Comments on: Harvard Deli – Cleveland, Ohio

By: steeve

steeve — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:12:50 +0000

Grew up in the neighborhood.. Drove by it daily for just about all my life.. Been to this store many, many times… Never thought about getting their corned beef.. I’ve always been a die-hard Slyman’s or Superior Restaurant fan…

Oh well, I guess I missed out..

By: Roy L

Roy L — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:57:24 +0000

We moved from Cleveland 20 years ago – at that time Goodman’s had been our favorite corned beef deli. After reading a few comments about Goodman’s on this site, sadly, I decided not to take my son there for what had always been a near-perfect sandwich. I trusted this review and comments about the Harvard Deli – Thanks for getting it right. Our sandwiches were almost identical to the one pictured so you can forget about thinking “Yeah, sure, they took that special for this review”. David, one of or the owner, of Harvard Deli put these masterpieces together, is a true gentlemen. The next time that cb craving hits, if you are within 50 miles of Harvard Deli, it will be worth the trip.

By: Chip Ely

Chip Ely — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:04:32 +0000

Marker….

Had a chance to spend some more time on you site today.

i think its awesome… I plan to do the lime sorbet as soon as possible.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:02:15 +0000

Harvard Deli has the best corn beef in Cleveland,Ohio. You get so much for your money.
Keep up the good work.

By: Henry Harmon

Henry Harmon — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:38:44 +0000

Okay, I’ll try your other cb resturants. I’ve been a loyal Slymann’s out of town guest since 1989. I tried the Superior Ave. Deli simply because Slymann’s was on vacation. (yes, the whole resturant was on vacation) Cleveland in, general, has been my best Corned beef experience. I wish I’d known of the Harvard Ave deli when I was in town last weekend. I’ll be back in May.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:15:56 +0000

You’re right…it was special in its own way. Comparing the Harvard Deli, Slyman’s, and Goodman’s Sandwich Inn side-by-side..Harvard Deli is the least expensive of the three and unbelievably, it DOES beat Slymans. This corned beef was so good; it wasn’t salty, fatty, or artificially red. It had nothing to prove, it is the real deal. When I went in there to order, the machinery was gleaming clean, the guy had gloves on, and he pulled a fresh, lean, warm brisket out to slice. The slices were REAL slices, not chipped up and fluffy to look bigger. My husband said “good thing I don’t work over here, I’d be as big as a house”, so thanks for a great lunch recommendation!
Slyman’s is good, but is also about a “gritty deli experience” as well as the food. We bring out-of-town guests here for corned beef and the great service. Finally, Goodman’s, at Pearl and Brookpark, has corned beef that is just like what your granny/mom would serve around St. Patty’s Day. It’s thick slabs and appears handcut and not with the grain, but good also. It has limited hours and tons of stainless steel and counter service.

By: Joann Gall

Joann Gall — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:40:47 +0000

Opinions count and that is yours, but I think Slyman’s may be able to beat Harvard Deli any day!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:45:32 +0000

I think I need to come to Cleveland just for this sandwich (from Columbus).