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Canter's Deli

419 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Central L.A)
323-651-2030
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Ranked #201 of 4,840 restaurants in Los Angeles
Price range: RM3 - RM61
Cuisines: American, Kosher, Family Fare
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Delivery, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Central L.A
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Marshalltown, Iowa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Crowded but worth it. The portions are large and there is a good variety of deli food. Prices are reasonable and service is good. I had the matzo ball soup and it was great.

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Marlton, New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

But this ticks all the boxes - great lox & bagels, good pastrami and wonderful milkshakes. Add the bowl of pickles and it's almost like being in NYC.

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Glendale, California
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123 reviews 123 reviews
73 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I have been here several times and have always found the experience to be underwhelming. My boyfriend, not a local, had a craving for lox this weekend and read online that Canter's has the best, so we drove from the valley. The parking lot was jammed, with cars piled up waiting for a spot. We bypassed the headache and parked... More

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El Paso, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I wish I would of been able to visit this restaurant more than once while I was on vacation. This place really does take you back, from the water delivered once you are seated to the free pickles and old fashioned sodas. Once I saw How large the menu was, I tried to order as much food as I could.... More

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

An after-event late night brought us to Canters, a place with real 50's character. Parking worked out fine for us. Sat in a large booth which was "comfy" and nice. A HUGE selection on the menu. Chose the corned beef sandwich and it was so BIG, two of us split it. Whew. The deli items are to die for, and... More

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Orlando, Florida
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27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I'm always on the lookout for good deli food whenever I visit a large city as we do not have this type food where I live. Canter's serves great matzo ball soup and an excellent Reuben sandwich. Service was good and there was no wait to be seated. Stop at the bakery on the way out and buy a carrot... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

A 24-hour deli with great food? Need I say more? Their sandwiches are great and large enough to share. The flavorful meat and the rye bread perfectly complement each other. They are also know for their desserts, to full get something to go. You won't be disappointed. The service was great and they are very friendly. If you haven't been... More

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Vancouver
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I wasn't sure what to expect with Canters. I've seen it in T.V shows, heard it in songs and now I've visited and eaten the food and I'm completely in agreement of the hype. This beautiful old building/theatre has so much character, upon arrival you have the choice of the deli or the bakery both which have everything visible so... More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Love this restaurant! Great mish mash, awesome challah and delicious latkes! We have been going here since we were children. Just wish it was kosher and not "kosher style" seriously how can you even call yourself kosher style when you serve pork??? Anyway as soon as I found that out we no longer will ever go here again nor recommend... More

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Santa Clarita
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I have live in L.A. most of my life. Went to Canter's yesterday for the first time. This is a long time L.A. Kosher style Deli landmark. I was prompted to go because I found a Groupon deal for the restaurant. We both had the Hot Pastrami. It was good a little small compared to Langer's Deli. I would go... More

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