Updating this for Covid Times:
While an indoor eatery, they do their best to keep the air following with open doors and fans. This is the one place in america where all staff are properly wearing masks. The sandwiches are a little lighter these days, but still tasty. Good place for lunch takeout!
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Want to try something a little different from the hipster eateries and gonzo fair found elsewhere in Corvallis? The Old World Deli with its impressive sandwiches and eccentric decór may be just the place for you. I'm a vegetarian most of the time, but when I am full-on craving a meaty sandwich, this place hits the spot. Their Reuben sandwich is tasty and filling (one usually suffices for two meals, in my case). If you're never into meat, though—or you're just into different kinds of meat than corned beef—don't worry, this place has a large and accommodating menu. Unless you're seriously gluten intolerant, in which case avoid this place. Speaking of accessibility, be forewarned that although you don't need to traverse any stairs, there are some uneven spots in the floor (it's old building—all the more charm for it!).
The Deli often has live performances and other goings-on, which you might just happen upon any old night of the week. The last time I was there, a troupe of belly dancers was performing. Totally unplanned and quite entertaining! The Deli also boasts "the world's best brownie," or something to that effect... They should've called it a mediocre brownie, and then I woulda been like, "This is AMAZING," but since I was expecting the best brownie in the world, it was really just kinda average. *shrug* They've also got daily specials like meat loaf and are usually serving up a soup or two. Plus, if you overeat, the Deli is only a block away from the riverwalk in case you want a stroll afterward. ☆ミ(o*・ω・)ノ