Comments on: Coleman’s May be Closed

By: Adam Fine

Adam Fine — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:05:57 +0000

Coleman’s was always my favourite.

-A

By: Eric Katz

Eric Katz — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:23:25 +0000

I hope this is not true. My family and I went there since 1970 when we moved to Toronto from Montreal. My cousins Rena and Max worked there and so there is so much family history there.

Very sad deli news for this town.

By: Gordon Katz

Gordon Katz — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:46:02 +0000

Sad news indeed. I remember fondly the last time I patronized this deli. My father and 2 brothers were also in attendance. After not being able to finish the “Big Moe”, I slumped against the backrest of the booth, and with self-disappointment and in a low tone, uttered, “too much meat”. At over 6ft and 200lbs, those words rarely pass my lips. I’m sorry to say that the great taste of the food at this fine deli also will not again pass my lips.

I hope the owners fare as well as the fine fare at their establishment.

By: Mark Elliot

Mark Elliot — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:55:11 +0000

I hope it’s not true!
Coleman’s sponsored my radio show for years and it was never trouble coming up with great things to say about it!

By: Chris Snooks

Chris Snooks — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:38:52 +0000

What happened? I’ve been going to Coleman’s for more than 25 years (started when I was 9 or 10) Everytime I was there it was busy even close to closing time. I will truly miss this institution.

By: Andreea Anton

Andreea Anton — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:47:21 +0000

I cant believe that Colman’s has closed its doors:( I am very upset not only because I loved the food and the service but it seems like this city is slowly loosing some of its most important landmarks. The little bit of history we have is slowly slipping away. Its very sad.

By: Larry Budd

Larry Budd — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:43:45 +0000

I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends. For almost 50 years Colemans was one of my life’s institutions. There will never be another place like it.

By: Peter Stanleigh...one of many!

Peter Stanleigh...one of many! — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:07:05 +0000

Losing Coleman’s is like losing a part of your body. It was part of growing up. It meant even more when my brother Allan and his best buddy Len Schafer both worked there.
There will never be a place nor a generation like ours of the 50’s and 60’s.

By: Cheryl Caplan

Cheryl Caplan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:03:15 +0000

This was my home after school (Bathurst Heights) or even skipping school for french fries and gravy…… was introduced to my husband there……. had the rehearsal party here for my son’s wedding….. Ate, cried, laughed, partied thru many many years……I have been part of the life of Coleman’s as a sister/girlfriend for many a decade. It will live on in my heart forever. Though it was my neighbourhood restaurant of choice, it will always be close to my heart and soul. Deeply saddened by our loss.

By: Tony Needer

Tony Needer — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:10:13 +0000

Another victim of the Franchise Factor!
Brown Derby in Montreal, Colemans & all the other great delis….Gone!
The word, derived from German - Delicate Essen (Eat with great taste), today means have a “Big Mac”.
I will miss the Pastrami, the closest Old Fashioned Montreal Smoked Meat that one could get in Toronto

By: Todd Goldsbie

Todd Goldsbie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:34:45 +0000

Though I moved out of the neighbourhood many decades ago, Colemans was the base of my social circle in my mid-teen years. From parties downstairs to travelling to California with Jerry, Larry & Sid, it was our “Mel’s Diner”. It was tragic to lose Jerry; Carol kept his spirit alive.
Another institution has gone and will never be replaced.

By: Chris Fyvie

Chris Fyvie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:09:28 +0000

Some of the best “sleeper” ribs in town… say it ain’t so!

By: Gail (Silverberg) Hall

Gail (Silverberg) Hall — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:37:50 +0000

Yes, it’s hard to believe that Coleman’s is now gone and even harder to accept as I live out of town! Spent many a weekend there during high school. Great memories of Freddie catering the Christmas rush and my brother Jerry doing everything from running deliveries to the Executive Club, to taking cash to eventually becoming the owner. He and Carol did a great job carrying on a tradition that was a landmark in Toronto. The best meat sandwiches and knishes (my mother’s recipe). Now what am I going to do when I have an urge for a knish — I’m going to have to dig out the recipe and make them. But Carol, they won’t be as good as the ones Joe made, hot out of the oven and into our pockets….There will always be great memories of times shared and of great food. Carol and family, thanks for these memories.

love

Gail

By: Elliot Rosenberg

Elliot Rosenberg — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:12:23 +0000

Holy Cow. For 42 years on my life this was the best Deli in the city. It was here I showed my son what a Reuben ought to be. Sad news.

By: A true fan

A true fan — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:37:52 +0000

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By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:58:24 +0000

With it being such an institution, I wish that we could have had a final “hurrah” for this wonderful restaurant. Many people shared many memories, so it’s sad that we didn’t get to hear about it before the doors shut. I would have loved to have ordered one last corned beef sandwhich.

By: phil James

phil James — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:55:26 +0000

WoW!!!! What a shock. Went to the door and Bingo locked and nothing left inside. I have been going there for too many years to remember, and I will miss it . It was a great spot with some great food, and I wish Carol and Jodie success in life,s journey. Perhaps we shall meet again over the counter. Love Phil James

By: Doron

Doron — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:09:16 +0000

I am in shock. I was sitting at my Passover Sedar tonight and someone mentioned it had closed. i didn’t believe it said it wasn’t possible. I worked at Coleman’s for years when I was a kid. I have a lot of great memories from there and a few friends (that I haven’t spoken to in a while since I moved to California). Wow I am still in shock. To Carol and the kids good luck in all your adventures and I hope all is well.
Love Doron

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:53:53 +0000

It is unbelievable that this wonderful Toronto institution has closed its doors. I began going to Colemans when I was just a kid of maybe 8 or 9 and I brought both of my children. What will be left of Toronto’s delis after this-all of the greats are nearly gone. Red Pancers, ALL of the Coleman’s, Fat Arts, Shopsy’s (what is open now is a corporate ghost) , the Original Switzers (a new one just opened-dont know if it is the same). All we have left now is Moe Pancer’s.

By: David B

David B — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:32:46 +0000

It really is sad, I just found out today when I drove by it and saw there was a fast food chain restaurant in it’s place, it is a real shame. Coleman’s was one of Toronto’s best deli’s and my personal favorite in the city. I’m guessing it has to do with the economy, but they had a lot of regulars, does anyone know exactly why they closed?

By: David B

David B — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:34:39 +0000

By the way Steve, we still have Katz’s too (at Dufferin near Wilson).

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