Loveski Deli Just Replaced the 'Erewhon of SF' — but make it bagels Loveski Deli has officially opened its doors at 499 Jackson Street in Jackson Square, marking the start of a new era for the neighborhood’s upscale dining scene. The deli, which replaced the former Postscript café—often dubbed the “Erewhon of SF”—now offers what is described as the Bay Area’s best bagel, just a BART stop from office desks. The shift from Postscript’s high-end coffee shop model to a bagel-focused concept has been met with enthusiasm, as the new location brings a unique blend of culinary innovation and convenience to the area. Chef Christopher Kostow, known for his three Michelin stars at The Restaurant at Meadowood, is behind the Loveski concept. While his previous work focused on fine dining, he aims to create a space that feels more like “the world’s coolest bodega.” The deli’s origins trace back to 2022, when it first launched as a “Jew-ish” deli at Napa’s Oxbow Public Market. The name honors Kostow’s family heritage, and the bagels are crafted using a 30-year-old sourdough starter, boiled in honey for a Montreal-style finish. These bagels, which won the San Francisco Chronicle’s blind tasting of the entire Bay Area last year, have become a standout feature of the new location. The Jackson Square outpost has its own distinct menu, emphasizing grab-and-go options tailored for busy professionals. Gluten-free bagels are a key focus, and the menu includes Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches, salads, and a cold case for lunch-on-the-go. The larder section is a highlight, featuring unique items like tamari and miso made from bagels, pickle hot sauce, and everything-bagel chili crisp. Customers are encouraged to explore these specialty items, as they are considered essential to the experience.#jackson_square #chris_kostow #loveski_deli #postscript #kostow_family
Loveski Deli, the Bagel Purveyor Created By a Michelin Three-Star Chef, Opens Today In Downtown SF Christopher Kostow, a Michelin three-star chef based in Napa, has opened his bagel-focused deli, Loveski Deli, in San Francisco’s Jackson Square. The highly anticipated location marks Kostow’s first venture into the city, following the deli’s successful launches in Napa’s Oxbow Public Market in 2022 and at the Marin County Mart in Larkspur in 2023. The new spot, located at 499 Jackson Street (at Montgomery), is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kostow emphasized that Loveski Deli in San Francisco should be viewed as more than a bagel shop, aiming to offer a diverse range of deli fare tailored to the neighborhood. The location, which took over the former Postscript Cafe, retains much of its original staff, contributing to the swift opening. Situated in Jackson Square—a vibrant area with a mix of tech startups, creatives, financial firms, and antique bookshops—Kostow noted the deli will adapt to the community’s needs, including serving as a coffee shop. The menu features eight bagel flavors, including a gluten-free seeded everything option, with styles inspired by Montreal’s traditional method. Bagels are boiled in honey, offering options like Jacobson salt, poppy seed, sesame seed, cinnamon-raisin, and the “famous yeast” bagel. Sandwiches include Japanese-style egg salad on milk bread, pastrami on soft rye, a Reuben, a tuna melt on griddled rye, and a braised brisket sandwich on a crunchy roll. Grab-and-go options such as the egg salad sando and turkey and cheddar sandwich are also available, with the possibility of adding a vegetarian chickpea salad sandwich. Unique cream cheese spreads include miso-vegetable, yellow chive, and fermented onion varieties, alongside a vegan option.#san_francisco #chris_kostow #loveski_deli #jackson_square #napa
