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For two star dining in Los Alamitos, try Katella Deli Restaurant. It's known for its deli.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Kishka, Kishka..I Iove KishkaWhat happens when Bubbi and Zadie drop in from the east coast and are ready for a nosh?Nu, so go to Katella Deli. BIg portions for big eaters!Don't let the crowd scare you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here with a couple friends last night. I had the hot pastrami with fresh fruit substitute, a friend had the pastrami melt that comes with coleslaw and fries, and another friend had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bakery/deli has some real divine and original creations, like their chocolate-dipped gooey-rice-krispiesh cookies, bagel chips, AMAZING chicken salad, macaroni salad......and their selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a 62 year young lady. I have been coming here since I was 16 years old. There is no better place. However, if you are ever in the Valley there is Brent's, opened same year as Katella. I live in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i loveeeeeeeeeeee this place...... but not just because i work there, it really is awesome!!!!! i work in the bakery part and have tried about 80% of the stuff!! now let me tell you whats bomb......
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who needs lunch or dinner when you can have dessert? If you haven't had a hamentashen before you must have one from here!! This place is AMAZING!! The different types of deserts will put your head in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their bakery is SOOOO good!!! im not a fan of red velvet cake but a friend made me try it and got me hooked, such a tie between the oreo cake which is also amazing. They also have good cinnamon bagel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
French Fry Review: This is a conventional deli highlighted by several sandwiches. Their fries are very large and very bland and mushy, probably frozen. They have zucchini slices on the menu but avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my GF come here at least every other month. Im trying out every sandwich that they have and so far eveyone has been a success with me. The only downside is their french fries are alittle bland...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is alright.. but i love the bakery! and the chicken salad from the deli! =)
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to dinner here once and tried their pastrami sandwich. Verdict: It was dry and kind of bland. I think my gf had the French dip sandwich; which I thought was better, but not by whole lot. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a mildly busy saturday night for take out and ordered the chicken salad sandwich and the photo finish. Both were very good but definitely on the expensive side at up to and over $10 a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Always disappointing. Bakery is good but the deli is just sad. Sandwiches are dry, bland and not worth a second trip. Service can be slow as well. I wont be back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a tasteless Rotisserie chicken that was cold. I am only blessing this place for it's awesome bakery
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WATCH WHAT YOU TAKE OUT WHEN YOU ORDER TAKE OUT: It's difficult to write a negative review about one of your favorite restaurants but in this case I have no choice.When you order take-out at Katella...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NY style deli-restaurant with an exceptional bakery inside. Food is really good - my wife and my mother love the cheese blintzes. Service is as expected - not focused on a prime service experience,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, sandwiches are the way to go here. They stack the meat pretty high, cole slaw is better than average and sandwiches come with good pickles. Besides the restaurant they have a full bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here quite a bit on Friday nights. I really love their chick salad. I really like how they stuff this huge tomato with the chicken salad and lay it on top of the lettuce. With honey mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**A Breakfast Review** Yeah, I know...........shoulda got a sandwich. Hey, I'm a breakfast kinda guy........unfortunately the breakfast here just didn't do it for me. Had the Spinach omelet and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I am sorry to John C. I don't feel the same love for this place as you. I have bought a few desserts here to take home & they have been ok. Nothing spectacular in my opinion but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the building looks boring, but the food is freakin amazing!! corned beef & pastrami on rye . . . HEAVEN. and the best pickles i've ever tasted. i will be back, again and again and again and again. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a graduation party at my house with desserts by katella.Sheet cake, and 5lbs of their amazing amazing cookies. I love this place. Always and forever.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New York, New York - 0 so good at high noon after driving 400 miles with one pit stop across the Sonoran - Mojave desertExtra Large toasted water bagelSplit and covered in the Deli soft cream cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Katella Deli where have you been all my life?The kishka with brown gravy made me jizz on me self. Twice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've never reviewed Katella Deli before. I have to say that this is my all time favorite diners/bakeries. If you like Jewish Deli fare, you need to come here. The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here on a whim, and it was awesome! He lives right down the street and we never thought of coming here until our local dinner spot (Sango Sushi) was closed. I am so glad we got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, I haven't had even 10 percent of the menu yet, so I'll be going back for more.It's a place that has really fresh foods. It's almost to much food for me.I think everything is good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For Breakfast:Lox Plate.Onion Bagels.Corned Beef Hash.For Lunch:Pastrami on RyeCorned Beef on RyeFor Snacks:Bakery has all kinds of goodness.This is the go-to jewish deli in my family ... but they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place. I guess the key words are "used to". While being walked to a seat by a very unfriendly, snotty hostess, an older waitress came up to us and hissed, "don't seat them at my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when I was living down in Long Beach, I had this passion for Jewish deli food. I've been to Jerry's and Stage and this place is my favorite. Keep in mind that this is not NYC; but for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok I love this place. I don't know if its cuz the menu is so large,,or the free pickles they serve. Or really its probably cuz I was jewish in another life and have a love for deli food. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch because my relatives were here and I could not resist free food. When i got there they were already seated and ordered so i had to decide quickly so i would get my food with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers true American-style dining in deli fashion. The pastrami I ordered was good but nothing mind-blowing, and the same goes for the macaroni salad with which I ordered as a side. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good New York style sandwiches and comfort food. Nice bakery to boot. How you doing?
