We enjoyed Super Mensch! My favorite was the lox bagel martini, and the chocolate cake was excellent (even if not as rare as they'd lead you to believe :)). It's a really cool spot with a great vibe, I love the menu on the letter board. read more

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Was really hoping to like this place but the fuss is just too not that good. Ordered: * Dips: hummus, baba ganoush, labneh with z'atar seasoned pita * Watermelon, black olive tapanade and feta salad with everything crunch * Latkas Labneh was standard. The hummus and baba were too salty (plus the salt from the pita). Love the combo of watermelon, feta and black olive, and it was presented originally as blocks, but it was drowned in oil and for 8 chunks of watermelon, I need maybe one chunk of feta, not 4, and I couldn't really taste the olive tapenade. Latkas were okay but seemed refried, as the bottoms were hard, and somehow it was reminiscent of the flavor of the box mix potato pancakes my Mom used to make (not a huge fan). Saw the sandos and it looks like the meat is thicker cut than the thinly sliced east coast deli sandwiches that I prefer. The drink menu looks interesting, so I might return for that. read more

Super Mensch - Watermelon feta salad with dips in the back. - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Disappointed! What you need to know: 1. Parking sucks, give yourself time to find a spot. This area is also notorious for even the smallest overhang of your car in a driveway to be towed. 2. They have indoor and outdoor space. Both are small but outdoor is lovely on a nice day. 3. They have a pickle Michelada and fatoush soaked vodka they use for a blood Mary. Here's what we ordered: * 5 dips for $22 - MUST ORDER - 5/5 - comes with hummus, schug, labneh, bell pepper hummus, eggplant like baba ganoush, paired with flatbread * turkey sandwich - 1/5 - turkey was spoiled. * Reuben sandwich 2/5- so small! Ratio was totally off and served on a plain wheat bread. Not toasted or anything. * matzoh ball soup 2/5 - loved the diced celery and carrots but no pieces of chicken and matzoh balls needed more seasoning or salt. * watermelon and feta salad - 2/5 - too many seeds and nuts on top. * latkas - amazing but mostly a fried hash brown. Still amazing. * chocolate cake 100/5 * YOU MUST COME HERE FOR THIS. They only bake one per day. Best cake I've ever eaten. read more

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We finally gave Super Mensch a try for dinner. There was a cancellation so we got a 6pm table for two in the parklet. It was cozy and the music was vibing in fun Friday way. When we sat down, there was a couple with a big dog blocking the way to get in. No one's fault-just pointing it out as super cozy seating. We ordered the latkes to share. I had the arugula salad. He had the pastrami sandwich for one. The latkes were little hash brown squares. They were tasty, but didn't give the greasy potato flavor or smell of Jewish comfort. They were more like hash brown blocks. The arugula salad didn't have enough flavor, but it was filling. He loved the pastrami with toasted bread and just the right amount of mustard. When we were eating another group sat on the other side of us with two big dogs. All three dogs watched us eat. read more

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We stopped into this restaurant today for an early dinner/late lunch and had an overall good experience. We shared the dips, ordered multiple matzo ball soups, and had the latke. The matzo ball soup was very fresh and comforting, and the dips were flavorful and enjoyable. The latkes were decent, though after eating many latkes over Hanukkah, I'd personally rate them a B-. They didn't taste quite as fresh as I prefer, and the sauce was a bit skimpy. That said, I appreciated that they were served in a classic, at-home style with crème fraîche and caviar--exactly how I would make them myself, just a little more generously. Service was fine, and the food came out very quickly. We didn't order drinks since we're not drinkers, but when we walked by later, the place was packed and had a great vibe. Everyone seemed to be having fun, and it definitely feels like a positive addition to the neighborhood. The concept and ideas are strong, and I hope they continue to refine and settle into their rhythm. In a new Marina/Cow Hollow spot like this, it would have been nice to meet the owner or have someone stop by the table to say hello, but overall it's a place I'd be happy to revisit. I will give a four for now and hope they can freshen up the menu, maybe take a page from Orens or Hummus Bodega the reigning champions of Jewish foods in SF. I wish them the best of luck! read more

