Wise Sons Jewish Deli Menu

1700 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
  • *Specials

    • OAKLAND RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIAL

      Deli Scoop Sandwich - your choice of tuna salad, smoked trout salad, or chopped liver with lettuce, tomato, & red onion on rye Choose a Side - potato salad or coleslaw Choose a Drink - house-made lemonade, black iced tea, or drip coffee Dessert Included - chocolate chip cookie
      $15.25
    • DELI LUNCH SPECIAL

      Choice of a Double Stack Burger or Fried Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich served with fries and house-made lemonade or iced tea.
      $15.00
    • HOUSE SPECIAL

      a sensibly-sized (3oz) pastrami reuben, fries, coleslaw, and a choice of house-made beverage.
      $18.85
  • *Bagel & Shmear Bundles

    • BAGEL 4-PACK + 1 SHMEAR

      $15.65
    • BAGEL DOZEN + 2 SHMEAR

      $39.15
    • BAGEL 4-PACK

      $9.60
    • BAGEL 1/2 DOZEN + 1 SHMEAR

      $20.90
  • *Signature Sandwiches

    • TURKEY CLUB

      4oz of smoked turkey, crispy pastrami, smashed avocado, red onion, tomato, lettuce & horseradish aioli on toasted challah **Dairy Free**
      $17.80
    • DINER TUNA MELT

      wild albacore tuna, lettuce, tomato & horseradish aioli griddled with american and swiss on rye
      $13.75
    • THE NO. 19

      Our tribute to Langer's Deli in LA! Your choice of pastrami, corned beef or smoked turkey, untoasted with coleslaw, russian dressing, & cold swiss on rye (6oz)
      $17.80
    • THE VEGGIE REUBEN

      roasted mushrooms griddled with russian dressing, swiss & sauerkraut on rye
      $14.25
    • FRIED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

      chicken breast with hippie greens, pickled onion & lemon caper aioli on a toasted challah bun
      $13.75
    • THE ZAYDIE

      smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo on rye (6oz) **Dairy Free**
      $16.80
    • PASTRAMI BURGER

      ¼ pound beef patty, american & swiss cheese, caramelized onions, mayo, and bread & butter pickles, topped with a slice of hot pastrami, on a toasted sesame-challah bun
      $13.75
    • THE OG REUBEN

      Choice of pastrami, corned beef, or smoked turkey griddled with russian dressing, swiss & sauerkraut on rye (6oz)
      $17.80
    • DELI SCOOP SANDWICH

      Your choice of tuna salad, smoked trout salad, or chopped liver with lettuce, tomato, and onion on rye
      $14.25
    • THE PURIST

      Meat. Mustard. Rye. That's it! (6oz)
      $16.80
  • *Bagel Sandwiches

    • VEGGIE DE-LUXE BAGEL SANDWICH

      veggie shmear, salted cucumber, red onion, hippie greens & capers
      $9.15
    • CRUNCHY SPICE BAGEL SANDWICH

      two eggs, everything spice chili crisp, greens, melted cheese & garlic aioli
      $9.40
    • CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON BAGEL SANDWICH

      all-natural smoked salmon with capers, red onion & plain shmear
      $13.75
    • BAGEL & SHMEAR

      choice of toasted bagel with shmear, customize your perfect bagel
      $2.55
    • POPEYE BAGEL SANDWICH

      two eggs, roasted mushrooms, spinach & melted cheese served on a toasted bagel or bialy
      $9.95
    • BODEGA BAGEL SANDWICH

      two eggs, melted cheese & garlic aioli served on a toasted bagel or bialy
      $8.90
  • *All Day Breakfast

    • GRAND SCHLAM

      mushroom, spinach & swiss omelette, crispy hash potatoes, and house-made chicken sausage, served with a choice of toast
      $16.80
    • MOISHE’S BREAKFAST TACOS

      two tacos with crispy pastrami, eggs, melted cheese, green chile aioli, and crispy hash potatoes on corn tortillas, served with tomatillo salsa (veg option available) **Gluten Free**
      $12.20
    • CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST

      served with syrup, organic berry preserves & orange butter
      $9.40
    • YO-SEMITE

      two eggs, house chicken breakfast sausage, melted cheese & green chile aioli on griddled rye
      $13.25
    • LATKE-SMASH HASH

      Crispy latke smashed with corned beef & pastrami, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers, topped with two sunny eggs, and served with a choice of toast
      $16.80
    • MANNY'S BREAKFAST BURRITO

      your choice of pastrami or mushrooms, three eggs, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, potatoes, melted cheese & smashed avocado served with tomatillo salsa
      $14.80
  • *Soup, Salad & Sides

    • WHOLE PICKLE

      Our own lacto-fermented sour pickles. Does not contain vinegar.
      $2.00
    • FRENCH FRIES

      Gluten Free, Dairy Free
      $6.10
    • HASH POTATOES

      served with garlic aioli **Gluten & Dairy Free**
      $6.10
    • COLESLAW SIDE

      Shredded green and red cabbages and carrots are tossed with our signature slaw dressing; contains mayo **Gluten & Dairy Free**
      $4.35
    • HOUSE SALAD SIDE

