Everything this kind of place should be. Friendly service, old school vibe, cheap prices, and…read moredelicious sandwiches.

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.

Ok this is the best sandwich I've had in Toronto. The flavor burst of Avocadoes, fried chicken,…read morecrispy bits and also the juicy sauces. If in around St Claire, I'm coming here without a doubt. Amazing sandwich! They also offer lemon water instead of water which is nice since summer can be hot

Grandma Loves You on St. Clair is one of those small sandwich spots that just feels warm and…read morewelcoming the moment you walk in. It's family-run, and you can really feel the care they put into everything--from the friendly service to the way your food is made fresh right in front of you. The place has a simple, cozy vibe, perfect for a quick bite that still feels a bit special. The menu is all about gourmet sandwiches and hot dogs, with lots of options to choose from. Everything is made with fresh ingredients, and their homemade sauces really stand out. The sandwiches are packed, flavourful, and honestly very satisfying.

Lambo's Deli located at the corner of Queen St. E. and Greenwood Ave. is the sandwich's shop's…read moresecond location (first one being in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood!). This small shop located in Leslieville serves up some great sandwiches in a space that is primarily take out only (although there are a few bar/counter spots if you'd like to eat there. They are also open daily from 11am to 9pm. Menu wise, there are 9-10 kinds of sandwiches to choose from. They are all served on a sesame kaiser roll and cut in half. You're also able to add on ingredients on top of the already selected ones in the sandwiches. Each of Lambo's Deli locations also have a special sandwich, where this time when I went, it was the crispy chicken club. They also have soft serve as well (rotating flavours!). I stopped by Lambo's Deli on a Monday morning before the lunch rush and opted to grab: - Italian trio sandwich (soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, picked red onion, arugula, pesto, Calabrian chili spread) - $18 - Soft serve (flavour was hojicha) -$5 Service was friendly and I received my soft serve while waiting for my sandwich to be prepared. It took about 5 min and it was nicely packed. Staff were great and handed me a handful of napkins as well. I ate my sandwich an hour later and before opening the packaging, the sandwich was pretty heavy! Looking at a cross section of the sandwich, it was packed with ingredients! The Italian Trio sandwich was delicious. The roasted red peppers, pickled red onion, arugula, and Calabrian chili spread added freshness to the sandwich which didn't make it feel so heavy with all the deli meats inside as well as the mozzarella cheese. The sandwiches are big and I could only finish half for lunch. Overall, a delicious sandwich shop in Leslieville. Lambo's Deli definitely packs a lot of ingredients in their sandwiches which make for a tasty meal. Be warned, the sandwiches are huge! Also...don't miss out on their soft serve too!

Stopped here for a sandwich to take to the park and wasn't disappointed. They have a nice simple…read moresandwich menu with all of the classics. They're well packed with ingredients, and cut in 1/2 if you want to eat 1/2 and save the other for later. Cute deli decor. While it's mainly take out, there's a small counter to sit at if you can score a spot. Nice side options if you want to make it a meal (pop and chips). You won't go hungry here!

What a beautiful, artisanal sandwich. Such care and attention go into each individual ingredient…read moreyou can't help but love it! It's deserving of the hype that it receives! It's filling but everything is so delicious. I ordered it via Uber so I can't comment on the ambiance; however, it's still on my list of places to go. My kids tried parts of the sandwich but it really didn't interest them, therefore, wouldn't recommend going with young kids. But adult palates are in for a treat. Worth a visit, worth the hype.

Order ahead if you can because you're going to be in line for a long time. It's worth the wait,…read moreb/c the food is amazing, but it's not a quick lunch. That being said you can see the employees working their butts off to pump things out quickly. The sandwich was to die for, but I do have a hard time spending $30 on a take out sandwich. It's definitely something that I would save for a treat. Although a small spot, it's very cutely decorated inside, and there's lots of pantry items to peruse while you wait. The location is on beautiful Baldwin Street so there's lots of space to walk around or sit while you wait or while you eat your sandwich.

If you love great tasting sandwiches, made fresh with top quality ingredients, you have to visit…read moreCryin' Ryan's in Ajax. They've got all kinds of choices, something for every craving, including soups of the day, salads, and more. This time around, I had their Chicken Club sandwich and it was delicious and filling. It was served with potato chips and a pickle on the side. Great meal! Check them out at 90 Old Kingston Rd in Ajax!

Tips: - Sandwiches and house-made slaws are made right in…read morefront of you. So fresh! - The soups are amazing. A couple of Saturdays ago, I had a late lunch with friends at Cryin' Ryan's. Ryan is the founder of the business, which he runs with family and friends. We got to meet Riott, his son, who had a love for skulls and all Halloween decorations at this eatery. This place specializes in sandwiches. Many of their meats are slow-cooked for ten hours. Sauces, soups, and slaw are homemade. We ordered many items off the menu and had what we liked: - Jalapeno and house slaws - Chickpea and ham soup - Roasted garlic and tomato soup - The Brooklyn (Italian) - Hot corned beef - Montreal smoked meat - Slicey's chopped chicken - Chicken club wrap I started with the hot corned beef sandwich. The corned beef was generous and so flavourful. The rye bread held all that tender corned beef together, along with the best grainy mustard aioli. I am a soup girl. I enjoyed the roasted garlic and tomato soup. It had the perfect amount of garlic with tomatoes, along with onions and spices. It was a comforting, smooth soup. The chickpea and ham soup was excellent. It had nice cubes of ham with chickpeas. It was so hearty and delicious. I also love slaw. The jalapeno and house slaws were crunchy. The former was creamy with a touch of heat. The latter was vinegar-based. You get the best of both slaw dressing worlds! I then had the Montreal smoked meat. It was full of the most tender smoked meat on rye bread with mustard. So good! I'm not sure how I managed to down Slicey's chopped chicken sandwich. It was so good that I did! It had slow-cooked chicken that was chopped with tomato, and red onion. It included the jalapeno slaw, along with white cheddar. It was messy to eat, but so worth it. The flavours were outstanding. This business supports other local businesses. The bread comes from a local bakery. It also features Purple Tongue hot sauces. Staff are super friendly and kind. They can craft a sandwich to your liking if you go with The Riott. There were two separate washroom stalls. I used one of them before I left this eatery. It was clean. No complaints. It's a comfortable place to hang out with friends over good food and drinks. I ended up having a Diet Coke and Crush cream soda during the two hours that we were here. They were cold and refreshing. It's street parking for three hours. It's free, which is nice. Alternatively, there is a parking lot across from this eatery. I look forward to returning for more good eats and soup. It's a gem of a sandwich place that happens to have awesome soups and slaw. (391)

