For more than a century, Jewish delis have been neighborhood fixtures in America. They came to the U.S. by way of German and Eastern European immigrants in the late 1800s, and they quickly became community hubs centered around fine foods. Today, you can find Jewish delis from coast to coast offering classic kosher and non-kosher dishes like pastrami on rye, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and Reuben sandwiches.
Plenty of places serve pastrami, but not all of them qualify as true Jewish delis or stand out as the best. To narrow down the top spots, we focused on delis in the truest sense of the word, meaning they serve sliced meats, as opposed to appetizing shops that focus mainly on smoked fish and cream cheese. We also combed through customer reviews to see which spots consistently deliver on quality, portion size, and service. According to what diners are saying, these are the absolute best Jewish delis in the United States.
1. Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City, New York
Established in 1888, Katz’s is the oldest delicatessen in New York City, and many consider it the best in the city, if not the country. On any given day, you can find people from all around the world lining up to get their hands on some of Katz’s famous pastrami, which is cured for two to four weeks and smoked for two to three days. You can buy it by the pound or have it in a sandwich with your choice of condiments and toppings. And it’s not just tourists who love it. As one New Yorker said on Reddit, “Katz’s has the best pastrami. Period. Full stop. There is none better in the city.”
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