      Hippie greens (arugula & radish sprouts) are topped with salted cucumber & red radish then served with our lemon vinaigrette.
      $4.05
    • POTATO LATKES

      gluten-free latke served with sour cream and apple sauce
      $4.60
    • HILLCREST SALAD

      smoked turkey, crispy pastrami, hard boiled egg, pickled onion, salted cucumber, radish, swiss & everything spice over hippie greens with lemon vinaigrette **Gluten Free**
      $15.30
    • POTATO SALAD SIDE

      Made with yukon gold potatoes; contains mayo
      $4.35
    • MATZO BALL SOUP

      not as good as your bubbe's
      $10.45
  • *Beverages

    • LEMONADE

      house-made
      $5.35
    • SPARKLING WATER

      Brand may vary due to supply chain issues
      $4.35
    • DIET COKE

      $2.80
    • BOXED WATER

      16.9 oz.
      $3.60
    • BOYLAN'S BLACK CHERRY SODA

      $4.60
    • MEXICAN COKE

      $4.60
    • COLD PRESSED ORANGE JUICE - 12OZ

      $7.15
    • MARTINELLI'S APPLE JUICE

      Martinelli's
      $3.85
  • *Kids Menu

    • GRILLED CHEESE

      challah, swiss and american cheese with a side of french fries
      $9.40
    • KIDS FRENCH TOAST

      served with maple syrup, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar
      $9.40
    • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BOX

      fried chicken breast strips and a side of french fries
      $12.20
  • *Store Staples

    • MATZO BALLS - 2 PACK

      $6.90
    • EVERYTHING CHILI CRISP - JAR

      6oz Jar of Wise Sons everything spice mix simmered with chili flakes, soy sauce, ginger, & sugar
      $7.40
    • SMOKED SALMON - 8OZ

      $23.95
    • SMOKED TROUT SALAD - 8OZ

      Our version of whitefish salad
      $14.25
    • CORNED BEEF - 16OZ

      $29.00
    • PICKLE BRINE HOT SAUCE

      made with naturally fermented chilis and spiked with pickle brine for a unique kick!
      $8.15
    • CHOPPED LIVER - 8OZ

      $10.70
    • EAT SOMETHING COOKBOOK

      Packed with homey recipes and relatable humor; it is as much a delicious, lighthearted, and nostalgic cookbook as it is a lively celebration of jewish culture.<br /><br />“this book is an extremely entertaining and haimish guide to jewish food and the role it plays in our lives.” – josh russ tupper, 4th generation co-owner of russ & daughters<br /><br />please note: we only ship orders on mondays-wednesdays. see below for our weekly shipping schedule:<br /><br />orders submitted on wednesdays, thursdays, and fridays will be shipped on monday.<br />orders submitted on saturdays and sundays will be shipped on the tuesday.<br />orders submitted on mondays and tuesdays will be shipped on wednesday.
      $30.55
    • DILL PICKLES - 32OZ

      $12.75
    • EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING

      6oz jar - everything except the bagel: dehydrated chopped onion, sesame seed, dehydrated minced garlic, poppy seed, caraway seed and sea salt
      $7.40
    • PASTRAMI - 16OZ

      $29.00
    • SHMEAR - 8OZ

      $5.10
    • CHICKEN BROTH - 24OZ

      24oz
      $12.20
  • *Coffee &amp; Tea

    • HOT TEA

      choice of mint, black, or green tea
      $3.85
    • BLACK & WHITE ICED COFFEE

      Proyecto Diaz iced coffee, half & half, vanilla-shortbread syrup, served in a chocolate-coated cup.
      $5.85
    • HOT DRIP COFFEE

      roasted by Proyecto Diaz
      $4.35
    • ICED COFFEE

      flash brewed coffee roasted by Proyecto Diaz
      $4.35
    • BLACK ICED TEA

      unsweetened
      $4.35
  • *Sweets &amp; Bakery

    • BAGEL - SINGLE

      $2.55
    • RUGELACH

      chocolate, apricot or cinnamon-walnut
      $2.30
    • HOUSE MADE BREAD

      $9.70
    • BABKA LOAF

      chocolate or cinnamon
      $18.85
    • BAGELS - HALF DOZEN

      $13.75
    • BRAIDED CHALLAH

      Wise sons braided challah, made rich with cage-free eggs and honey, is hand-braided and topped with festive sesame and poppy seeds – great for special occasions or for enjoying any day of the week<br /><br />please note: we only ship orders on mondays-wednesdays to ensure product quality and freshness. see below for our weekly shipping schedule:<br /><br />orders submitted on wednesdays, thursdays, and fridays will be shipped on monday.<br />orders submitted on saturdays and sundays will be shipped on the tuesday.<br />orders submitted on mondays and tuesdays will be shipped on wednesday.
      $10.70
    • BAGELS - DOZEN

      $27.00
    • BABKA SLICE

      chocolate or cinnamon
      $5.35

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