I used to be a huge fan of the veal and eggplant sandwiches when I worked in the area and would take my lunch breaks at St. Lawrence Market. The place was definitely five stars without a doubt. The visits became less frequent to the point it became a treat when the office moved location and we had a dedicated colleague do the sandwich runs every other month or so. She even had a spreadsheet with everyone's orders and pre-ordered the sandwiches ahead of time for pickup. The sandwich system was what she called it and we loved it. I remembered the queue used to be very intimidating and ordering reminds me of the Seinfeld episode of the soup nazi, but I would always order my usual veal and eggplant on a kaiser bun with everything except hot peppers and extra sauce. Credit goes to the staff for moving the line quickly and working methodically with one another, but sometimes they do make mistakes when someone takes too long and the order gets messed up which ruins the assembly line. I loved the veal and eggplant sandwich so much that I would always be able to finish the whole sandwich no problem, that's the bonus of being active and a big eater because these sandwiches do get soggy and probably won't taste good for dinner and definitely not the next day. Although, I cannot say for sure as I never have any leftovers....haha On a recent visit, a friend and I went during late afternoon (well after the lunch rush), so there was no lineup, no problem ordering and since we had a late breakfast, we decided to share the sandwich. Good thing we shared because what a disappointment the sandwich was. The kaiser bun tasted a little stale and the sauce was too salty (luckily I forgot to order extra sauce). It definitely didn't look or taste like the sandwich which I was accustomed to and used to love. Thankfully the veal and eggplant were still lightly battered and tender in taste. It was just a shame that it wasn't a tasty sandwich that I enjoyed, perhaps we should have ordered during the lunch rush as maybe that would have changed the flavours and freshness of the sandwich. I think not, because a good place should have good food all the time no matter what time of day. I think I'll just stick to Bitondo or San Francesco in Little Italy. Now they do veal and eggplant sandwiches right all the time. read more

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I believe this place is actually called Uno Mustachio and in terms of Italian sandwiches in this city, it is certainly in the top five! The sandwiches will run you about $8 or $9 but they are enormous--I can usually only eat half in a sitting. You can do breaded eggplant, chicken, veal, or a combination thereof. My favourite is the veal and eggplant, which features multiple layers of both, and you can add sauce, peppers, onions, etc. They do the regular chicken parm, meatball sandwich, etc, but the real winners here are the eggplant / chicken / veal sandwiches. It's just consistently delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient. Since they are in the market they do close pretty early (best to get there before 4pm, I think), but it's worth it to grab a sang and a Brio or Orangina for lunch, eat half, and save the rest for dinner. read more

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Uno Mustachio's specialty would be their Veal & Eggplant Parmagiana ($8 - $9sh) - comes with Peppers & Mushrooms on Focaccia. This sandwich's HUGE - most people can't even finish it. Their breading isn't that thick, which's good since you can still taste the veal & eggplant. The bread's fresh, however they need to put more sauce in the sandwich; It's a bit dry (just ask for extra sauce). However, the meat, veggie, sauce & bread all blend in very nicely. Overall - You'll get your food decently fast - 6 mins or so. The portion's freaking huge and the sandwich's pretty good. **3 1/2 stars overall** read more

Saw a sign saying 'best veal sandwich' and bought right into it. Saw decent reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Not worth the calories at all. Sandwich was just slapped together carelessly. Bland flavour. Too much breading and not enough veal. read more

If you're craving a chicken or veal parmigiana sandwich, get in your car and drive yourself to the St. Lawrence market. This sandwich spot has been around for a very long time and for good reason. They have 3 standard sandwiches - veal, chicken and eggplant - all placed on a freshly baked bun with cheese priced at $12.88. The sandwiches are all really filling (my wife and I normally split 1) and you can have your choice of roasted peppers, jalapeños, mushrooms and onions. If you are REALLY hungry, try the godfather sandwich...it is veal or chicken plus eggplant...you likely won't eat another meal the rest of the day! Do yourself a favour...get a sandwich from here before the end of the day. read more

Uno Mustachio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here a few times, and it's been pretty consistent. I love getting the veal parm with eggplant and cheese cause it has a nice veal flavour with the lightly breaded eggplant, cheese and I get mine with hot peppers to round it all off. The place also has good service, the people there are nice and always pretty helpful. The sandwich is pretty big, and is a good eat in the St. Lawrence Market. read more