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE coming here to eat!Too bad it's only once in a while because it's far for me.My Hawaii cousin & her husband were visiting & staying in that area. I wanted them to try something new that they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Ordered chicken soup with matzo ball. Got chicken broth with a large but tastless matzo ball, a fair bit of noodles also lacking flavor and not a shred of chicken in the bowl. Boyfriend ordered the carrot...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been back several times for lunch and I am constantly amazed by all the great things on the menu! sitting at the counter is half the fun, bring on the free pickles!
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i used to work here. the food is pretty bomb. if you're jewish, you'll love it. bakery is to DIE FOR. mmm bagel chips.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Corned Beef here... and they have a cabbage soup that is the best I've ever had, and this is coming from a guy who grew up with a Russian Jewish grandmother who loved to cook. I havent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like Katella Deli, but our experience there really didn't compare to many of the other coffee shops around the area. The wait on a Sunday was really long, and we had to wrangle our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a fan. Still a lot of old people and still some awesome breakfast. Service is still weird. It is not bad but not good so I am really thrown off and it must be their deal. It is as if they do not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up near this restaurant, and it's been around my whole life. When I was younger, back in the 90's, this restaurant was very big as far as Los Alamitos residents were concerned. Over time, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good! Sandwiches are fresh and big! Fried Chicken is so yummy, and you must try a slice of the carrot cake! OMG! One slice is large enough for 4 people to share. It is so good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
20-minute wait for lunch? No thank you! Especially when there's no wait in the bar area! Loved the bar area, would rather sit there than in the noisy restaurant area! Plus, the bar area has tall...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most important thing at Katella Deli is their bakery. One of the best places around to buy cake by-the-slice. Oreo Cake is not to be missed. Eclairs and Cream Puffs rock, too. So do their cookies....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I hadn't written about this place yet! When I used to live in Los Al I used to come here quite often. I don't visit as often as I'd like, even though I still live pretty close. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating KD is tough, because it's such an uneven place. This Jew thinks that they are head and shoulders above Canter's, but that's not saying much. Their matzo ball soup is to die for. The black and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Jewish deli? Any decent New Yorker or North Hollywooder would condemn this place. Had breakfast there yesterday. Okay, they shoved us (6 adults) into a tight, 'cozy', booth designed for five at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone brought Katella pastries into work today and holy crap... it was so good. I usually don't like pastries because I think they're too sweet... but this one wasn't. and when it's communal, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is good went here a lot with my grandparents the food is good i love the pickles had the burger there and then best thing i like is the beef dip there good flavor. But the best part is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bite of my sister's left over monte cristo sandwich...and I liked it so much that it was enough to make me write a review. I had never heard of such a sandwich until today...basically its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, the bakery gets four stars, but the crap attitude from the teenage hostesses and the nagging service from the grandma waitresses earns it the two stars. Went here with my parents yesterday and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to meet up with HS's friend and her children. This is the closest deli/breastfast eatery to us. I don't know why I haven't step foot in here yet. Upon entering, they wouldn't seat us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good stuff large portions and a full bar! More of an older crowd did i say older crowd? but a great place to go to for breakfast. The omletes were huge and it came with lots of extras... 5$ bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REVISION: he ate 1/3 of the sandwich. (sorry bf)
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to love Katella deli when I was a kid because the portions here are huge. When I got fatter and older I realized how freakin expensive it costs to eat here. I've ordered the fried chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since they moved the place has gone down hill. Super dirty, even though the manager kept walking through the dirt, didn't say a word to the employees just standing around. Food too expensive and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KOSHER. I have to say first hand that I am not a fan of the restaurant side but I am definitely a fan of the bakery side. For me the restaurant side is more like a glorified Mimi's Cafe. But talk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got a club sandwich and the bf got a pastrami sandwich. I think we should have opted to eat somewhere else because the food wasn't extraordinary or anything....just average. The service was fast,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dad here for the fried chicken. I think the chickens they serve are juiced up because I never seen such chicken pieces so huge. Definitely hot (takes roughly 20 minutes) and pretty moist....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I would see the day when I could actually step foot into the place that made me like fruit pies. I normally don't like my fruit warm (Hawaiian pizzas, eck; cherry pie, bleh; fruit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a meat-eater, come here. Now. Seriously.This place serves some amazing sandwiches and omelets, and the prices are decent. The bakery is worth checking out too. Service is generally very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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I love the borscht at Katella Deli -- IT IS EXCELLENT! My husband loves the matzo ball soup with the chicken bits. The sandwiches are LARGE and they do not skimp on portions! The chopped liver is to die for....