Very good! First time and will definitely order again. Friendly phone service when calling. read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Reuben, Downtown and Smoked Beet salad - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The WORST Takeout experience I've had in a very long time, maybe the worst ever. For an online ASAP order it was over an hour and a half by the time we got our food. And their nonsensical explanation was, as near as I could understand the BS, was that "you don't get priority by ordering online", that they don't start your order until you show up so that they can serve people in the restaurant (which wasn't even that busy)? I would have been less angry if they just admitted they forgot the order. Ridiculous. And after all that, the food was OK but nothing special. Won't be going back. read more

I only have good things to say about this delicatessen. The food was delicious, the employees very friendly and the place was very clean. They obviously care about the quality Experience that they give their patrons. I'll be back. read more

Maven's actually has pretty decent food but as others have said, they are suffering from some growing pains. When we got there, it was a 30 minute wait but it was another 20 minute wait once we were seated at the table for service. We weren't a fan of the pickles served at the table but that may just be a preference. When you order, all sides are ordered separately so it drives the price up pretty quickly. The meatloaf sandwich which I took a picture of was a big hit and pretty sizable. The Reuben was just okay. The service just is not up to par. You can't go to a deli and have it be a two hour ordeal. It took us 1.5 hours to get out after we were seated and that's after waiting 30 minutes. Our server never came back to the table to check in. The atmosphere is great and I hope they get their service issues worked out because it's a cute place. read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Meatloaf Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Don't usually leave reviews- but this place was kind of disappointing. Ordered a chicken schnitzel sandwich & fries as take out. Pictures speak for themselves. Giving one star for extra sauce though! read more

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Bread excellent, turkey and chopped liver sandwich excellent, potato latkes excellent. Staff very welcoming and accommodating. Desserts looked great, but no room! Can't wait to return ! read more

the space made me feel comfy. attentive and amusing server. great food. enjoyed hang with dad during a stressful time. read more

Melinda is a fantastic server - friendly, informative and efficient. Loved the cream cheese. read more

Would've gone 4.5 stars if available. Got the open faced pastrami, knish, and some potato latkes. The sandwich and latkes were great - the knish was just okay to me. Def a real deal old school Jewish deli. Service was on point and friendly. Would definitely return. read more

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A NY style Jewish deli in Pawtucket (on Providence line). Place is clean and bright. Service has been friendly and the coleslaw and pickles before are excellent. I have had the corned beef and pastrami both were excellent. Portion size was large and prices were reasonable. read more

Melinda is an incredible waitress and human being. We've been excited to try Maven's since before they opened and we finally got the opportunity. Melinda made our entire experience amazing from start to finish. She made recommendations, talked us through the menu and took care of us like we were royalty. The food was phenomenal. This was the best corned beef sandwich I've ever had. EVER! Thank you Melinda, for the special experience today can't wait to come back! read more

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Unbelievable Food. The Bagels are made before your very own eyes. The house Pastrami and Corned Beef are incredible and hands down the best Latkes I've ever enjoyed. read more

Maven's has the best bagels and pastrami sandwich you will find in Rhode Island. 100 percent recommend! read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

I was in the mood for a real corned beef sandwich and was willing to take a ride. After looking at the reviews I decided Maven's Delicatessen was my next venture. Walking in the restaurant appears it was bright and ultra clean. Our server was Cat she brought house pickles and coleslaw to the table Cat was knowledgeable and made suggestions to us and provided great service. Thank you Cat !! Started off with potato latkes with applesauce, and sour cream. Very good My guest ordered the 12oz Ruben Pastrami- they felt the peppercorns -smoke flavor was over powering- and said the 6oz would have been enough food $25.95 I ordered the 6 oz Ruben Corned Beef sandwich- I enjoyed mine - the 6oz was enough for me $19.95 We also split a bagel with vegetable cream cheese and lox with capers tomato and red onion Excellent $14.45 And 2 Browns Cream sodas $5.90 Overall, our meals were very good and we plan to return and try more of the menu. If you in the mood for delicatessen sandwich Maven Delicatessen is the place to visit.!!! read more

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Finally got to Maven's Deli. I made the trek from Cranston (IYKYK) and was not disappointed. This Deli was on my list since it's opening. The corned beef reuben was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed it. Such a treat to have an authentic Jewish Deli sandwich in RI. Highly recommend! Shout out to Troy, who took my order and was just the best! Great lunch treat! Looking forward to another lunch visit! read more

As someone from Queens then Manhattan then Brooklyn, this is the closest I've seen in New England to the real thing. And so clean. And everyone so nice. read more

I'm at Mavens again. They definitely have it down now. It was so good! The waitress Malinda is a treasure!

