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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
Jewish Restaurant and Deli$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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"I highly recommend the chocolate babka."(8 Tips)
"The matzo balls aren't very good (the broth is decent)."(10 Tips)
"Pastrami sandwich is a must"(8 Tips)
"Delicious lox bagel and egg cream"(6 Tips)
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Jenny UngAugust 7, 2016Nothing compared to NYC but still a good joint for your fix. Had the salmon bagel open faced and definitely hit the spot, side mixed salad was light yet tasty too. Will go back to try more!- J JohnSeptember 26, 2018Get the chicken salad if they have it on special; best ever. The corned beef: You just can't find anything as good anywhere in the West Coast! Chocolate babka worth a Seinfeld level public meltdown
Shianling W.January 18, 2019Really enjoyed the pastrami. Bagels ok, but I am biased toward NY style. These are more like a dense roll, rather than crisp on the outside and chewy in the center the way I like. Good flavor, though!
Chicken soup for an alcoholic's soul: the matzoh ball soup, paired with challah toast and a boylan's ginger ale. Slurp down and try to ignore the slabs of pastrami the size of your hand
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014The Wise Sons Deli menu claims that the Matzo Ball soup is "better than your Bubbies." It was...delicious. Savory broth with dill and the big ball had the consistency of polenta. Read more
Ryan LeggettNovember 2, 2017Everything is good. The Mushroom Ruben is a good choice on the lighter side. Don’t leave without a rugelach in tow.
Alice MJune 15, 2016Ok, I think I just had the best bagel of my life? (and I'm from the east coast!) Open faced bagel with lox is pricey but worth it, they really pile it on.
cami j.April 23, 2016best bagel I've had on the west coast. hands down. so. good. loved the smoked salmon sandwich on an everything bagel.
Joshua MargolinOctober 24, 2013One of the best delicatessens I've visited to date. I highly suggest the Challah French Toast, which was out of this world. Fresh seasonal fruit is a great addition, too. Note: seating is limited.- Rom ComSeptember 5, 2015I highly recommend the chocolate babka. It's similar to Romanian cozonac in that it's soft on the inside, but it's crunchy on the outside.
Bobbie McLellanFebruary 12, 2017Half pastrami and a matzoh ball soup. Perfect for a cooler day. Delicious. Also had the smoked salmon benny on Lattkes mmmmm
Sandwiches like Rueben, Number 19, served with pastrami or corned beef. Also breakfast served all day, soup with matzo balls, challah and bagels and lox
C MSeptember 15, 2015Had an insatiable craving for pastrami and mustard after a deli movie on my flight. Wise Sons (featured in the film) delivered! Potato salad was amazing too. Will return if I find myself back in SF :)
m dMay 1, 2016Love this place! Though there's a line lunchtime, you should try their Corned Beef Hash! Never go wrong!
Tasting TableMarch 7, 2012Go for tried-and-true deli fare (matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches) or nouveau innovations, like the pastrami cheese fries or fried kugel with syrup. Read more
BlackboardEatsAugust 10, 2012it’s time to break out of the pastrami-on-rye rut and try the Reuben at Wise Sons Deli. Do the corned beef (or pastrami, if you must), melty swiss cheese, kraut, and Russian dressing on rye.- Erica KayeApril 18, 2016Sometimes I have a craving for their smoked trout salad. Then I sit with my smoked trout salad sandwich and people-watch. It's quite lovely ❤️
- Tasting TableJuly 12, 2012Try the legendary Wise Sons’ pastrami sandwich, the matzo brei-- which reminds many of us of Mom’s Saturday-morning version, and the swirling, rich depths of the chocolate babka: Read more
Dan KimAugust 13, 2013The Reuben is pretty out of this world good. The pastrami was thickly sliced and juicy. The rye bread, buttered and toasted to perfection. Downside? High cost. :(
Danielle Lazier SF Realtor & Wannabe FlaneuseNovember 2, 2012Pastrami. Rye. challah. Matzo brei, matzo ball soup. Very mission hip & a comfy, authentic nod to the east coast deli many of us grew up on. Big portions, be warned!
Serious EatsOctober 17, 2013The pastrami is tender, fatty, and slightly oversmoked, but delicious nonetheless. Skip the uninspired patty melt and go for the reuben instead.
In a city devoid of Jewish delis, Wise Sons scratches my itch. Damn good bialy, great pastrami, and good pickles and babka
Paul FarrellMay 17, 2017Breakfast menu was solid. Went for lox and a bagel and cream cheese; and while not the most adventurous, it hit the spot.
It's all good. And don't worry about getting a table- they will help you find one once you've ordered.
Brianna GarriottJuly 24, 2015Amazing pastrami sandwich. I'm not normally a coleslaw fan but you cannot go wrong with it here, it's just the right amount of spice.
Travel + LeisureNovember 30, 2012Take a matzoh brei breather at this post-ironic Jewish deli where they brine their own pastrami and the walls are papered with fading Yiddish newsprint.
Norris TranAugust 28, 2012The things these guys do with pastrami are magical. Egg cream sodas are good too! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Steven ReneSeptember 18, 2013Sandwiches are served after 11am, but do try the Ruben w/ Corned Beef (pictured below), it's ah-mahzing!
Asis PandaJuly 14, 2017The house made celery soda is incredibly refreshing. I've never had anything like this before.
Jason BerlandFebruary 24, 2013Housemade Hot dog on challah bun special today and Banana Fosteritz French Toast w/ graham cracker streusel
Buck WilsonAugust 17, 2014Grand Schlam is great. Pastrami is smoky and delicious. Pass on the comically large and grainy French toast though.
Erik JacobsMay 11, 2018The potato latkes are the jam. The corned beef hash is really good but a little light on the meat.
AvaMarch 10, 2017Veggie hash for breakfast (at any time of day) is seriously good! I subbed bagel for toast- J JohnJanuary 5, 2018Solid pastrami, bagels are actually so so but made fresh. Great noodle kugel and the service is super.
Titus CapilneanMay 11, 2019The matzo ball soup is out of this world. Pastrami like you've never had before
Atef ChaudhurySeptember 3, 2017A bit overpriced, but the food delivers. Servers are also surprisingly personable.- Rem KoningSeptember 15, 2014Crunchy and fluffy Bialys, great with lox, fried eggs, and/or house crispy pastrami.
Jenny L.April 13, 2015Smoked trout sandwich = so good. Some of the best fries I've ever had. Get a seat outside.
Margot MazurOctober 17, 2015Really nice place to kick back in the morning with coffee and a bagel, watching the mission wake up.
Matt IsanukAugust 11, 2013L.E.O. scramble with bialy is fantastic, but arrive early to avoid weekend crowds.
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
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 bubbe proud.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 590-7955
View menu on https://wisesonsdeli.com/location/24thstreet
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