My family, and I decided to check out this new joint that open up in our neighbourhood. When walking into the restaurant; it has a nice warm modern welcoming vibe. I believe there were about 6 tables to dine in. We all had the porchetta sandwich, onion rings, classic poutine to share. We all thought the sandwich was really good but on the dry side. I wish there was some sort of sauce they could add into the sandwich. But the onion rings were soooo good! Overall, I would definitely re-visit and try the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. read more

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We decided to check out this place after reading all the reviews here. The food is really good, especially the fried chicken. Not too crunchy and juicy enough. The Porchetta is a bit on the dry side, but all saved by the amount of salsa verde. The Brisket is 'OK' I would say. Huge Onion Rings - only 4.5 pieces in total. Overall I think the portion with the food is abit small for this price. Great service from the lady though. After she heard we are sharing all the food, she offered to bring everything back to the kitchen and portioned the sandwiches for us. Some street parking right outside of the place too. And free after 6PM. read more

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Saw that there was a new place in the neighborhood and decided to try it out. They did not disappoint! Had ordered the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and a classic poutine to go. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was excellent! It was very light and was not greasy at all! Will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu. As for the poutine... It was soggy and nothing special. Will be back to try the onion rings. read more

Knuckle Sandwich delivers a knockout punch with a menu that focuses on quality meat, craft beer, salads, and sides. Fusion of interesting ingredients and toppings makes each item stand out in terms of flavour. There is definitely a chef's approach to the offerings from the busy kitchen. The sandwiches are hearty and served at a size that resembles a heavyweight fighter's fists put together. In other words - they're massive. Portion sizes are generous, and the prices correspond with the quality of the experience. A vegetarian option is included in the sandwich lineup, as well as three salads for those looking for a lighter bite. Must-try items: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Brisket Poutine The small diner's interior is set up nicely and the staff provide excellent service. Your food will be brought out to whether you're dining in or taking it to go. Expect about a 5-10 minute wait, depending on the size of your order. The brisket poutine ($7) is topped with pico de gallo and guacamole, packing serious flavour. A buttermilk fried chicken sandwich ($9.5) is worth every penny, and a good excuse to come and check out a heavyweight contender for some of the food in the city's east end. read more

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I had this for dinner the other night. We ordered the buffalo buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and we shared an order of the Tater Tots Supreme. The sandwich was good - the chicken was tender and the coating was tangy and crisp. The bun and rest of the ingredients were a bit basic and could do more to balance the chicken, but were still tasty. I did like the pickles and wanted more of them. The tots were off the charts good though. Even after delivery time, they arrived crispy despite the generous toppings which could have turned them into a gloppy mess. Hot damn - decadent! read more

Knuckle Sandwich has many creative sandwich options. The staff was very friendly and highly recommended various things on the menu. This was my partner's favorite place we ate at while visiting the Toronto area. We ordered the grilled cheese, tortilla soup (vegetarian) and the shrimp po' boy with fries. Really good sandwich shoppe with fast service. I recommend stopping if you're in the area! read more

Dropped in this evening after dining across the street last night & was intrigued by the decor. I didn't realize that the ever changing Thai restaurant spot had become a sandwich joint. The restaurant was empty when we got there, but filled up by the time we left. We ended up ordering the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, the porchetta sandwich & fries. Both sandwiches were delicious. Both portions were decent & the fries were probably some of the best I've ever had. We also got a garlic aioli dipping sauce, which was okay. We both also got Lost Craft beers, which are local to Toronto. Great selection of beers available, but only in tall cans. They gave us 2 red plastic cups to drink these out of. Hopefully they'll invest in glasses for next time. Overall, I would probably return. In comparison to places like Porchetta & Co., the prices were about the same but the portions were smaller. The quality of the food is on point. Definitely hope Knuckle Sandwich sticks around (tell all of your friends). Just get rid of the red plastic cups. read more

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Eaten here a bunch of times and there have been hits and some near misses. Trying the pork belly bahn mi and chilli cheese fries. Both are excellent. read more

