$17.50 Mama's Pastrami (Jr. size): absolutely worth the price of entry. If I wasn't full, I'd buy another. Contender for Best Pastrami? read more

Krispy Joe's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

Finally found a good pastrami sandwich to satisfy the craving. Krispy Joes is a small coffee shop in Emeryville on San Pablo Ave. that also has some delish pastrami sandwiches. You might want a cup of joe afterwards, so you don't fall into a food coma. Loved the OG sandwiche w/ pastrami, melted Swiss, coleslaw and thousand island dressing. All of their sandwiches come Jr. size and I feel like I made the right call of upgrading to the Regular (4oz.) for more meat. Going to 4oz. I feel like was the standard size of what you'd expect in a pastrami sandwich: Would definetly recommend calling ahead or preserv online. I was a walk in and waited about 15-20 minutes. But I must say, they were busy pumping out online orders. There is limited seating in the coffee shop and not really a dine-in for a group larger than 3. Would definetly recommend if you're having one of those good ole pastrami cravings. read more

Krispy Joe's - The OG Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

I was craving a New York-style pastrami sandwich, and someone recommended this spot in Emeryville. Since they close early in the afternoon, I made it a point to stop by around 10 a.m. to check it out. I was also excited to learn that they make their pastrami in-house and that the restaurant is located near one of my old neighborhoods. The place has a welcoming, local feel with what appeared to be a loyal group of regular customers stopping in for breakfast, coffee, and sandwiches. The owner was friendly and took the time to answer questions. When I asked which pastrami sandwich they recommended, they suggested the OG Pastrami Sandwich. They offer several portion sizes, starting with the Junior at $14, the Classic at $20, and larger Husky and Extra Husky options that go into the $30 range. Wanting the full experience, I upgraded from the Junior to the Classic. Unfortunately, the sandwich was just okay. For the price difference, I expected a noticeably larger sandwich, but the Classic didn't seem particularly big. The cabbage slaw made the look sandwich full. In fact, it left me wondering what the Junior size looks like. The pastrami itself was sliced very thin, similar to what you'd find at a chain sandwich shop like Togo's, rather than the thicker-cut deli-style pastrami I was hoping for. That said, I appreciate what they're doing as a small local business, and that's one of the reasons I made the effort to come out and try it. The atmosphere was comfortable, the owner was welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Overall, the sandwich didn't quite satisfy my craving for a true New York-style pastrami experience, but the friendly service and neighborhood vibe left a positive impression. If I'm in the area again, I'd consider stopping by for another visit and trying something else on the menu. read more

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I shared with my spouse the The O.G. and Pyro's Reuben. The pastrami meat was salty but very tasty. I did find the cured meat a bit greasy though. Of the two, I enjoyed the O. G. The tangy slaw was delicious. It reminded me of the tangy slaw that I make. The parsley in the slaw also was an unexpected surprise that added to the slaws taste. I appreciated that the toasted rye bread stayed crisp when eating the sandwich. read more

Krispy Joe's - The O.G. and the Pyro's Reuben - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

Want a free sandwich? Complete this puzzle and it's all yours! The pastrami sandwich here is sooooo good I actually ordered two of them. This is the first place in the world that had me eating rye. I hate rye bread, and was worried because there are no substitutions, but the sandwiches here were so good and the bread didn't taste like the traditional prison food hard rye bread. You changed me Krispy Joe's, and had me eating stuff I never would have. Also, drinking stuff I never would have. I bought their chai and lemonade, both were 5 stars, and they offered me their pickle juice electrolyte drink to try. I was skeptical at first, but again they made me a believer. I hate pickle juice and pickle flavored anything in general. Yet, they converted me once again when they offered me a sample of their pickle-aid. It tasted like a mild tasting plain Gatorade. If I were still training for a marathon, I would totally buy this! Back to their amazing sandwiches. They are made with such care, dusting every sandwich that's made to order with their secret spices while toasting the meat and bread. The slaw was fresh and herbaceous. Again, made with care and craftsmanship. I am rooting for this business to expand and take over Ike's Sandwiches. I believe in you Krispy Joe's, you have my vote! read more

