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Canter's Delicatessen

Canter's Delicatessen

Deli and Bakery$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
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    scott s.
    "Half sandwich and matzo ball soup... best lunch combo in LA!"(22 Tips)
    Matt L.
    "Awesome deli, make sure you get the Hot Pastrami sandwich"(16 Tips)
    Pete G.
    "Hot Pastrami sandwich is the best.."(11 Tips)
    LAIdiot
    "Reuben with corned beef an excellent choice."(13 Tips)
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  • Josh
    JoshSeptember 14, 2011
    Try the turkey sandwich might look bland but comes with a punch of goodness.
  • Nikki P.
    Nikki PriyambodoJanuary 9, 2011
    I go for the Matzo Ball soup. Perfect for a cold night.
  • Tom F.heart icon on user image
    Tom FoxAugust 19, 2016
    Good Reuben
  • Serena E.
    Serena EhrlichAugust 29, 2012
    Food portions are huge. This is a good thing
  • Chris S.
    Chris ShonMay 5, 2011
    Matzo Ball soup & the Corned Beef Ruben. Do it.
  • Jonathan H.
    Jonathan HarryAugust 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The aroma!
  • Jack R.
    Jack RossiDecember 4, 2011
    Try the Atomic Extra Hot Horseradish Sauce.
  • Sophia B.heart icon on user image
    Sophia BretonApril 3, 2016
    Pastrami Sandwich!!
  • Tati R.heart icon on user image
    Tati RamosOctober 5, 2016
    It's a legend!!!
  • Phillip J. K.
    canters is the best.
  • Nate T.
    Nate TharpMay 15, 2017
    Matzo Ball Soup
  • Isabel P.
    Isabel PadronOctober 1, 2014
    Great jewish deli
  • James M.
    James MinorNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Cherry Phosphate - Yummy!
  • LeAnne G.
    I don't care if it is a Landmark LA Institution, it was THE WORST corned beef hash I have ever had. I've been, the box is checked, I don't need to ever go back.
  • Michael G.
    Michael GordonOctober 20, 2011
    YOU HAVE TO GET (PASTRAMI AND CREAM CHEESE)
  • Wayne B.
    Wayne BasgallDecember 1, 2011
    Classic!!!! Best corned beef in town.
  • JILL ANDREA C.
  • Jade A.
    Jade AriasNovember 3, 2011
    Best creamy cheesecake
  • Doug S.heart icon on user image
    Doug SimmonsMay 14, 2016
    Potato salad!
  • Natalie G.heart icon on user image
    Natalie GuerraSeptember 7, 2015
    Matzo ball soup...
  • Ale T.
    Ale TauberSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Best matzo ball soup in The world after My grandma's
  • J Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    J Gabriel HuertaAugust 9, 2014
    Rubens Sandwich, picles
  • Jay W.
    Jay WienerDecember 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the rugula for dessert!.....if you have room
  • John B.
    John BajanaOctober 30, 2011
    The bartender Pablo is the best!
  • Leila G.
    Leila GainesJuly 29, 2013
    Russian coffee cake ftw
  • J. Keith V.
    J. Keith Van StraatenJuly 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amy is the bestest.
  • MO7S
    MO7SNovember 1, 2011
    pickles and chicken soup with rice. bomb.
  • Lucky L.heart icon on user image
    Lucky LoncarOctober 20, 2016
    24 hour service
  • Jono M.
    Jono MadisonFebruary 10, 2012
    I must of came on a bad day cause my sandwich was blah!
  • Julie H.
    Julie HammackNovember 18, 2011
    Excellent Hash!
  • Rebecca P.
    Rebecca PangDecember 29, 2011
    Daily happy hour 4-7pm.
  • Danu A.
    Danu ApprovedFebruary 22, 2012
    Don't forget the pie!
  • Lynsey A.heart icon on user image
    Lynsey ArceMarch 5, 2013
    Best French Fries!!!
  • Jody S.
    Jody StudnickaAugust 31, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for an extra matzo ball in your soup for $1.95
  • Tanya G.
    Tanya GoodmanAugust 24, 2010
    try their pickles and any sandwich on rye... yummmmmyyy
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 13, 2010
    Try the Black Truffle Tuna Tartare
  • Jës
    JësFebruary 2, 2014
    Welcome to the Jungle.
  • Piper C.heart icon on user image
    Piper CollingsAugust 26, 2014
    Canter's Fairfax - dear god.
  • Adam D.
    Adam DorseyDecember 1, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Go on Thanksgiving if you're away from family, they have a nice spread for $15.
  • M B.
    M BoogieFebruary 10, 2013
    2$ beer on draft
  • ThreePeas
    ThreePeasMay 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Brooklyn rules! Whoop whoop!!
  • Todd
    ToddOctober 30, 2010
    Get the Brooklyn Ave with pastrami.
  • Eric W.
    Eric WMarch 17, 2013
    Corn beef and Cabbage
  • Martini M.heart icon on user image
    Martini MikeMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Appetizer...
  • Denise O.
    Denise OliverAugust 26, 2011
    Its ALL good here!!!!
  • chris b.
    chris boswellSeptember 21, 2011
    The best Cheesecake Ever !
  • Kiana G.
    Kiana GarnerOctober 10, 2011
    Best Cheesecake EVER!
  • Hemang
    HemangSeptember 25, 2011
    Classic LA eatery :)
  • Randall G.heart icon on user image
    Randall GrahamJune 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The pastrami Reuben is awesome!!!
  • Ducky D.
    Ducky DuckNovember 12, 2011
    Thanksgiving dinner everyday!
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