Just had a pretty disappointing experience here. Came in to order 5:45 and I was really craving a tuna sandwich for dinner. Ordered it on sourdough but they were ok no problem. I'll have it on White. I want to sit down and when he delivered it, he apologized because they ran out of tuna, but he gave me the sandwich. Anyway it had about enough tuna for half a sandwich, and it was spread across everything he was trying to do right by me by giving me an extra bag of chips so that was nice I guess. But it made for a super lame dinner I ended up throwing most of the bread and lettuce away and left the place depressed. I suppose I should've asked for something different and maybe that's on me but next time when there's not enough to make a sandwich, maybe they shouldn't make a sandwich. Needless to say I won't be coming back. read more

We came here for lunch on the weekend and it was just what we needed to satisfy our deli craving. There is a deli counter for to go orders and also a sit down dining area. Service was relatively quick and the food was what we expected. They have several different kinds of mustard and condiments at each table which was fun to try! We got a chicken pot pie with fries and Reuben sandwich combo with latkes. read more

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Tried this place on a recommendation. Had a pastrami sandwich for $10.95. It wasn't particularly memorable either way. The menu is pretty extensive, at least. read more

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We wanted a breakfast takeout that we could bring to our hotel. We placed our order at the register and it was promptly prepared. I'm not sure this merits a New York type deli bagel description, but it was pretty good. read more

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What a fantastic little diner. Upon entry to the building you could just tell that the food was going to be fantastic. From the interior design to the employees the atmosphere was amazing. I ordered the smoked meat sandwich and wasn't disappointed with a legit Montreal feel. I highly recommend as a lunch spot if you're in the area. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Smoked meat sandwich combo - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This review is only based on one visit and one menu item: the French Toast. Upon looking at pics of this place on Yelp and Google, I thought the Corned Beef and Eggs Benedict looked great, but the French Toast stuck out to me the most since it looked like it was made with Chala bread. It also just looked delicious. Let me tell you... it's to die for. It doesn't jump out at you with a bold taste or like there is a ton of cinnamon, but the texture and doughiness of it is so nice. The chunks are big and fluffy, and the inside is airy. They're not dry nor are they too greasy. In a way, they almost feel like eating a big fresh doughnut. They come with an Aunt Jemima-style maple syrup, so it isn't the real stuff. However, I honestly prefer the cheap syrup, but that's just a possibly unconventional personal preference. Maybe someone should revoke my Canadian citizenship after that confession... Anywho, the price was roughly $10 and I felt it was pretty fair. I'd frequent this place much more often if the price were still in the $6-$7 range for a full order of French Toast, but I didn't feel ripped off afterwards or anything. There are spots to sit inside in the back and a decent setup on the sidewalk of 3 or 4 tables, but it's pretty busy out there. The lady who took my order was super friendly as well. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their deli cuts or soups. read more

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Smoke meat dry and lacked favour. Portion of meat on the small size. Fries ok but needed more

Omg i have been coming here through out the years..but ordered my first corn beef hash sandwich. . Mama mia delicious the spices, the meat, the hash sweet melody of everything coming together steaming up my mouth...there is a reason why this place is still here while the bloor street diner across the street went under.... Gem of a diner! read more

The New Yorker Deli - Corn beef hash sandwich - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm a little disappointed at this place. For the price I paid for my bacon+3 eggs breakfast I expect the quality to be a lot better. Instead what I got was an over-salted burnt mess. Other than the food, the service was great! And coffee was really good as well. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Coffee - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Boom and there goes the dynamite. Owner is very friendly sitting up front and volunteering all sorts of information. Printing mistake 10 years ago is still on the menu. I had to try it. Surprisingly delicious. I recommended it to my office mates. Smoked turkey, chopped liver and corned beef for $10.99 with fries and dill or slaw. Quick to go sandwiches too Dine in for about 30 Pop in, grab a bag and enjoy. This is the real stuff. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place probably good for one thing nostalgia. I had heard about the french toast being good here so had it bookmarked for a while. Sadly this was a greasy mess (which might be something some people crave). The menu is extensive and I might come back again to try the savory offerings. The french toast we tried though a good sized portion is deep fried and is devoid of the eggy taste one craves. The side of prepackaged sugary syrup instead of real maple syrup (this is Canada folks and I thought we are known for this) didn't help either. 2 stars. read more

