OUR patriarch & matriarch
Cecil & Faye Glickman established Cecil’s Delicatessen on July 1, 1949. Their aim was to provide the highest quality products to the Highland Park community and beyond.
They brought in their meat products from Chicago, which even today, is still the best producer of quality meats. They started with a very modest store and over the past 70 plus years the size of the building has grown and their commitment to quality products has endured for three generations. We still bake all our own breads and rolls. We pride ourselves on our made from scratch soups, dressings, salads, desserts, latkes, chopped liver and so much more.
Cecils is the last of the true established delis in Minnesota, and we look forward to serving our customers the best, for generations to come.
Anything on our menu can be made to go, just ask!
We Now Offer Online Box Lunch Orders For Pickup!
Within every culture, food is a necessity for survival. For some people cooking food is a hobby while for others it’s something they have made into a business venture. Here at Cecil’s Delicatessen, Bakery, & Restaurant we believe food is central to the lives of those in the local community. When we’re feeling down, sometimes all it takes is some good old fashioned home cooking to cheer us up.
what people say about us
First time, but won’t be the last!
For some reason I was in the mood to find a delicatessen! My husband and I could not have been happier with our choice. The service was quick, and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back.
A hidden gem…
Stopped here for lunch due to the great reviews I’ve read. This place is charming with great food. They are known for the Ruben which is the sandwich I had. It was great and the service was even better. We even tried some of their bakery from the store to take with us. Can’t wait to come back.
Absolutely delicious!
Absolutely delicious! Thoroughly enjoyed the Sasha sandwich. Was probably the best sandwich ever. Like ever. The borscht was also fantastic. Excellent service.
What feels like the a love-child between a classic New York-style Jewish deli and a Midwestern grocery, Cecil’s is an institution of St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood. You can look through their selection of salads, pickles, meats, cheese, bread and more, or just sit down at the restaurant in the back and try one of their amazing sandwiches, like the classic Reuben (piled high with some truly great pastrami) and a bowl of matzo ball soup.
Cecil’s St. Paul Should be Your Choice!
Stopped for a late lunch at Cecil’s on a Wednesday in May and it was still crowded and we know why! What menu. Got the Sasha, delicious but a bit sloppy. Husband had the Reuben. We felt like we were in NYC again. Servers were hustling and bustling with food on the table quickly. Great choice!
Historic Minnesota Deli. Amazing Sandwiches!
Wonderful local place that has been a staple in Minnesota since the 1950’s. Cecil’s has both a to go deli and a sit down restaurant. In my opinion Cecil’s Deli is better than both Kats Deli & the Carnegie Deli in New York City. The Rueben sandwich is amazing, I absolutely crave this sandwich whenever I drive by. Easily one of the best sandwiches in Minnesota. They also have great potato salad, matzo ball soup, and I love there homemade cookies. The shortbread almond cookie is my favorite.