I had a hot pastrami with the works! Will definitely visit..."

Veronica Ronnie Marshall

"I've tried pastrami sandwiches all over St. Louis and these guys do it right you get it hot no cheese on a hoagie it's one of the first places I..."

Barry Rowand

"I am from NY and happen to drive by Carl's, well I had to stop. I've been starving in StL for 4 months now, until my Pastrami on Rye from Carl's!..."

Katie Hammel

"Good food, plenty of it, highly recommend..."

BigJohn Gordon

"I first went here many years ago with my mother and have been many times since then. I took my Boston born husband yesterday and he was very..."

Sarah Woodard Funaiole

"Love the..."

Kathy Buschmann Munie

"How many times do I need to drive by Carl's before I stop in here?Finally we stopped in today , I had the Pastrami on rye and my buddy had..."

Two Hour Lunch Guy's

"I liked the Pastrami. I've had lunch here once a few years ago and the pastrami sandwich was generously piled with meat, New York style, and it was..."

Rick

"The pastrami here is so very good. I will be back for many, many more. I might even go back tomorrow...."

Matt

"Best. Pastrami. Sandwich. Period. I've never even had anything that comes close. I am as serious as the heart attack I might have because I just ate..."

Dominic Flores

"Truly a gem. An old school deli with some of the best sandwiches in town. Pastrami and corned beef are delicious! A rare..."

Meag

"Long line. The lines are long but the food is good. the sandwiches are huge and all around 7$. finding a place to sit inside might be hard bc the..."

Skeetsak

"I only get their Hot Pastrami on Rye, and love it. Sometimes a whole sandwich is too much for me to eat. I'm supposed to watch my diet and have to..."

Chloe

"I can't believe Carl's has been right under my nose since I moved here more than ten years ago. Evidently they've been at it for more than 60 years...."

CALorieSTL

"Oh man, amazing sandwiches! Nothing fancy, but delicious. You might have to wait in line for a few minutes, but it's worth it. We had pastrami and..."

Dan Hampton

"It was pretty good, we got pastrami and turkey sandwiches. They have a discount if you pay with cash (1% or something, I believe). Kaiser roll was..."

emmaster

"Nice local gem! I heard the pastrami was the best so I tried it myself...Wow it was delicious 🤯 Definitely worth trying out and..."

Anthony (ANTDIZZ)

"I went in while I was in town, and to my surprise they had the Corn beef that had the fat in it. To some you think why would you want fat in the meat..."

Jamillah Brown

"This place is great. Local owned shop. The pastrami sandwich was incredible and huge. Half sandwich shown in the pic. Thank..."

Bob Werka

"Best sandwich outside NYC. This place is a true gem. Had the..."

Z. J

"Excellent 1st experience, highly recommend! (Pastrami on croissant with swish and spicy..."

sean t

"I was at the hospital and this place is walking distance. The menu is nice and a great selection. I ordered a corned beef, a pastrami, a ham and..."

n john

"How can anyone not like Carl’s?? Their sandwiches are massive, simple and delicious, and fresh. Want a turkey and provolone cheese sandwich? Here,..."

Krystal Evers

"Carl's is a clean little deli on Clayton Rd, just across the street from St Mary's Hospital. Carl greets his customers as they enter and offers..."

Thomas S

"If you have never been to Carl's, you haven't lived. No where else can you get a rubber that is 3in high packed with corned beef. Their pastrami..."

Brian Donnelly

"First time here, but the Rueben is amazing. Will definitely be..."

aimee moreland

"Local gem, giant sandwiches! Nice patio and staff. Excellent hot German potato salad and vinegar-based slaw. Bring a friend and an..."

Adam Kruger

"Hot Pastrami with Provel on an onion bun with Hot German Potato Salad. So Good. One of my Favorite Deli's in St...."

Scott Mueller

"I used to be a regular at Katz’s Deli when I worked in that area. I’m very picky and judgmental when it comes to pastrami. Carl’s has the best..."

Emily O'Mara

"This place is a must if you’re in this area! The sandwiches are huge and delicious! It has the feel and character of an old NYC deli! I will be..."

Laurie's Epic Adventures

"Well worth the visit even though there is some construction going on right outside!! They are still open!! Best place to get pastrami to make..."

Keren Gomez

"HUGE sandwiches stuffed FULL. The hot pastrami and Rueben sandwiches are incredible. A true New York deli. If you like the old traditional hot German..."