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Harvest Deli
Category: Restaurants Delis Delis [Edit]
2963 W BroadwayVancouver, BC V6K 2G9
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
(604) 739-3354
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 9 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 9 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
8 reviews for Harvest Deli
8 reviews in English
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Review from Stu C.
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Quick tips: 1) Read as many of the sandwich options that you can. There are so many options you will probably see one that you like, but if you continue reading, you may find an even better one to fit your sandwich craving 2) The sandwiches are deceptively filling and use fresh and local ingredients; be prepared to be full.
I was on my way to pick up my fiancee from UBC one evening since she was working late in the lab. I wanted to bring her a sandwich or something similar, since I figured she'd be hungry. Unfortunately, I wasn't at home when I had this thought. However, fortunately, I was in Kits and came across the Harvest Deli. I am happy to say, it was my first visit and it will most certainly not be my last.
Since June 2011, the Harvest Deli has been open near the corner of Broadway and Baywater. Looking into the deli through the giant front window, you can see the Harvest Deli has a European feel to it, with wooden tables and simple decorations. The shop is fairly minimalistic, but is bright, clean and inviting. As you enter the deli, the seating area is immediately in front of you, with the food prep and working station at the back. As soon as I entered the deli that evening, I was greeted by the wonderful smell of fresh baked bread and a simmering soup. These two smells removed any second thought I may have remotely had to try somewhere else; only encouraging me to go in even further to see what the deli had to offer.
Looking on the side wall is 3 large stylized signs displaying the menu. There are 50+ sandwiches, ~5 salads and the option of 1 or 2 soups of the day on the menu.
I've so far tried 2 sandwiches (The Who Knew?! and the That's Fast!). Both were incredibly tasty and filling and I would most certainly recommend. I especially enjoyed the That's Fast, which easily had over 3/4 of a pound of house prepared, juicy, succulent roast beef and pastrami.
I had the fortune to chat with the owner/chef as he was putting together my order.
He was very friendly and loved to talk about food with me. He told me he believes food doesn't need to be overcomplicated, but the quality needs to be there. As a result, he always uses fresh made bread, free range chicken meat, wild salmon, high quality local produce, freshly in-house prepared marinades, spreads and sauces, and much more. I like this philosophy, and it's reflected in the smell, texture and taste of the food. Yes, Harvest Deli is predominantly a sandwich shop. However, the sandwiches taste excellent and fresh. The sandwiches taste nothing like a pre-packaged sandwich or one that uses processed materials. Harvest Deli's dedication to quality, as well as local and/or sustainable food sources is great! There is no doubt that this place fits right in with the other shops of Kits.
With all this said, the price of the food is still very reasonable with almost all the sandwiches being less than $10 (most sandwiches fall in the range of $7-9). Many of the sandwiches come in two sizes (~5 oz of meat and ~ 8 oz of meat), with the bigger size being $1.50-2 more than the smaller size. The cheeses used are generous and tasty. I asked for aged cheddar, which was nice and sharp. In some of the giant deli sandwiches it will be 14-16 oz of meat, and cost about $12. Some may say this is a little high, but for fresh, quality ingredients that fill you up, I say this is spot on.
The Harvest Deli also provides vegetarian sandwiches and sandwiches aimed at kids, but can most certainly be ordered by adults (i.e. organic peanut butter and strawberry jam; 3 cheese grilled cheese; free range egg salad).
The many in-house made breads, fresh/crisp veggies, fresh spreads/marinades and juicy meat, make the sandwiches something that would be time consuming at home and require me to have many ingredients. At the Harvest Deli, I can have a satisfying sandwich and save myself a lot of time and the need to buy a shopping cart of veggies, baking supplies and meat.
As I was waiting for my sandwiches being made, I overheard a lady at one table telling her dinner companion how much she was enjoying the soup of the day -- a lentil soup. She must have really enjoyed it since she made a take away order so she could enjoy it later. I didn't try the soup that evening, but it looked and smelled wonderful. I know I will definitely try the soup-du-jour next time I go to the Harvest Deli.
Overall, The Harvest Deli is a great place to grab a sandwich, salad or soup. The dedication to using fresh, local ingredients is a great thing to see in a sandwich shop. The sandwiches may seem a little more pricy than a chain sandwich shop, but you will be full and will notice the improvement that quality ingredients make for something as simple as a sandwich. The Harvest Deli is a place not to be missed. -
Review from Danielle E.