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I LOVE Knuckle Sandwich! My boyfriend and I were ordering from here often. I love the Greek Fries with capers, so amazing. I wish there were more vegetarian options however, because I've been through the whole menu twice now! read more

Where have I been??? Such a neighborhood GEM. Fresh, high-quality food with friendly service? Yes, please! Hubby and I both had a fried chicken sandwich, but they were different (one regular, one "hot" - both DELICIOUS) We will definitely be back!! read more

This is a great local place that we've never noticed until we scanned our area on Yelp for a place to eat. We got the take out option, which is fairly common here. The food is creative and it's definitely a place we'd come back to. The sandwiches and poutine are fairly good. The onion rings were huge, but had a stronger curry scent that we weren't crazy about. But it's definitely a local place that everyone in the area should hit up! read more

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Was greeted with friendly service. This place is not the cheapest lunch if you order sides and a drink. Fairly small restaurant with big taste and size on their sandies. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, it easily goes in a top 5 fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. Crisp, fried to perfection, the sauce, the bread, it all works. I think next time the sandwich alone will be enough. I also got a side of fries which were a little over cooked and too crispy for fresh cut fries, but they were good nonetheless. They had Ace Hill lager which was delicious, would definitely get that again. Overall a solid place for sandwiches and would return for their brunch menu or to try their other offerings. Based on price ($26 for lunch) and the over cooked fries, they lose a star. read more

There is a significant difference IMHO between good fast food, and good food fast. Knuckle sandwich fals into the latter category, which is the one I prefer. A decent selection of good sandwiches ( and not of the deli meat variety) and a few other options like salads etc. We ordered the cheesesteak and the chicken tortada, both of which were a good lunch size, large enough to date, but not so large as to result in an afternoon food coma. Nice flavours in both, and the buns where robust enough to support. Also had the fries as a side, again good portion for sharing between two, and they seemed to be twice fried just to enhance the goodness ... Also a nice patio facing the street, although that season now seems to be over for the year, too bad we didn't come here earlier in the year. In and out in less then 40 minutes without any sense of being rushed, and that was a noon on a Monday. read more

I'm torn between 3 or 4 stars because the food is pretty good, but felt incredibly overpriced. $4+ for 4 onion rings? $12 for a sandwich with no sides. The food was good for sure, but perhaps a bit above my price range. I'm also not fond of how you pay upfront. It means that if you order anything else afterwards, you have to pay for it separately, etc. Also, isn't it weird to provide tip before the food has been served? If you enjoyed service, you don't have the chance to leave a higher tip. read more

The fried chicken sandwich was amazing! Big enough to hurt your jaw without making a giant mess. The flavours worked really well together and the chicken had a delicious, crunchy batter. I will have dreams about that chicken for a long time! The pulled pork poutine was also really yummy. The jalapeños were a nice touch. Fries were fresh and they used curds (bonus points for not using shredded cheese). Prices are comparable to a cheaper sit down restaurant than a fast food place, but the quality of the ingredients, the taste, the presentation and the atmosphere definitely live up to the cost and then some! read more

This is the best sandwich place in toronto. Their fried chicken sandwich is a must try! And the matching poutine is just amazing! read more

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Chicken sandwich was awful! Way too hot to eat, NO flavour, way too much fried grissel. Walked half way through. read more

Ordered here twice and this place can be summed up easily. Food is GREAT, portions are TINY, and prices are HIGH. This time I ordered the Cuban sandwich, mainly because where is a Cuban sandwich ever small? Answer: here. I literally finished it in one minute. Was it delicious? Yes! And that is what is so frustrating. Now I also did order onion rings, so maybe that would satiate me? It might had I received more than a total of 5 - yes FIVE - small and medium sized onion rings for $4. Really, how much does an entire onion cost? 25 cents? Well here that single onion is enough for probably 10 orders of onion rings folks. Again they were possibly the most delicious 5 onion rings I've ever eaten, but who cares when there are only 5? My wife had the fried chicken. Again, delicious, and maybe you could say this was borderline medium sized but for what you're paying I really need more here. She almost never finishes food at a restaurant and she did so easily here. Very frustrating because the quality is there, and I live minutes away so I'd be a genuine regular here if I could get a decent sized sandwich and side here for $15 or $16. As it stands I'd need to order two sandwiches and 2 sides and spend $40+ for a proper sized meal. As a result I'll never be back. read more

