Lenny’s Deli in Sydenham

Oct 26, 2022

You won’t find Lenny at Lenny’s Deli, at least not most of the time, but you will find her mother and grandmother, almost all the time.

Lenny is the nickname of Lennon, the 3 year of daughter of Kaitlyn Braithwaite, who co-owns and co-manages Lenny’s Deli with her mother Shauna.

It’s a family run business, as their cousin Alice Longtin also works there. The fourth staff member is Terry MacDonald, who is not related but has become an honourary family member in the two hectic weeks since Lenny’s Deli opened it doors on October 12.

“We expected it to be pretty busy, because we bought the building [which had been The Point Restaurant in recent years] back in July and have been renovating it and getting it ready ever since,” said Shauna in an interview early this week. “And the whole time people have been stopping by, asking when we are opening, and what we plan to serve, saying they can’t wait to try out the food.”

And it has been a busy spot.

It is set up deli style, serving up made to order sandwiches, comfort food favourites Mac and Cheese, Chili and Lasagne, homemade soup, and fresh baked goods. And there is a daily special as well.

In the morning, they serve a traditional breakfast, served with home fries, bacon or sausage and toast as well as Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, and pancakes.

Everything is made on site in the new, open kitchen.

“We only have 8 tables, which can fill up pretty quickly, and the deli counter is setup to make it easy for take-out, which a lot of people appreciate, especially over the busy lunch hour,” said Shauna.

For Kaitlyn, the restaurant is more than a family-run business, it was a way to bring her family back together.

“My mum was living in Montreal and I wanted her to come back home, so I said if we buy this restaurant and start up a business will you come back. And here she is.”

Lenny’s is currently open 7 days a week, from 6am – 3pm. They serve breakfast until 11, and lunch until 3. They are planning to close one day a week, but are not yet sure which day it will be.

They do not have a website set up, yet, but have an active Facebook Page. They can be reached at 613-376-1111. They are located at 4415 Wheatley – at the George Street intersection (across from the Sydenham Library/township office)