Fishman’s Delicatessen and Bakery

They are no longer there, RIP it was a great place to get food.

I like the experience I get at Fishman’s — I like that more than the food! Like Jason K, I was there when there was a group doing what seemed like a Torah study — my fiancé and I didn’t mean to listen in, but the leader was a little louder than probably necessary. However, I was kind of glad because it was really interesting to hear them talking about it. I’m not Jewish, but I’ve always loved the culture, so it was a great learning opportunity for me!
The first time I was there I ordered the Rachel and fries — tasty! The second time I ordered a half turkey sandwich and cup of chili. Nothing special and the chili was a little bland. Service is okay — kind of what you would expect for a little place like this. I’ve walked around the market but haven’t purchased anything — I was just curious to see what was on the shelves.
If you’re in the area, it’s a nice place to try, especially if you’re looking for kosher food!

My wife and I figured a Jewish Deli would be open on Christmas Eve and we had a Groupon here. The parking lot was full and the restaurant side is actually pretty small. We sat at a round booth and after a few minutes we ordered. I got a Rachel and my wife got the hummus plate. The prices were kind of high, but I think it is because it is Kosher meat.
There was some kind of Jewish Bible study happening right in the middle of the restaurant, all huddled around one younger guy who was the Rabbi, there were about 15 guys there. Their Bible study was kind of loud, it was more like a community center than a restaurant. It seemed everybody knew everyone else.
The service was pretty slow, but I think they only had one server and a bus boy.
The Rachel was good, not too big, not too small. Slightly tangy sauerkraut and not too much 1,000 island. It was very good. Lots of sauerkraut piled on too. I got the coleslaw on the side, didn’t do much for me, but it wasn’t bad either.
I tried my wife’s hummus and it was on a kind of pita bread. It was real creamy and a little bland, but she liked it a lot.
When you first order, they bring over a plate with some pickle spears and olives. It was a nice touch.

Have to admit, I’m a Cecil’s fan, so I’m biased.
My husband and I came here after a very exciting ultrasound appointment, and how better to celebrate than potato pancakes and Matzoh Ball soup?
This place was quite the community center, especially among the Orthodox community. People there were chatting and running into friends left and right. I love that. It is Kosher, (unlike Cecil’s) and has a store, deli, and place to eat.
Service was sort of slow, but OK. It was also kind of pricey (14 dollars for Rueben), but we had a Groupon, so we kinda lucked out on that one.
We ordered a few things and split them… Matzoh Ball soup (yum), Potato Pancakes, (kinda greasy, and didn’t come with sour cream), and we had an average Turkey Rochelle (A Rueben with turkey). This came with a choice of a few things-​we got the fries, which were great. Tim also got a mango smoothie, which I decided that I and the baby needed to partake in… not sure if it was made of actual fruit, but it was good.
Liked this place, and the Hannukah shirts saying, «Got Gelt?» were kinda funny. That and the Jewish super hero cards. Quite the experience.

Fishman’s proper is a long time Kosher anchor for the Jewish community in St. Louis Park. They’re open on Sunday and closed on Shabbat and I have enjoyed just wandering around and experiencing the observant buzz. In addition to the grocery store items, Fishman’s has a nice selection of grocery and baked goods, a good deli section, fresh meats, generous seating up front, and an extensive catering menu of various life cycle celebrations and other Challah Days. And during a previous visit with my friend Bob, they ordered a takeout meal from Fishman’s that I thought was very tasty.
Kosher food is usually more expensive, but I found Fishman’s prices to be reasonable. I was also pleasantly surprised with the friendly staff and good service. And that’s because I’ve experienced enough blunt «Israeli» service to be cautious when I walk into a place like this.

It’s been quite some time since I’ve had a true deli sandwich, and Fishman’s did not let me down. I had the reuben, but swapped out coleslaw for the ‘kraut (I prefer my cabbage fresh, not fermented, but that’s just me). Oh my. It was so good. Perfect amount of meat — it was stacked up nice and high, but not towering over the rest of the sandwich — and it was juicy and tender. Finished off with the sauce and slaw, this was clearly a sandwich done right. I hardly needed the fries on the side, but I enjoyed them all the same.
Definitely a family friendly place — lots of kids around while we were there. Staff was kind and took good care of us too.
Can’t wait to come back for a loaf of challah — looked and smelled delicious! So happy to have found a great deli like Fishman’s!

