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    Jacob's Restaurant

    3.4 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis
    Closed 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Delish Vegetable Soup- very hearty & full! They don't skimp, for sure
    Jane S.

    I've visited here a 1/2 dozen times within the past few years when I visit the area. Never a disappointment. The food is always fresh and whatever you order is plentiful & flavorful. Their matzo ball soup is delish! I wish I had a picture this time, but I ordered the vegetable soup with my 1/2 sandwich. The server said it was delicious & it was. I love the pickle spear that is a given on any sandwich plate. Also, they're known for their Hot Pastrami sandwiches on fresh rye. OhMyGosh, it was like melt in your mouth delicious. I promise that you will not leave hungry. The decor is very simple and always clean (even the redtrooms) Tables for plenty. There wasn't a wait when we arrived but they had a house full when we left. Jacob's is definitely a place to visit. They do have meals on their menu, too.

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    Kim P.

    Based on a friend's recommendation, we went for lunch. Unbeknownst to us, the restaurant's heating source for cooking was not working. It would have been helpful for an employee to tell us this before we sat down and decided on our order. The waiter was apologetic when finally visited our table and explained the situation. Since we were in a hurry, we decided to stay and order supposedly available items. My friend requested a brisket sandwich, and I ordered an egg salad sandwich. A short while later the waiter returned and said that neither of those options were available as they had not been previously cooked. I settled for a tuna salad sandwich on a bagel with a side of potato salad. I requested that the lettuce and tomato be excluded. My friend ordered a tongue sandwich on rye bread with coleslaw. The tuna tasted good but the bagel was not fresh. The tongue was tough and disappointing. My sandwich had the lettuce and tomato on it, despite my asking for them to be removed. Someone dropped the ball on this simple request, thereby resulting in wasted food as I did not eat these items. This was the first time I visited Jacob's and probably will be the last for a while. Despite the mishap with the heating issue (stuff happens!), I don't believe the restaurant handled the situation very well from a service perspective, and the food we had was just not up to par. There are several other deli options in the area that do better.

    David T.

    We came here to try lunch with them. We started off with the split pea soup. Soup is not salty at all. I feel as if they are cooking towards their audience of an older population. While sitting here I heard a microwave being used ? Kinda weird for a place to be using a microwave for a deli. We ordered the matzah ball soup, split pea, Reuben and Rachel sandwiches. We got our food. Ok the fries on the sandwiches, you can tell we're frozen and then heat using cold oil. Very soggy. The sandwiches were good. The bread was thick and grilled. I liked that touch. The soups were bland as I believe it has to be made for their clientele which is an older crowd. I'm not kidding I don't think salt was put in the soups. I think the score on this restaurant is right on.

    Randi P.

    Haven't been here since last year visiting from New Jersey but it is always amazing. The service was a little slow getting coffee but then it picked up. The food was delicious. This was our first stop as soon as we landed. I ended up with chicken salad. Nice size portion the bagel was a bit overcooked and the Cole slaw needed more mayo. This pickle was absolutely delicious! I wish I had more! I took half my meal home for a snack later on. Highly recommend!

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    Louis R.

