The New Yorker Deli

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.

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…

Went this morning to have breakfast… the servers didnt even acknowledge us… we sat at a table and the waiters kept passing by us as if we were ghosts. There was an old waitress who acted as if she was 20, and two caucasian waiters whose careers as actors never took off and it seemed they were blaming us for it. I took some pics before leaving and the rude waiters can be seen in it.

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.

How hard is it to serve a good burger? The New Yorker Deli proved that a burger as big challenge for them. Cold bums (with some burned garlic slices on the top!) and bad tasting hamburger (was that really ground beef?) equals to a burger fail. I’m definitely not coming I back.

I came here looking for a late breakfast. They have a $ 5.99 breakfast special and so I ordered two eggs. toast, and makes sure you order the corned beef hash! Don’t expect your typical hash for this — I think that what they use is the super-​tasty guts from the inside of a kishka! Perfect about of spice and flavour! Looks like a hockey puck but is seriously good. Service was good as well. What I really liked about this place was the fact that it is accessible. Great wide aisles and hallway, leading to another wide hallway with a truly accessible washroom. Bravo! We need more of these in our city!

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!

Ive always seen this place when walking along bay street and the other day I decided to go in and give it a try after I noticed the breakfast special.
The breakfast special has eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes and your choice of bacon, ham or sausage. I had the bacon.
The Resturant was clean and the person who greeted me was friendly both times I’ve been here its been the same worker and hes never been rude to me.
The food is great! The home fries are awesome theyre seasoned perfectly! I recommend those also the eggs which i ordered scrambled were cooked well and tasted as if they had been seasoned well. The toast seems to be good quality it’s definitely not wonder bread.
Overall, this place is great and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good breakfast deal in the downtown core.

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.

Their sandwiches are ok at best and the portions are pretty mediocre for the price you pay. If you have a hankering for deli in downtown then go for it… it’s better than Druxy, but there are definitely better ones in town

Been here many times over the past ten years — great food !!! Best french toast, great breakfast, yummy cut meat sandwiches. Delicious lox — egg, etc.

This is more of a 2.5÷5. Came here for a quick breakfast stop. Let me tell you the service here is slow. It took 15 minutes for them to come to our table. The staff are not friendly. The only ok thing about this place is the food. It was just OK. I definitely wont be returning.

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.

I don’t even want to give this place one star! Horrendous and lengthy service. The depressing and sad faced waitress (who clearly knows nothing about customer service) brought each breakfast item out individually and at different times rather than putting it all on one plate. To make matters worse, I waited 25 minutes for this and everything she brought was wrong. To top off my morning breakfast experience, I was forced to listen to her father (the owner) shouting at her repeatedly for screwing up. Do NOT waste your money on this place.

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.

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.

Went in on a whim one day when I was craving poutine. They didn’t have it on the menu but they did make it. It was a’ight but I woudn’t get it again. Obviously this place is meant for sandwiches.

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.

I write this in the middle of a Unilocal 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.

Decidedly adequate smoked meat. Piled reasonably high but sure doesn’t compare to Montréal and Dunn’s Toronto is still better. Price was $ 12 for the combo. The choice between pickle and slaw had me perplexed. Come on. How much is a pickle? The fries weren’t Schwartz’s quality. You do get a choice between home fries, fries, and potato latkes. I’d probably go for the latkes if I went back.
Business was brisk this Sunday morning, however, which might say something.