We picked up some meals at Sunterra and then realized we had never gone to this location of Gruman's so decided to stop in for a sandwich. (Briefly, it's designed more for grab-and-go). Does anyone else find it hard to resist any diner or deli??? Having been to Gruman's before, I wasn't expecting the Dagwood-style sammies of New York Deli's. I was very happy with the Reuben and egg salad we split, and my guest and I were both satiated. The portions are not overly large here, like at other delis that some may be accustomed to. These are not Bahn mi prices, so I understand other reviewers have sticker shock if they didn't check a website before coming. There are beautiful-looking soups and frozen meals in the coolers. One day I will budget to try those as well. I love the family lore and pictures that are on the walls and have always found the staff really kind. read more

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A bit disappointed. Don't really know how you can serve a smoke meat sandwich with fries and not have a deli pickle in there? The sandwich is ok, sliced horizontally rather than vertically and that's not how you slice a Montréal smoke meet, and no keens extra mustard packet. Respectfully you need to take a trip to Montréal and see how Schwartz, lesters or Dunn's!! This is a fail! 2 sandwiches with fries I extra cole slaw No Pickles $42!! What the heck. read more

Grumans - Horizontal cut?? - Delicatessen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Service was very good, as was the Reuben, although I wish they'd used Russian dressing instead of their own version. The latkes were the blandest I've ever tasted and will never order them again. read more

I am so pleased that Gruman's has opened a new location close to home! The Reuben and Latkes are delicious and well worth the price. You can taste the value of the ingredients in the sandwich, compared to other deli's in the city. HIGHLY recommend. I think a couple of the reviews on here are from customers who don't necessarily understand the concept of the new Gruman's location. This location is meant to be a delicatessen, not a restaurant. So if you're expecting table service- the downtown location is more your pace. However, the employees at Britannia are super accommodating for dine in and are always cleaning up tables for the next customers. If you're expecting fabulous food for take out, or to have a casual "no frills" lunch- the Britannia location is a great location with quality prepared meals and sandwiches, soups, etc. I have been greeted warmly and professionally by the employees and owner of the establishment, every time I have been in - I have never had issue with any "attitude" that has been described in past reviews (rants). read more

Grumans - a close up of a fried potato cake - Delicatessen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I really wanted to like this deli. I live right by it! However, I guess I have been spoiled living in the East for a few years and having great Jewish delis within arms reach. I ordered the traditional Montreal Smoke meat sandwich, a Rueben and some latkes. First of all, all the smoke meat is pre-cut. You will not see them shave the smoke meat in front of you which is a shame. :( The meat was very tough and chewy. You literally need your hands to pull the meat or use a knife to cut into it. The latkes were alright. I probably will give this place another chance since it's down the street from me. Just hope that I had a bad cut of meat this time around. read more

Great experience! Good parking! Not like the old downtown location, but the place filled up just Before noon, so arrive early if you're planning to seating down to enjoy the great smoke meats sandwich! Pickle is optional and they don't always have them!! Otherwise it's an excellent join to have lunch with good friends! read more

We had decided to try somewhere out of the box for breakfast and found this place. We got the traditional and lox eggs bennys which they serve for brunch on the weekends. The service was great and family oriented. I LOVED the fact that their plates and utensils are compostable. ( Large compost bin next to the garbage and I was pleased that all the dishware etc was able to go in the compost and not the rubbish bin. BIG Win in my opinion to be so environmentally aware) Now bear in mind that Im sure as a deli this place is fantastic- however for brunch we werent overly satisfied. At $14 a plate I would have hoped for more. More sauce, more meat, more satisfaction. It tasted fine and had quality ingredients. We were just left wanting ... something seemed to be missing. For the price I would prefer going to a more specific breakfast restaurant with better coffee. This isnt a jab at them by any means... just breakfast there isnt my jam! read more

Grumans - Weekend benny special - Delicatessen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Its good been here a few times in the last 5 years, food is fresh, flavours are just a bit bland. Its just a little underwhelming, for the price. read more