    Holy Smokes! - After 1 Year - I think I may have discovered the best "Kosher Style" Deli in Palm Beach County - Too think, now the wife and I are actually moving away from this overcrowded place! Hidden/Nestled away in Boyton Beach - Yes, I was the youngest guy in the Dining Room - Nevertheless, the purpose of this review is to draw attention to this gem of a place. Unfortunately or fortunately - depending how you look at it, this place is not "Legally Kosher" for all intensive purposes. Nevertheless - we are dealing w/ Kosher Style - Jacob's was suggested to me by one of my patients and I've already been there twice in one week. Place is filled w/ the "Boyton Crowd" - who I'm convninced is doing there best to keep a lid on this place. Food is excellent and the prices won't break the bank. Owner/Operator Jose Jacobs is on premise everyday but Wednesday - from what I'm told. Meats are "Cured" on Premise - which is a rariety. Rye Bread is baked on premise and truly is the star of the place; Absolutely delicious! - You are not going to find anything like it anywhere! I've been told the Turkey is amazing and look forward to trying. They have a tremendously amazing menu that will satisfy the most discerning meshuganah. If you are reading this - than stop what you are doing and get out and try this place. OMG - The Matzah Ball soup was really good! Please tell the waitress to smile a bit more! It makes the food taste that much better. Otherwise no complaints! Would avoid on Wednesday - because that's the Owner/Operators day off. But, the gal at the slicer sure as heck can make an exceptionaly tasty sandwich and I've been told she covers for when Jose takes his much needed break. Plenty of parking availabe in the shopping center and very easy to find! A+ - This plus is truly wonderful! Enjoy and let me know your thoughts! Let me know if any of you meshugs want to meet me there? Like it and Love it!

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    Beth L.

    This was my first time eating here, and I should have walked out after I walked in, but the cashier failed to see me. I finally asked a gentleman who was waiting at the first table, and he told me to sit anywhere. I took a menu, which I should have looked at before sitting down. I was surprised at how limited it was. I then watched a server bring over menus and greet the table before me despite them sitting down after me. I got up to leave when the same kind of gentleman apologized and asked me what he could bring me to drink. He was the only positive part of this experience. I ordered a simple meal of a bagel with whitefish salad and asked for no tomato. Other than the fact that it lacked onion, it came out correctly. However, the fish was the driest whitefish salad I have ever seen, and the taste reflected that. Like the missing onion and the lack of mayonnaise, it had no flavor. After getting four bones in my mouth, I gave up. The cashier was not at his station, but a kind lady working behind me acknowledged me and said he would be there. I will assume he was using the lav and give him the benefit of the doubt. He did not ask how my meal was, and I did not offer. I couldn't be in there for another minute. There are so many decent places in the area. I can't figure out how this one has stayed in business so long.

    Jacob B.

    I haven't been so pleased to enjoy that NY-style deli other than Rein's Deli all the way up in Connecticut until Jacob's became that deli dream that I always wanted to visit for delicious food. Today (8/21), I had the chance to visit this establishment while we are in Florida to vacation for over a week. The employees at Jacob's are kind and pleasing which I liked. At Jacob's, there's more than just deli. Whether you're in the mood for a slice of Reuben sandwich or a salad, you'll be more than happy to satisfy yourself because the food is real good. I ordered shrimp salad (yes, I said shrimp), as well as potato pancakes and so much more of the good. There's a lot of shrimp in that salad bowl. They give you sauerkraut on top of Reuben, which is sweet. They also have Styrofoam containers and bags for takeouts or to have food brought home once you're full before you finish a dish. Want something more? There are dessert options as well such as sugar free pie and cookies. I primarily came here with the whole family because it's my first name (duuuhhh!!!!!!) and the fact that they serve up a good New York style deli I thought. I want to come back to this establishment if we go back to Florida for the next vacation. Mmm.... good! I encourage folks who enjoy NY style deli with Floridian ties to try their establishment in the heart of Boynton Beach, right near the post office.

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    Tawny V.

    Ordered takeout Corned beef on no seed rye, coleslaw and an order of small fries. While picking up my order I asked for a side of mustard and to my surprise the gentleman told me it was already in there. So, I decided not to ask for salt and pepper for the fries, I assumed they were seasoned to perfection. Unfortunately, they are not so ask for the condiments and ketchup if you need it(reason for missing a star). Real cool that someone was behind the counter slicing the meat to order, I absolutely loved the corned beef; juicy, not too lean, just enough fat, fresh rye, fries piping hot, coleslaw perfect and house pickle sour, just how mama likes it! Check them out! Sooo good!

