Very good sandwich! Service could've been better - she was a bit rude but then apologized. Great hole in the wall!

Arrive hungry, because these are very generous sandwiches. Friendly service, fair prices, and EXCELLENT food. My favorite is the pastrami. There are several options for how you want your sandwich prepared, and a very creative menu. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Hand-cut pastrami on rye, cole slaw and a pickle. - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Great Pastrami!!! Go to Josh's Deli for the best pastrami sandwich in Florida! I am from NYC and know what it should taste like, this is as good as it gets in Florida. The potato latkes are dam good also. :) Josh and John will make you feel right at at home! read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Yummy, yummy! - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

My Turkey Reuben was amazing! But it took a very long time to arrive - I found myself wondering if they were individually slicing each piece of turkey by hand. Fries were yummy, ambiance was great, worth a trip if you've got time on your hands. read more

Superior quality and portions. A must when visiting North Miami Beach area. The atmosphere is a cozy and quaint deli

Really great location and cute seating. I had an arnold palmer to start which was refreshing. Waiters were kind. Unfortunately... nothing was good from there on out. My friend had a strawberry smoothie that tasted like dishwater and was 50% foam. She ordered a chocolate chip pancake- pretty simple, right?- and they happily served a severely burned to a crisp pancake. She tried to eat it but ultimately stopped. My banana pancake was really good and fresh, but halfway through I bit into a long, curly black hair. Was super upset about the service and they didn't even offer a refund or replacement for me. GUESTS BEWARE - 2/10 read more

Everything we tried here was fantastic and the staff was very friendly and welcoming! We are here for the weekend and plan to eat here both days, it was that good! read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Surfside breakfast - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Josh's reinvents Jewish cuisine and preserve it simultaneously. For instance their latkes topped with tender lox is revolutionary spin but totally works, resembling crude blini. The regular latkes come with large sloppy chunks of softened apples which is a charming reinterpretation of the usual bland applesauce served at your standard deli in a medicinal little plastic cup. We loved the latkes heft and slight outer crunch complimented by a warm inside. We ordered caramelized onions on the side; they far surpassed expectations with a deep flavor they clearly earned the hard way. I haven't had such excellent, soul-satisfying caramelized onions since Veselka ruled the Tompkins Square pierogi scene in Manhattan of the 1980's!) The Pastrami did not disappoint! My family of opinionated foodies is a tough crowd so that is saying a lot. I am dying to visit south Florida again to try more of their bold, well crafted and delicious offerings. And yes, of course they have Dr. Brown's sodas. I must give a tip of the hat to the quirky and 'shabby chic' decor, complete with odd paintings hung cheek-by-jowl that is more at home with trendy coffeehouses than your average Jewish deli! Do not fear that their non-conformity reflects on their gastronomy! Erase any experience-worn assumption that only a Goldbergs/Katzes/Ben's Kosher Deli style ugly look means good food; really, it truly does not require maroon hotel-style carpeting, flecked linoleum, florescent lighting or refrigerated chrome edged glass cases swollen with coleslaw, gape-mouthed smoked fishies and other fine appetizing to be home to what you crave. The time's they are a changing and the Shtisel loving Gen-X crowd expects a different experience than what we boomers associate with mouth watering environs. Yes, Attman's survives in Baltimore, Michigan's Stage Deli has one marvelous location left in West Bloomfield, Kenny & Ziggy's is improbably thriving in Texas, Zingerman's survives in Ann Arbor with some less than Echht crowd pleasers, and yes Katzes will still deliver a salami to someone in the army (they are literally an institution), but lets not pretend that the Jewish American deli as an institution hasn't been declining at a pretty fast pace over the last two decades. And with it goes the American public's exposure to Jewish culinary tradition, which is a sad thing to type out. To counteract that tragedy we all need to patronize the 'Yungen' who are up-and-coming, like the proprietors of Josh's Deli, who are keeping hope alive! Go, feast! you won't be sorry. p.s. If you read this far, you will want to watch 'Deli Man,' a heart-warming documentary from 2014 that interviews food workers and celebrities about the value and decline of the Jewish Deli. read more

