Uncle Henry's Deli

ndinh

California

4.63/5  rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5 | $$

Very random place in Downey. From the outside, it looks like an old deli that's been around awhile (and it has). Walking in, there are a dozen or so tables with metal chairs. On the right is a large deli counter where you would normally place your food orders. Very typically Italian deli look. The unassuming part is that straight on the back wall are 70+ taps. Various signs and a monitor lets you know what's serving. It's kind of unclear because not all the beers are on the monitor/signs so some you just have to guess or ask. I had an Abyss and a Maharaja and my friends had a Hercules, 3 Philosophers, Deliverance. All beers were fresh and poured in appropriate glasseware and generously filled passed their mark. From the pictures online, it seems like the beers/taps may be a new addition so some of the kinks such as an updated beerlist, needs to be worked out. Service was excellent. The evening manager greeted us and knew us by name the whole night. We also had sandwiches which were all hits. Don't expect a fancy gastropub because this is not. This is a super casual spot with an awesome selection of beers and good sandwiches. I found myself saying how I wish there was a little hangout like this closer to home...more than a few times that night.

04-17-2013 20:46:10 | More by ndinh