Palm Avenue Deli Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Palm Avenue Deli, where tradition meets modern culinary artistry! Nestled in the heart of Sarasota, this charming deli offers a menu brimming with family recipes and innovative dishes. Whether you’re savoring the Braised Brisket served with creamy mashed potatoes or indulging in the crispy Chicken Kiev, each entrée promises a delightful experience. Don’t miss the Chilled Beet Gazpacho, a refreshing start that combines vibrant flavors with a hint of horseradish.
For dessert, indulge in the luscious NY Style Cheesecake or the unique Rugelach, which harmoniously blends chocolate and raspberry rhubarb flavors. The atmosphere is inviting, with a retro vibe that complements its lively spirit. Customers rave about the attentive service and the engaging ambiance, making Palm Avenue Deli not just a meal, but a memorable outing. Discover why this deli has captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors alike!
Sandwiches
BLT
toasted sourdough, crispy bacon, lightly dressed baby romaine, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh herbs, duke's mayo
CORNED BEEF
served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
dill pickle buttermilk ranch, tomato, iceberg, shaved onion, toasted sesame bun
FRENCH DIP
caramelized onions, swiss cheese, horseradish aioli, toasted sesame roll, served with rosemary au jus
GRILLED HOT DOG
hebrew national hot dog, topped with sauerkraut
HOUSE FALAFEL BURGER
creamy lemon garlic yogurt, cucumber, pickled red onion, iceberg, tomato, toasted sesame bun
NOVA LOX
toasted multigrain, dill cream sauce, pickled red onion, cucumber, micro arugula, dill
PASTRAMI
served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request
PATTY MELT
american, caramelized onions, thousand island, toasted caraway rye
SRQ CHEESESTEAK
shaved ribeye, sauteed onions & green chile peppers, house cheese sauce, served on a toasted sesame roll
THANKSGIVING SANDWICH
slow roasted turkey breast, turkey sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, toasted sesame roll, side of gravy
THE 1871
sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye
THE COMBO
new york style double stack of corned beef pastrami, served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request
THE DELUXE BURGER
double smash patties, pastrami, horseradish aioli, pickles, smoked gouda, crispy & caramelized onions, sesame bun
THE RACHEL
sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye
THE REUBEN
sauerkraut, swiss, pickles, thousand island, toasted rye
TUNA MELT
american cheese, served on toasted caraway rye
Turkey
served traditionally on untoasted caraway rye bread; toasted bread available upon request
WHITEFISH MELT
american, served on toasted caraway rye
BLACK & WHITE COOKIE
our homemade oversized frosted cookie
Chocolate Croissant
NY STYLE CHEESECAKE
graham cracker crust, blueberry compote
RICE PUDDING
candied pecans, cinnamon sprinkle
RUGELACH
chocolate ganache or raspberry rhubarb preserves, cinnamon sugar
VANILLA ICE CREAM SCOOP
Desserts
Breakfast
AVOCADO TOAST
cucumber, lemon, pickled red onion, everything seasoning, micro greens & herbs, served on toasted pumpernickel
BAGEL & SCHMEAR
choice of bagel with any schmear
BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
triple stack, sweetened whipped creme fraiche, maple butter, served with McLure's maple syrup & confectioner's sugar
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
triple stack, served with McLure's maple syrup & confectioner's sugar
EGGS YOUR WAY
two eggs any style, served with choice of toast, butter
HASH & EGGS
choice of corned beef, pastrami, or combo, two eggs any style, served with choice of toast
HOT HONEY CHICKEN & WAFFLE
crispy boneless chicken thigh, maple butter, cheddar scallion belgian waffle
LATKE EGGS BENEDICT (Available Until 2pm)
two latkes topped with poached eggs & hollandaise, served with a bowl of fruit
MATCHA WAFFLE
passion fruit-guava curd, condensed milk, matcha sugar, whipped cream, mixed fruit
MATZO BREI
scrambled eggs with matzo & caramelized onions, served side of apple sauce
NOVA LOX AVOCADO TOAST
our signature avocado toast draped with lox & fresh grated horseradish
NOVA LOX BAGEL
capers, red onion, tomato, dill, choice of bagel & schmear
NOVA LOX PLATTER
our sliced nova lox, served with choice of bagel, schmear, & all the fixings
PAD BREAKFAST SANDWICH
choice of protein, two over easy eggs, american cheese, served on choice of bread
PASTRIES
PLAIN WAFFLE
served with McLure's maple syrup
SKIRT STEAK & EGGS
