Comments on: Jo-El’s kosher deli

By: Joanne Wilson

Joanne Wilson — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:48:42 +0000

Puuurfect, genuine NY deli. We drove from Dunedin to St. Pete because we heard about it. It lived up to my expectations and more. The old style pastrami (that I could never find anymore) and corned beef are to die for!!!! (as is the rye bread, lox, bagles, potato salad – once in Jo-Els – everyone is Jewish and lovin it!!!!!

By: Carolina Haase-Chodura

Carolina Haase-Chodura — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:38:42 +0000

I am so glad to found this place. Shalom!

By: MEL

MEL — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:40:24 +0000

THE PLACE ON DALE MARBY CLOSED YEARS AGO.
MY WIFE & I HADN’T HAD SUCH A GOOD PASTRAMI SANDICH IN YEARS. BE SURE AND GET THE REGULAR NOT THE LOW FAT.

By: ken

ken — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:15:41 +0000

I am looking for whole smoked white fish

By: Bernadette Langiotti

Bernadette Langiotti — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:07:06 +0000

Like most folks who have enjoyed a hot pastrami from those NYC deli’s made famous by their sandwiches, I was becoming disillusioned by local wannabes that never quite measured up. That was until I stumbled across an internet review of Jo-el’s and thought I’d try once more. I am so glad I did. It was damned good. For those familiar with the layout of St Pete it is not difficult to find at all. Just approach from northbound 28th street and make a right on 23rd ave, right behind the gas station. When you get there, dont let the warehouse appearance discourage your stomach’s yearnings. The establishment focuses on what is important…good food. My sandwich was made to order on rye so fresh the inside was soft and the crust was golden and crunchy without being hard. Nothing can mess up a sandwich faster than hard to chew bread. As for the pastrami, there are two options: lean or regular. I chose the regular since fat is where the flavor and juices are. When my sandwich was brought to the table by a smiling young man the aroma preceeded it perfectly. I am almost ashamed at the way I dove in, juices dripping and napkins armed and ready…almost. Topped off with Doc Brown’s rootbeer and I drove home a very happy girl with a potato knish and a rootbeer for my daughter. She’s already asking when I will take her for a sandwich.

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Knishes in Clearwater | Pressvision's Blog — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:56:38 +0000

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By: towerdeli

towerdeli — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:48:33 +0000

I love deli places and knowing that many have had to close down because of the bad economic climate or because deli owners were not able to drive a substantial amount of traffic to their place is disheartening. I own a Fort Lauderdale catering and have had to make changes in my menu and services to keep my business running. This is why I'm pleased to know that Jo-El’s is not only surviving but is still thriving.

By: ed

ed — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:15:38 +0000

i am interested in some hard rye bread loafs am wondering if its possible to get some older bread at a reduced price if so on what days and price?

By: Hilton Kean Jones

Hilton Kean Jones — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:31:50 +0000

Thanks, Frankie. Yes, it’s the real deal. It’s time for me to go back…I’m craving their great falafel sandwich.

By: frankie

frankie — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:52:19 +0000

We love Jo-El’s. If we had not found this article months ago we would have never known about this place. My boyfriend and I love New York style kosher deli and thought we would be without one after moving to St. Petersburg. Even the Too Jays in Bay walk went out of business. So glad to have found Jo-El’s. It is the real deal.