I think the majority of low reviews are coming from visitors who can't appreciate this classic margate staple. It isn't trendy or overly friendly. You don't come here to snap Instagram pics. It's a deli offering the classic staples. Menu and interior haven't been updated in at least 20 years. Deal with it or eat elsewhere. Sorry not sorry! I absolutely LOVE coming to downbeach when I'm visiting home. Best Rueben on the island and of course I enjoy the classic breakfast staples on offer. But I never leave without grabbing some goodies from the bakery. The Jewish apple cake is probably my favorite in the world. It's always super moist and very sweet. I also love the rugelach and hamantaschen! If Jewish deli is what you want, you won't leave disappointed. The price tag is hearty but the portions more or less fit the bill. The servers are efficient and pleasant enough but keep your expectations in check. And unlike most Margate eateries, DD has parking! read more

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We try to visit DB on Friday nights for Shabbat dinner. Few observations: upside- soups are great, dinners are a complete meal. Downside- waitresses are lazy, don't make eye contact and are dismissive when asking if the meal is coming soon. While we appreciate the sliced challah on the table, any thinner and I'd be able to read through it. Thicker slices would be appropriate. A $3.95 slice of apple cake needs to be twice as thick minus the doily. Waitress check on our empty water glasses---NOPE! We'll be back with more, hopefully positive, observations. read more

Got two pastrami reubens for takeout and they absolutely hit the spot! Will definitely be a lunchtime staple moving forward.

This is a true diner! Nothing fancy but cozy vibes. Service is always quick and food is fabulous read more

Downbeach Deli - F1. Nova or Lox Platter - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Twice each summer I go to Margate and every morning before I leave this is always my best breakfast. Bagels are large and fluffy and they have the best cream cheese EVER!! There's a waitress that serves my husband and I each time I wish I remembered her name!! She's a slender Latina and she is awesome. I prefer the open face lox platter and my husband always gets their eggs and sausage with rye toast.. They have awesome specials thru out the week.. it's a must stop spot read more

I usually never write reviews, but today's dining experience was absolutely horrendous. Our waitress, LeAnn, had little to no motivation to properly greet us, to answer questions, and overall seemed annoyed to be serving us and others around our section (a table would ask her for items and she would walk away before they even finished request). She even at one point put our check directly on top of the bread basket, while there was still bread in it. We also asked a busser for another set of silverware since we were a party of three and sat down with two, and were handed the silverware with a dirty napkin. Regarding food, the bread basket was cold despite asking for toasted items (i.e. toast, bagels). I specifically asked for a bagel to not be toasted and it came toasted. The omelette we ordered had little to no pork roll in it as well. To top it off, the restaurant charges 3.99% for any transactions (including debit, which is not legal according to Merchant Cost Consulting and NJ's AB284). Our family has been coming here for 40+ years, and it is such a shame at how poor this experience was. We understand things happen, and we come from experience of working in the food service scene from all positions. However, today was inexcusable and we are so disappointed. read more

Incredible and Delectable food, much of it made from scratch. Excellent for breakfast lunch or dinner or a coffee and a snack. The staff is very friendly and the food is very comforting ! read more

We live nearby during the summer months and have been coming here for 20 years. On Monday late-afternoon, I had the worst imaginable dinner special. The roasted chicken is usually $17.99 like the other early-bird menu items. This time it was a special at $13.99. It was old, dry, and scary. It was breaded, and looked fried, but it was not according to the waitress, who answered immediately as she likely had the question before. This GRAY COLORED MEAT chicken was obviously left over from the weekend. It should not had been served; it should have been trashed on Monday morning. I did not get sick, but I am definitely not coming back this summer until I can get the experience out of my memory. Oh yes, they charge for credit cards which is incredibly annoying. read more

Downbeach is a wonderful spot. I love going there with my family. Always a friendly welcome & lovely service. It feels relaxed and familiar. like visiting family you've not seenfor some time. read more

It's been awhile since I've been to a restaurant that was so brazen in displaying how much they cut corners. Received bacon that is clearly the pre-cooked kind that someone just microwaved. And challah French toast thinner than a standard slice of sandwich bread, it was nearly shaved in in some parts. $6.50 for a ~2oz cup of what appeared to be several days old fruit salad. How this place sustains any kind of business from anything beyond maybe the small flicker of nostalgia the locals have for it is beyond me. Overpriced embarrassing food in a dirty atmosphere. read more

