Four generations of Zane Caplansky's family have served Jewish comfort food to the people of Toronto. Step inside and you feel not just part of history but part of the family. The first thing you notice is the delicious smell of the house cured, hand sliced smoked meat. After that, the deli journey begins with a few bites. Caplansky's is famous for more than just one of Toronto's best smoked meats. They serve up one of Toronto's best deli experiences. That means they pour their hearts and souls into what they do. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, they make it in house from scratch from Zane's family recipes. Plus they feature some of their own creations such as the Smoked Meat Knish and Maple Beef Bacon Donuts - both featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. One visit and you'll understand why the New York Times says Caplansky's 'Rivals any of the legendary New York Delis'. Monday to Friday catering office hours are from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday & Sunday office is closed but can be reachedmore...See more text
Grilled Salami, Cheddar cheese, red onions and honey mustard on an Onion Bun
$11.00
BREAKFAST
Served all day
Smoked Meat Hash
Griddle fried lean smoked meat with potato and onion. Served with two sunny eggs & Silverstein's rye toast
$14.00
Salami and Eggs
Pan fried Chicago 58 salami with scrambled eggs Served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce
$13.00
Smoked Meat and Eggs
Our famous smoked meat with scrambled eggs, served with Silverstein's rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce
$13.00
The Geddy
Lox, salami and eggs all scrambled together with onions and served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce just the way he likes it. Closer to the heart? You betcha!
$15.00
The LEO
Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs & schmaltzy onions Served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce
$14.00
Steak and Eggs
6 oz. Flat Iron Steak grilled to order with three eggs any style Served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce
$16.00
The Special
Three eggs any style with house cured and smoked beef bacon. Served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce What's so special? Includes unlimited coffee or tea
$11.00
Omelet du Caplansky
Choose a meat from the menu (beef bacon, smoked salmon, salami, etc...) plus any two other fillings like cheese, onions, peppers, tomato or anything else you can find on this menu. Served with rye toast, potato latkes & apple sauce
$14.00Additional fillings
$1.50 (each)
Bagel, Lox and Cream Cheese Platter
Central Epicure's finest lox served with a fresh-baked Gryfe's bagel, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion & capers
$18.00
The Leaning Tower of Caplansky
Three pieces of thick cut challah french toast with layers of cream cheese, blueberry jam and beef bacon. Served with organic maple syrup & fresh fruit
$15.00
The Howard Jack
Chocolate Babka french toast topped with beef bacon and served with organic maple syrup
$16.00
Substitute thick cut Silverstein's challah or Gryfe's bagel for
rye toast
$1.00gluten-free bread
$3.00
LUNCH
served after 11am
Homemade Soup
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls, Split Pea with Smoked Meat, Cabbage Borscht, ASK ABOUT THE DAILY SPECIAL
Smoked Meat, Corned Beef, Grilled Salami, Pickled Tongue, Smoked Turkey. FRESSER = ONE WHO ENJOYS THEIR FOOD
Reg
$8.85Fresser
$17.95
Sandwich Combo
Any Hot Deli Sandwich with a pickle and your choice of fries, soup cup, latkes, small poutine or any side salad
$13.00add a little slaw
$1.00
What Zane Eats
Grilled salami and chopped liver with red onions and honey mustard on rye
$12.00
The Honest Lawyer
Smoked turkey, kishke, gravy and cranberry sauce served open faced on challah. We'll even throw a few fries on the side
$12.00
Name Your Own Sandwich
Got a great idea for an amazing sandwich? Order it and we could make it a special or you could make it on the menu
Fat Sam's Grand Slam
A selection of all our deli meats piled high on double rye
$18.00
Roast vegetables & Brie
Served warm on a ciabatta bun with a Balsamic vinaigrette
$9.00
Meatloaf Sandwich
Served with tangy tomato sauce and red peppers on a ciabatta bun
$11.00add cheddar
$1.00
BBQ Beef Brisket on a Bun
Pulled beef sandwich dressed with our own bbq sauce and served with crispy onions on a Silverstein's onion bun
$11.00add cheddar
$1.00add slaw
$1.00
The Caplansky Burger
70% fresh ground beef and 30% smoked meat. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on sesame challah bun
$11.00add cheddar
$1.00add beef bacon
$1.00add an egg
$1.00
Bagel, lox and cream cheese sandwich
Gryfe's Bagel shmeared with cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, tomato, red onion and capers
$11.00
Mac and Cheese
Creamy four cheese sauce, sharp Cheddar, Gruyere and Mozzarella topped with Parmesan and breadcrumbs
$10.00add smoked meat
$3.00
FRESH SALADS
The Greek
Chopped bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, red onions, romaine, feta and kalamata olives in our own classic lemony vinaigrette dusted with oregano.