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The pastrami sandwiches were good. I ordered the Pyro's Rueben and the O.G. I preferred the O.G. as it had more goodness stuffed into it. My only thing was that I wished the sandwich wasn't as greasy as it was. It seems all the fat came out into the bread and wasn't retained in the meat to keep it moist. I've had other pastrami sandwiches where the meat was very moist and you can taste the fatty goodness. I think it's because I saw them pull the pastrami right out of the oven and make my sandwiches then and there, not letting the meat rest. Not sure if they have prepared meat set aside already and ready to go, but the wait was about 10 minutes between ordering and receiving my order. I'm all for made to order meals but you sacrifice wait time and dry meat, in this case. read more

Are you kidding me a pastrami breakfast Sammie? My wife said this is the best pastrami she has ever had better than Katz Deli in NYC. The bread was super krispy, the eggs super fluffy and the thick cut pastrami was incredibly moist tender and flavorful. Cash the owner is friendly and outgoing like all business owners should be. You can tell by watching his interactions with the customers that he cares about the community. We also ordered a blackberry coffee which was probably the strongest coffee I have ever tasted. We also got the Rueben and OG for later. If you love pastrami this is a MUST go. read more

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Amazinggggg breakfast sandwich that's not too salty and hits the spot. I've never had a pastrami egg cheese sandwich before and it was so good. Also the staff here are so kind and friendly!! The vibe is fun with a pirate theme going on, and very locals spot atmosphere read more

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Place was packed when I got there for lunch on Monday but the line moved fast. We were able to sit and got our food quickly. Easily one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had in years. Told the staff how good my sandwich was and they really seemed like they appreciated hearing it. They keep the menu pretty simple. Small tables outside and inside. Street parking. read more

You see the reviews and wonder could this hole in the wall shop really have the best pastrami sandwiches in the bay? The answer is yes! I've had them on my list for a while and was glad I had the chance to stop by. The only thing left to do is try their other sandwiches. read more

Krispy Joe's - OG pastrami - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

I had the OG pastrami sandwich and it honestly might be the best pastrami in the Bay Area. Tender, flavorful, perfectly stacked, and everything just worked together. The inside was clean and nicely set up, with a cool casual vibe. Seating is a little limited both indoors and outdoors. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're a pastrami fan. read more

I went for The Mama sandwich and you know first bite why they named it. The care they took warming the meat and assembling this juicy , thick sandwich, was exactly what someone who loves you would put forth in making you something to nourish your soul. I also had the tastiest Chai, which should have also had a photo.... Next time. read more

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We discovered Krispy Joe's after searching for a coffee spot in the area. We were curious about the hype re their sandwiches - and we are shocked we had not heard of this place before. This is exactly what you want from a pastrami sandwich spot. The meat was great, and each bite of the sandwich was very balanced. read more

The best pastrami sandwich in the bay! Thick pieces of pastrami and a nice slaw (honestly splitting one sandwich was perfect for me). It took a minute to get our sandwich, but they added a bit more pastrami for me for the wait - which I did not mind at all! There's a few seats inside and outside to enjoy your sandwich. read more

Krispy Joe's - The OG - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

Krispy Joe's opened recently where Delirama once was, next to Wolfhound bar. Limited hours. Sparse seating inside and out. Offerings: pour overs, mystic brews. Strong brew toddy's, morning rations, crispy toasts, vegan sandwich. As offerings overwhelmed me, a friendly, efficient barista greeted me, helped me place order on tablet based on what preferences I had for a covfefe: light whole milk, light flavorings, hot brew, chai. Ordered, pd, covfefe came out 7ish minutes later. Sips: Siren's Song (7.50) 16 oz. -didn't go with my traditional black brew. Not disappointed with a mixed artisan brew. -strong house brew , faintly mixed with light milk, house made chai. Bold covfefe with mellow traces of chai, milk, house made vanilla syrup. Deliz. 5ish stars. Worthy! Quality: great artisan house made ingredients. Quantity: great value read more

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I've never been a fan of sandwiches, let alone ever eaten pastrami sandwiches (because it never looked appealing to me personally). My Oakland native friend wanted to catch up and suggested getting sandwiches. He sent over Krispy Joe's and mentioned they had a spot in Jack London during Covid and it was bomb. This new spot in Emeryville just opened last month and I saw that the East Bay News featured the chef as the "pastrami king". So I said, why not and I shouldn't knock it until I try it. Parking was relatively easy, street parking at around 10AM. When we got there, the owner was super welcoming to us. We ordered via Kiosk, which had their hot pastrami sandwiches (their physical menu will be updated later). We got the The OG ($18) and Pyro Reuben ($18). I personally prefer The OG because it felt lighter but still extremely flavorful. The Pyro Reuben was super good too but it was pretty heavy (so if you prefer that, then definitely should get the Pyro Reuben). There are some seats inside and outside, where you can munch on, but it's more a quick bite and then head out kind of vibe. Overall, popped my pastrami sandwich cherry here and I am SO glad I did cause this opened a whole new world of sandwiches for me to try now. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area! read more

Krispy Joe's - @ifoodiejenn | The OG - hot pastrami sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

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The best pastrami I've ever had in my life. I'm so glad this spot is in my neighborhood.

