Zaftigs Delicatessen
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 975-0075
Fax: (617) 975-0775
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Babcock Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Breakfast 2007, Comfort Food 2007, Comfort Food 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-10pm
Message from Zaftigs Delicatessen
Colorful food, music and art
- Cheddar-apple omelets
- Catering
- Art decorations
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Editorial Review for Zaftigs Delicatessen – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
First-time visitors to this popular, poll-topping delicatessen who expect bland, cafeteria-style seating are surprised to see hardwood floors, colorful paintings, large windows and comfy banquettes. On weekend mornings and weeknights, casually-dressed crowds often spill out onto Harvard Street. Speedy servers do their best to keep local families and area academics satisfied by constantly topping off coffee cups and water glasses.
The Food
While old standbys like chopped liver and stuffed cabbage are popular choices, Zaftigs ups the ante by providing a "new-Jewish" spin on familiar favorites: banana-stuffed challah French toast, cheddar-apple omelettes. With the breakfast menu served at all hours, many patrons make a dinner out of homemade sweet cheese blintzes and crisp potato pancakes (be sure to ask for some homemade applesauce). Popular deli sandwiches make up for their relatively average size by featuring quality meats like smoky Romanian pastrami and lean corned beef.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWhen there's a lengthy wait, pass the time upstairs at Barnes and Noble. Or take your Reuben to go.
When to GoBecause Zaftigs only accepts reservations of large parties, those looking to avoid a wait should come in before 6pm.
User Reviews for Zaftigs Delicatessen
01/22/2008 Posted by HallieMorgan11
Zaftigs is a wonderful place to go to for any type of food your in the mood for. Moderatly priced things are a big plus to this resturant. Zaftigs is a great place to take kids, and the wait staff is very friendly and knowledagable about the menu- try their potato pancakes or their matzo ball soup! The food is excelent, I don't know a person that doesnt like it!
Pros: The food and atmosphiere.
Cons: Long wait on weekends.
10/14/2007 Posted by nleow
You can't go past the banana stuffed french toast here. It is a delicious breakfast option which is topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries, with maple syrup on the side. The coffee however was not the best, but this was made up by the excellent and friendly service. I have been here for dinner also, which was not quite as good. I ordered a hommous wrap, however was told that it was not on the menu (even though it was!) - this problem was rectified promptly and it ended up to be delicious. It is very, very busy and amazingly by 8.15am on Saturday morning, the delicatessen is full! A must try in Brookline!
Pros: Great food, great service
Cons: Very busy, bad coffee
