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The Best Sandwiches in Toronto
- Posted by Catherine
- Filed in Best of Toronto
- May 16, 2008
The only criteria that unites the category of "sandwich" is the presence of some sort of bread. So long as there's bread wrapped around or on either side of something edible, you can call it a sandwich. It's a blank canvas, open to anyone with some filler and an idea.
This list captures just some of what Toronto has to offer. Vegetarians won't love California Sandwiches' veal meatball option, but they'll be well-served by Urban Herbivore. If you're more in the mood for slow roasted meat, look to Black Camel. Because when you think of a spitting dromedary, you think good meat sandwich. Or at least you might after trying their brisket.
Photos of Brick Street Bakery (above right, and thumbnail below), Osogood, California Sandwiches, and San Francesco (thumbnails below) courtesy of Patrick Smith. Featured Urban Herbivore sandwich (above left) by Tanja.
The Fish Store
What's bright blue, on College, and sells incredible fish sandwiches? Okay, so that was an easy one. The Fish Store -- where if it can be found in the ocean, they can season it, grill it, and stick it on a bun for you. Eat your sandwich on their little patio, and pretend College is a seaside boardwalk. More...
California Sandwiches
California Sandwiches has locations all over the GTA (all still family-member owned), but downtowners have access to the original location at 244 Claremont, open since 1967. Some locations serve sides, but basically it's just about the sandwich. It's a straight pick your meat, pick your heat (sweet, medium, hot) deal. More...
Black Camel
The Black Camel slow roasted beef brisket takes five days. To prepare the meat, not from the time you place your order. Five days. That brisket spends a full working week sucking up marinade, being slow cooked, and finally resting quietly for 24 hours before it arrives in its final destination -- your delicious sandwich. More...
Fusaro's Kitchen
Only a couple of generations back, the family behind Fusaro's was running a cantina in Calabria. Now we're all benefiting from their daughter's decision to relocate one continent to the left. Because ordering the number six (or sei) at Fusaro's doesn't get you a couple of slices of anemic ham, but a panini filled with prosciutto, tomato, arugula, bocconcino and basil olive oil. More...
Brick Street Bakery
It's been built, but in many ways the Distillery District is still under construction. So it?s a good thing that the Brick Street Bakery does double (and triple) duty, as a bakery, patisserie, and sandwich shop. During the week it keeps the hungry office workers and bused-in tourists full of lunch specials or their regular options like coronation chicken, lamb kofta, and the brick street club. More...
Mustachio
It feels like you should be twirling yours when you suggest going to Mustachio. But there are no dastardly plans here, just good, hearty sandwiches. They're known for their meat-based sandwiches, but don't overlook the veggie option. Mustachio knows their way around an eggplant, and that's a rare skill. More...
Osogood Pastries and Sandwiches
Osogood is like walking into someone's kitchen, and them whipping you up a lovely homemade sandwich in exchange for a bit of money - though not much. The most expensive of the 16 sandwich menu is the smoked salmon ($6.42+tax). Generous portions of meat, cheese, and a surprising variety of toppings for such a compact operation. More...
Urban Herbivore
There's no slacking off with a veg-friendly sandwich (not a good one anyway). Veggies can't just stick a stack of meat on a bun and call it finished, so all that empty space is an opportunity for layers of crunchy, crispy and creamy toppings. Urban Herbivore gives the veggie sandwich the due diligence it deserves. More...
The Sandwich Box
If you're tired of asking for sandwich B, hold the mayo, and then paying extra for a different kind of cheese, then The Sandwich Box is probably your kind of place. Customize it all, and walk away happy with your tricked out lunch. Artichoke, curried apple and sundried tomato spreads are all vegan. More...
San Francesco Foods
If you didn't know to look left and see the wall-sized menu, you might not realize that San Francesco sells sandwiches. Oh, but they do. If you're there around lunchtime, the steady stream of locals placing their orders is a bit of a tip-off. Call ahead for fast take-away. More...
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NO COMMISSO BROS ON CALEDONIA?!?!?!?!?!?!?
WHAT THE EFFF!!!!