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Black Camel
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
4 Crescent RdToronto, ON M4W 1S9
Neighbourhood: Rosedale
(416) 929-7518
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
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62 reviews for Black Camel
Review Highlights
"Hot damn, this is one badass beef brisket sandwich."
(in 27 reviews)
"THE BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH OF MY LIFE."
(in 31 reviews)
"The chipotle mayo and caramelized onions made the sandwich..."
(in 3 reviews)
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62 reviews in English
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Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
12/19/2011
VIBE
It's not as small as I thought. And its across from Rosedale station (not Summerhill...though I appreciated the detour of wine tasting at the local liquor store).
My guess is there are very long line ups at lunch so I opted for dinner time and lucked out to have it relatively quiet.
The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
Oh, and boy are they QUICK. As in, just as I got my change back my sandwich was made. Holy crap Batman. Literally the first word I put on this review was: Damn.
I ATE
Pulled Pork with porcini mushrooms and bbq sauce. Succulent. Flavourful. Great bun as well.
I'm coming back for the breakfast sandwich on a weekend (and brisket). They make eggs on their espresso machine. Curious.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
I think I will now have to call the expression "Elephant in the Room" to "Camel in the Room' to refer to great food.
Now I know what I was missing! A great once in a blue moon craving place. Especially for Pulled pork. Damn. -
Review from Zachary G.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2011
I have been here four or five times and have only ever tried the beef brisket sandwich with horseradish. It is that damn good. The brisket is tender and juicy and the horseradish adds a nice kick.
My one suggestion - eat the sandwich in the store or nearby as they don't travel too well. -
Review from Anabel L.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2011
baby, i'm howling for you
My friend Bana has been talking about Black Camel for some time. I was hungry and found myself at the Canadian Tire near the Masonic Temple. The bell in my brain rang and I texted Bana to get the exact coordinates of this sandwich shop she was dying to take me to. I was delighted to find it was just a block away. I pitterpattered over.
Love at first sight? Yes, because I like weird creatures. Like the platypus, and the camel. They're funny looking.
Gags aside, Black Camel is my favourite kind of joint. Divey with divine dirrrrttyyyyy eats, and friendly, genuine people taking your order.
They have (amongst other things) sandwiches with pulled pork, beef brisket, seared steak, roasted pulled chicken and a veggie option (and enticing one at that, tomato, pepper, argula and eggplant), all of which you can customize with sauces and toppings. The prices are reasonable in that it starts at $7 for a sandwich. I got pulled pork with BBQ sauce and onions. It was tasty. Not too sweet, good consistency and really smokey. The pulled pork is soft, tender and meaty. The opposite of bad pulled pork which is stringy and gets stuck in your teeth on your first bite. Shame. This, however, is quite the opposite.
I almost got two. Good thing I didn't. The sandwich is legitimately big. I will be back next week as the beef brisket is calling my name.
Again, at the risk of sounding redundant, it must be said...this was so good. -
Review from Ann Marie T.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2012
Absolutely delicious. A friend introduced me to this place and I've been obsessed ever since. A truly wonderful experience.
I also like that you can follow them on twitter and if they're running low on buns, they will tweet and let you know so you don't make the trip and end up disappointed.
Best coleslaw I've ever eaten! And pair it with the best pulled pork sandwich? Heaven! -
Review from R M.
Toronto, ON
1/16/2012
Love this place! I used to walk by it everyday on the way to the Rosedale subway. You could smell the meat and onions cooking every morning. I'm partial to the beef brisket, but the pulled pork is good too. The staff have always been friendly, even though they've been rammed every time I've been there.
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Review from S D.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2012
Home of one of the best pulled pork sandwiches! Service is efficient and quick. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable - they helped me choose my toppings during my first visit here. Great location too: this is a great summer destination to grab a bite to eat and then take a long walk in Ramsden Park, which is conveniently located directly across the street.
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Review from Grant F.
Scarborough, ON
11/24/2011
A.W.E.S.O.M.E. I've only had the beef brisket and the pulled pork sandwiches there, but on a 5 point scale, I'd rate the beef 5 and the pork 6! (I am partial to pulled pork.) These are my favourite sandwiches in the city.
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Review from Jackie P.
Toronto, ON
5/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I ate twice at Camel this week and my friend had three in two days. It seemed like an appropriate time to finally write my review on Black Camel. When we embarrassingly mentioned it had been our 3rd and 2nd visit in two days they weren't the least bit shocked. "It's a common occurrence", according to the friendly face that always takes my order. I'm not shocked either. The bun...ooo that bun. Better then any burger bun I've ever had. Golden, sweet, chewy bun. I just want to squeeze a bag full of them. Alright, enough with my erotic food fantasies.
As mentioned above, I often visit Black Camel since I work in the area. It's the perfect sandwich on a cold day, to cozy up on a stool by the window with a warm meaty camel. It's also the perfect sandwich in the summer, to soak in the sunny rays on their makeshift patio with a grilled vegetable packed camel. It's really the perfect sandwich for any time of the year, as long as you've got an appetite.
