Friendly service and simple delicious sandwiches make this place a go to. Ted makes really fresh, quality sandwiches. The kaiser bun is so soft, the meat is freshly sliced then stacked high, options of mustard, cheeses, lettuce and tomato. It is quite the exercise for old jaw to unhinge to its max to make way for enjoyment of his meat combos. His famous Roast Beef is cooked to a rare-medium, not well done like at the supermarket. I would have preferred a horseradish Mayo instead of the mustard, maybe you can ask if that's an option on your next visit. The Fight Club is an assortment of meats, and for $8.50 it's a great deal. Now these are not Foodie sandwiches, nothing extra unique to be discovered, it's just fresh, quality and made with a smile for you. They also sell frozen meals and soups to go. I have a heavy tray of Eggplant Parm in the freezer, will comment on that after it's gets baked. I'm ordering a sandwich platter for a potluck, he makes the traditional sliced bread, deli meat triangles or sliders from his wall menu(these are $3.50 each). read more

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Cute little shop on main street for sandwiches. Saw really great reviews on yelp so wanted to try it out! Honestly, loved the vibe on the place. Super homey feeling and the blackboard styled menu was cool. Owner seemed nice as well. For my order I got takeout on the Friday special - Hot roast beef sandwich ($8) and a chicken samosa ($2). I think I enjoyed the sandwich a decent bit. Definitely fair priced and came with lettuce, onions, and cheese. However, the sandwich was super greasy and when we ordered, he just microwaved it lol. At least subway will put it in an oven. The samosa was pretty tasty though. Overall, I think my experience lacked a bit but maybe their cold roast beef is better (but it also wasn't available when I went). 3.5/5 stars. read more

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I've bookmarked Mother's Deli & Bakery for years. But the stars never seem to align. I guess, I don't pass by Markham Main Streer that often to begin with. At times where I ended up there, it's either a day off for them or they were closed for some reason (the were closed for a bit during the summer). This fall, I finally got a chance to visit for all the wrong reasons (a family member had to go for a nearby hospital visit). Upon arrival, the owner was extremely welcoming. I ordered a roast beef sandwich and chatted it up a bit with him. I asked him how business was during the pandemic and he expressed that times have been tough, considering that they no longer have the contracts to supply nearby schools with lunches due to Covid restrictions. He's keeping positive but he was concerned about the viability of the business going forward. Now that it's winter, I'm happy to see that their business is still hanging around. Back to the food. It's a pretty big sandwich for the price you pay. Aside from quantity, the quality is equally satisfying. Their signature homemade roast beef is served on a fresh Kaiser bun. The roast beef had a good beefy taste and had good texture to it since they make them medium rare. Next time I get the sandwich, I would definitely ask them to go a bit more heavy on the Mayo and to add a dash of mustard (I opted for no mustard the other time). I also wanted to pick up some bagels on the way out, but they stopped making bagels on weekdays due to the pandemic. I haven't been back since but I hope things are back on track for them. Moms and pops shops like Mother's Deli and Bakery deserves everyone's support! read more

Excellent service, excellent food and very friendly service. Great catering too! Mother's Deli is always consistently good. read more

The owner was friendly and helpful but the food that I bought was very sub standard. Bought 3 frozen dishes as wife was under the weather. Chicken pot pie was the best of the lot but only mediocre. The Shepards Pie & Mac and Cheese were very salty and tasteless. I also had a Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. It was if the chef had never experienced the real thing. Just ate it as I was hungry. read more

I was really sad when I found out that my favourite Raymerville Deli and Bakery closed down after 35 years. It was a high school favourite back in the day, so off I went to go find another deli for my sandwich cravings. This shop popped up on Yelp and it was Italian as well so I had to go try. I ordered the Fight Club, Homemade roast beef, and the Falafel (vegan). They don't exactly tell you the ingredients of the Fight club, but upon eating it, it looked like a mixture of prosciutto, black forest ham and another type of ham? (not sure). All the sandwiches were delicious with the option of adding red peppers, and other condiments! You are also able to pick the type of bread you want (from rolls to pizza shaped to bagels) Simple and lots of meat for the price ($7.99). I just wish they had a little bit more options for types of deli meat, but I will return again for my fill. read more

