Business Details
16 Years
experience
Welcome to Mile End Deli - Brooklyn's Premier Montreal-Style Deli
Mile End Deli was founded in 2010 with a clear mission: to honor the legacy of our grandmothers' cooking while introducing Montreal-style cuisine to New York. Our Brooklyn restaurant combines traditional Jewish delicatessen elements with Canadian culinary influences, creating a unique dining experience rooted in heritage and innovation. We specialize in Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches, homemade hotdogs with tangy kraut, poutine, and fresh whitefish salad, all crafted using time-honored recipes updated with fresh, scratch-made techniques. Our menu extends beyond classic dishes to explore global flavors, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and artisanal sweet treats. Located at the intersection of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens, we serve Downtown Brooklyn with a commitment to quality and authenticity.Co-founder Joel Tietolman, inspired by his Montreal upbringing, leads our team in preserving Jewish food traditions while embracing modern culinary creativity. We extend our hospitality through catering services, private events, and nationwide shipping via Goldbelly, ensuring our flavors reach beyond our physical location. Our loyalty program rewards regular guests, reinforcing our dedication to community. As a Brooklyn institution, we remain steadfast in our mission to share the comfort of Jewish and Canadian cuisine with every customer.
Services
Smoked Meat Sandwiches
Breakfast Service
Brunch Offerings
Lunch Menu
Dinner Service
Sweet Treats
Catering
Gift Cards
Private Events
Nationwide Shipping
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches using time-honored recipes.
- Our menu combines Jewish deli classics with Canadian and global culinary influences.
- We offer nationwide shipping through Goldbelly for nationwide access to our specialties.
- Our catering services bring authentic Jewish-Canadian cuisine to private events.
- We maintain a loyalty program rewarding regular guests with exclusive benefits.
Services
Smoked Meat Sandwiches
Our signature Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches feature hand-carved meats piled high on house-baked rye bread with tangy mustard. Each sandwich combines generations-old curing techniques with Brooklyn's modern culinary scene. Perfect for lunch or takeout, these hearty sandwiches showcase our commitment to traditional flavors while appealing to contemporary tastes.
Catering Services
We bring authentic Jewish-Canadian cuisine to your private events with full-service catering. From smoked meat platters to custom menus featuring poutine and whitefish salad, our offerings blend Montreal tradition with Brooklyn innovation. Ideal for corporate events, weddings, and family gatherings across New York City.
Private Events
Host your special occasion at our Hoyt Street location, transformed into a private dining space. Whether for milestone celebrations or business gatherings, we combine our historic deli atmosphere with customized menus featuring breakfast, brunch, and dinner options rooted in our Montreal heritage.
Nationwide Shipping
Through Goldbelly partnerships, we deliver our signature smoked meats and prepared dishes nationwide. Customers receive frozen, ready-to-heat meals with detailed reheating instructions, ensuring our Brooklyn-made flavors arrive fresh and maintain their authentic taste profiles across the United States.
Breakfast Service
Start your day with our breakfast menu featuring modern takes on Jewish deli classics. From bagel platters to smoked fish combinations, each dish incorporates fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Available daily until 11:30 AM, perfect for quick bites or leisurely weekend brunches.
People
Joel Tietolman
Co-Founder
Joel Tietolman co-founded Mile End Deli in 2010, drawing inspiration from his Montreal upbringing. He leads our team in preserving Jewish food traditions while innovating modern deli cuisine. His leadership maintains our commitment to quality and authenticity.
Questions
What makes Mile End's smoked meat sandwiches unique?
Our sandwiches use Montreal-style curing and smoking techniques perfected over generations, served on house-baked rye bread with house-made mustard.
Do you offer catering services for private events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering featuring smoked meat platters, poutine, and custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings.
Can I order Mile End dishes outside New York?
Yes, through our Goldbelly partnership, we ship frozen, ready-to-heat meals nationwide while maintaining authentic flavor profiles.
What are your regular business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8 AM-9 PM and Saturday-Sunday 9 AM-9 PM for dine-in, takeout, and catering orders.
Do you serve traditional Jewish holiday meals?
Yes, we offer special holiday menus featuring Passover platters, Rosh Hashanah brisket, and other seasonal specialties available for pre-order.
Reviews (5)
August H.
Jan 04, 2022
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It is a street deli with friendly staff and loyal neighbors. i always like this kind of deli which could light up the community nearby.
food is good, but a little pricy. but we are in NYC, what can be say more
food is good, but a little pricy. but we are in NYC, what can be say more
Gina G.
Jan 03, 2022
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I love deli's so was excited to try this place. I did not like the smoked meat sandwich. There was a lot of fat in my sandwich and the meat was too thick for my taste but others love it so it depends on your preference. We also got the Eli Reuben which I liked better. I took the thick fatty meat out (that was also in the smoked meat sandwich) and enjoyed the rest of it. Next time I'll just get a Reuben. The poutine was good, the salad was good (the dressing was amazing!), the sour pickle had a strange flavor so I wouldn't get that again. We got the cinnamon babka which wasn&apos
K. M.
Dec 18, 2021
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I hesitate to give negative reviews but after paying $11+ (tip) for a chicken noodle soup with one thumbnail sized chicken piece, hardly any noodle and the broth tasted old, I just want to let others know. Also, I thought this delicatessen would definitely have great soups given price and location. Theyve got to work on their food just tasting better. Broth smells of beef bone broth and no simmering at all. Additionally, waited outside in the cold while I had to ask for them to just give me the soup cold bc no one was in the kitchen. Further, I ordered two soups of which the person taking my
A. J.
Dec 12, 2021
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Quite good Jewish Montreal fare (a lot of which is similar to NY Jewish fare). Definitely a great neighborhood staple.
Eric Finkelstein
Nov 18, 2021
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Latkes: thick, flavorful, good.
Kugel: non-traditional as it's cheesey, but tastes good. Chocolate babka: Hard, served cold so maybe I'd like it more warmed up? I asked if they could warm it, told no.
Kugel: non-traditional as it's cheesey, but tastes good. Chocolate babka: Hard, served cold so maybe I'd like it more warmed up? I asked if they could warm it, told no.