Def ranks as a new favorite shop. Unsuspecting spot that makes absolutely banging sandwiches at an affordable price. The staff are all kind and they have a number of speciality coffee drinks in addition to the pastrami. Sandwiches come in multiple size options too. read more

Krispy Joe's - Mamas on the left. OG on the right. Both were great but the OG was our favorite. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

Ugh. This review is killing me. The proprietors of Krispy Joes formerly operated Delirama so they know their meats. The sandwiches are (chef's kiss) amazing. Get the pastrami. It's killer. At the same time, the base sandwich price is $18 and the sandwich is on the smaller side. Enough for a regular meal but there's no leftovers and if you're hungry you might still be hungry. You're paying for stellar quality and taste. Still seems high. I had an iced chai. The problem with chai is that it's like beer. Everyone has different tastes and every family makes it diffferent. My dad makes an Indonesian inflected chai that has a lot of allspice and ginger in addition to cardamom. The chai at KJ's seemed more cardamom and wasn't super sweet. So it wasn't how I like my chai but it's hard to criticize chai. Overall, I'm torn. $25-ish for a sammich and chai seems like a lot but maybe I'm just out of touch with inflation? Maybe. I wanted to dock them a point for value but I think I'll keep it at 5 stars but if you've read this far you know that I have reservations. read more

Krispy Joe's - Reuben - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

This place is fantastic. I almost don't want to leave a review because I don't want them to sell out any earlier than they already do, but that would be doing the restaurant a huge disservice. It's a cafe style space that serves pastrami sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, plus coffee. We came midday and already had our coffee, so mostly tried the breakfast sandwich and a half size of the OG. Pros: 1. Very fun vibes, I love the pirate theme and the puzzle up front, which we played with while we waited. 2. The sandwiches are excellent. The breakfast sandwich was gooey, eggy and went well with the pastrami. 3. The folks working there (I'm guessing family run?) are super friendly. Cons: 1. Because its cafe vibes, the space inside is small, so not a ton of space to eat. 2. When I went, they were only selling the half size pastrami sandwiches, I'm guessing because they were running low. While the sandwich itself was full sized, the pastrami inside wasn't enough :( Next time we'll have to get in a little earlier to get the full experience. Will have to come back for the full size sandwich and to try out their coffee. read more

We got two different pastrami sandwiches and they were so salty that we could not finish either of them. The spot is really cool and we like the idea, but couldn't handle all that sodium. read more

What an amazing experience. This is one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had ever and I've eaten a lot of them. We got the regular pastrami with mustard and also the OG. The owner was super nice and told us a little bit about his crazy experience with getting the business up and running, Oakland permits oh my. The sandwiches were on the expensive side at $20 a pop, but totally worth it and I would absolutely recommend. Also, they made very good, hot chocolate and an excellent strong cup of coffee. They made all their ingredients in house. They were so good. Small interior with a few chairs plus some on the outside as well. Please support this business. read more

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Walked by and came in. I got an ice latte and a cheese egg sandwich. I loved the taste of the latte, so refreshing in the morning. The owner here is also quick and right to the point. The place is cute, very Oakland and nostalgic read more

We came on a super busy day, staff did the best that they can... Sandos were delish. Pastrami was very legit. Don't forget to get a $3 pickle, worth it. Grab a large coffee because the small is tiny...I drank it so fast, didn't get a picture. read more

Krispy Joe's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Yeah it's bomb. Rum iced coffee and classic OG hella good. I'd definitely come back. Service was excellent too. read more

Krispy Joe's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

Had the OG pastrami and it was good as they come. Also had the Portside coffee. If you like strong coffee, get this. Service was quick and they had a couple of tables to eat there if you want. Check it out!!! read more

Fantastic pastrami, diligent and nice service. The puzzle while you're waiting is fun. The source of their bagel is fantastic and well worth an upgrade on the breakfast sandwich. Only downside is the eggs are meh, they didn't have a good kick and were a bit too soft for my taste. If you like your eggs lightly scrambled you're gonna enjoy but if not meh. read more