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I have been to Mother's a few times now and have sampled the roast beef, the falafel and some of the take home goods like the sausage roll and the garlic bagel chips. Everything is delicious, truly. A lot of love goes into this food. The roast beef is epic as noted by others. I was skeptical in my first visit and the owner was like "just taste it". He gave me a small piece and that's how the love story began. The owner is SO NICE. He seems to truly enjoy his deli and his customers. The food is very cheap, which is a bonus. I would say my only complaint is that there doesn't seem to be a wide array of sandwich toppings, especially condiments. Mayo, mustard, yawn. Boring. And my falafel, for example, was simply lettuce, tomato, tahini and hot sauce (homemade hot sauce!). It was damn good, but I see room for growth. I will continue to support this fine neighbourhood deli. read more

My vegan buddy has been raving for months over the falafel sandwiches served at Mother's deli so I finally swung by one afternoon. Ted, the owner of the deli is a really friendly guy who greeted us with a warm smile as soon as we came in. I waited about ten minutes for the falafel sandwich as the falafel was being made fresh. My buddy was right, the sandwich was delicious. The spices blended really well the toppings and the sauce that Ted added. I was still a little hungry so Ted suggested I try one of the beef patties, which to my surprise was larger than both my hands and only $2. It was a little spicy, but Mother's deli is definitely my new go to place for falafels and beef patties. read more

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Went in for the beef patties that were sold out at 11:45am. Ugh! I went for the veal sandwich & 6.50 and the sausage roll $2.50. The veal was dry but the rest of the sandwich was great with grilled veggies and lots of tomato sauce. The sausage roll was fantastic, especially if you like sausage rolls. Service was pretty friendly. Would go back and try the roast beef and beef patty! read more

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Nice deli with friendly owner. You pick your bread, and meat and he will put together a sandwich for you. It's a perfect place to grab a quick bite read more

Hands down legit roast beef sandwich!! Ted is super friendly and eager talk, prices are fair! This place has foodie written all over it! Tee tells me they are know for their roast beef sandwich, I saw the massive chunk of roast roast, home cooked, medium to medium raw, and Ted was feeding through a Deli slicing machine. The roast beef is legit, no preservatives, home cooked roast beef. $6.50 plus Tax. read more

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Great place to go...... Website says they're open at 9:30. The sign in the window says they're open at 10:00 I get there ar 10:30 and the place is closed. Today is Thursday and I'm looking for bread, fresh baked bread. I called (905)-910-1111, the number in the window, 'Oh, we open it 11:00 because of Covid" Okay so when will the bread be ready? 'Oh, we only do bread on Saturday because of Covid.' Great, I went to No Frills, around the corner on Hwy 7. Will I go back? Not likely. read more

Wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches! Mother's bakery is small local bakery located along Main Street which has an easy to find red sign. As you go in, you will be greeted with a tasty dessert case with about 4-5 tables for seating. But the back is where the magic happens! At the rear, you will find loaves of fresh baked bread, buns and bagels along with a deli counter. They have a standard daily menu with funky names for sandwiches along with the daily specials on a chalk board. To start, you grab some tongs and pick your bun, next up decide on your meat, cheese and topping. They also have a small prepared salad area to go with your sandwich. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and a falafel pita. First up, the falafel was nice and crunchy in a soft pita - great taste at a a great price. But the winner is the chicken parmigiana - inside I had 2 big slices of crispy breaded chicken layered with a sweet tomatoes sauce and sweet peppers. The bread was soft and chewy which was perfect to absorb the sauce - overall an excellent lunch! I also noticed they have a variety of cold and frozen entrees like stuffed peppers, eggplant parmigiana, soups and etc. I will definitely come back to try others. Great place for lunch! read more

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Really wonderful deli experience. Not pretentious. Sandwich was great. Fresh bread, freshly sliced meat, veggies were crisp. They sell a good mix of stuff - prepared stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbages, lasagna, Jamaican patties. Great selection. Friendly owner. Clean. ....this is a happy place. read more

