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Danforth Deli and Grill

39 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5G3, Canada
250 591 1742
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Ranked #11 of 186 restaurants in Nanaimo
Price range: $2 - $15
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Hamburgers, Grill, Sandwiches
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Description: Cheese Shop and Eatery!
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Description: Cheese Shop and Eatery!
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Nanaimo
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013 via mobile

I eat here every couple of months, whenever craving a tuna melt or grilled cheese. They are yummy. I also like the mini Nanaimo bars. I haven't had quite as much luck with the soups. Not bad, but just not that flavorful. The atmosphere is alright. Nothing too interesting. Nice place to have downtown and I wish them well.

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
June 10, 2013

Hi there ~ thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoy your grilled cheese sandwiches as we use artisan cheese and make and bake our own bread using real butter. We certainly appreciate your business and if you find a soup has less flavour than you expect, please feel free to let us know right at the time so we know... More

Nanaimo
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

This place is awesome, service and product alike. Their breakfast is unreal. Where else can you get 2 eggs, 2 toast, 2 sausage/ham/bacon (and nitrate free bacon, at that) hashbrowns and a fruit cup for $9?! Insane! Their burgers are ridiculous, and they have the best poutine in Nanaimo by far. You think poutine is packet gravy on frozen cheese... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Hi there ~ thanks for your business it is muchly appreciated - glad you enjoyed and it was our pleasure to serve you ! More

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8 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 via mobile

We'd been craving some great Burger for quite a long time, and they did not disappoint us. Everything was fresh and tasty. However it was a bit pricey as deli...especially their cheese was delicious. If their price was better, I would go there more often.

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Hi there ! Thanks for your feedback. We certainly appreciate your business and are glad to know that you enjoy our locally made organic and raw milk cheese, and the hand pressed burgers and house-made buns. We encourage people to review us openly. It is also helpful to know what date you actually visited our establishment. Other readers will benefit... More

Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

The owner of this place LOVES him some cheese. He's passionate about it, and it's great to go in and try samples and learn all about the products he has available. He's a wealth of knowledge, and the selection of Canadian cheeses (especially cheeses from Quebec) is excellent. Small businesses with owners who are absolutely passionate about their products is... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Hi there ~ thanks for your kind review - we'll strive to keep up our cheesy work and we certainly appreciate your business ! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 via mobile

My husband I ate here white in port on a cruise. I rarely write reviews but I had to write this one because I will never forget this place. I am not necessarily a hamburger connoisseur but the burger I ate here was absolutely amazing. The homemade bun was incredible. I don't remember the name of the burger but it... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Hi there - Glad you stopped in while docked in Port ~ Hope your cruise was fantastic and thank you for stopping in and enjoying a burger (we hand press each 100% beef patty and make our own bread & buns) ! We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best ~ Cheers More

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20 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

I have made many visits to Danforth Deli, for breakfast, lunch, and cheese to take home. They were actually recommended by owners of another restaurant. A few of my favourites: the soups (especially the mulligatawny), the Reuben sandwich, all of the breakfasts, fresh-squeezed organic orange juice with the pulp left in, as it should be. They also sell a pleasing... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Glad to be of service and thank you for your kind review~! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Danforth is the sort of place that downtown Nanaimo needs. Just a hole in the wall restaurant without pretension, you feel that everything you order is cared about in the way that a big chain restaurant is just to busy to feel. Very rarely do I eat something that is delicious, unique, charming and affordable and every single thing I... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

Hi there ~ thanks for popping by the shop and we are glad that you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for your feedback, it means a lot More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013 via mobile

I went in this morning for an early lunch. I ordered the buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich served with blue cheese. My friend got an omlete. We both thought the food was very tastey. The owner and staff are really nice and accomodating. My only small critism is the price. I paid $12 for only the sandwich.. keep in mind... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
February 2, 2013

Hi there! Thanks for you feedback! We would love to offer our menu at lower prices, however since we make the bread by hand, roast our own chickens then pick the meat from them by hand, and use BC made cheese our prices can't go lower than they already are :( We certainly can understand that a sandwich for $12... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

I enjoy going to Danforth to grab cheese for a night in a home - the owner always has great recommendations :)

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
February 2, 2013

Hi there, Glad you enjoy the cheese selections! See you next time More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012 via mobile

Danforth has such a wide variety of food, it's my go-to no matter what I'm in the mood for. Delicious sandwiches, savoury soups, custom made wraps, specialty grilled cheese sandwiches... Danforth has it all! The staff are polite and the owner Ben is a real sweetheart. I have never had a bad experience, but the opposite. I often recommend Danforth... More

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Danforth D, Owner at Danforth Deli and Grill, responded to this review
February 2, 2013

Hi there, Thanks for your feedback ! It was our pleasure to have served you. More

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