Side
$5.00Full
$13.00
The Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy housemade dressing, croutons and crumbled beef bacon. Topped with Parmesan
Side
$5.00Full
$13.00
The Caplansky Salad
Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, red onion, chick peas, croutons and sprouts tossed in our house mustard vinaigrette
Side
$5.00Full
$13.00
add smoked turkey
Side
$3.00Full
$4.00
add smoked salmon
Side
$4.00Full
$5.00
DELI CLASSICS
Chopped Liver
Two scoops of our chopped beef liver topped with schmaltz fried onions and served with rye bread ends, tomato and red onion
$7.00
Kishke
Stuffing sausage, Jewish style, served on a pool of smoked meat gravy and extra rye on the side
$10.00
Knish
Puff pastry stuffed with smoked meat, potato and spices. Served on smoked meat gravy. Potato version available with mushroom gravy.
$9.00
Sweet Gefilte Fish
Served with sweet carrots and beet horseradish
$9.00
Blintzes
Two homemade crepes stuffed with cream cheese and served with sour cream or apple or blueberry sauce
$6.00
THE CAPLANNY PLATTER
A selection of all our hot deli meats and a scoop of chopped liver. Comes with sliced tomato, red onion and rye bread
$29.00
DINNER
Served after 5pm.
Liver and Onions
Pan fried beef liver served with schmaltzy onions, beef bacon, and mushroom gravy. Like it medium rare? Just ask. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$15.00
BBQ Beef Brisket
Cooked (braised) low & slow covered in onion and tomato. The brisket is sliced and the braising juices are reduced and seasoned with molasses and cider vinegar. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$17.00
Smoked Meat Loaf
Fresh ground beef and our famous smoked meat topped with tangy tomato sauce. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$16.00add cheddar
$1.00
Southern Fried Chicken
Three pieces of marinated, house battered poultry. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$14.00add organic maple syrup
$2.00
Smokey Beef Ribs
Three meaty maple smoked beef bones finished with our own bbq sauce on the grill. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$18.00
Baked Salmon Fillet
Boneless Atlantic Salmon baked and topped with our own lemon caper sauce. Served with seasonal veggies and choice of fries or garlic mashed potatoes.
$17.00
Smoked Meat Bolognese
Spaghetti smothered in our rich Bolognese sauce with chunks of smoked meat. Topped with Parmesan cheese ® and served with garlic bread
$16.00meatless version
$13.00
Roast Vegetable Lasagne
Layers of roast veggies, noodles, Mozzarella cheese and tangy tomato sauce topped with Parmesan and served with a side salad and garlic toast
Ask your server about our selection of premium brands
$5.50 (1 1/2 OZ.)
COCKTAILS
Classic Martini
$9.00 (2 1/2 OZ.)
Classic Manhatten
$9.00 (2 1/2 OZ.)
Cosmopolitan
$9.00 (2 1/2 OZ.)
Caplansky Caesar
$7.00 (1 1/2 OZ.)
Mimosa
$6.00 (2 1/2 OZ.)
The Jewmosa
$6.00 (2 1/2 OZ.)