I will not return to a place I'm unwelcome to frequent. From almost the moment our Meetup group sat down (after ordering a first round of drinks and pastries, mind you) we were given the cold shoulder. Then the lady came over and requested we move to make space for the lunch crowd. This was at 10:45. Lunch????? But okay - we are nothing if not obliging of a business's wishes, however I was left baffled by the third person reference - who was "I" if not PART OF this esteemed "lunch crowd," and I was already actually there. First come first serve, right?! Strike one. I proceeded to order my drink and pastry. Attituuuude. Strike two. We decide to distribute ourselves throughout the space with some of us sitting and some standing - others waiting for a chair or another table....only 20 of us in the space, which was a comfortable fit. An hour and a half into our coffee Meetup chatter and we are briskly interrupted by the (manager I presume) with a sad attempt at an apologetic request to vacate so there would be space for some kind of lunch crowd - which still had yet to make itself known. Those that had graced the space we're already seated enjoying their food. Perhaps they didn't know they too would experience a quick and hasty shooing to make space for a mysterious dinner crowd. Strike three. I had already made my mind up on the first strike that I wouldn't get a refill or anything further this morning, and by the third strike she had successfully put my desire to remain silent and forget about the whole affair to rest. Not only do I refuse to return but to now I'm compelled to alert unwary travellers to the unprofessional and unwelcoming spirit that dwells within that space. It's really rather too bad, because I rather liked that cheesecake. C'mon though - even McDonald's provides a more hospitable service than this. Dine alone and at your own risk. They might not see you as a viable customer but as something taking up valuable space for that lunch crowd whose surely still on their way. read more

I was thrilled when this place opened but I am less thrilled now that I have tried the place. First issue: We grabbed a table and "set it" with a napkin and their crappy plastic utensils (even for dine in!). The AC was blowing so hard that the napkins kept blowing off the table. We had to either hold them or have them pinned under the salt shaker. Second Issue: We ordered matzo ball soup. The 1/2 full cardboard container (again for dine in!) arrived at the table only slightly warmer than gazpacho. The matzo ball was room temperature and the carrots were crunchier than al dente. The re-heated soup was returned to us without even a "sorry about that". Third Issue: We ordered a turkey club to split. There were no choices of bread, there was no pickle wedge with it (what kind of deli is this?) and it was served in this miniscule basket that was lined with a piece of paper that popped out every time the sandwich was removed. The sandwich itself was not bad. This is such a pity. We live just a few minutes away and we would probably be regulars if the place had been halfway decent. I think $27 for 2 small soups and 1 sandwich is quite pricey even when everything is done well, but we probably would have still paid the price. I think we will have to continue to walk across the street to Sunterra for less expensive and better fare. read more

I guess I was expecting the menu that is presented at the downtown location. I don't mind the design of the place as it is bright and it takes advantage of natural light. The fact that paper plates and paper cutlery as well as a lack of glasses for stay in fare is a bit disappointing. The service was ok. Not sure I'll be breaking my fast at this location anytime in the future. Maybe I'll lunch it there so I can enjoy a Reuben Sammy. I'll report back when I do so. read more

If I could give ZERO stars I would. was there this morning walked in .......No greetings just blank stares. I had 2 Latkas which as soon as I tasted them I told my Son " they taste Off "Found out that Latkas are made at other location downtown & they just reheat them here & when I got them were barely luke warm. Furthest thing from real Latkas, all they are is hash browns put together to resemble a Latka. Anyways within 1 Hour I was sick in more ways then one. Shame, Shame if you are trying to resemble a Jewish Deli. My Son had The Rueben Sandwich which was good. read more

Well i gotta tell you.... i was doing a job in Calgary and it was about 12 noon and i was getting hungry and i came across this restaurant so i went in to give it a try!!!!! and i gotta say that the food was excellent and the service was excellent as well!!!! the Montreal smoke meat was amazing!!! i ending up spending my lunches all week at this location!!! No words can describe the freshness !!! My hat goes off to the staff and owners!!! If i could give 10 stars i would!! read more

Went in to check out the hype around this place and found Grumans to be pretty underwhelming to be honest. The lady working there was snarky and rude. read more

Stopped in several times for a Montreal Smoked Beef sandwich and chips, ended up with more that that. Great deli, great sandwich, overall just great! read more

My favourite sandwich! The staff are so kind and make everyone feel like a regular. I love taking my friends here. Great place to go when you're hungry! Good prices, too. read more

Finally got to Grumans on Elbow Drive. A real disappointment. I've been to Jewish deli's in New York and Palm Springs and there is no comparison. Gruman's is sad, over toasted bread, no sauce on the Rueben and a tiny scoop of potato salad. Also plastic cutlery REALLY, how not classy. Real deli prices and not quality deli food read more

Had the BEST Reuben sandwich here recently. REAL Montreal smoked meat. I'm surprised by other reviews about service and attitude as I had a completely opposite experience- warm and friendly. There seems to be lots of great take home options too- mac and cheese and cabbage rolls in particular. I'm looking forward to getting back to give them a try. DO give this deli a try- well worth it. read more