If you are looking for a classic Jewish delicatessen experience in the Midwest, look no further than Kauffman‘s bagel and delicatessen. The shop is ringed with counters, providing deli items, smoked fish, baked goods, and of course.
They have a wide selection of mustard and jams. The bakery has a dizzying array of old world style goods. The challah Golden Brown. The bagels are lightly crusty on the outside with a soft, ready interior. Giant tubs of cream cheese at a wonderful price are available to slather on a smear.
The deli counter is filled with amazing meats. A dozen different smoked fish options, tantalize through the glass. The pastrami is the best that I’ve had outside of San Francisco and New York. They slice it thin by the pound.
It is easy to be intimidated. The counter people are precise And committed to their task. Embrace the entire experience and you will leave with more delicious food than you thought you would.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Corned Beef and Pastrami
This is an amazing place for a quick lunch. Pastrami and rueben are my absolute favorite. Extremely fresh and a really generous amount of meat. A great selection of sweets - cakes, cookies, halva.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Pickles
Absolutely love a good bagel sandwich so when I heard this establishment has gluten free bagels it was a done deal for me. Ordered 3 and 2 sandwich’s were wrong. Made with regular white bread after calling in to see what I can do to replace these sandwich with something I can actually eat I was told to place the sandwiches in my freezer and to return them the next time I’m in the area for the correct ordered…. Won’t ever be returning here for anything. I recommend Emma bagel shop over this place
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2
Tasty Tasty Tasty. Kaufmans has a wide range of varieties of freshly made sandwiches. Delicious breads and meats to choose from. Cold salads.countless pastries and a mini mart. Generous portions all fresh ingredients. Friendly staff
OMG! The corned beef on an Onion roll is fire! I've never seen an Onion roll like the one they served me. The onions look like all pecan slivers and were slightly toasted, releasing a seductively sweet flavor. There was just the right amount of mustard. And when I asked for Swiss cheese, they layered a heaping amount of corned beef between two slices of my favorite frommage. I paired my sandwich with a can of Dr. Brown's Draft Style Root Beer and had a meal that truly made me happy. If you've never been to Kaufman's, you need to check it out. And if it was once an old-time favorite of yours, get out and rediscover it. There's sure to be something on the menu that will delight you.
Kaufman's is an experience. I had long heard rumors of a bagel shop with amazing and massive bagel sandwiches and I finally made a trip to determine if the reality met the myth. Proof: I was treated to a fresh, creamy, meaty, and layered Lox Bagel that was a rich feast in every bite. Every element, from the clean and smooth salmon, to the decadent cream cheese, was exquisite. Such a great experience inspired me to visit again and try their beautiful and delicious baked goods, and I was not disappointed by the superbly crafted apple pie and blueberry coffee cake. And beyond the deli and the bakery, I found the business to be fully stocked with a variety of unique and enticing products. Moreover, the staff is gregarious and helpful. Hence, Kaufman's is an experience worth it's legend.
