Danny’s Deli

I have been going here for over 11 years and nothing has changed, the food is still wonderful and the people and customer service is wonderful. It’s my favorite place to eat. I feel terrible when they go on vacation because I don’t eat until they return lol. Please do yourself a favor and treat your taste buds to a treat.

Was looking for lunch after a visit to the Rock ‘n Toll Hall of Fame. Danny’s came up on Unilocal and was an easy walk. The place was hopping but seemed to be organized chaos. Our waitress was busy so Danny took care of us. Very attentive. Our hot pastrami sandwich was hot, piled high and tasty. Would return in a heartbeat.

Delicious! Very attentive to allergies.

I love Danny’s. I have been visiting Danny’s for years, not only is the food great but so is the staff. I have tried many items over the years and you can’t beat the corn beef but I think my favorite has to be tie between the chicken club and the open roast beef sandwich. They also have a terrific soups and chili.

Best Corned-​Beef sandwich you will ever have… EVER!

Every time I come here, I want to branch out and try somehting new, but the corned beef is just so good I can’t! This is my favorite corned beef, and that includes between all of Cleveland, Cincinnati, and even I hate to say, Chicago. The key is that if you order the hot reuben, it is buttered and grilled, with fresh thousand island and mild sauerkraut. For people with more of a love for an intense kraut, this is not the place, but the size of the sandwich meets the price tag you pay.
They also have typical diner breakfasts and favorites.
The limitation s really mainly the hours, they are only open for breakfast and lunch, which is probably for the best, I would eat here all the time if I could!

Stopped in today for the first time and what a hoot! I enjoy learning and watching a commercial kitchen at work. Danny’s grill, sandwich and soup stations are right across the bar seating… so I grabbed a seat there. Staffing was two people down due to sickness and the pace behind the counter was incredible.
Everyone kept their cool and sense of humor. I was served as quickly as I would want by a great waitress who helped me choose my sandwich and suggested the combo. I got a few tips on grilling by watching Tony work the grill. It was an enormous sandwich and the best tasting, lean reubin I have had. Being over 60 half had to go home with me for dinner tomorrow. The fresh horseradish and thousand island added the one two punch.
You will mot be disappointed at Danny’s. It has become my favorite lunch spot when downtown after just one visit.

After walking into Slyman’s and hearing they were out of bacon, I hightailed it out of there and headed to Danny’s. BOOM. Great call. Efficient, friendly service and they get the order precisely right. No pseudo-​fake, «Get out of my way I have 4 corned beef sandwiches to serve» attitude like you get at Slyman’s. I think Danny’s’ has a better selection anyway. Their onion rings are good (my #1 vote will always go to Johnny’s Little Bar). I got the Danny’s club. I wish I would have gotten it toasted. Bummer… next time. Hole-​in-​the-​wall deli that should be in heavy rotation on everyone’s lunchtime eats list.

I left New York a few years ago and I’ve been looking for a place that sells good corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. Of all the places I’ve been to around the country, Danny’s Deli is one of the closest I’ve found to the experience I remember at places like Second Avenue Deli in New York City.
The staff was very friendly and it’s not a far walk from my office downtown.

Just as good as Slyman’s. Cramped inside, but not a long wait. Got the reuben and so mad at myself for leaving my leftovers there.

Please stay away so it’s not crowded for us regulars! Great old school diner! Cheap, quick, friendly staff, and the food is just good enough! Get the mile-​high corned beef if you dig Slyman’s. Small place, a bit hidden away… interesting mix of blue collar & white collar regulars, always a good sign. Classic joint!

Too many people have said to me, «it’s hard to screw up breakfast». Well I have had some pretty sorry breakfasts in my travelling experiences from bland to burnt to blah. Some of these disasters on a plate have cost me $ 12 or more. Danny’s Deli has a hot, fresh breakfast that won’t empty your wallet, the most expensive plate is $ 6.50.
While staying at a hotel in Cleveland the bartender in the lobby lounge recommended a place nearby saying they had a good breakfast. It was much closer to Tower City and also inexpensive… AND, «it’s hard to screw up breakfast».
They didn’t screw it up, he was right, but the quality and speed of receiving my breakfast was not even close to what I got at Danny’s Deli. i only wish I could have skipped the advice and had Danny’s breakfast on our final day as well. I had already had the Danny’s Deli corned beef hash and if you are an early bird who likes to beat the crowd it is worth the trip. My wife and I walked the 20 minutes and saved $ 10 on cabbing it form public square.
If you want an old school, hot, fresh diner joint breakfast… this is the spot.
But get there early because it fills up quickly.