The New Yorker Deli - French toast is greasy - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I appreciate that they operate during the Covid-19 time. However, the Reuben was hideous. It was cold, the bread was soggy and bland. In general, it was not seasoned well. The sandwich fell apart very fast which is another downfall. I could not even eat a half of it and had to eat something else. What a shame for a 16$ sandwich... read more

The New Yorker Deli - Reuben Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for lunch with a co-worker today since we've both never been here. The NY Deli is a popular place for breakfast and lunch. It's known for its variation of deli cuts like pastrami smoked meat to corned beef to name a few. Their selections are great and they have their usual special combos that are popular among its patrons whether here for breakfast or lunch. (not sure about dinner) Interior is spacious with plenty of seating and not to mention the artist mural of New York City on the backdrop/ wall reminds you where you're eating lol. I decided to try their Pastrami combo $14.50 which comes with pickles, slaw and potato looking hash brown/ patties. Portion-wise its worth it and the amount of pastrami in the sandwich is overflowing like pastrami-galore. poor bread was falling apart lol. Overall this place is a solid 4/5. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Meat combo, pastrami with pickles, slaw, potato, $14.50 - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you are of Asian descent, do not eat here. The breakfast special was good, but the servers are racist. When I ordered the breakfast special, the waitress did not respond so I repeated my order in which she snapped back "YES, I know what the breakfast special is." She served us with a bad attitude. Meanwhile at the table across from us sat a Caucasian family. To them she would say "Have a great weekend!" and cheerily served them. The food came relatively quickly and was an adequate serving size for the price. TL;DR, If you don't mind being stigmatized for being a minority, come enjoy the food. read more

The New Yorker Deli - The breakfast special - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Vernors ginger ale, tables full of mustard, and matzo ball soup. Three important ingredients in a great deli, and The New Yorker Deli has 'em all. The atmosphere is pretty sterile, with some pseudo-celebrity headshots on the wall. This won't impress most folks, but it really makes me incredibly cozy and happy. The old dudes serving up the corned beef sandwiches, pickles and other treats are great fellas, and I've never been disappointed. I'm especially in love with their matzo ball soup, complete with carrot hunks and extra salty broth. Slurp! read more

The New Yorker Deli - Ball! - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here for lunch on a Sunday. From the looks of it, it looks like your typical deli type style shop. IMO, deli's should have amazing corned beef. Did they???? Pros: -Clean -They had 4 different types of mustard - hot & spicy, sweet & spicy, honey mustard and regular. -Not too expensive at $7.99 a sandwich (I ordered a corned beef) Cons: -Sandwich wasn't massive. I was kind of expecting it to be massive considering sandwiches should be their specialty. -There was absolutely no toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles (it came on the side), etc. -The bread tasted very average. I actually found the bread a bit hard. It wasn't stale, but it just wasn't super soft or anything. Verdict: May visit again, but nothing spectacular. New Yorker Deli is misleading as this definitely did not feel like a sandwich from the Bronx. Oh yeah, and no, they didn't have an amazing corned beef sandwich. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I enjoy the food and all of the workers are so nice except for one. There's a creepy man who always says disturbing comments when I go in. Last time I was there my friend and I were continuously harassed by his inappropriate jokes despite him not being our server, to the point where our actual server had to tell him to leave us alone. I don't understand why he hasn't been fired yet because this happens every time I go. read more

Smoked meat/pastrami/brisket sandwiches are very good. Knish is extra tasty. Pickles are excellent. For a city that lacks in delis, this spot is a breath of fresh air, especially in the downtown core. Oy vey! I hope all this fat doesn't go straight to my tuches. read more

I came here last weekend for a deli breakfast and I had very low expectations based on many of the Yelp reviews I read and visiting this place in the distant past. My girlfriend got the corned beef with latkes and I got the pastrami with a knish. The portions of the sandwich were okay ( not huge) but the knish was quite large and came with beef gravy. Good variety of mustards on the table to add some umph to the meat. Prices were comparable to Capalanskys (maybe a dollar cheaper for the combo). Service was a bit unfriendly but fairly quick. read more

I've got several problems with this place. I swung by looking for a bite to eat and decided to give it a try. It was too early for deli for me so I grabbed a bagel with egg salad on it. It was $7. I figured that if it were $7 then it should be the best bagel I've had in my life....It wasn't. I also found this place lacked a menu for people ordering take out. So I just kind of was standing there trying to find something to eat and had to wait for a waiter to give me their menu. For a place that is trying to mimic New York (or at least I'm assuming they are based on their name alone), there should be something (or at least a condensed menu) for someone on the go or who works in the area. Maybe their deli is better, so I'll try them again in the future but this definitely wasn't a good impression. read more