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'd be much more excited to go to Katella Deli if I ate meat. I sat there, with my veggie sandwich, while everyone else was digging into enormous french dips, corned beef sandwiches and clubs....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a place to get some grub on (lunch time)....and we come across this place at the rec of Judy H.We were told to order the Fried Zucchini's...but being the defiant guys we are, we opted not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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MrsWiseman: "2 cents plain" is an antiquated expression. I'll be that most people under 65 have no idea what that is.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this place a little bit but the food's not exactly top notch. When me and some tennis buddies walked in (I being the only one not dressed in workout clothes as I came directly from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give the restaurant 2 stars, but the bakery deserves 4 stars, so I'm splitting the difference. The restaurant never fails to disappoint me: my food is almost always dry and/or cold, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All around a great restaurant and bakery. It's one of those gems that you find and hope that it never goes away. The only downfall is that the ambiance needs some updating. It definitely looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Deli! The meats are to die for but also try the Macaroni SaladPotato SaladCole SlawPickled Tomato (The green ones are excellent)Lox and cream cheese (wonderful for breakfast)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My nursing classmates and I discovered this during the breaks we'd venture out from our clinical site on the same street. Worth trying: in the bakery sectionMacaroni saladTurkey Qineesh (sp) when you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Katella Deli is the only Jewish deli I know of in Orange County. Please enlighten me if there are others!!However, I enjoy the food here immensely.I'm not fond of the Coco's like atmosphere but, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going there for their pastrami sandwich which I crave right now since I'm pregnant. The sandwich is mediocre and so the rest of the food. It's a little too salty for my taste but what do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As Jewish Deli's go, this place isn't great, but it'll do with no other choices nearby.Their breakfast is good, but that's about it. I wouldn't come here any other time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their bakery items are to die for!!! I love the Swan Cream Puffs, so pretty!!!! I love everything here. I've never eaten here so I can't comment on the food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been to this place twice now, so i have a better grasp on their ginormous menu. the first time i went for lunch, had a huge turkey sandwich and it was perfect, stuffed with alfalfa sprouts and piled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only good Jewish deli in town. My faves are the desserts for sure. The M & M cookies as well as the rainbow cookies are fabulous. Addictive truly. It can get crowded but you can always get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Katella Deli is a place of happy nostalgia for me. When I was kid, my dad would take us to pick up breakfast from the bakery on Sundays while my mom made a pot of tea. Sounds really strange, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food I've had was mediocre and overpriced. I ordered a Monte Cristo sandwich and it was basically fried bread.. very little amount of meat and barely any cheese. It was pretty gross, with no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive only gone here to pick up the cinnamon bagel chips when im in the area and need a few quick gifts. i havent tried anything else but i like the cinnamon bagel chips. ill probably go again unless i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see.....I have been to both the restaurant and the deli/bakery and both are pretty good. I do have to say that I do like the deli/bakery better with their yummy pastries and breads and cookies!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the bakery, not the restaurant. I would have given it 4 stars a few years ago but then I discovered Juniors up in LA and now Katella Deli ain't looking as good as it used to. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bakery and the cakes are pretty reasonable. Also if you get a chance(call first because they only make it at certain times) their peach pie is the best. It is not your usual peach pie but get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would thought a Jewish deli would be the most happening place for an Irish celebration?Went here last night for St. Patrick's Day and am so thankful that I called my order in to go. We had two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Katella Deli has a wide assortment of foods. The sandwiches are really good. Atmosphere is casual dining and prices are reasonable. Is clean and portion sizes are large. The best part is the bakery, make sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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I love this place. has got to be one of my all time favorites.The food is so so good. the atmosphere is very comfortable, exactly like any family restaurant, but the food is so much better than any place else....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a tease.... you can walk in through the bakery before sitting down for your meal.... and all you can think about is all the great looking pastries that you just walked by! Dang it! Portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The five stars are for the bakery, not the restaurant. I found the restaurant to be overpriced and lacking in options. Perhaps I'm just not one for salted meats, I would give the restaurant 3 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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My family has been going to the Katella Deli for years. You can't beat their matza ball soup and fresh bread. There meats are the best--lean and fresh. The variety of sandwiches offered guarantees something...