Description:
The magical phrase "breakfast served all day" might be enough to lure you to this bustling restaurant, but even breakfast haters will be happy at Zaftigs. The name, Yiddish for "pleasingly plump," is no joke -- portions are more than generous. Try fluffy pancakes, challah French toast, or a terrific omelet. They share the menu with wonderful overstuffed deli sandwiches as well as entrees that seem basic but demonstrate a certain flair. Roasted chicken is juicy and flavorful, meatloaf and gravy equally enjoyable. The knock on Boston-area deli food is that (well, duh) it's not New York, but the hard-core deli items here are more than acceptable. The gefilte fish is light, citrus twinkles in the blintz filling, and -- the true test -- the chicken soup is excellent. Weekend lunch here is comically crowded; be early or late, or expect to wait a while.
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User Reviews for Zaftigs Delicatessen
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Recommended by a bank teller for a great sandwich and it was...
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We were looking for a late lunch in Brookline and we found a great corned beef sandwich at Zaftigs Deli. When we sat down at the counter we were greeted and received a platter of various...
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- posted on 11.26.12
- by PHYLLIS T
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Great food, like my grandmother used to make!
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Calories, calories, and calories. If you want to gain weight, go here. Seriously, terrific food, fun atmosphere.
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- posted on 11.15.12
- by b0nnieb00p
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The Whole Deli Experience
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Chicken soup -- the best. Deli sandwiches -- try them. This is what you expect from a deli in Brookline -- but you don't always get it elsewhere. Breakfast or lunch, worth a...
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- posted on 11.13.12
- by EagleEyeBoston
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Editorial review from GrubHub
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Pretty good. The Matzo Ball soup was a little sweet but filling and satisfying on a cold Boston night. The Cesar salad okay, but the dressing was odd (not a Cesar dressing but an odd...
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- posted on 02.18.13
- by by Lisa at GrubHub
Awards:
CitySearch
- Breakfast 2004 – Audience Winner
- Breakfast 2007 – Audience Winner
- Comfort Food 2006 – Editorial Winner
- Comfort Food 2007 – Editorial Winner
Message from Zaftigs Delicatessen
Since 1997, Zaftigs Delicatessen has been offering great meals in a lively atmosphere. Have banana-stuffed French toast, potato pancakes, matzo ball soup or a Reuben sandwich while appreciating jazz and the arts indoors. Our complete menu is available for takeout and most menu items can be prepared to meet your dietary needs. We serve breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. We were voted one of the Ten Best Delis in the World by Reader's Digest in 2006.
- Cheddar-apple omelets
- Catering
- Art decorations
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 617/975-0075
- fax: +1 617 975 0775
Address:
- 335 Harvard St
- Brookline
- Brookline, MA 02446
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Hours:
- Daily 8am-10pm
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