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Caplansky's Deli

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Downtown Toronto, Toronto
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  • Adam F.
    Adam FJuly 8, 2014
    Everything about this place screams authentic. Make sure to get the hot sandwiches with extras. Latkes are a must and the smoked beef is that little bit of incredible. Do not walk past this place.
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  • Brad M.heart icon on user image
    Brad McA.October 23, 2012
    Plan on a long table wait but well worth it; breakfast or lunch is ideal! Staff has awesome personality and the owner is present ready to stop by for a chat. Do not leave without having the latkes!
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    Dayna MonicaJune 17, 2016
    Like no I love this place food service staff everything about it is awesome best deli in the city by far.
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  • Mike N.
    Mike NeriApril 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Walked up to a line-up out the door. Worth the wait. Delicious smoked meat and the poutine... Dear lord, the poutine. Definitely going back.
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  • Lucy B.heart icon on user image
    Lucy BockJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You can't go wrong with the smoked meat platter, the latkas, the fries or the deep fried pickles. The Brisket is delicious as well as the pan seared Ontario rainbow trout. Order them with an Amsterdam
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  • Christi S.heart icon on user image
    Christi SAugust 7, 2014
    Try the meatloaf sandwich, brisket, smoked meat, or matzo ball soup. My favourite is the open faced turkey and Kishke sandwich on Challah bread with latkes. Yum!
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  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven AndrophyFebruary 15, 2014
    Awesome deli: smoked meat as good as (if not better than) Schwartz's in Montréal, and make sure to get a side of poutine with whatever you order!
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  • Joe P.heart icon on user image
    Joe PreiditschMay 16, 2017
    Quite likely the best smoke meat west of a Montreal. The Matzo ball soup is also a must.
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  • Emma T.heart icon on user image
    Emma TownsonSeptember 1, 2013
    So delightful. Great smokes meat, latkes, pickles, etc. The staff make it an enjoyable experience as well. Definitely want to try the all day breakfast!
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  • Urban Adventures
    Urban AdventuresFebruary 8, 2012
    The Toronto Urban Adventures crew are regulars at Caplansky's, thanks to their delectable smoked meat, wicked borscht, and must-have brisket. Great place to eat after the Kensington & Chinatown tour! Read more
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  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithAugust 25, 2013
    If the restaurant is crowded, just get your order to go. There's a nice little sitting area next door that would lend itself well to an afternoon dining spot.
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  • Rajiv S.
    Rajiv SinclairNovember 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The new menu has got something for everyone — even vegetarians: try the Ratatouille. Of course all the deli classics are in good supply (not to mention made from scratch, with love, and in-house).
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  • AskMen
    AskMenApril 7, 2011
    Smoked meat goodness with gristle sandwiched between 2 slices of bread so good that, they often run out. New to the menu is a Jewish delicatessen classic: the cheese blintz. Read more
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  • Mateus T.heart icon on user image
    Mateus TinocoDecember 5, 2013
    Great meat sandwich, and the house mustards are delicious. But my favourite is the Knish. Great food and awesome staff! :)
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  • William F.heart icon on user image
    William FergusonFebruary 17, 2017
    Great smoked meat, latkes, and blintz! You have to eat here!
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  • Frank M.
    Frank MillerJune 3, 2014
    This is the place to get smoked meat in Toronto. But leave room for dessert. The pies are to die for.
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  • TasteAway.com
    TasteAway.comJune 19, 2013
    Try their wonderful and well-known smoked meat sandwich! You can order takeout and delivery online from this restaurant! Read more
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  • Jarvis E.
    Jarvis EmeraldMay 15, 2011
    When They ask you the choice of Meat on your Sandwich...Lean, Medium or Fatty...ask for Fatty...it's NOT super fatty and that is the MOST Flavorful! :) BTW FREE Fries with @foursquare Check-in! :) Read more
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  • Jennie K.
    Jennie KMay 20, 2013
    Eat here! Amazing! Brisket, smoked meat poutine, pickled plate, blintzes and coffee. Im in a food coma.
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  • Dominiquenotdom N.
    Dominiquenotdom NomuraNovember 30, 2014
    Fries are good, Mac & cheese is too big for me, great potato salad. Breath taking beef brisket on an onion bun
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  • Jessica A.heart icon on user image
    Jessica AuyeungOctober 25, 2014
    Love the selection of mustards! We really liked the knish
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  • Léonie W.
    Léonie WatsonFebruary 15, 2016
    The vibe is friendly and welcoming, and the smoked meat hash is absolutely amazing!
