Reviews for The Essen Room in Pikesville, MD
Pros: Pickle bar is a nice touch, sandwiches are huge, bread is fresh. Cons: NYC pricing ($20 for a sandwich and side, $4 extra... to substitute fries), food is decent but not great. The brisket was very tender and lean but not very flavorful. The cornedbeef was tasty and also fairly lean. Potato salad is mediocre, potato pancake was too thick, making it pasty in the center. Thepickles were all good except the half sour, which just tasted like a mildly salted cucumber. Read more
I had a strong taste for a good corn beef sandwich. Well this sandwich hit the spot. Plus I bought a slice, big slice of... coconut cake. So much love was made with this cake. I will visit again. Thank you for your awesome hospitality. Read more
Super friendly staff and all the classic Jewish deli choices and combos. Not Kosher, ie: cheese on the meat sandwiches etc.,... but absolutely fantastic food none-the-less. Pastrami, corned beef, lox, etc. Turkey Pastrami... to die for! Matzo Balls thesize of a softball (literally! no exaggeration) in some of the best chicken noodle soup I've ever had! We took our 95 year oldJewish, family patriarch there for Father's Day, and he was like a kid in a candy store. I haven't seen him eat like that inmonths. Keep up the great work! Read more
This is an awesome delicatessen. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great customer service! The best place to get corned... beef, pastrami, turkey, shrimp salad. The desserts are delicious and pickle bar has tasty selections. The catering is excellentas well. The sandwich trays I recently ordered were perfect and came with sides, pickle tray, coke desserts, paper products. Theguests loved the food! Read more
First time here and we are hooked. Everything is made in house. The entire staff is top notch. We felt like we were part of the... family. This place is extremely busy and once you eat here you will know why. The portions are huge and nothing is held back.You get your moneys worth and then some. Bring your appetite. The hardest part of going here is deciding what to get! Don'tleave without getting dessert or take one home. You can taste the love in everything you get. Thank you for the deliciouslunch. We can't wait to come back! 3/6/2022 - Thank goodness for the Essen Room! They never disappoint. The sandwiches here aredelicious as the first time we ever came here. The place was packed today!! I finally ordered the smooth whitefish salad and I'mso mad that I waited so long to try it. It is delicious!! Can't wait to return. Read more
Everybody knows by now that I love good food. What few people know is that I grew up on Jewish soul food. My mom was a cook at a... Jewish catering company where she bought home some of the most delicious fare. So, here?s the skinny. If you want some real gooddeli and some wonderful motzah ball soup and great pastries (they sell cake by the SLAB), you want the Essen Room. Lots of folkschatting and eating. Great pickle bar too! Read more
My all time favorite Hamentashen.Its buttery,chocolately and sweet triangular filled pocket pastry.Bagel and nova spread are... good also.???????????? Read more
AMAZING TASTING FOOD! You have to try the Jewish or Pastrami Cheesesteak. Of course, you can never go wrong with a hot Corned... Beef sandwich. The service is good. They have servers that will bring your food to your table.. That's right, they have seating.And, it's just a whole vibe for a lunch date. I recommend!!! Read more