Canter's Deli

Such a legendary spot. We went on a Tuesday morning and it wasn't too bad but I can tell that place gets super busy! There is such a huge menu, but every single item on it is really made with love and detail. Bathrooms are upstairs so plan for that. Service was super charming not only by the waitress but the deli and bakery counter too.

Very authentic place and a must visit place to eat in a deli in LA. The Pastrami Reuben is one of the best Pastramis I had, I’d say same level as the one at Katz Deli in NYC. This one had Sauerkraut and was a bit different but very delicious though. I’d recommend having the Pastrami or the more traditional food here rather the American breakfast with Pancakes which were a disappointment for my daughter. The service is great. Dana was very friendly and explained the menu and ingredients patiently.

We had a young great waiter named Jimmy. He was polite and attentive. The food is always good, I've yet to have a bad meal at Canters. I'm from the OC and didn't discover it till the late 90's. But it's my son's favorite birthday spot because he loves their Monte Cristo, is a tradition!!! My pics will speak on the food, huge portions of delicious food!!! And I tried their Irish Coffee this time, most places serve you coffee with a shot or two Canters puts the Irish into it with Creme de Mint and some green food coloring on top.

Amazingly flavorful pastrami sandwiches without the grease. Exceptional cherry pie. I had the pastrami sandwiches without and absolutely loved it. It’s about $20. Not too big. The pickles are homemade but not my favorite. The coleslaw is pretty good. Not as drippy and sweet as others. They have four types of mustard! I love mustard! The cherry pie here is a dream come true. They have a complete bakery! So many choices! If you love the diner feel and aesthetic this is your spot. It’s open late too! Canters is a unique place with tons of things going on. The table next to us was interesting. One of the diners had a bondage harness on. Not a dull moment. The ceiling is trippy. This place is an eyeful! As much as I loved Canter’s I didn’t like their music. Classic rock this night….meh. Our server was on point and sweet! They have a parking lot!

I really love this place. I normally go for a late night meal but I've come for lunch and breakfast as well. Everything I've ordered has been good. I usually get either the pastrami or corned beef but my personal favorite is the pastrami dip. They also have a deli and bakery. Some of my favorites are the salmon and cream cheese spread, but also have to get some fresh bagels. I also really enjoy the cheesecake. It's my aunt's favorite and I normally grab her a slice whenever I'm in the area. Definitely one of LA's staples