Great kosher food friendly great lunches or catering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia F.
I live most of the year in Northern NJ where there are dozens of kosher restaurants and supermarkets, and Jo-El's compares favorably to what I'm accustomed to. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly and eager to offer samples of the dishes in the showcase that I was asking questions about. Loved the Chopped Chicken Liver and liked the chopped beef liver. Loved the dilled cucumber salad. Loved the carrot latkes and liked the potato latkes. Loved the Chicken Schnitzel. I made three meals out of one cutlet. Liked the side dish that contained rice, lentils and caramelized onions. Liked the stuffed cabbage (was the filling ground turkey?). Can't wait to try their roast chicken and matzo ball soup.
Jennifer Ann Jolicoeur
Jo-El’s is such a great Kosher market. Amazing selection and all of the staff are just so lovely and helpful ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
russel wechsler
Great food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becca W
A trip to visit my in laws isn’t complete until we go to Jo-El’s for breakfast. Always a delicious meal in a great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D M (Bigdtravels)
JO-EL’S Kosher Deli, Market & Café is a true culinary treasure nestled in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here’s why you should make a beeline to this delightful spot:Sandwiches Galore: Whether you’re craving a classic Reuben or a towering pastrami masterpiece, JO-EL’S delivers. Their sandwiches are generous and shareable—perfect for a hearty meal.Potato Salad Perfection: Brace yourself for the potato salad experience of a lifetime. Creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, it’s a must-try. Pair it with any sandwich for a match made in deli heaven.Dine-In or Takeout: The choice is yours! Sit down and savor your meal in their cozy café, or grab your order to go. Either way, you’re in for a treat.Off the Beaten Path: JO-EL’S isn’t on the main drag, but trust me, it’s worth seeking out. The adventure to this hidden gem adds to its charm.Corned Beef Magic: If you’re a fan of a great corned beef sandwich, JO-EL’S won’t disappoint. Tender, flavorful, and piled high—it’s a slice of deli nostalgia.Jewish Favorites: Bagels, lox, matzo ball soup—JO-EL’S celebrates Jewish cuisine with authenticity. You’ll find all your favorites here.Retro Vibes: Step inside and feel the nostalgia. The décor is a blend of old-school charm and modern comfort. It’s like visiting your bubbe’s kitchen.In summary, JO-EL’S Kosher Deli is where tradition meets taste. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, you’ll leave with a full belly and a happy heart. ??❤️Remember, good food is the best way to connect with culture and memories! ?✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad and Pickle
Sierra T.
Love coming here for food and everyone is nice and helpful! It's pretty much the only Jewish deli in the whole Tampa/Pinellas county area.
Rusty Shackleford
Ordered a half dozen bagels here. They gave me rock hard frozen bagels pre bagged. Also found a piece of chewed up plastic in my lox cream cheese. Never going here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
P.D. D.
Usually Outstanding, but some disappointment Jo-El's Kosher has been in St Petersburg for decades. In the past I've always found them excellent! But the past two times, I found that prepared foods like chicken pot pie & knishes were not good quality. There was an actual bone fragment in the pie, and it was all stringy dark meat with very few veggies and no gravy. I will give them credit for honoring that with credit. Their corned beef is excellent. So I bought things like corned beef, actual chicken, sliced brisket, soups and avoided prepared foods. Both owners and service staff are very nice, helpful and efficient.
Kid-friendliness: Everyone was very friendly and my son loved the stuffed carp and the spinny chair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coney Island Knish, Pastrami Sandwich, Matzo Ball Soup, Burger and Fries, Regular Pastrami, Rare Roast Beef, Egg Salad, Brisket Sandwich, Chopped Liver, Roast Beef, Bagel with Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel with the Works and Capers, Potato Salad and Pickle, Tongue, Corned Beef and Tongue Sandwich from Deli Cuts Jo-Elbought At, Hot Dogs, Chicken Schnitzel, Falafel Sandwich, Belly Lox, Hot Pastrami
Susan U.
Very good food. Friendly service. Very clean. I'll be going here for my deli needs Their Israeli salad is excellent.
LLE Lee
Shalom, wonderful delicious kosher food. Outstanding service wonderful market place for kosher foods and groceries. I make it my habit to stop here every time I’m in town.Dietary restrictions: Kosher
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Hot Dogs
Jay R.
One of my neighbors said he couldn't find good pastrami in the St. Pete area. I brought him here b/c I had already found this place and knew it was all good. He dove into a hot pastrami on rye and proclaimed it the best he's had! We have since been back for lunch, this time it was the super stuffed pastrami for both him and his wife, plus a supersized loaf of rye bread! This place is a treat with food for the soul!
Max H.
