Their tiramisu was not blown away good but was good enough to enjoy and share! It wasnot crazy busy at 7pm weekdays read more

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I used to love Calidofrnia sandwiches, but they became unaffordable over the years. I ordered one sandwich and a side of onion rings, which cost me over 25 dollars. I'm not sure if it was worth the price. The food was very tasty, for sure, especially the marinara sauce in the sandwich...yum. Always make sure that you ask for extra. The rings were meh--the container was very small, so I think I only got... seven rings? The service was mid and so was the restaurant vibe. read more

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Ordered two veal sandwiches. First veal sandwich was ordered with peppers, onions and provolone cheese. Sandwich came with peppers, onions and mushrooms with no provolone cheese. First sandwich in the garbage as there is a mushroom allergy in the house. Second veal sandwich was ordered just provolone cheese. Sandwich came with peppers, onions and mushrooms with no provolone cheese. Second sandwich in the garbage. Two easy sandwich's ordered both were WRONG! read more

Best veal sandwich in a long time. The secret for me is to order the sauce on the side so that the bun doesn't get soggy. And add cheese and mushrooms. Absolutely delicious. read more

Great veal sandwich. 5 star rating. Never been disappointed. The sauce is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Decided to say basta to the stay at home order so I went to a sandwich joint that not only brings back memories from nearly two decades ago, but serves up a delicious Spicy treat. I got the Spicy sausage with cheese and mushrooms, and I do not regret the expense. Essentially I deemed my nutrition a necessity and selected this restaurant as the place to nourish my self. They are doing a great job of enforcing distancing, the place which had a packed lot was dead inside, yet they were still busy with customers coming and going. One of the best Italian sandwich restaurants in the city, with premium choices to add to your sandwich, their veal, Mangia fantastico! I had to use Italiano because it's just that and fresh, the sausage it's self is nothing remarkable but in the sand which it is amazing. read more

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This is my ol' reliable. The one I go to when I'm starving and I need something to fill me up no question. When I get an urge for a solid sandwheech and I want that feeling in my hand where I'm eating a monster. That's what I get from this. Now, I don't think I'm putting California Sandwiches on the map here. It's not like I'm coming at you with some secret tech that only I know about. Naw. This place is an institution. They have a few different locations, and the one by College is probably the best one because it was the first one. But, none of those, my friend, can I walk to at a moment's notice. Having a place within arms reach is not a trait that any spot can possess. This one does. It truly is a monstrosity. There are those that fear eating it, for it may stain their clothes. Not I. I have embraced it for exactly what it is. A mess that must be eaten with two hands and a bucket. At least, the way I get mine. I get the chicken every single time. No question. I get mushrooms, cheese, and make it hot with the peppers. Oh, and extra sauce please. This is the key. I want my bread soggy and steamy. I want the thing to turn into a gooey mess with the cheese pull and the sauce on the back of my hand. Let me explain why this makes sense. The bread is extremely key, because if you have some bitch white bread then it soaks and completely falls apart. This is a nonna approved Italian bun, reinforced with gluten and whatever shit so that it can be the perfect structural vessel. Strong foundation, I approve. Next is the sauce. I'm not going to sit here and try and dissect someone's tomato sauce. Everyone has their own, they add their own thing, and it becomes what they got. It's good, it's red, and, again, it does it's job. To me, the sauce isn't the star, but it's the strong supporting actor that needs to be there or it's just not the same. Very important that this sauce is smooth and more viscous than the other thick sauces. More fluid = more bread absorption. Science baby. The chicken is as big as my head. It's breaded nicely so that when it's cooked everything stays on, and the chicken is soft and not dry, which is such a common killer for a sandwheech like this. It's integral to this art project, and there's a clear reason why I order this over the veal. I love chicken, and nothing hits the spot than a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. Simple as that. You can fuck with your own toppings, but I'm a simple man. Cheese mushrooms hot peppers. The end. read more

