Best Lox on the Main Line??

[michael]

I am planning a Sunday lox and bagel brunch for a number of friends. Where on the Main Line can I buy the most delicious, fresh lox on a given Sunday morning? I am not looking for the pre-packaged variety (though I know there are a number of quality brands to be found).

Which delicatessen (or similar market) has the best smoked salmon, whitefish salad, etc on the Main Line? One that carries amazing bagels is a plus!

Thanks very much!

[Graham1]

There is a store in Philadelphia called DiBruno Bros. It is on chestnut street. I was there two weeks ago and had some incredible smoked salmon. Go to the counter and ask them to slice some of the River & Glen scottish smoked salmon. I hear it is the one exclusively used by Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin. Well worth the extra trip.

[Bride of the Juggler]

They do have great stuff, although very pricey. Their whitefish salad is great, with huge chunks of fish. Thank you.

[michael]

Thanks all for the help / recommendations!

I am wondering, what are the costs at these various stores? Hymies, Murrays, Genuardis, Food Source.. Price per lb of lox, whitefish, etc I suppose.

I am guessing this can become a decent sized bill depending on where bought and how much.

Thank you again!

[heartdoc]

Food Source in Brynmawr, is incredible, but it costs!
still worth a look

[RichieT]

I third (or whatever) Hymie's & Murray's. Don't forget to get some of the amazing chopped herring salad as well as the creme cheese with scallions. I know you can mix that up yourself, but there's something about it coming out of the plastic container. Also.. sometimes they have "bialys" if they do.. get 'em!!! And as far as Michaels in KOP.. it's good.. but in the opinion of this scrivener, not as good as the other two!!

[TwoBellies]

Michael's in K of P is terrible. OMG! Stay away, stay far away,

[RichieT]

wow.. Used to be okay, but I've not been in quite a while! Thanks for letting me know. Terrible is pretty darn bad! I shall avoid...

[Mawrter]

Yep, Hymie's & Marray's are what you want, and they're within a few hundred feet of each other on Montgomery Avenue. True locals have their loyalties, but I love them both. And of course they both have impeccable bagels. And Murray's has a satellite location to the west - Berwyn.

Oh, and Michael's in KoP is good, too, though I haven't eaten as much of their lox.

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Hymie's Merion Delicatessen
342 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066

Murray Delicatessen
285 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Murray's
575 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312

[rocknroll52]

If you are going to Hymies or Murrays for the lox, I suggest a stop at Manhattan bagels on Montgomery Ave in narberth....to my taste they are the best. Go early in the AM for the best selection. I recommend the rye and the pumpernickel.

[Bride of the Juggler]

Sure, you can go to a chain...or you can get the best bagels in town at New York Bagels at City Line and Haverford. It's a real bagel bakery, full of steam and yummy smells. They even have bagel sticks. Thank you.

[rocknroll52]

Good to know Bride...I'll check them out!

[Boognish]

I second New York Bagels.

Good lox too. Can't comment on the whitefish salad.

[Mawrter]

Yup - they're the best for bagels.

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New York Bagel Bakery
7555 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

[nevets]

Genuardi's in St. Davids (call first) -consistently excellent lox cut by someone who knows how to do it right (I forget his name though).

[RocketJSquirrel]

I agree. It's a steal at the price. The kippered salmon is great, too.
His name is Aaron.

[waynefoodie]

Can I say some wonderful things about Aaron ,a sixtyish former psychology professor, who will personalize anything he does? Aaron is the best customer service person on the main line. I cannot begin to tell you all the good he brings to the world. He is the best.

Having said this, I hope the line is not longer for him when I go there. He takes his time to do it right. Get the pastrami also.

[RocketJSquirrel]

Absolutely, Waynefoodie! I can vouch for everything you say. He is a really great person. Thanks for the pastrami advice, as well.

[productionjon]

Hymie's and Murray's are the two Main LIne Deli staples both in Merion. Another interesting option is the kosher deli counter at the Genuardi's in Wynnewood. They have some very fresh fish and homemade whitefish salad. The bagels are so so.