Cecil's
Restaurant · Highland
651 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
Highlights
This charming old-school deli has been delighting diners with its kosher classics and hearty sandwiches since 1949, all in a cozy, nostalgic setting.
This charming old-school deli has been delighting diners with its kosher classics and hearty sandwiches since 1949, all in a cozy, nostalgic setting.
"Holding down Cleveland Avenue in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul since 1949, Cecil’s is a bonafide Jewish deli institution. And like any delicatessen worth its salt, Cecil’s serves a fantastic matzo ball soup that’s the talk of the capital city. If you’re more of a noodle soup person, noodles can be swapped for the matzo ball in the same hearty chicken soup base. And while the menu is decidedly 20th century, the system is straight from the 21st with online ordering options for takeout." - Cinnamon Janzer
"Cecil’s, the Twin Cities’ oldest Jewish deli, serves a whole array of hot sandwiches: Try the Sasha, made with hot brisket pastrami and the “bird sauce” the deli has been making in-house for 40 years. Cecil’s also has one of the best Reubens in the Cities." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"Since the first day of Hanukkah falls on December 25, Cecil’s is an especially appropriate spot to dine this Christmas. This fourth-generation delicatessen has all the New York-style Jewish deli staples, including matzo ball soup, Reuben sandwiches (there’s even a vegetarian version), and bagels piled with lox and cream cheese. Cecil’s also makes its beloved latkes year round. The restaurant is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m." - Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff
"More than 70 years after it first opened, the Twin Cities’ oldest Jewish deli is still serving hearty matzo ball soup, potato latkes with applesauce and sour cream, an array of popular hot sandwiches, and other hearty lunches. Try the Sasha, made with hot brisket pastrami and the “bird sauce” the deli has been making in-house for 40 years." - Justine Jones, Joy Summers, Eater Staff
"Cecil’s is always buzzing on Christmas. This fourth-generation delicatessen has all the New York-style Jewish deli staples, including matzo ball soup, Reuben sandwiches (there’s even a vegetarian version), and bagels piled with lox and cream cheese. Cecil’s also make its beloved latkes year round. The restaurant is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the deli is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m." - Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff
