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    4.1 (41 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Honey spicy pork kimchi panini, glass noodle salad, zucchini parmigiana salad
    Vincent H.

    Even after just trying it once, I already knew Nook will be my number one sandwich place on King West. I'm sure its the same with many others, given how incredibly packed this basement cafe is every lunchtime. Their grilled panini was absolutely amazing, and they have so many varieties of fillings and sides to choose from. For lunch, you can either order a grilled panini by itself, or have it as part of a combo with either a soup or two sides. You can also get a soup by itself if you're feeling extra soupy. I tried their honey spicy pork kimchi panini with a side of japchae and a side of zucchini parmegiano salad, and I loved it. The panini was grilled to perfection, and was also very generously stuffed. Every bite I took oozed of the sweetness from the honey marinated pork and the spiciness of the kimchi. It was so much flavour packed in such a compressed profile, and somehow wasn't soggy at all. Their sides were rich and tasty too, and I enjoyed them. Nook is definitely one of the hidden gems in King West. At inexpensive prices with generous and filling portions, I highly recommend Nook for their grilled panini!

    Korean fried chicken
    Kristin L.

    Checked out their evening menu on Friday. It's like tapa styles. Everything we ordered tasted great! We ordered Korean fried chicken- spicy, onion ring, chicken and gauc sandwich and pork belly wrap. My husband really liked the Korean fried chicken, it also has fried rice cake with it which we thought was quite unique. Definitely going back and try other items! There is proper social distancing between tables. Every table has a bottle of hand sanitizer and all workers wore masks.

    Glass noodle and couscous chickpea salad
    Jennifer T.

    Very great spot for lunch. Many options to choose from. Friendly staff. Great value. Healthy!

    Bulgolgi panini with 2 sides - greek salad and caesar salad.

    I LOVE Nook! I used to drop by for lunch with my coworkers fairly frequently when we were in office. Whether it's the paninis or the side salads, they're all delicious! (They have the standard salads, but there are also some Korean options like japchae.) They used to have a kimchi and pork panini that was SO stellar and my fav. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them to be honest.

    Maria H.

    Good enough I went twice during a week-long conference hosted down the street. The paninis are all reasonably priced at around $7 each, and of very high quality, especially the meat. The first time I went I got the chicken guacamole panini, which very much hit the spot. The second, I opted for the honey pork and kimchi panini with soup combo - the soup (cream of broccoli) was delicious, and so was the panini...though I would have liked a bit more kimchi on it. Overall, would recommend it to people in the city, especially if you want a quick, convenient take-away option near King and Spadina that won't break the bank.

    Pesto chicken panini
    Oviene K.

    Great lunch spot! Their paninis are ALL delicious, including their salads and soups too which change daily. They also have daily specials like bimbimbap, spaghetti. Would 100% recommend :)

    Vanessa G.

    Formerly Bakerberry's, The Nook is a great little lunch spot tucked away and hidden down a set of stairs off King Street West. You might miss it but just look for the bright green sign and head on down, you'll be glad you did. In an area saturated with lunch places to please the King West work crowd, Nook truly stands out. They have really, really great soup, sandwich and salad combos. Their grilled ham, pineapple and cheese panini that was absolutely mouth-watering. Their soups, all of the creamed varieties are also very delicious and on a cold winter day, nothing beats it. The place is busy, probably because of the great prices and tasty food. Come here early during the work week for lunch and make sure to try a sandwich - you won't regret it!

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    IS Palette S.

    "The bright green stand-up sign is visible from King as well as ever-present awning making a difference for the otherwise tucked-in cafe. Even with their clean signage, we're not too sure we would have simply stumbled upon Nook when looking for lunch. This is where word-of-mouth makes all the difference. Everyone seems to know about Nook, and recommends it." "Nook specializes in panini sandwiches. There are plenty of them - chicken, turkey based as well as tuna and veggies. The best part of ordering a panini is that a combo gives you an option of their daily soup side or two salads side." "I must note, if you have a sweet tooth, they also make plenty of pastries. I personally am a big fan of their brownie - not too sweet, very chocolaty and filling, with a great moist texture." Just a few bite of our full review.

    Tuna sandwich with sides, $10
    Stuart T.

    One of the fresher take-out places on King West, Nook is a reliable lunch spot with basic sandwiches and respectable side dishes. A sandwich combo with two small side servings like root veggies and rotini will set you back $10. The lines can be long during lunch rush but the service by kindly Asian ladies is quick and straightforward. Definitely a lunch favourite.

    Kimchi homey pork sandwich with a double side of macaroni !!

    Love love this place! If you're looking for a quick and cheap lunch, look no further! Run by a Korean family in a small little basement spot along king st, Nook offers a variety of panini sandwiches along with sides and soups. Seeing that I live and work closeby, I've been to Nook several times and it never fails to impress me. My go-to is the honey kimchi pork sandwich and the macaroni side. Delish!! They grill the panini to utter perfection and the macaroni has a slight sweetness to cut the spicy sour taste of the kimchi. For under $10, this is THE lunch spot on king st. not to mention the service is always fantastic. Keep it up Nook! See you tomorrow :)

    Tuna pasta & beets

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