Best Pastrami in the City: Why Mikey & Mel’s Deli is DC’s Go-To Spot

If you’re searching for the best pastrami in the city, you just found it.

At Mikey & Mel’s Deli in Washington, DC, we don’t do average. We do hand-sliced, overstuffed, NY-style pastrami stacked high on fresh rye — right in the heart of downtown near Farragut Square.

What Makes Our Pastrami the Best in DC?

Not all pastrami is created equal.

At Mikey & Mel’s, our pastrami is:

• 🥩 Slow-cured and seasoned properly

• 🔥 Steamed to perfection for that melt-in-your-mouth texture

• 🔪 Hand-sliced fresh to order

• 🥪 Stacked thick — because we don’t skimp

We believe pastrami should be juicy, peppery, tender, and bold. If it’s dry, bland, or thin-sliced deli case meat… that’s not it.

This is the real deal.

NY-Style Deli Energy — Right Here in DC

You don’t have to fly to Manhattan for authentic deli flavor.

Located at 1828 L St NW, Washington, DC, just steps from Farragut Square and K Street, Mikey & Mel’s Deli brings true New York deli tradition to downtown DC.

Whether you’re:

• Grabbing lunch between meetings

• Catering for your office

• Craving a classic Reuben

• Or just Googling “best pastrami sandwich near me”

— this is your stop.

The Pastrami Lineup

Here’s how DC does pastrami at Mikey & Mel’s:

🥪 The Classic Pastrami on Rye

Hot pastrami. Fresh rye. Mustard. Done right.

🧀 The Reuben

Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, house dressing, grilled on rye.
Crispy outside. Juicy inside. Legendary.

🔥 The Overstuffed Mikey

For serious appetites only. Double meat. No regrets.

Why DC Loves Our Pastrami

We’ve become a go-to lunch spot for:

• Downtown DC professionals

• Lobbyists and Hill staffers

• Law firms near K Street

• Tourists searching for real deli food in Washington DC

People don’t just say it’s good.
They say it’s the best pastrami in DC.

And once you taste it — you’ll know why.

Catering the Best Pastrami in Washington DC

Need to feed a team? Hosting an office event?

Our pastrami platters and deli catering are a favorite for corporate offices throughout downtown Washington DC.

We deliver. We stack it high. We don’t embarrass you in front of your boss.

Where to Find the Best Pastrami in DC

📍 Mikey & Mel’s Deli
1828 L St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Near Farragut Square

Order online, dine in, or grab it to go.

If you’re still searching for the best pastrami in the city…

Stop searching. Start chewing.