Maven's Deli is a gem the food is fresh& delicious. the matzoh ball soup and potato latkes are amazing. Mavens atmosphere and service are top notch. If you havent been to Mavens run don't walk read more

What a beautiful deli. I wanted a good corned beef sandwich with great Jewish style pickles. Wow! This place has it all. Felt like I was at a NYC deli. Only issue was I did take out and there was a problem with my order. Took longer than expected. But while waiting I noticed many coming in for the liverwurst. Not my thing but it looked very authentic. I'm sure if I was brought up Jewish I'd be a fan. Although my favorite was the pickles. I will certainly be back. read more

Finally a New York style deli in Rhode Island! Bagels are the best I've ever had and the matzo ball soup is better than Zabars. Update: I've lowered my review. I ordered four bagels today and this was how they were sliced. I'm giving up on this place because this is crazy. It's happened before and I hoped they would fix things. The food is great but the service is just so sloppy I can't. read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Bagel was sliced like they literally do not care. - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Stopped by for lunch today. It was our 1st time. Our server Melinda was a joy. She was friendly and attentive. We had the pastrami sandwich and matzo soup. Both were delicious. Best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. The restaurant was clean and eclectic. We will be back. read more

I enjoyed Maven's Deli immensely. From the Dill potato salad to the Asiago bagel with Salmon cream cheese. I loved their brisket sandwich (Up Street Dip), pickles, and potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce dips. Everything was fantastic and I will definitely be returning. I was expecting to get breakfast but I arrived at 11:20 and breakfast stops at 11am, so I'll have to return for breakfast. Our server Claudia was so friendly and efficient, she made the experience wonderful. However, I didn't like how close the tables are to one another. You can hear everyone's conversation and vice versa. Every time someone sat down or got up, we had to move our table over. I understand this place gets busy and they want to serve as many people as possible but maybe spread the tables out a little more. All of this delicious food and our bill was under $40! read more

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All three! Food and service were both excellent! Dill potato salad - something just different enough to be enjoyable- and for breakfast. A steady stream of people coming in to eat and for take out. $$ for two items and coffee and tip. Server very attentive. read more

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Warning to everyone who goes to Maven's Delicatessen. I just stopped to purchase some salmon schmear and I bought the 4 oz. It was almost $6 and this is what I got. It seemed small, so I asked and they assured me it was 4 oz. I came home and weighed it and you can see what the results were. read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Bravo Maven's! I planned my grandson's Brit Milah from out of state with the help of Lauren. She was attentive, kind and helpful. She was even able to address a last minute request from our clergy for a challah! The food was plentiful, delicious and beautifully plattered. I'm from NJ, so when I tell you the bagels were great, I mean it! Highly recommend! read more

I have been wanting to go here since it opened and I finally had the opportunity to. First, I was not expecting it to be so big and fancy on the inside. I imagined it being a small bakery type establishment, which it does have, but along with a deli and a sit down area with a full breakfast and lunch/dinner menu. It is so well decorated--simple in terms of colors but feels rich with history and culture. Our waiter was really nice and attentive with not only us but all the tables he was covering. We were a bit disappointed we didn't get there in time for breakfast (ends at 11) but we tried some sandwiches and bagels. We started with some complimentary pickles and coleslaw which were all delicious. We ordered the fried salami sandwich, schnitzel sandwich, and everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. The salami sandwich was really good. It was simple but still packed with flavor. The salami was a bit vinegary and savory and the bread was soft. The schnitzel was also good. The chicken could have had a bit more flavor but the bread was great, and the toppings worked perfectly for the dish. The bagel was good. I was a bit sad they didn't have Asiago or bialy but the everything did have good flavor and the cream cheese was perfectly spread. I craved some French fries after seeing how good they looked and they were good. Nice and hot, savory, and a bit of a distinct flavor. I would definitely be interested in coming back to try other menu items. One thing to note that since it's in a plaza, it makes parking easier or rather more accessible. It's also near the blackstone boulevard so one weekend it's perfect for breakfast followed by the farmers market or a walk if the weather permits. read more