Uno Mustachio - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had the veal and eggplant sandwich today at Mustachio... and it was yummy! The warnings are correct, the sandwich is quite filling and I could only finish half. I also got a Greek Salad as I needed my veggie fix. For around $5 the salad is of a substantial size. The breading is flavourful and provides a nice crunch to the sandwich. The eggplant is mandolin-thin and very fresh. My only complaints were that the bun was a bit on the dry side, and cold. They could've also been a bit more generous with the marinara sauce which would've upped the flavour of the sandwich. The Greek Salad was made with fresh ingredients and drizzled in an olive oil vinaigrette. All in all, my stomach and wallet were satisfied with the $13.99 price tag. read more

Uno Mustachio - Veal & Eggplant Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ducked down here from work for a quick lunch. As it was a Wednesday, it wasn't too busy. You definitely have to go for one of the Italian sandwiches. They are very generous on the fillings and even though the filling is crumbed, it didn't taste greasy or overly oily. We got a chicken and eggplant parmigiana sandwich. We omitted the peppers and onions but did get the mushrooms. They then slather some italian tomato sauce on it. Check out my picture for a cross section of our sandwich. I had to share it with my husband. The flavours went very nicely together. The photo doesn't do it justice though but atleast you can see the really thinly cut crumbed chicken and eggplant slices. The kaiser roll it comes in is perfect because it is crunchy on the outside but not tough to chew through like ciabata. I was worried it would be really messy to eat but it was fine, no drips or soggy bits. Now we don't really have sandwiches like this in Sydney but I've noticed that italian sandwiches are big in Toronto especially ones with meatballs in it. So I guess I'm no expert, but I do know yummy food when it goes in my mouth! Love love love this place. Counting down the days until I can go back ... need to leave enough time between visits so I don't look like a glut! read more

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Have been coming for years as a kid with my parents on our Toronto visits. Now I come on my own as a grown up with a hankering for the good old days. Used to get the veal but now I stick with the eggplant with onions n sauce. It's a beautiful sandwich they really load up that eggplant. Breads always fresh n the eggplant is like melt in your mouth. I'd recommend if you get a veal or chicken to add the eggplant or onions at the very least. read more

I've been to the St. Lawrence Market more times than I can count but only tried Uno Mustachio for the first time recently. I had a classic veal sandwich and it was nice. The sandwich came with a tasty tomato sauce as well as some peppers and onions. It ended up being $10 even, which was a fair price. The staff was friendly. Only thing I didn't love was how much bread the sandwich had. read more

Yikes, consistency is king and my last visit here was pretty underwhelming, considering the high bar it's offered in the past. Prices are way up and overall sandwichery has dropped. Portion size is still huge, but chicken and eggplant was neither crispy or savory. Couple this with unseasoned tomato sauce and you have a massive bland sandwich made from great ingredients. It would take just a little time and patience behind the counter to make this baby shine again, but considering the price raise and the array of showstopping italian sandwiches available in the GTA, I can't recommend this spot until we see a shift here. The goods news is if you are at the Market and hungry, there are still a few joints serving top notch sammies and fare. read more

If my Nona could have a bite of this she would have rolled over in her grave. Not sure how they can charge almost $13 for a dry veal sandwich with a paper thin slice of "provolone" cheese. Anyone with a palette stay away from this place! read more

After hearing about how amazing their veal sandwiches are, I was really looking forward to trying one of them today. At 11:20 a.m., there was no line either. Great. right? Ugh. I took a couple of bites and gave up on it. (a) The kaiser roll it comes on is too big, too hard, and too flavorless. It tastes like crusty Styrofoam and scraped several layers of skin off the roof of my mouth. (b) The veal cutlet was pre-fried in old oil and sitting cold under "heat" lamps for god knows how long even at 11:20 a.m. The meat was also stringy and severely under-seasoned. Ew. (c) The accompanying tomato sauce was scant and also under-seasoned. To add insult to injury, when I paid for my order, I got a twoonie as change which I put in my pocket. The grunty woman who made my sandwich promptly came over to the till and checked in the Tip cup to see if I had left a little extra something for her. WTF? Who does that?' Here's a tip, unpleasant sandwich assembly automaton lady: Use better bread, season the veal with some salt, and don't be so stingy with the tomato sauce! I gave the rest of my sandwich to a homeless man on King Street but now I'm wondering if he will come after me for giving him such awful food. Mustachio? I'd rename it "Mustachi-NO!" read more

I don't like eggplant. I never eat veal. But the veal and eggplant sandwich at Mustachio has a hold on me. It's inexplicable. And I can't wait to get my hands on one the next time I'm in Toronto! read more