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Very small, very loud, interesting use of space. Supposed to be a deli with a full bar. More like a bar with noshes. Clever use of names for cocktails and sandwiches. One would think that things like matzo ball soup and latkes would be stellar. The soup was tepid. Never been served soup not hot. Chicken broth was tasty. Matzo balls were fluffy and tasteless. It was a very small serving for the price. Was really cup of soup, not a bowl. Latkes tasted reheated from frozen with scant toppings. They were the size of silver dollar pancakes. Disappointing for Chanukah. The hot dog was a hot dog and pickle on a plate. Period. No slaw, no fries, no potato salad. There was nothing special about the fatuoche salad. Disappointed in lack of imagination. Even though we had a reservation we had to eat in half an hour as there next reservation was books got that long later. What about us? No heaters outside. Had higher expectations. read more

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The first time we tried going here, they unfortunately ran out of pastrami (it was a late reservation so I don't blame them at all.) This time we made a reservation for a weekend morning to start our day off with some jewish deli classics. Staff was attentive and very accommodating, as I asked for mustard on the side and no fish roe on the latkes which they did without hesitation. That was much appreciated! Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I actually liked the reuben a lot better than the pastrami sandwich. Just better texture and flavor profile all around. But the all-star of the meal was the chocolate cake. So divine and indulgent! Reminded me of the iconic one from Matilda. Absolutely massive slice so be prepared to be eating cake for another day or two. read more

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New Jewish Deli inspired restaurant with great food and fantastic cocktails! It's a cute cozy spot with limited seating inside (3 tables, a high top and counter seating) and outdoor seating + a covered parklet. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. It's easy to make one ahead of time through Open Table. As I was waiting to check in with the host at the stand, I overheard them having to turn away a party without a reservation. I picked a counter seat on my res since I only came with a party of 2. The cocktail menu is so fun! I'm not a big drinker but there were so many drinks I wanted to try. I ended up picking the Borscht cocktail and it was delicious. It had that earthy beet flavor with some sweetness. My friend had the pickle michelada which was made with pickle beer, it was very pickley. For food, we shared the latkes, the pastrami on rye, the house made bagel with lox, and a slide of chocolate cake. Everything was delicious! We especially enjoyed the latkes, the pastrami and the cake. The latkes were nice and crispy, they went well with the apple sauce and sour cream. The pastrami was tender and flavorful. The chocolate cake was very moist and chocolatey, you could easily split it with 3 people. We couldn't finish all the cake and took the rest home to enjoy later. Our server was also very nice and fun. I will definitely come back so I can try more things on the menu, especially their cocktails! read more

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Guy: "What's good here?" Server: "The pastrami, it's like Katz's". Guy: *Looks at us and our pastrami sandwich* Guy: "No, I'm good, my body is my temple..." Damn, talk about making us feel like heffas. I like a thicccc stack and I've been finding excuses to go to The Marina/Cow Hollow for Komeya's matcha latte so here we are. From the Causwells' team, Lilah (AZN fusion) rebranded to Super Mensch and opened 9/24/25. It's a small place so rezzies are highly recommended. Indoor and outdoor seating. M E N U Modern takes on Jewish deli classics with deli, sweet+savory inspired cocktails (e.g. babka, borscht, and matzah ball). Everything is housemade. Full bar. 6% sf mandate. F O O D * Halibut Crudo w/ sesame tuile, black vinaigrette, avocado, preserved lemon, schug ($18): https://tinyurl.com/5xu4xjbj Fresh, mild slices of halibut with strong, punchy flavors (schug, Yemeni hot sauce was not spicy) mellowed out by the buttery ripen avocado. The tuile provides a nice crunchy contrast to the soft fish. * The Super Mensch: Giant pastrami on rye, spicy brown mustard ($39): https://tinyurl.com/44v34ysa My picture doesn't do the pastrami justice. I know it looks dry AF from the lighting but it was juicy, well-marbled, and fatty, in a good way (not too salty). A thiccc stack in between soft rye bread. Unfortunately, the bread lacked structural integrity with the bottom slice arriving soggy and breaking apart when picking up. It became a fork and knife sandwich. Served with a large pickle but it was hella salty. While a delicious sandwich to share, they could have included a scoop of coleslaw or potato salad for $39. * Potato Salad w/ herbs, sesame, wild salmon roe ($10): https://tinyurl.com/yksye7vp Sadly, they were out of the latkes by 12 pm (opens at 11 am) so we went with this. Good creamy tang and burst of salty umami from the roe but the potatoes were underdone, on the hard side. S E R V I C E Our server was warm, friendly, and attentive. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Modern with vintage touches. Three tables inside with counter seating. Two sidewalk tables and three tables in the parklet. P A R K I N G Very difficult street parking. Nearest garages: 2055 Chestnut and 3236 Pierce. Overall, it was a pretty solid meal AND a huge improvement over Lilah (IMO, the food and low abv cocktails there were not it). The steep pricing of their sandwiches makes Super Mensch prohibitive to go on the regular tho (total: $91.78 for 1 app, 1 sandwich, and 1 side). read more