Amazing menu!!! Quality food from quality people!!! Ed the sock loved you Montreal meat sandwich. I…read morewish I could go there more!!!! But, I've never been disappointed!!!

Very good subs with fresh ingredients, and friendly staff. My go to place for subs. Chicken club is…read moremy favourite.

Another gem found in the Beaches! Had delivery order ( smoked meat poutine) to my work place today…read morearound lunch time. I needed comfort food desperately! Surprisingly, it was more than comfort food. It was delicate that made me appreciate every bite. When i opened the box, I wondered what those dark pieces of crusts were. Looked burnt but when I ate, I learned that they were a tender seal with full of pleasant consentration of spice flavors and hint of smokiness. No bitterness. Meat was super tender and juicy. I saw the sweat from the meat pieces. Perfect balance of red lean meat and fat. Beautiful cuts that preserved the meat texture, no mushiness. The fries and the gravy were great with right amount of cheese. Loved this!!!!!

Was craving smoked meat and checked out Fearless Meat while in the area…read more Pretty good! Grabbed a sandwich and a smoked meat poutine, and the poutine definitely hit the spot for me. It was generously filled and the gravy hit the spot for me. The sandwich was also nicely filled with a hint of mustard inside. Service was smooth as it was quick to order online and pick up while passing by. Food came on time and we enjoyed the food shortly after while it was still pipping hot. Picked up at the cash counter when entering. There's a few seats inside so would definitely come again and next time to sit down.

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!!

This cozy sandwich shop is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood and serves up Italian-inspired…read moresandwiches that are both fresh and full of flavour; you can really taste the quality in every bite. They have a few tables on the front patio, but mainly you can order for pickup or takeout and be sure your sandwich stays as fresh since it comes with a thoughtful packaging. The staff and owner are very nice and friendly and serve the customers with patience. We tried "Quello Forte" and their latest creation "Il Re". Both of them tasted amazing; the bread was crunchy and every bite was full of flavour. I loved the combination of black olive pesto, greens and provolone cheese in Quello Forte. As for Il Re, the combination of 3 cold cuts, Provolone Crema, roasted garlic and olive salad had created a perfect taste. Definitely worth every calorie. Lol

We ordered the 2 can dine combo which included 2 drinks, 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for $40 to go…read more For the sides, we chose the potato salad and coleslaw. For the sandwiches, we got the brisket and meatball and all were pretty good. No complaints. We also ordered a pint of the black garlic miso caramel ice cream.. We had no idea how it tasted like since they weren't serving it that day for us to sample but surprisingly the black garlic and miso was very subtle, the ice cream just taste like caramel ice cream but not overly sweet. Besides the ready-to-eat options they also have a lot of local frozen goods like dumplings, empanadas, desserts and more. Great for those living in the neighbourhood to stock up their fridge. I also love that this east end location has a outdoor patio.

I'd choose this place over any of the ice cream shops in the area, any day! They have such a unique…read morevariety of flavours and have so many good options to choose from. They also have subs and sandwiches now which is interesting - I have got to come back to try them. I have tried their tiramisu, dragon poop, cookies and cream flavours and I loved all of them. It tastes so natural and the price is also reasonable. Service is always super friendly and the best part is that they have seating options - both indoor and a patio.

Great little coffee joint in Birchcliff neighborhood. Due to development, they have moved in the…read morebottom floor of the House & Garden Company. (The mother and daughter own the two ventures.) Since their move, they now sell cards and flower bunches in addition to their usual Birchcliff merch, coffee and food. They have a rotating seasonal menu. For the fall I decided to try the Pumpkin & Hazelnut Chai Latte. When you put cinnamon on top it tastes just like a Gingerbread cookie! I also ordered a gingerbread cookie shaped like a flower basket from @gbcookiescompany. Pricing is more or less the same as before the move. The ceilings are much higher in the new space. The outdoor patio is now more private and serene. There were only two people working the til and making drinks so sevice is slower than a Tim's style joint. Sit back, relax, and slow down to enjoy this local gem!

I was randomly out on a run and stumbled on my post run breakfast. I'm surprised The Birchcliff has…read moresuch low reviews - I came back twice that week! The coffee is decent - but nothing really to write home about. Just a standard latte, nothing memorable. HOWEVER, the ham and cheese croissant is probably one of the best I've had in a while. She was loaded. The chocolate croissant is pretty good too (look at the structure!) The outside patio was also cute and spacious. It was a great space to just hang and chat or read a book!