St. Louis’ culinary landscape has changed with the recent closure of Kohn’s, the city’s last kosher market and deli, after 63 years of service. With Kohn’s closing and the loss of its famous Killer Pastrami sandwich (unless you’re at a Cardinals game), it’s the perfect time to update our Ultimate Guide to Pastrami Sandwiches in St. Louis.

None of the following sandwiches or shops are kosher certified, though some may offer kosher-style options and all can be ordered without dairy. If you know of a sandwich we did not include, please email us at [email protected]

In alphabetical order:

Blueberry Hill | 6504 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, 63130*

• Pastrami on Pretzel Roll ($12.75)
  Grilled with pepper cheese and pub mustard. Served with fries.

Blues City Deli | 2438 McNair Ave, St. Louis, 63104

• The Old School ($9.75/$12.75)
  Cherry wood smoked pastrami & Swiss, Dusseldorf mustard & rye or harvest white (bread).
• Prez Pastrami Reuben ($10.50/$13.50)
  House smoked pastrami & Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, & rye or harvest white.
• Thunderbird ($12.75)
  Turkey, Pastrami, Cappicola, Bacon & Provel, Dressed with Tomato, Onion, Pepperoncini & Boom Boom Sauce, Seeded French.

Bogart’s Smokehouse | 1627 S 9th St, St. Louis, 63104*

• Regular Pastrami ($15.95)
  Classic pastrami served in Bogart’s signature style.

Carl’s Deli | 6401 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, 63117

• Pastrami Sandwich ($10.99)
  Served hot or cold, with choice of cheeses and breads including bagels, hoagies, rolls, or croissants.

Charlie’s Market and Deli | 5048 Daggett Avenue, St. Louis, 63110*

• Pastrami with Swiss Cheese and Dressing
  A classic pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese and dressing, perfect for pastrami lovers.

Dali’s Smokehouse | 2951 Dougherty Ferry Rd, St. Louis, 63122*

• Regular Pastrami ($15.95)
  Classic pastrami served in Dali’s signature style.

Deli Divine | 8640 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, 63124*

• Frieda Poremba aka Hot Pastrami ($16.75)
  Hand-sliced hot pastrami, yellow mustard.

Gramophone | 4243 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, 63110*

• Lou York ($14/$7)
  House-made pastrami, creamy but still crunchy New York style deli slaw made with boss sauce, provel and swiss, panini pressed on buttered, thin rye.

Jovick Brothers Deli | Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 63146*

• Pastrami Reuben Sandwich ($13.00)
  Pastrami, Swiss, kraut, 1000 Island, marble rye.

LeGrand’s Market & Catering | 4414 Donovan Ave, St. Louis, 63109*

• Legend Club ($10.99)
  Salsalito Turkey, Pastrami, Pepperoni, Bacon, Hot Pepper Cheese, Havarti, Garlic Cream Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
• Warner’s Club ($10.99)
  Turkey, Pastrami, Bacon, Gruyere Cheese, Cheddar, Sauerkraut, Spicy Mustard.
• Tom-Boy ($10.99)
  Ham, Pastrami, Pepperoni, Corned Beef, Co-Jack, Provel, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Ranch.

You can certainly order a ‘make your own’ if you just want a pastrami sandwich.

Lefty’s Bagels | 13359 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63017*

• Pastrami Sandwich ($14.95)
  Hot pastrami brisket handcrafted and trimmed from premium cuts, smoked over natural hardwood.
• I WANT IT ALL ($12.75)
  Choice of corned beef or pastrami, farm fresh egg, potato latke, and sautéed onion on a fresh bagel.
• Cousin Rubin ($15.95)
  Hot pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and deli mustard on a freshly baked bagel.

Lester’s | 9906 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124

• Deli Slider Combo ($8.95/$13.95)
  A sampling of signature corned beef and pastrami deli sandwiches on mini rye bread. Two or four sliders.
• Hot Pastrami ($13.95/$16.95)
  Served on rye bread or toasted roll with a pickle and your choice of side. Available in 5 oz. or 10 oz.
• Reuben the Great ($15.95)
  Choice of traditional corned beef, pastrami, or turkey with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Extra lean add $1.95.

Mom’s Deli | 4412 Jamieson Ave, St. Louis, 63109*

Nomads | 1221 Tamm Ave, Saint Louis, 63139

• Pastrami Sandwich ($13)
  House pastrami on marble rye with Swiss cheese and a special sauce. Options for additional toppings, including bacon, kimchi, and even provel cheese.

Ninth Street Deli at Howard’s | 2732 S 13th St, St. Louis, 63118*

• Johnny B Good ($13.50)
  Braised pastrami, cajun bacon, mozzarella, spinach, roasted tomatoes, cucumber and basil pesto aioli on seeded French.
• New Yorker ($13.50)
  House braised pastrami, Swiss, red pepper aioli & slaw on marble rye.

Posh Nosh Deli | 8115 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, 63105*

• Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($9.25)
  A classic hot pastrami sandwich with your choice of bread.
• Claytonian Sandwich ($9.75)
  Hot corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, creamy slaw, and homemade Russian dressing, served warm on rye bread.
• Rachel Sandwich ($9.75)
  Hot pastrami with sauerkraut, homemade Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese, grilled on rye bread.

Protzel’s | 7608 Wydown, Clayton MO. 63105

• Pastrami Sandwich ($7.50/$9.50/$12.25)
  Prepared to order on your choice of fresh-baked Jewish rye bread, whole wheat, bagel, kaiser, or onion roll, with your choice of mustard (deli, yellow, Dijon, or honey), mayo, horseradish, or Russian dressing.

Snarf’s | Multiple Locations in St. Louis*

• Pastrami & Swiss ($8.25)
  Pastrami and Swiss with mayo, mustard, hot peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, seasoning, and oil.

Southwest Market | 8800 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, 63139*

• Southwest Market offers a variety of deli options, including the opportunity to make your own pastrami sandwich or order a pastrami Reuben.

Vitale’s Deli | 2220 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, 63110*

Vitale’s Deli offers “The Steve,” a sandwich featuring:

• The Steve ($12.99)
  Thinly sliced pastrami topped with horseradish cheddar cheese and spicy mustard, served on a white or wheat roll.