Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen
$ • Vegan, Vegetarian, Pet FriendlyAbout Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen
Customers' Favorites
Jalapeño Bagel with Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese
Lox and Bagel Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Egg Cheese Sausage
Turkey-Bacon Club
Everything Bagel
Raspberry Jammer
Benny's Brisket
Matzo Ball Soup
Jalapeo Bagel
Recent Reviews
340 ratings
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My vegan lox and bagel was the 💣!!!!
Thrilled to have tried and supported it on opening weekend. Love the idea of it very much.
The Reuben, as is, is a winner. It's not quite as large as comparable offerings (MSM, Follow Your Heart's classic) but it was savory, craveable, and ultimately filling. Would always order this upon visiting.
Unfortunately for us on Round 1, that was about all we really liked.
The half-sour pickles are texturally perfect...but lacked any discernible seasoning other...read full review
The Reuben, as is, is a winner. It's not quite as large as comparable offerings (MSM, Follow Your Heart's classic) but it was savory, craveable, and ultimately filling. Would always order this upon visiting.
Unfortunately for us on Round 1, that was about all we really liked.
The half-sour pickles are texturally perfect...but lacked any discernible seasoning other...read full review
I love this place and look forward to coming here every visit to San Diego! My fave is the RZA, but everything I’ve tried has been so good!
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 3PM |
Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen is a restaurant that offers vegan alternatives to traditional deli meals. Their Reuben sandwich, bagels, and cream cheese have been highly praised for their taste and quality, with the Reuben being compared favorably to non-vegan versions. The lox bagel is a must-try, and even the gluten-free bagel is described as perfectly soft and ample for a bagel sandwich. Customers have found the bagels to be out-of-this-world delicious, and the vegan fillings for sandwiches are seen as pure genius. They also serve vegan versions of traditional Jewish dishes such as matzoh ball soup, which has been noted for its massive portion size and the chewy, broth-soaked texture of the matzo balls. The deli is known for its black and white cookies, which are recommended not to be skipped.
Although the prices are on the higher side, the large portion sizes and fresh ingredients make it worth it. Customers have enjoyed dishes like Egg, Cheese, and sausage on everything bagel, and the turkey bacon club, which is jam-packed with vegan meat and has generous portions. The limited seating is noted, but the quality of the food, including the excellent Reubens and flavorful sandwiches like the steak, egg, and cheese bagel and latke, egg, and cheese bagel, makes Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen a favorite spot for many, even non-vegans. The restaurant brings New York Jewish deli culture to the west coast, with friendly staff and memorable experiences. While sides options may not look too appetizing, the quality of the main dishes makes up for it, and many find it worth the price despite it being on the higher side.