Hands down amazing butcher shop here…read more The snausages are incredible. The flavour is just They have a wide selection of fresh or frozen products (there are serious gems in the freezer, like you can dig, and find like amazing meat that you may have missed when it was fresh.) They also have vegetables and other fresh herbs and stuff for salads, deli, cheese, bread, crackers, chips, dips, you name it. You could do all your shopping here if you were rich as **** and just wanted to eat lux 24-7. They always have heritage tomatoes at the cash register that you can peruse while chomping on a juicy pepperette as the cashier gathers your other accoutrements in a paper bag that you probably have to also fit a few beers into; I started bringing my own bag. (LCBO next door) And before the stupid ****ing pandemic you could go in there get a soup and sandwich or whatever else they we're cookin up that day and they wouldn't even bother ya, in fact, happy to see ya. Hopefully I'll be there again soon, sippin on a soup, chompin on a smoked meat sandwich while I sniff my double smoked bacon wrapped safely in its pristine st James butcher paper...we call it St Jimmy's around here, like a friend ya haven't met yet.

We are so lucky to have Butcher Mark and his team in our Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Legacy butcher,…read moresuperb service, top cuts, side deli, fresh & frozen produce, breads, sweets, cheeses, even frozen dog food! Having a dinner party? Buy everything here and you'll shine. Patron for 25+ years :-)

We went early Saturday afternoon around 2:30 for a meal. The restaurant was empty with just a few…read moreother patrons dining. The staff was very attentive and answered all our questions with great patience. After we placed our order it arrived at our table in just a few minutes. Everyone raved about the large portions and the exceptional quality of our food. Although it was around $70 for the 3 of us i think it was worth it. I haven't enjoyed a meal like this in a very long time. Dining mid afternoon is unquestionably a good idea , missing both the morning rush and the dinner rush as well.

This place is a classic. It's been around since forever and possibly the gold standard for a…read moreMontreal style smoked meat sando. My wait person was Candy and she was amazing. She shared with me what was fresh and made sure that it was on my plate. You cannot go there without having a black cherry with the combo or anything smoked meat. It's a must. I had tried other deli's proclaiming Montreal style smoked meat, but they all were so salty that not only did your blood pressure go through the roof, but you ended up with a giant headache. I will not disclose names. Here, the balance of flavours is ideal and just salty enough. Your timing will be everything with regards to finding parking and the noise level. Going between rush hour periods will guarantee a better experience. Enjoy!

Eataly Don Mills is the Fiat to Eataly Yorkville's Lamborghini…read more It's smaller, practical, a grab and go location. Very mini. "Il minimarket" or "piccolo supermercato"? I browsed the pastries, cakes, sandwiches and gelato cart before settling on my purchases from the market. Savoured a cappuccino along with a cornetto alla crema (pastry cream filled croissant) while watching customers browse the pastry case. So many pizza boxes coming out of the restaurant and taken to go. Dads pushing their toddlers in strollers while feeding them bites of gourmet pizza. So many delivery orders picked up by confused food delivery drivers who were tersely greeted with exasperation and a finger pointing at the restaurant counter. My pastry was so delightful that I got a second pastry, girella crema e mandorla (almond and pastry cream filled croissant). Before leaving I bought some spreads and freshly baked breads which I used to prepare Italian sandwiches.

Came here for the carbonara tasting and it was delicious! The pasta was perfectly el dente and the…read morecarbonara sauce was perfect. It also Came w deep fried cacio e pepe arancini and that was also pretty good! Wish it had more of a Parmesan taste but still held up.

I tried the Classic Combo when I visited earlier this week. It was freshly made and delicious, with…read morea nice kick of spice. Tried an A'Siciliana Italian soda (Blood Orange flavour) & grabbed a small bag of BBQ chips to go with the sandwich, too. Everything was super tasty. The shop was easy to find - it's on the #505 streetcar line headed west from downtown. You can get off at Manning Ave, before the shop, and walk another 3 blocks down Dundas St West to get there. Didn't take a photo because I was starving. But their website has a menu with pics!

Really big portions and fresh ingredients! These sandwiches are perfect for grabbing one and…read moreenjoying it on a walk, by the park, or the beach. The Italian trio was packed with meat and had great flavour! However, the caprese one was quite bland, I think it needed kind of salty element. Loved the ratios as well! They definitely don't skimp out on the fillings :)

I had asked my Canadian friends about distinguished foods I should try while visiting. They had…read morerecommended smoked meat sandwiches. I thought it was a general cooking description of meat. But when I asked Oak Park Deli if they had smoked meat, they said yes, and showed me the menu with the selection of Montreal Smoked Meat. The sandwich includes their homemade Cheese Bread, thinly sliced smoked beef, cheddar cheese, and regular fixings for $6.65. What a good price for a good sandwich. Wished I had purchased more.

