Schlesinger's

I had earlier rated this place four stars. But on my last visit, I was very underwhelmed with the service. Waitress was distracted, unattentive and pretty rude. Ordered a turkey sandwich on toasted rye and a side salad. It came untoasted. Salad didn't come at all. Pointed out the untoasted bread and she said "you didn't tell me that ... but that's ok" I assumed she was going to bring toast, but she never did. Did anyone ever teach this toddler that "you" is an attack word? If you're dealing with the public, you should know that. And you should train your waitresses to know that, manager. In this case, I happened to be right; I'd made it very clear as my wife can attest. But even if I'd been at fault, just shut up and fix it. Salad finally came and it wasn't great - big chunks of light yellow lettuce core. Is the owner economizing or is the owner unaware that no one wants lettuce core? Waitress put her coat on and left without once asking if everything was ok or if we wanted anything e

Have been eating here since they opened. The last few years, I've seen the portions get smaller and the service get poorer. Decided to give it one more chance last week. Went in for lunch at 3 pm. It was empty, except for one booth with 2 people eating. Sat there for 20 minutes next to the other occupied booth. Even though there were workers having a lively discussion in back of the counter, NO ONE acknowledged us. Left and went to Marathon. Won't be back

Today we decided to try this deli after walking by many times since we moved to Philadelphia. Service was horrible!!!! Food was overpriced and all of our dinnerware was dirty and barely washed. Absolutely no pride in what was once upon a time a great deli but those days are long gone!