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America's Best Jewish Delis
Katz's Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

1. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Zack K.Zack Kinslow: Pastrami is INSANE. Something everyone must try once in their life, even if only visiting NYC, and especially if living here.

Canter's Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

2. Canter's Delicatessen

8.8
419 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Mid-City West · 246 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: Authentic 1950s-designed Jewish deli that originally opened in Boyle Heights in 1931. Moved to its current location in 1953.

Ben's Best Kosher Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

3. Ben's Best Kosher Delicatessen

96-40 Queens Blvd (63rd Dr), Rego Park, NY
Kosher Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Martin L.Martin Lewison: Matzo ball soup full of dill, potato pancake crispier and more seasoned than a Chanukah latke, and Dr. Ruth 'wich is A+ with xtra Rus. Dres.

Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

4. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

8.5
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Mission District · 130 tips and reviews

Rem K.Rem Koning: Crunchy and fluffy Bialys, great with lox, fried eggs, and/or house crispy pastrami.

Zaftigs Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

5. Zaftigs Delicatessen

8.6
335 Harvard St (at Babcock St), Brookline, MA
Deli · Coolidge Corner · 142 tips and reviews

Daniel T.Daniel Tewfik: Matzoh ball soup is truly the best cold remedy. Get some Jewish penicillin when you're here.

The General Muir is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

6. The General Muir

9.1
1540 Avenue Pl (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Deli · 136 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This upscale Jewish deli concept from Ben and Jen Johnson and Shelley Sweet of popular breakfast spot, West Egg, and executive chef Todd Ginsberg has been winning hearts since it opened in early 2013. Read more.

Brent's Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

7. Brent's Deli

9.2
19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA
Deli · 96 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: The latkes here are huge. One is the size of a burger patty. It's served with sour cream and cherry apple sauce.

Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

8. Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen

8.9
1743 Post Oak Blvd (BLVD Place), Houston, TX
Deli · 175 tips and reviews

Mark J.Mark J: World class NY deli deep in the heart of Texas, Houston anyway. Every dish is truly authentic. Save up your calories the day you eat here.

Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

9. Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen

1038 SW Stark St (at SW 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 138 tips and reviews

Megan K.Megan Krumm: Two words.. Pastrami gravy. The homemade applesauce is also good!

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

10. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Awesome throw back restaurant. Hasn't changed since the 1960s and the corned beef is out of this world.

Mile End Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

11. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 315 tips and reviews

Gideon O.Gideon Olshansky: Just as good as any Jewish deli, the smoked meat is delicious and the pickles are too

Shapiro's Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

12. Shapiro's Delicatessen

8.7
808 S Meridian St (bt Sycamore & W McCarty Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Deli · Downtown Indianapolis · 98 tips and reviews

Zach S.Zach Steiner: Best deli outside New York. Pastrami, Reubens, Matzo ball soup, Cel ray soda.

Harold's New York Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

13. Harold's New York Deli

9.0
3050 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ
Sandwich Spot · 116 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Richards: GIANT sandwiches, delicious pastrami, and enough pickles to feed an army

Saul's Restaurant & Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

14. Saul's Restaurant & Deli

8.8
1475 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Deli · Gourmet Ghetto · 115 tips and reviews

Ronan F.Ronan Flynn-Curran: Great Jewish deli eats. Usually stuff my face with latkes, pickles, pastrami and more pickles. Busy at weekends for brunch, but we'll worth a visit.

Zingerman's Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

15. Zingerman's Delicatessen

9.3
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
Deli · Central Ann Arbor · 248 tips and reviews

Jeremy C.Jeremy Cohen: If you're from Ann Arbor, and a Jew, there is a 100% chance you'll see your family friends

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

16. Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

9.0
700 S 4th St (at Bainbridge Street), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Queen Village - Pennsport · 68 tips and reviews

Jenni R.Jenni Russell: You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sandwiches are huge and breakfast is served all day. Free pickles to start your meal and free chocolate chip cookies to end it.

Jake's Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

17. Jake's Deli

8.6
1634 W North Ave (17th St), Milwaukee, WI
Deli · 25 tips and reviews

BroidyBroidy: I grew up in NYC and I can say this place has legit Jewish style deli food. Can't go wrong with the Reuben or anything pastrami or corned beef based.

Weiss Deli and Bakery is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

18. Weiss Deli and Bakery

9.2
2744 N Green Valley Pkwy (at E Sunset Rd), Henderson, NV
Deli · Green Valley North · 43 tips and reviews

Autumn H.Autumn Hood: Must haves include the knish and the pastrami, delicious, every time!

Parkway Deli & Restaurant is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

19. Parkway Deli & Restaurant

8.6
8317 Grubb Rd (at Washington Ave.), Silver Spring, MD
Diner · 88 tips and reviews

Cory K.Cory K.: The Delight was TRULY a delight, probably the best pastrami I've ever had. The broth of the chicken soup was succulent!

David's Brisket House is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

20. David's Brisket House

8.3
533 Nostrand Ave (btwn Herkimer St & Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 75 tips and reviews
The Bagel Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

21. The Bagel Deli

9.0
6439 E Hampden Ave (at S Monaco Pkwy), Denver, CO
Deli · Hampden · 68 tips and reviews

RichRich: It's all good. Been here forever while other delis have come and gone. Always great service even when they are packed.

Roasters' N Toasters is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

22. Roasters' N Toasters

8.7
9465 S Dixie Hwy (at Datran Dr.), Miami, FL
Café · 52 tips and reviews

MNT M.MNT M.: During breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed lattes and cappuccinos hit your nose as you mull a variety of deli staples such as smoked fish platters with Nova lox and whitefish. Read more.

Nate 'n Al Delicatessen is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

23. Nate 'n Al Delicatessen

8.2
414 N Beverly Dr (at Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Deli · 85 tips and reviews

JH H.JH H-D: Huge portions. Get the half soup, half sandwich. The matzo ball soup is tasty

Wexler's Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

24. Wexler's Deli

8.4
317 S Broadway (at 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · 40 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Chef Micah Wexler smokes his own fish, cures his own pastrami, makes his own pickles and generally obsesses over the quality of every last detail. Read more.

2nd Ave Deli is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

25. 2nd Ave Deli

8.4
162 E 33rd St (btw 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 181 tips and reviews

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Great classic NYC deli food. The best half-sour pickles in Manhattan. Can't go wrong with the Corned beef or pastrami. Great matzoh ball soup!

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of America's Best Jewish Delis.

26. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews

Steven d.Steven de Mena: Everyone gets the #19 Pastrami but my love is the #24 Roast Beef. On an Onion Roll it rocks.