There’s a special kind of magic that happens when perfectly toasted rye bread meets warm corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.
That magic happens daily at Koch’s Deli, tucked away in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, where sandwich lovers make pilgrimages from across the Keystone State.
This unassuming corner establishment might not have the flashy exterior of trendy downtown eateries, but what it lacks in modern aesthetics, it more than makes up for in flavor, character, and sandwich-making prowess.
Let me introduce you to the place that has Pennsylvania residents setting their GPS coordinates to 4309 Locust Street for a taste of deli perfection…