This is a family run place and has a chance to finally check it out. Had their assorted sandwich…read morewhich was so tasty and very filling. They made it on a cheese sub which was soft, and tons of cold cuts and topping. Fries with gravy were so good too!

Beautifully presented food and a very capable and pleasant staff…read more It's great and it's Canadian!

Best supermarket in the area. I go there for part of my grocery shopping like fruits, vegetables,…read moreand some organic products. Their prepackaged salads are pricey, but delicious. The guy that works in the produce department on Sundays is very nice and always willing to help. Tip: Check your receipts before leaving the store. I've been overcharged for multiple items a few times. Luckily I noticed the mistakes while in the store.

Bruno's Signature is still going strong, serving up top notch meats at (sometimes very high)…read moreprices. When I walk into Bruno's, I see a clean and organized deli/butcher, with knowledgeable staff and skilled butchers. Bruno's has an open concept, so you can actually look through a window and watch them chop up your meat. When I walk in, I also see dry-aged prime rib in a special dry-aging compartment. Once I asked about the price, and the reply was, "Do you REALLY want to know??" Ok, fair enough, I was wearing my everyday clothes and probably looked like I couldn't even afford a sausage. I'll get my husband to go in there, on his way home from work, and see if he can buy a single rib Dry Aged Prime Rib for me to prepare for a Mother's Day gift. Meanwhile, I bought something more economical ....but still kind of luxe. I bought an entire striploin on sale. The price was actually only $1 more than No Frills, and I got 12 steaks!! That will certainly last us a while. After laying 3 aside for our evening meal, I tossed the rest in the freezer. That steak is so great, just butter-basted in a skillet with your favourite aromatics. Despite my above anecdote, Bruno's is not a stuck-up or snobby place at all, but just your neighbourhood butcher. And, if you keep an eye on their specials, it is not to pricey at all. However, you can spend a fortune if you aren't aware of reasonable pricing. As grocery store food prices soar upward, Bruno's prices seem to remain relatively static, in a good way, so that it is worth my money to check it out, especially when they have deals or sales. This is your perfect, neighborhood butcher!

Bruno's has long been a great place to get great cuts of meat, including aged beef, from their…read morebutcher counter. They carry some of the best products, including refrigerated house-made cured meats, prepared foods, and ready to cook foods. They have so much to choose from! I love buying their cold-cut-ends deli meats. There's always a variety of meats available at great prices and they're great for making sandwiches or having with a salad. The products are always fresh and the service is always friendly and efficient. If you haven't been here yet, you need to see what they have to offer.

Tip: A veal sandwich is roughly $11 and includes toppings. Such a steal!…read more After I was done getting a replacement accessibility parking permit for my mom, I needed to grab some lunch. My original thought was to visit Calabria Bakery to get some Portuguese tarts. Instead, a sandwich board with a veal sandwich made me forget about tarts and go for this sandwich. I frankly don't know why I had never visited this bakery whenever I'm in this plaza for ServiceOntario or Dollarama. It's a combination of a bakery, Italian speciality grocery store, cafe, and restaurant. It was cool walking in and seeing pasta, mushroom spread, different types of canned tomatoes, and a lot more. I headed to the hot foods section. The amazing smell led me effortlessly over there. A woman put down a pan of veal in tomato sauce. I love a good veal sandwich. My mouth was salivating to what felt like no end. The menu doesn't indicate how much sandwiches are, so I asked how much a veal one would be. I think she said $11.50 and it comes with toppings. That's such a great deal! I got a veal sandwich with mushrooms and green bell peppers. She asked if I wanted the sandwich sliced in half. I said yes. I normally get my veal sandwich fix at California Sandwiches. It charges extra for each topping that you want. You do get more veal there, but you are looking at closer to $18 for a sandwich. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. Another woman put my sandwich in a paper bag. I thanked her and put my food in my insulated bag. I then headed to my car and drove home to enjoy lunch. This sandwich was excellent. It had the perfect veal slices with light breading. The veal was tender. It had the perfect amount of tomato sauce to keep the sandwich moist without making the bun soggy. I loved the mushrooms and green bell peppers. So good! I'd return just for this sandwich alone. I'd also get some chocolate croissants because they looked delicious. I saw frozen meatballs. I want to get some next time. I'm so glad that I finally dropped by this eatery. There are tables and chairs to dine in and take a load off your feet. Otherwise, takeout is great here, too. (418)

One of the worst veal sandwiches I ever tasted, no flavor in the sauce the sandwich was not warm…read morenothing comparable to st Lawrence market