Langers Deli
An iconic nearly 80-year-old deli in Los Angeles struggling to survive due to surrounding urban chaos and homelessness.
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Summary
Langer's Deli, also known as Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant, is a celebrated kosher-style delicatessen established in June 1947 by Albert J. Langer. Situated at 704 South Alvarado Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, opposite MacArthur Park, the 137-seat restaurant is famed for its iconic No. 19 pastrami on rye sandwich, praised by the Los Angeles Times as 'the Marilyn Monroe of pastrami sandwiches.' Over its operational history, Langer's Deli has sold over twenty million pounds of pastrami. In contemporary political and economic discourse, the establishment has been cited by political commentator Steve Hilton as an example of a legacy small business impacted by municipal policies such as the legalization of street vending.
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Research Data
Extracted Attributes
Owner
Langer family
Founder
Albert J. Langer
Website
www.langersdeli.com
Location
704 South Alvarado Street, Westlake, Los Angeles, California 90057, United States
Coordinates
34.0562 N, 118.2768 W
Cuisine Type
Kosher-style Delicatessen
Facility Size
4,300 square feet (400 square meters), 137 seats
Founding Date
1947-06
Pastrami Sold
Over 20,000,000 pounds (9,100,000 kg)
Signature Dish
No. 19 pastrami on rye sandwich
Timeline
- Albert J. Langer purchases a sandwich shop on Alvarado Street for $14,500 and opens Langer's Deli as a 12-seat restaurant. (Source: Wikipedia)
1947-06-01
- Albert Langer expands the restaurant by purchasing an adjacent liquor store. (Source: Wikipedia)
1953-01-01
- Langer's Deli acquires an adjacent vacating bank space at the corner of Alvarado and 7th Streets, consolidating three spaces into its current 137-seat configuration. (Source: Wikipedia)
1967-01-01
- The commercial property housing Langer's Deli is put up for sale by the landlord family. (Source: Wikipedia)
2018-01-01
Wikipedia
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Langer's Deli, also known as Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant, is a kosher-style delicatessen located at 704 South Alvarado Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, opposite MacArthur Park. Founded in 1947, Langer's is known for its No. 19 pastrami on rye sandwich, described by the Los Angeles Times as "the Marilyn Monroe of pastrami sandwiches". Since its founding, the restaurant claims to have sold over twenty million pounds (9,100,000 kg) of pastrami, and its pastrami has been deemed by some as being the best in the world.
Web Search Results
- Langer's Deli - Wikipedia
Wikipedia # Langer's Deli Langer's Deli, also known as Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant, is a kosher-style delicatessen located at 704 South Alvarado Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, opposite MacArthur Park. | Langer's Deli | | --- | | Exterior of Langer's Deli, taken from the northwest corner of Alvarado Street | | | Map Interactive map of Langer's Deli | | | Restaurant information | | | Established | 1947 | | Owner | Langer family | | Food type | Delicatessen | | Dress code | Casual | | Location | 704 South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States | | Coordinates | 34°03′22″N 118°16′36″W / 34.0562°N 118.2768°W / 34.0562; -118.2768 | | Website | www.langersdeli.com | Map [...] ## Location and operations Langer's Deli currently occupies a 4,300-square-foot (400 m2) space at the corner of Alvarado and 7th Streets "7th Street (Los Angeles)"). Originally operating as a 12-seat restaurant along Alvarado Street, the restaurant has since expanded to 137 seats. In 1953, Albert Langer bought out a neighboring liquor store, and in 1967, he acquired the space of a bank that was vacating the corner of Alvarado and 7th Streets, consolidating the three spaces and building the current restaurant. While the Langer family owns the restaurant itself, the property is owned by the family of property broker John Alle, whose family has been friends with the Langers since the 1950s. In 2018, the property was put up for sale. [...] ## Contents ## History Langer's Deli was opened in June 1947 by Albert J. Langer, initially as a deli catering to the waves of new Jewish immigrants arriving in Los Angeles. Langer had previously sold off a smaller shop at the corner of 8th and Irolo Streets in present-day Koreatown when he had heard of a pair of German immigrants selling their sandwich shop on Alvarado Street. With the help of a German friend who helped him look over the deal, Langer acquired the shop for $14,500 (equivalent to $209,072 in 2025).
- At Langer's, perfection starts at #19 - Review - Los Angeles
Langer's Deli in Westlake is an LA classic and home to what we'd argue is the best pastrami sandwich in the world.
- Langers Deli Menu
If you want something besides pastrami, Langer's serves corned beef sandwiches for $24, corned beef & cabbage for $39, and deli plates with hot tongue and
- Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Located on the corner of 7th and Alvarado. Langer's is near another Los Angeles landmark, MacArthur Park, so juicy and moist and tender
- Langer's Delicatessen (@langersdeli) • Instagram photos and videos
Photo by Langer's Delicatessen on September 20, 2026. May be an image of poster and text that says 'SINCE 1947 LANGER'S DELICATESSEN CLOSED for YOM KIPPUR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 For 79 years, Langer's has been shaped by family, tradition, and the community that has gathered around our tables. On Monday, we'll take the day to observe one of the most meaningful days on the Jewish calendar. To everyone observing, we wish you an easy and meaningful fast. OPEN TUESDAY 9/22 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM #LangersDeli #YomKippur #Since1947 #LAEats'. [...] Photo by Langer's Delicatessen on September 12, 2026. May be an image of baguette, rye bread, salami, pastrami, sandwich and text that says 'LANGER'S DELIC DELICESSEN-EST.1947 ESSEN EST.1947 IME NHARRTS BES WESTLAKE, LOS ANGELES The Pastrami French Dip Seven slices high, hand-carved and stacked edge to edge on French roll, then dipped our own pastrami jus. West Coast original since 1947. "The purest sandwich of them all." Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times 704S Alvarado st, LOs Angeles @langersdeli'. [...] Photo by Langer's Delicatessen on September 10, 2026. May be an image of pastrami, poster and text that says '@rnegie BELICATESSEN RESTAUIR REOPENS SEPT REOPENSSEPT15 15 WELCOME BACK, CARNEGIE The legendary Carnegie Deli returns to Manhattan - and all of fu us at Langer's are celebrating. Too often we watch beloved, storied restaurants shutter for good. So when one returns, it's cause celebration Congratulations Sarri Harper for spearheading this revival three generations after her grandfather Milton Parker bought Carnegie Deli 1976, she's bringing home, "Carnegie Deli is New York and New York is Carnegie Deli." PASTRAM CORNED GEEF NEW YORK CH EESECAKE Mazel Του!'.