Canter’s Delicatessen

a real joke of a deli. canter’s in LA should be ashamed of this undeli like snack bar. as others would say: just a sandwich bar.

I’m not sure if they changed their menu and the way they prepare their food, as the last time I went in Sept 2012, their hot dogs were on those rollers, reminiscent of a ⁷⁄₁₁ convenience store.
Back in the day my previous trips, they had a quality hot dog that was butterfly cut down the middle and then grilled to a crispy perfection in a nice fresh bun. I always skipped the pickle or had it put way off on the side so the pickle juice didn’t get on the bun. I’m not sure if that still exists or was replaced… If it was replaced, they should put the hot dog on rollers in the back kitchen, ‘cuz it’s kinda a turn off…

For a place inside a hotel, the pricing is pretty decent in my opinion.
I usually eat here since I get comp through the casino when I gamble. Yes, I like it here because I can order and just take it to my room.
I usually order their cheeseburger or the tuna melt. I believe that those two are solid choices here. Every time when I order their cheeseburger, it seems that it usually takes about 15 mins. So if you are in a hurry, get the tuna melt!
Place has kind of a bar seating and self serve tables. There are folks who clean up the tables and what ever you leave behind. It’s close to the sport books so convient for those who are betting on games or catching an NFL/​NBA game. I like it. I get to watch multiple games on the screen.

Since there is a lack of deli’s of this type back home, i’ve been eager to check this place out. More importantly, I wanted to try a knish as I have never had one before. So my «research» left me with three choices: Carnegie, ZoozaCrackers, or Canter’s. Carnegie seemed too ginormous for me as I wanted to do a sampling of things, & Zooza’s, while interesting, i’ve never heard of before. So I chose Canter’s.
I ordered a half pastrami on rye & tossed salad ($ 11.50), my potato knish ($ 6.50), & a soda ($ 3.50). Total bill came out to $ 23.24 w/​tax. EXPENSIVE.
I like that it is very casual here. Place your order & if you eat in they’ll give you a numbered card where you mosey on to any open table & wait for them to bring your order. My order took a little more than five minutes since it was not very busy.
The food was delicious & filling. The potato knish was very good. The outside pastry was flaky & the potato filling was seasoned perfectly for me. Some gravy on the side would have pushed it over the top. Too bad I couldn’t finish it all. I should have gotten the maztzo ball soup instead of salad but that would’ve been carb overload. I would definitely come back, but I only wish their prices were lower.

Came here famished and mostly because of the positive Unilocal reviews about a spot right in Treasure Island where I was staying. Sorry to say, but I was NOT impressed…
Way too much corned beef sandwiched between 2 thin slices of bread… might as well be a meat entrée. The meat was so thick that I could not bite into it without the the slices slipping and falling apart to land on the plate instead of my mouth. The swiss cheese was rubbery in texture, lacked any cheese flavour — in fact, it was rather artificial-​tasting. The sandwich came with only cheese and loads of meat. Condiments were self-​serve at the table.
The saddest part for me was the meat itself — pastrami and corned beef are supposedly Canter’s signature items. The corned beef was far from delicious; I actually had to force myself to finish even half of the sandwich, not because I was oversatiated, but because the aroma of the meat was starting to make me feel ill. Came so close to ditching it at the restaurant when conscience nagged me to pack it to go for a snack later. Really hate wasting food.
Later that night, as I was about to finish the rest of the food at the hotel, I could not help but recall the experience of not enjoying the sandwich even while it was freshly made. It was destined for the trash at that point.
Far too expensive for a sandwich at $ 16 when I have had superb ones in the range of $ 13 – 16. A major flop in my books.

Chix noodle soup is heart
Pastrami sandwiches were soggy
Skinny fries were good.
Portions are huge
Pricing is a lil High compared to other delis
Convenient if staying at TI

I guess I might have gone on a bad day!!!
I wasn’t impressed at all.
The bread was dry and stiff and the pastrami had no flavor.
They put so much meat on my sandwich I couldn’t get my mouth around it and they might as well have given me a loaf of bread to go along with all the meat so I could make a sandwich for work all week.
I will give it another try due to all the other positive feedback but for this visit i have to say it was too expensive and not tasty.

