Yans Deli is described as a warm, modern Jewish deli with a broad menu that covers comforting classics and creative twists, from rich soups and pastrami to hearty latkes and fresh baked challah, with brunch, lunch, and dinner options that many reviewers find tasty, well balanced, and consistently flavorful; the atmosphere is frequently praised as welcoming and family friendly with easy parking, and the in house baked goods and milkshakes stand out, though a few diners mention high prices and occasional service missteps or uneven execution.
We had a delicious dinner & the staff were so friendly. Food was so good - we couldn't eat it all so we took some home. We were blown away by how good it was & will definitely be going back!
Yans Deli is an absolute hidden gem. The food was fresh, delicious, & clearly made with care. Everything tasted authentic & well seasoned, with generous portions & great quality ingredients. The staff was welcoming, polite, & provided excellent service from the moment I walked in. The restaurant was clean, organized, & had a comfortable atmosphere that made the experience even better. It's hard to find a place this consistent in both food & customer service. I'll definitely be returning & highly recommend Yans Deli to anyone looking for a satisfying meal.
May 9, 2026
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We had the pleasure of trying the catering from Yan's. It was all very delicious. High praise for the club sandwich & the latkes. Everything tasted very fresh, salad, salmon, smoked meat, sausage, deli sandwiches, the portions & prices were excellent. I would certainly recommend it for the catering & will have to try a meal there soon.
This deli is not just any ordinary deli. Therefore if you're looking for something unique this is the place for you.The Mac & Cheese is just amazing, their Smoke Meat is one of a kind. You will just want to keep on coming back
best food. even items i didn't think id like I LOVED!!! craziest part is the food is just as delicious when you do takeout or delivery which is super hard to find. amazing overall
Came for the pastrami, & was not disappointed. The meat was divine, perfectly tender & flavourful. Complemented nicely w a mustard that took nothing away from the meat. Truly masterful. Can't wait to come back & try other offerings. Now THIS is what a deli is all about. GREAT JOB
Le tout était PARFAIT ! Apartir de l'accueil jusqu'au désert, tout était délicieux. Brunch avec mon époux & sortie qui se répète bientôt c'est certain !!
Delicious matza balls & soup but 40$
For 2 soups & 5 matza balls? Bit expensive but so good might be back anyway…
Soup was indeed stacked with stuff not just broth so maybe thats Y
Beautiful, minimalist space with food that is extraordinary. I had the chicken soup (which was the best I've ever eaten), & simply had to bring one home. Also had the pastrami omelette - don't let the simple name fool you -this was an elevated, delicious egg frittata; juicy & bursting with flavour. Can't wait to come back to try so many other tempting dishes...
Yans Deli is great. Whether you go for brunch or dinner, there's a good mix of options, including healthier stuff if that's what you're looking for. The green salad & the wedge salad are really good, & they also have different fish like trout - everything is consistently delicious. Definitely a spot I'd go back to.
Yans Deli es excelente a cualquier hora del día.
El brunch es generoso y lleno de sabor, el almuerzo es ideal tanto para una comida relajada como de trabajo, y la cena es siempre de gran calidad. La comida es excelente, el servicio es atento y cálido, y la experiencia es impecable en cada visita. Muy recomendado.
Mar 28, 2026
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Brunch on Sunday. Was a wonderful experience. I had the Shakshuka. It was delicious!!! The party sandwiches were next level of amazing. Device was great. Can't wait to go back!!
I went in with an open mind to try this'bougie' Deli (that juxtaposes Bubby's latkes & expensive Wagyu steak)
Service for 2 took almost 30 minutes, the side of'fruit' that I was supposed to receive was a single slice of melon, the coffee is literally made in a commercial Nespresso machine (with the pods) & tasted awful, & the latke is closer to a cake than the latkes we're used to. You may like it, but I didn't. & the coffee is a dealbreaker for me.
Definitely cashing in on nostalgia here, but I doubt we'll be seeing many old-timers coming in as this faux'deli' caters to the Instagram generation instead.
We felt very comfortable walking into the Deli & realizing that what we were smelling wasn't a marketing strategy. It's brisket. It's pastrami. It's onions softening on a flat top somewhere behind the counter. It's the honest, homey aroma of a deli that understands exactly what it is.
This isn't a place trying to manufacture nostalgia with Edison bulbs & ironic menu fonts. The nostalgia here is incidental. Accidental, even. It comes from real food made by real people, served without theatrics. All the good things a deli should have? They have them. Pastrami that respects your appetite. Beef bacon that doesn't apologize for itself. & the pickles. Perfectly brined, crunchy, & just sour enough to make you sit up straighter.
Behind the counter, the vibe isn't some corporate'brand story.' It's plastered across the walls in art, photos, random decorations, & a delightful custom Lego set of the building itself. We loved that detail! It tells you everything: they care, but they're also having fun.
About the food.
🥪 The tuna melt. Generous tuna salad, not gloopy, layered thick between golden, griddled bread that had that perfect crunch.
🍔 The onion brisket sandwich. Deeply savory, tender brisket piled high, carrying that slow-cooked richness. It was bold & hearty.
🥤& then, the milkshakes.'Powerful' feels like the right word. These are not polite, airy shakes. They are THICK. The Biscoff one was bliss in a cup. The baby Guinness frappé-absolutely delicious-balanced sweetness & depth.
The menu doesn't stop there. Brunch items? Check. Specials? Of course. Alcoholic drinks menu? Yes, because sometimes your pastrami wants a proper pairing. Snacks, things to go, comfort food staples-they have it all.
A deli that stretches into modern territory without losing its roots.
& here's the part where I speak plainly: I pay for my meals. No comps, no influencer hush money. Just me, my wallet, & my honest opinion. We absolutely loved everything we had here. Truly.
But.
My meal-tuna melt, one milkshake, & three cows in a blanket-came out to $40 plus tax & tip, totaling $53. That's not cheap. The food was very, very good. But there's a point where the price-to-quality ratio starts to wobble. At a certain number, it doesn't matter how delicious the brisket is or how perfectly the pickles snap. It just feels like a lot.
Would we go back? Yes.
Would we go back casually, on a whim, without checking our bank balance first? Maybe not.
This is a excellent place. It's heartfelt. It's delicious. It's doing a lot right. But like their milkshakes, it packs a financial punch. & sometimes, no matter how good the food is, the bill has the final word.