Danny’s Deli is a classic greasy spoon joint downtown. You will die of a heart attack if you eat there regularly, but if you like corned beef, they’ll pile it on so tall you can’t open your mouth big enough to bite it. And you’ll probably be full after just half of it.

WOW. Just Wow!
After driving by this little joint the other day — I checked them out on Unilocal.At the time — 11 reviews averaged out to 4.75 stars. That means I had better check this place out!
First, I stopped by for breakfast. I was intrigued by the thought of their breakfast wrap (really a Burrito). It was advertised as bacon, eggs, home fries, cheese and tomato. I asked if I could have it where they substituted their corned beef hash for the bacon? They told me no problem!
I got it to go — they made it fresh and hot to order! Man was that ever good! My only regret is that I wanted to add some black pepper and hot sauce to it — but it was still really damn good!
Next up — we got their «Jaw Breaker» corned beef sandwiches at lunch time, served with mustard and swiss cheese. The thing was huge — loaded with more corned beef than I’ve ever seen in a sandwich! (see attached pix). But even better, was that it so damn lean and tender!
I could only eat half my Jaw Breaker this time around — but man was it good!
I will be back to visit again — and eat it next time!

Danny’s is dive deli/​diner at its greatest. The food is good, it’s cheap and it’s quick. I’ve only had the breakfast and the corned beef so far but both were great. The décor here has a bunch of random pieces of Cleveland and Danny’s history which was cool to look at. Both times I have been here the crowd consited of Police and other city/​public employees that most likely were supposed to be doing something a little more productive then smashing food but I don’t blame them, its good stuff.

I first visited in 1999, when I was intern at Plain Dealer and I make an effort to get a corned beef w/​American & mustard when I’m in town. Their breakfast corned beef hash is a great way to start a day.
Simply the best corned beef in Cleveland… I’d go as far as saying the best I’ve had anywhere.

What a find! Driving around looking for a lunch spot, saw Danny’s saw the undercover cop car parked outside and knew we had to go in. Great corned beef on rye (lean) — had flashbacks of the «Pepsi, Pepsi» scenes from Saturday night live as we worked through the ordering process. Know what you want, let them know, pay and get the hell out of the way.
Great sandwiches — every city needs a joint like this! I travel all over the country and this is a CLASSIC!

Here’s what you need to know about Danny’s Deli:
–Good Breakfast — great rye toast
–Best Turkey Reuben I’ve ever had
–Excellent homemade chicken salad
–The corned beef is some of, if not the best in the city
–They close at 2:30pm :(and are not open on the weekends
–Friendly and fast service, decent prices, and great food

This is my favorite deli in the entire country!
I travel alot. . I grew up in Akron Ohio and used to make the hour + drive to Cleveland just to eat at Danny’s
Now I live in Phoenix Arizona and still go to Danny’s as often as I can,. . I might visit my Mom and Dad while I’m there,.. . but I will never miss the Best Corned Beef Sandwiches I have ever had !. .. My kids will also say if we go on vacation to Ohio. . can we go to Danny’s? PLEASE!. .. Not Cedar Point, or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. .. Danny’s!
This place is on the same par as New York Deli’s like The Carnagie Deli or Katz Deli !!. .. I know I’ve been to all of them.
Say HI to George when you stop in at 17^th and St. Clair in downtown Cleveland

I don’t think you can miss here to be honest. I’ve gone here for breakfast several times and always got the breakfast burrito, which is really good. They put the hashbrowns inside which is never a bad idea. As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve had breakfast here and ordered sandwiches to take home for later. They’re that good. I like the lunches better than breakfast. Corned beef, pastrami… you name it, they’re all great. The New Yorker is my favorite because it’s loaded with meat and cole slaw.
It’s a small place, but great people and great service. You go there twice and they’ll remember you for life. There are regulars EVERYWHERE which always says something.