Kamloops, BC
2/6/2012
After spending the afternoon shopping in Kitsilano, my husband and I worked up quite the appetite. We decided to check out the Harvest Deli and I have to say that we were pleasantly surprised! This little sandwich shop is small and simply decorated...but don't let that fool you. The food is wonderful!
We started off with a sweet potato and yam salad. Wonderfully flavourful and delicious! It was served cold, but chef informed us later that he would have preferred to have served it warm. I had a difficult time choosing a sandwich and eventually settled on the #46 "It's not on a Bagel" A wild smoked salmon sandwich on sourdough. It was very good, but after spending a little more time reading the menu on the wall, I might try something else next time.
My husband was very happy with his choice. He had #23 "Who Knew" A marinated Cajun Chicken sandwich on grilled sourdough. Both of our sandwiches were prepared fresh and arrived quickly. We shared a slice of Tiramisu for dessert. It was rich and delightful, but the portion was a bit small. I would definitely visit the Harvest Deli again! -
Review from Kristoffer Vik H.
Vancouver, BC
4/25/2012
Stumbled across this place when walking around Kitsilano looking for lunch.
The sandwiches are so well made and the ingredients are really fresh and well balanced.
Great balance between quality and price, great selection, and very friendly service.
Just an awesome sandwich place perfect for a good meal. -
Review from Charlie C.
Vancouver, BC
7/11/2011
Accidentally walked by this deli a few weeks ago and have been back 3 times since. They have a 40+ item list of deli sandwiches. I've only tried 3 sandwiches so far and it is difficult to find fault with any of them.
First let me get this out of the way, I expect a deli sandwich to be well-priced, under $10 - at the end of the day, it is just a sandwich. Harvest Deli sandwiches are in the $7-9 range so that works. The ingredients must be fresh and not taste like a sandwich I can pickup from Save-On or IGA. This is where Harvest shines. They use unique breads and ingredients with generous portions of meat - I seriously hate deli's that give thin almost transparent slices of meat in my sandwich.
I keep coming back because for the $7-9 that I spend, it is not a basic sandwich that I can easily make at home. I know the owner has gone to some trouble to source free-range chicken, wild salmon etc. When I eat a deli sandwich here I feel like it's a special treat for the day rather than just filling up my belly. I'm also appreciative of the fact that the sandwiches aren't over-salted. I'm very salt-conscious and I stopped going to most deli's because the meats have an extremely high salt-content even before they sprinkle extra salt on it.
The only complaint I have is that the owner seems to be run off his feet most of the time so be prepared to wait if there are multiple customers. The latte I had was so-so and feels like a work in progress that doesn't match the high quality sandwiches. -
Review from Cory S.
11/5/2011
Stumbled upon this place while I was visiting Vancouver. Great sandwich. Great menu...it took me forever to decide the menu if fairly huge.
If you visit Vancouver, this place is a must! -
Review from Cathy S.
Updated - 6/6/2011
Is the honeymoon already over?
I returned to Harvest Deli Friday just before noon to try another sandwich from their extensive menu. The chef/owner was sitting at a cafe table in front. I asked him if the deli was open for business. He said that he managed to lock himself out of both the front AND back door and no one else has a key.
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5/25/2011 First to Review
If you love a good sandwich then this is a place you need to give a try.
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Review from s f.
Vancouver, BC
7/24/2011
Why can't there be more food places this good in Vancouver?
Owner-operator who knows how to run a restaurant. Simple concept of food that people actually want to eat. Good quality, real ingredients, items made from scratch, intelligent menu, reasonable prices..pleasant space not self-conciously trendy or "decorated". Everyone should get their sandwiches from Harvest Deli, not from chains or over-priced places that hire minimum wage staff to do the actually food preparation.
Example of the owner's high standards: The portion of tabouli salad that you order is tossed with the dressing after you order it, instead of the ingredients getting soggy and tasteless by sitting around in the dressing for too long.
All that anyone could wish for in a sandwich..variety, great bread, ready quickly, creative combinations, attention to details, and very, very tasty!
If Harvest Deli doesn't do well, then Vancouver deserves to only have Subways, cause obviously people don't recogize quality. -
Review from Ned J.
Vancouver, BC
6/2/2011
Its just ok not anything I would go back for
