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Hours
Sun
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mon
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tue
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thu
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $22.00
CUISINES
Deli, Diner, Canadian, Soups
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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Pancer's Original Deli is a full-service traditional delicatessen. Serving corned beef, pastrami, baby beef, roast beef, smoked turkey and other deli favorites for over 60 years. Other deli favorites include latkas, knishes, cabbage rolls, matzoh ball soup and cabbage borscht soup. Family owned and operated, come on in and be part of the family.On-Line ordering available thru our website or UberEATS.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $22.00
CUISINES
Deli, Diner, Canadian, Soups
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Pancer's Original
1. The Best deli in Toronto
"the best delis I’m the city,
We’ve been going to Pancer’s for years"
rozp539
2. We make our own meats!
"Everything here is freshly made from fresh ingredients"
cl1kker
3. Montreal Smoked Meat
"This deli rivals if not exceeds in quality any deli in Montreal"
newfoodie2015
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4.0
138 reviews
Excellent
71
Very good
47
Average
7
Poor
4
Terrible
9
KhalingSteve
Chur128 contributions
Favourite Review
Aug 2023 • family
You have to start by asking if they have any Diet Vernors. They don't have any as DIET Vernors -- unavailable for years in Canada -- but you have to ask anyway. An institution like Pancer's is a little steeped in little traditions like this. I always order an extra dill pickle. On Saturday we started with a knish and a cabbage roll to share. We all had sandwiches on rye ("with kimmel?" and the correct answer is "yes"). I asked about Montreal smoked meat and was recommended not to go there, it being Toronto we were having lunch in, not Montreal. Go for the pastrami with extra spice. One of our group had the chopped liver and was very happy. Several others had the "baby beef" (i.e. veal). More dill pickles were ordered. It was great!
Written August 28, 2023
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for your kind words and the great review
Written September 20, 2023
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Petsitter4U
Oshawa104 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I have been eating Pancer's Deli for over 50 years.
Stan passed down a recipe for success! The family run Deli makes you feel like Toronto is still a small community.
The food is outstanding; Pastrami or a Corned Beef Sandwich on Rye with Mustard, a Kosher Dill Pickle, & Potato Salad...the ideal deli meal!! Parking is limited so choose your timing accordingly.
Written February 11, 2020
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Mpancer
It’s always nice to get a review from a long time member of our Deli family. Thank you so much for taking the time.
Written February 12, 2020
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Ryan S
Reading91 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
i was visiting Toronto and someone planted the seed for having a great smoked meat sandwich so my friend suggested Pancer's. It was exactly what I was looking for. My sandwich was great and the pickles were delicious. A great unpretentious lunch. Highly recommended.
Written January 1, 2020
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Mpancer
Thank you for such a great review. We are glad you found us and hope you will be back again.
Written February 1, 2020
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Adam J
Delray Beach102 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
This was within walking distance of where we were staying, and we were craving matzo ball soup and some smoked meats. It was ok. The service was lackluster and I believe it is because two servers were dealing with a packed dining area in a cramped restaurant. Could have been were we got COVID but I'm not pointing fingers. It was just so mediocre. Wolfie's and Dave's would have been better choices had we had wheels.
Written October 31, 2022
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Shvanski
Winnipeg93 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Since I moved from Toronto 30 years ago I always come to Pancers when I visit. This time in I found out that they no longer make fricassee. A terrible tragedy. Seven years ago I was given hints as to how to make the Pancers pastrami (by far the best on the planet).
I would love to find the recipe for Pancers fricassee and share it with my friends in Winnipeg who have never heard of such a dish. A bucket list item in my opinion.
Growing up in Toronto and playing BB baseball at Clanton Park. After the game going to Pancers and start off with a sumptuous bowl of fricassee followed by the most delicious pastrami sandwich ever (a little extra spice please). Life was perfect.
Written November 22, 2022
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for your wonderful comments and the great review. I also used to play baseball in the Clinton Park. Good memories.