Had their French toast & eggs special and it was super. Well worth the visit

Nice little Market if you are looking for Kosher foods. The price is Little higher then other places that I have shopped at. Great selection of dried food, and fresh meets.
They have a great little Deli to sit down and eat at, but the prices are high. You can buy a Sandwich for $ 17, which I think that I would pass on. They also have catering for event.
Over all not a bad place to shop if you are in St. Louis Park area.

Very disappointed when I ordered soup to go and the top of the container came apart, spilling the contents of the soup all over. No plastic wrap over it or anything. I used to enjoy shopping there, but not anymore! I also often times find things close to expired or already expired. The tam tuv strawberry cheese blintzes were inedible! Never again will I go there, unless it’s an emergency,

I have been to this place maybe a dozen times — this is pretty much the only fully Kosher store in town, mostly to shop, but sometimes to eat. Shopping there is annoying — sometimes identical jars can be purchased in other stores for half the price. They do have decent ground meat, but the meat for the holidays requires advanced reservations. The sandwiches are ok, nothing special, but the matzo ball soup I had was so salty I had to throw it out. If there is any choice at all in your shopping possibilities, go elsewhere. Even
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Update (6 Jan, 2010): The owner or someone on his behalf contacted me by email suggesting that they are trying hard and making changes. I will change the rating to 3 stars for the effort.

Challah will make you halla!
Amazing deli!!! Try reuben or corned beef! Yum!!! Good bakery section, chocolate rugelah will melt in your mouth!
And dont forget lox. You can put on your challah.
Mathaz ball sour is so so. I dont know why, its missing something…
The service is really good. The prices are reasonable.
Oh, and they have Shabas toilet paper!
Gentiles should try to avoid this place on Fridays and before major Jewish holidays. :)) It can be a little be intimidating for you when my family rolls in there.

I am a bit shocked that this place has only 2 reviews so far.
Anyways, I got the reuben sandwich here and boy was it good.
I asked for the sauce on the side because many places pile on a bit too much sauce. After trying it, they could have slathered it on because it was milder than reuben sauces I have had in the past, which in my mind was a good thing.
The pastrami was good as was the bread. Topped off with french fries, I was very satisfied with my meal and see it as a suitable option for those days when I crave a good ol NYC like dining experience.
They also have a nice selection of Dr. Brown’s sodas for those of you who care.

STAFF
Nice. Slow but so incredibly helpful
AMBIANCE
International market place meets back ally shopping
Food
Amazing .get the lox with pareve
The challah will make you Halla!!! for more
Greatest find there:
The food and Shabbat toilet paper! Tee hee

I grew up next to «St. Jewish Park» and picked up on a bit of the great Yiddish slang. One of my best friends is Bosnian and has retained part of her E. Euro accent. We used to talk smack about people in SerboCroatian; thus, mass confusion can be expected and it’s no wonder that my claim to fame throughout high school was being mistakenly thought of as the exotic Russian Jew transplant. I kinda liked it and went with it. So this is where I go to get my Kosher on. Granted, I don’t keep Kosher, but I thoroughly enjoy the option.
Fishman’s has been around for forever. Well, not Fishman’s proper, but a number of different Kosher delis that have occupied the same spot and served practically the exact same thing for as long as I can remember. Back in the day (which was about 10 – 15 years ago) my friends and I would save up our pennies and walk over here and buy frozen fruit pops and Bazooka Joe bubble gum. It’s in Hebrew, so I have no idea what crazy shenanigans BJ is getting himself into, but it is familiar and comforting.
Today I made a triumphant return to my false roots and was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t been since they remodeled the store and I have to say that it is spectacular. Everything is so clean and homey feeling. Their deli is arranged more as an actual deli than a butcher shop these days and their products have at least doubled.
One of my favorite discoveries was that they serve a bunch of food that I am familiar with from my travels to Eastern Europe. Being a fake Russian and all, I can appreciate that. They had imported ajvar from Bulgaria and beef sarma. In the Balkans it’s sometimes made with pork, or a beef/​pork mix and I ALMOST asked which it was — Kosher, oh yea. Duh! — Nearly gave myself away.
Be sure to try their stuffed grape leaves with fresh lemon. I’ve always been partial to the meat filled Hercegovian version, but these were sooooo good that I’d be tempted to go vegetarian. It was an explosion of flavors and I’m on the verge of returning there to buy two pounds of it for later consumption.