Nickels Deli & Bar comes across as a solid go-to for Montreal style smoked meat and classic deli fare, with generous portions, a broad menu, and friendly, casual service in a clean, welcoming setting; most reviews praise the flavor and consistency, though some items vary and a few visits mention longer waits, uneven attentiveness, and prices that feel high at times.
I don't usually go out of my way to post bad reviews, but this was really really bad. The food came within 2 minutes because that's how long someone prepared it for. Cold meat on untoasted stale bread with a slap of mustard on top. It is worse than fast food quality for double the price. The servers were very kind & friendly, so I hope that maybe if the quality improves it could be a much nicer place.
Went there on Easter Monday lunch time, foods are good but modest size. Kids menu is brilliant, we ordered salty beef sandwich & the meat tasted as good as the popular spots in town! Won't come here specifically, but a rather good choice if you are in the area & not sure which one to chose, won't go wrong with Nickels.
Nice spot had what the waitress described as what Nickels is know for, the Montreal smoked meat on rye, it was alright. Peters on Ellington in Mississauga was better with more depth of flavou
DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT
First & last time coming here. Never in my life have I walked out of a restaurant before getting food. Waited over an hour for 2 sandwiches for lunch. Waitress took 3 tables' orders back to back with us in the middle, the other 2 got their food in a reasonable time, the table who ordered after us actually finished eating & left before we got anything. Waitress tried to blame it on the computer but she was clearly lying.
Cherry on top was that after an hour of waiting she brought a small bowl of about 10 french fries to try to make up for the wait. We left immediately after she set down that bowl.
This restaurant & its service is an absolute joke.
Nickels Deli is a reliable spot for classic comfort food. The portions are generous, the menu has plenty of variety, & everything is consistently tasty. With friendly service & a relaxed atmosphere, it's a great place for a casual meal any time of day.
Jan 4, 2026
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Just what I expected from a mall eatery. We came here because it was close to the airport.
Food was prompt, friendly (thanks Regina!) & plentiful. We ordered the classic poutine, jumbo smoked meat sandwich & two burgers. Fries were ok, not too crispy, but still tasty. The place was very clean & the server checked on us a few times.
I forgot to take a photo of the food when it came, but from the bowl, you can tell it was a generous poutine.
Prices were fair. I think it's definitely deserving of a higher rating!