Written July 9, 2023
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Avinash
1 contribution
May 2021 • none
I loved their corned beef, it was juicy and tasted great. I met their cashier called Sajeef, he was such a friendly guy to speak to over there. I must say he can crack some pretty good jokes. His smile can make you smile. I would love to visit this place again to try out some of their other dishes
Written June 28, 2021
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Mpancer
Thanks for the great review and rating.
Written July 4, 2021
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Aaron W
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
I spent my youth going to Pancer’s deli, I moved east about a one hour away. I recently found myself at my old haunt, I had forgotten how marvellous it was, the menu is complete. Everything was extensive and the staff could not have been nicer. It was clean with a warm atmosphere and they had a beautiful sign clearly stating that “Bullying will not be tolerated”. This feature alone made me feel safe and welcome.
I used to go to another deli that was closer however, I prefer the corned beef and their chicken noodle soup with a matzo. Once a month I drive in to North York and I anxiously await my next visit to try the numerous choices available to me.
Written July 3, 2023
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for your wonderful comments and the great review
Written July 9, 2023
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abe1952
Miami5 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
Haven’t been here for many years. I tried them again a few weeks ago. Very yummy. However, today, June 14, I ordered a baby beef sandwich and a Kishka to go. I was hoping to have the sandwich for lunch and the Kishka for dinner. But the sandwich was so bad I couldn’t eat it and had to eat the Kishka for lunch. I never realize that baby beef liver could have so much fat. There was even a few big chunks of fat. Even the part that was meat was very dry. Very disappointing. I guess I will go back to centre Street deli. The sandwich was $17 plus tax. What a waste.
Written June 14, 2024
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Michael Pancer
Sorry for your experience.
Written July 26, 2024
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Douglas W
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
Love the Pastrami here. Ordered regular but would order the lean next time. The latkes were have burnt and tasteless. French fries are also tasteless. While I love this place they should pay a little more attention to detail. Sometimes with success, you become complacent.
Written December 14, 2023
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for your input. I will ensure things are taken care of.
Written January 17, 2024
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Heatison
Peterborough & the Kawarthas1432 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
Went on a Saturday and was seated right away. The waitress Michelle was outstanding, very polite and friendly. Got the Corn Beef Lean Combo. It was served quick and fresh. Fries crispy, but not greasy and I could barely fit my mouth around the sandwich.
Still a very good place to get authentic Deli Corn Beef.
Will be back
Written June 11, 2022
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Mpancer
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.
Written June 19, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ontario
60 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
My grandparents were friends with the owners and we went to Pancer’s old location regularly, back in the ‘60’s & 70’s.
Fast forward, many years later. I live out of town and decided to go for a soup and sandwich.
While there’s not much ambiance, the food is still excellent.
The best part of my experience though was my server. I hope I get her name correct. I believe it is Christine.
She was attentive, friendly, professional and appeared to anticipate our needs before we asked.
A class act in our books!
She deserves a raise!
Written October 13, 2024
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HCTKBT
Toronto17 contributions
Jul 2022 • solo
This is easy. Simply the best old fashioned style Toronto Deli. It might in fact be the only one left so we only hope it never closes. Outstanding corned beef and pastrami. Best kishka with a mouthwatering gravy! Love the cabbage borscht too. It’s a Toronto icon.
Written July 3, 2022
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Mpancer
Thank you for your very kind words.
Written July 4, 2022
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D L
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • couples
Been there many of times but today that was the best Montreal smoked meat sandwich I’ve had in 30 years equal to or better than Rue Saint Catherine’s Montreal!
Written August 3, 2024
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John E
34 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Great food. Has the charm of an old-world deli. The staff is great, the food quality is great and the selection is excellent.
Written January 10, 2024
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for the great review and your kind words
Written January 17, 2024
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PrpleAce
Los Angeles159 contributions
Sep 2023 • solo
Thank goodness for a real deli in Toronto! It’s a bit of drive for me but I will make the journey to get a proper pastrami sandwich!
Written September 1, 2023
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Michael Pancer
Thank you for your kind words
Written September 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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