There's a reason Mustachio is constantly busy (don't even think of trying to go there for lunch unless you have time to spare). Their veal and eggplant sandwiches are to die for - thin slices of eggplant and tender pieces of veal coated in a light breadcrumb crust fried to perfection smothered with tangy tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese, sauteed green peppers and onions and encased in a fresh Italian bun. Whew! It's certainly a delicious mouthful. read more

I've only ever had their eggplant sandwich, and that's the only thing I will ever want-need-crave from them. It is a filling sandwich, great for people with big hands. Those with smaller hands will find themselves getting a.. good bang for their buck here. The price of their popular sandwiches keep going up. I will occasionally allow myself to keep buying their eggplant sandwich, though. Life wouldn't be the same if I didn't have the freedom to munch and crunch on their more-crunchy-than-soggy deep-fried breaded eggplant yumminess, loaded with extra veggies -- onions, green peppers, and a leaf of lettuce and slice of fresh tomato as well. They offer it on either "focaccia" bread or on a big bun (maybe you can wear baseball or oven mitts, if you like me have small hands). A very suitable 'wich for Wolverine if ever you're lucky enough to interact verbally w/ him. One half of their hefty sandwich usually does the trick in keeping my belly full. Maybe bring along another friend? That way, you'll be leaving enough room for some fresh fruit or whatever small dessert-like nibblies that your heart may be desiring. Maybe some cubes of cheese from one of the cheese shops, or a very freshly baked bagel from St. Urbain bagels. You'll find tons of snack options at St. Lawrence Mkt. Mustachio is located on the basement level of the St. Lawrence Market South building. Closed Sundays, methinks. 4.5 stars. Let me know if their prices ever drop. read more

The gf and were by the market last weekend looking for new condos when we decided to have a bite here. Ordered the chicken eggplant parmigiana sandwich on a bun with onions and mushrooms $8.99 One word: TASTELESS ! when you bite on the damn thing you can't taste anything but the batter and some sauce. Chicken tasted like mass and eggplant seemed non existent despite being there. The size is big, but its not enough. Taste is king and this one fails miserably. read more

Came here for lunch on a Friday around 1 and there was a line up of about 10 people, but it moved quickly. I ordered the chicken sandwich with onions, mushrooms and jalapeños which are included and my friend ordered the chicken parm and they forgot the cheese. The sandwich was big, but overall pretty disappointing. The chicken was paper thin and the sauce and toppings were decent. I didn't love it, but maybe I needed to try the chicken parm or chicken and eggplant for more substance. Will give it another try. The workers were pretty friendly, but rush you through your order. read more

Uno Mustachio - Chicken sandwich - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Do you like California Sandwiches (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/california-sandwiches-toronto-2)??? MUSTACHIO sandwiches are SO MUCH BETTER! I'm all about the chicken and eggplant... The sauce is tasty. The breading doesn't crumble. The bun doesn't fall apart. Plus all the extras are FREE! GIVE IT ALL TO ME BABY! (Minus the hot peppers at times...) And this is the kicker... I don't have that gross feeling in the pit of my stomach after devouring one of these bad boys! Mmmmm baby MMMM! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! This place has arguably the best sandwiches in the downtown core. The veal sandwich is great, and even better when you throw some deep fried eggplant in the mix with it. Yes, it is food coma inducing and probably not the healthiest thing in the world, but damn is it ever tasty. Although fair warning - best ordered with extra sauce, as they've been a bit on the dry side without. read more

Like Kat F. I was compelled to offer up my thoughts for Mustachio's because I'm tired of hearing their praise through the grapevine. The sandwich on a scale of 1 to 10 would garner a 3.5 in my books on a great day. The sandwich is stacked to the point that it just falls apart no matter how you try to eat. Sure their cutlets of veal, chicken and eggplant are massive, but they are bland and sit under heat lamps all day. What really dissapoints me most about this place, other than the praise that some ppl give them, is their tomato sauce. It is so bland I would not be surprised if it comes out of a can. Uuggh.. Honestly, if you look through my reviews you'll notice I rarely write up bad reviews on places, I feel mostly compelled to offer up reviews when establishments sweep me off my feet, but Mustachio's is really that bad. It is so bland I couldn't even finish my last sandwich. Cali sandwiches puts this place to shame, it's no surprise that there are CS popping up all over the city and that there are always lines. If anyone wants to argue that Mustachio's is better than Cali then pls let me know and we can organize an eat off. read more

