Schmaltzy's Delicatessen - Seattle

I have to admit I was a bit confused by the open face tuna melt. Everything in it seemed abnormally large: very thick bread, very thick layer of tuna salad, very thick tomato slices, cheese that clung onto thick avocado pieces. This makes it difficult to eat more than one or two ingredients at a time in one bite, thus turning the sandwich into a struggle to balance the various components. I guess maybe it makes sense that the bread is extra thick because it's supposed to compensate for two slices? But even then the middle filling was excessive. I think I ordered the wrong thing and should try something else next time... I'll update my review when I do that, since this place seems like it has potential based on other reviews.

Had been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the opportunity. This place definitely lives up to the hype! I had the Jewbano (the name cracks me up) and it was delicious! The huge chunk of Cuban style pork shoulder was incredible, so much flavor. I wish I would have taken some of the bologna home with me, such a nice addition to the sandwich! I will say that you need to be prepared to finish this sandwich with a fork. The potato latkes that they use for the buns do fall apart by the end, totally worth it though. Such a delicious sandwich. I couldn't quite finish the cucumber salad that came with it but that was also very flavorful. Nice amount of spice to it. Highly recommend this place!

Super delicious and very filling. Perfectly cooked and everything feels very fresh and high quality. Definitely greasy and unhealthy, but it’s so good.

Yo...Like honestly...yooooo! The OG was straight up ridiculous. In the best ways possible. It's high-brow but at the same time the best kind of mess [I knew I wanted]. I will be back to try the others. And, get the rugulah.

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? I can also say that a place like schmaltzy’s is an absolute gift to an east coast transplant. If you’re unfamiliar with bagels, lox, challah or Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda, step right up. I feel transported to the UES of Manhattan. It’s a little piece of my childhood in a bunch of bites, dishes and delicacies in one here. The staff behind the counter are friendly and helpful too. Do yourself a favor after you order a bagel with cream cheese…get a dozen to go.