I was attacked and wrongly accused and got hurt as a valued customer...
This happened a while ago, but Amy ejected me from canters because I was supposedly a "walkout". But this isn't true because I paid for my meal before I had it. All Amy had to do was check with the cashier and she would've seen that I paid for my food ahead of time. Furthermore, when she accused me of being a thief who walks out on his bills she didn't cite anything specific or provide any evidence. I mean, what kind of customer service is this? Accusing someone of being a thief without having any kind of solid proof. (That's no way to treat a regular).
Furthermore, canters has the worst hygiene in the entire community (it is literally the filthiest diner, bar and bakery in LA). In the summer, the main deli is fly-infested and Amy (the manager) never tried to fix this–she simply did not care! And there are fruit flies all over the pastries in the bakery. The bathrooms are often unclean with fruit flies all over the upstairs washout urinal and there is even piss on the floor and poop on the toilet seats that remains uncleaned for days. There are also roaches there from time to time.
For this and other reasons, I left this place and never went back.
Last of all, if I were a walkout then why would I return?
Youming Yang
The employees behind the counter must have taken inspiration from a certain soup related Seinfeld episode for how to talk to customers. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra for delivery.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Ophir Pinhasi
It was reeeeal late and they looked closed but the kid closing up eagerly sliced me an inch of chocolate babka from a babka brick behind the bakery counter (which had cashed out hours earlier) I remarked that they might wanna look into toast pos because this experience earned a fat tip but nowhere to add it. (Toast is famous for creating an awkward moment between you and the ppl who don't actually perform any rateable service in the food/takeout industries)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evie Ryland
Amazing. Thanks, I did not know there was a Canters just blocks away from me in Santa Monica! I asked how long they had been here and to my surprise, he said 3 years.
It’s a tiny, very clean place tucked away in a corner of an old shopping square, mainly for take-out but there are a few small tables that can accommodate about 2-3 people.
I was ordering matzoh ball soup, and pastrami Ruben sandwiches, of course.
I mentioned that they were going on a long journey for a picnic and requested them to be packed well and he went above and beyond to secure them in the delivery package for me.
I am super excited to learn that this wonderful Canters Deli kitchen is here in Santa Monica!
Parking: It’s a tight corner parking lot and at the time they were doing construction as well, so be mindful to give yourself extra time.
One of the best reubens I've ever had, and maybe the best in LA. EXTREMELY high-quality meat, cheese, bread, sauerkraut, with perfect ratios.
The fries are okay, nothing special.
Good takeout experience.
Christopher Robin
Another place foolishly only taking debit or credit. It costs more to only take cards because now every transaction costs them a transaction fee. Guess where that cost goes?
wendy garcia
The crew that works there is very friendly and knowledgeable. They are great. They remember people's order and their regular customers. My go to place for a corn beef sandwhich. Wirh the drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Bell
Love Canters ! Buy cookies in the bakery !All the food is good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Burger, Pastrami Reuben Sandwich, Canter's Club House, Matzoh Ball Soup, Potato Pancakes, Cole Slaw, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Hot Brisket of Beef Sandwich
Lisa Goldman
We came from out of town with our Cardinal Baseball gear on and was treated great! Best food and service. No waiting. Would go again when we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
emily Binard
The food is great overall. however i ordered the corned beef hash, expecing it to be made fresh with their house made corned beef, and was extremely disappointed to be served a corned beef hash paste clearly from a can.
Can't really comment on the food as my wife and I wanted to try this place but they offered no restroom even if we ordered and ate there. We were told to use Ono Hawaiian's facilities so we felt it was only proper to patronize them instead.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
X8894TQtimb
Canter’s has lost its mojo for sure. Tired service and the food was barely edible. Fruit smelled of chlorine and the muffins for eggs Benedict were cold and raw, smothered in catering hollandaise.
stalbansroamer
Canter's is an institution, so it was with high expectations that a family member and I visited the deli at the end of 2023. 15 minutes queuing was OK (it's a popular place), but waiting a further 15 minutes to get served was not. The waitress was overworked and stressed but very friendly and apologetic. There were few vegetarian options and I chose the matzo ball soup and an ersatz beef sandwich. The sandwich was OK (although the fries were uninspiring) but the matzo ball soup was tasteless and best avoided. Overall, rather disappointing. Oh, and the place needs a refresh.