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I got the pastrami on rye here and thought the rye bread was good and had a strong flavor. However the pastrami was not tender or sliced thin enough and I could not bite through the meat without pulling out big chunks from the sandwich. The flavor of the pastrami is fine. They put a pickle in the takeout box that had juices seep into the bread making it soggy. For almost $30, this was not worth it at all. read more

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What a vibe! I came here on Saturday with Kylie and Bobby. There were a few people outside and some other joined when we were eating but it was quite low key. The food was delicious. Matt helped us during our meal and he even let me try the pastrami before choosing because I always get confused between pastrami and corned beef. While there is no GF bread, we all still shared the latkes, Cole slaw, and potatoes. Loved the Sando but the matzah ball soup has nothing on my grandma Judy's. Will be back when I'm SF and loved the music, aesthetic, and all around energy. read more

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First weekend of operation! We decided to check out the latest restaurant opening in our neighborhood as a last minute decision but went early around 5PM on a Saturday & were able to snag a spot at their communal table. I would recommend making reservations as they are very popular & it is a small restaurant. I had the egg cream cocktail to start & it tasted as an egg cream should & I couldn't taste the alcohol but I felt the buzz because I had an empty stomach. The sofa water is poured table side so the egg cream puffs up above the rim of the glass. It's garnished with 3 chocolate boba too. Very tasty cocktail. Being a native New Yorker, I'm familiar with Jewish delis. The latkes were pretty good & the salmon roe added the perfect amount of salt to the dish. The matzoh ball soup was delicious but the matzoh balls were a little more dense than I was accustomed to but still good. The watermelon salad was interesting because the feta cubes were as large as the watermelon cubes so we had a lot of cheese leftover. We were still feeling peckish & shared the hot dog on house made challah bun, which was very good. The huge chocolate cake was on display on the counter & looked so good that we had a slice for dessert. Yummy decadence! Service was friendly & helpful. read more

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I was very intrigued by the concept and excited to check this place out. We came on a Friday at 5:30ish for a 5:45 reservation and were seated right away. The space is TINY but very cute. Our game plan here was pre-dinner drinks and apps. We got the matzah ball marg and borscht cocktail for round one, along with the za'atar chips, WAICL (chicken liver mousse on rye), and latkes. The beverage program is one of the most unique I've seen and both drinks were outstanding - very well balanced. The latkes were a must order! We were eyeing the chocolate cake and ended up deciding on a slice to share along with some dessert drinks. Round two included the black & white espresso martini and the egg cream, which had the seltzer poured in tableside for a nice presentation. The egg cream beat out the espresso martini, but both were good. The cake was HUGE - definitely easily split by a party of 3 or more. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Already thinking of coming back to try more! read more

