Moe Pancer’s Deli

[kitchensalli]

Thank you Chowhound. We had posted a request looking for an authentic Jewish Deli experience and the recs came in for Moe Pancers.

My husband was in search of a good ‘down memory lane’ deli experience that would serve up the Kishka and Pastrami just like in the old days.

Pancer’s did not disappoint, and in fact was a big hit.

The Kishka was good, the sandwiches were great, and the Vernor’s Ginger Ale really hit the spot.

[Mushka]

My guilty pleasure is the hot pickled tongue sandwich at Pancer's. It really grosses my kids out but it's pure heaven.

[deelicious]

Centre St has excellent old fashioned and fries. Closest thing to montreal.

[FresserGuy]

It's true that the deli situation in Toronto is pretty pathetic. People actually think of Druxy's as deli!

Pancer's is one of the last of the old time delis still around. I personally find their pastrami quite good. Otherwise, I'm fond of the old fashioned smoked meat at centre st. deli.

[FlavoursGal]

My sister, visiting from the States, had to have a smoked meat sandwich before heading back. So us former Montrealers headed to Centre St; where else? I ordered the Old Fashioned (medium, of course), while she ordered a Regular medium, which she's always preferred. This time the Old Fashioned won, hands down. The Regular had a somewhat spongy texture, and was not terribly flavourful.

The French fries were great. Picked up some kasha knishes and mun (poppy seed) cookies to take home.

[embee]

Glad you liked it and that you asked for advice before heading to Switzers near the airport. What I find so sad is that Moe Pancer's really isn't all that great overall, but most of the competition is so much worse.

[FlavoursGal]

What, no cabbage borscht with flanken? Just like Bubbie used to make!