Been coming here since when i was a greenie when La Salle was an all boy's school, which speaks loads on the longevity and how enduring this place is. In the vein of Kosher delis like Scwhartz, Katz, Carnegie, Queen/Kings Deli this is a true Torontonian perspective. What i mean is the distinctive combination of the upper crust forest hill (old ultra conservative) attitude combined with wholesome immigrant food/culture - the melting pot which is canadian culture. Don't bother with Pickle Barrell just come straight here -My Favs:
Knishes 3.50
Chopped Liver 5.75
Cabbage Roll 5.75 - delish
Chicken Matzo Ball or Noodle 3.95
Cabbage Borscht 3.95 - must have
Tongue 7.50
Baby Beef 750
Large Knuckwurst 4.25
Potato Latkes with Applesauce 3.95 - must have
Lox & Cream Cheese 9.95
Rogelach 2.95 - best anywhere
Chocolate Chip Cookies - true foodie reminded me thanks Hailey E.
Upside you can buy your stogies for after the meal.
Downside too old for the JAP private school girls (Bishops, Havergal) who frequent this place for lunch and after school in daddy's Bemmer.