Yan's Deli feels like an elevated yet comforting Montreal deli, blending classic pastrami and brisket with bold modern twists and a bright, playful space with custom Lego decor. The food earns praise for quality and generous portions, from perfectly brined pickles and house challah to deeply savory brisket, standout pastrami, latkes, and thick, rich milkshakes, with cocktails and celery soda adding a contemporary edge. Flavors come through as honest and well executed, and much of the menu is made in house, highlighting freshness and depth. Service is typically friendly and attentive, helping create a welcoming vibe, though a few visits note occasional hiccups or longer waits and some items can feel pricey for the portion and context. The concept blends comfort food with elevated technique, making brunch, lunch, and dinner viable options, and the overall impression is that Yan's Deli is a place with heart, personality, and staying power, likely to draw locals back despite cost considerations.
Came last night for dinner for a friend's birthday & had an incredible experience! From the relaxed & warm atmosphere, to the attentive & caring staff, & the food being absolutely fantastic - every dish was full of flavour. I would recommend this restaurant time & time again. By far my favourite establishment in Montreal! The Yan's team is so accommodating & truly cares about providing a 10/10 experience for every guest. Can't wait to go back!
Great food , Benji served up an authentic & delicious Jewish style brunch. The latke was HUGE , eggs & salami delicious , salmon plate decadent. Service was friendly. I very much enjoyed the dish-ware too.
I also went there for dinner service.
-We ordered the chopped liver to start. It was a pate style chopped liver. It came with pickles , challah roles & a delicious everything bagel seasoned compound butter. Yum.
-for main I had the chicken noodle soup. Awesome ! Top tier matzo ball & kreplach (don't tell bubby)
-we ordered the steak frites which consisted of a specially prepared brisket & fries in a decadent mushroom sauce. Wonderful! & great sauces to go with the fries.
-we ordered the special of the day which was a latke sandwich of steak tartare , topped with a devilled egg & caviar??? Delicious innovative haute cuisine that we've never tasted before & loved.
-throw in the home made celery soda to drink & the very friendly & attentive service & you're in for a great experience.
Dec 6, 2025
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It's a deli except everything is different, more creative & better. Think the best challah you have had, the biggest richest bowl of chicken soup & potato latkes with beef tartare & caviar. Insanely delicious.
10 stars for service if I could. Food was amazing as well. I had the chicken soup & the sandwich special which was their brisket & corned beef on challah. Our server Matt was super accommodating & energetic. Thanks Matt!
Sometimes you can feel when a restaurant cares. The preparation, the warm welcome, the simple touches. It already feels like it's been around forever. This place will be a staple for years to come!
Everything was beyond incredible!! Came for dinner & started off with warm challah, the best butter I've ever had, & pickles. We then had the wedge salad, chicken & fries. The chicken & sauce were some of the best I've ever had! Everything was delicious & I'll definitely be back soon!
Came to Montreal from Ottawa to meet a client & had to give Yan's Deli a shot & wow, what a gem. I had their special soup & sandwich, & it was absolutely fantastic. The quality is top-tier, & you can tell they put real care into what they serve.
Tried their celery soda too… incredible. You have to try it.
This place is definitely becoming a staple for me whenever I'm in Montreal. Can't wait to work my way through more of the menu. Highly recommend. 🙌
Nov 21, 2025
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Have now been there 4 times & yes it's a bit pricey but OMG the take on old deli standards are fantastic! There's nothing bad on the menu , so you really can't make a mistake on anything. The staff is very helpful
& will guide you on the specials of the day. The music is perfect along with the volume. The only thing I've noticed every time I've been there were the amount of reserved tables that for the hour that I was there never had anyone come in & use them.
I got the pastrami sandwich & it was incredible. The best sandwich I've bet had in my life. The service was amazing & the atmosphere feels like a family kitchen. 10/10 would recommend for anyone.
Great vibe, nicest staff, delicious food! First time today at this amaaaaaazing deli & definitely 5 stars 🌟
Matthew is the absolute best & the owner & other team members are awesome as well!
Picked up 6 huge challah rolls, a container of chicken salad, & a container of eggplant with mixed veggies. Everything was so fresh & absolutely delicious 😋
They've only been open for several months & I wish them an abundance of success!
Muchas gracias guyz! ❤?
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Hat's off to these guys. They know what they are doing. Great vibe here. Business lunch for 2. Incredible! We ordered:
2x Matzoh Ball Soup with Kreplach.
2x Club Sandwiches
2x Diet Cokes
= $65
Looking forward to trying some deli next time. I cannot wait for my next visit!
Exceptional first brunch experience at Yans Deli today. The portions were extremely generous for the price & the attention to detail was evident in everything from the food, ambiance, & cheeky Lego flowers on every table, to the way in which our leftovers were packed meticulously at the end of our meal.
A very special thank you to our server Mike, who was incredibly attentive even though it was the Saturday lunch rush.
Congrats to the entire Yans Deli team! They've created something truly special. :)
Yesterday was one of those rainy Mondays, the kind that makes driving from place to place for work feel even heavier. It was also one of those days when I was missing my mom deeply. She passed away this summer, & rainy days like that used to be the ones where she'd call me in the middle of the day to say,'I made matzo ball soup for you, come pick it up on your way home.'
While driving, I thought maybe I'd stop somewhere for soup. Not just because I wanted something warm, but because I was craving that comforting feeling of being cared for, something that reminded me of her. I went Yan's Deli, & although the door was unlocked & I walked in, they were actually closed.
Benji greeted me kindly & apologized, saying they were closed. I told him I had really been hoping for some soup. He paused, looked at me, & said,'I could probably do that for takeout if that's OK.'
So on a day when it was pouring rain, & the restaurant was closed, this man stopped what he was doing, went into the kitchen, & made me soup.
While I waited, I held back tears because his kindness & generosity were exactly what I needed in that moment. It felt like a small act of love from a stranger, & somehow, a little piece of my mom's warmth shining through.
When he handed me the bag & said,'It really is soup weather,' I smiled & thanked him. Sitting in my car, eating what was probably the best soup I've had in a long time, I cried missing my mom, but so grateful for the compassion of someone who didn't even know me.
It might sound cliché to say that this place & this soup will hold a special place in my heart, but they truly will.
Thank you, Benji, for reminding me that kindness still exists in the simplest moments. I can't wait to come back.
We had an amazing lunch. They were very accommodating for gluten free food as I am celiac. Also very child friendly. The service was the most sincere & kind I've had in a long time. Go!