I still have yet to check out Canter’s Deli in LA, but I’ve eaten at the TI location for a few times now. Nothing memorable, just a whole lot of pastrami or corned beef stuffed between two slices of rye bread. Prices are in line with Vegas, $ 15 – 20, given the amount of meat included.
On this last trip, I was starving and settled for a sandwich. The thinly sliced corned beef was severely dry and bland. It seemed like the meat had been sitting out, with all the natural juices and moisture being sucked out. The saving grace was the packets of mustard which provided some much needed flavor.
The included cole slaw was bad. It just had a weird, off-​putting flavor. I took a little bite and thew it out. At least the pickle was alright, nice and crisp. Next time, I’ll gladly pay the money and take the time to head over to Earl’s in Planet Hollywood if I’m craving some sandwiches – at half the price, no less.

Since we had a show in an hour we didn’t have much time to sit down and eat so we decided to get something fast and easy… Since the theater was in Treasure Island we didn’t have that many choices so we settled for this place…
Whoa huge pastrami sandwich with fries and a pickle and a drink…$ 15…I only had half but it was super filling… The rye bread they served the pastrami on was really good and crispy and the pastrami itself wasn’t super salty like some places. It was big enough for me to split it with my bf and we didn’t really finish the fries…
the cashier was very friendly too since I told him we were kinda limited on time and he was friendly enough to assure us it wouldn’t take that long to make it. =)
I would come here again but then it’s Vegas… I wouldn’t say I’ll go here for dinner since I would want to eat buffet but maybe good for lunch. =) but I would also share the meal if you don’t eat very much like me… cause it was enough for me and my bf… and well $ 15 for the combo meal is a bit much. heh

Portions here are huge… probably shouldn’t have gotten 2 things. Oh well, they don’t call me fat for no reason! Gotta live up to my rep… Started off with chicken tenders and then also had the reuben. Reuben was delicious! The tenders were good too, but it’s not really that hard to make chicken tenders… Came with a good honey mustard that didn’t have too strong of a mustard taste to it– exactly how I like it!

I cant believe I have not written a review on this joint even though I have been here a half a dozen times or so!
This place is awesome! If you want a great deli sandwich in Vegas, come here. Its expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for!
I always order the Canters Delight. Its like a club sandwich minus all the vegetables. Its a triple decker sandwich stacked with ham, turkey, pastrami, corned beef and cheese. It is easily in my top 5 favorite sandwiches in the world. The thing is gigantic so you better come hungry. You have to kind of contemplate how to navigate this bad boy for a minute or so. I always grab my knife and load it up with mustard, then spread a little on the corner of the sandwich and then dig in. Every single bite is amazing. The rye bread is soft, delicious and has a good crust, the meats are plentiful, juicy and piled high, the cheese is tasty. Its pretty much damn near a perfect sandwich. My wife always orders the BLT on rye and that always comes out fantastic too. They must use 10 – 12 slices of bacon on this monster. We always come hungry and leave stuffed to the brim with smiles on our faces. Its amazing what a great sandwich can do for the soul ;-).

This place is more like a 3.5 star joint.
The wife and I decided to eat here on a whim during the last night of our stay in Vegas. We had passed by it a few times since we were staying in it’s host hotel, the Treasure Island.
Upon looking the menu over the first thing that hit me was that the place was damn expensive. Well, it’s Vegas so I kept looking. The second thing I noticed was that they served corned beef sandwiches. I simply had to have one. I got one with fries and a drink for $ 15 and she ordered the tuna melt with fries.
What this place really needs is more help at the counter. There were only two people out there and the line was long. They were taking orders, ringing up customers, bagging orders and handing out the food. The whole process could have gone a lot smoother if they had just one more person there.
At any rate, we took our food up to our room and dug in. My corned beef sandwich was awesome. It was huge. It came with a nice portion of fries that were nice and crispy and they even tossed in a few pickle slices.
I was full at the end of it all and pretty satisfied. I just didn’t like the wait. It took forever to order our food and then another forever to get it.

This place is horrible and not a «Delicatessen»
Extremely overpriced food for sup par ingredients and Stale Rye Bread. (see picture)
Everything was just lacking in comparison to the LA Canter’s Deli–
I wouldn’t recommend this place, and I wouldn’t return.
I’d rather drive 4 hours to the original.

