Zinger’s Delicatessen (Boca Raton)
Zinger’s Delicatessen, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433.
Just a heads-up…Zinger’s Delicatessen–a NYC kosher style deli is set-to-open any day in Boca Raton. Zinger’s is owned by Gary Zinger. Gary is the former owner/operator of Pastrami Queen which was located in the same location a few years.
We’ll have to wait and see…if, Gary can “reproduce” the same sensational deli-food that Pastrami Queen served. If you check my “Pastrami Queen” 12-12-08 review, you’ll get a feel for what a terrific joint Gary had.
After Zinger’s opens, I’ll get over there and give you the skinny.
Jeff:
I absolutely loved Pastrami Queen. Its food was outstanding. I understand that family problems lead to its closing. I also understand that the Gary’s wife opened and already closed her Pastrami Princess store in Coral Springs.
Like you I hope that Gary gets Zinger’s really going strong. If he has the same food that he had before, he will have a huge winner. His pastrami, brisket, corned beef were the best going.
PQ was great.
Best pastrami sandwich I ever ate.
Terrific fries.
I couldn’t believe when they closed.
If Gary is calling the shots, I have no doubt the food will be as amazing as ever.
Can’t wait for the opening!!!!
I have mixed feelings about Pastrami Queen/Boca redo. I had some good sandwiches and some that were not as good as others. The Pastrami Princess was trouble from the start. I went there twice and never again. Bad location also.
I knew it would not be long. They had no product to sell. TERRIBLE management without a clue about business and I am sure very undercapitized. Toojays Coral Springs is MANAGED so much better. Not even close.
If Zinger’s has good food it will do very well. I’ve lived in that neighborhood for 20 years. Right now, you gitt Bagel City, good bagels, crap food. You got, Nestor’s, food is fair. You got Einstein, bagels stink, food stinks. You got, Bagel Works, good bagels and good food, but they are closed at night.
I used to love the Pastrami King on Queens Blvd.
I went to PQ once and our sandwiches were a little light and priced too high. I prefer Ben’s for Corned Beef and Pastrami.
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what i do know is that if zinger’s is anything like pq was, you should make a trip to boca and try the pastrami sandwich. delicious.
welcome back gary!!!
food was great.
can’t wait to start eating again.
lunch yesterday.
like an addict i got my fix with a pastrami on rye.
no one makes pastrami like gary.
Like many others really looking forward to this opening.
Heard from someone that Zinger’s is going to do breakfast, lunch and dinner.
PQ was the best around.
Couldn’t understand why it closed.
Happy to see “it” back in action.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E (why PQ closed)
Apparently still a problem
Had dinner the other night at Nino’s which is a couple of doors down from the new Zinger’s. Looked around in the store and it looks like they are almost ready to open. The store is great looking with a real old fashioned deli look to it.
I ate in PQ a couple oof times and enjoyed the food. Never really cared for the decor which was very dull. This new incarnation of PQ is so much sharper looking.
Looking forward to trying Zinger’s.
pq was a terrific deli.
no reason why zinger’s shouldnt be a terrific deli.
looked in the other day, decor much sharper than what pq had.
Hey Gary!!!
Let’s get this opened already.
Been missing that pastrami of yours.
Joe Feldman
When are they opening?
Zinger’s Delicatessen opened for business two days ago. I had dinner there last night and the food was exceptionally good. The pastrami on rye with fries was as good as any New York City deli that I’ve been to. My wife had turkey off the bone and it was also delicious. For dessert we shared a piece of cheesecake and it was as good as the best from Cheesecake Factory or for that matter Junior’s in Brooklyn.
We use to eat there when it was Pastrami Queen. It is now totally remodeled and is really cool looking. A lot of crome on the walls and ceiling and modern signage. The menu is almost identical, but there are a handful of new items.
Based on our first outing, the food is as good if not better.
One last thought, the old PQ only did lunch and dinner. Zinger’s also does breakfast.
If you liked PQ you will love Zinger’s.
Ate there yesterday.
Without doubt, the best pastrami sandwich in Florida. Not sure how they make it, but haven’t had such delicious tasting meat in a very long time.
I am very familar with NY’s Carneige, Stage, 2nd Avenue, Katz delis and Zinger’s pastrami is as good as the sandwiches you get there.
Try Zinger’s.
Ate a Corned Beef and Pastrami combo sandwich…Delicious. Not much of a reviewer, but found this site and wanted to give the place Two thumbs up..
Same Food. Same BAD SERVICE
food and service terrific.
best pastrami,
The food and service were outstanding. I had trouble deciding what to order with such a diverse menu but ordered what i must say was the best pastrami on rye ive ever had. Also GREAT SERVICE..unsure of the validity in Ron’s opinion
Very Disappointed..
Went there for lunch this past Sunday… Tried this wonderful Pastrami on rye and found it tasteless and overpriced. Unlike Ben’s who serves an overstuffed sandwich, a bowl of pickles, with a nice size portion of Cole slaw their servings are minimal. The Pastrami lacked the pickling spices which make tasting great pastrami an experience, they served ½ a slice of pickle and the Cole slaw was just adequate. I tried the Pastrami Princess just before they closed and they offered the same type of pastrami. I vowed I would not return and they closed the next week. I don’t expect a sandwich from Katz’s Deli but I don’t want Boars Head either. Sorry Zinger’s, I will not return.
