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335 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446
Fax: 617-975-0775

Average Rating 4 (8 Ratings)

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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.Visit Citysearch.com

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Editorial Review
by Eric Grossman
"New-Jewish" style restaurant serves comforting deli fare in one of Coolidge Corner's busiest dining rooms.

The Scene
First-time visitors to this popular, poll-topping delicatessen who expect bland, cafeteria-style seating are surprised to see hardwood floors, colorful paintings, large windows and comfy banquettes. On weekend mornings and weeknights, casually-dressed crowds often spill out onto Harvard Street. Speedy servers do their best to keep local families and area academics satisfied by constantly topping off coffee cups and water glasses.

The Food
While old standbys like chopped liver and stuffed cabbage are popular choices, Zaftigs ups the ante by providing a "new-Jewish" spin on familiar favorites: banana-stuffed challah French toast, cheddar-apple omelettes. With the breakfast menu served at all hours, many patrons make a dinner out of homemade sweet cheese blintzes and crisp potato pancakes (be sure to ask for some homemade applesauce). Popular deli sandwiches make up for their relatively average size by featuring quality meats like smoky Romanian pastrami and lean corned beef.
Insider Tips
from CitySearch

Know Before You Go
When there's a lengthy wait, pass the time upstairs at Barnes and Noble. Or take your Reuben to go.


When to Go
Because Zaftigs only accepts reservations of large parties, those looking to avoid a wait should come in before 6pm.


8 Ratings and Reviews

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   ElizaC8 - 11/06/2008

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   JPTal - 07/03/2008

  • Stuffed derma

    Review rating : 5out of 5   SMarcus427 - 05/30/2008

    with the B&D gone (may it rest in peace) this is the place....go at an off hour and ask for extra schtikle in the punum!
    Gazi Guzoont!

  • way overrated

    Review rating : 1out of 5   rice21 - 06/22/2006

    Had breakfast recently. waited long time, but didn't mind this as I understand that they do not take reservations. however, we were a party of 5 and they CRAMMED us into a small table for four, It was extremely uncomfortable and they were indifferent when we complained. food was ok.

  • It could not be better

    Review rating : 5out of 5   immortal7560 - 01/10/2006

    nice food, good price, and can not complain

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   gilsonp125 - 12/22/2004

    Excellent!!!!!!

  • overhyped and overpriced

    Review rating : 2out of 5   eyforman01 - 10/24/2004

    Have been here three times in the last yer for lunch/dinner. Portions are middling, service indifferent. The corned beef is too lean -- overtrimmed, dry, and hardly zaftig. Prices are too high for what's offered. This joint does NOT solve Boston's chronic deli problem!

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   ouicamp1 - 09/07/2004

    All great, too much food!

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