Hidden gem in Worcester! Had one of the best corned beef sandwiches of my life here, admiring the synagogue and ornate stained glass window. They have seedless rye, and although I'm not personally a pickle gal, these were the real deal accompanying each sandwich. If you're a fan of Dr. Brown's you can also purchase several flavors here. Fast, friendly service - heavy on the menschlekeit in all the best of ways. I'll be back-you should too! read more

This was my second time visiting Chanis Deli, this time I brought someone that loves Rueben's and I thought it would be fun experience. First of all when we went to the counter to order the only person there was on a telephone call and it was a bit of an awkward wait, but we ordered. My guest wasn't impressed by the Rueben and I got the pastrami and it was ridiculously fatty...like big hunks of fat I pulled out. The experience of going to a temple to eat lunch is kinda fun and the children that were there (camp or school?) were adorable to listen to and watch. read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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"From the houses of the holy, we can watch the white doves go" (Led Zeppelin) Ever set foot into a "House of the Holy" that sells corned beef sandwiches, chopped liver, and matzah ball soup? Amazingly, this kind of place does exist on Newton Avenue in Worcester. So, let me welcome you to Chan's Kosher Deli. Enter through the back door of the synagogue and you'll be in the sanctuary, but one of the firs things you'll see is an ordering counter with prepared foods in the showcase. We were greeted by a bearded jolly Rabbi who reminded me of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof. He warmly welcomed us, went through the menu and took our order. And what a menu they have! Deli meat and salmon by the pound, your classic Kosher deli sandwiches, like pastrami, corned beef, salami, brisket, chopped liver, plus chicken, knishes, latkes, and of course matzah ball soup. We split a corned beef sandwich ($17.95), and I ordered a cup of the soup ($6). The sandwich was loaded with corned, piled high on fresh rye bread and served with a pickle, a side of cole slaw and little containers of mustard, Russian dressing, and garlic mayo. The sandwich was great, the meat was tender and juicy and full of flavor, the bread was very good, and the portion size justified the price. We split it between us, and it was plenty for a lunch. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with the soup which I felt was bland, flavorless and very fatty. But the matzah ball itself was awesome! Big and delicious. Overall, we really loved our visit to this unique restaurant that uses their revenue to support their summer camp program for local children. read more

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Great sandwich and the kindest people working there. Credit machine was down and they said I can pay next time. Who does that nowadays

I am always on the lookout for a great pastrami sandwich. Now that I found Chani's my search is complete. Don't be shy because these people are the most welcoming to be found. Also, so grateful for your visit. Beside great food this is a unique experience. Amazing! Get there now! read more

Just when I had given up hope of finding a great Jewish deli, we were recommended to come here. Service is great but can get a little backed up due to the volume Ambiance, not much to talk about but the place is clean and the people are pleasant. But, those sandwiches. Enough for two meals and done right. Piled high. But it's not just a lot. It's a lot and good. Some folks make up for slop with big servings. These folks make great stuff and give you a bunch. Ubermensches. read more

Best corned beef sandwich I've had in years. Very flavorful and tender. The rye bread was delicious . Coleslaw was fresh and tasty, not soggy. The pickle was a bit bland for my taste but is a typical Jewish deli pickle. read more

Worcester's only kosher restaurant deli inside a Jewish synagogue and day care center. It's the real deal pastrami I would say epic

They were in the middle of renovation but were able to make a to go order. The pastrami was great!!!!! It was the perfect amount of moist pastrami and light rye. This is an amazing lunch spot!!!!! read more

Delicious kosher deli food! Not a ton of options, but authentic and easily found in the shul. Fast service and a pretty comfortable environment depending on the day. read more

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Great food , interesting location inside the temple. Delicious sandwiches and fries., we'll be back to try the schnitzel! read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Pastrami sandwich and corned beef - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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If I could 4.5-4.9 stars I would. Best pastrami on rye I have had in two years. Meat was appropriately fatty--perfect. With a semi-sour pickle and a Dr. Brown Cel-Ray soda, this was a perfect lunch. The Rabbi who took our order was informative and a bit of a comedian. The deli is in the Synagogue, so the ambiance was a bit different than any other place I have been. Check it out. read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Perfectly fatty pastrami sammich. - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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It is a bit strange to walk into a church sanctuary to go to a deli, but that is exactly what this is. The service is friendly but (in my experience) confused and slow. I think the worker in the kitchen was new, and I don't think she spoke English and the orders were getting confused. The price was high for the amount of food I got. But, it was very tasty! They have tables and chairs set up, napkin dispensers on the tables. It was a fun find. Doubtful I will go here again. read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Sanctuary with Deli on the right. Kitchen behind the door in the corner. - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Very friendly service. Competent deli albeit limited menu. Personally I prefer a thicker cut pastrami but I would go back when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