Friendly staff, gave great recommendations for the fried chicken sandwich as well as the poutine. The food was good and we were served quickly. The only issue was the establishment, having a lot of flies inside and a bit hot. If you can overlook that then I feel that you would enjoy this place or do carry out. read more

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Unfortunately I didn't realize I had been here before for a pickup. The place looks great and although there really is no big concern, the place for me will only be memorable for it's extremely large yet incredibly juicy greasy stomach churning onion rings. Loved LOVED the grilled cheese sandwich but eating those onion rings was equivalent to drinking grease. No thanks! Gross. Nice place though. read more

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Great place for hot sandwiches (FINALLY)!!! Tried the beef brisket sandwich. The sandwich was very filling and the brisket was tender and flavourful! The arugula and the horseradish aioli were not over-powering and complimented the meat well. The kaiser was soft and nicely toasted. Had this sandwich to-go and it held up well during transportation. Dunno what kind of sorcery this is but, the bun didn't get soggy which is always a bonus! Can't wait to try the shrimp po'boy and poutine next! read more

The shrimp burger was delicious, atmosphere was great and even finding parking was easy!

You know you're serious when you eat a sandwich for dessert! That's exactly what I did after getting my pho fix across the street at the Little Coxwell. There's something about this space that just caught my attention and lured me in. I often tell people I get this tingly feeling about an epic meal time and I was feelin' it. I had read about this space on BlogTo and let me tell you they did not do them enough justice. I've read all about their story; two locals boys returning to the neighbourhood that shaped and molded them into the determined(to succeed) entrepreneurs they are today. They've returned on a mission to give back to the community that has given them so much. These guys know the importance of community and support it by sourcing as much ingredients locally as they can such as their protein which they get from a quality butcher down the street. They even have local craft beer; a perfect pair for your sandwich. One taste of this stuff and you know these guys are passionate about their craft. Every bite exudes quality and finesse that one does not come to expect from a sandwich. From that incredibly tender piece of fried chicken to the perfect amount of sweet and tangy sauce even down to the tiny charred corn kernels; no detail is overlooked. The result is by far the most delicious fried chicken sandwich that I have ever witness. This place is an absolute gem! read more

Knuckle sandwich earned 3.5 stars which I have rounded up to 4 because of the staff. We actually came here primarily for the onion rings because it is hard to find GOOD house made beer batter onion rings. The rings here are a bit oily but crispy and the onion still has some firmness instead of the usual thin mushy string that slides out when you bite into it. The batter has a spice we weren't expecting which hubby liked but I wasn't a fan of, but onion rings ain't my thang. Staff were super friendly and helpful which is always a plus. We ordered 4 sandwiches to share for dinner and lunch the next day. The best by far was the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was substantial and moist and the toppings and sweet chipotle honey went well with the chicken. A tasty sandwich we would definitely order again. Next was the Philly beef and cheese that was the daily special (they have specials on weekends). It was completely different than any Philly sandwich we had ever had and hubby liked it but I was very shocked and unhappy with the cilantro inside since I think it tastes like soap! We were not told there was cilantro so I thought it was arugula. The shrimp Po Boy had too much pickle because it contained both pickle slices and a remoulade that had capers inside and it all overpowered the tasty, juicy but very mild tasting shrimp. I might give it another try with just garlic aioli. The disappointment was the Beef Brisket. If not for the sauce it would have been completely dry and even with the sauce it was unpleasant to chew and it was very odd to have arugula on this combo. We will likely go back the next time hubby is jonesing for onion rings and I am picking up Pain de Mie bread at Mon K across the street. I have read some reviews complaining about the prices but they use locally sourced and naturally raised meats which are pricier and worth it in our opinion. read more

Cool spot and the staff was super friendly. Nice range of local beers and they were accomodating of my vegan GF, which is always great and can't be counted on. The chicken sandwich was $10 bucks with no sides so it's not cheap, but it was great, as was the kale salad. But the onion rings may have been the greasiest I've ever had ... my GF found her fries a bit greasy too ... issues with the frier? Half a star off for the greasiness, but everything else was good - nice new East York spot. read more