Mother's Deli & Bakery - Delis Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I had a sandwich here and for the price youre paying it is good! As this place give you great bang for your buck definitely will be staple when I am looking for a quick eat, cheap and on the go! also owner is super friendly! which is another reason why I will come back here and support this business! read more

Love this place! Stopped by for lunch with my boyfriend. We had a "fight club" and a turkey sandwich on baguettes. Simple sandwiches with fresh ingredients, absolutely delicious! We got coffees and a box of their home shortbread cookies ($6) that we're trying our best from polishing off in one setting. Will definitely be back! read more

Really good made to order sandwiches! Basic, fresh, and uncomplicated. The beef samosas are perfect for a snack. Staff are very friendly, especially the owner. If they had a few other sides for lunch, the seating area would be a bit more inviting. read more

Love the service and loved the subs! I really like that you can pick and choose which type of bread you want as well. Everything is neatly organized with instructions! read more

Mothers is one of my go to places since he has been on Carleton. Ted contributes to the community and is a true family run establishment. Great turkeys, fantastic tomato sauce and much much more! read more

Mother's Deli is a fantastic spot owned by Ted, a guy who always has a smile on his face. Ted offers up great options for breakfast and lunch on the go as well as prepared meals for dinner. I always hit Ted's for his fantastic Roast Beef for sandwiches, but he has lots of options for a hot lunch. Definitely a local favorite run by a guy with a big heart! Ted also offers up fresh Turkeys for the holidays, which are free range; freshly prepared and bottled pasta sauce at harvest time and fresh Tzatziki that is killer. read more

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Great service and fresh food daily! He never scams people for the food they get, and he always does his best to give the most he possibly can in a sandwich. I'm a vegetarian so he adds many mixes and options to my sandwich. read more

I came here for lunch with my coworker for the first time because of the great reviews and had such a great experience. The owner was super friendly! I got the falafel pita for $4.99 - I'm picky when it comes to falafel but this was sooo good! I could do without the tahini as I thought it was a bit sour but other than that it was perfect. My co-worker got a homemade beef patty which was different but so yummy and flavorful! He also got a veal sandwich which was really good too. Will definitely come back to try the other sandwiches - the turkey sandwich looks amazing! read more

I love you TED, thanks for making my sandwich everyday. You always make my food fresh and delicious. P.S: try the soup, its out of this world. read more

Wonderful food, but topped by such warm and friendly service. The owners truly care about their business and it shows.

This is the best deli you'll come across. Low priced, great tasting, and good attitude. Every thing you'll get is fresh and home made. The owner (Ted) is nice and friendly, welcoming his guests with a wave and serving you with a smile. The specials are to die for, usually pasta of some sort with Ted's homemade sauce for only 4.50. If you're not for pasta try something new and buy a beef patty, spicy or not, for 1.60. Located right beside a school, it tends to be busy around 1, but this is the only downside. A nice family run place to eat in a nice neighbourhood with a friendly atmosphere. Though the kids can sometimes be loud and rowdy (I should know, I was part of them), it's still not a place to pass down. if you're in the area, go for it. read more

Delicious sandwiches and great selection. There was even a vegan option - a fantastic falafel pita. The owner was so friendly and welcoming. If I was a local I would eat there all the time. A great small business to support! read more

Yep, I live nearby in walking distance and I have always said for years we need a bakery and deli on the strip. Great sandwiches at a good price, nice staff. Time to diversify a little with more of a selection of whole wheat and additional styles of bread products, for starters. Consider opening on Sundays 1/2 days, in order to minimize stale dated potentials and allow us more shopping opportunities read more

Thank you Ted. I cannot thank you enough for your excellent customer service and delivering beyond expectations. I wanted to send a meat and cheese platter to a good friend of mine in Markham as he lost his mother yesterday and I could not find anyone in the area that would deliver due to Covid-19. Ted was extremely helpful and delivered his delicious Mac and Cheese, Veal Parmesan and Shepherds Pie to my friend's home in less than 2 hours. Again, Thank you Ted. read more

