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.

Hidden gem in north york!…read more One of the best spots for sandwiches and hot dogs. The portions are massive, loaded with fresh, high-quality toppings and bold, satisfying flavour--all at a very reasonable price. The meat portions are especially generous. The staff are fantastic, and the space is clean, well-organized, and has a great atmosphere.

I've passed by their Deer Park location often but never actually tried it. However, when it…read moreappeared on Uber Eats today without a $7 delivery charge, it got my business. The pictures online do not lie. Their sandwiches are packed with ingredients and taste delicious! It's not the type of food my grandma would ever eat but it definitely seemed like a sandwich that was made with love. I highly recommend this sandwich and this deli/bakery for a good quality, yummy sandwich!

I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and really enjoyed the ingredients. the sauce was great and ot…read moremade for a great meal. would try it again!

September 20,2023: Lunch with John Mac…read more Hey listen...this was a superb sandwich! It was gianormus & delicious. I had the beef with grilled, melted cheese & hickory sticks as a topper. Great idea & even better Sammy. We were served by "Susan" the owner. She was fast, pleasant & funny. What a great little sandwich shop. I'd recommend that you go cause I'll go again when I'm in the area.

AiFam Sandwich Shop and Food Market is a family-owned Italian sandwich spot on Harbord Street that…read morefeels warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in. It blends a traditional Italian deli style with a modern downtown vibe and is known for fresh panini made with quality meats and ingredients, many imported from Italy. We tried their "Il Padrino" and "Capricciosa" panini, and both stood out with crispy fresh bread and a great balance of mortadella, prosciutto, salami, cheese, veggies, and sauces. The combination of fresh bread, curated deli meats, and flavorful sauces gives each sandwich a really nice touch. Besides sandwiches, they also carry Italian-style groceries like pasta, cheeses, desserts, and drinks, which makes the visit feel like a quick trip to a small Italian market. It's a great stop if you're looking for a simple but high-quality lunch in the Harbord Village area.

4 ($17 la regina) 8/10 7 ($17.5 capricciosa) 9/10…read morebread and artichoke spread especially good!

Tips: - You take a set of stairs up to this eatery. It does…read morenot appear to be wheelchair-accessible. - There's a patio outside in front and in the courtyard area. - The meatball sandwich and white chocolate macadamia nut cookie are divine. I was thrilled to learn about Grandma Loves You (GLY) opening its first location in the greater Toronto area. It's in York region in Aurora. Woo hoo! A few Yelp experiences at GLY's original location in Rosedale made me love the sandwiches and croissants. It has since moved its flagship location to Yonge and St. Clair, and has opened a few more locations. I have yet to visit the one near St. Lawrence Market. Someday, I'll get there. In the meantime, I had to visit this brand new location and made my way up here two Saturdays ago. Out of all their stores, parking here is the best. It's free. It's straightforward. It's easy and stress-free. There were a set of stairs to get you to and from this place. I was hoping that there was a ramp for those who need a wheelchair somewhere. I didn't see one. I got here at around 2 pm. It was pretty busy. My original plan was to dine in. It looked like I had do takeout. I had the most helpful, sweet woman behind the counter. I wanted a meatball sandwich, which is my favourite. I was rusty ordering it. She guided me through everything. You can get their sandwiches that are like subs in either a 6" or 12". I went with the latter. She said that there was a seat just behind me. There were more like lounge chairs. I was down nabbing a comfy chair. I also got a Diet Coke in a can. I needed something to wash everything down. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. She asked for my name and would call me when my order was ready. The best customer service occurred when this woman brought my sandwich to me. Wow! It was such a kind gesture. I thanked her and then tore through it. Oh, how I love the meatball sandwich! So many meatballs were packed into this sandwich. Each meatball was yummy and juicy, with the perfect amount of sauce. The lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese pulled everything together with the most perfect bread. The Diet Coke was in the fridge next to where I was sitting. I grabbed a can. It was cold and delightful. Before I left, I got a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie to go. Starbucks used to offer this cookie eons ago. I don't know why the franchise took it off the menu. It was awesome. Well, this cookie was delicious and make me forget about the Starbucks one. It was packed full of white chocolate and macadamia pieces. It was just under $4 after taxes, but so worth it. I used the washroom before I left. There is only one stall. It was clean. but expect to take turns using it when it's busy. I am glad that I finally visited this location. Welcome to York region and Aurora, GLY! I'll be back for more. (398)

