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A Jewish deli is a special kind of restaurant that serves delicious sandwiches and other yummy foods. Imagine a place where you can get a huge pastrami on rye or a tasty corned beef sandwich!

Jewish delis also offer fresh salads like tuna or potato salad. You might find warm side dishes too, like crispy latkes (potato pancakes) or sweet kugel (a baked noodle dish). For dessert, don't forget famous black and white cookies or sweet rugelach pastries. These foods are all part of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine.

Some Jewish delis serve kosher food. This means the food follows special Jewish dietary laws. Other delis are "kosher-style." This means they serve many traditional Jewish dishes but might mix meat and dairy, which is not allowed in strict kosher rules. For example, kosher-style delis often have Reuben sandwiches.

Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, called Ashkenazi Jews, brought the idea of the deli to North America. They helped make these tasty restaurants very popular in American culture.

Famous Jewish Delis in the United States

Many Jewish delis have become famous across the United States. They are known for their classic sandwiches and unique atmosphere.

  • Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli

California

California has many popular Jewish delis, especially in the Los Angeles area.

Illinois

You can find great delis in Illinois too!

Indiana

Minnesota

  • Cecil's Deli - Found in Saint Paul.

Michigan

New York City

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A view of Katz's Delicatessen in New York City
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An interior view of Katz's Delicatessen, a kosher style restaurant in New York City

New York City is famous for its Jewish delis. Many of them have been around for a very long time!

Oregon

Washington

Washington, D.C.

Jewish Delis in Canada

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Schwartz's delicatessen in Montreal

Canada also has a rich history of Jewish delis, especially in Montreal.

Delis That Are No Longer Open

Sadly, some famous Jewish delis have closed their doors over the years.

See also

  • List of kosher restaurants
  • Lists of restaurants
  • Pastrami on rye – A classic sandwich made famous in New York City's Jewish delis.
  • Save the Deli – A book about the history and future of Jewish delis.
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