WINE - RED
By Rosewood Estates
Long Rows
$7.00 (6 OZ)
$30.00 (bottle)
Merlot
$40.00
WINE - WHITE
By Rosewood Estates
Long Rows
$7.00 (6 OZ)
$30.00 (bottle)
Süssreserve Riesling
$35.00
HOMEMADE DESSERT
Rugalach
$1.50 (each)
Maple Beef Bacon Donuts
$3.00
French Vanilla Ice Cream
$3.00
Chocolate Bread Pudding
$4.00
Lemon Square
$4.00
Blueberry Pie
$5.00
Sour Cherry Pie
$5.00
Apple or Seasonal Crumble
$5.00
Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
$6.00
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
$6.00
Cheesecake
white or dark chocolate swirl
$6.00add blueberry sauce
$1.50
Blintzes
Two homemade crepes stuffed with cream cheese and served with sour cream or apple or blueberry sauce
$6.00
THE PLATTERS - PARTY OF FIVE ...OR MORE MENU - Caplansky's Deli & Catering
Assorted Cold Sandwich Platter
Your choice of tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad and chopped liver all served with pickles, lettuce and tomatoes on Silverstein’s thick sliced challah Min. 5 people
per person
$9.25
Cold Cuts Combo Platter
Features assorted Caplansky Deli meats served cold. Your choice of smoked meat, corned beef, smoked turkey, salami and chopped liver with Silverstein’s rye, Caplansky’s custom mustard and pickles Min. 5 people
per person
$11.00
Lox Platter
Gryfes bagels, cream cheese and lox served with tomato, cucumber, red onions and capers Min. 5 people
per person
$13.00
Everyone Loves to Dip
Assorted seasonal veggies served with our yummy dill dip or homemade hummus or the dip-of-the-week
small
$30.00med
$45.00large
$55.00
Pickle Platter
Sweet red peppers, pepperoncinos, green tomatoes and of course pickles
small
$25.00med
$35.00large
$45.00
Scoop Platter
Scoops of tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad and cream cheese served with Fresh Gryfe’s bagels and/or Silverstein’s challah served with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and lettuce Min. 5 people
per person
$8.50
Caplansky Platter
Famous smoked meat, corned beef, smoked turkey, pickled tongue, grilled salami and chopped liver served with Silverstein’s rye, pickles and our custom mustard Min. 5 people
per person
$11.75
Assorted Hot Sandwich Platter
Choose from: smoked meat, smoked turkey, pickled tongue, grilled salami, corned beef or roasted vegetable and brie served on assorted Silverstein’s breads with pickles and our custom mustard Min. 5 people
per person
$12.00
LEAN AND GREEN
Caplansky Salad
Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, red onion, chick peas, sprouts, croutons with a mustard vinaigrette
small
$5.00med
$30.00large
$40.00
The Greek
Chopped bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, red onion, romaine, feta and kalamata olives with a classic lemony vinaigrette
The Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade dressing, croutons and crumbled beef bacon
SNACK PLATTER
Cheese Platter
small
$55.00large
$75.00
Tropical Fruit Platter
small
$40.00medium
$50.00large
$70.00
SWEET STUFF
Ask about our homemade cheesecakes and pie
Cookies and Squares
Something sweet starting at
per person
$1.50
OUR WHOLESALE MENU
Coleslaw
litre
$9.00half litre
$5.00
Potato Salad
litre
$9.00half litre
$5.00
Egg Salad
litre
$12.00half litre
$7.00250ml
$4.00
Tuna Salad
litre
$13.00half litre
$7.00250ml
$4.00
Cream Cheese
half litre
$6.50250ml
$4.00
Latkes
each
$0.75
Silverstein’s Rye
per loaf
$4.00
BY THE POUND
Smoked Meat
sliced
$15.00 (lb)unsliced
$13.00 (lb)
Corned Beef
sliced
$15.00 (lb)
Smoked Turkey
sliced
$16.00 (lb)
Salami
grilled
$9.00 (lb)cold
$8.00 (lb)
Beef Bacon
$11.00 (lb)
Chopped Liver
litre
$15.00half litre
$8.00
Pickled Tongue
$17.00 (lb)
Smoked Salmon
$24.00 (lb)
Gefilte Fish
$12.00 (lb)
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
Brown Bag It
Just like your mother made them: Choice of Sandwich, coleslaw or potato salad, home baked cookie, fresh seasonal fruit cup and drink
per person
$12.95
SHIVA CATERING
Meat
An assortment of Caplansky’s famous deli meats served hot with Silverstein’s rye, pickles and Caplansky’s mustard
per person
$16.95
Dairy
An assortment of Gryfe’s bagels and Silverstein’s challah served with scoops of tuna, egg salad, cream cheese Each served with potato salad, coleslaw, assorted fruit and home baked cookies
per person
$16.95
Smoked Meat in your Home or Office... MENU - Caplansky's Deli & Catering
Professional Slicers
Ask about having one of our professional slicers hand-cut Caplansky’s famous smoked meat or turkey at your next event!