Had the Shrimp Po Boy. The sauce was supposed to be spicy but it tasted like a plain tartar sauce. The shredded lettuce is useless as it all falls out. This sandwich gets a 2 out of 5 read more

Sorry guys, this place definitely wasn't for me. It's a cute joint for sure - polite and welcoming wait staff and that rustic-yet-trendy decor that I'm always a fan of. Still, the food was a disappointment. I'd read loads of reviews raving about the chicken sandwich and our waitress positively GUSHED over the Porchetta. But alas. Perhaps my expectations were too high going in, but I was certainly underwhelmed. I ordered the Porchetta, a pork sandwich with apricot and arugula on a white bun. The best I can say is 'meh'. It had potential, but the meat was bland and under-seasoned, the kale could have been more finely chopped, and it could have used more sauce. The apricot was a lovely pairing with the meat, but unfortunately there were few on the sandwich. In the end it seemed more like a pile of arugula and pork on a white bun. The bun, which was also a bit of an issue. It was bigger than the contents that it held, so I actually had to eat the dish open-top. The top half also had this odd crispy exterior with a soft inside, and the crunch just didn't work with the rest of the sandwich. The others I went with the (renowned) Fried Chicken Sandwich, Steak and Cheese Sandwich, and Summer Grain Salad. To start, the fried chicken was a let down. Crispy and unique for sure, but it did not pack the flavourful punch that I expected. The chicken was massive and entirely overpowered everything else on the sandwich, without providing much interest of it's own. Not nearly wowing enough to warrant the hype, in my opinion, and I would recommend just going to a fried chicken restaurant if that's all your looking for. The steak and cheese was okay. Nothing special, but the soft bun and sliced meat went well together. A tasty classic, so though it was good, I wasn't surprised. My only critique there would be the same as before - more flavour. Perhaps a stronger, smoker cheese may have better suited the sandwich, and more spices would have been a good idea. The highlight, at least for me, was actually the salad. At a sandwich restaurant, this is not a good sign. It was tasty, and everything worked well together. The quinoa, avocado, beans, and chickpeas all mixed quite nicely, and it was a lovely flavour combination with a good crunch in a perfect meal portion. I wished they had a side size, actually, as I would have loved to have had more for myself, and I think it would have been I nice combo considering how meat-heavy the sandwiches are. So that I was impressed by, especially considering that it's a pretty healthy dish. But it's not enough to save the restaurant in my eyes. In the end, I have to commend Knuckle Sandwich for it's originality and cool environment, but condemn it for it's execution. They need to expand their spice drawer! I'd go back if they seriously overhauled their recipes, but for now it's a no from me. read more

This place - the menu, the atmosphere - is a lot like Sully's on Gerrard. I've just tried it for the first time. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was very good. The fries were good too but just a bit salty for my taste. Service was a little brusque. All in all a nice addition to the neighbourhood and it definitely spruces up the retail strip on Coxwell south of O'Connor. read more

This restaurant is great! I noticed a lot of people commenting on the price $10-$12 for a sandwich but I don't think they are taking the quality of the food into account. They make everything fresh with really high quality ingredients and it is delicious. For me, the sandwiches are huge and a side of fries is good to split with someone else. It's a nice, relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. It might be more expensive than fast food restaurants but I don't think this place qualifies as fast food. I've tried the grilled cheese which is amazing (on sour dough bread and the cheese is caramelized on the outside). The porchetta sandwich is amazing especially with a fried egg on top, the meat is tender and the toppings are perfect! The poutine is also excellent (and huge) they make their gravy in house (and their hot sauce) all so good. TRY IT! read more

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I like service at the table and take out at the counter. Other than having to place my order like I was at pizza pizza it was delicious and had amazing sandwich combinations. Service was friendly and they worked efficiently to manage eat in customers and people taking thier lunch out. Would come back for lunch next staycation day! read more