served with crispy potatoes, horseradish aioli, gribenes, roasted garlic, and two eggs any style
SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD BAGEL
hand-pulled whitefish, celery, creamy mayo dressing, served on choice of bagel
SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD PLATTER
served with the fixings: tomato, cucumber, red onion, capers, dill, and your choice of bagel & schmear
STRAWBERRY CHIA PUDDING
coconut milk, oats, local wildflower honey
WHITEFISH CHUB PLATTER
center cut whitefish, skin-on & bone-in, served with choice of bagel, schmear, & all the fixings
CREAMY BOWTIE MAC & CHEESE
aged cheddar, parmesan, buttered bread crumbs
CRISPY BEEF KREPLACH
fried dumplings, caramelized onions, sour cream
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
pomegranate molasses, toasted almonds, mint, fried shallots, caramelized onions
Latke Royale
crispy potato latkes topped with nova lox, creme fraiche, cucumber, fried capers, herbs
MILLIE'S BLINTZES
crepes filled with sweetened farmer's cheese, served with sour cream & raspberry preserves
POTATO LATKES
served with sour cream & apple sauce
RHODA'S CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER
fried onions, gribenes, pickled red onions, cucumbers & matzo crackers
Single Stuffed Cabbage
our family recipe, beef filling, slowly simmered in sweet & sour tomato sauce
PICKLES SLAW
two whole pickles, coleslaw
Noshes
Salad
CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD
slow roasted chicken, walnuts, red grapes, apples, pickled red onion, brick street farms baby greens, fried shallots, creamy mayo dressing
CLASSIC SALAD SCOOP TRIO
chicken waldorf, tuna salad, egg salad, served with baby romaine, tomatoes, onion & choice of toast
Chicken Waldorf Scoop
slow roasted chicken, walnuts, red grapes, apple, creamy mayo dressing
Egg Salad Scoop
parsley, red wine vinegar
FAMOUS DELI COBB
pastrami oven roasted turkey, hard boiled egg, swiss cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything spice, Brick Street Farms baby greens, house blue cheese dressing
HOUSE SALAD
Brick Street Farms baby greens, shallot-champagne vinaigrette, sliced gala apple, shaved kohlrabi, pickled red onion, fried shallots
PALM AVE HUMMUS BOWL
homemade chickpea hummus, grilled pita, pickled cauliflower & red onion, cucumber
Tuna Salad Scoop
celery, red onion, mayo, herbs, lemon
CHILLED BEET, STRAWBERRY & WATERMELON GAZPACHO
rye croutons, toasted almonds, fresh horseradish, dill
Soup
Mains
CHICKEN KIEV (Available After 3pm)
crispy breaded chicken breast stuffed with herb butter, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts
FAROE ISLANDS SALMON
grilled vegetables, buttered israeli cous cous, dill cream sauce
ROUMANIAN PRIME SKIRT STEAK
roumanian marinade, crispy potatoes, horseradish aioli, gribenes, roasted garlic
STUFFED CABBAGE
our family recipe, beef filling, slowly simmered in sweet & sour tomato sauce
THANKSGIVING DINNER
slow roasted turkey breast, turkey sausage stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce & gravy
Braised Brisket
our family recipe, sauteed onions & peppers, creamy mashed potatoes, beef gravy
KID'S BAGEL
choice of schmear
KID'S BUTTERED PASTA
bowtie pasta, butter
KID'S CHICKEN TENDERS
chicken tenders, french fries
KID'S EGG PLATE
two eggs, choice of protein, fruit cup
KID'S HAMBURGER
served with french fries
KID'S HOT DOG
hebrew national hot dog, french fries
KID'S PANCAKES
double stack, powdered sugar, mclure's maple syrup
PLAIN WAFFLE
served with McLure's maple syrup
Kid's Menu
Sides
"BURNT ENDS" PASTRAMI HASH
BABY GREENS SALAD
Brick Street Farms greens, shallot-champagne vinaigrette
BACON
choice of bacon or turkey bacon
BAGEL OR ROLL
choice of bagel or white roll
BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
choice of pork sausage patty or chicken apple sausage links
CHIPS
kettle cooked, lightly salted
CHUB SIDE
center cut whitefish, skin-on, bone-in
CORNED BEEF HASH
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
yukon gold potato, salted butter
FRENCH FRIES
crispy & lightly salted
FRUIT SIDE
melon, berries, grapes
HOME FRIES
NOVA LOX SIDE
side of our sliced nova lox
One Egg
any style
PASTRAMI SIDE
POTATO SALAD SIDE
red skinned potatoes, mayo
SIDE CHOPPED LIVER
our house chopped chicken liver
SIDE COLESLAW
SIDE CORNED BEEF
SIDE MASHED AVOCADO
SIDE SCHMEAR
SINGLE PANCAKE
confectioner's sugar, side of McLure's maple syrup
SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD SIDE
SQUARE POTATO KNISH
TAYLOR HAM SIDE
TOAST
choice of bread, served with whipped butter
TWO EGGS
any style
PICKLES SLAW
two whole pickles, coleslaw