Maxie's Delicatessen
117 Sharon Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 341-1662
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When people think of good Boston delis, they tend to think of the many decent places scattered throughout the Jewish neighborhoods of Brookline; Rubin's and Zaftigs are two such delis. There is another deli worth seeking out, however, that is hidden in a nondescript shopping center south of Boston. It is called Maxie's, and is located on the Stoughton/Canton/Sharon line, a region that also has a large Jewish population.
Maxie's Delicatessen may not be in a particularly interesting location, but once inside, it is easy to be fooled into thinking that you are somewhere on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Bagels, lox, and luncheon meats sit under a glass counter near the front, while hard chairs and tables shine in the brightly lit rooms of the restaurant. The menu has everything from corned beef to knishes to noodle pudding to potato latkes to lox, all of which are top-notch. And if you're a soup lover, don't forget the matzo ball soup, which is a true comfort food, and one that is very soothing if you have a cold.
It needs to be said that no deli in the Boston area can match the quality of top New York delis such as Barney Greengrass, the Carnegie Deli, or Katz's Delicatessen, but Maxie's isn't too far behind. If you want top-quality deli food and don't want to deal with the stress of Brookline's heavy traffic or difficult parking (and don't want to drive four hours to the Big Apple), take a spin down to this little-known gem just off of Route 27.
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