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Hali Deli - Old World Delicatessen

Breakfast restaurant Meal takeaway Sandwich shop Brunch restaurant Deli

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Halifax


Address

2389 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4B8, Canada

Website

www.halideli.com

Contact

+1 902-406-2500

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (593 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) good (10) time (9) water (9) cash (9) meat (9) fries (8) smoked (8) deli (7) sandwich (6)
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  • 4/5 Kristy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hali deli is a nice little Jewish Deli on Agricola street . I made an attempt to go previously but it was closed in the middle of the day . Be aware this place does close pretty early in the day , so check the hours ahead of time . I had the Reuben sandwich with potato salad . The potato salad was really really good & the sandwich was tasty . I found it a bit pricy for what i got , I had to purchase two bottles of water as you are not given any tap water or anything . I'm not big on plastic bottles of water . This place is cash only , I didn't know that and had to use the ATM , also a few dollars extra . So don't forget to bring cash . Overall it was all good , I just wish I could have a glass of water , without an extra charge . The food tasted great . The waitress was friendly . I would return .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 jay i. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice to see an older style diner still going. Overall was a fine experience. I mentioned to the waitress I have a black pepper allergy and she showed me some things on the menu that would be safe and I went with the grilled cheese and fries. The fries had pepper on them and she was apologetic and took them away and told the kitchen to not put pepper on them. 5 mins later she brought the new fries and incredibly they had more pepper on them than the first one. The chef had been staring at me the whole time and I began to figure out that maybe the pepper on the fries wasn’t a mistake but a choice. Nice place but watch out for the stare down pepper chef.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CHRIS H. 11 months ago on Google
    If you’re into Smoked Meat than you need to hit up Hali Deli. I’ve been eating here for years and I’ve only recently tried the Reuben instead of the smoked meat sandwich and I’ve converted to the Reuben from now on! It’s so good and so are the fries. Their brunch is tasty as well but it’s only on weekends. I really like their Benny for brunch but they stop serving it early so get there before 2pm if you want to try it. * CASH ONLY.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lisa L. 3 years ago on Google
    Smoked meat sandwich was delicious. It came with coleslaw and your choice fries or potato salad. Cute deli with an old school vibe. We got our food to go and just remember it's cash only.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Deborah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Its old world charm. There is no parking lot. Just on street parking. So it took some time to find a parking spot The food was OK, i ordered fish and chips and substituted potato hash instead. My cousins had french fries and pastrami sandwiches. They were OK. I would like to go back again to try another dish. There is an ATM on site as they only take cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Taija S. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice diner style. They don’t take card so bring cash. It is a brunch place but not a sweet brunch place. Mostly meat dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma-Rose B. 10 months ago on Google
    Extremely great traditional deli with homemade food. The reuben was obviously a star and I'd happily eat that once a week for the rest of my life. The coleslaw is particular stole my heart - it was perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Canyon R. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a wonderful Jewish deli. The food is amazingly delicious and the people are great. The smoked meat, salami, and corned beef we're all perfect. My daughter got the lox platter and it was wonderful. We'll be back next time we're in Halifax!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff K. 2 years ago on Google
    An absolute gem of a spot. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Swift, tasty food and the best service around. Love it here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ar A. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish they would accept cards for payment instead of cash only. Other than that, the food and experience was amazing. Healthy options that taste like homemade breakfast made by grandparents.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 C N. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent food. A little on the pricy side, but so is everywhere these days. The bottled water is a downer. No need for all that extra plastic waste and adds unnecessary cost over tap water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April H. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is such a gem. Like stepping back in time. Absolutely bumping and lined up. Sat at the bar and worth the wait. Service was no nonsense but somehow perfectly suited the place. Decor looks like it's hardly changed since the 50s and I hope it never does or it will lose its charm. Food was better than expected and I had high expectations from my last time stopping.

  • 4/5 Mark E. 9 months ago on Google
    A classic old school diner with some mouthwatering options. They do an amazing sandwich and their service is top notch and friendly. Prices are good too! Great spot for lunch with friends.

  • 2/5 Isa 8 months ago on Google
    returned after a couple years away from halifax. this used to be one of my favourite spots in the city, but oh boy was i was bitterly disappointed. right off the bat, the server was really rude and for some reason they only offered bottled water? which wasn’t a thing last time i came. the food looked good on the other tables, but that was the cherry on top of the whole weird interaction. my parter got the ick, so we left soon after. i don’t know who made this decision, but they are actively losing money from it. we were walking around in a summer day in halifax, with every restaurant full and bustling, and they were sourly empty.