Downbeach Deli - Microwaved bacon - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Food was outstanding-- little Jewish deli and great service-- reasonable prices. I am celiac and they have gf toast and bagels and a dedicated toaster and section on the menu with gf choices. They are well trained with celiac. They even bring pickles to the table that are gf-soooo good. I had a tongue sandwich on gf bread-- it was epic!! I had home fries that they said were coooked on a separate section of the grill. I did not get sick at all. I am coming back again--you should come here if u are celiac I would give it 100 stars if I could read more

This place has been here forever. Think old school Jewish deli dinner... so u can always get a side of apple sauce or latke on the menu too. It's ok, the old school feel is cool but the corn beef sandwich is just ok and will hit the spot, but you won't be craving it when you leave. Maybe u need some chicken matzo ball soup - then come for a pick me up! So if u are here on the weekends and need a brunch spot - plus everything else is full ... u probably be able to get a spot here. read more

We ordered a bagel with cream cheese and ham and this is what they gave us... They also were having such a hard time pricing it (even though ham is an add on on their menu?) and they charged us for "extra meat" and it's just one piece of ham cut in half. For any price, but especially these, we are disappointed :( read more

Downbeach Deli - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Classic right out of the 50's Underdone way better then snooty , fresh and familiar as a knish which they have an enormous choice of and way more insides & toppings! Menu tells it all! read more

Downbeach Deli serves up the best breakfast and lunch with a Jewish twist. Solid pastrami on rye, corned beef with Cole slaw and Russian dressing, knishes were on point and our spry server kept the coffee flowing. read more

Two years ago I face this place 4 stars, today 2! Hubby had eye surgery decided, he's acting like a baby better get food I know he likes... lol Food is good here but the staff is so damn u friendly. I normally don't require any extra talking as long as you drive me. The counter lady cut be off before I could finish my order! WTH So I ordered my hubby & son's food, I'll pick up something else where.. read more

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Margate delivery always perfect. Hands down the best Cold Cuts in the entire area. Don't waste money at any other Deli. I'm addicted to the Turkey Club Sandwich. Always Great! Extremely fast delivery also. read more

Just left and both my daughter and I got sick immediately Def food poisoning ! Fierce vomiting and diarrhea. I had a bagel with lox tomato and cream cheese and she has a bagel with whitefish salad tomato and provolone and matzah ball soup. We both had pickles from the pickle tray. I called to speak with a manager to let them know and was brushed off with them saying they've been serving those items all day and there's a virus going around. I'm a health educator and this is food poisoning. Told her that and that she needs to do a super clean of kitchen and check for contamination and the source. This was one of our favorite places now we will never go again. What a shame. Just take ownership and responsibility. Say sorry and that you'll do everything you can to check for the source. Sad!!! read more

Downbeach Deli - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

I ordered the yogurt parfait, which I often order at other restaurants and cafes. This one was terrible. It had watery tasteless yogurt and fruit that belongs in a fruit cocktail not mixed with yogurt and granola! read more

Good place for breakfast or lunch they also have baked goods and a nice deli counter also specialty items that are hard to find.

I went here just for some food and we had a nice pickle tray. Very tasty. Service was good. Just took a while to get our food. Overall good restaurant cookies were amazing. read more

Very prompt friendly service. They seated our party of 10 easily. Everyone loved the food. But I did notice that the sandwiches are smaller than they used to be read more

Great location in Margate, super service, great Jewish deli, all in a very open and airy environment in which to grab a really good meal to feed your soul. They even let our pup in with us and accommodated our dietary requests without batting an eye! Our waitress GINA has been our server the last couple of times and she is sooo knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly!!! After the meal, we made our way over to the deli counter and got some homemade (very low sodium) rotisserie sliced turkey breast to go along with a bit of house made sliced roast beef. Awesome quality and taste! Buddy was great and he helped me at the deli counter - he answered all of my sodium questions with ease and was happy to do it! Summer meal times are quite busy, if there is a wait - it is WELL worth it! read more

Downbeach Deli - family fun - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Oh God. This is a must place for any Jersey Shore vacation. Full of history. A real treat if you crave Jewish food and are too lazy to make it yourself. ''Tis is not a vegetarian place! Carnivores and carbs lovers - welcome! Portions are huge so come hungry and bring friends. Really nice waiters. What to order? If you're here for breakfast, ask for matzo brei. For lunches and brunches - go with pastrami and chopped liver sandwiches. Craving something more traditional? Matzo soup and latkes. And always, always ask for more pickled goodies! read more

Downbeach Deli - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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The matzo ball soup here is delicious, and so are the deli sandwiches. All of their breakfast dishes are solid. The service is always fast and Friendly I would definitely recommend if you are in Margate and looking for something different for lunch. read more

