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Artisano Bakery
Categories: Food Bakeries Food Coffee & Tea Restaurants Sandwiches Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches [Edit]
1020 Islington AveEtobicoke, ON M8Z 6A4
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
(416) 207-9940
- Hours:
Mon 7 am - 9 pm
Tue-Thu 7 am - 10 pm
Fri 7 am - 11 pm
Sat 7:30 am - 11 pm
Sun 7:30 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
25 reviews for Artisano Bakery
Review Highlights
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"Great ambiance, free wi-fi, always premium fresh coffee." In 4 reviews -
"...Prosciutto, grilled portobello mushrooms, provolone..." In 3 reviews -
"Excellent soups, salads and sandwiches." In 5 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
Recommendation - Strong Strong Buy with a helping of repeat
30 Sec Summary
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1. Best French toast with real maple syrup
2. Coffee was great
3. Prices are reasonable $15
4. Brunch on weekend is brutal for parking and seating - come before 9:00am -
Review from Maheen M.
4/27/2012
I was in the west-end of Toronto running some errands and came across Artisano Bakery. From the outside, it looks like any building type restaurant but inside it was bustling with people. They had quite an extensive menu from sandwiches, hot items, pizza to fabulous desserts. I choose to try out one of their meal-size salads with grilled chicken; it was great! I went back for dessert and tried their carrot cake. It had the right amount of icing to cake ratio, simply delish!
I love the bottomless cup of coffee if you decide to stay in for lunch.
I will definitely be back if I am in the area again! -
Review from Ayumi S.
Etobicoke, ON
2/28/2012
I have been knowing this place for 4 years and used to be a cozy cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee with my husband for a date.
Unfortunately, I don't enjoy coming here anymore because of their poor service I got for the past few times.
Even cafe latte I have been ordering is not consistently good anymore.
Always had to wait more than 5mins to get it...and dirty dishes, pastry is overpriced....people are talking loud.
We were very disappointed because we liked coming here a lot.
However, Artisano is the only cafe for the neighborhood so I hope I will find another one to enjoy my coffee.
Sorry. -
Review from Michael Y.
Toronto, ON
11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't know why people would think they had a great experience and great food here? Every time I go, there are dirty tables that you have to clean yourself and the food is less than mediocre.
This last visit, I had the italian sausage rigatoni and it was a major disappointment. The rigatoni was terribly over cooked and the sauce tasted like it was microwaved. You can tell the sauce was old because it was too salty and there were bits of burnt pieces in it. I didn't have much of it so I order a carrot cake. Big mistake. Dry and the icing was crusty and hard.
Coffee is not worth the price either. This place is a big fail but everyone comes back for the sandwiches and combos. -
Review from Ola M.
Kleinburg, ON
12/18/2011
Artisano. Artisan. Art.
When do bread and baked goods become creative?
In contrast, Artisano Bakery in Etobicoke keeps it simple, with some twists - all at great value. You really do get your money's worth as you bite into a grilled panino or sip a bowl of homemade soup. It's nowhere near an old-school southern Ital bakery with proscuitto cotto slices and provolone in between a white bun, nor is it close to a Panera-esque eatery. Artisano is an all Canadian joint with some European flair.
Lunch is great here. For $9.75, you can enjoy a half & half deal between a soup, salad or sandwich. That's three Ss for nearly 10 bucks, resulting in a lunch of pure sustenance.
Today, I enjoyed the Grilled Vegetable Portobello & Arugula Signature Grilled Panino.
It had tons of veggies that the crisp multigrain bread slices could not hold it all together. Eggplant, mushrooms, red peppers, arugula, onions and zucchini embraced by a hummus adhesive was - in the lyrics of Outkast - "so fresh and so clean."
With your sandwich, you have a side choice of an apple, kettle chips, pasta salad or cole slaw. Opt for the non-oily, fair-sized slaw. It's crisp and cool, seasoned and dressed just right.
Overall, Artisano is a Canuck institution that offers affordable lunches, free wiFi and baked goods. It doesn't try too hard to be anything else, but simply offers Euro-inspired fare as their intention is to cater to everyone.
And hey, who doesn't like Italian and other Euro cuisine? -
Review from Carla S.
Toronto, ON
2/27/2012
This place has amazing food... but be prepared to smell this place in your clothes the entire day!!! I think they need to upgrade their ventilation system... I would not want to sit in there again. Not great for meetings...
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Review from Heather W.
Etobicoke, ON
11/25/2011
It was passable. I'd call it the poor man's Panera, but really, the turkey, brie and apple sandwich I had cost notably more than a far better sandwich at Panera would have cost. I'd have to have some significant incentive to try this place again.