WE GOT A TRUCK
FILM AND TV SET CATERING
Whether you’re a big budget Hollywood feature film production, a television series shooting in a studio or an indie film with a budget, you still have to eat. Caplansky’s Catering has done all that and more.
Vegetarians on set?
We’ve got you covered! We’d be happy to send you sample menus and references from our happy entertainment industry accounts.
Between our on-time, on-budget Catering team
and our Deli Truck we’ll make sure you get rave reviews from your toughest critics: the cast and crew of whatever your shooting.
We went for breakfast on a whim after a popular breakfast place around the corner had a lineup out the door.
They have a great patio, amazing service and the food is very good. Love the latkes and the apple sauce must be homemade.
I definitely will go back to try a sandwich!
Christmas Day, what to do? Skated at Nathan Phillips Square and then walked over to Caplansky's on College. So happy they were open!
Thoroughly enjoyed the beef brisket sandwich on an onion bun: juicy and delicious! So big I had to eat it with a knife and fork! Started with cabbage borscht which was just right! Topped off my meal with a Steamwhistle beer (I think).
My friends and I like to make our pilgrimage down to College Street every few months just for Caplansky's amazing food.
Not sure if any of the other reviewers has ever...
Not sure if any of the other reviewers has ever had smoked meat in Montreal but this was as it was boiled not steamed. We ordered medium and it was dry and unflavourful.
Overall if you are wanting the Montreal experience dont bother.
I really loved the food. The SMOKED MEAT is very...
I really loved the food. The SMOKED MEAT is very good but the best thing on the menu is the home-made smoked meat gravy its SOOOOOOOOOOO good
I will be back
Finally checked this place out after reading all the press, in one word....overrated. First off its situated in a dump, the montreal smoked was drier then dry, the poutine was good. another problem with this place is if you order a sandwich and a beer you get 2 checks, 1 for the beer and 1 for the meal.
all in all I was very dissapointed, perhaps if they ever get their own restaurant that has a kitchen bigger then a breadbox will I return
I’ve heard a lot of great things about Caplansky's, and I finally got the chance to try it last week. Let me tell you, the sandwich was AMAZING!!! Zane keeps it very simple and very delicious. He was gracious enough to give my wife and I a quick run through on how the beef is prepared. I believe it’s a 10 hour process. I was very excited to taste a sandwich that took 10 hours of preparation, and I was definitely not disappointed. We ordered the combo. The service was fast and friendly. The fries were great! How do you make greaseless fries… and make them taste so good? And the coleslaw was very different from what we were used to… in a good way of course. Basically, we were already planning our next visit back, even before we left. I will definitely send my friends and family to Caplansky’s. And to anyone reading this… don’t think about it… just go!
The new “Bubby Doris” truck is making its away around Toronto this summer offering Caplansky’s internationally renowned delicatessen sandwiches. The deli on wheels includes all the favourites like the brisket slider, smoke meat sandwich and smoked meat poutine.
Follow them: @Caplansky
Caplansky’s may be known for its stacked pastrami sandwiches, but the chicken soup with matzo balls has taken a front seat in recent years. The soup is made in-house, which means it is packed with authentic flavours and all those nostalgic feelings! Caplansky’s also offers cabbage borscht and split pea with smoked meat.
