I am so sad to hear this little gem is closed. 😭 It was the best food, best view and wonderful folks, I wish them the best. ❤️
fabian martinez
Looks like a dive but the reuben was on point. Worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
totothebunny333
I'd been walking past this deli for 25 years but never went in before. Today, as I was walking past, I noticed that the building this deli is located in was all boarded up and looked like it was going to be torn down. I felt a bit nostalgic as I remember what it used to look like when I was a kid. There was a Scottish store and many businesses tenanted there. Times are certainly changing, and now the entire building was vacant - except for the Cottage Deli. I felt compelled to finally visit before it disappeared as well. I was greeted by a very pleasant older gentleman. I ordered a Clam Chowder. The place has 2 levels and has a very homey vintage feel of yesteryear. The chowder was satisfying and was prepared with care in a homemade style . I exchanged some words with the owner and thanked him for being there for 30 years. In a city where our childhood memories are rapidly disappearing, places like Cottage Deli are becoming more and more rare. Let's enjoy them to the fullest while they are still here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
J H
Great place for a skip and sandwich. Lovely view of the harbour and the trains.
The only thing worth mentioning is this place is old and rundown. It definitely needs a fresh coat of paint, and some lipstick. Other than that, the older gentlemen that run it are very nice, and the food is always consistent
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle Soup
Audrey Lee-Thorne
Fav little sandwich shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili and Bun
Lärs
Best home made sandwich in BC. Great staff. I would come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Urvi Moudgil
This place is a hidden gem! Cozy, cute and amazing !
Vegetarian options: Lovely veg options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sandwich
Chad Tobin
We loved our meal here, we stumbled upon it by accident and saw it had great reviews and it lived up to it. The lentil soup tasted homemade and was really enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traveling O
Cottage Deli is a hard-to-find, family owned Deli. It's tucked down an alley and up some stairs. You overlook the railroad and train cars.
Food offerings are very basic such as soup and salad. Food hits the spot. Prices are reasonable. Staff is fast and efficient. Had it's own deli charm. We enjoyed it
Unbelievably cute cafe with a charming owner and delicious homemade sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diti Dave
Nice little hidden gem in Gastown! Good food & lovely views of the mountains! I sat in their upstairs area & I loved the atmosphere! I would highly recommend coming here!
I am so sad to hear this little gem is closed. 😭 It was the best food, best view and wonderful folks, I wish them the best. ❤️
Looks like a dive but the reuben was on point. Worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'd been walking past this deli for 25 years but never went in before. Today, as I was walking past, I noticed that the building this deli is located in was all boarded up and looked like it was going to be torn down. I felt a bit nostalgic as I remember what it used to look like when I was a kid. There was a Scottish store and many businesses tenanted there. Times are certainly changing, and now the entire building was vacant - except for the Cottage Deli. I felt compelled to finally visit before it disappeared as well. I was greeted by a very pleasant older gentleman. I ordered a Clam Chowder. The place has 2 levels and has a very homey vintage feel of yesteryear. The chowder was satisfying and was prepared with care in a homemade style . I exchanged some words with the owner and thanked him for being there for 30 years. In a city where our childhood memories are rapidly disappearing, places like Cottage Deli are becoming more and more rare. Let's enjoy them to the fullest while they are still here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for a skip and sandwich. Lovely view of the harbour and the trains.
The only thing worth mentioning is this place is old and rundown. It definitely needs a fresh coat of paint, and some lipstick.
Other than that, the older gentlemen that run it are very nice, and the food is always consistent
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Noodle Soup
Fav little sandwich shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili and Bun
Best home made sandwich in BC. Great staff. I would come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a hidden gem! Cozy, cute and amazing !
Vegetarian options: Lovely veg options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sandwich
We loved our meal here, we stumbled upon it by accident and saw it had great reviews and it lived up to it. The lentil soup tasted homemade and was really enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cottage Deli is a hard-to-find, family owned Deli. It's tucked down an alley and up some stairs. You overlook the railroad and train cars.
Food offerings are very basic such as soup and salad. Food hits the spot. Prices are reasonable. Staff is fast and efficient. Had it's own deli charm. We enjoyed it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Reuben Sandwich, Lentil Soup, Clam Chowder Soup
One of Vancouver’s few hidden gems left in Gastown. Affordable home style café food & atmosphere, with a reasonable view.
Vegetarian options: Bagel w/ cream cheese, and other veg friendly sandwiches (maybe soups depending on the day).
Kid-friendliness: Calm atmosphere with inside & covered outside seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Unbelievably cute cafe with a charming owner and delicious homemade sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little hidden gem in Gastown! Good food & lovely views of the mountains! I sat in their upstairs area & I loved the atmosphere!
I would highly recommend coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great place tasty food, nice view, good vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Beef, Chicken Noodle Soup
Old school Deli, Old school service. Inexpensive tasty classic meals and they always load it up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great simple deli for lunch while in gastown. Nice to sit outside on a sunny day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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