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Possibly the best sandwich in Toronto. The chicken and sauce and various toppings are so good that it even makes those shitty Italian buns with the cornmeal crust delicious. If there is a drawback with these mighty behemoths it's that they're so big I need a nap when I'm done eating them. I definitely don't recommend eating them when you need to get shit done. This is purely a "eat and chill" experience. read more

The definition of 'perfect veal sandwich'. Served hot with an array of toppings to add, I prefer to just have cheese as the sandwich speaks for itself. The size of the sandwich will definitely leave you full and satisfied. I can't always finish the entire thing so I save the leftovers and it's just as good cold the next day. Dare I say it's better than cold leftover pizza? Yes, yes I do. read more

Too many mistakes on my orders therefore I was a credit yet once I returned I was given another wrong order. what a waste of time and money plus their parking lot is always a nightmare. read more

I've visited this location many times over the years and usually have a same experience. My go to order is the eggplant parm sandwich with hot peppers, cheese, and mushrooms - yum! My hubby always orders the veal parm and he loves it. The regular sized sandwich is pretty massive but if you are starving you may be able to eat the whole thing (or save the leftovers for another meal). Their olives are also delicious - make sure to order some if you are into that kind of thing. read more

Never going back to this location! Owner/Manager refuses to wear a mask and when asked arrogantly, dismissively says he has a medical exemption- how convenient! Seems healthy enough to walk from kitchen into front counter area massless and interacting with staff and customers. Veal is soggy and lacks sauce so overall Stay Away. We all have a responsibility to do the right thing and help get through this difficulty pandemic. Just wear a damn mask and do the right thing! read more

I lived in Toronto for 19 years, but only discovered California Sandwiches recently. Oh how I've missed out all these years! For those who don't know, California Sandwiches is known for their veal sandwich. I must admit, it's the real deal. It's a pretty damn good sandwich and it's the only thing I have ordered from California Sandwiches since. The veal cutlet is perfectly fried, retaining its external crispy texture while locking in the moisture and juiciness of the veal. The kaiser bun is not fancy, but soft, freshly baked and compliments the breaded veal nicely In my opinion, the marinara sauce makes the sandwich and brings all its individual components together. It's well-seasoned, slightly spicy, sweet and tangy. I order mine extra-spicy and find the heat pretty mild, so I wouldn't be too afraid to spice things up. You can also order additional toppings for $1 extra. I like my sandwich with mushrooms and sweet peppers. Yum! I'm getting hungry just thinking about the sandwich. For those who are opposed to eating young cattle, I've heard that their chicken and eggplant sandwiches are just as good. While Toronto may not be known for one single food item, the Italian Veal Sandwich from California Sandwiches certainly deserves a special mention. read more

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Probably the worst California sandwich in Ontario bought chicken sandwich no chicken at all one piece cut in four waste of money will never go back rather drive to one at Clinton or chesswood Chicken Cutlet Sandwich read more

My coworkers and I often venture over to California Sandwiches for lunch, as it is fast and the food is quite good. I have to admit, I've only had their sandwiches a couple of times and I'm not a big fan. I think it was due to having them brought in for a work lunch and they were soggy by the time I unwrapped them. I'm sure I'll give them another chance at some point, but it's the rest of the food that keeps me going back. When you walk in, it's a bit confusing if you've never been before because there is no indication of a line, well, not in the way you expect. Most places with this format at least have an "order here" or similar sign, but no such luck here. You basically have to get the attention of someone behind the counter to place your order; nobody seems to care who got there first. The prices are based the number of items you order, and are pretty reasonable. My favourite meal so far was a baked salmon with a spinach salad, but sadly the salmon is not a regular menu item. Just as well, or I'd be there all the time! Lots of the food is very carb-heavy (pasta, potatoes, etc.) but they sometimes have grilled chicken breast that I will pair with steamed/roasted vegetables or one of the five salad options they have. Now that I've got the swing of things, I've usually got my food within 5 minutes of arriving, which works well on a lunch break from work. We eat there at least every other week, sometimes every week. Oh, just a tip: the parking lot fills up very quickly, so try to get there early if you're driving. They've got a parking attendant who does a great job of keeping things organized, so keep an eye out for him to direct you to the next open spot. read more

