Price- check. Food Quality - check. Service - check. Huge line on the weekend - honestly kind of…read moreworth it if you have the time but requires patience for sure. I have to say- although we got three types of hot items (two pastas and a meatball sandwich) the highlight for me was the pesto pasta salad. SO delicious. Highly recommended.

Located on the border of Kitsilano and Point Grey, Jo's Italian Deli is an excellent pasta joint…read morewith a casual feel and affordable prices. I ordered a Radiatore Rose, which has a flavourful sauce and chunks of sausage, mixed in with perfectly cooked pasta. I also got a piece of bread on the side. When I'm in the area again, I'd love to return!

Stopped by for a hot grilled sandwich. I ordered the grlilled formaggix4…read more Like what i recalled when i visited last time, the hot sandwiches are very good. nicely grilled and hot crispy toast when it arrived The amount of cheese inside the sandwich was very generous! Service was nice too. I waited for a while and was informed that the sandwich did not come out nice from the grill, so they re-did the sandwich. They gave me a free dessert while i waited

Delicious sandwich of generous portion! I ordered the…read moreItaliana which comes with prosciutto crudo, prosciutto cotto, stracciatella cheese, truffle spread and arugula. The taste of the fillings was very well balanced with nothing being overpowering. I could taste every single ingredient yet they went together very well! I particularly liked the stracciatella cheese. It added a fluffy and soft texture to the sandwich. The shop was small, cozy and well decorated. There were some available seats when I was there at around 1:30pm. There was no line as the peak lunch hour had passed. They made my sandwich immediately so I didn't have to wait at all.

Wake up and smell the coffee! Pane E Formaggio Cafe has reopened and they are serving delicious…read morefreshly baked goods and drinks. I got a chance to visit their Main st. and Broadway locations and I will definitely be visiting their Broadway location on my way to or back from UBC. I Tried: Apple Crostata, Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Cookie, Butter Croissant, Leek & Parmesan Danish, Spinach & Feta Danish, cherry Greek yogurt Danish, and Latte. I truly enjoyed all of them but my top 3 would be the Apple Crostata, Spinach & Feta Danish, and Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Cookie.

I had been to a location of what I think is the same bakery on Main St to pick up some bread and…read morepastries to go and enjoyed what I had there, so I was excited to discover this location much closer to me. I stopped by for lunch the other day, but they also sell loaves of bread and some Italian groceries in addition to sandwiches and various pastries. I had their Veggie Mix Sandwich, Berry Coffee Cake, and an iced almond milk Latte. The sandwich was really good! The roll it was served on was very special, it had a slightly buttery and flaky crust almost like a croissant. There was a variety of veggies like peppers, broccoli, onions, and greens inside, plus cheese and I think a little mayo, and when heated up it all melded together delightfully. The only catch was that it took a while to heat up (which the worker who helped me warned me about), which was okay with me, but makes this place not ideal for a quick bite unless you want your sandwich cold. It takes so long because they use a proper oven, not a grill or microwave. The coffee cake was delicious also! Sometimes coffee cakes can be too dry and crumbly for my taste but this one was nice and moist (sorry), and had just enough structure. The mixed berries added a nice pop of flavour. The worker said she was going to heat this up for me too, but it was room temperature by the time I got to eating it which was honestly probably just as well. The latte wasn't bad but somehow felt a little heavy? This may have just had to due with it being not quite cold enough - by the time I finished it, it had gotten down to refreshingly cool, but this was when all the ice had melted. I think it could have used a bit more ice to start. Everything is priced fairly. The woman working was very sweet and helpful, and patient while I was making up my mind. They don't have seating indoor but have two small tables outside. The tables are tucked into a bit of an alcove so you don't feel like you're in the way of the sidewalk with people walking on top of you.

Really kind and attentive staff members. I believe they are family owned. They saw that I had my…read moredog and asked if I would sit outside instead of takeout as it will be quick and tastier. Their cookies looked amazing but I didn't have a chance to try one this time, will definitely try next time.

I came here alone with my little one and just wanted to say that the staff was oh so accommodating…read more They have high chairs and because I came at an off peak time - there was a decent amount of seating for my toddler and I to be in there comfortably. Not only that - their food is also very delicious and toddler approved! I just got a simple chicken and biscuit but after having been here a few times - the quality is always on point. Highly recommend.

I was soooo hungry and could smell something delicious coming from this little shop at Granville St…read moreand 11th. It was around 1pm on a Friday, it was very quiet. Found a table right away. There are some small tables for two along with high tables. I ordered the 'hot' sandwich, chicken parm. I was expecting crispy chicken parm with yummy cheese and rich tomatoe sauce. Let's be honest, the star of this show is the bread! The baguette was warm, soft and so delicious. However, that's where the excitement stopped for me. The chicken with breading was soggy and the pesto and mozzarella was such a small amount, it felt like a soggy chicken sandwich with lots of bread. If they put more pesto dressing, more mozzarella cheese and more tomatoe sauce, I could have looked past the soggy chicken. All in all, I'm glad it tried it, the bread is amazing, and I'll come back to try a 'cold' sandwich to see if the other options are better!

