As far as neighbourhood gems go, this is top of the list. East York Deli serves up the low-key best…read moretype of deli experience: the vibe is no-frills, the people are chatty and welcoming, the menu stretches for days, the prices are old-time reasonable, and the sandwiches are simply amazing. Stopped by a got: - Roast Beef Melt Sandwich: Wow this was amazing. From the tender beef with a salty-tangy taste, to the piping hot cheese bread, and everything in between, this was deli sandwich perfection. - Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich: Great smoked meat, but was also vibrantly refreshing with all the veggies in it. - Fries: Crisped to perfection without being greasy or overly salty. Mainly a takeout spot but there are a couple of tables to dine-in. So many options - from deli sandwiches to burgers to pizza and pasta - that you'll never run out of things to try. I can see why this has been an enduring staple in the community as it truly is the best type of deli experience.

Amazing place! Friendly service, huge portions, reasonable prices, old-school vibes. The EY burger…read moretastes like the best cookout burger you've ever had. 12/10, will be back.

Grandma Loves You on St. Clair is one of those small sandwich spots that just feels warm and…read morewelcoming the moment you walk in. It's family-run, and you can really feel the care they put into everything--from the friendly service to the way your food is made fresh right in front of you. The place has a simple, cozy vibe, perfect for a quick bite that still feels a bit special. The menu is all about gourmet sandwiches and hot dogs, with lots of options to choose from. Everything is made with fresh ingredients, and their homemade sauces really stand out. The sandwiches are packed, flavourful, and honestly very satisfying.

Long long over due visit!!! I have been meaning to visit this place since forever. I'm a sucker for…read morea good sub and this place doesn't disappoint. I'm a basic sandwich lover do I got their tuna and my daughter got the grilled chicken she said it was so so moist and juicy. They have numerous toppings. But the star of the sandwich is their bread so soft and freshly made just takes the sandwich to the next level. You can get 2 sizes in the subs. They did have hot dogs and some sweet goodies but I just went for the sandwiches maybe next time I may try something else. The service was pretty fast and though they were 5/6 ppl ahead of me they were super quick. Over all one of the most solid places for sandwiches definitely lambo level. Will come back again.

Stopped here for a sandwich to take to the park and wasn't disappointed. They have a nice simple…read moresandwich menu with all of the classics. They're well packed with ingredients, and cut in 1/2 if you want to eat 1/2 and save the other for later. Cute deli decor. While it's mainly take out, there's a small counter to sit at if you can score a spot. Nice side options if you want to make it a meal (pop and chips). You won't go hungry here!

Wowowow I'm so impressed…read more Lambo's Deli does sandwiches right. The moment I got my sandwich, I knew. From of the nostalgic paper bag. A sandwich that's packed TIGHT is packed right. No mess, no stress. That is serious business. The best part is, the ingredients taste so FRESH. As we were waiting, the friendly staff offered everyone free ice cream samples. It was 25°C sunny so it was much needed. No one refused! They're testing out flavours, so I think we will expect to see soft-serve ice cream on their menu in the near future! I got the Caprese sandwich and the fresh mozzarella was so refreshing! Geniusly, there was a layer of breadcrumbs added to my sandwich, which I found very humorous... b/c really? A bread byproduct inside of a sandwich? That was a first for me. But y'know what, the crunch element over the mozzarella was a really good pairing and it works! Also, the pesto was so fresh and good.. that I had pesto on my mind the next day and I just had to find something pesto for lunch again, the influence! Honestly, we did not have the intention of visiting Lambo's that day. We had walked past it on the way to another restaurant, but I remember this corner store with bold modern-80's decor caught my eye. After our original plans fell through, we stumbled back to this street corner which turned out to be a fantastic accident because we wound up loving Lambo's so much, we swore to come back to try the rest of their sandwiches!

Just under a year since opening and they're still incredibly busy--which honestly says a lot. I'd…read moredefinitely recommend ordering ahead on their website since there's no indoor seating to wait, but it makes the whole experience much smoother. There are benches outside and counters where you can stand and eat, giving it a casual, quick-stop kind of vibe. It's also part market, so you can browse a selection of goodies while you're there. I tried the Antico Parma sandwich and it was delicious--definitely a spot I'd go out of my way for again. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Good italian sandwiches in a very popular location…read more Stumbled across Alfie's while going to a nearby restaurant and was attracted by the large crowds it had. Came back a couple of weeks later to try three sandwiches Mona Lisa: Excellent sandwich with great taste. More meat would have made this even better. Mozzerela was delightful and great balance of flavour. Chicken caesar: Better than the average chicken caesar sandwich which is fairly common. What makes it really good is the bacon. You get a consistent smoky taste that is very nice. Roast beef sandwich: Solid and good. Nothing wrong with this. Of note that these sandwiches are large. We thought we could get through 3 sandwiches but really could only finish 2. Eat the third later.

