Is Langer's Delicatessen worth it for history buffs?
DependsFor history
Langer's Delicatessen offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Old-school, no-nonsense and proud of one thing it does better than almost anywhere: the pastrami. A daytime LA institution, though the surrounding MacArthur Park area and limited hours need planning.
- Price
- Affordable / moderate
- Time
- 45 min – 1 hour
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Langer's Delicatessen worth it…
How we verified
- Westlake deli famous for the #19 (hot pastrami, cole slaw, Swiss, Russian dressing on rye); a two-time James Beard America's Classics winner and Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree. · langersdeli.com
- Celebrated its 79th anniversary on June 17, 2026. · langersdeli.com
- Supporting source · en.wikipedia.org