It was in 1986 in the food court of First Canadian Place that we faithfully put our savings into what seemed like a fruitless run-of-the-mill, over-the-counter cafeteria.  We embarked with nothing more than a few good menu ideas, and conviction in the maxim that in the restaurant industry: 'good food is good business'.  Within a year of naming our business Pumpernickels Deli and Catering and introducing original classic homemade deli items, the food spoke for itself.  Day after day, the lineups in front of the counter seemed to stretch farther and farther out of sight.  Lunch-lovers of FCP spread the good word of Pumpernickel's, and in no time a contagious enthusiasm filled the lines. 

It was in this wave of enthusiasm that Pumpernickel's expanded into a 13-location franchise throughout the GTA ranging from Pumpernickel's express to a sit-in cafe.  From our first menu idea to our current, our concept has been to bring European and Mediterranean inspired foods, using high quality ingredients and innovative recipes for our health-conscientious clientele.  We believe that the development of the Pumpernickel's Franchise began organically from our first kitchen and uncompromising passion for food.  It is for this reason that our simple but high-quality food has risen above the common standards of the food courts, to the boardrooms of Toronto's financial buildings.

We are grateful for the dedication, talent, and hard work of our staff, some whom have been with us since the beginning.  We are also grateful for all our customers, many of whom have developed long-lasting business relationships over the years.  We look forward to forging new relationships and welcome those who have not yet tried our food to join the Pumpernickel's legacy!

Sincerely,

Shlomo and Zvia Ziv

Founders