Went to Canter’s for lunch and was satisfied overall with the meal. Canter’s is the deli located inside of TI. Overall, I have to say that if you asked me to pick a deli I wanted to eat at; for the money I still put Carnegie above and beyond all the other «strip» deli’s.
Canter’s did have the delicious beaverton mustard that Ashley and I love, and the fresh onion rings were delicious. However, the sandwich and overall menu seemed limited in comparison to a place like Carnegie @ Mirage. Canter’s is still a safe bet if you find yourself hungry and spaced for time at TI.

Restaurant is located in Treasure Island hotel. I’ve been to Canter’s in Fairfax, Ca and was hoping this would be the same — NOT!
Don’t get me wrong the food was good the hubby tried the matzo ball its yummy and flavorful. Unfortunately my Chicken Caesar salad was eh.
The restaurant was clean and the seats are comfy it has that retro feel. Downside you can see the casino and hear slot machines and smell the people smoking as they walk by.

The next best alternative if you are staying at TI. It beats waiting in line with barely any service at the Coffee Shop. If you want food to go, come here instead of the Coffee Shop.
I ordered the Famous Pastrami sandwich for $ 15, which includes fries and a soda. Lots of pastrami included. Not too shabby for something quick to eat.
Soda: FREE Refills
Fries: delicious thin and crispy!
Service itself can be slow when you order, since there was only one lady at the front. She was taking her sweet DAMN time. Once you order though, the food comes out quick!
Décor is a mix of everything. Retro but at the same time… are we in space of some sort? Am i going towards the right direction?

Came because I miss LA and it’s a copy of something at home.
The food is fine, I had a corned beef sandwich with coleslaw and was good and filling like always. Shared some fries with my cousin and friend and I like that they have thin fries. I like that they have this honey horshradish mustard I like to spackle on.
BUT I am disappointed a bit thinking of the OG Canter’s back home. There it’s an old deli diner with an extensive menu, open late and also has a bakery. This is just a quick, modern sandwich counter. It’s different I know and I shouldn’t compare, but it’s hard with the fond memories I have. Also, as much as Canter’s is famous for sandwiches… back home I rarely actually order one as my go-​to spot is Langers and I actually liked eating other things at Canters such as their baked chicken, blitzes, meatloaf, chopped liver, potato pancakes etc.
Still, I suppose Canter’s LV is the best reasonable food spot in the TI.

Canters was the best Deli sandwich I have ate in my life. Yes, Im new to the experience, but I know a damn good sandwich when I eat one. There’s a few spots in Portland I NOW HAVE to go to HOPING it’s as good as Canters.
My wife and I needed a bite to eat, but didn’t wanna spend a whole lot, yet didn’t wanna eat a whole lot either. Well during our stay at the TI we noticed the advertisements of Canters with this DELICIOUS looking sandwich representing them on the posters. The name of that sandwich is the «Viva Las Vegas». And I highly recommend it. The sandwich is made with pastrami, cheese and thousand islands. It even seems like there’s a type of coleslaw they top the sandwich with that gives it a great flavor. The sandwich is 15.00. The nice thing was we would split it, and it was just enough to fill our stomachs so we could tequila it up!
We stopped here twice to eat. The first time my wife picked it up and brought it back to the room. The second time we ate in the deli. The line was short thank goodness. Took about 5 min for our sandwich to come out. The sandwich did come with a small side of potato salad. I liked it and so did my wife. Some people may think I was too generous to kick down 5 stars… If you try CARNEGIE first… you’ll see why i gave Canters 5.
Canters was the best thing about the T.I. by a long shot.

I’ve never been to their LA location but this one’s got the total space age setting going with cool lights, wide leather booths and a weird selection of 50s and 60s music playing at a very loud volume.
Like all of Vegas this place is all about EXCESS. Massive size sandwiches that will leave you will a full belly and a slightly smaller wallet. Good stuff. Enjoy!

So before heading to Las Vegas and staying at Treasure Island, i needed the Unilocal Help on what to grub when in T.I.
Had the Pastrami on Rye (Awesome) and my friend tried the Ham & Swiss on Sourdough (Great), so i split the sandwhich with my friend and had the tasty double threat.
I have had pastrami before, but nothing like this, this is truly a new way to eat pastram… None of my spots compare to this, above Grade A.