Jacob's Restaurant & Delicatessen

Holy Smokes! - After 1 Year - I think I may have discovered the best "Kosher Style" Deli in Palm Beach County - Too think, now the wife and I are actually moving away from this overcrowded place! Hidden/Nestled away in Boyton Beach - Yes, I was the youngest guy in the Dining Room - Nevertheless, the purpose of this review is to draw attention to this gem of a place. Unfortunately or fortunately - depending how you look at it, this place is not "Legally Kosher" for all intensive purposes. Nevertheless - we are dealing w/ Kosher Style - Jacob's was suggested to me by one of my patients and I've already been there twice in one week. Place is filled w/ the "Boyton Crowd" - who I'm convninced is doing there best to keep a lid on this place. Food is excellent and the prices won't break the bank. Owner/Operator Jose Jacobs is on premise everyday but Wednesday - from what I'm told.

Meats are "Cured" on Premise - which is a rariety. Rye Bread is baked on premise and truly is the star of the place; Absolutely delicious! - You are not going to find anything like it anywhere! I've been told the Turkey is amazing and look forward to trying. They have a tremendously amazing menu that will satisfy the most discerning meshuganah. If you are reading this - than stop what you are doing and get out and try this place. OMG - The Matzah Ball soup was really good!

Please tell the waitress to smile a bit more! It makes the food taste that much better. Otherwise no complaints! Would avoid on Wednesday - because that's the Owner/Operators day off. But, the gal at the slicer sure as heck can make an exceptionaly tasty sandwich and I've been told she covers for when Jose takes his much needed break.

Plenty of parking availabe in the shopping center and very easy to find! A+ - This plus is truly wonderful! Enjoy and let me know your thoughts! Let me know if any of you meshugs want to meet me there? Like it and Love it!

This place surpassed our expectations! Never again will we enter the doorways of those nasty, overcrowded, and overrated other Jewish delis in the Boynton and Delray Beach areas!

The minute we walked through the door at Jacob’s delicatessen, we were warmly greeted – what a concept!

Our waiter, Shawn, was extremely friendly, courteous, and attentive.

The meal was delicious: excellent pastrami, potato pancakes with Fresh DELICIOUS, sour cream, cucumber salad, coleslaw, and the absolute best Rye-bread we have ever had. A generous basket was brought to the table while we waited and it was fluffy on the inside and crispy and delicious on the outside and served with plenty of butter.

All at a bargain price of $20 for the dinner special, which includes pickle platter, beverage and a dessert. I couldn’t resist a side of stuffed derma with gravy, and it was out of this world: Not salty or greasy like at other area delis.

It was such a pleasure to enjoy authentic Jewish food in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere! We will be back! 🩷

Found Jacob's through a Google search for delis while visiting in Boynton. Some of the reviews were off-putting: unfriendly staff, lousy food, rude service. We were pleasantly surprised.

Maybe we were lucky with the service because we got there at 2 pm and the lunch crowd was emptying out. Our food arrived quickly. 3 employees asked if food was OK.

Portions were generous, and we got very good value for the prices. You'll do better here with your dollars than say the more upscale Ben's in Boca. We all had combo sandwiches on rye, which was very fresh.

If you're looking for chichi ambience, this is not the place for you. Wooden tables and chairs reminded me of a school cafeteria. The place was clean but old. like the 80+ year olds leaving as we arrived.

Overall, a good experience.

Jacobs is the best. Food excellent. The owner Jose is terrific. It’s the best turkey sandwich I’ve ever had. Moist and the bread melts in your mouth. You need a ladder to eat the sandwiches. They are huge and SO DELICIOUS. everything is good on the menu. We are going there today! Thanks Jose!

Best corned beef special outside of N.Y. but it could be a tie. Of course enough for two sandwiches and extra coleslaw with takeout. Rye bread outstanding. 👍

I found Jacob's to be a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Service is amenable, swift, and attentive. Large fresh portions are delightful. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch. I am happy to have experienced.

