Heirloom bread, house-cured meats, and coffee roasted to order. At Emmons Deli, every meal is built like it's for someone you love — because it probably is.
15+
Years serving Brooklyn
4.8
Average rating
1729 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
What We Serve
From our signature pastrami on rye to our daily soup specials, everything here is made the way it should be — with real ingredients and real care.
House-cured pastrami, mustard seed pickles, sauerkraut, and our secret Russian dressing on dark rye.
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Single-origin pour-over, espresso drinks, and our famous maple oat latte. Roasted locally, brewed daily.
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Simmered from scratch every morning. Served with house bread and a pat of cultured butter. Ask your server for today's selection.
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Local greens, heirloom tomatoes, shaved fennel, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken or salmon.
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Rotating selection of artisan cheeses, house-cured meats, cornichons, and honey. Perfect for sharing — or not.
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Fresh challah, rugelach, and seasonal fruit tarts baked every morning. Pair with your coffee for the perfect finish.
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Est. 2009
Brooklyn, New York
Our Story
Emmons Deli started as a simple idea: serve real food to real people in a neighborhood that deserves both. No shortcuts, no frozen ingredients, no rushing — just honest sandwiches, proper coffee, and the kind of welcome that makes you want to stay.
We source our bread from local bakeries, cure our own meats in small batches, and roast our coffee with the same attention we'd give a Sunday morning. It's the kind of place where regulars know your name and your order before you sit down.
Fresh Daily
Everything made from scratch every morning
Community First
Supporting local farms and makers
What People Say
Don't take our word for it — hear from the people who eat here every week.
"Best deli sandwich I've had in Brooklyn, hands down. The pastrami is perfectly spiced and the bread is always fresh. This is my lunch spot three times a week now."
Michael R.
Regular since 2018
"The coffee here is genuinely excellent — not just good deli coffee, but actually great coffee. And the staff remembers your order. That's rare."
Sarah T.
Weekend regular
"Brought my family here for Sunday brunch and everyone left happy. The atmosphere is warm, the portions are generous, and the prices are fair. That's the trifecta."
David L.
Sunday brunch regular
Find Us
We're right here on Emmons Avenue — easy to find, hard to leave. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a slow Sunday coffee, there's a seat with your name on it.
1729 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235-2714
1-347-492-7921
Call for catering or reservations
Mon–Fri: 7am – 7pm
Sat–Sun: 8am – 8pm
Walk-ins are always welcome. Call ahead if you're bringing a crowd.