Awesome place with an awesome owner, who's also a chef. It's a deli type restaurant so there is take out and Eat in options. They do close at around 3 o'clock so come early. They also serve wine and beer which is uncommon but I like that option. People can have a few drinks during the day for brunch or whenever ;) Huge plates, chefs inspired menu which changes weekly. We tried latkes with tuna, chicken sandwich which was huge by the way, and omelette with veggies. Everything was super delicious and yummy. They even accommodated us before 3 o'clock and we didn't feel like we were rushed. The owner engaged in our conversation and is attentive to detail which shows in quality and yumminess :)) Super cute, casual ambience with good food and good company, can't go wrong, I definitely will be back for more! read more

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I've never met a Josh's Deli sandwich that I didn't like! Introduced to this wonderful place October 2016 by a family member and every since, my husband & I have committed to visiting this place every single time we visit Miami! Last time we stayed in Bal Harbor so it was easy for us to come over here a few times. This time we were in Downtown Miami but it was totally worth the Uber to come up and transport us to greatness again! Sadly Josh wasn't there due to spending time w family (so sweet) but we had the pleasure of conversing with Michael (I know I spelled his name wrong) who was fantastic and very interesting to talk to. My husband ordered the pastrami sandwich and I ordered the corn beef. It took me 3 sittings to finish corn beef sandwich! I was still eating my corned beef sandwich 4 hours later when I arrived to airport!!! Seriously!! Lol This deli is definitely an asset to the community and I look forward to visiting again the next time I'm in Miami. read more

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Best bagels I've had in South Florida, Josh's deli is one of my new favorite brunch spots in Surfside!

The best local deli outside of NYC and Brooklyn!!! A must go when in miami. I can't get enough of this place read more

Pros: The food is delicious! Service is professional and swift Location is okay on busy Harding Ave. There is plenty of metered street parking. Cons: How is this a deli? There is no counter service where you can order a pound of nova, chopped liver, or half a dozen bagels. No such animal exists at this establishment. This is a restaurant with deli type dishes, that's it. Make no plans to order black and white cookies, egg salad, chopped liver, or a vanilla egg cream to go! read more

I have had Josh's Deli on my radar for awhile now but never had the perfect excuse to make the drive up to Surfside for breakfast. After running a half marathon that started and ended on the beach this past Sunday, I knew this would a sure bet! The place itself is quite cozy with not too many seats to spare and an open kitchen so you can see the cook at work with the help of only a couple other people. When it comes to food, the menu is also small but just about every dish sounded like it could hit the spot on this particular morning. The six of us all ended up ordering something different (always a win). I went with the smoked salmon platter which is one of my favorite breakfasts. It came with a house made everything bagel, cream cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, pickled onions, and a hard boiled egg. While I enjoyed this lighter option, I also had bites from everyone else's plates (gotta love good friends). Now, this place will teach you a lesson in closely reading a menu. What was written as "Oatmeal" was actually described in the sub print as fried chicken salad with waffles which was absolutely delicious. Besides that, I loved the soft shell crab and pork reuben which was just as savory and indulgent as it sounds. For sips, I had a delicious cappuccino, while my friends raved about the fresh squeezed OJ. This area isn't known to be cheap so this breakfast was definitely on the pricier side than your regular ol' Jewish deli. That's ok though because it isn't your regular jewish deli. Josh is really elevating the classics with a new modern twist, while his servers are super attentive, ready to fill water and coffee glasses at any moment. I can't wait until I have the chance to come back here. Just hope I don't have to run another 13.1 to do it! read more

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I was looking around online on a Sunday morning and found out that this place was open early (8:30) and offered an eclectic breakfast menu. I have been here before for lunch and was impressed with the food & service so this is a brief review update. Ordered the popular Corned Beef Benediction. Nice presentation & big portion as well. Fresh made in-house corned beef mixed w/ potato, onion, peppers, topped w/ poached eggs & hollandaise. A hearty breakfast indeed and worth ruining my diet :) As always, the service was friendly and they are more than willing to explain menu. Will keep coming back to try Josh's other unique creations. read more

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Everything about this place is magical 1) great location 2) hipster heaven 3) super hearty delicatessen with fine accompaniments that really enlighten me 4)chalkboard wall 5) that feeling when you walk in & you just know whassup.. Like "wow this place is really awesome" kinda feeling. You gotta like that Columbus type of eeling when you feel like you just discovered the hell outta someplace. Makes me want to pitch fork and eat deli meat all day. Must order: pastrami dates, corned beef and turkey sammich (mmmmm) and even the matzah ball is good, even if your not Jewish - just try it. read more

