If you have to wait 20 min & spend over $50 for lunch for two, it's got to be better than this. They're underutilizing their dining space. We could have ordered in half the time with a little more thought to their seating arrangements. Waitress recommended the latkes, Reuben and Rachel. Upon hearing this, the couple next to us said the latkes had no flavor. They also said their chicken soup was bland as indicated by an entire uneaten bowl of soup in front of them. They said their fries were great. But if you're a Jewish deli, fries should not top the list. The free pickles and cole slaw were perfect. That's why they're getting all two stars in this review. I order a Reuben. The flavors were fine, but with all those beautiful deli slicers lining the wall, their chefs should know to cut corned beef AGAINST the grain. Theirs was cut WITH the grain making this the chewiest/grossest Reuben I've ever had. My jaw wasn't happy. My lunch mate ordered an open faced pastrami and it tasted great but was instantly soggy. A toastier, thicker cut of bread would solve the issue. The interior looks great, smells great, staff is friendly, people are paying good money to wait to eat mediocre food. So the public sees something here, but I haven't got a good enough reason to come back any time soon. read more

Was really craving lox and bagel Sandwich this morning at 9:30 am. Tried ordering through the website and it said it was not available. I called thinking it was a glitch and the girl told me it was correct. It is considered a sandwich so I had to wait until 11 for lunch. I've gone there at 8:30 am and ordered it no problem. Lox and bagels are a breakfast staple! read more

So let me start by saying I love Mavens. The staff is all incredibly friendly. The vibe is great. The food is all incredible. There's just a very clear disconnect with the staff on how to get anything served. It seems like every time I go, whether sitting down or at the counter, it takes forever to get what I order, it's the wrong order, or I've been charged the wrong amount. The waitstaff and service staff are all so friendly and kind but were seemingly dealt a bad hand from management and ownership. I love Mavens and will continue to visit but if they aren't able to work out the issues I can't imagine there will be a Mavens to visit before too long. read more

First time here. Loved the decor. A big shout-out to Callan for her amazing service! Food was very tasty. Also met the owner who was very friendly and interested in how we found our meal. Amazing chocolate chocolate-chip cookies too! read more

Yesterday was my second trip to Maven's and, despite it being shorthanded (and, thus, slow), it was a terrific experience. The food was great (loved my 50/50 pastrami and corned beef equicalent to the old "Woody Allen" at Carnegie Deli), but the best feature was the aura of friendliness. Server Kim, running around crazy cuz of shorthandedness, Beth, former server recently "promoted" to manager, and owner, Jason, all treated us like important family! It was warm, inviting, fun and funny. Just wish they hadn't run out of bagels (got some day-old anyway)! Looking forward to my next foray (as I live all the way in Coventry)! Well worth the trip. Oh, and planning to go to the dinner and comedy night next month. read more

I wish Maven's the best of success, but it has a ways to go before it lives up to its potential. Although the bagels are serviceable, the prices are high, and the service - at least in the case of my visit - was lackluster at best and not at all welcoming. I understand that a new business can take a while to hit their stride, but the sort of issues they are still struggling with seem like problems that should have been resolved in the first few days of operation. I'll give the place another visit in a few weeks with the hope that they have ironed out a few more kinks. read more

So I have never had sit down service here but was excited to see they had started an order online feature on the website since generally it takes a long wait time to get bagels with cream cheese. Unfortunately the option was out of order so I took a chance and drove down to order some bagels. Quality is great on the bagels and wait time has improved which is good. Just think if they aren't taking online orders then remove the feature on the website. Not all people may live as close and be willing to check it items are in stock if it mentions out of stock when you try to order ahead. read more

The name is misleading. It's not a delicatessen as there is nothing to go. The service here is a disaster. Someone please call in Gordon Ramsey. This place needs some serious changes and help. read more

Food was great. Super friendly staff. Best bagels I have had since moving from Brooklyn.

ok, second time, not a charm. Sorry, after my first disastrous visit when it took nearly 40 minutes to get two very expensive very mediocre sandwiches to go, we decided to give it another chance.Ordered three sandwiches, Rueben, Brisket and the special brisket dip. Rueben was ok, very fatty and lots of grey meat, half of it cut the wrong way so very chewy. also ordered 8 oz portions, they were def short weight. The dip was ok, but also half was mis cut as well, but tender enough to not make that much of a difference. The third sandwich was turkey with brie, not what I ordered. asked for a side of coleslaw but could only get with pickles, none of use really care for half sours, not sure why they would not accommodate my request. Not sure why they don't offer pumpernickel. While I was waiting, I saw a woman who I assume is a manager surveying the display case walking up and down picking her teeth with her pinky. Oye read more

Outstanding food and service! We had Malinda and she was great! Highly recommend! We can't wait to go back read more

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Very clean and new. Great menu and the service I received was excellent. Shout out to Antonio for making my visit excellent. Half sour pickles and potato pancakes are the way to go! read more

The atmosphere reminds me of NYC delis, but unfortunately I just ordered take; side of chopped Liver, and Tongue sandwich and kugel. Open the container, see that my sandwich has two different sizes. One half seems like they forgot to add some meat, a like off putting... is it better to dine-in? read more

