Sacha Finkelsztajn - La Boutique Jaune

Let's be fair with the pastrami sandwich comparison. No way if those from New York are the more authentic version or this one from Paris. It's really not a comparison for me. It's more of a taste preference. This shop has been here for a long time, their version of pastrami slices on a bagel was pretty good. But I think I'm more used to pastrami with sauerkraut on rye bread in the States. Here's they used tomatoes, cucumbers and some sauce with the meat slices. Bagel was also softer. It made the sandwich a little bit wetter and messier to eat. Overall I much prefer those from NY. Vegetarian pastries and cheese cake were quite good too. Again different than from the States. That's what travel is about, get to see how things are different on "same" items. Staff do try their bests to help us non French customers.

The food as well as the service were excellent! The salesman patiently explained all the different options to us. Most importantly: The classic bagel/sandwich was so good, freshly prepared and big! It was absolutely worth the money. We will definitely come back!

Great café in a fantastic location, perfect for grabbing a snack if you’re in the area. Everything is quite heavy and very filling, so you definitely need an appetite. The staff are very friendly and kind, and there are good vegetarian options.

The hype for the bagels is absolutely real. We had the salmon bagel with a poppyseed bagel, fish tarama with fish roe, cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and pickles- and it was delicious. Definitely worth trying and will be back for their classic one, the vegetarian bagel with aubergine caviar and red pepper sauce. The only downside is that they have no seating place, but it is still worth checking out!

Enjoyed stopping here for a warm stuffed crepe on a cold paid evening. I enjoyed the biscuit cream flavor, and look forward to trying more. The crepes were made at a little window facing the street. A sunny, delightful place!

I went to eat pastrami and I only ate that dish. So I can only talk about the sandwich. I have to say it was really delicious, not the best I've ever had, but rich, seasoned with care, and big.... Very big. I wanted it with mustard and pickles, but in the end I listened to the waitress's advice and got their version with an eggplant cream, pickles, and more... I did well! The staff is really nice, the environment looks like a deli full of kosher food. If you are in Paris and love pastrami, it is a must, especially for 12.50 euros.

Best pastrami sandwich l've eaten- I'm not usually a fan of pastrami but since this stop was included on a food tour l had to give it a go It was full of flavor and delicious- loved hearing the history behind this place although somber in the Jewish neighborhood in Paris The freshly baked breads all looked great on display

We came by this place twice during our stay in Paris and had their pastrami galette and the spinach borek, both were fully stuffed and delicious. The guy making the galette was really nice as well and let us take photos while he made the galette. There are also benches close by so you can sit down to eat and enjoy the surroundings. Their sandwich looks delicious as well.

Stroll a little further into the Marias and you'll discover the city's most famous Jewish neighborhood, centered around Rue de Rosiers. And Sacha Finkelsztajn is a must stop for a classic (pastrami) sandwich. Go for the poppy seed bagel and get everything on it - the flavors will surprise and delight you. Bit cramped inside and gets busy, but your patience will pay off. Cash or card.

This place made me very happy. They are a Polish Jewish family. As such, the food is Ashkenazi in style. We had sandwiches, pastrami and tongue. Both were fantastic. The bread quality is very superior. Bread is everywhere, lots of pastry stuff. Not much English is spoken in the place. It's extremely limited seating, just a counter along a wall. We liked it so much that we went back the next day and had lunch again! There were so many things that looked good that I wish I had more time in Paris to keep going there.

Sacha Finkelsztajn is one of the few bakeries in Paris where you really do need to master the art of point and order (or just know French) in order to get your baked goods. We noticed this place almost immediately when we saw the line go outside the door at 6pm at night. The wife noticed the challah bread and that sealed the debate. Once you enter, you are immediately welcomed with the scent of freshly baked bread, sheets of thick slabs of cheesecakes, pastries and all things too good looking to be healthy for you. While I wasn't a big fan of the challah bread (a bit too dry), my wife loved it. The cheesecake (w/citron) was quite delicious, but a bit too dense for my tasting. Food: 4 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 4 stars (i love the atmosphere and there are places to sit, but it's definitely very crammed) Price: 4 stars