  • 5/5 Einat & Ron O. 9 months ago on Google
    A great Atmosphere of an old dinner. Matzo ball chicken soup was great and the smoked meat with frizw were great.

  • 4/5 Mélanie P. 5 months ago on Google
    Love to walk in to the familiar faces here, server is always smiling and helpful. Food is good diner and hits the spot! Kids love the huge milkshakes. A go to for soup as well. It’s our sick soup to help cure anything!!

  • 5/5 Canadian_902 10 months ago on Google
    Love the place and the food..It was on my list for a while and had the chance to go..Definitely it will not be my last..I had to do take out too..our server was amazing 👌 😀

  • 5/5 MainLark D. 7 months ago on Google
    This is a great old deli atmosphere restaurant highly recommended. Jasmine is quick with your order with big smiles 😃 I'll definitely be back.

  • 1/5 sagar s. 5 months ago on Google
    They only take cash. I was charged 4 bucks to take out 20 bucks from the ATM machine. The server/owner was at my head telling me to finish up as he had to close the shop. I ordered a simple breakfast and it was mediocre at best. I came from Ottawa here after listening about this place and it was disappointing. Skip it.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing spot. Great for lunch and breakfast, it's genuine, simple, good food. It had a great lunch counter vibe. Very deserving of the reputation that this place has, and it's unique in the city. Service was quick, attentive and friendly. It's cash only, on credit cards/debit but they have a machine on site. Plan ahead because it's worth it. Food was great and well priced, especially if you like old-world Eastern European Jewish foods. It reminds me very much of the Jewish family restaurants in Montreal. I recently had the "Loaded" Latkes, and these were definitely the best restaurant potato pankackes I've ever had. Crispy, light, and the extra stuff on top took them from being just a potato pancake to a great meal. Yes, they have smoked meat sandwiches, but seriously give the more old-world stuff a go. It's great, and it almost beats my Baba's (and if you knew anything about Ukrainian Babas, you know this is a dangerous statement).

  • 5/5 Floki K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in the city I always get the mishmash hash. I stare at the menu for probably 10 to 15 minutes saying I'm going to get something different this time I always get the mishmash hash cuz it's always amazing. One day I will stray from my preference of the mishmash hash one of these days I'll have the courage one of these days I'll build the strength and stray from the path I've chosen for myself. Until then you and I both know what I plan on ordering.

  • 5/5 L. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and service. Cash only so be ready and if you are coming on. The weekend be ready for a wait. Despite quick turn around this is a popular spot!

  • 1/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    Why deny tap water to sell bottles of water, you are making more waste, losing customers and making the people who are coming less likely to tip. Whatever profit you are getting you are just taking from the tips of your workers. Your food is good, your service is good, this decision is not.

  • 5/5 George J. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic breakfast, lots of choices. The beef bacon is a must try. It's exactly what you would call a mama and papa place, but it's done so well. It is very popular for a good reason.

  • 5/5 Jay N. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place, the food is great and the ambiance makes it all the better. It’s got a great location in the north end and the staff is fantastic, when it comes to eating at Hali deli I’m totally a repeat offender and just love it there!

  • 5/5 Cory Ter S. 1 year ago on Google
    Talk about solid, quality, comfort food. This deli has it. Very large menu with a Jewish focus, including latkes, challah bread and excellent smoked meat sandwiches. Had the large breakfast, going again later for a Reuben sandwich. Not to mention reasonably priced, and excellent service with a smile. A new favourite for me.

  • 5/5 Tim L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow.... mind blown. Loved this place. French toast and corned beef. Delicious. We also got matzo ball soup to bring home. Incredible!!!! Bought a pound of smoked turkey. I'd make a trip to halifax from NB just to go here again. The friendliest waitress I've had in a long time.

  • 5/5 Anna 1 year ago on Google
    Made our first visit to Hali Deli. Ordered two smoked meat sandwiches. The smoked meat was amazing! The fries were excellent. I'm definitely coming back again. The restaurant is cash only. There is an ATM located inside the restaurant if needed.

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice selection of menu items to choose from, a cozy, kinda retro ambiance, and friendly service. The food was delicious (I had lox on a bagel) and reasonably priced, and the portions were pretty big. Really looking forward to visiting again to try other options. As other comments have mentioned, be aware it's cash-only.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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