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  • Raniheart icon on user image
    RaniJanuary 18, 2015
    Beef brisket delivered on expectations. Didn't like the fries in the poutine (seemed a little dried out). Put mustard! Bonus: serves alcohol! :)
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  • Parsia C.heart icon on user image
    Parsia ChoobsazMarch 15, 2017
    The best burger in Toronto😍.try the pickle 😉,totally worth it👍🏻
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  • Rocco G.heart icon on user image
    Rocco GMarch 30, 2014
    Decided to go for the Smoked Turkey with a Caplanky Salad. What I got was a fistful of dry, unsmoked turkey between two pieces plain rye bread. The salad came in what looked like a small desert bowl.
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  • Obadiah P.
    Obadiah PoundageFebruary 24, 2013
    Try something from "You Gotta Eat Here!": 10 oz Smoked Meat Loaf, The Leaning Tower of Caplansky, or Maple Dipped Fried Chicken
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  • Eat Here Next
    Eat Here NextApril 11, 2011
    Order smoked meat hash, bbq beef brisket, pickled tongue sandwich, smoked meat poutine & knish...after 2:30pm is when the lunch rush is over
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  • Éléphant soulier
    Yup. Dreamt of cabbage borscht last night. Please, please offer one more size...how about cup, bowl and giant punch bowl o' soup?
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  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HillsDecember 22, 2017
    Their sandwiches are amazing! Smoked meat was my choice.
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  • Rajiv S.
    Rajiv SinclairNovember 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The new menu has got something for everybody — even vegetarians (try the Ratatouille). Of course all the deli classics are in good supply
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  • Peter Michael B.
    Peter Michael BauçaApril 20, 2013
    Meat sandwich was bigger than me!! Awesome Leaning Tower!!! Best poutine I've tried :)
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  • Adam F.heart icon on user image
    Adam FDecember 30, 2014
    Smoked turkey on rye with a pickle on the side. Live your life.
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  • Adam B.
    Adam BASeptember 9, 2011
    Don't mess around... order the best smoked meat sandwich in toronto. Here's why: http://mycitylives.com/#!/video/toronto/caplansky-s-deli-smoked-meat/4e691dafb27a5e4113000283
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  • Stefan K.
    Stefan KupychFebruary 11, 2010
    A bowl of (sadly beetless but still pretty good considering) borscht; the best smoked meat sandwich this side of Montreal, fatty and with piles of hot mustard; a pint of Mill St. I can die now.
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  • Kate H.
    Kate HJanuary 11, 2013
    Get here around 11:30. After that you'll struggle to get a seat. Food is absolutely amazing.
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  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanFebruary 24, 2011
    Had the awesome meatloaf sandwich and a beer last night, and will be back for the beef brisket! Great atmosphere and awesome staff! :-)
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  • Kristen B.
    Kristen BuckleyNovember 14, 2010
    Great stop for Sunday brunch. Not somewhere I anticipated for brunch but it was fantastic. Try the versht (beef salami) and eggs-so tasty!
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  • Gareth K.
    Gareth KayApril 1, 2012
    Amazing smoked meat hash, incredibly awesome and friendly service and great music
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  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonJuly 25, 2016
    It's the usual deli meat sandwich place. I would probably come back.
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  • Burce ı.heart icon on user image
    Burce ısıkOctober 31, 2015
    Best smoked meat sandwiches and latkes are amazing
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  • Bonnie D.
    Bonnie DeanNovember 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The grilled salami sandwich is AMAZING. "Always a reliably good sandwich." - Jeff
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  • Rhiannon J.
    Rhiannon JordanMarch 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My husband said this was the best smoked meat sandwich he's ever had (Montreal included)
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  • Victoria M.heart icon on user image
    Victoria MMay 25, 2013
    Best smoked meat sandwich in Toronto and the nicest staff anywhere!
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  • Chad N.heart icon on user image
    Chad NolanMay 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    All I've ever had here has been the smoked meat and latkes. You mean they serve something else?!?
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  • Lindsay
    LindsayNovember 12, 2011
    I know everyone comes here for the meat, but the smoked salmon bagel is the best thing for breakfast.
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  • Gökçe E.
    Gökçe ErdemSeptember 3, 2015
    There are a few vegetarian options, but it's pretty much meat lovers' heaven.
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  • Ann J.
    Ann JunApril 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The smoked turkey is really nice! Moist and delicious. Get it on a sandwich or the Caplansky salad!
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  • citizenziggy e.heart icon on user image
    citizenziggy esq.June 12, 2011
    fries were pretty good. will try poutine next time I'm in Toronto. redeemed.
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  • TOFoodReviews
    TOFoodReviewsDecember 20, 2010
    Caplansky's Deli: true deli ambience, authentic feeling, brilliant borscht, expertly smoked meat, tender lamb kebabs 4/5
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  • Sadie W.
    Sadie WSeptember 19, 2011
    The liver plate... Now that's something I'd return for.. If ya like that sorta thing, it's delish!
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