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Grumans Catering and Delicatessen
Categories: Event Planning & Services Caterers Restaurants Delis Caterers, Delis
230 11th Ave SECalgary, AB T2G 0X8
(403) 261-9003
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 3:30 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 4 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
3 reviews for Grumans Catering and Delicatessen
3 reviews in English
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Review from Karen L.
Calgary, AB
3/25/2012
I was dropping off my hubbie at the BMO Centre last weekend for his annual car show visit and I noticed a familiar name was back on the Calgary restaurant scene. We used to frequent Grumans when it was located just south of the Louise Bridge some years ago. Sadly the Grumans deli disappeared about 6 years ago but they continued to do amazing things with the catering business. I still remember the first meal I had there years ago... amazing food. We have since gone to Grumans for the past two Saturdays to experience the brunch offerings and the new location. I am thrilled to say that it's as wonderful as I remember. Grumans offers 9 items on their brunch menu from an omelette with your choice of two fillings, challah french toast, to a smoked meat latka and eggs dish. All are delish and I can't wait to sample the rest of the menu. They also have take out and we ended up having a roasted eggplant dip with bagel chips and a super yummy matza ball soup with a tasty chicken broth and tender sticks of carrots and celery. It made for a great dinner. The deli has a nice industrial feel to it but still has that 'home' feeling with vases of fresh flowers and great old photos of the owner Peter's family... fun to look at photos of Bubbe and Zayde circa 1950s. It speaks volumes when on our first visit, we were welcomed by Karen who remembered us from the original deli 6 years ago! It's like our old friend is back and we can't be happier! Free parking, only on Saturdays, is available in the parking lot in front of the building.
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Review from Mia T.
4/2/2012
Gruman's is a Jewish style deli, located in a small strip mall downtown. Blink and you may miss it. From the location ( close to the Mustard Seed) and the bland front of the strip mall, I wasn't expecting to walk into the clean and busy it turned out to be. The man who greeted us at the front door seemed like he didn't usually do that job, so he his half acknowledgment to my friend and I was followed by us being seated by a friendlier lady who was also a server there.
The menu isn't huge but has a variety of staples seen in Jewish delis: pickles, latkes, challah etc.
I chose the latkes to start and them the Chicken Club. The latkes were served with thick sour cream and were thin, crispy and delicious. They offered a sample of their chicken liver with bagels chips. It looked like cat food and tasted organ-y ( that even a word?) but I ate it all. Would I ever eat it if it wasn't given toe for free? No, but it was nice of them to offer the patrons there something different to try. My gigantic sandwich came on an amazing onion bun, which was soft and buttery. The chicken was tender, and the vegetables fresh. It was served with pancetta, which I couldn't taste, but that didn't bother me. On the side was potato salad and slaw. Both awesome, the slaw not being too tart or bitter. My friend had the bagel with lox and capers, served with a generous portion of fruit salad. He lets have a bite. The salmon was nice and thin, the capers not too salty and the bagel was also thinner and had a slightly sweet taste to it.
Gruman's also has a few breakfast/brunch options ( challah bread French toast) so definately going back to give it a try. -
Review from Dustin H.
7/4/2011
I want to start by saying that this review will be far from complete, which is why I left it without the fifth star. There is a lot about Gruman's I haven't experienced as I wasn't the one to call them to organize the event, nor the one footing the bill, so those aspects of the business are things I can't speak to. However, everything I did see lived up to the companys somewhat boastful name.
The event I witnessed was a retirement party for a woman who worked in the same building I do. I wasn't even an official guest, rather I wound up experiencing the workings of the companies representatives and some of the products offered because the office I'm based out of is across the hall from where they set up, and due to the nature of my position I aided them in bringing everything in, setting up, and the inverse. This shows the limited nature of my experience with them.
However, I did see some things that impressed me A LOT. First of all, the young ladies who handled this event were on site well in advance of the event, were very professional, and handled everything without incident. One in particular, a young lady named Jessica (who I suspect may have some sort of management role) was an absolute delight; greeting everyone with a smile and pleasent conversation, eagerly handing out business cards and brochures to anyone who showed interest (though, without being pushy) and all around being the exact kind of representative I can imagine their company would want.
On top of that, the food was AMAZING. Granted, this wasn't a full meal affair - mostly limited to small sample-sized appetizers and mini deserts, along with punches, coffees, etc. but everything I had the chance to try was impecible - from fresh, juicy fruit skewers, to several different variations of desert squares (of which it was nearly impossible to pick a favorite) and mini strawberry cheesecakes that almost made my knees buckle.
I can't say I've ever organized anything that would require catering, but if I ever do - I know who will be my first call.
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