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    Nova Era Bakery

    3.3 (19 reviews)

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    Breads, breads, breads
    Ariel G.

    Took my mother-in-law (no jokes please she truly is a lovely lady!), to Nova Era yesterday mid-afternoon. I needed a late lunch and she needed a nice pastry. This location smells wonderful. Just that indicates how great the bread will taste and it indeed does. They also have a nice assortment of pastries. If you couple that with excellent coffee, you have a winning combination. I had their Nova Era club sandwich, on a fresh ciabatta like bun. A well-travelled friend, with whom I lunched in Lisbon, got me turned on to Portuguese style baking. He asserted that the bread in that country was the best in Europe. I harrumphed, being a Francophile, but was proven wrong. They do say that "the proof of the pudding is.....". This bakery just does that fantastic bread and nice interpretation of a club sandwich loaded with a breast of chicken. It was very delicious. My lunch companion had a 'mutant' chocolate croissant, with chocolate filling and drizzle. She took one half home as it was too much to finish. She had an expresso which she said would "wake up the dead", and I had an Americano which was perfect. I have been there 3 times and its always consistent, simple and yummy! They have a bunch of locations around town, and they have Epi and Cobs beaten cold. In the general realm only Nino D'Aversa comes close. They have far better servive than the competition. Try it!

    Pastel de Nata. Would've been great if they didn't taste like plastic/bleach
    Angelica S.

    I always go to Nova Era for Portuguese Tarts but have never been in this location so I went there yesterday and it was so packed which I thought is a good sign. Got a Mochaccino and a dozen tarts, loved the mochaccino. However the tarts were such a waste of money. The whole batch taste like plastic/bleach.

    Here she is. A Nova Era pork Bifana
    Jay M.

    This review is from 2014. Lol.. I am from Vancouver which has little to no Portuguese presence compared to Toronto. All I can say say is the Bifana I ordered was absolutely amazing. Fresh, tasty and filling. Good coffee and very nice ladies that were friendly.. I am coming back to TO for a day and my mission is to have a Bifana here Space is also big and good for a group.

    Comfy seating area.
    Cat G.

    Service is extremely slow, even when the café is empty. Most of the waitresses aren't very polite. The wifi doesn't work well, and the coffee is awful. Some of the cashiers will round up the price when I pay with debit, which they're not supposed to do. Watch out. Sometimes, the servers ask the seated customers for their orders from behind the counter, instead of walking up to the table. They constantly mess up orders. However, the food is fresh, and the seats are comfortable. They have soy milk, which is great, because I'm lactose intolerant. The pastries are delicious! Although Nova Era isn't perfect, it's better than Caledonia Bakery. I always walk the extra bit to Nova Era instead.

    The ham and cheese sandwich paninis are delicious. Unfortunate the customer service is lacking--very slow service, could use some serious improvement. Overall it was good

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    Great fresh bread daily, fabulous pastries and donuts. The coffee is also real coffee.

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    My previous post re: racism was actually for Caledonia Bakery, apologies!

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    Rock’N Deli - Small Montréal smoked meat

    Rock’N Deli

    3.8(5 reviews)
    3.0 km

    This is the first weekend that Ontario lifted stage 3 and all the surrounding restaurants in the…read morecity already started providing dine in service. I came here out of the blue cause i didn't feel like making the same food and treated myself with take out. Let's say this place I did not know existed and it was pretty neat, it is straight out of Québécois home of the smoke meat and poutine. They caught my attention because of all the fancy decor and patio dining seat. They have a fancy swing with their advertised special which was the Roast Beef sandwich with bacon and cheese with side of fries/salad and a soft drink for 12.99, deal right? Lemme tell you, I was greeted with open arms by the 3 staff working and it was very home feeling. The roast beef was sliced quite thinly and was very tender to bite and chew. The curly fries was particularly interesting as it was kind of too well done for how I like to enjoy my fries traditionally, but maybe I'll learn to like it. Overall, the food was quite heavy that I'm going to just share my portion. I'll definitely come back and give some other items on the menu a go. ps: they provide you with a decent size pickle that is nice and salty.

    Did some takeout here and called in order, the phone call was a bit weird. It was like calling a…read morepersonal line, a simple hello and nothing else. I expected a "this is Rock n Deli". I didnt even know if I called the right number. When we got that cleared up I asked for a pound of smoked meat. They proceeded to ask sandwich, platter... all I wanted was meat. Wheh we got that cleared up, we picked up the food and it tasted very good. It was shaved quite a bit more than I expected but that's it a huge issue. It also felt a bit on the expensive side. And maybe even overpriced per lb compared to what I might get in a sandwich. Parking is a bit hard here as the lot was quite busy. They gotta fix some customer service issues but otherwise the food was good.

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    Rock’N Deli - Where you order and the menu.

    Where you order and the menu.

    Rock’N Deli - The restaurant is located in the plaza near the exit toward Jane St.

    The restaurant is located in the plaza near the exit toward Jane St.

