Grumans Catering & Delicatessen

Montréal smoked meat. Drool thinking about how good it was!
Best Montréal smoked meat I had in Calgary and the ladkas were amazing as well!

Have been here many times and the food is really good. It is fashioned after a Montréal deli and it is very close to the ones I used to go to in Montréal.
The smoke meat is fresh and tasty with the correct rye bread on the sandwiches. A side of pickles, coleslaw, potato pancakes with sour cream and a cherry Coke and I’m in heaven.
Have also been here for breakfast and adding smoked meat to eggs is decadent.
The waitresses are a throw back to the old lady’s I was served by as a kid in the Montréal deli’s. They are warm hearted and always have a smile and are easy to talk to. There is also a takeout service for almost everything they make. This small deli can get packed at lunch and breakfast times so go early or late if you can. Weekends you have to line up. Parking is street only weekdays as the parking lot is for other businesses in the building.
Give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Great place to eat and family friendly! Recommend the reuben and fries with gravy… plus a side of potato salad. The sausages with the breakfast platter were delicious. I’m eating here every time I visit Calgary.

Nearly a year after first hearing about this little restaurant, I finally made my way to Gruman’s to try their deli offerings. Now that I’ve been, I can’t wait to visit again.
On this first visit, I tried a few of their standard items including the Montréal smoked meat sandwich, pickles, coleslaw, and potato salad. The smoked meat was flavourful without being overly salty (a common complaint with smoked meat), the pickles were crunchy and fresh, the potato salad was creamy without being heavy, and the vinegar-​based coleslaw was fresh and thin sliced. All together, this made for an awesome meal.
A little before noon on a Wednesday, myself and four other co-​workers were able to get a table with no wait but the restaurant did fill up over the noon hour. If you are dining on a Friday at lunch or arriving just after the noon-​hour, maybe be prepared to wait.

Not the greatest hours, but they are an incredible jewish-​style deli if you’re looking for a top notch reuben in the city. The lox benedict and latkes are also really tasty.
Weekends are notorious for long brunch line ups. So skip all of that ridiculousness and head here.

Ever since I discovered that Grumans serves some traditional Jewish cuisine, I really wanted to make a visit with my Jewish gf because she would know what was best! Gruman’s is located on 11^th Avenue SE and it looks like they have a large parking lot but it is ALL RESERVED. My gf and I parked in the lot on a Saturday during lunch but after seeing many many signs that say «DO NOT PARK IN LOT» «WILL GET TOWED» we got scared then went out to move our cars onto the street.
The entrance door is pretty heavy so be careful (haha) you then walk up the stairs and have to wait to be seated. At the front there is a display of Jewish clothing articles along with other things. I think the first thing I said to my gf was «Omg is this what it’s like because I feel Jewish!» (haha, it’s a joke). Shortly after, we were greeted and sat at a booth. It didn’t seem busy for a Saturday afternoon!
I let my gf order because she had been here before and knew what was good. We ordered the chicken matzo ball soup, potato latkes as well as a Reuben sandwich to which we shared. «WTF is a matzo ball soup and latkes??» I asked. She just said «trust me, they’re good» and she was right! The matzo soup is pretty simple but super tasty! The matzo ball is a dumpling made from matzoh meal, eggs, water and fat and it was a really nice light broth with a nice touch of dill. The potato latkes were essentially shredded potatoes with sour cream on the side. And the Reuben was huge! It came with a little side of coleslaw which was nice (we only ordered the sandwich alone). We asked for mustard because well… you need mustard on any smoked meat sandwich and it was delicious. I took some pieces of meat out so the sandwich would fit in my mouth for a bite. The smoked meat was thick and juicy while the melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dressing complimented the meat very well and there was a nice crunch from the rye bread. Sharing all the dishes was perfect because it didn’t absolutely stuff us but we were comfortable.
Overall, our service was OK — we had to ask for refills but the food was deeeeelish!!! I reeeeeally enjoyed the matzo ball soup and reuben sandwich and would get those two again for sure. As for the potato latkes, they were good but I can probably make them at home. They are famous for their smoked meat and you can definitely tell. I heard that they have a slow oven roasted beef brisket only served on Fridays so I would like to check that out as well as their breakfast!!!