I eat here quite a bit even though it's not the greatest. What can I say? I'm a masochist, and this place is close to my apartment. Here, you'll get your bacon and eggs with a side of indifference, and you'll like it, goddammit. The service can be a little hit or miss, and some servers are better than others (though none are particularly enthusiastic). You may not get your ass kissed, but at least you'll get your food fairly speedily. The sandwiches, while a far cry from Katz's in Manhattan (my personal favorite), are decent. The corned beef is sliced just right, with a good ratio of fat to meat. And you can't really beat the $4.99 breakfast special. And I prefer the matzoh ball (well, it's more like a trapezoid) soup here over Caplansky's. This place ain't bad, but it might fit the billl 'till your next trip to Manhattan. read more

I'm a little sad to see some of these negative reviews since this is my go-to place for brunch! Of course, I've only ever ordered two things on their menu, but they're so delicious that I never feel like venturing out and trying something different. First off, I need to mention the AMAZING french toast. I don't normally have a sweet tooth, but they make THE most phenomenal french toast I have ever had. They are so so SOOO light and fluffy! The boyfriend and I always make sure to get at least a half order, which comes with two pieces of toast, perfect for sharing. Next is the Eggs Benedict. I almost always order eggs benedict when I'm going out for brunch and while they don't make THE BEST I have ever had, it comes pretty damn close. Simple and no fuss, with perfectly poached eggs every time, I have nothing to complain. Once, they forgot to add the peameal bacon, but when we mentioned it to the waitress, she was so shocked and apologetic and immediately brought out a fresh plate. The home fries that come on the side are also delicious with very generous portions. For drinks, I always grab a coffee, which comes with free refills. Nothing special, but helps with the caffeine addiction. The boyfriend LOVES their fresh squeezed orange juice and I also enjoy stealing a few sips. This is a great little deli, that feels like a family-run business (I'm not sure if this is true. I have never asked). We come usually on the weekends around lunch time and while busy, it is never full, so we're always seated right away. The wait staff are very friendly, sometimes a little harried looking when it's busy, but always polite. I will always be coming back here. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Eggs Benedict and half order of French toast - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This cute deli shop located in Yorkville is definitely the kind of relaxed, laid back, Sunday pick me up we all need in our lives. Came here twice - for breakfast and for lunch. My boyfriend picked out this place - he lives in Yorkville and walks by it every morning on the way to work. Shoutout to him for the recommendation! They have a breakfast special for $5.50, but it is nothing special - just a combination of eggs, baked potatoes, toast, and bacon. Lunch however, is a completely different story. I cannot stress this enough but they HAVE THE BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH IN TOWN. I have not have a lot of pulled pork sandwiches in my life but this was definitely my best one (and this place will be hard to replace). Their coffees are terrible though, but the upside is that it is unlimited refills. The servers give it a homey feeling, it seems like a family owned business. This deli can get busy during lunch hours but definitely worth the wait. A little overpriced, but if you go for the pulled pork sandwich (with coleslaw) on the side, you can definitely do no wrong. read more

The New Yorker Deli - Delis Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The New Yorker was my go-to for a cheap breakfast way back in University. Not a lot has changed, despite a recent renovation. I was here for breakfast on the weekend. The New Yorker is still pumping out above-average breakfast standards. Large bacon and egg combos come with toast, and make sure to get the home fries. Meats are roasted in house and sliced thin at the front counter, not brought in pre-packaged. For the first time, I got the French Toast for the kids. It might not be for everyone, but it was incredible. Thick slices of toast are dipped and deep-fried, so there's a crisp outer coating. Almost verging on donut territory. Definitely will order next time. read more

Everything is freshly made. Everything tastes home made. The soups are not salty (you can do that yourself). Everyone has their version of what perfect is and the New Yorker is perfect because what you receive is exactly the way you wanted to taste! Surprise, even the hot dogs are the best in town! read more

Apparently the service might be shitty here but I can't remember cause I used to go here 20 years ago, and the service was decent, you gotta expect an old school diner has old school bitchy people working there and embrace it for what it is. Food is consistently good even 20 years later for delivery (Uber) Always says a cyclist will deliver your food but really they use cars and just don't want to register them, so food comes hot. Breakfast is great, consistent, even for delivery. Pastrami is great. I would never order smoke meat in Toronto. Corned beef is good. Overall, I recommend based on quality and prices for the items I mentioned only. These places are a dime a dozen in the T-dot. read more