That said, I did enjoy the flavoured coffee. -
Review from Susie H.
4/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great bistro-style restaurant & bakery. The service was decent, pretty fast and I like that you were able to get your drinks right away and find a seat while they make your food. For dine-in, there are soups, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and pastas, and you can get combos with most of those too with fruit or crisps. They also make specialty coffees, and there are free refills on regular coffee and soft drinks, which was nice.
You can also buy anything to go and they make fresh breads and pastries. -
Review from Heather M.
8/28/2010
As soon as my boyfriend and I walked into the Artisano Bakery, he said "oh no.... this is some kind of ripoff of Panera Bread in the US!" Pseudo gourmet fast food in a somewhat nicer setting than a McD's.
I ordered a Butternut Squash Agniolotti, and at the time it tasted good but I had major stomach issues afterwards. Probably not a good sign. My boyfriend ordered a grilled chicken panini which he said was good.
Besides this, I think most people would consider the portion sizes here small (healthy though - I found that my portion of pasta was just the right size) . If you're coming here, just come for the sandwiches and not the pasta. -
Review from Maureen P.
Toronto, ON
ORGASMIC! Did I get your attention? Hehe.
I was having one of those days. And I needed something. Something to bring me up. Something warm, something comforting. Something orgasmic.
And Artisano hit the right spot! And gave it to me exactly how I wanted it!
Busy busy place. Even at 3pm on a weekday afternoon, but I didn't care. I was too absorbed by the euphoric feeling taking over my body as I devoured my chocolate croissant and caramel mocha. I haven't felt this good in weeks!
Both sides of the chocolate croissant was dipped in high quality chocolate that tasted like belgium chocolate. It was indeed extraordinary! My caramel mocha was the perfect balance of sweet.
I paid a little much for both, but this purchase was beyond worth it. I'll splurge a little more to feel highly intensified again.
This feeling Artisano gives me... I JUST WANT TO FEEL IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN! I've already gone back 2 days in a row and I'm probably going to stop by for a quicky this afternoon. Besides, they also give free wi-fi on the side.Listed in: These are a few of my favorite…
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Review from Marie F.
I need to agree with Maureen P. on this one... this place is ORGASMIC! The best part is you get to pick your bread which is great cuz I am a sucker for Sourdough.The prices are a bit steep but worth every penny.
I have never met a sandwich there I never liked but here are my personal favourites are:
1- Turkey, Bacon & Provolone: Turkey breast, bacon, provolone cheese & garlic- parmiggiano sauce
2- Turkey, Spinach & Artichoke: Turkey breast, asiago cheese, tomatoes, red onions, mayonnaise & mustard with spinach & artichoke spread
3- Tuscan Turkey Club: Turkey breast, bacon, tomato & provolone, basil pesto dressing
4- Prosciutto & Portobello: Prosciutto, grilled portobello mushrooms, provolone, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, a basil & red pepper -
Review from Moonal S.
Mississauga, ON
5/24/2009
I've had the Turkey, Brie & Green Apple on ciabatta and it's awesome - so much so that I tried making it at home a few times! My friends enjoyed the Prosciutto & Portobello on ciabatta and the Caesar Chicken on cheese focaccia as well.
However, make sure your gourmet bread isn't overdone (which is what happened with my friend's Grilled Chicken Basil Pesto on Tuscan filone - although the inside tasted good).
Overall, some interesting menu choices, nice ambiance and relatively quick service! -
Review from Eric R.
East York, ON
7/4/2011
I don't make my way out to Etobicoke much but on this occasion I need somewhere to kill a little time, get my morning Joe fix.
Big place, feels a little suburban and big box but this IS Etobicoke so it's forgiven. Big place, lots of seating. Free wi-fi is awesome but even more awesome is the Danish I had - probably the best I've ever had. Lots of filling, perfect pastry, thick chunky icing. Mmmmmm. Bottomless coffee if sitting in house is nice but just don't expect anything amazing from a big thermos - passable though.
Overall, a nice stop. Bread looks delicious but I didn't get any. If you're in the area, worth visiting. -
Review from Mark B.
North York, ON
12/8/2009
Great place for lunch (and probably breakfast).
I am on a low starch/gluten diet (that sadly rules out their delicious bread) and this is one of the few places in the area I can get a decent, cheap meal in a nice environment. I have tried all the soups and salads (half soup/half salad combo around $10 incl. tax) - opting out of the baguette that normally comes with. Everything I have had has been very tasty and everything I see others eat looks fresh and good.
