Reviews Factor's Famous Deli

Factor’s Famous Deli on Pico Blvd, Los Angeles. I had a thick cut pastrami sandwich with a side of potato salad. That was a great sandwich and potato salad. They brought out some salty style Russian pickles as an appetizer. I’m not a dill pickle guy and they were a bit salty for me, but my coworker liked them. The Beaver mustards they provided were good. I liked the Deli mustard more than the Sweet Hot. That one for me (I’m not a sweet sauce person) was way to sweet, and I didn’t really get the hot. But it did have good flavor. Overall, another good choice for a meal stop with Wil Powell this evening.

Turns out there is a nice New York deli right here in LA. Factors Famous Deli was just a short walk from our hotel so we got to experience breakfasts and dinners over a few days. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious. Pastrami and corned beef sandwiches with meat piled so high you can’t get your mouth around the sandwich. But you can order half sandwiches so you can at least finish your meal. Another strategy is to have an order of toast and split the meat into two sandwiches. Serve breakfast all day and they have a deli counter if you want to bring some cold cuts or sides home with you. No beer or wine but a big selection of beverages. Service was pleasant and competent and prices were very reasonable. A rewarding dining experience, particularly if you miss or want a New York deli experience. We give Factors four clams on the coveted Five Quahog Rating Scale.

3.5 solid rating I’m leaving. There wasn’t a host, and employees in the general area were too busy to give direction on what to do, where to go, or what to expect. So we edged closer to the areas we saw a tables by which we came to a podium. It was there we were helped and seated. Our waitress was a middle aged woman who was a pleasant one. She greeted us with eyes that smiled. She was informative of the menu and helped us quite quickly. We ordered pastrami sandwich with coleslaw and macaroni salad. And I ordered an egg white feta wrap for he sorts. Chips and guacamole. The food came out hot and ready and was verrryyyyy filling. We had some for take home after. The onions rings were cooked perfect which was a touch crispy. The wrap that I got was solid. Nothing special and nothing bad. My mom said she loved the pastrami and the pickles and mustard offered made that a good dish. Dessert was a carrot cake, brownie, and strawberry shortcake. These were all phenomenal!!! In the future I look forward to trying more items in their menu.

Delicious old world style jewish deli. All of your favorites are on the menu and easy on the pocket book. Great portions to boot.

This is a good spot for soup and a sandwich. We like to head here about once a month during the afternoon after the lunch rush. It’s consistent and the bakery has a good selection of cookies and sweets. Be sure try the pickles and potato salad.

My favorite deli in LA. Good food and old fashioned feel while staying clean and not looking run down. There is a deli in front to buy meats, cheese, halva, drinks… you can get half a sandwich with soup- even matzo ball. Best of all - good coffee with your meal and a real egg crème! The location is a little cumbersome- fast traffic speeding by and few parking places. I think they have valet. Or maybe folks just take a whole lot of time to unload at the front door. Good corned beef, pastrami is not too fatty. the brisket as good too. Plus the bus boy took our photo.

At the same location on Pico for 71 years, in addition to excellent food with generous portions, this restaurant pays homage to the film/entertainment industry and Los Angeles sports. The walls are packed with signed and framed sports jerseys from Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings and include signed photos of sports legends such as Muhammed Ali. Additionally, the walls are lined with numerous signed and framed movie posters such as Mel Brooks "Silent Movie" and "Young Frankenstein", Leonard Nimoy "Spock", Harrison Ford "Star Wars" posters, as well as signed and framed tributes to Academy Awards winners, the Rat Pack, and a mural of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The menu first begins with a black and white photo of the proprietors Lilli and Herman Markowitz, with a note from the the Markowitz Family about their parents. Secondly, the 6 page menu includes traditional Jewish delicatessen food for breakfast (omelttes, breakfast wraps and baked goods) lunch (soups, pita pockets, sandwiches, paninis and chili) and dinner. You can order grilled, charbroiled, fried, dip, barbecue or open face sub sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, deli and fish platters, salads - they even offer diet plates, low carb choices, stir fry, south of the border and vegetarian options. There is a wonderful deli full of fresh meats, salads and desserts, as well as snacks, bottled water, soda and souvenirs. It is a no fuss family oriented restaurant (yes there is a children's menu). Perfect for getting together with your family or dining for 2. Patio dining is offered, but the day I visited it had been raining so it was closed. The restaurant does offer valet parking, but there is parking on the side streets and on Pico. There are a few coin operated rides for the kids outside the front. The food is excellent and portions are generous. I look forward to my next visit!

The food was delicious. The owner knew everyone, which was great! The only thing I would say would be that the service was a little slow. However, everyone is low on staff and that could have been the case here.

Yum, yum, yum!! Everything was absolutely perfect, knishes, matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwich, dessert, French toast n sausages, everything. Real home cooking, no frills necessary because the ingredients are high end plus the food was cooked to perfection. The pastrami was bite through, the sausages n French toast was the best I’ve had ina long time and cheese cake delectable. My wife says the MBS was terrific and I munched a knish that was small but incredible. Factor’s will now be on our regular rotation and I suggest anyone reading this to give ‘em a try… Had breakfast just now, Sep 25, ‘22, and WOW, what a fantastic joint. Everything was fresh and delicious, perfect service and great PD clean grub.