Zaftigs Delicatessen

Hot pastrami, potato pancakes, and banana-stuffed French toast all have a place at Zaftigs in Coolidge Corner. The deli opened on Harvard Street in 1997 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu that leaves room for both a bowl of chicken matzo ball soup and a full sandwich.

Corned beef and smoked-fish dishes sit alongside eggs, pancakes, and other breakfast choices. It’s a useful spot when one person wants deli food and another is still thinking about breakfast. Allow time at the end of the day: the restaurant’s last seating and takeout orders are 30 minutes before the posted closing time.