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    Hen’s Deli

    4.7 (44 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Char D.

    Hen's Deli was delicious!!! It's a small hole in the wall with fresh bagels served Tuesday - Saturday. They only have about 2 tables, so it's definitely a grab and go type of place. The service was quick and the bagels were still warm. I got the bagel breakfast sandwich with sausage. The sausage was packed with flavor and the patty was so thin - it was perfect. My friend got the pickle bagel, which was nice and not too over powering. Can't wait to go back and try one of their subs.

    Celeste L.

    Cute bagel deli place to grab your breakfast or lunch! Breakfast all day and lunch starts at 10:30. The staff was very friendly and helpful, even the owner recommended a sandwich they can make right away. I tried The Hadassah sandwich with a bag of funky fusion chips and a Topo Chico beverage. Hen's Deli wins in my sustainable / environmentally friendly list! They have sustainable packaging and bamboo utensils! This is rare for businesses and a great example for others to follow!

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    Jeff M.

    I went outside of my comfort zone when I picked the curry bagel (check it off the list, not for me, haha... but that was my choice, my risk). I've had other breakfast bagel sandwiches there before and very much so enjoyed them. I just wish they had a bigger dining space - if you go during the lunch hour/when they're busy (outside of the warm weather months), seating is very limited. They make the most of their space though. Great for grab n go.

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    Jade W.

    I cannot say enough about Hen's Deli. I love that they have tortas, and bagels (two of my favorite things). I love that it's a small hole-in-the-wall local Milwaukee business. I can come here and sit and read on my own while I enjoy my food, or come catch up with friends on the little sidewalk patio. Staff is always super friendly and helpful, and I literally dream of these tortas and their homemade salsas.

    Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on a garlic bagel
    Greg B.

    Normally I'm at work during the week by the time Hen's Deli opens at 8am, so I had't had the chance to try them yet. On this day, though, I was working the later shift, which gave me enough time to stop at Hen's Deli before work. I ordered the breakfast sandwich (two eggs, American cheese, and choice of bacon or sausage) on a garlic bagel with bacon for the meat. I'm not super adventurous when it comes to bagels, so I was torn between pretty basic ones like plain, salted, and garlic. The person working the register said she would go with garlic, so I took her advice. The bagel was good by itself and fresh in quality with plenty of garlic flavor, but maybe a little too much for the breakfast sandwich. I thought the garlic overpowered the bacon, egg, and cheese and I had to brush a portion of the garlic off to be able to taste the rest of it. If I come back, I'd go with salted or plain instead.

    Meatball sub!
    Rick R.

    One year later, and after several more visits, I'm upgrading my rating. My sandwiches have been consistently delicious, and the service has been consistently excellent! On my two most recent visits: (yesterday), I ordered their Torta of the Day, which was made with spare rib meat seasoned with Brazilian spices, avocado, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa verde, and mayo, and (today) their meatball sub, which I'm told is typically offered on Thursdays and sometimes Fridays if there are meatballs leftover. Luckily I was able to get the Meatball Sub today! I had mine topped (actually was on the roll under the meatballs, which worked great!) and banana peppers because I'm not a hot giardiniera guy. The Brazilian Spare Rib meat had great flavor and tender texture. All of the toppings worked well together, but I think the brilliant addition of salsa verde really brought it all home. LOVED it! My photos didn't do it justice. The meatballs in my sub today were firm the way I like them, so either all beef, or possibly a little pork mixed in. I find that more pork in the mixture results in softer (mushier) texture, which I don't care for, so these made me happy. The marinara sauce was a nice balance of sweet and spicy, but really tasty, and the banana peppers added a little crunch and sweetness, so I'll have to remember that for next time. This place is great and has become a new favorite of mine. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8am to 3pm (opens 9am on Saturdays) and closed Sunday and Monday. Now it's your turn.

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    Mike R.

    Found this little hidden gem when we wanted a quick sandwich on our way to the airport. The pastrami sandwich was the best I've had! The staff was super nice and I'm excited to return and try their home made bagels soon.

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    Ronni J.

    Great quick friendly service. The inside is one of the cutest places I've seen in a LONG time! The Italian sub (add pickled onion lettuce mayo and Italian dressing) is one of THE BEST hands down I've had, ever. The bread -- chefs kiss. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back! Keep being amazing, Hen's Deli.

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    Samantha R.

    Now with more seating! I really like this place. The people are really nice and they do a small menu well with some special touches. Like radishes and mint in the sprout salad on the Hadassah. That's a smoked salmon spread bagel that comes either as a sandwich or open faced for a couple bucks more. You get a little bit more food if you order open faced, but I was thinking more about being able to take a bite without losing a tomato slice. There were marinated cucumbers too which also like to fly off sandwiches. They are quite delicious. In addition to the table they now have a couple more seats by the wall and outdoor tables. They still do a brisk takeout business. And it would be a nice spot to grab a sandwich on a lunch break.

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    Andy K.

    Ratios My only complaint before was bread to filling. Seems this has been resolved. I've since had tortas stuffed with goodness and Club's-a-plenty.

    Lori L.

    It's a small menu which is good with me because that means you can focus on good food vs. trying to make everything. I tried it three times before I wrote a review. The service issues that people talked about early on must have been resolved because the owner gave incredible service. I asked for butter on my bagel and they didn't offer it but she gave me some of her own personal Kerry gold butter. I tried the torta and then two bagels. The torta was good but wasn't anything special but still worth a try. They change out to a different torta every day. I tried the sesame bagel and then the curry one. The curry bagel is not very "curry" and I don't recommend getting it plain with butter. I feel that this bagel deserves some toppings to really enjoy the flavor. Yes, it's close to work and I will be back. Service was quick but my only issue is that a place that prides the business on bagels doesn't open until 9am. I would like to pick up a bagel before I get to work.

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    Great place. Stopped in for some bagels. They were awesome. Highly recommended for bagels or a sandwiches

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    Amazing tortas! Great staff. Call ahead to pick up for lunch especially around noon or 1.

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