Here is a simple test to tell how to rate these sandwiches... Go buy one... don't unwrap it... and take it to work. Just as you are about to go to your work space, unwrap it... when you reach your desk see how many people are smelling the air and asking 'do you smell that'? (in a good way) Simple flavors, a fantastic sandwich, with all Italian flavors. Only down side, you may not notice its on the salty side. I have fun taking this item down to the financial district. Where people wonder about the executives love the look of a delicious sandwich. read more

One of my favourite spots at the St. Lawrence market. I order the godfather sandwich (around $10), it comes with both veal parm and eggplant parm, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and hot peppers. Portions are HUGE. The sauce is simple and delicious and the breading is nice and light. read more

Uno is one of those places that's always been there. They were with me from childhood through college, and temporarily forgotten. I recently remembered them via RITUAL. I rolled up like a VIP. (not like my college days scrounging around for cash) I had the eggplant veal, the works. The toppings great. The bun typical. The sauce just right. If you order at the start of the lunch hour, when the veal and eggplant are just out of the fryer, pure perfection. As the lunch hour moves along, the breading gets softer and some of the things you want may sellout. Prices have gone up over the years, but it's expected. 9.50 for my sandwich. I remember it being bigger and more filling. I finished the whole thing by myself quite easily. Still a solid italian sandwich. I'm glad I remembered them. read more

Mustachio's Italian sandwiches are the best in the city. Previous reviewers have trumpeted about the veal and eggplant sandwiches, but it's the chicken sandwich that really does it for me. Thin chicken, potentially even a little dry, but with their wonderful sauce, the balance of tastes is perfect. The sandwich comes on a huge bun with all the sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms you could want. Definitely a meal all in itself. Service is friendly, but very prompt. The lines are long, so you will feel guilty if you slow them down. Getting a seat in prime time is pretty much unheard of (and that is with "seat" being defined as "anywhere in the market") so be prepared to take out. My only complaint is their hours... I want their sandwiches for more than just breakfast and lunch -- stay open later! read more

This is my favourite place to get a veal or eggplant sandwich. Huge portions, lots of toppings and wonderful foccacia bread. Make sure you get your sandwhich on foccacia, you will not be dissapointed. These sandwich are meant for one REALLY hungry person or two to share. One sandwich on foccacia bread is $8, a great price for what you are getting. Make sure you stop by Uno Mustachio at the lower level of the St Lawrence market for a yummy sandwhich. read more

2.5 stars - huge sandwich, good price, tastes alright but kind of oily. I usually get the Veal & Eggplant which is really what Uno is famous for. The chicken or veal slice is huge but deep fried. This is where things go off for me. Once you add the eggplant which is also deep fried, I find the sandwich is too oily / fried. They used to have a grilled chicken option but I dont see it on the menu anymore. The sandwich is served with tomato sauce, onions, peppers and some other options. I find the bun is rather dry (but no worry - it will be soggy by the time your done from the tomato sauce). Portion is ridiculously large and good value for the money. It gets busy on a weekday at lunch - this is a common destination for the office towers. The lunch line look's crazy, but moves quickly. Warning - staff expect you to know what you want, they are trying to move the line quickly and don't appreciate lots of questions / indecision. P.S. - I tried the pasta as well - also 2.5 star rated. BK read more

Let's just say the chicken and eggplant on focaccia is a carb overload celebration. I have never been able to do a whole sandwich. And I wish they had hot sauce because although I always get peppers, it could still use a little extra zing to balance all that breading. But that is a small complaint. I am sure some people find the employees a little gruff. Just know what you want before you get in line. Be no bullshit when you order and you'll have no problems. Heck, I have even been gifted a two-for-the-price-of-one deal without ever dreaming to ask, but again, that was only at the very end of the day. As is true with most things, timing is everything. read more

I just returned back to the states after a week in Toronto and am already craving a eggplant sandwich. I had one for lunch almost every day. The best thing I've ever eaten? Not by a longshot, but I enjoy down a dirty food and this fits the bill. The service is a bit "soup nazi". Fortunately I went with somebody that knew the drill so I made it through without too much grief. Watch out for the preprepared sandwiches as they just aren't the same, bad idea mustachio. Yes it is breaded, deep fried eggplant on a big ass roll. The sauce and other veggies made it for me. It is just a darn good sandwich. I split one with my girlfriend and my belly was more than satisfied. If you don't like street food this isn't the place for you, not fancy pants by any stretch. read more

Great place to get a Italian chicken or veal parm with eggplant. Toppings are included in the price. Ask for extra sauce!