    Fatty Pastrami

    The pastrami sandwich here is truly a masterpiece. The pastrami itself is hand-cut and marinated to perfection, giving it a rich flavor that's both smoky and savory. Each order comes piled high on freshly baked rye bread, which is crusty outside yet soft inside, creating a perfect balance of textures. The generous portions ensure that every bite is packed with mouthwatering goodness. Shockingly i thibk its Better than Katz & 2nd Ave Deli

    Potato pancakes (they're supposed to be called latkes, btw) were flavorless.
    Peter S.

    I'm floored that this restaurant gets anything higher than 1 star. Sheer insanity. The food was HORRENDOUS. When people say "Don't expect good food in Florida" this is the stereotype they're talking about. The place has zero ambiance. Very generic interior; I could've been eating at a diner or cafeteria. It doesn't feel like a deli. Don't discount this. It detracts from the "deli experience". For heaven's sake, put up some pictures of the Lower East Side or something. Give the restaurant a vibe! The place was not too clean. We sat down and the table was tacky from ... I dunno. From something. My menu had someone's cabbage on it. *shudder* So we changed tables. That table was dirty too. The table next to us had a dirty rag on it. Service was pretty good. Waitress was friendly and welcoming. Food came out fast. The food was disgusting. Jacob is rolling in his grave. Matzah Ball Soup: C- The matzah balls were big and flavorless. Really, flavorless. Disgusting. Think of a big ol' wet ball of matzah. Ugghghghghghg. Even matzah balls from a box have more flavor. Even just a little salt, pepper would've made this BIG FAT F matzah balls into a C. Then, if you want to bring them up to an A, use some parsley and schmaltz. You're a restaurant, you should be able to handle that! The soup was very meh. I could find ZERO evidence that the soup was anything but 100% bouillon and water. Seriously. Lipton and water. And who the hell puts noodles in matzah ball soup? Potato Pancakes: C+ Very subpar. Obviously from a mix, which isn't NECESSARILY bad, I've had halfway decent latkes from a box, but like the matzah ball soup, they had zero flavor. No black pepper at all. No schmaltz. Just totally bland. Pastrami: D Served to us cold. Ughghghghg. Sent it back to the kitchen and it came back lukewarm. I swear this pastrami comes from sliced Boarshead or some other ultra-processed meat. Look at my pictures. That is not from a carved pastrami -- that's pressed, processed, machine made meat stuff. You ever see pastrami that like that from a NY deli? Hells no! That's some ultra-non Jewish pastrami. Tongue: B The tongue was actually not bad. But everything else was just so dreadful.

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    The best deli in the area. I love this deli and they people are so nice. Food is everything

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    7 months ago

    Ordered a soda. Came with a roach. All the owner did was make the soda free. Never going again!!

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    Fabulous restaurant/deli. Great fresh food staff and ambiance as it was just remodeled.

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    Neighborhood jem. Fabulous deli in an older strip mall. We had Corned beef on rye with Coleslaw and pickles. It was delicious.

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    Always a joyful, delightful and certainly delicious experience at Jacob's Restaurant!!

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    The food was good, service very good and the ambiance light and moderately noisy. I do recommend for something fast

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    Flakowitz of Boynton - The Famous "Sloppy Joe", potato cake, applesauce, coleslaw and homemade pickle.

    Flakowitz of Boynton

    3.3(822 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Flakowitz is always a must stop when I'm in Boynton. Parking is free and though it can be a zoo…read morewith pedestrians and cars zipping in and out, I've never had a problem finding a spot. Coming in May meant drastically less of a wait than in the Winter months which was nice. We were seated in a booth and immediately brought out complimentary marble cake for the table. We ordered our drinks (a hot tea for me and a hot coffee for my husband) which were included with our breakfast specials. I got a bowl of oatmeal (brought out as more of an appetizer) as well as the brown sugar, raisin, and cinnamon fixings. Just as I finished that, my two eggs over medium with wheat toast as well as my husband's scrambled eggs and home fries with rye toast arrived. I highly suggest signing up for their rewards program. We got 10% off our bills all month long! You may see some reviews complaining about the seniors that are the majority of the clientele at all times. If you ask me, that's the sign of a good NY style deli and you just need to find amusement in it. Everyone's there for the good food, unbeatable prices for what you get, and classic deli vibes.

