Ashkenazic Food
Opened in 2012, King Knish is known for their variety of knishes. Some flavors are more adventurous than others, but the classic flavors remain, as do their latkes.
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.
A Jewish bakery with a selection of famous babka loaves, knots, and rolls, along with a variety of other diasporic foods.
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...
"A whole lot of experience, skill and love goes into every detail at Mark ‘n Mike’s. We hope you enjoy eating as much as we enjoy cooking and welcoming you. If you’re hungry, let’s fress!" Mark ’n Mikes is a pop-up New York style delicatessen at One Market Restaurant in...
"MARLA is an acronym composed of the first letters of the names of our family members who taught us to cook and bake. Food does not spring forth from the ether, it is informed and shaped by the past and is as much of a product of a memory as...
Offerings started with pastrami, corned beef and half-sour garlic pickles, and then the team branched out to matzo ball soup, challah French toast. Pickup and delivery orders are available in the South Bay through DoorDash and Grub Hub, and occasionally in the East Bay. Connected with JW Catering in Sunnyvale,...
Originally part of a New York-style deli chain with mile-high sandwiches, old-school feel & upbeat atmosphere, Max’s now includes three separate restaurants. Though they are no longer connected, Max’s Opera Cafe in SF, Max’s of Burlingame, and Max’s Restaurant and Bar in Auburn all retain the same original deli ambience....
Bushrod neighborhood favorite, Nick’s Pizza and Bakery, recently launched a new breakfast menu available Fridays and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. Baker-owner Nick Yapor Cox has quietly rolled out his own take on New York-style bagels, which use the bakery’s signature sourdough starter for its dough, which is then hand-formed, boiled...
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.
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...
Modern California-Israeli food, and also rugelach and chocolate babka. (Also halva/pistachio babka, but that’s not so Ashkenazi)
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...
Honors the Jewish immigrant culture while emphasizing fresh, seasonal fare. Special meal events and catering for Jewish holidays. I
From Schlok's website: In April 2020, with the restaurant industry suddenly in flux and James and Zack’s respective next ventures put on pause, the two friends decided to have some fun. Knowing James was always up for a culinary challenge, Zack floated the idea of a bagel concept and...
We strive to make the highest quality bagels using traditional bagel making techniques and the best ingredients. Our bagels are made with fresh flour, whole grains, and fermented with a sourdough starter. We use local and organic produce, dairy, and grains. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Offers a variety of hand-rolled artisan bagels and cream cheeses, babka, challah, and gravlax. Available at ten North Bay locations. Free delivery within Napa and St. Helena limits, minimal charge for deliveries to Calistoga, American Canyon, and Fairfield.
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is dedicated to building community through traditional Jewish comfort food. Founded in San Francisco’s Mission District, Wise Sons pairs classic Jewish recipes with the best Californian ingredients to make delicious deli fare that would make your bobe proud. Numerous San Francisco locations: 24th St., Fillmore, Hayes...