I have been going to this spot since they opened, not gonna lie , one of the best fast sandwiches…read morespots around. Until recently... The best part of the sandwich was the bread, they sourced it par baked from a bakery and finished it in store. it was amazing. For some reason (I expect cost) they stopped doing that and now get the bread from another of their locations. I would agree with some other reviews here, Mangia's is a bit expensive, but I and my friends were willing to pay for quality. The new bread they use is dry, tough and sub par, I tried to get used to it twice, but will not be going back. This review could have been one star but for the fact that the staff are amazing.

I was shocked at the service. I walked in and the server who was working whom I think is the owner…read morewas on the phone non stop. I had to go up to the counter before she was willing to sit me down. I ordered the sizzling plate during happy hour that came with the side of meat. She had her phone in one hand and took my order. I mentioned multiple times that I wanted pork and chicken with vermicelli. She even repeated it back without writing it down. She then yelled into the kitchen and went back talking on her phone. When my order came, it was beef and chicken. I called her over and told her that I ordered chicken and pork and not chicken and beef. The chicken was cooked so dry but what was worse was the noodle was not even cooked properly. I called her over the second and that was when she finally hung up her phone call. I told her the vermicelli was not even cooked properly and showed her a piece of the color and she tried to tell me that it is like that. I told her that I had it at other places and never had I ever had the vermicelli where pieces of it were hard (please see photo). She said she will make me another and I told her no need. The food was almost unedible. The service was aweful. This place is never busy. This made sense given how bad the food was.

The service was great! I go here frequently and I love that it is a family run business. The food…read morewas delivered very quickly and it was super fresh and hot. The ambience was super nice, great spot if you're looking for quality pho with generous portions. The broth tastes so good! I also want to mention that they accept Apple Pay, since I noticed their restaurant profile still says they do not.

This was quite the find and I'm still sort of processing it all. It's a hot sauce specialty shop,…read morebar, lounge and restaurant, but they don't have a proper kitchen. We found this as our initial destination had an absurd wait, and we left satisfied and pleasantly surprised. I saw pics online of what appeared to be large, juicy, and crispy fried chicken sandwiches sporting local hot sauces as the secret ingredients, and that's what brought us in. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with the Hot Duck chili crisp on it. Upon the bartenders rec we opted for the extra hot, which was a good call because it didn't really pack a punch to us chili heads, but had great flavor. The chicken was juicy and crispy, and the brioche bun was so soft and fluffy. All around a good sandwich, but we found it strange that they only offered it with chips, and no upgrade to fries, which were available as an add on order. As we ate our sandwich and waffle fries we realized there was no smell of oil in the air or sounds of a fryer, which had us scratching our heads. We looked for a hood too and noticed none. Eventually we realized that everything here is commercially air fried, which was both fun to learn and somewhat surprising. If this place had a fryer, it would be SO much better, but considering this limitation, it was solid. The sauce selection was huge too. I loved that you could taste them all and that they offered some amazing deals too. We found a few that warranted us checking a bag on the way back so we could enjoy them on the other side of the border, and I'm stoked they offer online ordering and shipping so we can get some more when they run out. All in all a solid experience. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. As a hot sauce store, this is a 5 star experience, as a restaurant, also good but just have the right expectations.

I have walked by this place for so long, not realizing it's a restaurant and bar! Yes, of course…read moreyou have your wall(s) of hot sauce, and offerings of the Hot Ones challenge, but more importantly, they have put their hot sauces to test, pairing them with their huge line up of dishes. I came in to check for a sauce my friend asked for but stayed for a bite! Did I mention that this place is cheap AF!? I don't know how they do it but it's incredibly affordable and the quality of food is impressive! I got their Veggies on Fire (Cheddar, lettuce, sprouts, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, pickles, red onion, banana peppers, Dijon, spicy mayo - Hot Sauce: Dawson's Shawarma). This was $8. Plus I added waffle fries, which I don't even care for. But these were heavily seasoned and cooked to perfection. The sandwiches come with chips but you can't miss the fries. You can choose which breads you want and I choose sourdough. Highly recommend that you toast that bread. The sandwich was huge and staked with so many veggies. The hot sauce was very mild but paired so well. The service was phenomenal! Above and beyond and so friendly. The place gets quite busy, understandable, and they are still so patient and friendly. I can't wait to try their extensive menu and order their veggie friendly menu options! And, obvy, their 1000 hot sauces!

The Vedge sandwich was delicious! Artichoke, roasted peppers, and goat cheese is always a winning…read morecombo for me. The bread was fresh and sturdy. I was so impressed by the quality and taste. This shop is located in the lobby of the Bentall 5 building and shares a seating area with Deville Coffee. Very comfortable. Lots of business talk happening.

Ok. This is actually very simple…read more Everyone has "their thing" when it comes to eating. Some are into soup and salad, some into fast food, some into bowls, some into pizza/hot dogs...you get my drift. If you're into sandwiches. You're gonna wanna give this place a try. Why? Well....because they're the Rolls Royce of sandwiches. I'll tell you how. The Hot Philly. First off, "butcher-selected meats & cheeses".....Yup. Absolutely. They're not kidding. You can taste it in the sandwich from the first to the last bite. The careful selection and uncompromising quality is so clear. More than that....the design of the sandwich....from the type of bread to the sauces and secondary ingredients. It is literally a sandwich that was thought out, designed, created and brought to life. Even the packaging is smart....you could have this baby on the go.... That's why the price point is what it is, and I'd pay it any day for a superior sandwich.