Veal Lasagna: Literally love this lasagna! It's to die for meaty, warm, chewy, saucey. Literally reminds me of my childhood when I'd bother mama lee to make her famous lasagna instead of Asian food California sandwiches also gives you a BIGGGGG portion of lasagna which is always awesome Total recommendation for anyone craving lasagna or hitting up California sandwiches. Also recommend their meat ball or onion rings with this! Chicken Sandwich + Onion Ring: The chicken sandwich was so packed that I was so full from half a sandwich already! I ordered this because I mean.... Come on..... their name has the word sandwiches, so I'm figuring their sandwiches would be on point well I think I ordered the wrong meat, because although the chicken was okay, the veal was better! definitely recommend the VEAL sandwich AND THEIR ONION RINGS! Omfffbbb!! Their onion rings are to die for! I hate onions, and I love these! The onion cuts aren't too thick but also ain't too thin, there's no onion aftertaste, and the outside part of the onion ring was so crunchy but breaks off easily like so much yes read more

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It's a very nice and welcoming place. My favourite is eggplant lasagna. It's extremely delicious. I have tried other foods there and they are just so so. read more

This place is outrageously expensive even compared to their other locations on UberEats. Anyways, I got pints of their pistachio ice cream. All natural. Cool. Smooth texture. I wish it had crumbs of pistachio in it like the picture on their social media but perhaps the pints are different. read more

Hot dang that's a fine sang-wich! I got the veal with mushrooms, sweet peppers and cheese, and everything came together beautifully...I inhaled it in a trance-like state, washing it down with the perfect counterpart...Brio Italian soda. Oh yeah baby, so good. This was my first sang-wich at California Sang-wiches and it didn't disappoint. But I notice they also have a drool-inducing selection of other deliciousnesses, including gorgeous-looking pastas, risotto, eggplant parmigiana, tiramisu. Can't wait to come back and gorge on those in the very near future. Gotta say, they have an interesting parking setup. At 2pm on a Friday the restaurant was busy, not rammed...but the little parking lot was still a bit of a cluster. With limited space for cars trying to move in both directions, and cars sitting and waiting for spots to open up, it gets a little hairy in there. And there was an ornery fellow shouting at cars as he tried to direct traffic, getting more frustrated by the minute and even swearing at times. I found the spectacle slightly amusing. Anyhoo, this cafe has an authentic Italian vibe to it...they have imported Italian treats at the counter and I noticed Italian-looking folks sitting around sipping espresso. All in all, molto bene. read more

Its close to me and I love me a good italian sandwich. I have been visiting the Chesswood location for over 15 years and I love that stuff- however this location let me down and I tell you why: The place has everything going for it- amazing building - lots of parking- lots of seating- tv screens and a bar. This is California sandwich showing off that they made it. They even have an amazing gelato bar. What let me down was the actual sandwich- i was going to give my benefit of the doubt because I ordered take out and I thought the bun was effected by that. The bun was not good- not toasted well and soggy. Bun aside -My chicken cutlet was not done properly as the breaded portion was falling off the chicken making my sandwich incredibly hard to eat. It was still good- but not as good the chesswood location. read more

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Since the lockdown in March 2020, I've been a weekly patron at California Sandwiches' Dufferin & Castlefield location. Aside from their famous Italian sandwiches, they have some delicious weekday lunchtime entrees. My absolute favourite is their eggplant lasagna which is a regular item that often sells out early. There are staples like the lasagnas and they have additional items that change each day like vegetables, different pastas, chicken & fish. It's a well-run, organized business with pleasant staff & good food. read more

