SAN FRANCISCO
Wise Sons
Jewish Delicatessen
(415) 787-3354 • wisesonsdeli.com
“California-inspired Jewish deli food with roots in tradition and an eye on the future; for Jews who like food and food lovers who like Jews.” That’s how Wise Sons describes its food and its customers, and who can argue with that? Nearly everything served is made in-house at the seven Bay Area locations and “our baked goods are made at our offsite bakery kitchen.”
EAST BAY
Saul’s Restaurant and Delicatessen
BERKELEY
(510) 848-3354 • saulsdeli.com
Under the auspices of longtime Saul’s chef Jesus “Chuy” Mendoza and Sam Tobis, Saul’s continues to serve as “a cultural and culinary home to those looking for familiar and traditional foods, and to connect “with our roots all along the timeline of Jewish food.” Breakfast, sandwiches, dinner and cocktails all are available.
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Izzy‘s Brooklyn Bagels
PALO ALTO
(650) 329-0700 • izzysbrooklynbagels.com
A winner under “Bakery/Bagels,” Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels also came out on top in the “Jewish Restaurant” category. In addition to those beloved bagels, Izzy’s is known for delicious deli offerings, including soups, wraps, quesadillas, pizza, bakery goods and prepared platters, all under the supervision of the Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California.
Oren’s Hummus
PALO ALTO
(650) 752-6492 • orenshummus.com
“We believe in honest food, ethical relationships, and a healthy planet.” That’s what Oren’s is about. In 2011, Oren Dobronsky brought hummus with fresh pita and Mediterranean salads to Palo Alto, and today he and his partners have dine-in and takeout locations in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Mountain View, Los Gatos and Cupertino. Find Oren’s at farmers markets, too.
NORTH BAY
Grossman’s Noshery & Bar
SANTA ROSA
(707) 595-7707 • grossmanssr.com
Situated in Hotel La Rose, Grossman’s Noshery & Bar — a new Readers’ Choice winner this year — boasts a menu that features “eclectic breakfast dishes, noshes, sandwiches, soups, salads, platters for sharing, nightly specials, dumplings, and desserts based on Jewish cuisine.” Baked goods, and cured and smoked fish and meats are made in-house.