Service is wonderful. The guy or gal at cash are helpful with suggestions and never rush you. They're incredibly passionate about their sandwiches and they've been there forever. Same chefs too.
You've got a chalkboard full of options. Roast Beef, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Brisket, Roasted Vegetables and so on. You also get a complimentary condiment and sauce. Extra toppings are 0.90cents
These are my usual Camels:
1. Pulled Chicken. I add Charmoule Mayo, Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Horseradish. SOOO GOOD! Really filling.
2. Roasted Vegetable - Eggplant, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula and Red Pepper. I only add The Basil Pesto Mayo. I actually feel like I can eat two of these in one sitting.
They are busy for most of the day but are quick to deliver. Make sure to check their twitter feed to see if they've run out of buns.
http://twitter.com/#!/...
They update on how many buns they have left or if they've sold out. If there's nothing left...they close the doors. This may anger a few but it's actually pretty comforting to know they are not over stocking and everything is fresh on the day of!
You need to put this on your list of top 100 things to do before you die. -
Review from Vivek S.
3/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I wasn't even planning on eating at Black Camel. But after emerging from Rosedale subway station (and how many times does that happen), I saw that ebony dromedary beckoning me. Is it time for a sandwich? I looked at my watch: yes, it was meat o'clock.
Service is incredibly friendly. A spunky (why not?) girl behind the counter cheerfully greeted me before I was halfway through the door. When my eyeglasses fogged up she suggested a simple remedy ("walk in backwards") but I wasn't falling for it. Though the dewy lenses I gleaned that the Black Camel is a unbelieveably tiny spot. There is only one table that seats two. Others have to sit on a stool at a marble-topped counter, or GTFO.
When I asked what was good, the answer came quickly without hesitation: beef brisket with caramelized onions. Done. By the time I settled into a window seat, that badboy was ready -- wrapped in paper. Was it good? MOUTHWATERINGALLY. It meat was tender, the onions deliciously sweet, and the bun kept it all together with panache. I tore into that sandwich so vigorously it could have pressed charges. Damn.
Anyway, come here for a bite. It's awesome. Can't wait to try some other options.
Obligatory Title Pun: This HUMP ain't dry.
Menu Readability: Beautifully written chalk lettering. At least, from what I could tell through my glasses.
Need to mention: They take debit and credit cards.
What this place teaches me about myself: I'll throw down and eat brisket any time of day. -
Review from Imran N.
3/28/2011
This is a true gem and very very recommended.
The sandwiches are made with love. Everything is good. Beef brisket, roast beef, chicken, vegeterian (red peppers eggplant), it's all good. Even the chili is good.
It's kinda like how italian sandwhiches outshine subway, well Black Camel is along those lines, with lots more than veal and chicken. They have all kinds of meet to choose from, then all kinds of toppings, and then all kinds of spreads. But not a long list where you can't decide - it's just essential good stuff.
Plus i like the fact that you can also buy a San Peligrino Orange - few places seem to serve this favourite drink of mine.
but the best meal is the breakfast eggspresso sandwhich. If you can get there early enough, this is fluffy as hell scrambled eggs (frothed using the expresso whipper) and then served to cure all your hangover needs. Glory.
Also, another cool thing about the place is they have a loyalty stamp program (get your card stamped everytime and then you get a free sandwhich). But whats good is they keep your card (you don't need to carry it on you), so why not? Great service touch. -
Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/8/2011
Didn't care so much for the seared steak in case someone was planning on getting it. The steak was cut very thin and medium rare but it just didn't taste so good. I'm going to stick with my brisket, because that is awesome!
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6/7/2011
Beef Brisket with caramelized onions, mushrooms and charamoula mayo = a few cents short of $10 and… Read more »
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Review from Dale M.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2011
It's not exactly a Subway Sandwich they serve up at this local gem, located all-too-temptingly close to the Yonge line's Rosedale station. If I have my appetite with me I can't pass by without popping in for a dose of roast beef, creamy horseradish and sautéed mushrooms (my personal fave).
Don't expect six kinds of bread or a virtual salad bar waiting to be strewn atop your lengthy loaf. There's one kind of bun, and nary a morsel of rabbit-food in sight. But that doesn't mean you won't be spoiled for choice - there are lots of meat, sauce and topping options.
Do expect a monster of a sandwich, with enough meat to leave anyone satisfied. Best to put something under the sandwich as you eat - you'd be saddened to see even the smallest scrap escape your salivating hatch, but the sandwich is sufficiently stuffed that something's bound to fall out of even this oversized, fresh-baked bun. -
Review from Jess W.
Toronto, ON
7/5/2011 2 photos
Located just across the street from Rosedale subway station, the aroma from the brisket and pork always tempts me to pick up a sandwich. It was just a matter of time before I gave in...