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I will definitely come here again in a few months once they get more organized. There was a ton of (deserved) hype about Maven's opening up in a previously pretty underused area on the Pawtucket / Providence border and it seems like they got a bit overwhelmed. I came here on a busy Saturday and I was definitely expecting to wait a while. They are temporarily only serving a limited menu (i.e. bagels with cream cheese and coffee) at the deli counter in order to smooth things out. Unfortunately, there was a huge crowd of people and everyone was waiting 35-45 minutes for takeout bagels. The deli counter seemed super disorganized and there were easily 4-6 people standing around looking confused instead of pumping out orders. They kept running out of things and having to bring people back to the counter to change their order based on what was now available. When I actually got my bagel, I was a satisfied customer! I paid $2.59 for a bagel with cream cheese which is an excellent price. The bagel itself was so delicious. It was chewy, light, and crispy on the outside -- definitely one of the best bagels I have had in the Providence area. There could have been a little better adhesion of the toppings but overall it was a really good bagel. Like I said I will definitely have to go back. I'm really hoping they hit their stride soon! read more

Maven's Delicatessen - $2.59 - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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This was quite an authentic experience. You know you're at a great place when it's packed & there's a waiting list. The staff was excellent about getting us a table as soon as it opened up. Our server Kerri was fantastic. Very good natured and very efficient. So my friend had the "Reuben" and enjoyed it very much. I had the brisket and it was, as Linda Richman would say, "like buttah!". Just melted in my mouth. The horseradish sauce really complimented it so much I think next time I'll ask for an extra side. The French fries were nice and light. The potato salad was fine but I feel like it needs something... maybe pickle brine? Or a touch of the horse radish sauce. Anyways we were so full, we couldn't get dessert, but next time we will. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Hoping the owner(s) sees this review bc if what we witnessed today becomes the norm or already is the norm, this place will surely go out of business. First, the food (lox plate and the breakfast sandwich with beef bacon) are absolutely phenomenal. Just really really good and exactly what you'd expect from a Jewish deli somewhere in NYC even. The coffee, when we were finally served, was also delicious. Now the reason for the 2 stars. The service was atrocious. Two waitresses for about 16-18 tables. Anything over 5 tables per server is generally considered quite a few. We waited for 20 minutes to even get a cup of black coffee and never had it refilled until about 2 mins before we left. Every single table near us looked annoyed. Two women near us were just about to get up and leave while waiting for their food and then it finally came. The man at the table next to use asked for honey for his tea. It never came. The couple on the other side of us asked for an everything bagel. The waitress didn't say / know they were out so she decided on a poppy seed bagel for him when she finally brought his food. I heard a family in a booth complaining that no one was helping them to which the waitress said "I'm doing the best I can." And she was. They both were. Just waaaaay under staffed. When every table in the restaurant seems annoyed with the service, that's a problem. Sandwiches sitting under the heat lamps for 15+ minutes bc the servers can't get to them. We weren't with our kids this morning but idk how we could ever go here with a hungry 3 year old bc the super slow service would not go over well with him. PLEASE fix the service issues so we don't have to live without this food!!! read more

Went for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Decor was beautiful, was looking forward to a legit NY deli experience, only the wait was absurd. Submitted a party of two request, with a short line in front of us. Tables appeared to be half cleared and noticed only a few servers scrambling to keep up. Waited twenty minutes and the line never moved. Decided to leave, and grab lunch at nearby Rasoi instead, which as usual was efficient, courteous and delicious. read more