There is usually plenty of seating, a relatively short wait in line to order and free wifi. A good place for a quick meal or to hang out and spend the afternoon. -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2009
great bread + fresh veggies = one great sandwich!
I was at the west end of the city for work and we ended up at Artisano for lunch. I had a grilled veggie panini and it was great! As the website stated, it had grilled peppers, eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese, arugula, red onions with a basil pesto & garlic-parmiggiano sauce. The sandwiches are pretty big but I managed to eat the whole thing. It also came with a side of fruit (i think apple) or kettle chips.
The restaurant is kind of like a cafeteria but much more comfortable. There are a lot of tables but it was packed from the lunch crowd. Also, its almost the exact same concept as Panera Bread! -
Review from Brenda S.
Etobicoke, ON
8/26/2010
I agree with every review here...I am a big fan of Artisano not only for their fresh bread but their baked goods, gelato and meals.
This is my favourite place to study or do reading for school and the WiFi means that I can still connect and do my postings. -
Review from Stephen G.
Mississauga, ON
11/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
Excellent soups, salads and sandwiches...very fresh. Prompt and friendly service...and free wifi makes this a Starbucks killer. Highly recommended!
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Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
5/13/2010
Artisano is one of my favourite bakeries/restaurants in town. I LOVE the space, I LOVE the food and I LOVE the selection.
Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, your meal is served to you piping hot. If you order a panini, the cheese will still be melting into the bread when you get it in your hot little hands. Similarly, no matter what you order off of their menu (anything from croissants and muffins to fruit salad and breakfast), you can be guaranteed that it will be fresher than your mind can even imagine.
Two words for ya: MMMMMMMM Good. -
Review from Susan D.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Good food and the service is usually fast. One (sort of) down side: it has become pretty popular. Even on a weekday afternoon, at 2pm, it was packed and hard to find a seat. But this means it will hopefully be around for a while. And the menu is about fresh, tasty healthyish comfort food (salads, pasta etc but with lots of embellishments that pack on the taste--and the calories. Eg cheese, avocado etc). And nice, fresh desserts. More about decadence than denial, but at least there are often veggies involved.
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Review from Magdalena R.
Toronto, ON
3/23/2010 ROTD 7/3/2010
This place exceeds my expectations in every way. Every single way. The food is fabulous; fresh, flavourful, well portioned, and there is a wide range of things to try. The sweet section is to die for; I pretty much need someone to cover my eyes and escort me away from the display in order to prevent me from spending several hundred dollars on the amazingness that lays before me. Their lattes are the best I've had in years. YEARS. And I am a latte-holic, so I know a good latte when I taste one. The place is clean, has plenty of seating, and provides its guests with free wi-fi. If I was within walking distance to this bakery, I would be in big trouble; the good kind ;)
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Review from Mark A.
Toronto, ON
9/6/2010
Great ambiance, free wi-fi, always premium fresh coffee. The best Colossal Cheese Cake and Egg Custard's in town. My favorite sandwich is Steak & Portobello (On Tuscan Filone - Steak, grilled portobello mushrooms, arugula, caramelized sweet onions, a roasted red pepper & garlic-parmiggiano dressing.
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Review from Keidi K.
3/30/2010 8 Check-ins Here
Have to agree with what most people have already mentioned. I love the whole concept of this place. Food is good, soups and salads especially. Also can't wait for warm weather to be out in their patio.
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Review from Duane L.
Toronto, ON
11/20/2009
Always tasty. I've tried pretty much every meal, save breakfast, and never been dissatisfied. The lattes are always just right. Add that it's within walking distance for myself (ok, that's a bias), has great, friendly service, and I see no reason to think about going anywhere else.
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Review from Jonathan W.
Etobicoke, ON
1/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great place for lunch. Had many sandwiches and soups that were all very fresh and delicious! Their curry soup is the bees knees but since they don't have it all the time it can be disappointing specially if u have a craving.
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Review from Carol G.
Etobicoke, ON
6/30/2009
I love going to Artisano Bakery Cafe. The sandwiches are great...the bread is fantastic...and the atmosphere is casual. My husband always orders the steak with portabello mushroom sandwich. He can be a pretty picky eater, but he loves this sandwich. I am a fan of their asiago chicken sandwich...the bread is so good (am I repeating myself :). I order the grilled cheese sandwich for my toddler all the time, and let me tell you that it tastes delicious (I think they grill it using olive oil on the outside). Their coffee and lattes are good and their gelato is okay. We live near by and the hours are great (usually open till 10/11pm). I noticed that lots of people bring their laptops so there must be Wifi. This definitely a place that will be around for a long time.
