A true Maryland institution, Attman’s Delicatessen is well-known for its genuine Jewish American deli food and its long-standing family heritage. Harry Attman, a Ukrainian immigrant, opened the deli in 1915 on Baltimore’s famed Corned Beef Row. At first, it was just a tiny grocery store that sold foreign goods. With a second site opening in Montgomery County, Maryland in 2012 and Harbor Point (Baltimore) last year, it gradually changed its focus to the now-famous deli meats and sandwiches that have made it a renowned landmark.
It is the longest continually family-owned Jewish deli in the United States, having been operated by the Attman family for five generations. The foundation of Attman’s identity is its rich history, which has drawn generations of devoted patrons who value the steady quality and nostalgic ambiance.
Since the corned beef and pastrami are still made and cut the old-fashioned way, Attman’s is especially well-known for their heaping sandwiches. In addition to these favorites, the menu offers a large selection of deli mainstays, like as brisket, latkes, hot dogs, knishes, matzo ball soup, Reubens, and a range of housemade pickles. As one of Food & Wine’s Best Hot Dogs in Every State and one of Food Network’s 51 Best Delis in the Nation, the deli has achieved widespread recognition.
Although its flagship store is still located on Baltimore’s Lombard Street, Attman’s has grown. In 2012, the deli launched its first store in what is now Cabin John Village in Potomac, Maryland. Attman’s swiftly moved to its new location in Park Potomac in September 2020, continuing to service its devoted clients in the DC Metro Area, after a contractual conflict forced its closure in April 2020.