Super Mensch - Black and white espresso martini, egg cream, chocolate cake - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super Mensch is the real deal. Food delivers across the board, service was stellar, and it's such a nice vibe w the new. The latkes were varsity level! Crisp on the outside, soft inside, with house creme fraiche, salmon roe, and apple butter. Easily one of the best bites of the day. (Plus, latkes are square in 2025, who woulda thought?!) House-made bagel with lox was pulled off flawlessly. Bagel was dense and chewy (which I love), silky salmon, capers, onion, dill. Was really impressed they make a bagel of that caliber. We did the 5 dip platter: Hummus, roasted eggplant, cucumber labneh, honey bell pepper, and this incredible schug (I knew it as Zhoug). Warm sesame pita to scoop it all up. Could have made a meal out of this alone. I actually asked to buy a side of the schug to take home, so good. The pastrami on rye was stacked high and messy in the best way. Simple and reliable, exactly how you want it. I took half home and heated it up later, perfect late night bite on the couch. Also worth calling out the drinks. Their bar program looks so interesting, I'll come back just to try a few. The bagel and lox martini might be the most creative cocktail I've seen in a while. Super Mensch nails tradition with just enough flair. Strong addition to the neighborhood. Already planning my next visit. read more

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I am surprised this place doesn't have more stars. Parking is definitely horrible as it is anywhere in the Marina, but the inside is cute and they had a lot of seating. The food was overall pretty good, the watermelon feta salad had an interesting topping... I don't think it would order it again. The dips and the warm bread were definitely the star of the show! So yummy and warm. The servers was fast. Everyone was really nice. Would go back for sure read more

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Got seated quickly on a Saturday at 12 which is always great. Ordered the pastrami sandwich - I would give it a 7/10. Not the best pastrami sandwich compared to other deli shops in the city, but it was decent. The latkes were delicious - perfectly cooked and enjoyable, would give this a solid 9/10! Would definitely come back just to order the latkes. read more

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Came here for lunch on a rainy weekend and it was great. Small space so definitely make a reservation. Staff were super friendly and very attentive. As for the food: the latkes were great. I was slightly concerned by their shape but the taste and texture relieved all concerns. The turkey sandwich was delicious and everything on it paired very well together. The pastrami on rye was also great. Pastrami had great flavor and slightly melty. My only complaint would be the rye bread was a little meh but not a deal breaker. Their coleslaw was also very good and not as sweet as you'd expect. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be going back. read more

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brunch review. jewish american. latke, house creme fraiche, caviar co. wild salmon roe. apple butter, chive pastrami on rye, 1/2 lb. pastrami. spicy brown mustard, house-made rye reuben, corned beef, house sauerkraut. russian dressing, swiss cheese. house-made rye ++ unique cocktails overall, "as good as it gets." read more

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I came blinking out from the lower light of the Presidio Theatre, post-movie and starving, convinced I was going to go to an Italian restaurant I'd looked up before going to the movie theater, but walked past Super Mensch, and doubled back and immediately changed my mind and decided that that's where I needed to eat. It was early enough on a weekend evening that not having a reservation wasn't to my detriment, and the hostess quickly seated me. I was not disappointed in my choice. First of all, my server was top notch. Also it wasn't a problem to sub the meat in the reuben from corned beef to turkey (a situation I vastly prefer) and they had some nice options for non-alcoholic cocktails. But also, they had seating at the window that allowed me to switch between my novel and the view in front of me, while waiting for my sandwich (not a long wait). The black cardamom collins (non-alcoholic) was refreshing, and the (turkey) reuben was piled so high I was reminded (showing my age here, I know) of the sandwich in the Dagwood comic. Well, maybe not that big, since I did rise to the challenge of biting into it - and it was delicious. Definitely plan to make a repeat visit next trip, because I want to experience more of their menu. read more

After having lived in NYC, I was skeptical of the Jewish deli hype...but it is well deserved!!! I was seated quickly outside even though the seating in general is limited; they play a movie on the wall as well which is a nice touch. I was bummed that they were sold out of pastrami but indeed the Reuben was divine. The hostess and servers were super friendly too! The cocktail "Not Your Bubbie's Manischewitz" was an impeccable pairing; not to sweet but fruity enough to hit the spot. Great place!! read more

Super Mensch - Reuben and Not Your Bubbie's Manischewitz (with one big block of ice!) - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is one of those places that everyone hyped up and it was good but it does not compare to the pastrami sandwich on the East Coast. The dips are a great way to start and the service throughout dinner was very attentive. They play a projected movie on the screen and overall decor is nice. read more

