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| - There's only a handful of world class delis in North America. If you've been to LA, Brent's is the pinnacle, but you can't discount Cantor's. In NYC, no one will dispute Katz's and Harold's in New Jersey. Shapiro's is a sleeper in Indy. In Eastern Canada, Schwartz's is the pinnacle with Dunn's taking a backseat. In the GTA, we haven't found a Jewish deli other than Caplansky's that does better with classic deli offerings and while it may be a tad behind the curve of the above restaurants, it's darn close.
Hands down, when in the GTA, this is a must visit. You'll be pressured to find better deli food and while their poutine can be awesome and more than filling, you'll be best served to choose a smoked meat sandwich. Honestly, would you go to a hamburger joint and order a pizza? When at Caplansky's, stick to the deli items and you'll be a lifelong customer. And, give their split pea soup a try, it's darn good.
It seems a few people are spooked by the price. This is top-quality deli meats, meaning you have to pay more for them. You'll understand why it's more expensive with your first bite and if you lived in LA, like I do, you'd think this is cheap. Give this place a try, whether in town as a tourist, a local in need of a bite or someone looking to try a different type of food. You can't go wrong with any of the soups/sandwiches here.
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