Platter of dessert pie
Menu's
Bar seating

Federal Delicatessen

by Al Brown
Opening hours
Currently open!
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm

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Affectionately known as "The Fed", Al Brown has put his spin on Jewish deli food.

The team brings together classic American and Montreal style food including cured meats, lox, latkes, pickles & schmaltz - the best sandwiches in town, made to order - soda fountains, and bottomless 'Joe'.

Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner you're there for; be sure to save space for some of the delicious pie on the menu or other classics like New York cheesecake. 

Just doors down from Brown's Depot Eatery; the Deli is known for it's fantastic casual bistro food this brings together the best of Brown's world including serving Best Ugly Bagels product on-site. 

Think slow-cooked, hand-cut specialty meats & cured lox, sandwiches, steam kettles, fountain soda, bottomless coffee and cocktails. The Fed is about informality, fun and generosity.

And with a focus on hospitality and service, you can expect a bit of banter and fun at this eatery. With convenience in mind and plenty of hearty meals you won't miss out on the trimmings. 

Winner of Iconic Auckland Eats 2025 for Chicken Salad Sandwich 

Fed Deli Iconic Eats 2025

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$45 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner

Includes pastrami with iceberg wedge and PB Meltdown cookies, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.

Federal Delicatessen
$45 Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Main
Pastrami with Iceberg Wedge, smoked brisket with pickles & mustard, served with iceberg lettuce dressed in ranch, blue cheese and candied walnuts
Dessert
PB Meltdown Cookies (2pcs), gluten-free peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream
Drink match recommendation
Quarisa Shot in the Dark Shiraz Petite Sirah 2021, $16/glass, $65/bottle

Ts&Cs: Monday to Thursday 11.30am - 3pm, Friday 11.30am - 9pm, Saturday 4pm - 9pm. R18 Drink Responsibly. Menu subject to availability and seasonal changes. Not available in conjunction with another offer or discount.

$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more

Last updated: 16 July 2025

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