I was attacked and wrongly accused and got hurt as a valued customer... This happened a while ago, but Amy ejected me from canters because I was supposedly a "walkout". But this isn't true because I paid for my meal before I had it. All Amy had to do was check with the cashier and she would've seen that I paid for my food ahead of time. Furthermore, when she accused me of being a thief who walks out on his bills she didn't cite anything specific or provide any evidence. I mean, what kind of customer service is this? Accusing someone of being a thief without having any kind of solid proof. (That's no way to treat a regular). Furthermore, canters has the worst hygiene in the entire community (it is literally the filthiest diner, bar and bakery in LA). In the summer, the main deli is fly-infested and Amy (the manager) never tried to fix this–she simply did not care! And there are fruit flies all over the pastries in the bakery. The bathrooms are often unclean with fruit flies all over the upstairs washout urinal and there is even piss on the floor and poop on the toilet seats that remains uncleaned for days. There are also roaches there from time to time. For this and other reasons, I left this place and never went back. Last of all, if I were a walkout then why would I return?
The employees behind the counter must have taken inspiration from a certain soup related Seinfeld episode for how to talk to customers. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra for delivery.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
It was reeeeal late and they looked closed but the kid closing up eagerly sliced me an inch of chocolate babka from a babka brick behind the bakery counter (which had cashed out hours earlier)
I remarked that they might wanna look into toast pos because this experience earned a fat tip but nowhere to add it.
(Toast is famous for creating an awkward moment between you and the ppl who don't actually perform any rateable service in the food/takeout industries)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing. Thanks, I did not know there was a Canters just blocks away from me in Santa Monica! I asked how long they had been here and to my surprise, he said 3 years.
It’s a tiny, very clean place tucked away in a corner of an old shopping square, mainly for take-out but there are a few small tables that can accommodate about 2-3 people.
I was ordering matzoh ball soup, and pastrami Ruben sandwiches, of course.
I mentioned that they were going on a long journey for a picnic and requested them to be packed well and he went above and beyond to secure them in the delivery package for me.
I am super excited to learn that this wonderful Canters Deli kitchen is here in Santa Monica!
Parking: It’s a tight corner parking lot and at the time they were doing construction as well, so be mindful to give yourself extra time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Reuben Sandwich, Matzoh Ball Soup
One of the best reubens I've ever had, and maybe the best in LA. EXTREMELY high-quality meat, cheese, bread, sauerkraut, with perfect ratios.
The fries are okay, nothing special.
Good takeout experience.
Another place foolishly only taking debit or credit. It costs more to only take cards because now every transaction costs them a transaction fee. Guess where that cost goes?
The crew that works there is very friendly and knowledgeable. They are great. They remember people's order and their regular customers. My go to place for a corn beef sandwhich. Wirh the drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Canters ! Buy cookies in the bakery !All the food is good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Burger, Pastrami Reuben Sandwich, Canter's Club House, Matzoh Ball Soup, Potato Pancakes, Cole Slaw, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Hot Brisket of Beef Sandwich
We came from out of town with our Cardinal Baseball gear on and was treated great! Best food and service. No waiting. Would go again when we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great overall. however i ordered the corned beef hash, expecing it to be made fresh with their house made corned beef, and was extremely disappointed to be served a corned beef hash paste clearly from a can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Can't really comment on the food as my wife and I wanted to try this place but they offered no restroom even if we ordered and ate there. We were told to use Ono Hawaiian's facilities so we felt it was only proper to patronize them instead.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Canter’s has lost its mojo for sure. Tired service and the food was barely edible. Fruit smelled of chlorine and the muffins for eggs Benedict were cold and raw, smothered in catering hollandaise.
Canter's is an institution, so it was with high expectations that a family member and I visited the deli at the end of 2023. 15 minutes queuing was OK (it's a popular place), but waiting a further 15 minutes to get served was not. The waitress was overworked and stressed but very friendly and apologetic. There were few vegetarian options and I chose the matzo ball soup and an ersatz beef sandwich. The sandwich was OK (although the fries were uninspiring) but the matzo ball soup was tasteless and best avoided. Overall, rather disappointing. Oh, and the place needs a refresh.
Local fast take out satellite of the real
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Parking: Not enough parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dill Pickles
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