Vegan
Take-out
Breakfast
Jewish

Est. Nov. 2021. All-vegan deli offering fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, and various prepared foods. Has vegan corned beef, chik'n, and lox. Non-veg turned vegetarian in 2020 and in turn, turned all-vegan in 2021. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.


90 Reviews

First Review by phathousecat

BradfordPowell

Points +24

Vegan
29 Jan 2025

Delish

Best tofu eggless salad I’ve ever had. Bagels, cashew cream cheeses & Philly cheezesteak are all excellent. #Veganuary

Pros: Selections are plentiful , Tastes are phenomenal , Staff are all friendly

Cons: A bit pricey , Parking sometimes difficult

Emrelle

Points +36

Vegan
26 Jan 2025

Amazing!

We ate here while visiting our (non-vegan) kids for Thanksgiving. It was similar to a local place here in Vegas that we love (No Butcher) but with all new flavors because it is a Jewish deli. We all had different sandwiches and they were all delicious. Our daughter said she would be tempted to come back because the food was so good.

It will be a regular stop for me whenever I am visiting Portland. Next time I will pause long enough to take pictures to add to my review. #Veganuary

EmdotAlice

Points +5018

Vegan
17 Jan 2025

Came back to get our favorites

They had a power outage last night so they had a pretty limited menu this morning. We weren’t able to get our favorites, but the sesame bagel with veggie schmear hit the spot. 👌 We picked up some veggie shmear to go.

Edit: On our most recent trip to PDX we got the steak and egg and lox bagel sandwiches. 10/10, y’all still got it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-01

Pros: The best vegan shmear

1AP1

Points +1001

Vegan
08 Jan 2025

Very good

Food always really good, dining area could use some work, not very comfortable or welcoming

ElectricAntelope

Points +515

Vegan
02 Jan 2025

Amazing matzo ball soup

Love love love this place! Spectacular matzo ball soup and adore their black and white cookies.

Pros: Matzo ball soup, It's jewish vegan food!, Black and white cookie

Cons: They run out of soup pretty early

Aniseed

Points +5323

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Best Bagels and Sandwiches!

I have loved everything I have tried from Ben & Esther's! All the sandwiches are amazing and the bagels and schmears are top quality! I also enjoy buying their deli items like vegan egg salad, vegan tuna salad and vegan chicken salad to bring home for the week. The desserts and baked goods are also phenomenal. and the matzo ball soup!!! I recommend trying everything on the menu at least once!

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-16

tracyrocks

Points +1867

Vegan
26 Oct 2024

Great!

We are from Brooklyn NY and came here and had the rza, the veggie, and latkes. Everything was delicious. The bagels are as close as you can get to to Brooklyn bagels without being in Brooklyn! No step to enter. Large single stall gender neutral ADA restroom.

Roux

Points +62

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Comfort Food

Super friendly staff, cute and comfortable dining room, amazing food just as it should be. Although this is clearly a local spot, they were super friendly to visitors, too. I love a vegan twist on a classic, but this food is just straight up classic. The matzo ball soup was the perfect thing for a rainy morning and the brisket sandwich was everything. Grabbed some bagels to go which made for the perfect breakfast the next day. Can't wait to return!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-18

Pros: Comfortable vibe, Inclusive environment, Classic deli food

jmroney

Points +32

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

Great deli vibes

We got the LOX bagel (they actually know how to make bagels the way they should be!) and the Siegler Sammy (turkey twist on a Reuben) with sides of the egg salad and loaded baked potato salad - all 4 were amazing and the staff was very friendly, service prompt!

We'll definitely be coming back to try hot breakfast sandwiches.

Pros: Friendly, Fast service, Delicious!

swedash

Points +1841

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

Excellent food and service!

Oh wow I wish we lived closer so we could try more of their options. I loved my veggie bagel brekky sandwich.

Pros: Food, Service, Prices

Cons: Far from me :(

ElisaSaldivar

Points +51

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Amazing

The best vegan sandwich I’ve ever had!!!! (I ordered the Benny’s brisket)

Pros: Flavors, Vibe, Melty cheese

jenna33

Points +674

Vegan
21 Aug 2024

Yummy bagel sandwich

I got the bacon, egg, and cheese on jalapeño bagel and it was perfect

lizzy1997

Points +134

Vegan
20 Aug 2024

Best vegan spot on Alberta!

It has great bagel sandwich options and sides! Definitely worth going to, get here early! They aren’t open late in the afternoon!

