Michael’s Deli

Michael’s Deli on Harvard Street gives you a good reason to spend a little time reading a sandwich menu. Corned beef and pastrami are central, but there are also brisket, turkey, whitefish salad and chopped liver options. The Reuben comes with sauerkraut, Swiss and Russian dressing on toasted pumpernickel; the Rachel switches the kraut for coleslaw.

You can build a sandwich with your choice of bread and condiments or pick one of the named combinations. Knishes, potato salad and pickles round out a lunch, and meats are sold by the pound if you are assembling something at home. The deli also serves breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Use its direct ordering link for pickup or delivery, and check the day’s soup and knish choices before deciding on a side.