Canter's Deli

Doesn't Recommend

CSMobileUser

Joined 5 years ago

Canters. The food is unbelieveably bland, the atmosphere is great if you're looking for smarmy.

Doesn't Recommend

FATSO1

Joined 4 years ago

I AGREE WITH THE NEGATIVES. WELL FOR SUCH A FAMOUS PLACE, THEY DONT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT MAINTAINING THIER FAME.

NICE OLD SCHOOL RESTAURANT LAYOUT, FOOD QUALITY FOR THE PRICE? GO TO NORMS.

MY FRIEND HAD A HAM SANDWICH THAT LOOKED LIKE IT CAME OUT OF THE PLASTIC PACKAGE AT 711,

AND I HAD A $12.00 CHEFS SALAD, THAT WAS NOTHING LESS THAN PATHETIC, IVE HAD BETTER SALADS AT MCDONALDS(NO JOKE).

LOTS OF EMPLOYEES, NONE SEEMED TOO CONCERNED ABOUT ANYTHING BUT THIER TIPS.

TOO BAD THAT SUCH A FAMOUS PLACE CANT LIVE UP TO ITS FAME.

COULD BE GOOD IF ANYBODY GAVE A DAM, BUT IT WAS APPARENT THAT NOBODY DOES.

JUST MILKING THE FAME FOR ALL ITS WORTH,

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MonsieurFang

Joined 4 years ago

Canter's Hits the Spot. I was just here again recently with me buds I haven't seen in a long while. For a late night spot, it's a good pick. Sure, the food isn't all that great. But, I always have had good service here and stepping into the place is like stepping into a time machine. Sometimes, I'll come here just to sit and have coffee myself. They never try to rush me out which is good!

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tambs

Joined 5 years ago

Canters. Classic place to eat in LA! They have the best Deli sandwiches and they are open 24hours! Great place to go when you're craving a bomb deli sandwich!!!

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grabtrees

Joined 5 years ago

your average diner. its your average diner, but their menu selection is huge, theres a ton of stuff to choose from, and the staff is friendly, they have great pickles too, i believe they make it themselves there. over all it was great, the price was decent and it was open til the late hours of the night

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johnmorgan2

Joined 5 years ago

This is the best deli in America.. Canter's sandwiches cannot be beaten. Period. And the pickles, which are brought out to you on a huge plate at the start of your meal, are to die for. I recommend buying a jar to take out with you. Don't forget the black and white cookie, either.

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grahamandgraham

Joined 6 years ago

I love Canter's--the ultimate L.A. experience. I love, love, love Canter's and consider it a highlight to visit. Always have, always will. Food's great, reasonably priced, and a visit is a Los Angeles experience, full of color and mood. Never had anything bad here, ever.

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healtychef

Joined 5 years ago

Need some attitude?. I wish there was a minus star option for rating. I took my colleagues there while remembering warm Mazza bowl soup, which my friend's mom used make for us. Well, my good memories were shattered when I was yelled at by a rude woman in cashier for not calculating my portion of the bill excluding tip before hand. The server did not ask us if we wanted separate checks, which we needed it in order to pay mixed cash and/or credit cards for out party. She threw parking stamp over the counter and gave all kinds of attitude. The food was over priced for the portion and taste. Evidentially, the extra money the food cost us bought us extra attitude!!! Please go there if you want to waste your hard earned money in most disrespectable way.

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Grimley

Joined 5 years ago

Don't bother with Canter's.. I gave Canter's a one star rating because the rating system won't let me give negative stars.

Today was my first visit to Canter's and I will never, EVER, be returning. The service was absolutely the worst I've had, and believe me I've had my share. To have to put up with unnecessary rudeness for mediocre food is just silly. Do yourself a favor and spend your hard-earned money elsewhere. You'll be ever so glad that you did.

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lbctx

Joined 5 years ago

Great deli. Canter's rivals any deli in NYC ... and may be even better than some! We went on Frommer's recommendation and weren't disappointed.

Extensive menu. 24/7 food availability; reduced hours for full bar service.

Excellent value for the price, as all lunch and dinner entrees include an appetizer (or soup), potato, vegetable, bread and dessert (ice cream or sherbet). Selections ranged from $12 (spaghetti) to $17 (salmon), with almost everything imaginable in between. The wide variety of breakfast offerings have enormous portions and are also reasonably priced. The potato pancakes shine! Only the fish platters seem relatively expensive ($20-ish), but the quality is exceptional and the pricing competitive with other delis and/or sushi places.

The bakery and deli counter offer great items to go: sky-high pies, crisp/chewy bagels and oversized pastry, as well as tender meats and tasty salads and sides by the pound. If chopped liver is your thing, Canter's is great. If not, be sure to try the tuna salad, sliced brisket, or matzo ball soup.

Wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu and eager to make your dining experience a good one. The somewhat too-dark decor is totally 60s, with padded vinyl booths and framed newspaper clippings about Canter's history. Parking is available in the small lot or in metered spaces along Fairfax.

With so many options, you're certain to leave full and happy.