Excellent. Real deli size cuts, sandwiches and heavenly things. Meat is murder, delicious murder. Thanks for a great dining experience Josh. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Restaurant - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Josh's Deli is located in the 9500 block on the east side of Harding Ave in Surfside. Josh's is a small place along Harding in a foot print that seats maybe 16 or so. I'm used to places with a footprint this size in my city but don't let size fool you, sometimes small places can be really good and Josh's is one of those. Being a deli and on the recommendation of my cousin I was going to get a deli sandwich. I often go to delis in NYC and I was hoping for something similar at Josh's. In deciding between pastrami and corned beef I felt like corned beef that day. I like corned beef probably more than pastrami because it's usually juicier because of the brine. The option to "reubenize" the sandwich is an additional cost and it adds cheese and sauerkraut with mustard on the side. The sandwich was mouthwatering and really good. I would have hoped for more whole pickles instead of a single spear and what would have added a nice touch would have been to have some half sours as well since I prefer them to the more common pickles you'll see just about anywhere. The sandwich was great and as far as meat goes I was definitely not cheated. This sandwich while was a healthy serving and a nice treat and change of pace from all the Cuban food I've been eating since we arrived in south Florida. The owner also seems very personable and friendly. He was showing my cousin photos of his newborn before we left. read more

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Fantastic dell in surf side. I go here with my wife and everything is good. Josh is a really nice guy and still works the kitchen. Highly recommend. read more

Fantastic little spot. Super tasty and authentic. Absolutely reasonable pricing especially for the are.

It was my first time here and I was instantly greeted and provided with a table and some menus. Very simple on the inside but has quite a few tables for groups. I wouldn't recommend groups larger than 4 because seating is limited. There's a drippy Ac which is kind of annoying when you have to move your table. I recommend they fix that! Also the bathroom smells a bit like sewage. The food was wonderful! The service was great and everyone was super friendly. I recommend this spot! read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - So yummy! - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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So all I can say is you should change the name to Josh's "Restaurant" because this is not a delicatessen. I appreciate you're trying to spice up Jewish food and my friend tells me the more interesting items on the menu are pretty good but the only thing that made that "matzoh ball soup" was that there's a matzoh ball in it. Matzoh ball was very poorly cooked and nobody orders that soup to eat healthy, it should not have kale or whatever in it. Tasted alright but not like matzoh ball soup. I almost got up and walked out when I saw the soup and I really should have and then again when I had to put the spoon through the middle of the ball to cut it. Don't know what I was thinking. Had the corned beef sandwich. That you got kinda right because it was just the corned beef on "rye" but the corned beef doesn't taste right either and the texture is off. Was super excited because the rye bread is made in house but it doesn't taste like the rye you want for a sandwich. No offense but it seems like this restaurant was opened by someone who isn't Jewish who read the descriptions of the food and tried to make it and failed. 2 stars because service was good and the atmosphere is nice but that really sucked. I'd be less picky if this wasn't in one of the most Jewish neighborhoods there is. Please go to a deli in NYC and copy what they're doing for those dishes or change the name of the restaurant. I can't believe I paid $32 for that. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Excellent food, service, and experience. This is the definition of excellence. Highly recommended, make sure to try the spicy tuna latkes.

I live locally and enjoy Josh's - stopped by this weekend to pick up a Jewbana to bring home (have been curious for a while and it did not disappoint). The sandwich and sides were outrageously good and the staff incredibly helpful and kind. I will be back soon! Thank you. read more

Disgusting food and manager, very rude and aggressive, i was in there with my 10 year old son, ordered pancakes, they were terrible, i told the waitress and she asked me what do i want her to do?? I didn't refuse to pay for them, even though i should have, but instead, i asked to pay less, just to be nice and pay something.. The manager came very angry, scared my son and asked me how i make my money!!! I paid and left because i was in there with my son, but normally i would ve called the police because he was very aggressive towards the both of us. read more

Hidden gem!!! Wow was this good!!! All home made with interesting twists on the classics. Wait staff was super friendly. Highly recommend. The spicy tuna latkes are the bomb!! As is the Jewban with pastrami read more

