Business Details
50+ Years
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Fort Worth's Original Deli Since 1928
Established in 1928 by Jewish immigrant David Carshon, Carshons Deli remains a family-owned institution in Fort Worth, Texas. Our menu features iconic kosher deli offerings like the Rebecca and Reuben sandwiches, house-made daily with traditional methods. We specialize in hard-to-find delicacies such as lox with cream cheese, matzo ball soup, and Mary's Famous Pie-of-the-Day. Recognized by Texas Monthly and Fort Worth Weekly, including the 2023 Readers Choice Award for Best Deli Sandwich, we combine nearly a century of heritage with modern hospitality.Our cash-only establishment operates Monday through Saturday, serving breakfast, lunch, and catering to locals and visitors alike. The delis warm, checkered-tablecloth ambiance and daily specials reflect our commitment to authenticity and community connection.
Services
Deli Sandwiches
Breakfast Service
Lunch Service
Catering
House-Baked Pies
Kosher Meals
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 100 years of deli tradition with house-made kosher specialties
- Our menu features award-winning sandwiches recognized by Fort Worth Weekly
- Daily fresh-baked pies and scratch-made sides ensure quality in every bite
- Family-owned operation maintains authentic Jewish deli heritage
- Catering services provide event-ready kosher meals for any occasion
What people say
Best Reuben in Texas
Famous pie daily
Historic atmosphere
Award-winning sandwiches
Perfect catering service
Services
Deli Sandwiches
Handcrafted daily using traditional methods, our deli sandwiches feature premium meats like pastrami, corned beef, and smoked turkey on fresh-baked rye, egg bread, or Wolferman's muffins. Signature options include the Reuben with sauerkraut and Swiss or the Rachel with corned beef and coleslaw. All served with house-made garnishes and optional cheese upgrades.
Breakfast Service
Served daily until 3 PM, our breakfast menu includes scrambles, omelets, and bagel plates with Nova lox or vegetable cream cheese. Choose from Wolferman's muffins, toast, or bagels paired with Dr. Brown's sodas and fresh-brewed coffee. Popular items include the Spanish omelet and stuffed French toast with cinnamon bananas.
Catering
We provide full-service catering for events with kosher meat and cheese trays, fresh-baked pies, and custom charcuterie boards. Options include party platters for 6-20+ guests with choices like pastrami, smoked turkey, and potato salad. Orders require 48-hour advance notice for seamless event execution.
House-Baked Pies
Mary's Famous Pie-of-the-Day features six rotating varieties including coconut cream meringue, pecan, and seasonal lemon meringue. All pies are baked fresh daily using family recipes. Individual slices and whole pies available, with specialty desserts like chocolate pudding cake and cheesecake.
Lunch Plates
Build-your-own plates let customers choose from chicken salad, lox, or egg salad paired with sides like coleslaw, macaroni salad, or sauerkraut. The Carnivore plate features smoked turkey, roast beef, and salami with two sides, while the Knockwurst option includes German sausage with traditional accompaniments.
People
Mary Swift
Owner/Operator
Mary Swift has led Carshons Deli since its relocation to Cleburne Road in the 1970s. She maintains daily oversight of operations, personally greeting customers and ensuring adherence to traditional kosher preparation methods while preserving the deli's historic atmosphere.
Questions
Does Carshons Deli accept credit cards?
No, we are a cash-only establishment as stated on our menu and website.
What are your operating hours?
We serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Do you offer catering services?
Yes, we provide full-service catering with meat/cheese trays, fresh-baked pies, and custom charcuterie boards for events.
What makes your deli unique?
We're Fort Worth's original kosher deli since 1928, serving house-made sandwiches and desserts using traditional methods.
Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes, we offer veggie cream cheese spreads, artichoke salad, and multiple side options for non-meat eaters.
What awards have you received?
We've won the Fort Worth Weekly Readers Choice Award for Best Deli Sandwich multiple times, most recently in 2023.
Reviews (4)
Cyndy Efferson
Jan 26, 2022
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This is my go to place for food I can't find anywhere else! Lox and cream cheese on bagel, matzoh ball soup, Rueben sandwiches the size of a football...consistently great deli food. No credit csrds are accepted so be forewarned. But the PIES...get there early before they sell out! Nice but small selection of wine and beers.
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C. S.
Jan 25, 2022
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Very old school New York Deli
Didn't realize it was cash only. That seems wrong in this day and age. Food was plentiful and tasty. Limited menu. Very nice server.
Didn't realize it was cash only. That seems wrong in this day and age. Food was plentiful and tasty. Limited menu. Very nice server.
Freddy Johnson
Jan 18, 2022
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Wow! The pastrami was so good it should be illegal. Why did I wait so long to come here? Service is excellent and quick. Im looking forward to coming back for more.
Bruce K.
Nov 03, 2021
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CASH ONLY! How there are still restaurants that survive without accepting credit cards, I don't know. But here we are. I made a quick run to an ATM around the corner. I lucked out at 11:30 am with no wait and immediate seating. I'd already looked over the menu so I was able to order when my waitress came by. About 15 minutes later, my "breadless Reuben" arrived. A great portion of very thinly sliced pastrami, topped with sauerkraut and swiss cheese that was nicely melted and quite delicious. The pickle on the side was crisp and tasty as was the small bowl of cole slaw. Thankfully