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm feeling very contrary at the moment. Again, I must resist the over-whelming trend toward positive reviews and say what my experience really was...It was so-so. Katella Deli has some great things...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike everyone else I think I prefer the restaurant to the deli...not into pastries that much. I guess for sandwiches the prices are a little high, but it is still a lot cheaper than any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE Katella Deli! been going here since i was a wee babe.i LOVE their cole-slaw (has actual celery seeds in it, which add an unusual and refreshing flavor)....never tasted another slaw like it!the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*voice on the other end of the phone* What kind of bread would you like with your turkey club sandwich? *thinking* hmmm.... white? wheat? maybe sqaw? *the voice* Egg or Rye? *needle falls off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Sunday was my birthday (Dec. 30th) and I was on the hunt to find some comics that I had missed from the last few weeks, my favorite comic book store forgot to save some issues for me. No big...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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This place leaves a lot to be desired, the servers handle the money, food is over priced. All the drinks are over priced coffee is of poor quality and $2.59 or so may have gone up....If you order chicken soup...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would never drive 30 minutes just for food, except to Katella Deli. This place has some goooood food, everything here is high quality stuff. You can tell how much care and attention they put into...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their bakery can easily rival those on the west side. Easily. My favorite cake is carrot, and Katella Deli makes, hands down, thee best carrot cake ever. And for less than $15!!! You cannot beat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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I ordered fried chicken to go. The hostess never asked about a break selection so I had to exchange upon pick up. I requested a cup of coffee to go and to my surprise it was a small cup, poor quality and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time going to Katella Deli for businese meeting. I didn't read the review before heading down there and I thought this was small little deli. There is many option on the menu, it took me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Went on 11/3/07 for breakfast. Food great, service great, Bakery to die for (have to try their garlic-parmesan BAGEL CHIPS- highly addicting) the prices are reasonable (usually) BUT, $2.50 FOR A PLAIN CUP OF...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for as long as I can remember and it is one of the best Jewish deli's in the OC. I honestly can't tell you that everything on the menu is good because I only stick to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fixture in the area for quite some time, Katella Deli has been satisfying customers with its restaurant and bakery to adults and children alike. With food becoming more and more manufactured...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up nearby and every Sunday my parents would take us out to eat at Katella Deli.There's just too much to love about this place, where do I start? Sandwiches... yum, try the pastrami or my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating at Katella Deli, first in their original location on Katella at Los Al Blvd, and then at the present location. It's the best deli in the area that I know of, WAY better than Jerry's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Katella Deli and Restaurant serves kosher food. It's difficult to choose one thing on the menu because there's so many things to choose from and it's hard to stray from your favorites because the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fried zucchini...you must order the fried zucchini. It's the best I've ever had. (My eating companions all agreed.) Greasy (it IS fried after all) but not disgustingly greasy. The pieces are so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice jewish deli......good french dip....i know i know that's bad for you but you gotta live life right!? They also have a great bakery!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here during lunch break with a friend. During the middle of the day service is VERY slow and there is a huge older people crowd there. It was the first time I had been there and my friend as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years, and each time I do--- it's the taco salad. The food is great. The service is excellent. The only downside, I say, is the parking lot on most days can be packed, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Deli in orange county that I have found. They have a killer bakery and deli, as well as, sit down service. Everything here is good. This is another old standby for my family. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I took Mom tonight for an early dinner. They both had the knockwurst, and I had the filet of fish (#22 sandwich). My sandwich was delicious; it was a piece of halibut that is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate breakfast here once with my girlfriend who lives 5 blocks from the joint.The food was good and I loved the blueberry muffins =)I bought a bunch of baked goods for mom on the way back to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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I live in Atlanta and was visiting the West Coast for my father's birthday. We went to the Katella Deli to pick up his birthday cake and decided to stay for dinner. The menu was large and varied. The clientale...