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    Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen

    3.5 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Latkes
    Andreas G.

    Went here for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Got a small booth inside and ordered some sodas. For food we got the half sandwich (pastrami) with the matzo ball soup and one latke. The matzo ball soup was good, also liked the sandwich, but I did have better pastrami sandwiches before. I think that the bread could have been toasted a bit more. My favorite item was probably the latke. Simple dish, but some very good bites with the two sauces. Staff were friendly and food came out quickly.

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    Daniel S.

    $14 veggie pita sabiche sandwich (grilled eggplant and eggs) was: pretty solid. A bit pricey for the size though.

    1/2 Corned Beef on Rye.
    Kimberly B.

    I've been going to Saul's for years, and I almost exclusively order the corned beef on rye and a cup of matzoh ball soup. It always satisfies that intense craving for a good, Jewish deli sandwich with loads of meat and a good matzoh ball soup! The corned beef is sliced thicker than they do add a lot of other deli say in New York or Los Angeles however I think it's just perfect super flavorful tender delicious and I love it on the Acme rye bread. I really need to try other items on the menu, I just always panic at the last minute and say "corn beef on rye, and a cup of matzoh ball soup".

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    Nova P.

    I've slept on Bay Area Jewish delis for no real reason. For some context, I regularly frequented a few Jewish delis while living a LA. So Saul's is a first for me in the Bay. I understand it's an institution in Berkeley and has mixed reviews with ownership changes. Saul's gives diner vibes with comfy booths. Our server was really helpful and was good for helping me confirm my order because I was stuck between a number of options. To get a good sampling I ordered a half corned beef sandwich with a side of matzo ball soup. To start we had the loc & latke. The latke was crispy and flavorful but probably could have done without the lox.The soup was fine but the real highlight was the corned beef sandwich- so much satisfaction from biting into a super fresh and tender sandwich. The bf got a turkey Reuben on rye, which was surprisingly impressive. I'd come back if I'm in the area, feeling carnivorous, and craving a hot sammie or Rueben sandwich.

    Steve L.

    Classic Jewish deli and bakery. The staff is very nice, but they did ask us to repeat our order a few times and the sandwich we ordered did not come with the condiments on it we asked for. The matzo ball soup was decent, needed a lot of salt and pepper for my flavor pallet - and it was lacking the necessary chicken unfortunately. The ambiance is reminiscent of a Jewish deli on the East Coast, lots of tables and booths. I like the tall ceilings and the retro lights and the big bar. I'd come back, but there are other places to go.

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    Juicke C.

    It's St. Paddy's Day and I brought a friend who has never been here. He has it on his place to eat. Of course on St Paddy's Day, who serves a mean corned beef. It would have been ideal to have corned beef and cabbage so the sandwich will have to do. For myself, it has been a while since my last visit. Today I had the corned beef revenge with a side green salad (which is an extra $2.50), and ice tea. It was a nice warm day so we sat on the parklet. The drinks came first and the food followed shortly afterwards. The side salad with vinaigrette dressing was crispy and refreshing. The Reuben was warm with a mount of corned beef slices and Russian dressing. A little mustard completed my sandwich. Service was friendly and efficient.

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    Vivian L.

    Cute restaurant! Friendly people. Prices weren't too bad and the food was so good! We sat outside and the weather was really nice and food came out quickly! They have a lot of options! After we finished eating, we think they forgot we were outside because they never came to check in on us or ask if we were finished, we ended up going inside to pay after an hour but it was nice to sit outside!

    Somebody's Liver sandwich
    Anndora L.

    Service was good, especially Saturday afternoon. Outside was crowded but seating was available. Inside was nearly empty. It's been a long while since I've been to Saul's. I went because a friend mentioned she'd be headed there on the way to grab her mom. I was like...,hmmm, why not it's been a long time! I got seated right away and was looking for their delicious pickles and I wanted liver (sando!). Got both with a latke. Everything was delicious. Service was erratic. Maybe I caught them in between shifts? I know it took others longer to order. Once the food arrived, service was much improved. I swear the pickles use to be free but they're still delish.

    Dorothy D.