Tips: - Sandwiches and house-made slaws are made right in…read morefront of you. So fresh! - The soups are amazing. A couple of Saturdays ago, I had a late lunch with friends at Cryin' Ryan's. Ryan is the founder of the business, which he runs with family and friends. We got to meet Riott, his son, who had a love for skulls and all Halloween decorations at this eatery. This place specializes in sandwiches. Many of their meats are slow-cooked for ten hours. Sauces, soups, and slaw are homemade. We ordered many items off the menu and had what we liked: - Jalapeno and house slaws - Chickpea and ham soup - Roasted garlic and tomato soup - The Brooklyn (Italian) - Hot corned beef - Montreal smoked meat - Slicey's chopped chicken - Chicken club wrap I started with the hot corned beef sandwich. The corned beef was generous and so flavourful. The rye bread held all that tender corned beef together, along with the best grainy mustard aioli. I am a soup girl. I enjoyed the roasted garlic and tomato soup. It had the perfect amount of garlic with tomatoes, along with onions and spices. It was a comforting, smooth soup. The chickpea and ham soup was excellent. It had nice cubes of ham with chickpeas. It was so hearty and delicious. I also love slaw. The jalapeno and house slaws were crunchy. The former was creamy with a touch of heat. The latter was vinegar-based. You get the best of both slaw dressing worlds! I then had the Montreal smoked meat. It was full of the most tender smoked meat on rye bread with mustard. So good! I'm not sure how I managed to down Slicey's chopped chicken sandwich. It was so good that I did! It had slow-cooked chicken that was chopped with tomato, and red onion. It included the jalapeno slaw, along with white cheddar. It was messy to eat, but so worth it. The flavours were outstanding. This business supports other local businesses. The bread comes from a local bakery. It also features Purple Tongue hot sauces. Staff are super friendly and kind. They can craft a sandwich to your liking if you go with The Riott. There were two separate washroom stalls. I used one of them before I left this eatery. It was clean. No complaints. It's a comfortable place to hang out with friends over good food and drinks. I ended up having a Diet Coke and Crush cream soda during the two hours that we were here. They were cold and refreshing. It's street parking for three hours. It's free, which is nice. Alternatively, there is a parking lot across from this eatery. I look forward to returning for more good eats and soup. It's a gem of a sandwich place that happens to have awesome soups and slaw. (391)

A couple of us gathered at this sandwich shop for lunch…read more The interior is so cozy and inviting. This is a family run business and all hands are on deck. The husband and wife team were working away behind the counter and young Ryan was spending time with his family and his toys; Genuine wholesome service. I spoke with the owners and they shared that they always enjoyed supporting local sandwich shops, but after their favorites closed they decided to open their own. I love that . Bread is fresh daily from a local bakery. Depeding on the day they can sell out of items but that just speaks to popularity and freshness. We ordered a bunch of different items and split them all. Sandwiches are loaded with bright, fresh toppings. I also LOVE that they support local and even have my FAVORITE hotsauce in store. Purple tongue. I highly recommend adding the cilantro lime to any sandwich. It compliments them so well. The Brooklyn (Italian) Hot Corned Beef Montreal Smoked Meat Slicey's Chopped Chicken Chicken Club Wrap Jalapeno & House Slaw Chickpea and Ham Soup Megan's Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup The Italian was definitely a favorite and the Slicey's Chopped Chicken was so incredibly tender. The tomato soup was quite flavorful and another fan favorite for our group. There's lots to see in this area, so we even went for a stroll after our amazing luncheon .

Very good subs with fresh ingredients, and friendly staff. My go to place for subs. Chicken club is…read moremy favourite.

Amazing menu!!! Quality food from quality people!!! Ed the sock loved you Montreal meat sandwich. I…read morewish I could go there more!!!! But, I've never been disappointed!!!

Our neighbourhood go to spot kind of a place! Highly recommended for anything on the menu,…read moreespecially their dole whip. The owner supports the neighbourhood a lot, the staffs are quick and friendly, it's the kind of place you picture going to before/after visiting the beach. Lots of seats in the back and outside during the summer!

Fantastic little neighborhood joint!! Really good options of Montreal smoked meat sandwhiches to…read more Fish and Chips. Service and food was great. Decent prices, good portions and itt was efficient. Dinning room is a little tight, but if it's not busy it's a fun little spot. Can't wait to come back and give the rest of the menu a try.