Updated June 2023- While I'm still fairly upset about the last experience I had with Jacob's and Jose,I must admit that when I finally stepped back inside the restaurant, my feelings had changed. My mom, who I would always eat Jacob's with, had been in the hospital for almost 3 weeks before she passed June 25th. My WORST fear has become my newest reality. Jose was so kind and empathetic when I stopped in right before she passed. He had known my mother and I for so many years you'd think there was familial relation ( hence my upset with him and the restaurant in my initial review.) I cannot lie though, the burgers made at Jacob's have NEVER failed in delivering delicious flavor with a hearty patty and steak fries, which is a huge staple for me since growing up up north and going to diners regularly with friends and ordering steak fries with cheese or gravy. My aunt fell in love with the burgers as I told her she would, and 2 days later, I picked up burgers and matzo ball soup (also a HUGE favorite) for my aunt and I. There was a nice guy standing by the register trying to figure out what he should try, and I gave him my input. I hope he enjoyed whatever dish he decided on. I've let the grudge I was holding up dissipate, and I now look forward to stopping in more often as I begin the process of completing every task after a parent passes.

(JOSE refunded 8.92 before we even GOT the food KNOWING Door Dash would've refunded the WHOLE WRONG MEAL!! AND IT'S COLD)We have been going to Jacob's for YEARS!! NO MORE!!!! My mother and I ordered through Door Dash. I called JOSE so we could add on a side of grits to each meal. He told us to put it in as French fries. We ordered TWO BREAKFAST MEALS, which were to come with 2 PIECES OF BACON 2 SAUSAGES AND 2 PANCAKES! This is the GARBAGE we get. COLD IN ADDITION!! When I went to put in for help on Door Dash, Jose had already put in an 8 dollar refund, so I couldn't debate it. I CALLED HIM AND SPOKE TO HIM, HE KNOWS ME AND MY MOTHER, AND HE OFFERED NOTHING OTHER THAN HE DOESN'T LIKE DEALING WITH DOOR DASH. YOU, put YOUR menu on there. You KNEW you were wrong, that's why YOU PUT THE REFUND BEFORE I COULD DO ANYTHING. THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE UP AT ALL FOR ALL THE FOOD WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GET!! Plus, NO ONE ordered home fries. How RUDE he was in NOT giving a flying F about his customers. WE ARE NEVER GOING BACK AND WILL MAKE SURE ANYONE WE SENT THERE WILL NEVER GO BACK EITHER!!!! Still haven't gone back since!!!

Fresh. Delicious. Had the Ruben. Huge enough to share with the best steak fry’s and cool slaw. Not to mention the perfect fresh deli pickles! Can’t wait to try more of the menu

My husband and I were in heaven eating the food at Jacobs. The hot corned beef and pastrami sandwiches were to die for! The service was the best. Even the desserts are ten stars! We went there three times in one week. Twice for dinner and once for breakfast. We chatted with the owner who remembered my parents from when they were his customers. We will be relocating from NY to Boynton Beach very soon. Jacobs has life long customers as we will be dining there often.

Parking is moderately available in this lot. Wow, this dining experience was just lovely from start to finish, all thanks to our exceptional server, Jeff! Jeff (many call him Jay, he said he responds to any J name, haha) is an absolute delight. Our orders were taken quickly & our food came out efficiently, fresh, hot, & delicious. My grilled cheese with fries & potato salad was $9.95 with tax. A reasonable price especially now & for the area! Thank you Jeff, for our remarkable lunch! Give this man a raise, please! He's worked there 15 years & clearly loves his job & providing warmth & welcome to all guests.

Excellent food, great sour pickles, great turkey, Excellent service. The owner is great to deal with. I drive 30 minutes to eat there. The best jewish deli in town.

Food is great and so much better experience than it used to be with the old owner

Had pastrami sandwiches, great taste, and generous portion size. Staff was fun and friendly. Will eat there again.

Could not have gotten better! A Real Deli with Great Matzoh ball soup! Thank you to all! Going back for the brisket!!

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This is the best N.Y.C. kosher style delicatessen in South Florida. Everything is fresh and delicious.
Jose, the new owner is the most accommodating and the staff more than follow his lead.
I highly recommend Jacobs Deli and I believe you will too.

Corned beef and brisket were top notch. Sandwiches were good sized and service was friendly.

One of the best pastrami sandwiches in South Florida. Jose is one of the nicest people to get to know as well!

Fantastic pastrami sandwich. And they do a great whitefish salad. Everyone there was warm and gracious. The only thing we did not care for was the matzoh ball soup. (The matzoh ball was huge, which was amazing to see, but the texture was powdery. Otherwise, we had a great meal.

Good food. Great prices. The owner is very nice.

Ate there 2x. Mostly do take out for tongue/deli sandwiches many times. Always good. Nice amount of meat on sandwich. Recommend. B