We had the reuben sandwich and the lox eggs benny. The sandwich was soo good. I don’t have a lot of experience (???) eating reuben sandwiches at many places but mmm this one is definitely superb. I would totally recommend!
The lox benny was another story. While I was intrigued by the fact that it was served on a potato latkes (like a potato pancake! Just reminds me of a hashbrown haha), the lox itself tasted kind of. Old. And extremely fishy. The artichoke and pepper sauce on the dish also sounded so good but none of it felt like it went together.
LONG STORY SHORT, try the reuben sandwich and avoid the lox eggs benny. I think next time I visit (which I definitely will again!), I will try the montreal smoked ham sandwich because I was so impressed with the reuben sandwich.
Also, just a side note but apparently the parking lot in front of this place is reserved/​private? Seemed kinda stupid because it was a huge empty lot with like one car in it and everyone eating at this place had to park on the street.

This is one of my favourite places to eat in the city. I love everything about this restaurant, the staff are extremely nice the restaurant is always immaculate and the food is killer. My favourite things on the menu are, the Ruben sandwich and the chicken breast sandwich. Other things worth trying: smoked salmon and capers, matzah ball soup, smoked and poached breakfast poutine. A couple menu items that I think aren’t so great are the all day breakfast burger because it’s a bit too much of everything and the tuna melt, I found it a bit dry. Having said that I highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends — I love it every time I go, as they say at Gruman’s «eat well and get the f&$@ out.»

Our friends took us here for a late breakfast today. It was delicious! I had the eggs Benny served over potato latke with pancetta. Yum!!! It comes with a little side salad that had a nice light dressing. My friend had the French toast, which she dreams about regularly. Highly recommend this place. Plus no wait on a Saturday in Calgary. That’s worth a lot too!

Smoked meat to die for. Delicious. Staff is super friendly, clean and orderly space. Where else can you get matzo soup?

It’s my second time here, it had such good reviews I thought I’d give it another chance. Nothing has changed.
Super slow service,
mediocre portions, hash browns weren’t cooked through, just all around bland and boring.
I really wanted it to be good since I live within walking distance; disappointed.
2 stars is being generous but the staff is friendly and the place is clean.

According to my friend O, Grumans Catering and Delicatessen used to be pretty sketchy looking from the outside until recently (they did some renos due to a fire). Heck, I hadn’t even heard of it’s existence until she suggested we check it out for a late Saturday lunch. Living in Montréal taught me a few things. If you want smoked meat, you go to Schwartz’s Deli. How would Grumans compared in relation to the holy Jewish institution? Read on friend, read on.
Having just ate an early brunch at Cerezo, I wasn’t exactly starving. But I’ll never say no to trying a new place out so I went to meet up with a different group of friends that were also in town for Stampede. At least I was smart and shared two dishes with my friend. Then again, we always share. It’s the thought bro! Parking is free on the weekends in their parking lot but you have to street park on weekdays so be aware of that!
The place is very bright with crisp white and blue lines surrounding the walls. They have a lot of food/​funny quotes up on the walls which I thought was pretty clever along with a smörgåsbord of Bubby’s family pictures. The menu has everything you’d expect of a Jewish deli (smoked meat, reuben and matzho soup) but also has a few intriguing twists (smoked meat poutine, eggs benny and challah French toast). A little something for everyone.
— Grumans reuben ($ 14.00) — smoked meat, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. I haven’t had a ruben for ages but this one was off the charts. The sandwich was huuuuge! Super tender, juicy smoked meat with the right amount of fat on each slice. ON POINT brah. If you’re craving a sandwich, go with this one. O wanted it all to herself, so greedy.
— Challah French toast ($ 12.00) — vanilla, cinnamon, sautéed bananas, nuts and a fruit salad. To combat all the smoked meat we were indulging in, we also shared the challah French toast. Best decision ever. Challah bread is the best. Brings me back to my youth where my one buddy’s mom would make it fresh out of the oven whenever I went to their place for dinner Friday nights. This one is for all the brunchies out there. The French toast was delicious — airy, fluffy and delicate. Another solid dish.
— Grumans grilled special ($ 13.00) — All beef salami, smoked meat, mustard on grilled rye bread. Two buddies ordered the same thing (losers). One tidbit was that when our reuben came out, one bud said he wished he’d ordered ours instead. #winning.
Two other friends came late and ordered the matzho soup and smoked meat poutine. The poutine looked potent (in a good way). Forgot to mention our other buddy ordered the sundried tomato turkey breast but he ate it so fast, I couldn’t even get a picture. I don’t think you can really go wrong with ordering anything off Grumans menu. Look out for their daily specials (Tuesday — meat loaf, Wednesday — croquet, Thursday — reuben pizza, Friday — beef brisket).
They definitely give Schwartz’s a run for their money.