I've been coming to the shore for decades and have eaten here less than a half dozen times. This time I ordered the half roasted chicken and it must have been done or heated in a fryer, not a roaster. The skin was crispy but so dried out I couldn't chew it. The wing bones were cooked to a crisp. My husband had the pricey corned beef and cabbage which he described as just OK. They seated us outside the kitchen/ prep area. Since there were plenty of open tables I asked to be moved. We're not hurrying back. read more

Come on Downbeach get it together already... Stopped for lunch, Bagel, and Lox. Give me a break! Prices have gone up which is understandable considering the times we live in. Bagel and Lox price is now about $17 Let's get to the point. The bagel was delicious, Tomato, onion fine. The service was always seemed to be excellent with servers who have been in the business long enough to make you feel like you're in an NJ Diner. LOX? No exaggeration, 3 VERY SMALL NARROW THIN slices of Lox. Not even enough to cover a side of the bagel. Disgraceful really. Come on Downbeach get yourselves together, we are rooting for you! I know I should have taken a pix... read more

They add 3.99% to you bill for using a credit card without letting you know ahead of time. The customer should know ahead of time so they can decide if they want to use cash or pay the 3,99% To use a credit card. Very deceptive. read more

I have been going there for years but the food is mediocre at best of late. The potatoes are often not cooked enough and the bread for the sandwiches is often not fresh. Our last take out of burgers was a never again. All the sandwiches were extremely greasy and the fries undercooked. read more

This legendary restaurant still serves a great breakfast! Service , food , and decor is always great. Prices are fair , portions are large. Very busy during lunch hours. Expect a wait during Summer time. read more

The Downbeach Deli is a great find !!! We initially went to try their corned beef specials .. and we were hooked ! Their Matzo soup is awesome .. their Chicken Schnitzel was so tasty .. everything that we have tried is genuinely good home style cooking ! The wait staff is attentive and very pleasant !!! The atmosphere is bright and clean ! So glad that we found this gem !!! read more

the chocolate babka french toast was something i never knew i needed. highly recommend!! read more

Downbeach Deli - babka french toast. it looked so good that i forgot to take a picture before eating!! - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

One star is for delicious pickles. The Kosher deli is a joke. We had pastrami and salami sandwiches. The small and regular are the same size served on a very poor quality rye bread, probably the bagged type, not even toasted. That's it for 14.95 sandwich? This was our first visit, not returning. read more

Had lunch at Downbeach Deli on Saturday. It was the best corn beef special I've had in years. The service was excellent & the apple cake was awesome. Everything was so delicious I dreamed about it Sunday night. My husband had to go get me a sandwich, Manhattan clam chowder & apple cake on Monday. We will definitely be visiting there again. read more

I didn't know what to expect for it being my first time here but I got the veggie pocket and it was just alright. I asked to have them add a little turkey in it which they did a great portion with, but i was disappointed when I saw there was no sprouts . I also feel like it is way overly priced. 16 dollars just seems way too much for a sandwich. May try them again for breakfast. read more

For some silly reason, I used to go to a joint in Ventnor whose owners took off like thieves in the night. I began going to Downbeach and find the food and service to be excellent. Early morning breakfast specials and always fresh, not frozen bagels leftover from previous days. I can't wait for the shoobies to go home, so I can enjoy it without the crowds! Highly recommended! read more

Great Find for a deli... stopped in town for the chocolate store .... went to lunch here first time visit. Wide selection of deli items (not elsewhere found as of yet). Hockey no soup was great, warm pastrami on Jewish rye bread was Excellent! Potatoe pancakes were ok. Service was friendly and efficient. Looking forward to returning. read more

Sad excuse for a deli! Rye bread sliced so thin, butter caused it to tear. Ordered egg salad sandwich to go....someone forgot to add mayo, celery, it ended up being chopped egg on rye. Requested well done bacon on sand which...that ended up being all the bits that broke off during the day. Guess that's how it gets to be well done! Not a slice anywhere. Last visit, promise. Would rather not eat. read more

I'll never come back. Went over for a pastrami sandwich and left pretty disappointed. I asked for the large a normal sized sandwich and didn't even have cheese on it.... come on..... it was literally bread and meat that's it. The real sham is the sandwich was $12.75 alone (Yup no chips fried or drink)...... Trash. Just drive by. read more

Downbeach Deli - Delis Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

Was extremely disappointed. Meat on all the sandwiches very skimpy. On the one brisket sandwich it was one layer and it didn't even cover the bread. Hopefully it was simply a staff mistake, but we won't be back. read more