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The good: -the service was amazing and the servers were very helpful! -The pastrami was so tender and so juicy. -The black and white espresso martini was a nice twist on a staple Marina drink. -The pickle michelada was a little bland but loved how they served it with Donna's pickle beer. -The latkes were a good little bite with the apple butter, crème fresche and salmon roe. The bad: -our brunch reservation was booked for 11:00 and 1) they were already out of the Reuben sandwich and 2) we ordered our drinks and food at 11:10 and did not receive our food until 11:50. We should have realized when we noticed that the table next to us also received their food late after waiting so long. -it felt like we were baking in the sun in the parklet since it was such warm weather. I think they may still be finalizing their brunch service so looking forward to returning at a later time! read more

Super Mensch - Pastrami sandwich! - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went on an impromptu date night with the wifey, and absolutely loved it! The hosts and servers were wonderful; they were personable, attentive, and (above all) witty! Their service, while extremely accommodating, has the perfect level of snark/sarcasm that one would come to expect from a Jewish style deli (the way a sibling or a cousin would joke around with you). On top of that, the food and drinks were delicious. For nosh, we split the latkes (which were so good, we took an order to go), I got the Reuben, my wife got the matzah ball soup (which was served with TWO matzah balls IYKYK), but none of that compared to the Goliath that was there chocolate cake slice. It was rich, creamy, moist, and EVERYTHING you'd ever want/need a chocolate cake to be. For drinks we got the Borscht Cocktail, the Matzah Ball Margarita, and the Black and White Martini. The first 2 were savory and delicious, while later was the PERFECT pairing to the chocolate cake (bonus: they had a dill pickle lemonade that was SOOOO refreshing). Now, I feel like this has to be mentioned, this is NOT a Jewish deli (I know, shocker); if you are going in with that expectation, you WILL be sorely disappointed. This is a bar/restaurant with deli inspired drinks and small bites, a darn good one, and we will definitely be coming back for seconds . read more

The good: The pastrami was good quality, the latkes were very good, the salmon roe for the latkes was very good. The bad: I made a reservation for their first brunch service to be seated at the time they opened. We decided on latkes for the table and then we'd try most of the brunch menu - the pastrami, egg, and cheese sandwich, the challah French toast, and the yogurt parfait. The server informed us that they were out of all of the brunch items on the menu. In the first seating of their first brunch service. They told us later that they're still figuring out where to do the egg preparation - to be fair, it's a tiny kitchen, like apartment-kitchen-sized with multiple people in it - but maybe this is something to figure out before you start service. So I got a pastrami on rye, one kid had the latkes, and one decided to wait to go to the French bakery down the street afterward. The pastrami was good but tiny (see picture with quarter for scale) and the bread broke down almost immediately, so I was mopping up bits of food with my fingers. The latkes were good, also small, and it came with less than a spoonful of applesauce. We were seated in a booth by the kitchen and there was a *lot* of smoke, enough that everyone had to go outside to rest their eyes a bit. I assume it's from frying latkes? I can't imagine what that's like in the kitchen itself. They really need to fix their ventilation. In summary, there are pieces of the experience that look promising, and maybe at some point they'll be able to deliver on that. I might give them another try in a few months. I might not. read more

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I really wanted to give them 5 stars but dishes I wanted to live were a miss: the matzo ball soup is not Bubby approved - no soul :( and the sandwiches are subpar. However, other dishes are good: elevated latkes, the dips with flatbread and the chocolate cake. My suggestion would be focusing on the cocktails because that's where they shine. Black/White cookies martini was out of this world. And the entire Hanukkah series was a very pleasant surprise. read more

Super Mensch - Vodka and Latkes - NY edition cocktail of Mensch on Bench. - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

We absolutely adored our time at Super Mensch. The drinks were inventive and most importantly delicious, the food itself was so yummy, and the service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Some fun fresh takes on Jewish classics. We can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Best martini that I have ever had. And the starter dip samplers is incredible. Service is impeccable. As is the ambiance. read more