Got takeout! Got the…read moresausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Delicious! But needed something crispy like a cheese crisp or something. But overall super yummy; just wish it was bigger. Also loved the addition of the pickle! Really needs the pickle! 4.5/5 Then came the croissant with chocolate and banana. Very good but enjoyed the breakfast sandwich more. 4/5 Overall it was great and definitely want to try more.

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.

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.

This is the best meat sandwich place! The fries are the best I've tasted, and let me tell you, I'm…read morea fry connoisseur. Lots of delicious options and a great industrial vibe. Wonderful staff. Love it!

Their beef brisket sandwich was really good and with hand cut fries. The service was friendly and…read morefast. I 100% recommend it!

LOVEEE this place so much that every time I'm in the general area I HAVE to stop by (even if it's a…read morelittle out of the way lmao). Every bite feels like heaven & you can taste the love that was put into the smoked meat. Their Thursday deal where you can get two 3.5oz sloppy reubens for $14 is a steal, you can absolutely make two meals out of it if you have a drink to pair it with (even a big glass of water will do). Also I forgot the name of the young black lady with glasses but she is literally the sweetest most hospitable person ever, I always feel so welcomed whenever I see her.

AMAZING! This was my first time in Toronto so of course I had to try traditional Toronto food…read moreincluding a peameal bacon sandwich. We ordered the deluxe and fully loaded on a bun and both were delicious. I didn't really know what to expect, but I definitely wasn't disappointed! We also tried a beef patty and it was amazing! All around delicious food and I can't wait to go back.

5 stars is a perfect score right? Matches up nicely with the name of this cafe! I was in the area…read moreand wanted coffee and the name really caught my eye. The website looks like it's still under development and has a bunch of placeholder stuff but rest assured, they are fully open and functional. They have the full range of cafe drinks both hot and iced with some unique drinks including a Nutella latte which I couldn't resist ordering. There were baked goods on display like bagels, croissants, and gigantic muffins! The muffins looked more like mini cakes to me. The only croissant on display was a plain one but the staff let me know they can also do Nutella croissants, savory ones with egg, or one filled with strawberries. My payment was taking on a Clover terminal. The barista let me know it would be about 5 minutes for my order so I spent some time exploring the space. They have seating that is open for dine-in with bistro chairs and benches. The decor is quite welcoming. There's a well-kept area of plants greeting you at the entrance. A chalk signboard to the right of the doors has the Wifi password for the guest network. They also have portraits of yester-year nearby areas which was neat to see. The staff member that helped me was super nice. I was given a little container with 2 Oreos in it - I think for dunking in my latte! A really awesome idea. The latte had very bold Nutella flavour and I would say that it was more Nutella than latte which is not a bad thing if you're a fan! It seemed more reminiscent of a hot chocolate than a latte and was a real treat. The croissant was buttery and flaky and was nicely packaged with a sticker sealing the paper bag so I didn't have to worry about crumbs escaping. They have more than just pastries. They also serve sandwiches and soups so you can fill up for lunch here as well. I saw that they offer afternoon tea sets either for dine-in or to-go and you just have to give them a heads up a day in advance so they can prepare it for you.

It was a great experience to have a Turkish breakfast in this little cute spot. Everything tasted…read moregreat and the stuff was very friendly. There was a lady, who enjoyed the kids. After the breakfast we drank Turkish coffee which was really good too. I was with my 2 friends. Each of us paid 22$ coffee included. Overall, everything was great for sure I'll visit again.