This place is highly underrated...
It is still the authentic diner you remember from your childhood. The place is a timeworn 1950s... probably because they've been sitting around since then while Schwartz and the like got all the love. I know it's weird... St. Hubert? Between the cheap wedding dresses? But yea. right there. They are GOOD. I dare you to do a blind taste test...
For the price you get really good quality here.
I alway get this "take home" deal of a lb of smoked meat, a loaf of rye bread and 2 sides for 18$... it always lasts a couple days between 2 or 3 of us.
Wonderful staff!! Always kind, always laid back, and never fail to make a good impression with out of towners I bring.
I have waited in lines forever at other places and have been much less impressed. The only problem with Le Roi is their sides are not too great. Even the half sours are kinda limp. Great smoked meat though!