Zaftigs eatery and delicatessen in Brookline begs its patrons, "Let us be your Jewish Mother". Indeed, with a delectable menu featuring all the matzo ball soups, lox and bagels, gefilte fish, and cheese blintzes you can handle, like the rather obese woman that is their insignia, there is so much more to love. Featuring award winning corned beef sandwiches, a super savory beef brisket, and a mouth-watering double chocolate fudge cake, you also would not go wrong with something from the breakfast menu (which is served all day), like the house favorite, banana-stuffed French toast. Don't leave without a souvenir coffee mug or T shirt, and of course, something from the bakery case. You might need to hire a bulldozer to get you home.

Zaftigs
335 Harvard St., Brookline
Green Line C train T stop Coolidge Corner

617-975-0775