Dingfelder’s Delicatessen Reviews

Came here on a cold November night and wasnt dissapointed !! Fantastic place and greta staff ! The lady called Jackie recommended the “Rachel” and wow she wasnt wrong ! This sandwich was sublime, way better than Katz !! Yes it’s not cheap but you get what you pay for ! Highly recommended

I saw Dingfelder's open a few months back and had been hearing good things about this new Deli. I wasn't quite sure how they operated as it seemed they were selling food out of their front door. After walking by a few times, I decided it was time to try them out. I looked up their information online and called to place an order. The staff member I spoke too on the phone was a bit rude and short on the phone, but I shrugged it off excited to try the food. They informed me the food would be ready in five minutes. After I hung up, I set out to pick up my food. When I walked into the front door, Dingfelder's had a counter where people could place orders and pick up food (it looks they have a dining room that they'll be opening soon). Again, the staff members were a bit rude and short with me, making a comment like "oh you're the one who called in your order". Again, I shrugged it off excited to try my food. I had ordered the Pastrami sandwich and Soup of the day (it was like a winter squash soup). The food was just ok, nothing really special about it. I thought it was extremely overpriced for what you get. I wish I had taken pictures, but I don't plan on going back anytime soon.

Second best in USA only exceeded by Katz’s Deli in NYC. Fabulous pastrami and turkey sandwiches- better than Nate N Al in Beverly Hills. Brent’s Deli in LA comes close to quality of Dingfelder’s. RESTAURANT: A+ Food quality A Value A Ambiance A Location *NA People watching A Staff *NA Service *NA Scene *NA Decor *NA- takeout only

The sandwiches are steeply priced at $22 and some change, but when you bite into the Pastrami at Dingfelders, you know where your money went. It used to be the case that if you wanted Pastrami in Seattle, you either settled for Tat's or, god forbid, you went to the Roxy in Fremont, but since Dingfelder's opened we can honestly say Seattle is on the Pastrami map. I have never ordered anything there besides the Pastrami sandwich and I think if I kept going there for 10 years that's all I would order because I can't bring myself to risk my order on something else. The other stuff on the menu could be great, could be horrible, I wouldn't know. Doesn't matter. For the Pastrami alone it's worth shelling out the 22 bucks. The meat is generously laid on, juicy, seasoned with a cook unafraid of real flavor, the bread is store bought Jewish rye. Perfect. The pickles come a range of very pickled to only slightly and there is always a surprisingly palatable coleslaw as accompaniment. If you can find better Pastrami, you must be in Los Angeles.

We are Montrealers, used to Montreal's wonderful smoked meat. It's different than pastrami, and better. But Dingfelder's delivered, big time. Their pastrami was wonderful, flavorful and lean, encased in perfect East Coast rye bread. Their sandwiches are enormous, so we went with "Seattle Style", which is half the meat, and that was perfect. Caution: for some reason, Seattle-ites like Russian dressing on their sandwiches, so it is spread on all sandwiches unless you tell them otherwise. Sandwiches come with a tiny bit of good coleslaw, and with a small selection of pickles. Their matzoh ball soup is good, too, hearty and also flavorful, with a light, fluffy matzoh ball. The restaurant looks a bit odd and un-restaurant-like, but all employees were welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!!!

Delicious and authentic Deli food. Excellent meat, fresh homemade sides, and great service. If they reopened dine-in it would officially be perfect.

Up to our very high Bronx and Brooklyn standards. Very generous portion on excellent rye bread (with kümmel). Potato salad needed vinegar. This place is a wonderful addition to Seattle! Visit !

Great deli sandwiches, best pastrami I have had for a long time. Outstanding flavor, worth every penny. Can’t wait to go back

While walking around Capital Hill we found this deli and I'm glad we did. The service was very friendly, it serves really good deli food (include delicious pickles) and the prices aren't unreasonable. Make sure you check the prices on the menu, since some of the fancier smoked salmon items are a little expensive.

For those craving authentic taste of a Jewish deli, head to Dingfelders. I walked in on a perennial hunt for good bagels, but once I caught sight of the menu, there was no way I could leave without the hot corned beef sandwich too. The melt-in-your mouth corned beef with russian dressing on fresh marbled rye… my goodness. Can’t wait to try the brisket and knish next time. Props to owner Vance Dingfelder and team. See you again soon!

Ordered the Hot Pastrami and the Hot Corned Beef, one on the wonderful looking multi-colored 'Pryde' rye bread, and an extra side of coleslaw. They seem to take pride in their offerings as they take time in putting together the sandwiches ... and what sandwiches they are. Enjoyed very much - would definitely return again.