My update today is to add my review for breakfast at Grumans. We ordered:
— Breakfast special — 2 eggs over easy, Spolumbo’s maple sausages, confit hasbbrowns and multigrain toast — quite tasty.
— Challah French Toast — delicious French toast covered with maple syrup, pecans and bananas.
— Salami and Eggs Omellette — comes with multigrain toast and confit hash browns — quite well done.
— Lox Eggs Benedict — Delicious poached eggs sitting on lox and potato latkas with a spread of roasted peppers, then smothered with Hollandaise sauce with paprika seasoning. Came with a house salad and a slice of grilled English muffin. The waitress asked me how I wanted my eggs poached and soft they came! A most delicious eggs Benny! Not at all fishy.
I’d eat at Grumans any day!

One of the best sandwiches Ive ever eaten! The Rueben is a must with a side of Poutine. Died and went to heaven. Staff was so friendly and the environment is wonderful.

Totally unimpressive… The potatoes salad was good… But the sandwiches were just ok… In addition the service was super slow… I would say I’ll go back only if I have no choice… But it is definitely not one of my favorite places in the area, perhaps I was expecting something better based on the reviews and I was disappointed… My biggest recommendation is if you have to go there, don’t expect too much… Just normal sandwiches…

Let me sum this review up with one word: REUBEN.
Quite possible THE BEST reuben I have ever had. The meat was tasty, tender and an unusual thick cut that brought the sandwich to a new level. Perfect ratios of meat: kraut: sauce: bread: cheese. Accompanied by Potatoe salad (try with a kosher pickle for a perfect balance of creamy to acid), and a Cole slaw that brings back childhood memories.
Service is fantastic.
No complaints about my first Grumans experience.
Food. 5 by 5.
Service. 5 by 5.
Overall. 5 by 5. TRY THIS PLACE!

Grumans is the real deal.
I lived for a few years in Montréal and used to go to Ben’s. Grumans is much smaller, but the food is terrific. They claim the best Reuben in town, which is true. May be the best in the West.
The burger also looked quite good. Grumans is now in the regular rotation. Next up is some Montréal smoked meat.
If you want a great deli experience in Calgary this is your place.

Really love the smoked meat! the best in town! thick and juice!!!
The slow oven roasted beef brisket (only served on Friday) was okay, I personally prefer chinese beef brisket coz fat and juice haha…
I would love to try Lox Benedict but that’s only available on Saturday & Sunday.
The portion is good! I was full but not extremely full plus the food was not greasy!
Not busy before 11:45am, my hubby and I got ours 5 min after we ordered, awesome!
But very packed once it hit 12noon.
PARKING: need to pay for meter, the parking lot is not for customers.

What a glorious Reuben, the pastrami was on point in juicyness and meaty wonder
The sauerkraut and coleslaw deserved their spot on the plate, and in my stomach.
Sunday Brunch hack: Skip the lines at your usual brunch spots in downtown and come here, they quickly sat us down as soon as we walked in!