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Sorry to say, in a town (and Bay Area) with plenty of deli and Jewish cuisine options, Super Mensh came across well below par. Firstly, despite a limited menu, they did not have the turkey or the vegetarian sandwich - at lunchtime with near-empty tables. For folks who don't eat red meat that pretty much just left things like appetizers and soup. One of us went for a Reuben sandwich, which they described as "tasteless". They needed a pile of mustard to make it worth eating. The other went for the Super Mensh take on an elevated latke, which fell short of local traditional options, and what was a very disappointing matzoh ball soup. I'll be curious to see what the next restaurant to occupy this space is like. read more

Super yummy & delightful. The cocktails were superbly balanced & flavorful. Ordered the chopped liver forgetting I'm not a fan of rye bread & after a few bites i realized what I was thoroughly enjoying!! It was incredible! Had to get the matzah ball soup & again incredibly impressed with the tiny diced veggies which were raw & perfect with the delicious soft matzah balls. Definitely going back! read more

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Truly, a very normal restaurant experience with a huge bummer at the end. Strap in. The space? Small. A few tables inside, a few outside, bathroom is directly across from the very small kitchen and a server is always standing in front of it. No biggie (literally) but worth noting, not made for large groups. The service? Fine for a starting restaurant, had to remind the staff about an extra serving of something we requested, slower paced, but nothing crazy. Food quality and taste? Also *fine*, pastrami was good, potato salad also good, nothing the Michelin folks are going to write about, but also not bad! They did promote in house pickles that came with our meal, but those puppies were shelf stable Vlasics, for sure. Now here's the thing...there was three of us who were hungry after a Marina run. We ordered 3 pastrami sandwiches (the normal one, not the mega one they promote), potato salad side, and the trio of dip + 3 CANS of Diet Coke. Why in the fresh Marina San Francisco Housing Market HELL WAS IT $180 BEFORE TIP?! WHO DID THEY CONSULT FOR THEIR MENU PRICES, Lucille Bluth?! I was completely taken aback by the bill. $6 for a can of Diet Coke. $22 for the pastrami. I'll let you glean what you want from my review, but never EVER again will I pay $22 for a dry pastrami that I could call my bubbe for any fricken day of the week. And the worst part? I paid it and tipped 22%. read more

After looking online I was checking out Super Mensch and the pastrami sandwich was edible but greasy, chopped into tiny pieces and wholly unspectacular. This tiny place is not even in the same universe as Katz in NYC or Langers in LA. That by itself would not be disqualifying but what actually is are the prices: $59 for their small pastrami sandwich (not the larger more expensive one), a Diet Coke in the can and a piece of chocolate cake + tip, I could not believe it. Sitting on a tiny stool at a communal table elbow to elbow with another person - I really don't want to write reviews like this but do not make the same mistake I did and waste your time and money, it's not worth it. read more

Super Mensch - I couldn't believe it either. - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was really excited to check this place out but ultimately I felt let down. We ordered 5 items .. the matzo ball soup, the pickles, coleslaw, pastrami sandwich, and latkes. The first thing to come out was the matzoh ball soup but it was cool and we had to send it back. Once they re-warmed it. It tasted good though I wanted to broth to be a little bit more tasteful and rich. We really enjoyed the coleslaw and pickles, but the pastrami sandwich and the latkes were both a letdown. The pastrami itself was greasy, which I found really strange. I typically ask for the fatty cuts when I eat pastrami, but this was just too much of that. The bread was also underwhelming and we felt it was very doughy. The latkes we're also sort of underwhelming. We wanted something salty and crispy and it was very very delicate. The servers were nice, although a little bit unattended perhaps. The space also looks great from the insideI albeit a little cold with the front door wide open. The hunt for a solid pastrami sandwich in SF continues... read more

