Jake & Max's Delicatessen
Center City, Philadelphia · Opened July 2011
Jake & Max's Delicatessen at a glance
About
- House-cured smoked meats
- Generous, stacked sandwiches
- House-made pickles and condiments
- Comforting soups and sides
- Casual, neighborhood atmosphere
Tucked in the heart of Center City, this delicatessen marries nostalgia with modern technique, offering generous sandwiches, savory smoked meats, and bright, house-made pickles. The room balances quick, casual service with thoughtful preparations—think carefully cured pastrami and comforting soups made from scratch. It’s the kind of place where locals stop in for a fast lunch and linger over an old-school meal reinvented for today.
What to Order
House-Cured Pastrami on Rye
Thick-sliced, peppery pastrami piled high on toasted rye with mustard—smoky, tender, and unapologetically decadent.
Smoked Brisket Reuben
Slow-smoked brisket, tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss, and Russian dressing on grilled marble rye—comfort with a charred edge.
Matzo Ball Soup
Golden, featherlight matzo balls in a clear, savory broth—pure, warming nostalgia in a bowl.
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