Old Style Deli at Fairfax

While I was in NY, my favorite spots were KATZ Delicatessen at LES, Carnegui Deli at 55th/7th and Arti'es at Broadway. Now it was my turn to try LA's finest. Canter's Deli at Fairfax.

Canters is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I would suggest this place to everyone - young, old and in between. If you live in the area and have never been you are missing out. Even during a rush, it amazes me that they can always find you a table. The staff is very friendly and they do more than their part in making you feel welcome.

This is a classic Jewish deli, complete with kosher menu. You wont find meat and dairy advertised together, but you don't have to worry about offending anyone if you want to order cheese on your pastrami or burger. Canters is not just a restaurant - it also has a complete Bakery, Deli, and Bar. To be honest I didn't like their Black and White cookies, they were dry. Not your usual soft, sponge cake-like shortbread cookie.

Since I went with a group of 4 I got to try one of their best from their extended menu choices. I tried the pastrami sandwich with cole slaw, matzo ball soup, stuffed cabbage, corn hash, stuffed kishka and mishmosh. The rye bread melted in my mouth, the stuffed cabbage was to die. I was expecting more from their mishmosh. I guess KATZ is the my #1 when it comes to their Matzo Ball and B/W cookies.

If your around the area, park (free), sit down, enjoy a pickle or two, even a corned beed reuben. Mazel Tov!

Canter's Deli
419 N Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 652-2030    |   www.cantersdeli.com
Price Range: $$