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It's been a long time since I came to California sandwiches but I tried it after a 5+ year gap and it was not what I remembered it to be. I got the veal sandwich and the meat was pounded to holy hell. It was also chewy and tough. The flavour of the cheese and mushroom (extra $) did not come through. The breading on the meat was pretty good though but what was not good was the bread. Since the place was pretty busy, all you see on people's plates were ripped up pieces of bread to be thrown away - and with good reason too. The bread was tough, like, stale bread that you microwaved just to eat. It soaked the sauce which also made for a soggy treat Their hot plates looked good though, maybe if I return I'll try those. read more

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I had the pleasure of hearing someone I know harp about this place. I was intrigued, but never went... until today. There's a parking lot on site, which is convenient. With two entrances, I can see the potential 'traffic' that could take place here. Just review what your Driving Instructor taught you so many years ago and you should be good. From the outside it looks meh. The gross looking homes in this area can be quite misleading. On the inside, it's super clean. The building looks quite new. On my first trip to the register, I ordered the sweet mini chicken sandwich w cheese and grilled vegetables. Breaded chicken in an Italian bun is effin' delicious. The tomato sauce adds juicy deliciousness to the sandwich. Cheese was provolone and was melted. I'm on a Lifestyle Change Journey so I tried to control myself, but ... I needed more! On my second trip, I got the exact same order, but spicy. It was way too hot for me. I was sweating profusely and the Dining Companions said that my face was getting pretty red. In short, if spicy isn't your thing, stick w the sweet. It's cafeteria style so once your order is ready, you take your tray and find a place to sit. Cash only. There's an ATM on site, but it's one of those machines that charges your month's salary and your first child in fees. I'm not (can't anyway w my Lifestyle Change Journey) going to eat here everyday, but once in a while, California Sandwiches on Dufferin can expect to see my beautiful face. :p A solid 4 star ~ read more

We love California Sandwiches - the veal and chicken cutlets are sublime. And the hot table is a great value. If you are looking to minimize the bread intake - order your cutlet with veggies on the side no bun. Fantastic option. They also take debit now which is a huge bonus - for years this place was cash only. Nice selection of gelato as well. I am personally not a fan of their meatball sandwich - Better elsewhere but you can't go wrong with a veal or chicken. read more

California Sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - York, Ontario

It's the same Veal Parmesan perfection I remember from years ago when I lived in the neighborhood. Travelled all the way from East side 6 last month to feed a longtime craving for some real Italian food and Mamma Mia my old friends never disappoint. The peppers lovingly roasted with green herbs just like Ma used to make, God rest her soul. Fresh top shelf buns as always the foundation to any gourmet sandwich. The Veal cooked to soft perfection will make your tastebuds SING. Took my Olive Garden Variety Girlfriend to show her how it's done in the old country, promised to bring her back for some Gelato is she'll promise to stop overcooking my pasta. Rest in peace Ma you always cooked with the very best olive oil what am I gonna do with this one? Special thanks for the superb service from the sweet ladies at the front I loved the sandwich. read more

Not as good as the location on Claremont, but still a solid place to get a good chicken sandwich. The place is huge and really modern, pretty much the opposite of the original location. The food comes quickly, the guy at the counter is really friendly, and they sell gelato! You order from the counter and they call out your number when it's ready. The chicken sandwiches are huge and delicious. They use the same hot peppers as the Claremont location, which is one of my favourite things about California Sandwiches. There's a little patio outside, but it's right on a gross street with lots of cars, so it's not really ideal. If I'm in the area, I'll check them out again. read more

