Jake’s Delicatessen

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1634 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205

Jake's Deli, a Milwaukee institution since 1955, is renowned for its authentic deli favorites that have been satisfying customers for generations. Specializing in hot hand-cut Corned Beef and Pastrami, Jake's is the go-to spot in town for those craving traditional deli fare.

The original Jake's building has a rich history, dating back over a century to its origins as a butcher shop around 1903 in a bustling Jewish neighborhood on Milwaukee's north side. Under the ownership of Jake Levin since 1955, the deli has preserved its legacy of serving up quality deli meats and sandwiches that keep patrons coming back for more.

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Andrew B.
6/21/2025

Just all around one of my favorite places to eat. The corned beef on toasted bread with brown mustard is ridiculous. Hard to eat it anywhere else.

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Jay B.
7/5/2025

It took them 25 minutes to make me a pastrami sandwich, which wasn't very good. The pastrami was steak- thickness slabs, instead of deli slices like I'd expect. It was pretty bland (and I feel...

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Jojuane P.
4/13/2025

What a fall from glory. Dismal. This place was an institution and I've tried to hold out, but it's horrible now. Soulless. Sloppy. They've changed the rye bread. It's soggy and doesn't hold up....

Awd D.
2/11/2025

I had been a customer since 1979- until recently, twice I have gotten sick from the Corn Beef and Pastrami. Once in the summer of 2024 and recently in January of 2025. After 2024, I gave them the...

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Greer J.
4/6/2024

I really enjoyed the corn beef on my first visit, so came back because my spouse was looking for good pastrami. I decided to try the turkey pastrami. That was a mistake. It was dry. I don't...

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