Eppes Essen Deli & Restaurant

Neighborhood institution. Decent quality food. Clean. Service is good. Not a favorite

Having grown up going to Jewish Delis an average of at least once a month, this place always came highly regarded and recommended.

I went with some co-workers a couple weeks ago and the food was great. We started with the Stuffed Cabbage (never one of my favorites, but this one wasn't bad) and some Chopped Liver (consistency and flavor were on point, but it could have come with a few more toast points). We also ate our fair share of their awesome Pickles and Cole Slaw. Then we shared the Corned Beef Reuben and (of course) the classic Pastrami on Rye. The Reuben was good, if not a touch heavy on the cheese. The Pastrami was cooked and seasoned perfectly (though I would have expected a slightly bigger portion based on my previous experiences elsewhere and the price).

We had a couple obligatory Dr. Brown's and the bill came to about $80. Now, it was an adequate amount of food, none of us left hungry per say, but I feel like either the prices could have been a bit more reasonable for the portion size, or the sandwiches could have been stacked a little higher.

I also took home 2 of their Chocolate Rugalach (which were a touch on the small side) and 1 each Poppy and Apricot Hamentashen (which was my favorite). The cookies were all delicious, but they also cost me $12.

I understand that Livingston is a fairly well-off neighborhood, and the food was all good quality, but I just feel like the value could have been a touch better. I would definitely return, but hopefully when someone else is treating.

Used to be better. I've been going there for more years than I want to admit to. The food is still very good. It's always been pricey but the LAST time I was there I paid over $20.00 for a light side lunch. That's 1/2 sandwich, small soup and a can of soda.