Canter's Deli

Canter’s is a fantastic, living relic of early-20th-century L.A. and a reminder of the local Jewish community’s deep roots. Still owned by the Canter family, this 24-hour deli with a gargantuan bakery case and retro interior is a decent Jewish deli and one of our favorite places to dine after hours. Come here at 2am and you’re bound to see musicians from all over town who’ve just gotten off the stage and want to tuck into some blintzes or a stacked pastrami sandwich. Come here for a comforting bowl of matzo ball soup. Come here for cookies and challah to go, or, perhaps our favorite pairing, a plate of latkes and a dirty martini. Have just about whatever experience you’re looking for, because at Canter’s, things stay the same and variety is a constant.