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Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen

Jewish Deli, Vegan Bagels & Reubens

Worth ordering: #3 Sandwich in Portlandnamed in 15 reviews

For breakfast, reviewers recommend the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel or the RZA sandwich.

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Top tips

  • Try the Reuben, a frequently praised deli favorite.
  • Good to know: Keep pickles separate if you’re packing sandwiches for later; pickle juice soaked through one reviewer’s wrapping.
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  • The carrot lox, knish, and potato salad are standout sides and deli picks.
  • Order ahead through the app or online for a quicker pickup, especially when it’s busy.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Bagelnamed in 16 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Breakfast sandwichnamed in 5 reviews

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  • Worth ordering: Reubennamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Cream cheese

People also mention latke, potato salad and soup.

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Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This all-vegan Jewish deli centers on bagels, loaded breakfast sandwiches, and deli classics like the Reuben, carrot lox, knishes, and matzo ball soup. Sandwiches are generously sized, with a recent review citing $16 for a New York sandwich; expect quick, friendly service and order-ahead pickup when it’s busy.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen · dine-in · 58 dishes

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1800 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–15:00
Tuesday
08:00–15:00
Wednesday
08:00–15:00
Thursday
08:00–15:00
Friday
08:00–15:00
Saturday
08:00–15:00
Sunday
08:00–15:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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