Business Details
14 Years
experience
Authentic Jewish Deli in San Francisco
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen was founded in San Francisco's Mission District with a mission to build community through traditional Jewish comfort food. Our approach combines classic Jewish recipes with the finest Californian ingredients to create deli fare that honors tradition while embracing innovation. We prepare nearly all our offerings in-house, from our hormone-free pastrami and corned beefbrined in proprietary spices and smoked over hickoryto our handcrafted baked goods, including authentic Jewish rye and Guittard chocolate babka. Our smoked salmon is paired with double-whipped cream cheese and house-made bagels boiled in malt-infused water.With locations across the Bay Area, we serve both dine-in customers and wholesale partners, maintaining rigorous quality standards in every product. Our team, led by culinary experts with deep industry experience, prioritizes transparency in sourcing and preparation. We operate with a commitment to ethical ingredient selection, including cage-free eggs and sustainably sourced seafood. Our dedication to excellence has established us as a trusted destination for both traditional Jewish cuisine and modern interpretations of classic dishes.
Services
Pastrami Sandwiches
Corned Beef Sandwiches
Artisan Bagels
Baked Goods
Catering Services
Wholesale Distribution
Breakfast Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon Platters
Soup & Sides
Coffee & Beverages
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We use hormone-free, antibiotic-free beef for all our cured meats
- Our bagels are kettle-boiled with malt syrup and double-coated in classic toppings
- Hand-braided challah made with cage-free eggs and honey
- We maintain partnerships with regional grocery stores and foodservice providers
- Our team includes culinary experts with decades of combined experience
What people say
Perfect pastrami
Best bagels in SF
Authentic Jewish cuisine
Excellent service
Great catering options
Services
Pastrami Sandwiches
Our pastrami is made from hormone-free beef brisket, brined in proprietary spices, and smoked over real hickory wood for nearly 7 hours. The meat is hand-carved and served on house-made rye bread with traditional accompaniments. This signature offering represents our commitment to classic preparation techniques while maintaining modern quality standards.
Artisan Bagels
Handcrafted bagels boiled in malt-infused water and baked to perfection using a five-ingredient recipe. Available in multiple varieties including everything, sesame, and pumpernickel, our bagels maintain the perfect chew while incorporating contemporary flavor profiles. We offer both retail packs and wholesale distribution options.
Catering Services
Full-service catering for events featuring traditional Jewish deli fare with California-inspired twists. Our offerings include custom menus with signature sandwiches, smoked salmon platters, and house-baked goods. We provide service for both corporate events and private celebrations across the Bay Area.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Specialty breakfast options combining traditional Jewish flavors with modern culinary techniques. Featured items include the Yo-Semite with chicken sausage and green chile aioli, and the Crunchy Spice with everything spice chili crisp. All breakfast sandwiches use house-made breads and locally sourced ingredients.
Wholesale Distribution
Supplying premium Jewish deli products to regional grocery stores and foodservice operations. Our wholesale offerings include frozen bagel packs, challah loaves, and prepared food items. We partner with major distributors and maintain delivery programs for local grocery accounts across the Bay Area.
People
Andy
Culinary Manager
Overseeing all kitchen operations with a focus on maintaining traditional preparation methods while ensuring consistent quality across all locations. Brings extensive experience in Jewish deli cuisine and modern culinary techniques.
Clarissa
Catering Manager
Manages event catering operations, developing custom menus that blend traditional Jewish flavors with contemporary presentation. Coordinates logistics for both corporate and private events throughout the Bay Area.
Sarah
Chief People Officer
Responsible for talent development and team culture, ensuring alignment with company values across all locations. Focuses on training programs that maintain culinary standards while fostering employee growth.
Erik
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees day-to-day business operations including supply chain management and quality control. Implements systems to maintain consistency across retail, wholesale, and catering operations.
Questions
What makes your pastrami different from other delis?
Our pastrami uses hormone-free beef brisket brined in proprietary spices and smoked over real hickory wood for nearly 7 hours.
Do you offer catering services for events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering with custom menus featuring traditional Jewish deli fare and modern interpretations.
Are your bagels available for wholesale purchase?
Yes, we distribute frozen bagel packs through major grocery suppliers and offer direct wholesale accounts for local businesses.
What breakfast options do you serve?
We offer specialty breakfast sandwiches like the Yo-Semite and Crunchy Spice, plus French toast and latke-based dishes.
Do you have gluten-free options available?
Yes, we offer gluten-free bagels at an additional charge and can accommodate many dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Where are your locations in the Bay Area?
We operate in San Francisco's Fillmore and Hayes Valley neighborhoods, plus an Oakland location with additional retail partners.
Reviews (4)
T. Rio
Jan 16, 2022
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Place for bagels. Probably the best in town. I love their everything bagels and their poppy bagels. They are quite delicious and crunchy and just well-made. Their shmears are also good and reasonably priced
Ricardo Sugate
Dec 17, 2021
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One of the worst experiences I have had with care, I was greeted by a short stature blond employee with green eyes. the guy was so rude, so rude, that my boyfriend and I couldn't swim and when we went to complain to another girl who seemed to be the manager she said we had other restaurants in town that we could go to. It's unbelievable!
Lydia Cheng
Dec 04, 2021
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One of the best Jewish delis in SF with a pretty large menu. The food is quite good here but can take a bit longer to get to the table but thats just because they get a lot of pick up orders. We got the breakfast burrito with salsa, bagel and cream cheese, and potato latkes. The latkes were extremely crispy and paired perfectly with the sour cream and apple sauce. I wish the bagel was a more toasted but it was really good.
J. P.
Oct 15, 2021
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Was so excited to finally try this place (as I love pastrami sandwiches) and was shocked at how lackluster it was. I ordered just a basic pastrami sandwich which is just meat and bread and starts at 12.95$ and I added on cheese and some mayo mustard which made it about a 16$ sandwich. Im thinking this thing must be huge right? Like a bunch of meat on a big roll or something. Nope! Its just some meat between two dinky little slices of thinly cut bread, and the cheese wasnt even melted! So in order to get a traditional sandwich with veggies and all that it would come to about 20 bucks and