Different restaurants will call Eggs Benedict (but with smoked salmon instead of ham) different things. Eggs Benjamin, Eggs Charlotte, Eggs Royale... Walked in today and - to clarify before I placed my order - asked, "Now, with the smoked salmon - would that be the Eggs Benjamin?" and was asked, "WHAT?" read more

It's is SO good here. The chicken soups are the best anywhere. Delish Knish! friendly happy staff and clean clean clean!

Had to stop in for a quick take out wrap. Liked the selection on the menu, and thought of doing something more traditional deli but settled for a turkey wrap. Wasn't disappointed...big chunks of roast turkey with mayo and Swiss cheese made for a very filling wrap. As a bonus, I happened to see a local celebrity ... none other than the "Cash Man" ...jeweller Russell Oliver...who had stopped in for a bite from his nearby store. On the downside, I was in a bit of a time crunch but there was confusion by the staff as to who was actually serving take out customers and the wrap took longer than I thought was necessary. The place is small and cozy which can be good or can be bad depending on what you like and how busy it gets. read more

Very nice breakfast menu and dining area, as well as outdoor seating. I ordered the veggie and cheese omelette which came with very nice crispy home fries and 2 pieces of toast. Service was quick and the serving size was great for the price. Excellent service from the waitress. Will be coming back again when I'm in the area! read more

This is my go to breakfast joint every time I visit Toronto. Always getting their delicious fried french toast. I'll pay the premium price for a lunch or dinner where the presentation and intriguing environment are part of the fee. However, all of that is irrelevant to me when it comes to breakfast, I just want delicious food. I've only come here for breakfast and this place nails it every time. read more

I write this in the middle of a Yelp review jag, in advance of a trip to the real Big Apple. The New Yorker Deli has been around forever in Toronto terms. It opened in the dying days of the last millennium, the pet project of a refugee from the Pickle Barrel. In some respects, the menu hearkens back to the days when the Pickle Barrel was an honest-to-goodness Deli; before Rose Reisman decided that "deli classics' meant edamame this and portobello that. The woman is a menace to society. As its name suggest, the New Yorker's menu hews close to deli staples. Chicken soup arrives with noodles, chicken kreplach, giant matzo ball or some combination of all three. The broth shows evidence of chicken-contact, although it is likely fortified with lotsa salt and possible a boullion cube. Kreplach filling tastes light despite a heavy wrapper. The matzo ball is more mush than dumpling, but it's just what the doctor ordered if you've got a head cold. Sandwiches are decidedly second-tier deli, sourced from third-party suppliers. They lose point for freshness, but hand-sliced and served lean-to-medium they fill a hole in the bay street dining scene. silverstein's rye bread redeems when fresh, and proper brown speckled deli mustard helps along side properly vinegared, not-too-sweet cole slaw. A pack of party sandwiches to go may be expensive for what you get at $6, but sometimes you just want cute crustless sammies accompanied by chips and chocolate milk. Don't judge me. Salads are fresh, but if you order a salad at a deli as your meal, you're no friend of mine. Diners expecting a true New York deli experience will be disappointed. There are no barrels of complimentary full and half sour pickles, and the fancy soda pops are Boylans rather than Dr. Browns. While the food has its highs and lows, they're secondary to servers who remember me from my regular visits for greasy breakfast specials and challenges to the "bottomless coffee" policy. Seriously; I'm a caffeine addict now, but would have been a candidate for an intervention way back when. The $2.99 breakfast special I ordered back then is now closer to 5 bucks; the eggs are still better over-easy than scrambled (they vary from properly creamy to overcooked strips of rubber), the sausage and bacon both mahogany crisp (especially when ordered "burnt to hell". Rye toast and bagels are the best toasted options, slathered with salted butter. Home fries are salty crispy cubes of prefab goodness. Portions vary from skimpy to substantial depending on who's manning the stove. Coffee is adequate, but really more about quantity than quality. Even better, there's NYC prints on the walls and a mural that stretches along the back wall of the joint. In this faux New York, the World Trade Centre still stands. If only it were still thus. read more

I order from here often to get my fix for a corned beef sandwich. The Latkas are great too! And oh, the dilll pickles are yummy.