Amazing cream cheese. Warm inviting place. Highly recommend the sesame bagel service was so welcoming
Great kosher food friendly great lunches or catering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live most of the year in Northern NJ where there are dozens of kosher restaurants and supermarkets, and Jo-El's compares favorably to what I'm accustomed to. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly and eager to offer samples of the dishes in the showcase that I was asking questions about. Loved the Chopped Chicken Liver and liked the chopped beef liver. Loved the dilled cucumber salad. Loved the carrot latkes and liked the potato latkes. Loved the Chicken Schnitzel. I made three meals out of one cutlet. Liked the side dish that contained rice, lentils and caramelized onions. Liked the stuffed cabbage (was the filling ground turkey?). Can't wait to try their roast chicken and matzo ball soup.
Jo-El’s is such a great Kosher market. Amazing selection and all of the staff are just so lovely and helpful ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A trip to visit my in laws isn’t complete until we go to Jo-El’s for breakfast. Always a delicious meal in a great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JO-EL’S Kosher Deli, Market & Café is a true culinary treasure nestled in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here’s why you should make a beeline to this delightful spot:Sandwiches Galore: Whether you’re craving a classic Reuben or a towering pastrami masterpiece, JO-EL’S delivers. Their sandwiches are generous and shareable—perfect for a hearty meal.Potato Salad Perfection: Brace yourself for the potato salad experience of a lifetime. Creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, it’s a must-try. Pair it with any sandwich for a match made in deli heaven.Dine-In or Takeout: The choice is yours! Sit down and savor your meal in their cozy café, or grab your order to go. Either way, you’re in for a treat.Off the Beaten Path: JO-EL’S isn’t on the main drag, but trust me, it’s worth seeking out. The adventure to this hidden gem adds to its charm.Corned Beef Magic: If you’re a fan of a great corned beef sandwich, JO-EL’S won’t disappoint. Tender, flavorful, and piled high—it’s a slice of deli nostalgia.Jewish Favorites: Bagels, lox, matzo ball soup—JO-EL’S celebrates Jewish cuisine with authenticity. You’ll find all your favorites here.Retro Vibes: Step inside and feel the nostalgia. The décor is a blend of old-school charm and modern comfort. It’s like visiting your bubbe’s kitchen.In summary, JO-EL’S Kosher Deli is where tradition meets taste. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, you’ll leave with a full belly and a happy heart. ??❤️Remember, good food is the best way to connect with culture and memories! ?✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad and Pickle
Love coming here for food and everyone is nice and helpful! It's pretty much the only Jewish deli in the whole Tampa/Pinellas county area.
Ordered a half dozen bagels here. They gave me rock hard frozen bagels pre bagged. Also found a piece of chewed up plastic in my lox cream cheese. Never going here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Usually Outstanding, but some disappointment Jo-El's Kosher has been in St Petersburg for decades. In the past I've always found them excellent! But the past two times, I found that prepared foods like chicken pot pie & knishes were not good quality. There was an actual bone fragment in the pie, and it was all stringy dark meat with very few veggies and no gravy. I will give them credit for honoring that with credit. Their corned beef is excellent. So I bought things like corned beef, actual chicken, sliced brisket, soups and avoided prepared foods. Both owners and service staff are very nice, helpful and efficient.
Amazing kosher place in Tampa! Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matzo Ball Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
Kid-friendliness: Everyone was very friendly and my son loved the stuffed carp and the spinny chair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coney Island Knish, Pastrami Sandwich, Matzo Ball Soup, Burger and Fries, Regular Pastrami, Rare Roast Beef, Egg Salad, Brisket Sandwich, Chopped Liver, Roast Beef, Bagel with Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel with the Works and Capers, Potato Salad and Pickle, Tongue, Corned Beef and Tongue Sandwich from Deli Cuts Jo-Elbought At, Hot Dogs, Chicken Schnitzel, Falafel Sandwich, Belly Lox, Hot Pastrami
Very good food. Friendly service. Very clean. I'll be going here for my deli needs Their Israeli salad is excellent.
Shalom, wonderful delicious kosher food. Outstanding service wonderful market place for kosher foods and groceries. I make it my habit to stop here every time I’m in town.Dietary restrictions: Kosher
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Hot Dogs
One of my neighbors said he couldn't find good pastrami in the St. Pete area. I brought him here b/c I had already found this place and knew it was all good. He dove into a hot pastrami on rye and proclaimed it the best he's had! We have since been back for lunch, this time it was the super stuffed pastrami for both him and his wife, plus a supersized loaf of rye bread! This place is a treat with food for the soul!
Amazing cream cheese. Warm inviting place. Highly recommend the sesame bagel service was so welcoming