Canter's Delicatessen

Canter's Delicatessen is a deli Mid-City West Los Angeles located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (323) 651-2030

  • Website

    cantersdeli.com

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  • Type

    Deli

Address

419 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave) Los Angeles , CA 90036 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

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Keywords:

sandwiches matzah ball soup delis pastrami good for a late night desserts good for groups casual breakfast food pastries pickles cheesecake bagels good for a quick meal cookies chopped liver brisket brunch food chicken livers bakeries
Anastasia Giorgiova

Cute vintage 24 hour world famous Jewish deli with a long menu & bakery . We ordered different sandwiches that had the delicious hot pastrami . Sandwiches were stacked high & 2 meals worth for us.

Free LA

Canter's is not only a LA #Landmark & great deli but they have one of the #Best Pastrami sandwiches on the West Coast hands down. Try their bakery ! Free 1 1/2 parking w. Validation. Friendly staff :)

Rebecca Balnis

THIS is the montecristo you've been searching for your entire life.

Eater

The quintessential L.A. late night hang, the eighties are alive here, with vintage ceiling and leather booths galore. The pastrami is pretty solid while the breakfast items are always good choices. Read more

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Canter's is a famous West Hollywood deli with a well preserved mid century interior, fantastic food, and timeless charm. The place is huge with two enormous dining rooms and a rad dive bar in the back

LAist

The pastrami is excellent; it's thick cut, with the perfect amount of saltiness, and it's not too fatty. The rye bread is the stuff dreams are made of; moist and bursting with flavor. Read more

Douglas James Ingle

Any soup you order will be amazing! I have had them all! The chopped liver is to die for...if you like chopped liver...LOL

Ashley Dando

Great service and large portions of traditional good food. Ask your server as they know the menu inside and out. Sit ‘under the trees ’ for a great view at the back

PureWow

Don’t miss the onion--it's got razor-thin slices of onion and poppy seeds galore. And good news: The bakery’s just been cleared to be rebuilt. Read more

Douglas James Ingle

Been coming here 40+ years. There is nothing bad on the menu and everyone is so friendly ! Had my own booth in the back section, when I was going to U.S.C.

R

Amazing deli food always! The corned beef on rye with chopped liver was great, and also visit the take out counter to get Jewish pastries and more to go.

Chefs Feed

LA has many classic diners and delis , but when Chef Thomas Keller of Ad Hoc needs a deli-sandwich fix, he always stops here for either the pastrami or the corned beef . Read more

Stephanie D

So much history in this place. Look at all of the cool photos on the wall! Neat phone booth area in the front of the second room too. And those huge, delicious sandwiches ... omg.

Chloe Peterson

So many things to choose from in the bakery , and they're all delicious! They'll even let you sample a little if you're having trouble deciding. Great for late night breakfast cravings.

Rachel Rebecca

The staff and there was friendly , after you get their attension. I had their pastry with potato in it, and something with chocolate I think, and both were actually really tasty!

Veronica Chavira

Famous LA spot that is more than a diner ! They have a deli ! Celebrity watching spot! Huge menu but everything is delicious. Generous portions and matzo ball soup is superb!

Jojo R.

You gotta love Canter's, it's an LA staple. Great old school ambiance. Try the Corned Beef Reuben . Get a Black & White cookie . Go on, just do it.

Jonathan Goldman

This place is extraordinary. Free parking for 90 minutes, open 24 hours , food quality is fresh & personalized service. Sue was my server and she was very friendly ! One-of-a-kind menu. A real gem in LA

Kelly Bone

Classic interiors and a surprising selection of vegetarian options ! Limited vegan options as well .

Adnan Manjal

Excellent place. Best deli in town . Go for the hot pastrami sandwich .

Barry Greenberg

The best in most areas....but I'm a huge, huge fan of the bakery . For a warm, embracing experience, go to Canter's. But for a pastrami sandwich , go to Langer's.

Kevin Marousek

I always order the corned beef and pastrami on rye with a kosher pickle on the side. Add a chocolate egg cream or a Newcastle to drink. Any baked good for dessert . Thank me later.

Offbeat L.A.

Authentic 1950s-designed Jewish deli that originally opened in Boyle Heights in 1931. Moved to its current location in 1953.

Michael P

Great place for late night eats! Matzo Ball Soup is a must! Pickled tongue sandwich is also great with hot mustard .

Mars

Kung Fu Vampire introduced me to this place. Corned beef sandwiches here are the fuckin shit. Guns N Roses took their first photo together here. Open 24 hours so it's a must on tour .

LA Weekly

Based at its Fairfax District location since 1953, the landmark Jewish restaurant has been a classic rock & roll hangout since the 1960s. Read more

LAist

Cheese Blintzes: Think sweet cheese (say cottage cheese , more than savory cheddar ), then wrap it in a thin, crepe-like exterior. Read more

Rj St Thomas

Get the fair fax sandwich ! Can't find a better place that makes a delicious corned beef/pastrami combo!

Max Orgeldinger

Uh boy do they know how to make sandwiches . Can't go wrong with the Reuben . Lovely interior.

Perry Edmundson

One of the best places in LA! Great food and great service! Don't forget to take home something from the display cases!

D O

A classic delicatessen on Fairfax. The food is good but the atmosphere and the crowd are just amazing. Have a cream soda . Love it!

Serious Eats

One of America's most infamous Jewish delis , where hopeful rockers come to eat at all hours, or drink at the attached Kibitz Room.

Derek Jones

LA's historic diner in Fairfax. Everything on the menu is good, so don't spend too much time choosing. Also, the bakery is MAGICAL.

Alex Cook

Best in the west, excellent food it's all good. I do recommend the Ruben sandwich and there homemade pickles .

Miramax

You're at an LA institution! Canter's made an appearance in the movie Swingers. The guys drive by the exterior on their caravan from the Beautiful Babies party in the hills to The Dresden.

Tom Patterson

The half pastrami sandwich with a cup of bean and barley soup is the perfect amount of food for lunch . Only $16.95

Dana Volkmer-Jones

Can never go wrong with Hot Corned Beef on Rye . However you CAN go wrong with Thanksgiving Dinner "everyday" - and the vile coffee - which tastes as if they've never changed out the grounds...

LA Weekly

Canter's now offers huevos rancheros and paninis , along with more than 15 salad options and gluten-free matzo. Read more

Erik Uriarte

Great old school Jewish deli food. Amazing pastrami . 24 hours means you can get your fix whenever you want.

George Ruiz

Without a doubt the best matzo ball soup anywhere. For variety, also try the MishMosh!

Michael Pilla

You might be here for corned beef or pastrami , but don't leave w/o picking up some of their delicious cookies and even more delectable rugallah in the bakery . You deserve a treat!

Pamela Brooks

Matzo ball soup is all I had and it was delicious. Loved the ambience and the service as well .

Jole P

The baked goods - especially the rugalach- are so satisfying. Definitely worth hitting up for brunch or something.

Michael A

Love the old school atmosphere. Love the food. Best cheese bagels in L.A.

Josef Szotten

Love love love it! Awesome staff - the perfect amount of sass. The veggie Ruben is amazing!

Justin Ordoveza

Good sandwiches and fast service . Very good chicken liver spread.

Warren Huart

I've been coming here ever since I moved to LA. I love it, great food and totally down to earth.

Mila Ioffe

Half sandwich special is the best option. Latkes are great too!

Eric Graciano

Anything with pastrami in the menu is awesome! & if the pastries are a delicious...

Thomas Colton

I'm gonna go ahead and be a hater and say that it's really not that amazing. Nate n Al's or the Norm's on La Cienega are much better options

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