Let me start by saying I support mostly small businesses, when I saw a post about this place I couldn't stop thinking about it. I stopped by for lunch. I ordered the "THE MAMÁ" when I tell you that was the best PASTRAMI i've ever had in my whole entire life! The service was great. Thanks! read more

Krispy Joe's - The MAMA! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

A damn fine pastrami sandwhich. Even though it was just me and one employee in there I shamelessly tore that thing apart. It was my first time there and the OG is now my Og as well. Keep it up guys, you have a great reputation! read more

Fantastic local sandwich shop serving made to order hot pastrami sammi! Delicious! Will definitely come back for more. read more

Krispy Joe's - OG - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

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No frills cafe with ample seating, strong coffee, and killer pastrami. I was not familiar with Delirama prior to the opening of this cafe, but the pastrami served here definitely lives up to its reputation. No baristas here, as the coffee is all slow brewed concoctions that are strong and tasty. I got their version of a dirty chai, which was awesome and had me buzzing all afternoon. So happy to have this open around the corner from me because it's exactly the type of place I'd love to be a regular at. read more

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Although parking is a little challenging for us because it is located on a busy street, the service is excellent. The person at the front was welcoming and helped me pick out the sandwiches, drinks that I wanted to try. Cash was helping that he even had me try their matcha drink! Everything that Cash helped me pick out was above excellent! Seriously, you can't go wrong with anything you ordered. I ordered 2 of the OGs and the Mama sandwich. read more

The pour over coffees are tasty and strong and the pastrami sandwiches are exceptional. Great addition to the neighborhood and based on the response from the locals this is filling a gap. I can't wait to go back and try more. I need a pastrami burrito in my life. The decor could use a little freshening up, but don't let that deter you. It's a hole in the wall in the best way possible. read more

Krispy Joe's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Emeryville, California

I don't even like pastrami or cole slaw and I like their sandwiches which feature both. Coffee is decent too, but their sandwiches are definitely the show stopper. The pirate theme is also fun. My only gripe is that they have a single speaker playing music loud right by the cash register. Made it hard to hear what the cashier was saying. read more

The pastrami sandwich was incredibly smoky and tasted great with a cup of hot coffee. I always look forward to eating at this unique spot.

Food is very good. Not much space to eat if it is cold day. The vet bed of staff are positive. Easy parking on street.

This was an amazing sandwich bread toasted to perfection delicious and tasty. I wish it have more meat trust it was enough I'm just GREEDY HAHA!!Now the ice coffee needed some more flavor I asked for HEAVY SWEET but didn't get that. But no worries I will return soooooo over all 9/10 read more

I loved this place!!! I had a Reuben for breakfast and it was craveable. I'm old. I lived in Baltimore for years. Corn Beef Row in Baltimore is my yardstick for pastrami. This place is as good or better. Such care was taken with each sandwich, my family also had a breakfast sandwich and plain pastrami. I have to comment on the Arnold Palmer I drank. Simple but very complex tasting because of the black tea. Daughter and husband had lattes? I really didn't notice because all I could do was eat. Thanks to the owner for reviving my tastebuds as only pastrami can do! read more

I've been on a pastrami kick and this is one of best ruben sandwich's I have found. Excellent

I ordered Dad's Mustard and the Dead Reckoning Coffee -- and overall, this was a solid and flavorful experience. The pastrami earns the full four stars: lean, cured just right, and packed with classic flavor. I'm used to the fattier style of NYC delis like Katz's, Carnegie, and 2nd Avenue, but this version holds its own; all the flavor, without the grease. The rye bread here isn't the hard, crusty Jewish or European-style rye you'd find back East; it's softer, with great flavor. The only issue is that the soft rye combined with moist meat can make the sandwich a little soggy. Suggestion for take-out orders: The paper wrap seems to trap the moisture from the meat, which makes the bread wet by the time you open it. I recommend switching to full foil wrap (not paper-lined foil) or another moisture-barrier material to keep that rye intact. It's a small change that would make a big difference. I did remove one star because my Dead Reckoning Coffee had spoiled milk. My NYC taste buds picked it up right away -- a real shame, since the coffee and chocolate blend was otherwise excellent. A quick milk check (taste, not just smell) before service would've easily prevented that. All in all, great pastrami and thoughtful flavor; just a couple of small tweaks away from perfection read more