Canter's Deli

Reviews

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  Tammera Roach

  Feb 23, 2026
  5.0
  I love their beef dip but tonight there was no dip for the beef I call and the guy says I should of come in for the order to make sure I get the au jus I'm not responsible for the au jus they are dry sandwich is not a thing for me he wouldn't tell me how to make it either
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  Liana Burke

  Feb 22, 2026
  4.0
  It's Canter's. Always a line, service on their terms, prices reasonable, and fantastic food. Dimly lit, unimpressive and ancient interior, wait to pay at the cashier, and (again) fantastic food. Wheelchair accessible, kid friendly, don't bring your dog. It's an institution. Go.
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  Andrew Sapp

  Feb 18, 2026
  5.0
  So this location has been here since 1958, and must have had a remodel in the late 1960s, and that was the last remodel. It's like the restaurant is frozen in time, there was a "Smoking in Designated Areas Only" sign by our table, and smoking in LA restaurants has been prohibited since 1993. My family loved the famous people who have frequented this deli. The food is good, the servers are colorful and fun. Set aside some time (service is slow) and visit this gem!
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  James

  Feb 5, 2026
  4.0
  Trapped in historic mid century decor, Cantor's Deli's humble Boyle Heights roots began their LA institution of Jewish delicatessen in the Fairfax District in the late 1940s from their 1931 origin as the community established itself across town. LA's Jewish community and cultural roots are well displayed by their wonderful cuisine. Canter's has kept the charm and taste embedded in what we know now as historical. Lively during busy days and hours, you can find an excellent deli sandwich and many other traditional cuisines. The menu is long, and the staples are always delicious. Pastrami and Corned Beef are the popular go-to items. Various combinations are also excellent. Breakfast items can be skewed into lunch for whatever your fancy is. The Bakery selection and Desserts are also a crowd favorite. Parking is mostly street, but there is a marked lot just south of the restaurant's location. Be prepared for a short wait on weekend hours. They are open for late-night diners, making this spot a great default for a hearty meal.
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  Jalynne George

  Feb 3, 2026
  5.0
  We dined in. The food was delicious. I had the brisket dip on sourdough with Muenster cheese. 10/10. The pickles that they served at the start of the meal were amazing but there was one bad pickle that was squishy. The strawberry cheesecake that I took to go was 6/10. The Onion Ring appetizer had a nice beer batter and the onions were sweet. 10/10...I purchased a Groupon to eat here $50 for $25. I would definitely go back for the sandwich and the nice gentleman at the register who helped us with our Groupon, however our server was probably close to one of the worst servers I have ever had anywhere and I'm not going to mention her by name. I was in the service industry for over 25 years, so I'm not sure how she has a job. In other notes, when we arrived there were very few tables and we were seated in the back away from everybody and there was a party of people that seemed like they might be regulars and someone immediately brought them coffee and water while our party of two was never greeted until we flagged somebody down and we were seated ahead of them. I give it 5/10 for atmosphere. I worked at a well-known Jewish deli in Florida for 3 years and I was interested in trying this to see how it compares. The only thing that I was impressed by was the flavor of the sandwich. I would say it is worth making the 30-minute drive that we did if you love brisket but I was otherwise underwhelmed.

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