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I have been enjoying Californian Sandwiches since it opened in the grocery store on clinton street just north of dundas. I lived on manning. I said that I would never go back to the dufferin location ( north of eglinton) after my one and only time there yrs ago. Instead of a slice of cheese on my sandwich, I got a small chunk. I could not give it back as I took the sandwich home. Yesterday ( Nov 22/22 ) I was going to a restaurant with friends on dufferin st. It was closed on Tuesdays. Someone suggested we go for a sandwich at California, as we were right near their location on dufferin. We sat in. I ordered a hot veal and a small container of olives. The veal had no peppers at all. I did not take it back as I had taken a bit. The top of the bun was cut perfectly in half, the bottom had an inch wide on one side and the rest on the other. I think it was not a top and bottom match. The bun was fresh. The breading came off all the veal slices that was in the sandwich. The olives were the same olives that all the location serve except these looked good but were like mush when you bit into them. I was very disappointed. My friend also had no hot peppers on his sandwich. He is a big eater and ordered a second and paid for extra hot peppers. NOTHING, no peppers again. As we left I told the manager my story. no reaction, she just had a sad face. Do not go to this location. I have gone to Lillian at Chesswood and Sheppard, I have eaten at the location on York Mills between Leslie and Don Mills and I also go to the original location on Clinton Street. I have had hundreds on california sandwiches over my 74 years. They have always been great, except for what you get at the dufferin location. This time I am positive that I will never frequent the dufferin location again. If I owned or managed and someone politely came and gave me this feedback, i would have tried to do something to make them feel satisfied, not let them leave with a bad taste about my business. This location, not a word. Trust me, I know food. Ed read more

My boyfriend just ordered me a steak and cheese sandwich- with mushrooms and extra cheese. The steak was bland and soggy. Not sure where the extra cheese is. The mushrooms are slimy. So are the onions. More bread than fillings. They had no sauce except the hot tomato sauce that came in a container on the side. Disgusting. What a waste of $12! A crappy chain like Subway has better sandwiches than this place. Grossss ! read more

The veal sandwich was phenomenal. Best veal I have ever had. Super nice people too. I will be coming back when I am in town.

It's Cali Sandwiches so you know it's fantastic. This location is huge, clean, very nice with a big area for sitting, cold beer ready to down with your delicious breaded veal sandwich.... just good times all around. I like mine spicy with sweet peppers and mushrooms but I can't imagine a combo that doesn't kick ass here. Service is fast and efficient. I don't believe they have interac though, I didn't see a machine and ended up paying with cash, but I didn't ask either so beware. Also getting in and out of the place via car can be a pain in the ass. Will be back here. Often. read more

I dream about the amazing eggplant sandwiches at the 244 Claremont Street location of California sandwiches. I was delighted to discover a Northerly location of my dream lunch spot. Unfortunately the delight did not last. At Claremont a single sandwich makes for two satisfying meals. At this location, not even one. Let's have a little comparison, shall we? 244 Claremont Street 2474 Dufferin St. a giant stack of eggplant a single layer, comprised of two pieces stacked high, side by side, does not fill the bun sweet or hot sauce well seasoned the sauce is red. No other discernible qualities cheese is included if you want cheese, you pay 2 satisfying meals in 1 sandwich satisfaction is to be found elsewhere. Sure, the Dufferin St. location is larger, more modern, and has three fountains inside, but would you rather eat at the place they put all the love and effort into the cooking, or where they care about the appearance of the dining room. Never again. One, one single layer of eggplant. Never have I had an eggplant sandwich with so little eggplant in it. read more

By far the worst California's I've ever been to.The lady at the cash register was very rude and they don't even have most of the items on their menu at seven they stop making pasta at two unlike the other restaurants . I asked for ketchup and she gave me three packages and I ordered two orders of fries and onion rings three packages of ketchup is not enough for that many orders. And the sodas in the fridge are warm. They don't put much meat on your sandwich at this location compared to other locations. And really workers should not be wearing open toe shoes such as flip flops at a restaurant or food establishment. you could see the lady behind the counter because of the mirror. Had her flip flops off. Barefeet taking people's money at the cash register. Thanks Dufferin location Toronto for the bad experience. Would have rather threw my money out the window as I drove by. Took a couple bites and threw my food away. Recommend you going any where but here. Waste of time and money. read more

