Mamaleh’s Delicatessen

Mamaleh’s Delicatessen is a modern Jewish deli in Kendall Square, Cambridge, that opened in summer 2016. Its name is a Yiddish term of endearment for a young child. Diners can grab a counter stool or a booth for hand-sliced pastrami sandwiches, half-sour pickles, matzah ball soup and fresh takes on deli salads, or drop in for a quick nosh, an old-fashioned soda, an egg cream or a milkshake. A bar serves cocktails.

The deli is part of Big Dipper Hospitality Group, which also runs State Park and Vincent’s, and co-owner Rachel Miller Munzer serves as CEO. An in-house bakeshop led by pastry chef Chelsea Kantor produces desserts for all three restaurants and ramps up for Jewish holidays. The brand’s look draws on classic New York delis, and its website even features a “Learn Yiddish with Mamaleh’s” section.

What to Know

• A second Mamaleh’s location operates in Washington Square, Brookline.
• The business is listed as women-owned.
• Catering is offered in addition to dine-in service.
• Mamaleh’s is a member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and the Kendall Square Association.