    Rock’N Deli - Very spacious

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    Fuoco Mio Panini - Wood burning napitan style pizza

    Fuoco Mio Panini

    4.3(8 reviews)
    2.7 kmBloor-West Village

    My cousin brought me here, and when I first saw this place, I thought it would be expensive. I…read morewas surprised at the prices and pensive about the portions, until I was proven wrong once more. The portions were extremely generous, especially when considering the price and the cost of food. WELL WORTH IT! I chose the veal sandwich (as my photo shows) with hot peppers. It was the perfect amount of spice and a hearty helping of meat as well. The wait staff were friendly and helpful and gave just the right amount of attention. We requested a bit of time after the meal, which gave me just enough time to take in the atmosphere and aesthetic of this place. To me, it feels like a fusion of an old-world Italian bistro meets the new world, with old-school style tablecloths and the traditional sides in traditional glass serving containers. The interior design leans a bit more new world with nice panelled ceilings and even a lamp at the table that we could adjust by ourselves....

    There are so many different options that are available to you here. And, getting them all can be…read moreone of the most delightful experiences. Everything is sharable. A panini is a great filler (the hot Italian is a great way to go). The meatball sandwich combines the best of all worlds - delicious meatballs, and delicious breads. And, the pizzas? Incredible value. The Costa Nostra is a great way to get a lot of unique flavours that work really well. There is also a wall of wine, which I'm sure is very exciting for a number of people. That's a world I can't speak to, but it was impressive to look at. The only slight downside is that the restaurant can be a little bit loud. But that's to be expected.

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    Dirty Food - Biscuit and gravy with collards

    Dirty Food

    4.4(189 reviews)
    1.8 kmThe Junction
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    This is a great brunch spot in the junction that oozer charm and coziness matched with an awesome,…read moreslightly southetn inspired menu. Out group tried the Biscuits and gravy, shrimp Benny and brisket Benny as well as fried green tomato, kids apple johnny cakes and grilled cheese. The portions are generous. The chicken with the biscuits and gravy were 2 pieces of brined dark meat chicken served on a biscuit and collards smothered in pork gravy. Chicken was very juicy and super crunchy, collard needed some acidity, biscuit was light but a little overdone and gravy was not as fat a decadent than in the south, lighter but still tasty, wish they poured it a little more generously. The fried green tomato was outstanding as the accompany silly aioli situation was great. Kids apple jonnycakes were a hit and loved the hot chocolate with mini marshmallows for the kiddos. Gtilled cheese was a hit - got the pull and the bread was well toasted. The home fries were a bit of a let down. Although very cool and layered, they seemed very greasy, maybe oil or flattop wasn't hot enough? Benny's were both good, shrimp cake was well cooked and crisp and brisket was flavourful and moist. Hey have no waiting area and take no reservations. Use their call ahead service and enjoy

    If you don't get anything here, you have to get the fried potatoes!! They're deliciousssssss…read more Everyone pretty much enjoyed their food, but the French toast. They said it was very doughy. The drinks were really good and the service was quick. I'd get there early because there's not many seats. It's a small homey restaurant

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    Dirty Food - Packed as always

    Packed as always

    Dirty Food - Brisket poutine

    Brisket poutine

    Dirty Food - Street view and "outdoor seating"

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    Street view and "outdoor seating"

    When The Pig Came Home - Smoked Beef Sandwich

    When The Pig Came Home

    4.6(87 reviews)
    1.4 kmThe Junction
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    This is a very small deli/restaurant in the Junction on the NW corner of Keele and Dundas…read more Advertised as a deli but my guess is they drive more of their sales from takeout and light dine-in orders. What a pleasant surprise... was very impressed with this place! Food (4.75/5) - they have a good mix of sandwiches, meats, jerk chicken and beef patties. - Fully Loaded Peameal On a Bun - what an outstanding breakfast sandwich - probably the best one I have ever had! Hearty portions of: - double peameal bacon patties - fried egg - melted cheddar - maple aioli - kale - tomato (not for me) All on a soft pain-au-lait bun. What a first bite! Juicy peameal, maple aioli flavour, perfectly fried medium soft egg were the highlights. Beef Patty - fresh not frozen and homemade. Had the mild one and probably could have done spicy instead... it is VERY mild. Nice mix of beef, oxtail and other ingredients in a nicely baked outer crust - not too dry or thick. Service (4.75/5) - can tell this is a family/private owned business... take pride in their stuff, friendly and polite. It isn't going to be ready in 5 minutes... building from scratch takes some time but well worth it! Atmosphere (4.25/5) - it's got this retro NYC deli feel to it with the artifacts, signs and hardware. Primarily for take-out so if you want to stay there are 3 bar stools and 2 benches with side tables. Overall (4.75/5) - very impressed and 100% coming back to try out many of the other items on the menu. Someone eating beside me had the Reuben and it looked great too. Only issue is they are only open for short stints during the day and weekends is only time i can get there... breakfast opening is 1030am and stops at 12pm, so get there early to grab those breakfast sandwiches if that's your goal!

    LOVEEE this place so much that every time I'm in the general area I HAVE to stop by (even if it's a…read morelittle out of the way lmao). Every bite feels like heaven & you can taste the love that was put into the smoked meat. Their Thursday deal where you can get two 3.5oz sloppy reubens for $14 is a steal, you can absolutely make two meals out of it if you have a drink to pair it with (even a big glass of water will do). Also I forgot the name of the young black lady with glasses but she is literally the sweetest most hospitable person ever, I always feel so welcomed whenever I see her.

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    When The Pig Came Home - Seating across the counter with sink at the end

    Seating across the counter with sink at the end

    When The Pig Came Home - Juicy baked beef patty

    Juicy baked beef patty

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