This is single handedly the best pastrami sandwich Ive ever had. This beats any kosher deli sandwich, from Miami, New York, All the way up to Montreal. read more

Great service great taste and portion are great too I have been a few times and always a great experience

What a disappointing, strange place to have a deli, however, some of the best restaurants are in a church or synagogue. The food was definitely not worth the trip. I ordered the pastrami and it was mostly all fat. I understand pastrami is a fatty meat, however, some meat would have been appreciated. The matzo ball soup was a bust as it had no flavor at all. I was hoping for a great experience since it received good reviews, however, the reviews must have been from family or friends. read more

There's a reason this place only has 4 and 5 star reviews. The food is THAT good. The Challah Schnitzel is hands down in the top 5 sandwiches I've ever eaten. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!!! read more

Wow this was a pleasant surprise. Unbelievable kosher food at a fair price. It's not a restaurant so don't get confused lol. It's located inside a Chabad house, but there's still place to sit down and eat. I had the Challa Schnitzel and it was AMAZING. Highly recommend if you're in the Worcester/boston area. read more

Hands down the best hot pastrami sandwich in a lifetime. Israeli salad refreshing, half-sour pickle crisp, latkes hot and fresh, matzoh ball soup healing-- all served with love and a big dose of personality in a Chabad House. An unexpected Worcester miracle-- absolute perfection read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Hot pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I ordered a Corned Beef and a Pastrami sandwich to go. I have to say that they were amazing. I can't believe this has been here all along, and I was unaware. The owner was very personable and I will be going back for sure. read more

Best pastrami sandwich I've had since my last visit to Katz. I put in on par with Katz, but I give the edge to Katz only because of guys cutting it up in front of you. But taste wise, Katz has nothing on Chani's read more

It's the best!!!!!!! A pastrami sandwich to die for!!! It's actually in a Jewish temple. People come from everywhere for this food. It's won a lot of awards read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - Two Pastrami sandwiches with coke slaw and a pickle - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Wowza. Best lunch I've had in a long time. Generous pastrami & corned beef on fresh rye, piled high in the cutest box lunch container with sauces slaw & pickle. Cry me a liver was also divine. Don't let the exterior intimidate you. Worth it! Also hummus was fantastic. read more

The place being empty at lunch time should have been my first clue. My corn beef sandwich was ice cold. The sandwich looked big until you realized half of the bread had no meat. My partner had the matzo ball soup which had zero flavor and not worth the cost. Her pastrami sandwich was almost all fat. One and done for sure. read more

Food was amazing. Service was prompt. Worth the drive from anywhere! Highly recommend. read more

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Everything I've ever tasted from here was absolutely incredible. The portion sizes were great, the sauces and flavors were out of this world, everything is kosher and there are plenty of options to choose from. I highly recommend ordering from here, I know I will be going back! read more

Chani’s Kosher Deli - a bouquet of daffodils and a bag of cookies - Delis Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Amazingly delicious and an awesome pivot for this Chabad house. Sandwiches were huge and Dr Browns Cream soda!!!

Chani's is located in the synagogue in a residential neighborhood. You are in the right place! We had the pastrami sandwich the description said something about it being the good fatty pastrami. They did not lie. The pastrami was delicious! Perhaps the best I've had. We also had salads and kougle everything was delicious but the pastrami was the stand out. We will be back very soon since they were out of chicken liver. read more

Delicious pastrami on Rye and half-sour pickle. The chicken soup was just what I needed.

The food is great. The service is great. Tons of off street parking. I really enjoyed the Newton Square sandwich. The chicken tenders are fantastic. read more

Worcester so needed this culinary delight ! . My two old haunts closed and I haven't had a real Pastrami sandwich in a long time . Ate here today and I was in Heaven ! . Beautiful Kosher Pastrami piled high on light rye with mustard ( no cheese folks it's a Kosher deli) Served with a half sour pickle and cole slaw . It's a party in a box for your taste buds . Can't wait to go back and try the soup I am so glad they opened to the public . I highly recommend . read more

I like nothing more than a great pastrami sandwich on rye with deli mustard. I had great expectations after seeing a picture on line. You know when you take that first bite what your experience will be. Well, I was pleasantly surprised how tasteful this sandwich was. The sandwich deserved 5 stars. I live 60 miles from Worcester yet I'm already thinking about returning here with some of my friends. read more

Excellent food and service. I had the "The Newton Ave" sandwich and really loved it. It was a very thickly packed sandwich and very moist and I ate the whole thing without even drinking water. So, it was very enjoyable and not dry like many other places serve it. Caramelized onions and sauce made it delicious. I will be dreaming about it until one day soon when I go back for more. On the side I had the Potato Kugel and that was great too, I almost thought it was Shabbos again. For dessert I had the Chocolate Chip cookie, and it was simple, yet a perfect ending to the lunch. I can't wait to try more things. read more