Rounding up a bit. I have been waiting for months for Super Mensch to open. I couldn't wait to try their whitefish, rye, and chocolate cake. I guess they may still be ironing out their kinks, but I worry there may be some fundamental issues that will make it tough for Super Mensch to succeed. The kitchen is extremely small, yet they have a lot of menu items. I just don't know how they're going to do these many items justice in such a small space. They were out of the whitefish and pastrami when we came here, so my husband and I both ordered the bagel with lox. The bagel was a huge disappointment. It was hard and my jaws hurt after eating it. The Bay Area has so many great bagel places now (Hella Bagels, Bones Bagels, Chicken Dog Bagels) and I believe we are becoming accustomed to naturally leavened bagels. The bagel at SuperMensch didn't taste naturally leavened and it just didn't stack up to these other places. The lox was delicious. The cream cheese wasn't like Philadelphia style, it was more like a whipped cream cheese. Service and ambiance were excellent. And the drip coffee was excellent. The devil's food cake was an exciting experience: the grandiose cake is set in front of the restaurant, giving definite Bruce Bogtrotter vibes. It is a decent cake, a bit monotone in flavor but not too sweet which I appreciate. I still plan to come back here, because I still want to try the latkes, whitefish, and pastrami on rye. I hope they make some changes like winnowing down the number of items on the menu. No shame in being a place that serves five outstanding dishes plus a dessert. read more

The pastrami on rye was delicious and same with the watermelon/feta. And love the cute Jewish food-themed drinks with quirky names! Can't wait to go back and try the latkes and matzah ball soup! read more

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What an amazing experience and great restaurant. Great location, great interior, great food. An elevated, modernized Jewish deli experience. Finally we have a place like this in SF that I could really recommend to my LA and NYC friends. read more

Super Mensch - Super interesting and delicious latkes - Salad Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My goodness. This is the epitome of what I despise about the Bay Area. I absolutely love 2nd ave deli in New York. I absolutely love katz. I absolutely love langers. Take the posters of these establishments off your wall. I get it. This is not supposed to be your traditional Jewish deli. But what it wants to be it isn't. Drinks were great. Appetizers were good. The pastrami was absolutely garbage. I'd say 95% of the "meat" was fat. Just complete white strips throughout. Inedible. And the rye completely broke apart. Completely disappointed. And the price? Somehow Katz, a tourist attraction, is way more affordable. Just not good. read more

Food and service was good I like how they put a lot of meat on the sandwich so that is a big plus, haven't had pastrami sandwich for a while was sitting outside so not too bad still able to talk overall great experience eating read more

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Just had dinner there tonight, and loved it. To be clear, this is not a Jewish deli like Katz's or Saul's. This is a small cafe/bistro with a Jewish inspired menu, with interesting takes on Jewish classics and new things to try. We opted for a lot of small plates sharing the crudo of the day, the latkes, some of the roasted vegetables and matzo-ball soup. We each had a glass of white wine and it was the perfect meal. Everything was fabulous, unique and tasty. Both the space and menu are small, but makes it feel cozy and special. Totally recommend checking this place out. read more

Absolutely divine food. Very cool atmosphere. Loved I mean loved cocktails as well. After reading some of the less than positive reviews, I am completely surprised. Everything is delicious, including the tender/crisp melt in your mouth latkes. The people who work here are kind, and I can tell they feel pride in the excellent work that they are doing with the food and the service. We had the halibut Crudo, the chicken liver, the watermelon and feta salad, the latkes, and last, but not least was the Reuben sandwich. Everything at this place is homemade. The rye bread and even the crispy delicious pickles. What a restaurant! For cocktails, I had the coconut macaroon which was so lovely and subtle. Not a cloyingly sweet disgusting cocktail, but an elegant lightly coconut flavor. My husband had the babka old-fashioned. This particular drink is also very special. It came with a piece of dandelions 70% cocoa chocolate. The deal is you take a little nibble of chocolate and then you sip on the cocktail. It's just amazing. What a great idea with local chocolate too! Needless to say, we shall be back. read more

My girlfriend and I went here for lunch and everything was fantastic. I got the pastrami on rye, they got the feta and watermelon, and we split the chocolate cake. The feta and watermelon was very pretty and the bite I tried was really nice. The star for me was the pastrami on rye. The pastrami was delicious. Not too fatty, plenty juicy, and all sorts of flavor. The chocolate cake at the end was a work of art. Chocolate on chocolate can be overdone sometimes, but this was delicate and nuanced. The service was also quite friendly. Overall a great dining experience. read more