What to say, what to say? I went here when I was a sleep-starved, movie-screen blinded Film Festival employee, dragged there bleary-eyed and starving by a friend after finishing my 6 am shift. It was across the street from where I worked, so that was pretty much enough for me. The name. Why must they call it by that name? If they hadn't, I could have just enjoyed my sandwich for what it was (a pretty alright little sandwich, with no pressure on it to be anything else), instead of being lured in by a claim that could never be substantiated. Not that I was (lured). It is the very incorrect impression they have of themselves as being comparable to authentic NY Deli meat that leaves me unable to give them a 3. The candour with which my sister asked "is this anything like New York City, *really*?" was inappropriate but matched with equal sassiness by the waitress who assured us with confidence that we wouldn't be disappointed. Well, we would have, had we believed her. The applesauce even came in a packet, as though it were McDonald's barbecue sauce. Seriously? read more

shittiest food ... came by when I was on my lunch break, and discovered torontos worst restaurant ever. I was surprised chicken pot pie was on the menu... they microwaved my pie (I can see them make it ) and for some reason they poured gravy on top of my pot pie... the chicken noodle soup ... is suppose to come with chicken is it not? well not in this case. not a single chicken piece was in my "soup" that tasted very close to tap water. the waiter was like "oh you wanted chicken in it? sometimes they ask" well no shit. chicken noodle soup is SUPPOSE to have it.... read more

Agreed with the other reviewer below that this place is racist towards Asians. We dined in on a Saturday brunch. Our waiter kept making unpleasant comments towards me since the beginning. When the food came out I said thanks but he said to me "at least look at the food and not your phone" (?!). Sorry but it's not his business what I want to look at. For some reasons his rude comments were directed towards me only but not my boyfriend. I really hope he was trying to be funny but his facial expressions and tone were not friendly. They also tried to upsell us and added things to our bills that we did not order. They brought out 2 cups of coffee when we ordered 1 and added some items onto the bills. When addressed the waiter made it seemed like it was not his fault and mentioned that his colleague made the mistakes. Be sure to check your bills before paying!! read more

I was very disappointed with my pastrami sandwich. The meat was more salty than spiced, and as for my latkes, they were greasy and not all that tasty. Plus, the applesauce does indeed come in a packet. The pickle was okay, but nothing special. One redeeming feature is the variety of mustards available on the table. I don't think this place is really worth going to, but they do have a great location. However, for my pastrami fix, I'd never come back here again. I'd rather go to Shopsy's over down in the Eaton Centre or Mel's on Bloor. read more

Toronto is not New York and it never will be. There is a limited amount of good pizza and bagels, taxis can take forever, and people on the subway are not scary.* Despite being located in Toronto, The New Yorker Deli is still pretty good. I am actually surprised I hadn't reviewed this place yet, as I have some work friends who like it so much, we go on a semi-regular basis. As a repeat customer, I have tried a variety of lunch options, including the smoked meat sandwich (mmmm), bagels with various toppings, BLTs, and salads. I have liked all of it, with one exception. Don't get the chicken salad unless you want something that I don't think IS legitimate chicken salad. Their chicken salad has egg in it. At this deli, when you ask the question, "what came first: the chicken or the egg?" they answer "who cares? we'll combine them!" In my opinion, it doesn't work, and it's nasty. When I did order it once, they were very kind and took it back with no charge, but I was still unsettled. Gross chicken salad. Service is pretty good. It gets busy at lunch, and sometimes you'll wait for a table, but they turn-over pretty quickly. When you get a deli sandwich, there's a variety of mustards on the table to dress it.** *They may be stupid, but not scary **although not the most high-end mustards in the world, more like Webers and Guldens. read more

Skip the fries and get the latkas, they're a bit greasy but soo delicous. Especially with their vinegary coleslaw, my favourite kind. Their fries are also good in a nostalgic cafeteria fries kinda way. The service in this place isn't always the greatest so I often opt for take away and just eat in the near by lawns of UofT or bring it home but they do offer some good food at decent prices but I do like that they offer a wide selection of mustards on the table when you dine in. It's a nice place with good food, but clearly a deli and not looking to be more. read more

Been here twice, both times the service was slow. The deli sandwiches are great, but my eggs benedict had a solid yolk and was swimming in overly salty hollandaise. Breakfast special is a good deal, but other food it hit or miss. Worth a try. read more