Maven's looks like a New York Deli Themed Restaurant- like a Hard Rock Cafe but instead of "music" the theme is "deli". As a Jewish man who was raised going to Carnegie and Roxy in New York, Maven's comes off as an outsider's recreation of a Jewish delicatessen- the equivalent of an Irish Pub run by Koreans. Because, well, that's what it is. The restaurant was was quite busy when I got there at 11:45, but I was seated promptly. I was Immediately served a complimentary starter app (pickles and slaw) by the pleasant waitstaff person Melinda. Melinda suggested Latkes or fries, and ultimately secured a Fry order. In fact, the whole wairstaff seemed game and were handling the crowd admirably, though they had to rush people along a bit (including me) to open up tables. The rushing did dampen the experience somewhat, but I saw the line they were working with; I get it. The pickles are good- crunchy and a little sour without being too salty. I would have preferred dill, but I understand the choice to keep them more basic for the general audience. They had enough flavor that the lack of dill was not an issue at all. The Slaw is crunchy, vinegary and very sweet. It reminded me of korean-style pickled appetizers. I like that, but not everyone will. Either way it was still a weird thing to put in front of people as a first impression of a Jewish Style Deli. I heard 2 other first-time patrons next to me comment on the sweetness of the slaw as well. The fries are hot, crispy, and nicely salted. They are double-coated, large and hand-cut with a nice texture and some of the skin still on. They are also $5, and you don't get that many of them, but you get enough for one person. A little expensive, but at that point nothing I didn't sign up for. Just know going in that if you go with a group, everyone should get their own fries. For the meal, I got a "Daily-Size" 8 oz Pastrami Sandwich on Rye bread. The pastrami in the sandwich was the right levels of fatty and rich, but surprisingly low on salty or savory flavor, especially when compared to the higher-flavor slaw, fries, and even rye bread. The bread tastes great, in fact, but is a little chewy for my liking, and it has a lumpy homemade mouthfeel that I found equal parts interesting and offputting. The bread is also very soft, to the point that I might call it limp. The sandwich also left a distinct oiliness on my hands which I expect from higher-fat pastrami, so take that as you will. None of it was bad, and overall I'd eat this whole meal again, but I've had better... even within Rhode Island, if I'm honest. But here's the twist: the sandwich, alone, is 21 dollars. My lunch, for one person, was 28 dollars with tax, and over 30 with tip. And at the end of the day, all I got was a small decent sandwich, a small portion of good fries, and complimentary pickles. I can't rationalize paying over 30 dollars for lunch for one person. Maybe you can. And if you can... you can probably get a lot more bang for your buck elsewhere. But if you absolutely must have a Deli Experience, and you have infinite income, Maven's may be a good option for you. But, eh, maybe not so much. read more

Maven's Delicatessen - The Pastrami Sandwich and Fries at Maven's. - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

I visited during opening week, when Maven's was slammed. That mad rush was to be expected - the year-long pre-opening hype created potential for massive crowds (don't most establishments have a soft opening and then about a month later the "official" Grand Opening - when the kinks are worked out?!). The confusing thing this week was their decision to leave banks of table empty, with the bodies waiting to fill them standing inside clogging the entry rather than seating us, saying it'll be awhile before we take your order so enjoy a free coffee, and improving things for everyone. No customer is happy watching tables sit empty for 20 minutes while they're standing at a cold door that keeps opening to in more people! Aside from that poor decision, let's talk about the food. I've eaten at most of the legendary NYC kosher delis: the old Carnegie Deli, Katz's (where Harry met Sally while she REALLY enjoyed that corned beef sandwich), and the 2nd Ave Deli. Maven's is not up to any of their standards, at least during opening week. Complementary table offerings include a bowl of vinegary coleslaw that's pretty close - just missing celery seeds, and some salt; and a bowl of half sour pickles (delicious! Yes, please) and pickled green tomatoes (sour, hard, and unpalatable). So, a mixed bag - but very close. Lose the pickled tomatoes, add a few more Jewish deli coleslaw spices and these are pretty solid offerings. (Hint - the 2nd Ave Deli puts both half AND full sour pickles out, and that's an option if the tomatoes go!) Sadly, the potato latkes tasted like frozen ones even though they were house-made - too many potatoes, too few onions, not deep- fried so they didn't taste... oily, as these are supposed to. Still, they came with both apple sauce & sour cream. The corned beef sandwich concern might have been a communication issue (but an understandable one in a deli): we thought we'd be fine sharing one sandwich (given the general expectation for Jewish deli sandwich sizes, and the price of the bigger sandwich we ordered). Our waitress suggested the thicker deli sandwich - which we naturally assumed meant thin sliced corned beef piled about 6 inches high (versus the expected 2-3 inches of meat). Instead we got a not outrageous/unhealthy amount of meat sliced so thick that we both felt challenged - not in a good way - to bite through it to get a mouthful. I ended up taking the corned beef out of the rye & eating that with a knife and fork, which really isn't a sandwich, people. That said? The corned beef was terrific - well seasoned, tasty, and had it been correctly sliced, tender. The rye bread was also full of seeds, slightly sourdough, and quite delicious. The black and white cookie? Sorry, but that was an abomination. It wasn't shaped correctly - no firm cookie concave "flying saucer" bottom. It wasn't frosted correctly - no shiny fondant-like top surface, milk versus the required dark chocolate frosting on a black & white. And, it didn't taste right - no subtle lemon flavor in the cookie, just an unpleasant almost anise taste to this huge disappointment. I looked in the case before we sat down, and could tell this were closer to Massachusetts style "moon cookies" than real black and white cookies (which my Aunt Myra would buy us from her neighborhood bakery every day of my childhood visits to her in the City). But, nope. These even more disappointing than those. My friend who never had a black & white before took one bite then left the rest of hers untouched on the table. I'll visit again, don't get me wrong. I love even a bad deli, and during opening week this wasn't bad, just disappointing. I'll order differently next time. And will 100% skip the black and white, sorry! read more