Been looking for an authentic NY/NJ Pastrami on real seeded rye since moving to Seattle in 1968. FOUND It! Phillip G review on Trip Advisor tells it all. The one person who rated this establish a one star is obviously not from NY so does not know what to expect from a Jewish Deli. The owner was affable, even donated two shirts to raffle off at a fund raiser for Parents for Student Success. Like another reviewer and there are many giving Dingfelder high marks, I only order pastrami sandwich because it is what I miss most from Peterson’s on Clinton Ave NWK. As to price a deli sandwich was never aligned with fast food fare. I can feed to full two adults with one sandwich. We must never allow them to close.

My husband and I just made our second visit here for lox, tuna salad and a loaf of bread. You can eat in, do take-out or get catering. Their soup looks good and every day they have a new special (listed on their website).

An authentic NY Jewish Delicatessen. I had the “Grandma” Matzo Ball Soup, potato latke and Dingfelder’s Better Than NY NY Cheesecake™. Very tasty and I would definitely return.

Delis are an atavistic part of my childhood. In the 1950s the Bronx seemed to have a deli on every block. I would walk down 172nd Street to Mt Eden Avenue to eat an array of delicacies at Mos-Kov Delicatessen, everything home made and hand carved, in competition with thousands of other delis in New York City. If a deli wasn’t the best, your customers would let you know with no political correctness, “You call that a sandwich? Where’s the meat schlamiel?” “That matzoh ball was harder than my cousin Irving’s head! I almost broke a tooth.” Dingfelder’s was good, and was the best deli I have experienced in Seattle. Of course, it doesn’t match the remembrance of childhood, but what does. The Ding also had no problem with take out, an aspect of pandemic quarantine dining some very good restaurants have not mastered. My pastrami on rye was delicious, although the pastrami could be cut thinner NY style. The marble rye was good, not great, the crust a bit soggy for my culinary taste. The Ding’s latkes were crispy, with an hearty potato middle. They looked a bit too perfect, but with my eyes closed, they passed the Bialystok exam. I liked them very much. Bravo. Matzoh Ball soup had a mysterious zing to the soup. It was very peppery, almost a Cacio e Pepe broth, certainly not traditional. The matzoh balls were not as hard as Irving’s head, but not as soft and fluffy to pass NY muster. Although, on a cold and wet Saturday, the soup sloshed down my gullet with pleasure. A cheesecake finale was tasty, but I yearned for that “lead heavy” cheesecake of my youth, when a forkful stuck to the roof of my mouth. The Ding cheesecake would please most, citrusy and lighter, more universal. Dingfelder’s was wonderful, and I yearn for the day when I can comfortably sit inside, knowing the servers by name, and ordering “my usual.” Our 10 months in Seattle have been far from “usual,” overwhelmed by pandemic and political unrest. My 70th year on this planet has been a mess. Hopefully, the only mess I experience in my 71st year is some mustard in my beard after eating at the Ding.

The Pastrami is the BOMB. MRS. Mabel was a greatbsandwhich too. Nice bread and great pickles. Tge sandwiches come w a condiment container size of iffy slaw. It needs to improve in quality & quantity. The matza ball soup was decent flavor and nice. The patatoe latkes were also just ok. . I will be back for the sandwiches and get them to go. The seating & counter ordering areas look as if they had 1 day and $500 for seating, curtains and posters. The music comes from the kitchen but no music in the dining room. Cider in a can was $7. Order at counter and self bussing Again, come for the sandwhich and get it to go. They are very expensive but really good. Not a budget spoy

Showed up at the restaurant with my family just before closing… they didn’t have an issue letting us in and allowed us to eat-in despite being nearly closing time. Food was very good - enjoyed out sandwiches and of course matzo ball soup. Also tried a few of the knishes which were quite good. The owner came out to chat with us and we ended up talking for a while - very friendly and authentic. Would definitely come back.

Open bright and early on a Wednesday morning at 7am perfect for someone still on east coast time looking for coffee and a bite. Had the heschel which was eggs and hash on a roll - very good with good flavor and large chunks of meat. A bit messy to eat so definitely recommend sitting down for this meal vs eating and walking. Americano was fine as well. Good overall experience with great attentive service.

I was so excited to have a real New York deli here in Seattle. Dingfelder’s doesn’t disappoint. Thick hand sliced,, juicy, perfect pastrami. The pickled tomatoes on the side were a pleasant surprise. Good coleslaw, too. I can’t wait to try other menu items, and will update my review then.

The corned beef was below average and cut way too thick. I’ve had just as good from deli counter at my local grocer. And the bread, my o my it was like bread from a plastic bag. I’ll never go back to this overpriced fake deli. I’ve eaten at all the famous deli in NYC and to say this is even close is insulting to them.