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Sandwiches are pretty good but I think they are pricey for a sandwich. Bagels are really good. Willing to try more items on the menu eventually but won't be a frequent stop due to high prices read more

Tried with a friend to see if the hype was worth it. Greeted nicely by the hostess & she seated me as my buddy was running late (as usual). Waitress was VERY attentive & got me a drink while I waited & scanned menu...it was just past when breakfast options are still available, so lunch it was! Ordered the corned beef sandwich & some fries while my buddy got the Reuben. I wanted to try the corned beef on its own to get an idea of what it was on its own. Corned beef was very good (little to no fat) & cooked well. The rye bread was good as well. Cleaned the order of fries off, so they were good, too. We got the pickles/slaw as well...the light kosher dills were great (most likely made in house) while the spears (longer brining) were a little harsh for my taste. The Cole slaw was good..oil based. In the seating area, everyone is close to each other, much like a typical NYC deli. I'll have to venture over one morning when not working early & grab some bagels & cream cheese. read more

Finally, a bagel shop that actually boils their bagels, thank you! Stopped in for some bagels to go around 11am on the weekend. At this hour, there wasn't really much left, the options were plain, poppy, or half and half (half sesame/half poppy). Got one of each, however, no cream cheese or anything so I can't comment on that aspect. Ripped into the plain bagel (untoasted) and yes, the outside was crispy and the middle was chewy, just what you'd expect for a boiled bagel. A fresh boiled bagel shouldn't need toasting! (and these didn't!) Minus a star because the half and half bagel they gave us was pre-toasted and cut in half. Why would they do that and put it back on the display rack, wrong, wrong, wrong.... Hopefully just growing pains and a rookie working the counter. Specifically asked for the bagels untoasted. read more

Went there a while back with my mom and some of her friends. The seared salmon salad is to die for.

Very nice establishment. Went for lunch with my wife and son. Place was very busy. They sat us with in five minutes. Waiter was average at best I guess. The place has nice decor New York deli feel. I had a tuna melt on rye. Good sandwich for sure. Grilled perfectly. The brought out pickles and close slaw for the table. Also very good. My wife had bagel and lox. She asked for cream cheese on the side and it came with it on the bagel. We waited a bit for the food so she kept it and took off the excess cream cheese. My son had chicken fingers and fries. Also pretty good. For dessert we got the free cookie they give the kids plus two more. The oatmeal raisin and m and m cookie. Pecan pie read more

Excellent menu. High quality food. Fast service. It's a New York City delicatessen, but in Providence!

What are marvelous place. Great atmosphere; open and airy with great art work. It was hard to make a food choice because the menu is so fantastic. Save room for the Key Lime pie, delish!!!! read more

My husband and I were excited to finally try Maven's, but we were VERY disappointed. In fact, our experience was such a fiasco, we didn't even get to order....much less try the food. Upon arriving, we were told that the wait would be 30-40 minutes, which was completely understandable since it was Saturday at lunchtime, and folks were already waiting. At the end of the 40 minutes, only ONE party had been seated. and very few diners had food on their tables. Upon inquiring how much longer the wait would be, we were told that no one was being seated since the kitchen was SO backed up, and it would be at LEAST another 20 minutes before we could get a table...One could only imagine how long it would take any food to make an appearance, so we left. Too bad, I went in to the deli with high hopes, but I will never know how good the food might be...we will not be back. read more

Absolutely fantastic came with a group of 5 people on a Monday after breakfast just ended. We ordered a lottt of food glad it wasn't too busy but we each got pretty much 2 sandwiches and a side each and drinks. Antonio our server was super awesome and friendly. Place is huge one of our party members who is Jewish was in awe of it all. We also are all cooks and the kitchen is impeccable spotless and super impressive operation all the meat in the deli looked so good and flavorful. The bagels were fantastic, everything under the deli glass looked fantastic. 1000% coming back. read more

I finally made it to Mavens recently. Been wanting to go but thought I'd wait out the trials and tribulations of a popular new restaurant. It would seem that I didn't wait long enough. Arrived at 1:30. The line was to the door. Took 40 minutes to get a table. The server was there very fast with waters and to take our order. Then we waited....and waited. Seems our server was having a stressful day and took a break while our food sat on the counter. My sons hotdog came out cold and my Ruben was luke warm with the cheese not melted. The flavor of the Ruben was decent. I had finished my meal before the re-done hotdog came back to the table. It was a new dog but they used the same bun so it was like eating a hotdog on a stale bun. I came back the next day for bagels and they were good and there was no line. Don't think I'll make the 25 minute trip again. Seriously bummed as I really wanted to love this place. read more