    Nostalgic, Still Solid, But My "Lox" Missed the Mark It's been a minute since I've been to Saul's, and stepping back in felt like visiting an old friend. The deli vibe is classic Berkeley, cozy booths, busy energy, and that familiar hum of conversation that makes you want to linger. I ordered the Bagels and Lox on an Everything Bagel, and while it looked gorgeous, it wasn't quite lox. There was no salt-cured flavor at all, more like regular salmon; which was a letdown for the price. The texture was buttery and fresh, but the portion felt light; the menu said 2 ounces, and it looked every bit of that (maybe less). The toppings needed a little love. The white onions threw me at first, but they were sweet, so that balanced out. The cucumber slices were too thick and should've been on the side. And the capers? Cute on top until they went rolling everywhere after the first bite. My dining companion ordered the Corned Beef Gretchen, and that's where Saul's shines. It was meaty, tender, and perfectly layered on soft bread. The fries were golden and crisp, absolutely worth adding as a side. Saul's still delivers that neighborhood comfort and nostalgia. I'll definitely be back, but next time I'll skip the "lox" and try something new.

    This is the only view of the long wide room that I took without having to edit out too many families. It's a popular place!
    Rich S.

    Saul's is a long double-wide restaurant with a delicatessen near the front, and both outdoor and indoor seating. At 9:30am on a Sunday (Oct 2025), I was seated quickly indoors with a prompt cup of good strong hot black coffee and a menu. And within minutes i was able to place my order with the attentive staff. With a page-long menu from hash to flatbread to eggs to bagels to challah to salmon and more, I was set on shakshouka: a poached egg deep in thick rich steaming savory seasoned cumin-laced tomato sauce, with sour cream and spicy deep-green zhoug cilantro-paste, and of course fresh hot pita. It was a deep dive into Levant flavors. A lovely satisfying breakfast. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Street parking was not diccicult to find nearby.

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    Scott G.

    This place has been here forever and has always been a fun place to eat. I got the falafel platter for $18 and it was good. Nothing awesome but I would eat again. The highlight was the freshly baked pita. The service was good.

    Half Pastrami Reuben Half Corned Beef Reuben
    Michael L.

    Saul's is a classic Jewish diner in Berkeley that carries all the traditional favorites like Lox & bagels, Reuben Sandwiches, matzo, and a variety of brunch style items. The staff was extremely nice and I enjoyed interacting with them. I ended up ordering the Reuben, half corned beef and half pastrami. They gave a generous portion of meat and all around great quality Reuben. I preferred the corned beef over the pastrami but both with good. Look forward to coming back to try the other food items.

    Several sauces to use with our sandwiches.
    Joanne M.

    We have loved Saul's for years. We ordered several sandwiches with the youngest of our group ordering pancakes, which she enjoyed eating. Two of our group ordered the half sandwich and soup. There were at least 5 soup options and both individuas ordered matzoball soup. The matzo ball reminded me of the dumplings I make for chicken and dumplings.. The broth was not as rich as I remember, but the matzoball was delicious, soft and fluffy. The half sandwiches were roast beef on sourdough bread and the other was pastrami on rye. The two individuals who ordered a whole pastrami sandwich had theirs on sourdough bread and one had their bread toasted. I want to mention our waiters, who were fantastic and so helpful! They added to the great experience we had at Saul's. As our meal came to an end, we bought the chocolate covered coconut macaroons. Some of the edges were crispy. The macaroons were dipped in chocolate which takes the macaroons to another level of deliciousness. Having said that, the previous way the macaroons were made were bigger and the outside of the macaroons were crispier. What a great way to end a meal!! We will be back!!

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    Sam T.

    Thanks Daniel. Glad you enjoyed and don't get be started on prices :)

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    Thanks Juicke!

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    Thanks Joanne! We're open everyday, please come back anytime :)

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    I thought the parklet outside of Saul's is a public parklet, but it seems to be taken over by Saul's (menus on tables, etc). Is this so?

    Hi Gail-Thanks for inquiring. There are 2 areas in front of Saul's'; 1 is exclusive to Saul's, 1 is a public parklette. ANYONE IS WELCOME TO SIT IN THE PUBLIC PARKLETTE AT ANYTIME, provided they are not smoking, being abusive or otherwise violating… Read more

    Does Sauls offer sandwiches at dinner time!?

    Yes and their sandwiches I've had are delicious.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes they have limited outdoor seating.

    Do they offer new pickkes?

    No, same as the ones that have been on the menu I believe.

    Do they offer new pickles?

    They charge for pickles

    How is the parking situation?

    There's a small lot in front that's usually full but you can drive further in and pull over next to the sidewalk for quick pickups, that's my go-to option.

    Have they reopened?

    Reopened for inside dining!

    Do they serve or sell chocolate Babka? How is it?

    Yes they do! I've had it once and it was very dry unfortunately, could be a one-off.

    Is the pastrami similar to Katz in NYC?

    Nope. It's good (and occasionally it can be on the too salty side) but nowhere near as good as Katz's.

    Is it kosher?

    No. It is kosher style.

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