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Absolutely amazing sandwiches, the flank steak in particular is a must try and my go to. I always order through uber eats. The only complaint is that sometimes the steak will be a bit too charred which has a bit of an unpleasant flavour. They always take special requests into consideration though which is awesome! Overall very delicious and one of my favourite sandwiches in the city. read more

Really great sandwiches! Tried the porchetta and the fried chicken and both were fantastic. The porchetta came with a salsa verde and grainy mustard, and it balances out the rich, fatty meat really well. Even better, though, was the fried chicken sandwich - the chicken is crispy, but not too crunchy, and perfectly tender (it was a chicken thigh, not a breast) and the poblano slaw and sweet chipotle honey complement it really well. Highly recommended! read more

The food isn't cheap, but it's legit. I got the shrimp roll and poutine and both did not disappoint. Big portions, fresh ingredients, I'll be back! Some advice: order directly from the restaurant if you can, it helps them and it saves you $ (their prices are quite a bit higher on the delivery apps). read more

Definitely a fan of the sandwiches here. Very reliable lunch spot in an area where there are very few quality options. Knocking them a point down for two reasons: 1) the sandwiches are about a dollar overpriced for what you get, and 2) they switch the menu up a little too often (I miss the old grilled chicken sandwich they made). read more

Great sammys here. Good beer. Stop in and have a taste! The shrimp po boy did not disappoint. Hope they can keep it going here - good vibes and nice staff read more

So glad this spot appeared on Coxwell. Sprung up over night and has easily become my favourite place to eat in the area. Service was awesome and I tried the buttermilk fries chicken, the porchettea and the beef brisket. All amazing!!!!! And the onion rings make sure you get ONION RINGS read more

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I went there because of the reviews. I thought the sandwiches had great flavors and seasoned well. I ordered the fried chicken, brisket and porchetta and shared them with other folks. The fried chicken was the best one. I would have like to given it a better review but two things could be improved. 1) need more meat! For a 10 buck sandwich you want to be satisfied. 2) the price. Perhaps lower the price so that I can order two of them to get my hunger quenched. I saw similar comments about the price. I'm glad I went and tried but not too sure I would go out of my way to go again. Try it if you are in the HOOD. read more

May very well be the best sandwich shop in Toronto. Yep, I said it. Went with my female friend on a late Sunday and ordered the porchetta with an Ace Hill pilsener and the large arugula salad. She split the salad with me and had the piri piri chicken sandwich and some LC ale but can't recall the name. sandwiches are more or less $10 a pop and the tallboys were 6.5 each. Girl taking the order was a sweetheart, very engaging and informative. The design is nice and chill, the music was very a solid and eclectic mix of chill lounge, hip hop, and rock. The food was off the chain good. My friend agreed fully. You wait 10 mins for the order because it's made properly. The ingredients are uber fresh (aioli and porchetta is insane good) and the portions are solid for a guy who works out but doesn't want unnecessary filler in his system. I had a bite of her piri piri chicken, which featured a thick chicken breast, and having stayed in Africa for a long time I know proper piri piri and this is a milder version of the traditional Mozambican or South African version, in a good way. When a meal is so good you order the buttermilk chicken (huge sandwich btw) to go and then eat it at 1am you know the place is spot on. East York needed a joint like this and don't be shocked to see a few of these pop up across T.O. over the next year or two. read more

Very good fried chicken sandwich. Light breading. Tasty moist chicken. Aioli was a little bland but helped not to over power the taste of the chicken. Chile is flavourful. Onion rings are light crispy. Will definitely go back. Friendly service read more

First time trying knuckle sandwich I had a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and my fiancé had the porchetta sandwich and we shared fries and the lager gravy. The chicken sandwich was delicious the chicken was crispy and so juicy on the inside, the combination of the slaw and chicken complimented each other so well I was so sceptical about it but I'm so happy I tried it. The porchetta sandwich was also delicious also it had a great pesto on top of the porchetta the porchetta pieces were very tender and sandwich was very put together. The fries were good I probably will ask them next time to cook them a bit longer only because I love fries that are really really crispy. The Gravy had a good kick to it worth the try. Overall i would recommend this place and will be going back. read more

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