I would describe Mavens as a "real" New York Deli, fast-moving, looks completely disorganized and I keep waiting for George or Kraemer from Steinfeld to show up. (If Woody Allen ever comes back to RI, I am sure he will be camped out at Mavens). When we sat down my wife had a question about the Koogle, the waiter said he couldn't answer the question, and minutes later we were told that our waiter was one of the owners. One of the owners came by answered my wife's question, a discussion about old family recipes began and he asked her if she wanted to try the Koogle when she said just a taste would do, he then said to buy a piece and if you do not like it I will just take it off the bill. As far as the quality of the food, it was good, my pastrami sandwich was enough for 2 meals ( I ordered the 8-ounce sandwich) So if you are looking for a trip to NYC in Providence/Pawtucket then try Mavens, but do not set your expectations on what you might normally experience in a typical RI restaurant. read more

I was so impressed at how delicious everything was! This was my first of many visits to come and I had the "Downtown" sandwich! YUM! Loved the decor and my server Bella M. was top notch! She was incredibly friendly and accommodating! I especially loved the pickles and cole slaw! Super crunchy and pickled to perfection! Tasty! Thank you for such a pleasant meal! read more

It's super cute and honestly that's about it. I'll try back in 6 months if they're still there and see if things are going better. They somehow lost our order and were out of most things (though they let us order them anyways?). Service is underwhelming. We've been waiting on pins and needles for them to open, so it was extra disappointing. I think they just weren't ready to open. Oh well... read more

Outstanding deli! In a strip mall but once inside you are in deli heaven. Well run spot too!

Best 50/50 corned beef/Pastrami sandwich in New England. Latkes also amazing. Worth a pilgrimage.

To all the haters, non believers and non second chancers... give the people that work, run and manage this place a fighting chance. currently anyone in my circle of people that I know only receives nothing but love, respect and amazing food when at Maven's. I was able to go down on day ONE. Yes, I was there from 515-830 BUT. This Place... The Food, The design, the people and the environment, is basically what the equivalent to moving an old train car diner from ny or nj and planting it smack in the middle of pawtucket would be like. The environment's feel, feels 20-30 years old. when I closed my eyes for a moment, I was transported back to new york. I was home. I am from long island and my family primarily from Queens. We are Jewish. I have grown up around this environment and food. I can see this place for what it will be. Give Maven's the total benefit of the doubt. Everything that I had eaten, The Bagels, The Pickles, Knishes and Pickled Tomatoes, Matzoh Ball Soup and Chopped Liver WERE INCREDIBLE. I can see the success gleaming over the horizon. If you build it, they will come. Jason, Scott, Susan, Jamie, Ella, Yara and the rest of the Maven's team Have all worked tirelessly to serve new england. TRUST THEM. I do. I love you all truly. I wish you nothing but a mitzvah #amyisraelchai #STANDWITHMAVENS read more

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It was my first time here and the service, food and atmosphere were perfect. We ordered the potato latkes, salmon salad on challah bread and the Reuben. The food was great quality. I loved how they served the table with pickles and coleslaw too! Our server was Melinda and she was very attentive and friendly. It's great to find quality restaurants with good staff. read more

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Had the pleasure of dining at Mavens Delicatessen in Pawtucket RI today. Great meal. Great value. Also met the owner Jason who is passionate about his business. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

Very long wait, but that has to be expected at a new place. Once seated the service was excellent, the food came out promptly and was very good. The room is really nice, sparkling new and kind of what I would expect a New York Deli to look like. I will wait until things slow down a bit before going back but I'm looking forward to trying breakfast, the bagels looked sensational. Thanks to Mavin's for bringing a different restaurant style to the area. read more

I had a great experience for lunch at Mavins. I ordered a Reuben with pastrami and it was a delicious, met-in-your- mouth situation. The service was great, and quick. There was a lot of good teamwork going on. The place was busy, but not overwhelming. It is an open concept with a classic look I will definitely return read more

Food was not great atmosphere was nice Waitress was just ok it was not a place I would go to again read more

Enjoyed my turkey Reuben. Loved the bowl of pickles that came with it. A great addition to our neighborhood.

Great food, great service..... awesome experience. Not sure what everyone is talking about.... I went just after lunch time and had no problem at all. Maybe I got lucky?? Regardless, I'll definitely be back... this is a one of a kind gem! read more

Incredible food. Great pastrami and schnitzel. Most things are made in house with amazing quality.

Was happy to try out long awaited Maven's and the food did not disappoint! Pleased with the coffee and the bagel was beyond top tier. Staff was nice and friendly, great atmosphere. Comics are a fun touch. Looking forward to going back often. read more

Fantastic experience - met someone for lunch and enjoyed it thoroughly. I wish I lived closer...

Like so many have said on Google reviews the deli was very overwhelmed and underprepared for the turn out that they had. We went on Monday and at 4 o'clock they were out of pastrami and matzoh ball soup and by the time we had finished eating at 4:45 they were out of corned beef. People come to delis to have pastrami, matzah ball soup and corned beef so it's a little concerning that they didn't have extra amounts of that, and maybe focus less on all the other menu items that people typically wouldn't order. I did, however enjoy my corned beef sandwich( although a side of something should come with it because at $20 it's kind of expensive for just a sandwich )and I will definitely go back, but probably wait until after the holidays so they can figure out what has been a glaring problem for the last three days. read more

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