I can’t get enough of this place.
My office gets catered breakfast from Grumans and I always look forward to it. They do an wonderful job of catering.
I’ve also been into the restaurant many times for breakfast and lunch. Staff are very friendly and great at their jobs. Always attentive, quick and so nice to talk to. In my onion, some of the friendlier staff I’ve had in Calgary.
They always poach the perfect egg, amazing lox, salad dressing on the mixed greens is amazing, just a hint of rosemary. The sandwiches are unbelievably delicious. If you are lucky enough to try their house made potato chips you will never want store bought potato chips again!
Can’t wait until my next visit here.

I don’t know what the fuss is about. I was having a smoked meat craving and google pointed me to Grumans. I ordered the smoked meat sandwich and it when it arrived, it was soggy. Very soggy, disgustingly so. The bread was soggy and the texture of the meat was «off». I couldn’t even get through two bites of the sandwich. Nothing like Schwartz’s Deli in Montréal.
I will never return and would not recommend this place.

Not as if they needed another 4 star, but boy, the egg salad has got to be one of the top 2, behind my recipe ;)
Fluffy, not salty, and just the right touch of green onions. Hats off to how they were able to dice the egg to such consistent pieces.
And that’s some high-​quality container too, so rigid, it can hold hot soup easily, I’m thinking.
So if John Catucci came here, it’s got to be great, eh?

What the heck does Gruman’s do to get their staff so stoked about smoked meat? Want to find out? Take a bite of one of a Gruman’s sandwich — you will know immediately! *Caution* You may need to dislocated your jaw first.
A regular Reuben comes stuffed with 7 oz. of thick sliced smoked meat greatness. If you’re feeling zaney, ‘Zadie’ size if for $ 2 and get 2 more ounces shoved in there. 9 oz. Reuben, friends. Prepare yourself!
Want to be a star of you office? Gruman’s does catering. Order from them. I’m sure they have some sort of options for the outspoken veggies in your office, but I don’t know what they are. Ma
Their Smoked Meat Poutine is unreal. The smoked meat is a bonus, but this poutine really holds its own. I want to go on a «gravy only» cleanse diet and carry a water bottle of it around with me wherever I go. I tried to wait until noone was watching before I tongue-​bathed that plate clean. To be completely honest, I don’t even care who saw. We’re in love!
Things to know: There’s a parking lot in front of Gruman’s but you don’t get to park in it. It’s sort of unfortunate as there’s only a few street parking spaces out front along the one-​way street. I wish who ever owned the lot would be willing to let Gruman’s have parking spaces in exchange for sandwiches. Everyone would win!
They’re only open until 3:30 so you can get Smoked Meat Breakfast Poutine in the morning, a Reuben for lunch, but you’ll have to skip picking up your 3^rd straight smoked meat meal on the way home.
Maybe it’s a mad rush over the lunch hour, but during the non-​peak times I’ve been to Gruman’s I’ve pretty much had the place to myself.

I first heard about this deli while watching Diners and Dives on the food channel. My ears perked up when I heard them reviewing in Calgary. It sounded interesting, so I made a mental note to check it out whenever I got to Calgary.
Our first impression was one of frustration because the diner is located in a building with a parking lot out front. But all the parking lot stalls are reserved and there are none set aside for patrons. This turned us off a little because we felt the least they could do was have 2 stalls with a «reserved for Gruman’s customers» sign up. It seemed like the first message you received was that the customer wasn’t very important.
I was pleased to discover that our first impression was not the most accurate one.
The waitress was very pleasant and helpful and seemed to really take pride in working at Gruman’s.
I had the smoked beef shepherd’s pie and my husband had the brisket (a special on Fridays). We were both very pleased with our selections.
The potatoes on the shepherds pie were light and fluffy and very flavourful. The smoked meat was incredible and just surprising enough that it transformed the dish from an old favourite to something a bit special. Even the side salad that was served with it was very fresh and tasty.
My husband’s brisket was fantastically tender and full of juicy flavour. As someone who is gluten intolerant, he found he was able to choose from a wide selection of items as the food is prepared fresh.
Overall, we had a lovely lunch with great service and a wonderful jewish diner feel that is hard to find in Alberta.