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Toronto restaurant known for deli sandwiches abruptly closing due to rising costs

Kimia Afshar Mehrabi

created: March 13, 2026, 6:29 p.m. | updated: March 15, 2026, 4:31 a.m.

It's never easy when a neighbourhood staple is forced to say goodbye, but in this case, it stings a little extra. Dave's Genuine Deli, a Jewish deli located at 1763 Avenue Rd., has announced that it will be closing its doors this weekend, ending five years of serving some of the city's most sought-after sandwiches. Following its popularity as a curbside operation, Dave's eventually moved its operations into a full dine-in location on Avenue Road. "What a shock… it became a neighbourhood staple. Thank you for being such a safe place for celiacs, I will miss your food so much!"

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