Pretty chill spot to get breakfast/lunch. Small space inside. But, if there's only a few people in your group, you can sit at the diner's counter or opt to sit outside (weather permitting, of course). I had the corn beef benediction, which was pretty good. Nicely poached egg, flavorful corned beef pieces that tasty more like beef jerky. Lemony hollandaise sauce on top. My friends had their house cured salmon and three eggs platter, and they seemed to enjoy it. Cappuccino was ok. Not the best I've had. Overall, not a bad place to spend your morning or afternoon. read more

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THE TUNA LATKES ARE SUPERB. HOW COME NO ONE HAS EVER THOUGHT OF THIS?!? I've been here twice already and the latkes have delivered both times. Beautifully crunchy latkes with amazingly delicious and fresh tuna. Mmmm so good. My fiancé and I have had a total of 3 sandwiches between our two visits and the damn son is the move. But be warned - it's huge but worth all the calories and post food bloat. Service is super nice but seems like the waitresses/hostesses (it's two ladies) are sometimes flustered. read more

Best in Miami. The spicy tuna latkes are so good my only regret was only having it as an appetizer. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Krunchy Spicy Tuna Latkes - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Tiny , tiny little brunch spot with big flavor. Tasty eggs and a most delicious breakfast salad make up the surfside breakfast. Different variations of french toasts loaded with fruits etc are popular. Regulars pop in and out and pick up coffees etc. Josh's is one of my fav places for casual but delicious breakfast. Decor is definitely "different" but fun. read more

It's the place I prefer for breakfast or brunch. Everything is freshly homemade and there is a constant variety of unique items that are not on the regular menu. If you love good food with great flavor. Joshes delicatessen is a must which is why I've been returning over 10 years. read more

Amazing!!!!!!! Little hole in the wall with excellent food! Highly recommend! French toast are a must! read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Fantastic food, very fresh and high quality. Very pleasant environment as well! Small hole in the wall if you are not looking for it you won't find it. Definitely worth the effort!!! read more

Josh and the crew were amazing and while in town for a wedding we literally ate here 3 days in a row. Everything on the menu is amazing, and the tuna latkes are elite. read more

Great service! Delicious food. Some of the most amazing mustard! Potato latkes were deliciously crispy with incredible apples. Shared the Jewban sandwich, and boy am I glad we shared! HUGE sandwich and the mustard was incredible. Our server was attentive and just wonderful. He asked if we were from out of town and gave us some wonderful recommendations. Highly recommend. read more

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A most glorious turkey sandwich and latkes Highly recommend- beats other delis restaurants in the neighborhood read more

After staying nearby for a long weekend in Surfside, my friends quickly decided Josh's Deli was their favorite brunch spot. Unfortunately I only got to try their Reuben, but that in itself was great. * Reuben - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joshs-delicatessen-and-appetizing-surfside?select=W6Y1g0tobS1LT2BrdCZU8w#W6Y1g0tobS1LT2BrdCZU8w Crunchy toasted bread. Oily, but what Reuben isn't? The best part is the meat:everything else ratio. Not too much coleslaw, just enough cheese, enough bread to hold it all together, but the true star is the MEAT. And it's cut into super thick, chunky pieces. Fatty. Tender. Delicious. read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Reuben - 4 stars (Sunday takeout lunch 2015-02-15) - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Totally lives up to the hype of its high rating! Just a few tables in a cute neighborhood north of Miami Beach, it has house smoked salmon, house baked bread and more! My salmon was divine--lower in salt than many places--and delicious! I opted for the thick cut homemade rye instead of a bagel. Wowzer! He got challah French toast with mixed berries and loved it. We ate every bite and will be full until dinner! Thanks, Josh! read more

I am going to give Josh's a 5 ! 100 per cent a five ! North of Surfside everyone claims to be a Bagel or Deli they only serve the best nova or lox they are all pre cut slices of lox ( gross , salty and slimy including Moe's and Bagel Cove !!! WAKE UP Everyone !!! DEMAND the best like Josh's does ! Shame on those who don't ! read more

I really enjoyed eating at Josh's. His dishes are exceptionally well made. Everything's fresh, I specially loved the fresh rye bread, and the pastrami. He is a wonderful kind person too. I highly recommend Josh's Delicatessen and can't wait to visit again :) read more

Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing - Breakfast - Delis Near Me - Surfside, Florida