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dude. Why didn't anybody tell me about this place when I was growing up in GG?THEY HAVE BLACK AND WHITE COOKIES, PEOPLE.Not to mention about a thousand other desserts, cute old ladies working behind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i used to get birthday cakes, pies for dinner invitations, & cookies for little kids. and EVERY TIME, i got compliments. :) i'm not too crazy about the restaurant, but definitely the bakery is one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last week, my girlfriend and I went to our favorite comfort food restaurant in southern California. I have been going to Katella Deli since I was a baby, so not only do I think their food is amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There were certainly some pluses and minuses during my recent lunch visit. The service that I received was good - very friendly and was quick with my drink refills. The onion rings (half order for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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I was looking forward to trying something new and was so disappointed with my unedible Monte Cristo. It looked like plastic and tasted like cardboard. I complained to the waittress that I didn't think I could...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection of dinner and dessert options! Everything I have ever tried has been delish...and the family wasn't complaining either...that doesn't happen very often ; ))
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the chocolate chip danish - ridiculously delicious and addictiveplus the little pastries that are on the bottom of the counter - there are maybe 6 different types - the best are raspberry, apricot,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deli... Bakery... Restaurant... This is a one-stop shop for your eating pleasure, especially if you are craving sweets or in the mood for traditional Jewish dishes.I've only been here for lunch so I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An innumerable amount of people rightfully stake their claim and frequently share their Katella Deli bakery testimonies. I remember hopping up the glossy black tiles of the bakery counter as a child...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Katella Deli has a wonderful selection of items on their menu. Porportions are excellent and their bakery is fabulous! But the one thing that drags them down is their service. I worked my way through...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't call this an east coast deli, but for being where it is, it's worth going to. Their sandwiches are pretty good (both hot and cold) and served with pickles. They even offer a tongue sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Drove 20 Minutes to Katella Deli in search of some Jewish Penicilin. Sadly, Katella sorely dissapoints. That the waitress didn't know what a two-cents plain is, that they serve corn bread with matzo ball soup,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years with my family. It definitely accommodates larger families and can get pretty loud at times, usually the early bird times. This is a haven for old Jewish folks and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always on the lookout for a good pastami Sandwhich....Good ones are to be had here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant, period. This restaurant really has it all. For traditional deli sandwiches you can't go wrong. The corned beef and pastrami sandwiches are piled high with meat. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As near as I can tell, the cinnamon rolls here must be laced with heroin (or something equally addictive). Outlawing them should be considered (according to most dietitians and cardiologists)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place, the food was good but the waitress was pretty bad. I don't know if she was having a bad day or what but it took forever to get drinks. The food was pretty good not the best in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best Cabbage soup south of Juniors in Westwood. Isn't a bad Jewish food item on the menu - makes their own Gefelte Fish. WOW! The bagel chips are very very addictive. Bagels are out of this world. At...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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My family goes there everytime we have to celebrate a birthday or we have family coming into town. It is one of the best places to get comfort food when you are down, to have a good time and create good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Katella Deli is a classic breakfast destination for my family, way back from when it used to be on Los Alamitos Blvd. Our favorite part is the bakery: you have to have a chocolate chip danish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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The matza soup will re-grow a dismembered llimb...it is that good. Mashed potatoes must have God's blessing, they are to die for. Knish is very good. Service is hurried, but efficient. Try it, you'll like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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Three cheers for their extensive bakery selections! Our family takes their bagel chips home-- a great choice for a sweet tooth= cinnamon or for salty= parmesean cheese. I personally have enjoyed all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Going to Katella Deli for our family is a delightful experience. We love to go for lunch and order a plate of pickles to nibble on before our food arrives. There is a huge variety of food to choose from. No...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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For many years, I have bought baked goods from Katella Deli and have never been disappointed. They breads are something to give New York Jewish delis something for their money, as they are fresh, baked on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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We have been there around three times and the food and service have been very good. Very good selection to choose from and a wide variety of food to try. Go and have a good time!! We always have and look...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Let's be direct....the service was horrible with inadequate food. Upon complaining to the manager on duty I was laughed at and told "we're not kosher so we can serve what ever we want.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Katella Deli is that rare type of resturaunt with a loyal following. Located in Los Alamitos, across from the Los Alamitos Race Course, they specialize in the Kosher Deli-style of food that is so difficult to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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parking is moderate...
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