The Corn Beef Sandwiches at Sherman’s Deli and Bakery in Palm Springs are Unforgettable. But Skip the Pastries.

Dear Polite Travelers,

We visited Sherman’s Deli and Bakery during Covid, so we were pleased to find ample seating outdoors. Requesting a secluded table away from others, we settled in for an early dinner after a long drive from our rainy days to sunshine and ordered one glasses of their house Chardonnay, $9, and a beer, $5.50, for my hubby.

Perusing the meat-filled menu, we chose one of our favs: a corned beef sandwich for $19. Since we’re older and cannot eat much, we shared. Good idea since the sandwich was substantial, piled high with tender, flavorful meat. It was served with dill pickles and coleslaw. Both paired perfectly with the sandwich. Enjoying the meal immensely, we decided to return to try a few items we noticed in Sherman’s awe-worthy bakery case.

Note

Sherman’s is an old-school Kosher Deli serving large servings. Some of which are not on many menus, like tongue and egg salad with chopped liver. These are not something I enjoy but many of our fellow diners raved.

But the Pastries Look so Good!

As is obvious in the pictures above, Sherman’s pastries look delicious. So, as pastry lovers, my hubby and I bought a variety and rushed them to our hotel room to devour. I suppose I’m a pastry snob because every single one was dry, oily, and unremarkable. Worse, they were comparably pricy to those purchased elsewhere. Please feel free to skip this overly hyped waste of calories.

Will we return?

If we travel to this part of CA in the future, and I’m in the mood for a mega-meat meal, we might revisit this historic venue. Still, it would only be for the unforgettable sandwich.

Sherman's Deli and Bakery

shermansdeli.com

401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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