I understand everyone has their own opinion, but
Since Zingers opened I have been there at least 5 times.
It is beyond good. I travel for business to NYC at least once a month and my first stop was always Katz Deli. I don’t feel the need to do that anymore.
The pastrami at Zingers is absolutely on par with any deli in New York. The brisket is the best I ever had anywhere , Actually, I have not eaten anything there I haven’t loved. The best part is the staff, at most delis the the service can be a little stern at Zingers they are all really nice.
Bottom line is Ben’s is not even in the same league.
tremendous breakfasts.
great deli meats.
anyone who can’t see this, or shall i say taste this, obviously knows nada about what a top shelf deli is all about.
Whoa! Zingers is not bad but they are working on the cheap!! Give your customers their money’s worth!!
A sandwich should be 4 ounces minimum! Buy some portion control SCALES!!
Breakfast is just OK Hire better servers!
Overall please fix it!
Pomperdale is going to fail on new ownership
Zingers can rule.
mikeyville, dont know what zinger’s you were in. i ate there the other day using a buy oone get one free coupon that was in the sun sentinel and the 2 pastrami sandwiches i got were piled high with delicious pastrami on great rye. no skimping and my husband and i left with basically a whole sandwich in a doggy bag.
the food is delicious and the portions enormous.
Judy … loved the Queen, and would like to try the reincarnation. But I’m put off a bit by the mixed reviews. A BOGO coupon would help … do you remember what day you found the coupon?
mikey,next time bring your scale or did you just eat 1/2 your sandwich (4oz)
My family and I are going to Zingers for the holidays tonight, we have heard great things about the food, and i can personally vouch for Gary’s last deli PQ, the sandwiches, pickles, rainbow cookies and dr browns cherry cola were just like the famous NY delis where I grew up. THE BEST! Zingers will be a huge success as well. Looking forward to seeing the new place tonight!
this place sucks. food ok. service very poor
I recently catered food from Zinger’s. Included whole turkey, stuffed cabbage, brisket, potato kugel, chopped liver, pastrami, corned beef. By far and away the best deli food in Florida.
Take it from this born and bred Brooklyn gal, Zinger’s has them all beat down here.
I’ve eaten in what many consider the best, Stage, 2nd Avenue and others and Zinger’s is as good if not better that those NYC famous haunts.
Went for breakfast which is served ’til 3 PM.
Both of us had salami and cheese omelettes and coffee.
Great tasting meal, but priced very high.
Karen, you are either a competitor or crazy. The food rocks. Prices are average. Remember this is authentic kosher food, if you want cheap sh*t go to arbys. We went there with 20 people for rosh hashana and for 19.95 a person had a complete meal. Cheaper than a 4 course at cdonalds these days! Gary runs a great business. Don’t bash it.
Marshall,
Zinger’s is the best deli in S. Florida.
I’ve been to most of the “joints’ and Zinger’s food is so much better that it isn’t even funny.
Happy New Year.
Don Kramer
Good going marshall. I agree. Zingers deli is the best in boca!
i HAVE EATEN AT THIS NEIHBORHOOD DELI ON 2 OCCASIONS. THE CORNED BEEF, PASTRAMI AND TtURKEY BREAST WERE “TO DIE FOR” AS THEY SAY IN NEW YORK. ALSO THE BEST CHICKEN sOUP i HAVE EVER TASTED. BREADS WERE VERY GOOD. STAFF IS FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE AND PRICES ARE GOOD VALUE CONSIDERING SIZE OF PORTIONS.
RECOMMEND THIS PLACE HIGHLY.
how do I sign up for the loyalty card program?
cathy gazio:
Just had a chance to read your comments.
I checked with Zinger’s owner Gary Zinger…all you got to do is fill out a simple form at the store and you will be enrolled in the Loyalty Program.
The way the program works…you receive $10 in store credit for every $100 spent.
I understand that the program which is only a month old–has over 900 registered useers.
Thanks for reading…
had a pastrami with chopped liver on rye and ff for dinner. delicious.
Great Food at Zingers, eaten there 4 times and always had something different and always really good, this place is not to be missed,
My husband has had gastric bypass & can literally only eat certain foods/portions. He asked to have a small amount of chicken salad as his meal. The waitress argued they are not allowed to do that as deli items can’t be in the dining area (odd rule). She offered the platter or sandwich which he can’t eat half of the items, let alone the amount of food. He explained it’s a huge waste of food.
The manager then came over & proceeded to argue with my husband that it’s against their policy to have any deli items in the dining room. My husband advised him of his issue & he refused to accommodate at all. So my husband left. We had a full table & he felt it was worth losing customers over this. We even offered to pay separately at the deli counter then have him rejoin the table. The manager said he’d be asked to leave.
We have always liked this place before but, now will never return.
I’m going to be sure to let everyone I know in Boca to NOT come here.
Jeff,
My wife, I and our two teenage children just moved to Boca from Woodmere.
Trust us, we know good deli. Very familiar with Ben’s, The Woodro and tons of others.
Last night we ate at Zinger’s Deli in Boca and we all agreed that the food we had could be matched against the best deli that we have ever eaten.