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| - I can't seem to catch the "this place is an institution" wave but I've never been a great surfer. Either way, Corky & Lenny's is the epitome of A-OK.
There is better corned beef in this city, and I'm not even talking about Slyman's. But, if you are looking for a very authentic Jewish deli experience, this is the place to go.
It's like being in New York. Abrupt, spotty service, authentic Jewish deli food, no real ambiance. In a word, exactly what you expect and want.
I hate the pickles, but I realie that puts me in the minority. There's a weird flavor about them that most people go nuts for, so if you're looking for a good pickle joint, don't let my review dissuade you. It's a personal taste thing.
Their corned beef hash is of the mushy variety. Some restaurants do the chunky, drier variety (Inn On Coventry for instance), and some basically just dump the can of Hormel on a flat top and make it crispy (ain't nothin' wrong with that). Corky & Lenny's does neither. Theirs is definitely not from a can, but it's very fine, like it was pulsed in a food processor. But my god is it rich and delicious. And a bagel here is legit. It's not like a Panera bagel as fine and dandy as those are. It's got a coarser texture to it, a thicker crust, and wonderful flavor.
The coffee is in the bottom 25% of all restaurant coffee I've had which is almost all restaurant coffee available. Fortunately, the coffee renaissance of the 2000s means that you have to be in the bottom 10% for it to be undrinkable.
An easy place to make a regular stopping place, Corky & Lenny's is nothing special objectively speaking, but it is definitely an experience that I enjoy!
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