Woodro Kosher Deli (Hewlett, New York)
***** Woodro Kosher Deli, 1342 Peninsula Boulevard, Hewlett, New York 11557 (516) 791-4034.
I know that Jeff Eats is suppose to be about SOUTH FLORIDA JOINTS…but, every so often, I come across terrific-joints in other areas which I think that you should know about. On this one, let’s call it “reverse-osmosis”…say hello to the Woodro Kosher Deli located in Hewlett, New York.
Let me make this review real simple…this joint, which has been in business for something like 50 years, makes some of the best “kosher-deli” stuff that I have ever eaten. The Woodro which seats something like 150, has a menu packed with appetizers, sandwiches and meat-chicken entrees. A recent “taste-test” had me sampling this joint’s brisket, pastrami, corned beef…not to mention, potato knish, hawaiian chicken salad, matzoh ball soup and roast chicken. Everything and I do mean everything, was absolutely dynamite.
All I can tell you, is that the Woodro Kosher Deli is one of the best delis that I have ever eaten in. The joint is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Anyway…you now know about an absolutely terrific “kosher deli” located in Hewlett, New York.
Hey Jeff:
As a snowbird down here (actually a snowflake) I am quite familar with the Woodro as I live in Merrick, LI which is very close to Hewlett. My family has been eating at the Woodro for about 30 years and as you correctly point out the food is wonderful.
The other good deli on LI is Ben’s which has a location in Boca Raton. But when at home I like Woodro better.
I recently started eating at Pastrami Queen in Boca Raton which from reading your site I know that you really like. It isn’t kosher, but it is still really good.
As a native New Yorker we are pretty particular about our deli. When at home its the Woodro and when down here in Boca Raton it is either Ben’s or Pastrami Queen.
Just wanted to say thanks for your reviews. As a former New Yorker many of your calls are 100% correct. Thanks for also turning us on to Nino’s, Carolina’s, Pizza Time, J. Mark’s which we have tried in recent weeks. All of them were excellent.
Next up, we are going to give Sieng Chinese a try.
Thanks again.
Hello again Jeff ~
Now this place I can talk about at length… you see, Bill from Delray Beach used to be Bill from Long Beach, NY. My son now lives in an Orthodox group home only 3 blocks from Woodro’s, and we would take him to dinner there at least once a week.
Not only does Woodro’s have great food – their mushroom burger is to die for! – but the help there was more like family. Great sandwiches, entrees always served with a smile and a kind word.
Seeing this joint mentioned here brought a smile to my face and a lot of really great memories to mind. I have to agree with you that while Woodro’s might not be worth a trip from Delray just for dinner, when in the area it is the deli of choice (although Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach is up there too).
Keep ‘em coming and think about an organized invasion of one of these joints by your readers for a communal lunch one day – a Jeff Eats readers’ get together.
Well I might as well join in here. I use to live in Woodmere before I moved to Delray Beach in 1996. I lived in Woodmere for about 25 years and was a frequent Woodro customer. Let’s put it this way, the Woodro is one of the best kosher delis going. Woodro is owned by Norman who knows everything that there is about the deli business. He pickles his own corned beef and his pastrami and other meats are as good as they get.
You mentioned his chicken salad. That appetizer was one of my favorites, chicken salad with pineapple and nuts. One of my other favorites is the fried kreplach with sauteed onions. Like you say Jeff, don’t tell my cardiologist.
Too bad there is no Woodro down here. Right now I eat at Ben’s which is good and have recently started to eat at the new kid on the block Pastrami Queen, which makes some real good pastrami and great matzoh ball soup.
Don’t get back up north that often, but when I am in the 5 towns I always stop in and grab a bite at the Woodro. Love Norman and the rest of his gang.
A throwback to another era.
jeff, snowbird here. Live 6 months in Boca and 6 months in Woodmere. Nobody beats the Woodro when it comes to Kosher deli. I have been eating there for over 35 years and never had a bad meal. My favorite item is the Hawaian chicken salad.
I have a home in Woodmere and an apartment in Boca. I think I know good deli. I really enjoy Pastrami Queen and Ben’s. All in all, Woodro is still the best in my book.
I grew up in Hewlett in the 50′s to 70′s and lived about 3 blocks from The Woodro. I went there about 2 to 3 times a week. Yes, the best pastrami around. One of my favorites are the Hot Dogs on the grill in the front as you walk into the place. I would stop in for a Dog with mustard and kraut(what else) and leave. What a memory!!!
Oh I forgot If you have not tried it yet you should go. The New York Big Apple Deli in North Miami Beach is very good. The Owner Michael will make sure your satified and the cook Dale is the BEST!!!! His soup de jour are out of this world. Address is 14432 Biscayne Bl. North Miami Beach, Fl. 33181. Try it you’ll like it!!!!