Ariete E Toro located near Yonge St. near Keewatin Ave in Mid-town Toronto serves up high-end…read moreItalian sandwiches. Opened in Feb 2025, the sandwich shop is set to expand opening a second location near Dundas and Ossington sometime this year. They are open daily from 11am to 5pm where you can pre-order off Ambassador for pick up or opt for delivery with Ubereats. When Ariete E Toro first opened last year, I recall seeing the long lines as it became super popular. Fast forward to a year later, I finally tried Ariete E Toro recently. The storefront is on a side street off of Yonge St. where it is take out only. They do have a bench near the window/entrance of the store but usually it's utilized by people waiting for their sandwiches. In the summer though, they have a small patio in front of the shop with some tables and chairs. Menu wise, Ariete E Toro has a variety of sandwiches with ingredients that work well together. You are also able to build your own sandwich if you'd like. They also have beverages like soda and water as well. The store boasts that all their ingredients are high quality. An average price of a sandwich is around $17. I decided to pre-order 2 sandwiches for pick up. These are the two sandwiches I got: - Enzo (mortadella di bologna, pistachio pesto, stracciatella cheese, chopped pistachio, lemon and basil oil). - Rogo Rogo (prosciutto cotto, 'nduja cream, smoked provolone, caramelized onion, arugula, and brown butter vinaigrette) Entering the store to pick up my order, staff were amidst completing my sandwiches. There was already a regular there chatting with staff. Service was quick. My sandwiches were packed and I had half of each at home. The size of the sandwich was pretty big! I could only finish 3/4th of the sandwich. Both the Enzo and the Rogo Rogo were tasty but the Enzo stole the show. The moist bread with the mortadella where the pistachio pesto and hint of stracciatella cheese along with a slight crunch from the chopped pistachio made for a perfect sandwich (I do prefer the bread a bit harder and crunchier though but the texture of this one was still good). I was sharing the sandwiches with my partner and as he opened the packaging he noticed a piece of hair in the sandwich. I would have given a higher rating on Yelp but finding someone else's hair in your food is off-putting. I do hope that if I return next time (either to this location or to their new location near Ossington/Dundas) that we won't find any surprises in our food. Overall, delicious sandwiches in Midtown Toronto, however, we did find a piece of hair in our sandwiches which.... kind of makes me hesitant to return. **Update** - I wrote a review on Google where the owner personally asked me to email them to rectify the situation with the piece of hair found in my sandwich. The owner apologized and stated that he was actually the one who personally made my sandwich that day (sliced the deli meat, etc.). He also made sure that he would speak with the bread manufacturer to make sure that they were aware of the situation as it may have come from the bread as well. He also gave me a refund for one sandwich as well as a $25 credit for if I wanted to give the sandwich spot another chance (the sandwich is too good to not go back!). That is what I call great customer service - making sure that an apology was given and that customers are happy. Would happily return again for their tasty sandwiches!!

Come here if you're interested in Italian sandwiches that are an absolute UNIT. These are heavy,…read morefilling, and definitely nap-inducing if you try to finish one solo in one sitting. Food: I got the Enzo - I'm a big fan of mortadella and pistachio pesto, and it's one of their OGs. I wasn't as big a fan of the sotto bosco, but overall the quality and portion sizes are solid. Presentation: Each sandwich comes in a snazzy box perfect for keeping the sandwich intact Space: Clean shop, more of a take out spot, with just one bench by the windows for seating Service: Quick and efficient - no line when I went right at opening on a Sunday. I came here hoping to satisfy my craving for a proper Italian mortadella sandwich after Eataly left me underwhelmed. Thankfully, this one hit the spot.

We visited Good Behaviour Ice Cream and Sub Sandwiches in the Gerrard India Bazaar and really…read moreenjoyed the cozy and modern atmosphere. The shop is known for its handcrafted custard ice cream and gourmet sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, and the whole place has a fun and welcoming neighborhood vibe. It fits perfectly into the lively energy of the Gerrard India Bazaar area. We tried the "Spicy Meatball Sub Sandwich" and the "Lavender Blackberry Ice Cream" in a waffle cone. The sandwich was warm, flavourful, and comforting, while the ice cream had a smooth texture with a nice balance of floral and berry flavours. The staff are very friendly and attentive.

Oh boy oh boy this ice cream shop is BANGIN!!! Justin and…read moreco (didnt get his name ) were so contagious with their cheerfulness. Let us try a bunch of flavors and we chatted supersonics for a sec. I love the artwork in the shop (resembles aqua teen hunger force) and the flavors are to die for. We can't wait to be back when we visit! Thank you again!

Great little coffee joint in Birchcliff neighborhood. Due to development, they have moved in the…read morebottom floor of the House & Garden Company. (The mother and daughter own the two ventures.) Since their move, they now sell cards and flower bunches in addition to their usual Birchcliff merch, coffee and food. They have a rotating seasonal menu. For the fall I decided to try the Pumpkin & Hazelnut Chai Latte. When you put cinnamon on top it tastes just like a Gingerbread cookie! I also ordered a gingerbread cookie shaped like a flower basket from @gbcookiescompany. Pricing is more or less the same as before the move. The ceilings are much higher in the new space. The outdoor patio is now more private and serene. There were only two people working the til and making drinks so sevice is slower than a Tim's style joint. Sit back, relax, and slow down to enjoy this local gem!

I was randomly out on a run and stumbled on my post run breakfast. I'm surprised The Birchcliff has…read moresuch low reviews - I came back twice that week! The coffee is decent - but nothing really to write home about. Just a standard latte, nothing memorable. HOWEVER, the ham and cheese croissant is probably one of the best I've had in a while. She was loaded. The chocolate croissant is pretty good too (look at the structure!) The outside patio was also cute and spacious. It was a great space to just hang and chat or read a book!