    Expect a bustling, old-schoo New York deli atmosphere the minute you walk in. There's usually a…read morewait but well worth it! The best of the best includes: * Fresh bagels baked daily * Huge deli breakfasts * Towering pastrami & corned beef sandwiches * Matzo ball soup, blintzes, kugel * Massive bakery counter packed with cookies, cakes, babka, * Nova lox platter with bagel and all the fixings * Pastrami on rye (piled HIGH) * Challah French toast * Whitefish or tuna salad by the pound * Black & white cookies to take home * Portions are very large -- many people share. * Breakfast and brunch are the busiest times. * Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. Overall, one of the best deli's around!

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    Ben's Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers - Pumpkin  Pie

    Ben's Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers

    3.5(482 reviews)
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    Everything you want in a New York deli and more in So Florida!…read moreGerry our waiter was a typical deli staff member and perfect for this place. knew all the options on the menu and made wonderful suggestions. When we sat down a staff member came over and placed a full bowl of coleslaw and a bowl of pickles. Nice photos of NY all around the resturants and family photos from the past to give you that perfect nasalgic ambiance. We went with a Kreplach soup to start, reminded me of my grandma and a Hot Pastrami sandwich with sauerkraut. Just perfect!! And a grilled chicken on whole wheat on the healthier side. Side of backed potato finish filed with love and flavor. Kosher and delicious meal!

    The old gray mare ain't what she used to be. Been a loyal customer for 20 years, watching the…read moreprices sore and and skyrocket. Our Table for two received one meal 15 minutes before the other. Waitress promise the second meal would arrive in only two minutes. Nope. Manager pretty much said the first meal should've been sent back, and told me I should've sent my meal back. When I tried to explain that the waitress never checked in on us that there was no one to send the meal back to, manager walked away. Upsetting that this former Boca legendary deli has fallen from five stars down to one. Glad to see they are busy, but they need to work on customer satisfaction in order to remain in open in Boca. I won't return anytime soon.

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    Poppies Restaurant & Deli - Chicken and Waffles

    Poppies Restaurant & Deli

    3.1(480 reviews)
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    Another quick trip to the east coast for a doctor's appointment. Then off to breakfast at Poppies,…read moreour favorite restaurant for breakfast. The place is completed remodeled with new owners. Megan was our server extraordinaire and brought me a large cup of delicious brewed coffee. We both got the breakfast special which included a drink. I had three scrambled eggs, grits and a toasted sesame bagel. Dave had the same with pancakes instead of the bagel. The grits were brought out in a shissel along with brown sugar and raisins. Dave loves that-I prefer savory butter lol! Then the eggs were a very large portion and done just right. I swear I had a bagel that was on steroids lol! It was the biggest bagel that I have ever seen. David got two large pancakes along with warmed syrup! Who could ask for anything more. Megan said the bagels were baked right there! The price was a modest $9.99! A bargain considering we usually pay over $3.00 a cup of coffee here. It makes me sad that I left my home there 12 years ago! I had many wonderful memories of eating at Poppies with my friends and family. Consistency and good service and that is what Poppies is all about!

    Party of eight for the Holiday. Place was empty at 5:30, but picked up a little by the time we…read moreleft. Ordered the turkey dinner. Top slice of turkey looked off color, and dry. Tried the next slice, dry and no flavor. It seemed like the turkey was microwaved. I had to return the meal, ordered a burger, and that was good. My wife ordered a brisket, very lean. It was dry as expected, but had no flavor. She orders the brisket at all the other Jewish deli's in the area and all have flavor, although very dry when ordered extra lean. The others all ordered cold sandwiches and were fine with their meals. The only comments were the rye bread looked packaged from a market, not your typical Jewish Rye, but they still enjoyed their sandwich. The remodel is really first class, definitely the nicest Jewish deli in the area.

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