Got some racist vibes here. My Asian family walked in to look at the pastries, and we were immediately made to feel like we were in the way, despite having done nothing impolite or offensive. The trash can was placed by the entry, and we briefly blocked it coming in, and a staff member insistently said "pardon," not even giving us a chance to move before repeating herself. She ran into my brother and didn't apologize. As we left, I saw her speaking with a friendly smile on her face to a white customer. I don't normally directly attribute rudeness to racism, but this woman's entire demeanor changed when interacting with my family vs. the white customer. She was impolite and impatient with us, but very welcoming to the other customer. I even got the impression that she was disgusted by my family's presence, based on her facial expressions. Some people may say that "racism" is too strong a word, or that this was just an unpleasant encounter. Let me explain both: racism is a strong word, but racism often manifests itself in our lives in subtle ways. You don't have to blatantly say "I hate Asians" to be racist towards Asians. In fact, I find that most racism towards Asians is subtle, or just rooted in ignorance, such as greeting every Asian with "Ni hao." As for this just being an unpleasant encounter, I know the difference between an unpleasant encounter and discrimination. If a salesperson treats me differently from a white customer, that is discrimination.

Funny little bakery selling a good Jewish fare. They also have some appetisers, hummus, puréed aubergine, various dips, the traditional Jewish stuffed fish and so on. The service is nice, the older ladies take you by the hand, they show you around and let you try all their stuff. Impressed, you decide to buy everything. When you leave the place your wallet is empty. Be warned ;-)

In the heart of the Jewish area, Sacha Finkelsztajn has the best challah I have ever tasted. I could have eaten a few loaves if I let myself. Serves every Jewish dish you can imagine.

I think I went in with expectations too high after seeing yelp reviews. I tried the raspberry cheesecake which without the raspberries, would have had no flavor. I only finished it because it was light and the texture was great. I also tried an apple pastry. I actually couldn't even finish this pastry because I wasn't a fan. It was also bland and tasted more of spices than it did of apples. On top of that, it was a bit pricy. 3.90 euro per dessert. The workers were really sweet and I really wanted to like this place. Maybe I ordered the wrong things.

(Also known as 'Sacha Finkelsztajn') A traditional fine Jewish delicatessen in the Jewish quarter of the Marais district on the famous rue des Rosiers - well worth a visit. Awesome bread, sandwiches and pastries. I highly recommend the potatao knishes (a sort of savoury pie) and latkas (a bit like an Austrian rosti). My wife loves the the Aubergine tarts.

The absolute worst experience we've ever had in Paris. We found the little shop after having falafel's, and we were so excited to try something new! We found pastries we wanted and tried to purchase, but received no help. We then heard "MADAME! MADAME!" ...an attendant was yelling at us from behind the counter in effort to make us step away from the pastries...we then asked if they would take card and we were yelled at again "NO!" ...from there we wanted to leave without anything and they began yelling that they would take a card...overall, horrible experience. Do not go here! There's tons of other delicious bakeries nearby with kind staff!

I'm biased because the building was yellow, the service was efficient with no smiles and no English, and it smelled like home. They sell all sorts of baked goods that aren't as pretty as macarons but are classic Polish / Jewish / Russian treats. We already had bags of pastries from our morning stroll and took home the little sweet cheese twists (sweet farmers cheese in a sweet egg-y bread envelope - don't know what they call these in French...) which were so pillow-y soft and delicious.

I can't remember the last time I've walked into a bakery/traiteur and wanted to buy literally ALL THE FOOD. That little "Nope, that's not for me" feeling? Nope, doesn't happen here. If you didn't grow up eating this stuff, the employees usually have a minute to explain what's in which. Just be warned, you may not get a fuzzy, hour-long explanation, because this place is almost constantly packed! But it really doesn't matter. The biggest problem is that for most people, money is a finite resource. Don't worry. You can choose with your eyes closed. And the deli stuff? The look weirds you out a bit? That's ok too. It doesn't have to look pretty. Because it's all delicious.

I first came here on a Saturday afternoon after foolishly forgetting that L'As du Fallafel is closed on Shabbat (that's sundown Friday through sundown Saturday for you goyim). It was my backup plan, having been enticed by a writeup of "traiteurs" in le Marais I had seen online, the store's cheery yellow exterior and the edibles lining the walls. If you want a sandwich, but your jaw is tired from chomping through crusty tartines, a go to Finkelsztajn and get your fix. The "Yiddish" sandwiches start with large, flat, soft (at least compared to baguettes) onion or poppy seed rolls. Then they get a layer of smoked turkey (dinde fumée) or what Amercans call corned beef (across the Channel they call it salt beef, and chez Finkelsztajn it's called Pickelfleisch), then sliced tomato, sliced pickles and sliced cucumber. Though the sandwich is simple, it works well because the high-quality ingredients are perfectly proportioned so that you get a little bit of everything in each bite. Finkelsztajn's latkes are a more like potato croquettes than shreded potato pancakes, but that shouldn't stop you from getting one. The 3€ price tag might. Finkelsztajn also offers a variety of pastries and excellent strudel. Though most hungry travelers (and maybe even locals) head to the neighborhood to eat falafel, they would not be disappointed chez Finkelsztajn. Métro: St. Paul

Amazing bakery! We had a wonderful visit here. The service was prompt and friendly. She spoke little English but we got along great. Please stop here for an awesome sandwich and fantastic pastries.