Quasi-Italian, deep-fried-in-the-same-oil, oily sandwiches... I guess that people flock there because of the sheer size of the sandwich? (which by the way shrank considerably as the years passed). Maybe 4 years ago this was an OK place to eat, however right now the buns are usually not fresh, the meat is thin (with thick deep-fried oily coating), focaccia bread was dry and chewy the other day... and the guys serving you are very rude (especially if you have some special request other than the plain sandwich with everything on it). There is no variety, you can have chicken sandwich, or veal sandwich (with or without eggplant), and a chicken/veal parmigiano with very salty and low quality parmesan cheese and that's pretty much it. Gets awfully boring after some time. The only good thing is their tomato sauce, but even that...is no brainer to make really. read more

In my quest to continue trying different places for fast lunches in the financial district, I found some rave reviews of this place. I'd say this place is average. I got the eggplant and chicken sandwhich $7 and change Let me paint you the picture. Long line up but the people behind the counter are quick. Once they say yell "next order" at you, you better yell your order right back, followed by a "please" The woman slaps on a mixture of tomato sauce, onions mushrooms and then 1 breaded chicken+ 2 breaded eggplant. It's massive. 2 meals for sure. While the poeple behind the counter aren't especially nice, they do have an Italian charm to them that makes you smile Now you unwrap your delightful sandwich, but the flavour is less than a taste explosion. Maybe I'm too spoiled with the ridiculously fatty sauces they put on EVERYthing these days, but there's something very bland about the toppings. However, if you pick apart the sandwhich and eat it one ingredient at a time, it IS rather good. the chicken ad eggplant? fab. the bread- I never order white bread anymore, let alone a kaiser bun..but i have to say the pedestrian nature of it was a pleasant experience. The tomato sauce is good. and they don't load any spices (not even pepper or salt) to season any of the toppings/ingredients. It's a simple and decent sandwhich. That being said, I would not go again. read more

Wow. I hope they didn't added the "Uno" to Mustachio on Yelp to get a better rating from their other rating? I'll put in my 2¢ here as well. I had the chicken sandwich and I wished they made it fresh instead of the protein being displayed. It tastes like day old sandwiches microwaved. It's pretty dry, which is why they need more sauce on the sandwiches. I've had much better elsewhere. read more

Five stars hands down. I come at least once a week and order a veal godfather fully loaded. Which translates into a Veal Parma eggplant with mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños. This is a big sandwich so make sure your hungry. Yes the staff are a bit short on patience, but how hard could it be to order a sandwich? Be prepared when the assembler asks you for your order. Say it clearly and move on to the cash without hesitation. I actually enjoy the soup nazi like vibe especially since it moves the lines quite quickly. Even a 20 person line-up clears in less than 8-10 minutes. I usually park on Market street (illegally) and run in to grab the above sandwich. By the time I make it back home or to my office the sandwich has had about 10 minutes to "settle". By that point the sandwich has absorbed some of the tomato sauce without getting soggy. Overall this is a great spot for a cheap but epic lunch. read more

This is my absolute favourite eggplant sandwich in the city. Love the focaccia, peppers, and mushrooms. It's tasty, it's huge and perfect for sharing. My only lament is that they don't have other locations! read more

While this place is known for their sandwiches, and while their sandwiches are really tasty. They also serve pasta! And a lot of it, for cheap! It's about $5 (for just sauce and cheese) and you get a substantial amount of it. The pasta is pretty good too! Another one of my regular lunch options as it is very affordable for what you get! read more

It was for sure better than the famous "bacon" spot in the same building. It was a bit on the pricey side for a sandwich, but I think it was worth the wait the money. The meat and the eggplant were both very flavorful and juicy. read more

Uno Mustachio - veal and egg plant - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is solid. They do sandwiches right. Pair your veal sandwich with a Brio and you're good to go. Friendly staff, quick service, and consistent quality. read more

It's difficult to tell the difference between a good Italian sandwich and an okay one, but I'd say uno moustachio got enough of the details right to be a good one. I had the veal sandwich and it didn't leave me feeling dehydrated from sodium the way sandwiches from California sandwich sometimes do. They also let you choose your vegetables as part of the sandwich price which is a nice change from other competitors. Lastly, it has a cool vibe located on the basement floor of the St.Lawrence market. Think I've found my new sandwich place. read more

I got the veal and eggplant parmigiana and let me tell you, it is delicious! I also got the Orangina soda which was good with the sandwich. The peppers were pretty spicy and the veal and eggplant was delicious. I highly recommend The Godfather's sandwiches which the staff was very nice and the veal was tender. read more