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.
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Added by ElectricAntelope on 29 Nov 2021
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102 Reviews
First Review by phathousecat
samcotswolds
Points +35
Everything is great! - Edit
Sandwiches are big! You might want to split with someone. Bagels are the best. I picked the place I live based on its distance from B&E (seriously I did)
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AnnaLalalee
Points +30
Amazing Lunch Spot! - Edit
Great atmosphere, chill staff, and the food tasted great. Of course, fully vegan menu too. Split a reuben dog and lox bagel with a friend, both of which were fantastic. The carrot lox and capers on a fresh bagel paired so well with the nondairy cream cheese.
Read morePros: Great food, Chill atmosphere, Nice cashier and cook
Cons: Street parking for those who drive
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Freckles_
Points +614
Outsanding. - Edit
I'm at a loss for words. Every single item here is identical to the meat-counterpart, and even better! I ordered the reuben, outsanding; the grand puba, outsanding; the new Yorker, outsanding; the French dip; outsanding. You cannot go wrong with any of the sandwiches and they are as filling as they are good (especially the grand puba!). The staff her is also very friendly. The building could use some more ventilation, but we sat outside and it was lovely so we didn't mind.
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lilvegancat
Points +1443
Comforting Jewish Favorites - Edit
Amazing to come to a place that has some of my favorite foods growing up veganized.
Read moreTheir matzah ball soup is spot on! It’s so hard to make vegan matzah balls (I’ve tried). And the bacon they had on their breakfast bagel was THE BEST vegan meat I’ve tried in my life. Full stop.
Sadly their lox bagel was a huge miss. Salmon lox are so packed with smoky and salty flavor but theirs tasted like a light seasoned carrot and their slices are too thick. Maybe I caught them on a bad day :’(
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-03
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DuncanMacbethLead
Points +1308
Unreal bagels - Edit
This place is great. So many options and great bagels. Came here two days in a row to get our fix!
Read moreOnly had bagels so can't comment on the other foods, but would definitely recommend the RZA and Bensonhurst. Just note they can go a bit heavy on the red onion so I'd ask without if you don't like too much!
Pros: So many options, Amazing bagels, Huge portions
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mandaziegelman
Points +399
Yum - Edit
Jalepeno bagel, bacon, egg, cheese, bacon chive smear…. So damn good especially when they crisp it up long enough.
Read morePros: Flavorful, Nostalgic , All vegan
Cons: When they don’t crisp up the bacon
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JillBelsanPoston
Points +613
Best vegan Reuben we've ever had - Edit
All vegan deli. Bagels and deli sandwiches. Definitely the best vegan Reuben we have ever had. The Philly Cheese is in my top 2.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Yummy food, Large serving
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Kimby1000
Points +162
Deli-cious! - Edit
This was our first stop when we arrived in Portland after a 4 hour flight. I like veggies more than faux meats, so I ordered the veggie sandwich on an everything bagel. It came with avocado, yum! My husband (from Philadelphia) ordered the Vegan Philly Cheese Steak. He said the faux steak was ok, but the faux cheese whiz was spot on! We both enjoyed our meals and took a stroll through the artsy neighborhood afterwards. Highly recommend it.
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blueberrybandit
Points +395
Best cinnamon roll I've ever had - Edit
Finally got to try this place and I will be back! The cinnamon roll was incredible! Loved my bagel sandwich too.
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nsweeney
Points +239
Really great - Edit
Are here twice during our trip. Had bagel sandwiches and loaded potato salad. All was very good. If we are ever in Portland again will definitely eat here
Read morePros: Bagels, Friendly staff
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EarthyCrunchy
Points +305
Excellent toppings elevate standard imitation hotdog - Edit
I’m not a fan of most imitation hotdogs (I think they’re rubbery and flavorless), and the hotdog here was no better or worse than I expected. But the toppings added all the flavor I wanted and made up for what the hotdog was lacking. My loaded potato salad was excellent, and I also appreciated the authentic deli atmosphere.
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mjaux
Points +115
good vegan jewish food - Edit
The family went to Ben & Esther's today for lunch. Had two real good sandwiches, the Classic Reuben and the Turkey-Bacon Club, daughter had the hot dog. We also had a knish, pickle and marble halvah.
Read moreThe sandwiches we rated good, the hot dog not so much, the knish okay, and enjoyed the halvah.
Looking forward to coming back for breakfast and trying the bagel options.
Pros: Always enjoy a good vegan reuben
Cons: Single use plastic cup with lid for the mustard.
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BradfordPowell
Points +24
Delish - Edit
Best tofu eggless salad I’ve ever had. Bagels, cashew cream cheeses & Philly cheezesteak are all excellent. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Selections are plentiful , Tastes are phenomenal , Staff are all friendly
Cons: A bit pricey , Parking sometimes difficult
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Emrelle
Points +36
Amazing! - Edit
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.
Read moreIt 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
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EmdotAlice
Points +5382
Came back to get our favorites - Edit
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.
Read moreEdit: 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
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1AP1
Points +1283
Very good - Edit
Food always really good, dining area could use some work, not very comfortable or welcoming
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ElectricAntelope
Points +532
Amazing matzo ball soup - Edit
Love love love this place! Spectacular matzo ball soup and adore their black and white cookies.
Read morePros: Matzo ball soup, It's jewish vegan food!, Black and white cookie
Cons: They run out of soup pretty early
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Aniseed
Points +5323
Best Bagels and Sandwiches! - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-16
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tracyrocks
Points +1867
Great! - Edit
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.
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Roux
Points +62
Comfort Food - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-18
Pros: Comfortable vibe, Inclusive environment, Classic deli food
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jmroney
Points +32
Great deli vibes - Edit
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!
Read moreWe'll definitely be coming back to try hot breakfast sandwiches.
Pros: Friendly, Fast service, Delicious!
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swedash
Points +1946
Excellent food and service! - Edit
Oh wow I wish we lived closer so we could try more of their options. I loved my veggie bagel brekky sandwich.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Prices
Cons: Far from me :(
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ElisaSaldivar
Points +51
Amazing - Edit
The best vegan sandwich I’ve ever had!!!! (I ordered the Benny’s brisket)
Read morePros: Flavors, Vibe, Melty cheese
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jenna33
Points +684
Yummy bagel sandwich - Edit
I got the bacon, egg, and cheese on jalapeño bagel and it was perfect
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lizzy1997
Points +152
Best vegan spot on Alberta! - Edit
It has great bagel sandwich options and sides! Definitely worth going to, get here early! They aren’t open late in the afternoon!
Read morePros: Bagel, Side options , Vegan
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StealthBoyd
Points +1000
Nifty little Jewish deli - Edit
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.
Read morePros: All-vegan… can order without fear!, Great deli varieties
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Seitanicveg
Points +1293
Hits the spot! - Edit
Enjoyed the steak and egg bagel and side latke.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-15
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