They've moved. Dufferin and Castlefield now. The parking lot SUCKS. My sister had a car accident just getting into the parking lot. You've been warned. I get the hot eggplant sandwiches, although my co-workers get the hot veal. We used to get the hot table all the time when they were at 2700 Dufferin, but the prices just kept going up and up and up. So now just sandwiches. Tip 1) Call ahead and place your sandwich order, this way you skip the huge line up! Tip 2) If you do get the hot table, wait to get one of the younger girls to serve you-the owners wife has a light hand. Also-ask for a bun, it comes with the hot table, but if you don't ask for it you don't get! read more

This place is a scam if you don't eat meat!!! I ask for a veggie sandwich No cheese No onions No breaded eggplants Just the mushrooms and rapini and zucchini! I am taking away 2 of the more expensive āĐĐ ons and asking for veg and you are going to charge me $2 more your expect me to pay $12+ for a sandwich with 3 veggies and no cheese THAT IS THEFT I will never get a sandwich from Cali sandwiches EVER!!! read more

Requested medium Veal order came in as Mini Veal very dry and cold cheese wasn't even melted on top of it no spice on the sandwich, went back to complain and no apology fir the mistake, it looks like smiling doesn't exist, no feel welcome nor served my order properly it is always bad no consistency this the worst place !!! read more

Last week my aunt brought over California Sandwiches for our Saturday family night dinner. Something was different about this sandwich, there was only one piece of veal in the sandwich. 16 single veal sandwiches she had bought were like this. She bought them at this location. I thought this had to be a fluke. So, today for lunch I went to this location and ordered my usual, 1 hot double veal with cheese and onion and a crush to drink. The double was only two pieces of veal which is less than a single at any other location. My family's been eating at California Sandwiches since before my nannos time. This location has tainted their reputation by serving less veal in their sandwiches. read more

Not great and not bad. Food is good lots of options and they have beer so it isn't that bad but to pay that much I rather take the trip down Dufferin to tonys and nick and get the same sandwich for c heapier and they stuff it down there. read more

Who doesn't know everything there is to know about ordering a California Sammy? Step up. Throw down your call. Wait. Take. Eat. Burn. Repeat. The best Italian Sandwich there is in Toronto. (Bring on the naysayers, and the yadda yaddas, I've had them all over). CS is at the top of the game. read more

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This is the worst location, not sure if they hold the veal too long, but the cutlet should be hot when put on the bun. All of these are owned by the same family, so there shouldn't be a discrepancy between each restaurant. read more

I was first introduced to California Sandwiches about 14 years ago in Little Italy of TO and had no idea they expanded this much. When I saw this place I had to pop in get something. I can't remember if the Little Italy place had sides way back when but when I saw all they had to offer, I was blown away. It was quite a selection but I'm here for the sandwich. I ended up getting a hot veal just like I did when I was a wee lad. Back then my mommy ordered for me :) so I don't know if there were all these toppings to add way back but like a rookie I screwed up my order. Uhmm.... I suppose I will get cheese with it and ermm....... Mushrooms and hot peppers? Yeah, that sound like enough. Oh and an OJ. The sandwich looked exactly how I remembered.... Big and sloppy. Now I'm excited. Half way through the first have of the sandwich, I realize the thing isn't hot like I remember. In fact it's much hotter.... That or I've become a bit of a wuss. I started getting the sweats which was brutal but I powered through that and demolished the whole thing because it was delicious. I didn't really notice the cheese or what it did for the sandwich as it was over powered by the raging heat and other than the given sloppiness, the sandwich more or less held up the entire time despite the odd patch of some sogginess. I think I've also had the sausage and chicken when I was younger and they too were delicious.. Next time I come here I'm going to attempt to get a side dish but who knows. The sandwiches eat like a meal themselves. Definitely worth checking out at least one of the CS.X read more

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