Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen

I was looking forward since summer, when they still were closed to come back to Seattle from Germany and to try this place! I’ve never seen a ALL VEGAN Jewish deli!! Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love eating at this place but unfortunately if you don’t go in the morning it’s more like you don’t get what you want for lunch. Once they sold out (which is a good thing for them 😅) you might not get your favorite bagel or dessert that day. I love the bagels there are so delicious just make sure, if you make changes to your order you also have those changes applied. All there sandwiches, bagels, get cut into two half es at the end, which I don’t like, I like to eat my bagel as one 😅 I had few times the problem they didn’t. The jammers are also really delicious probably my favorite dessert but always sold out quick. The prices are ok. Not cheap but also not too overpriced, typical Seattle priced. But all in all definitely a place I recommend!!

My first experience with this shop was great. Everything was nice and clean. The staff was great and knew the ins and outs of the job. Such a great experience that I had to go check out another location to see if it lived up to the expectations and consistency throughout! I had the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Plain Bagel and it was so great to go into a shop I can support and know that I can have anything on the menu.

Vegan Lox, Brisket, Whitefish Salad, Tuna...real deli and real Vegan! As a swing eater who is inspired by Vegan Food, but still eats fish and dairy, I am a good evaluator of Vegan offerings. Ben and Esther's is top tier vegan deli food. The lox has the essence of real cured salmon, but is not going to satisfy one who was raised in NY deli fare. The bagels were not NY bagels. They should be improved. The Hamantash was dry like it was in the case for a day or two. All reality stated, I will return and try their sandwiches. I enjoyed myself and love the vibrance of Ben and Esther's.

Variety of hot and cold sandwiches, huge portions. Tried Benny's Brisket and Philly cheesesteak (very delicious, served as 2 lunches!), friendly staff, seating available indoor and outdoor.

I’m new to the SEA area and as soon as anyone finds out I’m vegan this is the first place they tell me to try - I understand why! The Rueben and turkey, bacon, ranch sandwiches were very tasty and quite hearty but the real star of the show is the rye bread they’re served on. I think also a lot of what gives this place its charm and worth for sharing with others is the atmosphere/concept itself - it’s just cool AF to have an ALL vegan deli! Will definitely be back to try other stuff!

First, I have to say, I love their Portland location because they have some of the best bagels on the West Coast. I was so happy to see that they had opened a location up here. Unfortunately, the product did not live up to the standards set by the aforementioned location. To put it simply, the bagels here are not good even by Seattle standards. They are WAY too bready, not nearly chewy enough, and lack all of the malt flavor you find in a good bagel. Basically they are a bagel shaped piece of bread rather than a good bagel. Their coffee is the one thing saving them from two stars, because it's actually very good.

12/16/2023 update: I just saw on their instagram that they are closing this location on 12/31/2023. I am so bummed about this, as it still remains my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I will say parking is a nightmare in this neighborhood, and on more than one occasion I couldn’t find parking which forced me to not go here. I can’t imagine the abysmal parking in this area not impacting their business. Very sad to see them go and can only hope they return elsewhere in the Seattle area in a more favorable and affordable/sustainable location. University Village comes to mind. ===== Absolutely amazing food and my current favorite place to eat in Seattle. Everything I’ve had so far has been delicious. I make it a point to visit as often as possible when I’m in the area and plan to try everything on their menu. The line has been out the door every time I visit, and I’m really glad to hear they’re planning to stay open later soon. They deserve all the success they’ve had and more.

Ran out of the “corned beef” and “steak” when I stopped by a little before 1p. Egg & cheese bagel sandwich was fine, but wouldn’t get it again. Edit: New Yorker sandwich was alright, not much different from the vegan deli meat you can get at the store.