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Zaftigs Delicatessen


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4 of 5 stars 157 ratings
157 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
49
4.0 of 5 stars
59
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#3 of 143 restaurants in Brookline
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Delicatessen, Eclectic, International, Californian
  • Price range*: $1-$23
  • Address: 335 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
  • Phone:  (617) 975-0075
  • Fax:  (617) 975-0775
  • Website: http://www.zaftigs.com/
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5 of 5 stars
Charmagne88 12 contributions
Massachusetts traveller
Jul 5, 2009

WE love Zaftigs in Brookline! Its awesome! Even when there is an hour wait it is definitely worth it! The staff is awesome ! The food is awesome and the art work on the walls by Danny O is fabulous! I love this place it is really fun and it serves great food! I love that you can get breakfast... more

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3 of 5 stars
mcoxta 33 contributions
May 9, 2009

Zaftigs is one of those places where you'll come in with high expectations (based on the crowds they draw) and leave disappointed. more

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4 of 5 stars
beingvenus 4 contributions
May 3, 2009

Great for lunch. Recommend Stuffed cabbage, Borscht, Reuben, any of the deli sandwiches esp Pastrami, Challah french toast. Latkes (potato pancakes are on the mealy side) and challah bread pudding was lackluster. Good service, fun, lively atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
beingvenus 4 contributions
beingvenus
May 2, 2009

My husband and I have gone to zaftigs quite a few times now and we intend on going back for more. While it in no way compares to a real NY Jewish Deli, the food is tasty and most of the time is well prepared. Zaftigs fits in well with the Brookline neighborhood which consists of a robust Russian/Jewish population... more

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4 of 5 stars
hollisjanine 2 contributions
boston
Mar 20, 2009

Great restaurant! Friendly service, wonderful diner like food. I had an omelet with feta, tomatoes and spinach. Delicious. Also, not pricey and they serve breakfast well into the afternoon. WIll definitely return. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 2, 2009

Love the bagel chips and breakfast! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 26, 2009

Decent brunch and the bagel chips are delicious. However, somewhat overpriced.. $15 for eggs benedict seems a little high more

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5 of 5 stars
SethLBoston 33 contributions
Jan 20, 2009

Banana stuffed french toast, people more

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3 of 5 stars
matt4633 66 contributions
Dec 30, 2008

decent breakfast, though pricey and slightly overrated. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 18, 2008

Comfort food. Extensive menu. more

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Zaftigs Delicatessen Address

335 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
Tel: (617) 975-0075 Fax: (617) 975-0775
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.