Wow. Great Yiddish sandwich. Language was a bit of barrier for me though. Pastrami was the best I've ever eaten. Actually, so good I took an extra to go so I could eat as a late night snack. I'm only staying upstairs from the place. The pastries are phenomenal as well. I recommend the nut role. It's just like the ones my family made during the holidays. Easy on the budget. Eat there and take something home for later.

delicious! great place to go if the line at L'as is too long! Tried a few things... can't remember the names but they were all delicious!! Will update when I go back :-)

I'm in love with the pletzl here. This busy bakery deli is perfect for lunch take away.

Love this place. As much as I would like to sample EVERYTHING... I always opt for the citron cheesecake. Am so grateful we stumbled upon Sacha Finkelztajn and we prioritize a return upon our rendezvous at Paris!

I stumbled upon this shop and could not resist to try one of the pastries. They have different types and I chose a piece of almond cake. It was delicious. Would recommend anybody to give it a try. You can eat the pastry in the shop, if you don't mind eating it next to the meat counter. Yes, the shop sells pastries and meat. And it is usually crowded with locals and tourists.

Great pastrami sandwich! Soft bread, non-fatty meat, cucumbers, pickles, and a delicious spread that rounds the whole thing off. Generous portion size as well. Purchased 2 sandwiches and 2 drinks for under €20! There are a few places to eat inside, but it does fill up pretty quickly. I recommend taking the food to go and walking to Place des Vosges for a nice picnic. This place has been going since 1946, and it's not hard to see why. Will definitely return when I come back to Paris.

If you go to this place hungry, you may need to have more money wired to you from back home. Everything looks fresh and tasty. Try to limit yourself to only a few items. Since it is baked fresh, it won't stay that way for days. Nice options.

Pastries taste good but at tourist expensive prices! Busy because of the crowded touristy falafel place close by.

Such a disappointment. The banana bread was dry and stale. The cheesecake was not flavorful or the dense cheesecake that we were hoping for. The challah was fine, but not noteworthy. Everything was expensive. Our feeling at the end-the place was for tourists.

Everything we had was delicious and the staff was very warm and friendly. I want to live here.

I can't speak any French (well, not besides essential words anyway) and somehow managed to order fine even though the woman serving me couldn't speak English. In any case, the awkward language barrier was so worth it because I bought challah, babka, and a pastrami sandwich (the classic) all for under 15 euro. It also was one of the best jewish deli sandwiches I had. The store is a typical jewish deli with many things to love including knishes, sandwiches, hummus, and other lovely things. The classic sandwich had perfectly seasoned pastrami and was on fresh onion bread, which was also delicious. I hIghly recommend this spot for lunch although it can get crowded in there, and you may find yourself waiting for a place to sit!

Make sure to get the "Pickel fleish" sandwich, but be forewarned: I suspect that they pickle the meat with a crack-infused brine. I have eaten here almost every weekend for the past few months. I never would have predicted it, but this place is now my favorite place to eat in Paris.

I would give 3.5 stars to this little deli. It reminded me of some of the dishes my grandmother used to make. Some offerings were better than others. Hit and miss. The real hit was the gefilte fish - we always hated the jars of gefilte fish with all kinds of unnatural additives when we were kids. But THIS gefilte fish was sublime. Gefilte fish s it was always meant to be, at almost 8 euros each. The corned beef sandwich had a few thin skimpy slices of meat surrounded by a big roll. Meh. The 2 phyllo dough pies (one cheese and one spinach) were so-so. The cheer was better than the spinach. We expected the sharp bite of feta - but this was a milder cheese. And the spinach was either badly over cooked or came out of a can. But there was a LOT of spinach in the phyllo. Then we had a geese cake - very light, not bad. And a strudel - which was dry but tasty.

Sacha Finkelsztajn serves the best cheesecake and best apple streusel I've ever had in my life. Their pastrami sandwich is also dang good. I withhold one star because some of the pastries are too dry, but don't let that deter you from getting tons of cheesecake and apple pastries. You won't regret it.