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Canter's Delicatessen

Deli and Bakery$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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Canter's Delicatessen

8.8^/10

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Ranked #7 for delis in Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from LA Weekly and Eater
"Half sandwich and matzo ball soup... best lunch combo in LA!"(22 Tips)
"Awesome deli, make sure you get the Hot Pastrami sandwich"(16 Tips)
"Hot Pastrami sandwich is the best.."(11 Tips)
"Reuben with corned beef an excellent choice."(13 Tips)

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Brendan NeeJanuary 14, 2013
Famous LA Deli open 24 hours. Has a bar, full menu including latkes and blintzes. The retro interior is great.
Matias FragolaApril 29, 2016
Good burgers, you can sit on the tables where Guns N' Roses met, Mick Jagger or Obama ate, etc
Dave WileJune 4, 2010
The Bagel and Lox, Hot Pastrami, Latkes, pickles... Everything here is AMAZING. Gary and everyone else is amazing. I have been eating here for 15+ years, and NEVER been disappointed once. Read more
Allie TrelaMarch 9, 2012
The fruit was so fresh! Had mango, peach, grapefruit, orange, strawberry, watermelon, honey dew. Cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes!! What a delight!
Laurie D.August 21, 2011
Avocado melt is really good. I think next time though I will omit the tomato. Substitute sweet potato fries for regular fries if you wish, they're delicious.
James MinorNovember 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Hot Corned Beef On Rye With Swiss - Simple. Classic. Delightful. Full of memories and a touch of love.
robert gertzAugust 23, 2010
Nothing like a Canter's Breakfast to get you started off on the right foot for another great summer week. And gotta grab a potatoe knish as I run out the door! Same great food and the same great "Cant Read more
kyung enriquezApril 18, 2011
definitely make sure to get the matzo ball soup with the noodles and carrots. Hot pastrami was excellent, but go for the canters fairfax pastrami + corned beef.
Paul SmithOctober 29, 2015
Cool old school Jewish deli. Have a pastry and check out kibitz room next door.
Rj St ThomasNovember 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
One of the best Rubens I've ever eaten.
Brian AltounianOctober 19, 2014
What's good here? Uhhh everything!! Love this place.
D OAugust 13, 2014
I simply love this place and would go for the pastrami sandwich and a cream soda.
Gideon OlshanskyMarch 27, 2018
Some of the best deli meats in LA. Check out their breakfast.
Jennifer MaasApril 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Excellent Reubens and rugala and latkes.
Kevin SpanglerSeptember 8, 2012
Had the turkey pastrami on gluten free bread. It was probably the best gluten free read I've had. Hook it up.
connie kDecember 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
lauri is amazing. i seriously love her. you would be lucky to sit in her section.
Torrey NommesenJune 9, 2013
Say yes to the pickles, and get the Fairfax or some other form of Pastrami.
Avradeep ChakrabartiAugust 7, 2013
Posting from a Brit. Matzo ball soup- quite nice. Hot pastrami roll dip- meh. Apple pie with ice cream- delicious!
Daniel SimmonsJuly 24, 2016
No matter what you order, get a side of pickles.
Christina CristalNovember 17, 2018
Vegetarian matzo ball soup!
SaraAugust 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Famous deli. Swing by and grab a sandwich to go, or sit and stay awhile. Insanely friendly staff who really know their trade.
John DixonSeptember 26, 2013
Prices have gone up, but so has food cost everywhere. Still a fantastic classic deli.
robert gertzAugust 29, 2010
A potatoe Knish, along w/ any other Breakfast item and your in good shape. Save some room for the Bakery on the way out, if you dare!
Richirich GarciaMay 12, 2017
The matzo ball soup was delicious!
Indira GonzalezMay 5, 2012
Either if you're a tourist or a local this place is a must. Staff here are is down to earth and friendly!
Zack KantorNovember 26, 2016
The Rueben/Pastrami is an OG move, but not quite New York status (Latkes also good)
Kelly FloresMay 17, 2014
Some kind of bread comes with the Mac & Cheese; not sure if it's "garlic bread" but it's BOMB!!! 👍
Chris RobinsonJuly 24, 2015
Pastrami rueben was great
Morgan BromsFebruary 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best place ever! Old school vibe, great food, landmark of Hollywood.
Abu Aya KDJuly 24, 2016
Above average deli on fairfax near the grove... Get the ruben
M GonzalezMay 13, 2018
One of my favorite parts of LA, the best, will always be the best
d jOctober 20, 2018
Geoffrey makes a mean chocolate shake! 🙂
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
David LeFevre, chef of Manhattan Beach Post, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Brooklyn Ave. sandwich. Read more
Sergio GuadarramaFebruary 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Order the Turkey Rueben's sandwich, add a Choco shake and you'll be ready to go to bed...
Quin MarshallFebruary 19, 2019
The Hollywood
Los AngelesNovember 12, 2013
Softball-sized matzoh balls in steamy chicken broth are a meal on their own.
Raquel CukierkornDecember 25, 2017
Great Challah French Toast
Kelly 🍰September 1, 2012
Ask for pickles. Hot pastrami FTW. Get the melted avocado sando if you're a veg
Tony BlassJuly 6, 2014
sandwiches ok, skip right to amazing cookies and chocolate egg cream
Edwina BrandonJuly 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great cold borscht soup. Awesome blues music in the bar at night!
Jodi FlickerJune 7, 2011
The guys from THE BIG BANG THEORY would love Canter's sandwiches: the ratio of meat to condiment delivers results. Don't forget them at Emmy time!
Ellen McGrodyMay 28, 2015
Cookies! Matzo ball soup! Late nights! Challah bread! Random celebrity sightings!
Erik SimpsonMay 28, 2013
The coffee is amazing. Scratch that everything is amazing
Holly CarterSeptember 27, 2018
Pastrami sandwich Brooklyn style.
Chris AbbottJuly 19, 2015
Canter's Fiarfax with a plate of French Fries is the best.
Suma KashiOctober 15, 2012
Use their free parking lot, but mind the time (it's only free for 1.5 hours and requires validation)
Akiko IOctober 24, 2013
Pastry section only: 30 min free parking for deli purchase. Everything is old fashioned and very sweet. Poppy seed strudel was too sweet to eat a bite.. Not my ally.
Julia ParkAugust 1, 2017
Really good pastrami sandwich but the price is kinda ridiculous, not gonna lie.
Juliana PkAugust 7, 2014
Dr Browns and Lox Bagel are great. Yum!
Eric LynxwilerAugust 11, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The upstairs men's room tiles are made of matzo!

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