Ashkenazic Food

Contrary to its name, Crazy Block Cheesecakes in Oakland, opened in March 2025, has more than cheesecakes. It is also famous for its brisket (available in a sandwich on Grand Bakery challah) and crispy, dense latkes, though they have a rotating menu of 160 flavors of New York-style cheesecake. Writing...

Super Mensch, coming to San Francisco in July 2025, is a restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the soul and nostalgia of iconic Jewish delis from New York and New Jersey. They will host deli classics like matzo ball soup, house-cured and smoked pastrami, latkes, Reuben sandwiches, challah French toast,...

Like its counterpart Mark ’n Mike’s, One Market remains true to its owner’s Jewish roots. Opened in 1993 by Michael Dellar and James Beard award-winning chef Bradley Ogden, One Market has persisted for over 30 years as a classic San Francisco restaurant. Its menu contains Ashkenazi mainstays: latkes, matzo ball...

"Welcome to Union Square's oldest Jewish Deli, a charming 1952 diner known for its breakfast and generous portions. A family-run establishment along Theater Row, with a nostalgic atmosphere and horseshoe counter—the last of its kind on the West Coast—invites you to savor a taste of history. Founder David Apfelbaum once...

Based out of Chabad North Peninsula in San Mateo, Krembo bakes Jewish treats for all occasions. Beyond their namesake, the Israeli krembo, Krembo’s menu includes Ashkenazi favorites like babkas and mandelbrot, and lekach for Rosh Hashanah. They are also the only pareve kosher bakery in Northern California.

Bubbala’s is a Jewish deli providing fresh bagel platters, briskets, rugelach, latkes, schnitzel, blintzes, and many other Ashkenazi and diasporic classics. They also offer catering for Jewish holidays. Per The J about their Fall 2024 opening, "Bubbala’s will be open for breakfast and lunch, with a brunch menu available on...

Drewish Deli, founded by its namesake Drew Ross, is a fresh, made-from-scratch deli that "brings together the traditional flavors of a Jewish deli with the beloved goodness of freshly baked bagels.” They get their bagels fresh from the Healdsburg Bagel Company at the same site, and the menu contains many...

Iggy’s Place is a restaurant founded by Igor “Iggy” Teplitsky, connecting with his family’s Ukrainian roots and introducing Eastern European comfort food to a new generation of adventurous diners. While not always traditional, the menu hosts spins on Jewish classics like their beef tongue sandwich, brisket sandwich, latkes, and matzo...

From Loveski's website: Loveski is a “jew-ish” deli born out of Northern California by Christopher and Martina Kostow. Featuring handmade sourdough bagels, house-made pickles and other ferments, vegetables from our farm, and the best cured and smoked meats. With elements of Martina’s Thai upbringing, and the sensibilities of our time...

NOTE: The website for Sadie's Babkas is no longer public (checked 7/14/21). If you know the status of Sadie's Babkas, please write nu@klezcalifornia.org. When the pandemic cut hours at her new dream job at Chez Panisse, Sara Eisen launched her babka business. Eisen is mainly keeping it traditional, with cinnamon...

This kosher grocery store features a butcher counter, sizable wine cellar, and a (new - Spring 2020) cafe serving deli fare. Menu includes pastrami, pulled brisket, house-made corned beef, pickles, and more. Abba’s Hummus, located inside of Oakland Kosher Foods, has a Hummus Bar and New York Deli serving corned...