The Best Delis in Toronto

As old-school as they come, this family-friendly spot in Thornhill boasts a menu of traditional Jewish fare — including hulking sandwiches, piled high with hand-cut meats.

Montreal-style smoked meats are at the heart of this Scarborough spot. Recipes that rely on a signature blend of spices, a long marinating time and the patience of saints have garnered the type of following that's hard to ignore.

With a menu of house-cured, seasoned, smoked and roasted meats, this Junction spot serves up old-school classics to a grateful hood. Hand-sliced brisket finds its way into a number of sandwiches — from creative to classic.

A deli emporium, no less, this popular North York restaurant doles out heaping portions of delicious deli standards — from fresh-cooked corned beef and pastrami, to beef knish, a slew of salads and pert pickles with a lively amount of crunch.

Since 2020, this Avenue and Lawrence restaurant has been catering to its community with a menu that jumps from classic corned beef sandwiches to golden fish and chips. Let house-made matzo ball soup and beef knishes whet your appetite for (arguably) overstuffed sandwiches.

The team at this North York spot has been perfecting its recipes for close to 50 years. Peruse the selection of meats — then Wolf Size any at your own risk. Also on the menu? Kishka, latkes and tangy, dill-spiked cole slaw just like Bubbie used to make.

Bagels, smoked fish, meats and a litany of sandwich accoutrements have put this Jewish food store on the Annex neighbourhood's map. Order an assortment — from pastrami and full-sour pickles to lox, smoked sturgeon and more — and revel in every deli delight.

Paying homage to NYC's finest deli traditions, this spot at Yonge & Bloor doles out chopped liver and pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, bagels, and all-day breakfast to hungry hordes.

The progeny of a local deli dynasty, this spot caters to its Yonge & St. Clair clientele with a roster of modernized Jewish dishes. Find familiar faves (from borscht to brisket) along with quesadillas, deli meat spaghetti and other newfangled fare.