Delis and bagels define New York City almost as much as taxis and Time Square despite being invented abroad. It turns out they are a hit in the Pacific Northwest too! So much so that after finding success in Portland, Ben & Esther’s decided to bring its crusty bagels and bites to San Diego! And less than six months after its SoCal debut, the company has announced plans to open a second vegan deli in San Diego's North County.
Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli
This summer Ben & Esther’s Vegan Jewish Deli is headed to Oceanside! The company’s second San Diego storefront will occupy the same space as the now-shuttered Tambo Cafe. Earlier this year, the Aztec Village Center in San Diego became host to the first Ben & Esther’s to open outside of Oregon. The company, founded in Portland back in 2019, originally offered a full selection of animal products but has since blossomed into a fully vegan, New York-style cold cuts and sliced cheese paradise.
Vegan Cold Cuts and Deli Sandwiches
Ben & Esther’s North County storefront will continue serving all the vegan deli staples we’ve all come to love. Deli sandwiches served on marble rye anchor the menu, while the bagel & schmear section is a "choose-your-own-adventure" of sorts. Begin by selecting from an array of fresh-baked bagels like jalapeno, poppy, or pumpernickel. You can then double down on the spice with jalapeno schmear or opt for something more fragrant like cardamon-pear or lemon-dill. It wouldn't be a deli if not for mac, tuna, and egg salads (available by the half-pound) and certainly not Jewish without challah, potato latkes, and matzo ball soup.
Ben & Esther’s plans on opening its doors this August at 1904 South Coast Highway, Unit 101, Oceanside, CA 92054. For more information, visit benandesthers.com
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