Mother's Deli is a medium sized family-owned place, with great food for amazing prices. Their main draws are catering, lunch, and pre-cooked meals. There's an amazing assortment of options, and something for everyone, vegetarians, picky eaters, and those with allergies. Mother's is a nut-free environment, which is great for students at the school close by. For lunch, there's some great options, the special (pasta, turkey, poutine, etc.) that is only served on weekdays, pre-cooked options (homemade beef patties, sausage rolls, pockets) that are heated up for you, and sandwiches/wraps (which are fully customizable). I highly recommend the falafel wrap, a great choice for vegetarians, and the sandwiches, which are loaded with meat. Some of my personal fave meats are the homemade roast beef (a must try if you're new to mother's), the Montreal smoked meat (arguably the biggest portioned), and the spicy calabrase (That's off the standard menu, but you can order a sandwich with any meat on the deli board, just ask the price first). Ted (the owner) and his wife are friendly, and make sure you get what you want. The catering is also a big draw. I haven't had the catering, though if it is as good as everything else on the menu, you will enjoy it. They also have great free-run turkeys for the holidays (the stuffing is to die for!) and tomatoes from Mark Cullen's (a famous gardener who writes for the Toronto Star) garden. As well, check out the drinks, which are cheaper then the equivalent next door. Considering the price, I'd say the service is the best I've had at a place with such a cheap menu. Overall, Mother's is a great lunch place with a good bang for buck. Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 6/5 Tips: Located fairly close to a school, it will be very busy between 12:50 and 1:50 on weekdays. Get drinks from here instead of Daisy Mart (A convenience store next door). It's cheaper and you're supporting local business! Sandwiches can be ordered with any meat and most cheeses that are on the board. Specials are always $4.50 read more

I've been here for years, ever since I was an elementary student at the school nearby. Not only is the boss there friendly and eager to make conversation with you, the food is great and cooked with a lot of favour. Always a plus! read more

Ted is amazing, he and his wife know everyone in Unionville and we love them back. They also love ALL the kids who walk over from Berczy school next door for lunch and treat them all w just as much respect as a VIP - once my 11 yr old was $2 short on his lasagna meal ( I wasn't there ) and Ted said don't worry about it. The food is incredible especially veal sandwiches and those amazing shortbread desserts - I wish them all the good fortune they deserve- sincerely Trish read more

Best roast beef sandwiches and falafel! Ted is so nice and really makes the place special. The roast beef is homemade and doesn't taste at all like the stuff you get at grocery store. He freshly fries the falafel for each order and paired with the spicy sauce they are amazing. read more

Great sandwiches and great service! Ted is super friendly and the prices are very fair. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Large variety of delicious and wholesome food. Warm, friendly staff. These two factors, along with a nice area to sit down make this place a definite win! (I particularly recommend the No.3 Sandwich and the home-made beef patty.) read more

Best falafel sandwich I've had in the GTA! Ted and his falafel are the reason I keep coming back, even after moving to Yonge and Eglinton. read more

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Oh my goodness if I could give a thousand stars, I would. My family and I have been eating the roast beef sandwich for over 20 years. It is absolutely delicious in every way. We are not talking cold cuts - this is FRESH BEEF, they make in-house and slice to order. It is perfectly medium-rare EVERY SINGLE TIME. Equally amazing is that the owner is gracious, friendly, and unendingly hospitable. Worth the trip every time! read more

Best deli ever great sandwich's and also amazing assortment of cheese and meat and bread.They also have a great selection of take home appetizers like samosa and patty which are delicious.The Thursday special sandwich was philly cheeseteak best sandwich i have ever had definitely would recommend read more

love this place! tim is so kind and treats all his customers like family. i highly recommend the falafel sandwich as it's a tasty and affordable vegan option read more

Great place! Homemade beef patties not very traditional but spicy and amazing ! Chocolate chip cookie is also very good. Owner is super friendly, will definitely be back read more

Amazing service with a smile every time. We have been long time customers (over ten years). Ted, the owner, is great! Their beef patties are our favourite. read more