Down-to-earth standby for hearty sandwiches, draft beer & frequent entertainment such as live music.
J. W.
I tried this place today for my first time. I thought It’s a little on the expensive side until I got my sandwich I had the hot pastrami , it was so loaded with pastrami it was hard to take a full bite. I could only eat half of it. Really enjoyed the potato chips that came with it. Had the other half for dinner Worth every penny.
I will definitely return
… moreMr Chance
People were friendly and the space was adorable. I really loved how the interior felt like you were outside, and the murals were super fun. That being said, the amount of food you get for the price definitely leaves a lot to be desired, and the taste doesn’t cover that difference. I got the Nutty Vegetarian, which features sliced apples and sunflower seeds. Normally this combination of sweet and salty would be excellent, but it was overshadowed by the apples having a bitter aftertaste. It’s very cool that they seem to make their own chips in house, but those are extremely salty to the point I couldn’t eat more than just a couple.
Overall the experience was okay, but not one I would go out of my way to repeat.
… moreConnor
I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately I can’t recommend it. From walking in the door to getting our food took nearly an hour. We requested both orders to go, only one of them came that way. My potato salad was bland with very little flavor, and the hot pastrami was sub-par, especially at $18 for a sandwich. The chips were good and I could tell they are made in-house, they were the only thing that had any noticeable flavor, along with maybe the pickle. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but I am not particularly inclined to return.
I hesitate to leave a negative review on a small local business, and I respect the work they do for the live music scene in Corvallis, but I would not recommend anyone I know eat here. I know this is a hard industry, but quite frankly your time and money are better spent other places in Corvallis if you are looking for quality or affordable food.
… moreAlison Willette
I love Old World deli for the food (affordable and delish) and the atmosphere and the people. They have a couple different open mic nights throughout the month and I’m never disappointed. Also the service is incredible.
… moreJoshua Bacher
If you’re looking for an old world deli in Downtown Corvallis, look no further!
Launched in 1977 by Jewish cheap food entrepreneur Oscar Meyer The First, this place has it all!
Bread, meat, salad dressing, water, cheese, tables, salad, chairs, local brew, and is that Corvallis celebrity Meredith Brooks up on stage? No, it’s Crazy Nate in a wig.
Honestly, we had a delicious lunch and will do it again! Remember to bus your own table.
… moreKristopher Werkmeister
Had the Reuben with Potato salad. Got there just as it opened, they were very friendly, my food didn’t take long to get to me, and it was a pretty good Reuben. All-in-all would recommend if you want a good sandwich in a nice place.
… moreSean C
Tasty sandwiches and such but what further sets this place apart is the live music scene various evenings of the week-check their events calendar!
So appreciate having a local place to meet friends, have a pint, listen to some live music and groove.
Seating can be wonky as seats are fairly limited when a band is cooking and the space is tight, so plan accordingly.
Cheers, gang!
… moreB Mac
Great food, and the atmosphere and ambiance is pleasant as well. Definitely want to come back and try more things. The reason for the missing star is that despite an order of one breakfast burrito, it took nearly 30 minutes for the food to arrive which felt a bit long.
… moreCam and Barbara Cragun
Try it, I think you’ll like it! I found the OWD back in ‘79 while riding by and hearing music wafting out the door. A great bowl of chili carried me through most of a day. Met a woman, now my wife, and went there for a first date on January 15th, 1980. Since then it was the go-to with our young kids and guests while enjoying most everything on the menu! Honestly been there many hundred times and never disappointed. We’re leaving the area but plan to always return for our ‘first date’ anniversary.
… moreJon Hohol
We happened across this place looking for a late night snack and found out they have live music too. We stopped in and the building is old and great, lots of history and nice little details. The music was excellent, the food was even better and will be stopping by anytime we are in the area again. You can’t really go wrong with any choices, they all are made to order with great ingredients and the home made potato chips are amazing. Definitely a great place to take a date, enjoy some excellent food accompanied by live music and a good “old world” vibe.
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