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D.Z. Akin's

6930 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120
619-265-0218
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At arguably the best Jewish delicatessen in San Diego (it’s not Katz’s, but it’s here, and the service is nicer), you’ll find a full range of European-Jewish specialties from wonderful soups to nuts, including deli meats and fabulous smoked fish, house-baked breads and pastries, traditional Jewish-American dinner entrées (including a lively Rumanian skirt steak and an ethnic sampler platter), plus 110 different overstuffed sandwiches -- among them the very popular corned beef. To start the day, there are American and Jewish breakfasts, including a fabled matzo brei. The knishes, latkes, and chopped liver are all fine. A few acceptable, affordable wines by the bottle (only plonk by the glass), plus fountain drinks, sodas, some domestic and imported beers. Loads for lacto-vegetarians, less for vegans. (This cuisine is big on sour cream.) Open daily except major holidays, three meals. Inexpensive to moderate, with kiddie plates available at all meals. -- N.W.

General Info

Cuisine: Deli, Jewish

Price: $12 - $26

SD Reader Rating: StarStarStar

Delivery: No
Local establishment: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Party room: No
Reservations accepted: No
Kids' menu: Yes
Occasional live music: No
Vegetarian friendly: Yes
Payment options: Accepts credit cards

Business Hours

Sundays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mondays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesdays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursdays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Comments

    • Food: 7/10
    • Vibe: 8/10
    • Service: 8/10
    • Value: 8/10
    • Overall: 8/10

    Being a New Yorker, this IS the best deli I have yet to find in San Diego!

    By Joanne 9:19 p.m., Apr 6, 2008 > Report it

    • Food: 8/10
    • Vibe: 5/10
    • Service: 4/10
    • Value: 2/10
    • Overall: 4/10

    I love the deli, you can get anything you want. From meats to cookies. The food is great, but to me, it's overpriced. It is kid friendly. They do take major credit cards but no checks.

    By luvinbeans 5:04 p.m., Aug 19, 2008 > Report it

    • Food: 5/10
    • Vibe: 8/10
    • Service: 6/10
    • Value: 4/10
    • Overall: 5/10

    If you are a Jewish friend then I know you will love this place. Lots of celebrities have been there and still go there. Of course New Yorkers love it too. Frankly it's just not for me, but everyone I know wants to go there and they all love it. Too pricy for me too, but hey I am only one person. The only time I go there is because a friend wants to go really bad and so I give in. Usually always crowded but usually no wait. Service is good. I just don't care for the food, but if you like the New York style Jewish deli with tons of sandwiches and lots of other stuff then drop by, who knows you might see Ted Lightner there.

    By richinsd 8:51 a.m., Aug 21, 2008 > Report it

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