Pros: Bagel, Side options , Vegan

StealthBoyd

Points +1000

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Nifty little Jewish deli

I was there between my shifts, and this one isn’t too far from where I work. I decided to try their Lox bagel since I loved the actual Lox bagel sandwich before I became vegan. Their bagel sandwich tasted just like the actual stuff except it’s a tad better! Who would thought that carrot would make a good substitute for the fish? I overlooked the fact they also serve Reuben sandwich, so I will have to come back for that. Definitely the deli to go to along the Alberta “Vegan-friendly” Street.

Pros: All-vegan… can order without fear!, Great deli varieties

Seitanicveg

Points +1107

Vegan
15 Aug 2024

Hits the spot!

Enjoyed the steak and egg bagel and side latke.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-15

jordikers

Points +98

Vegan
13 Aug 2024

Get your schmear here!

Yummy bagels, matzoh ball soup and pickles! Oh, my!
We were happy with our food choices. Would seek out Ben & Esther’s again.

Pros: Can eat anything off the menu!

Cons: Pricey

Steffoknee

Points +254

Vegan
10 Aug 2024

So good!!

Delish deli options, wish we had one of these in Aus!

FrizzeFrazz

Points +294

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

great "fast" food

still heartbroken that their Sandy blvd location isn't there anymore, it was so convenient and in a spot that desperately needs more vegan choices. Not on Alberta often but when I am, I always go here. Their bagel egg cheese and steak is to DIE FOR. great food on the go as you can order ahead of time

DanMiller

Points +183

Vegan
28 Jun 2024

New York style

And all vegan
Really good bagel and rye sandwiches
I had the Reuben, quite tasty.
Reasonable prices, fresh, friendly

CA89SS

Points +2168

Vegan
23 Jun 2024

Banging breakfast

I wasn’t feeling so hot so I opted just for an everything bagel and schmear (scallion & bacon). This thing perked me right up! My husband had the sausage, egg and cheese on everything and was very happy. There’s a far bit of seating inside and I liked the bar seats facing out the windows for some morning people watching.

BonnieSpringsteen

Points +507

Vegan
16 May 2024

deli of my dreams

abslutely incredible egg, cheese and bacon bagel sandwiches. the sammy siegler was to die for as well. can’t wait to go back next time I’m in town.

kellyymaee

Points +120

Vegan
14 May 2024

The vegan deli of your dreams

Do yourself a favor and have lunch at this delicious deli! I ordered the lox bagel sandwich and was kind of blown away. Who knew you could make incredible vegan lox out of carrots?! 🥕 The knishes are also fantastic.

Pros: Hearty sandwiches, Tasty side dishes

wuski

Points +325

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

A must go!

We were so sad we only had enough time in our trip for one visit. This satisfied the craving for delicious deli food. Loved their half-sours and the Lizzo. Highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-23

CarlaRose

Points +232

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

Amazing sandwiches

Their Bak’n is the best I have ever had. Truly delicious and crispy.
The flavor on the Philly cheeze was ‘cram in mouth’ delicious

Macaroni salad was a bit TOO ‘al dante’ for my preference… quite firm

Also- went right before they closed and so we got some complimentary bagels!!🥯

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-23

EmmaCohen

Points +785

Vegan
09 Apr 2024

Bfast sandwiches 😍

I was specifically looking for a decadent egg, sausage, and cheese bfast sandwich on an everything bagel and Ben & Esther’s not only had exactly that but a bunch of other creative sandwich options. SUPER TASTY and all vegan - what more could you ask for?! My partner had the Lizzie, which was also bomb.

AnnaBananna

Points +248

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

Delicious

I tried the Lizzo sandwich, twice. I know I paid more for its association to Lizzo, but I couldn’t help myself. It was quite good; good enough that I ordered a second one to-go for that night’s dinner. I also ordered two cookies, which were sweet, and a little dry.

Pros: In a cute neighborhood with tons of indy shops

Desh

Points +1287

Vegan
08 Mar 2024

Definitely worth a visit!

I had been wanting to check out the Portland location before I left town.
I went to the one in San Diego and it was on point.
The Food was really good overall. I had a few small issues with a couple things here.
Got the vegan matzah ball soup. The matzah balls seemed a little chewy but still good.
The gluten free bagel seemed a little chewy / tough and not as good as over vegan gluten free bagels you could get elsewhere but overall it was really good.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-08

Pros: Fresh tasty




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