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    Brownstein's Deli and Bakery

    4.4 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Bagels, Kosher

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Splitsies: Cream cheese, lox & red onion on one; cream cheese, tomato & red onion on the other!
    Brenda K.

    We LOVE Brownstein's for bagels! Usually pick up two diff bagels and split them while walking at Corbett's Glen or Ellison, etc. This past Saturday we splurged and got one with cream cheese, lox & red onion; and one with cream cheese, tomato & red onion -- and then enjoyed while walking thru Mt. Hope Cemetery. Always fast & friendly service. Always delicious fare! Don't forget they are cash/check only!

    Cream cheeses
    Jean B.

    This place is still just as good as my first review! It's authentic New York. Just discovered the Rye bagel today and its probably my new favorite!

    Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and capers. (the salmon is hiding)
    Arvid Y.

    Okay, so I visited Brownstein's for the first time yesterday and I found myself returning this morning. Needless to say, I am a fan. Brownstein's is a family-run deli and bagel shop near Twelve Corners. The friendly staff is what you would expect from a mom and pop shop. I'm an indecisive individual and the staff had no problems steering me in the right direction in terms of bagel and lox pairings. I had a plain bagel and lox with the works: lettuce, tomatoes, onions and capers. It was my first time having real lox in Rochester. Prior to this, I've tried unsuccessfully to order lox at popular brunch spots only to receive thick pieces of overcooked smoked salmon filet. The sandwich was simply delicious! The doughy bagel, crispy lettuce combined with the smooth, silky cream cheese and lox was the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Usually, i'm inhaling food. But with this sandwich, I savored each bite slowly. The sandwich cost about $10 which is a little on the steep side, but totally worth it in my opinion given the quality of the fresh ingredients. I returned for a salmon salad bagel this morning and it was also yummy for only $6. I'm sad that I discovered Brownstein's so late. I feel ashamed of all the bagels i've eaten at Dunkin's Donuts. I guess that means i'll just eat more at Brownstein's in the next few months. It's definitely a good alternative to your chain/fast food bagel restaurants. Check it out!

    Onion and Baily breakfast sandwhich
    Brianna F.

    This place is amazing for breakfast sammies or any other sandwhich youd like. So nice to have a kosher deli around just like the ones in NYC. The place only excepts Cash or Check but there is no tax! Everything tastes so good cause it is all homemade so you cant go wrong at all. In the breakfast sandwhich they put homemade pastrami which is just the perfect salty for their soft bagels. What a treat this little dive is.

    Would you eat this?

    HORRIBLE!! DO NOT GO HERE!! WOULD GIVE ZERO STARS IF I COULD. Pastrami was bought for my Dad for Father's Day; it was disgusting and pure fat. My parents (both from NYC so they know what real pastrami is supposed to look like) brought it to the attention of the owner the next day. The owner proceeded to yell at them, my 89 year old parents!! Who does that? No customer understanding, no apology, just plain rude. So zero points for the meat, zero points for the customer service. GO TO FOX'S INSTEAD!!

    Chicken salad lunch box with mac salad.
    Danielle C.

    This is our favorite place to grab breakfast bagels or some sandwiches for lunch on the go. I would recommend the pumpernickel bagel and cream cheese. Their toaster oven doesn't work well, but your bagel will be soft and flavorful! The chicken salad lunch box is delicious! All lunch boxes are served with your choice of a small macaroni, potato salad or coleslaw, a bag of chips and a refreshing pickle! Add in one of their huge chocolate chip cookies and your taste buds will be satisfied!

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