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Wow, wow, wow!! What to get? Everything looked awesome! Started with homemade pickles and homemade coleslaw 'on the house'. Soooo good! I ordered the grilled tuna salad sandwich. Melted cheese, warm tuna, grilled bread, Yumz!! Hubby got the grilled turkey Reuben & downed that bad boy! Also got a side order of fries which were hot and fresh ( so important) and dill potato salad. I love dill potato salad and this was the bomb! Lots of fresh dill and the potatoes were soft and flavorful. Can't wait to go back and try everything else! Great service and everyone super friendly and informative! read more

My first Maven's Yelp review that I posted weeks ago gave Maven's a 1/5. It was a bad experience all around. We tried to eat at Maven's three times, all during the opening weeks, and we were unable to sit and eat due to the 1-2 hour wait. Today 12/19 was the first time we were able to beat the crowd and sit and eat. I will now be giving Maven's a 5/5. Major improvement! We arrived today around 1130, Very busy, nearly every seat taken. Yet we still managed to eat and get out within 30-40 minutes. Our server, Ava, gets a 5/5 A+. The 12 oz reuben was delicious, and HUGE ($28). Our server, Ava, did an amazing job! Ava was great, even though the place was slammed she was checking in every few minutes. You cannot beat that type of service. Note - I would not recommend Maven's to anyone that is in a rush, at least while they are working out the kinks. Also I would advise you to arrive before noon to get lunch. The place really started to fill up and there was a long line around 1230. All these bad reviews on here are service-related from the chaotic opening week, rest assured the service has improved tenfold since then. Will be back for sure! read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Mavens is the spot to go for a great meal, and incredible service. Melinda was the highlight of my meal. She treated us like we had been friends for years. The bblt and golem are top tier breakfast sandwiches and their latkes are 10/10. Highly recommend for a good meal and a cozy spot to dine at. read more

Food was great! Had the kinish and latkies to start. Had the brisket dip for lunch Melinda did a fabulous job! read more

The prices could go down. It's a Kosher like deli $19 plus for a sandwich is too expensive for my wallet.

One of the best sandwich places in Rhode Island! Don't sleep on it. Has a really cool interior diner feel to it! All of the ingredients you can tell are fresh. read more

My first visit to Maven's was a positive one. First of all lunch was crowded, but arriving at noon was not too long of a wait - only about 20 minutes. The service I received was outstanding - the front of house was clear about the timing and helpful, and our waitress was attentive and a delight. The ambiance is inspired - the decor reminded me of a fancy NY restaurant, and the space is cavernous. My daughter tried one of the bagels and a Blintz and enjoyed both. Personally I tried the 12oz 50/50 and was very happy with my choice - good rye bread, tender pastrami and corned beef. Clearly this is a popular spot. I plan to return! read more

Here's the thing - I'm a neighbor (can walk there in 10 minutes) and went on Day 1 - 'twas a bit rough though the place is gorgeous! I've kept on coming, though. They've had their ups and downs - but I think things are going smoothly now. Today I just have to post about the Pastrami Hash - I've had it many times by now - (I've also tried the Corned Beef Hash - which is very good - but I keep coming back to the Pastrami Hash). Every bite is delicious! Food was out in 5 minutes! Efficient and friendly service from Elizaveta who at my request figured out how I could use ApplePay when I realized I'd left my wallet at home! Lucky to have Maven's in my neighborhood! read more

Maven's Delicatessen - Pastrami Hash with Eggs Over Easy and Challah - Bakeries Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island