Everyone in here has a story. Hard not to love this place. We sat at the counter right in front of the grill where the real action and stories are. I had the pastrami sandwich and I would have given this place (5) stars but they do not season anything. I know that because I watched. I think these days, with so much emphasis on 'no this' and 'no that', they leave it up to the customers to season for themselves. Dude! Look at the sandwich--it's not the salt or pepper that will kill you. I am not a salt freak. I hardly ever add it to anything, but I do understand seasoning and why the best tasting food is cooked with butter and salt. I do have one observation, as delicious as these sandwiches are (after seasoning for myself) there is not as much substance (meat) as a NYC deli sandwich. That is because the thickness of the bread (superb) and fries (delicious) and slaw( spectacular) leaves not much room for anything else.
I loved this place, and would go back in a heartbeat. The people in it were terrific, fun, colorful and the sandwich was delicious--but you need to season it with salt to bring out the true taste of how good these sandwiches are. By the way. My blood pressure is 112/78 if you are wondering