It's a really small sandwich joint, so it seems most people just grab the sandwiches to go. The way it works here is that you order one of their basic sandwiches (beef brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, steak, a veggie option) for $7.00. Each of their sandwiches come with a choice of one sauce. You can add extra sauce or toppings for $0.90 each.
I opted for the beef brisket sandwich with the Black Camel BBQ sauce and added an additional sauce and topping - the chipotle mayo and caramelized onions. What a fantastic combination. The BBQ sauce was primarily sweet with a bit of a tang to it, and the brisket just melted in my mouth.
My boyfriend went with the pulled BBQ pork shoulder sandwich with the BBQ sauce and coleslaw. Similar to the brisket sandwich, the meat was ridiculously tender. The coleslaw added a nice crunch to it. Even though this was a pretty solid sandwich, we both actually preferred the brisket.
Sure, the sandwiches are a bit on the pricier side (around $10 with the extra toppings), but they are really large, filling and delicious! -
Review from Chris A.
Toronto, ON
1/11/2011
I was so incredibliy impressed with this place for a few reasons.
I was there during the week, at off-peak hours, so the atmosphere at that time was nice and relaxed.
I was able to strike up a conversation with the girl at the cash, and she was incredible inviting and friendly. I had heard that the BBQ was what I should order here, but according to her, it's the brisket that is what brigns people back.
HINT HINT : Staff Advice is great! Follow it!
So I order the brisket and it was amazing. I got it with BBQ sauce on it, as well as carmelized onions. I'm not able to eat bread... .no problem! they offered it to me in a cup with a fork to eat. Awesome!
Just based on being there for the one dish, I will defiinitely go back, not only to try other things, but also the same thing (brisket) with different combos of accompanyments, such as BBQ sauce, mustardds, onions, sauces, etc. -
Review from Wendy H.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2010
Oh, man. I don't even eat pulled pork - I had the vegetable sandwich. As a package it was good, but not great. Leave the greatness to the slow-cooked meats. I will never know and can never comment.
ALL I KNOW IS THAT THE BUN WAS HEAVEN. Heeeeaaaaveeeennnn. It was like floating on a marshmallow cloud that got punched in the face with gluten. It was like wrapping yourself up in an alpaca duvet and then slow-motion falling into a vat of white bunnies.
You can order a plain bun. You can get one with jam. If you can tear yourself away from the prok (purposeful misspelling), get a jam bun. Or take one home. Or just steal all their buns.
I'll stop talking. -
Review from Andrew S.
Toronto, ON
10/25/2010
I've probably been here 25+ times and I keep coming back. Note that I have had the same sandwich pretty much every time I've been (chicken, with bbq sauce, chipotle sauce, red peppers, and cheese) and it has always been fantastic.
Service is great (line is never huge, and it moves quickly whenever there is one), they always ask your name for when your order is ready, and the staff are very friendly.
Great selection of drinks (not just the usual pop - they have Brio, and some other flavourful options) and some good kettle chips if you're looking for something with your sandwich.
The best tip I can offer is that if you expect to visit regularly, get one of the "cards" - they will keep it on-hand rather than having to remember it every time - and 12 sandwiches gets you a free one.
The sandwiches aren't super cheap (I'm in for about $12 for a sandwich and a Brio, given the red peppers/cheese are extra) but you know that going in, and they're delicious. Enough said. -
Review from Greg C.
Toronto, ON
7/10/2010 ROTD 12/29/2010
To quote Mr Bing; "Could there BE a neighbourhood less deserving of a gem like this?"
Before crossing the street from the Rosedale subway exit, you have to ask yourself "Is there a good chance I'll be hit by a slurpee swillin' Porsche driver?" (true story)
I have been going to this place since it opened. The staff are amazingly nice, the proximity to the Yonge subway line makes it easy to do a lunch run from North York(!). The staff have told me the guy who opened this place is a retired lawyer and is basically running it out of love. No duh!
The quality-to-price ratio is off the charts. For $7.00 you get basically an entire meal that is top notch ingredients. My old standby is the slow cooked Brisket sandwich. People have opted for the pulled pork but my inner-mensch can't say no to brisket. Topped with their home made BBQ sauce, it is BUTTAH! It is so delicious and tender that jaw surgery out-patients can subsist on them.
As good as the brisket is, the grilled veggie sandwich is even better. The sharp hits of arugula with grilled eggplant melding with the chipotle mayo, is pure genius. Seriously, when was the last time you craved a veggie sandwich? Perfection. -
Review from Leeor J.
9/19/2010
Great BBQ sandwich place. I've been here a few times and tried most of them. My Personal favourites are the beef brisket sandwich with the BBQ suace+ caramelized onions and the veggie sandwich (grilled eggplant, zuccini, tomato and spinach). The vegetable sandwich is really good with any of the pestos or mayo-based sauces.
The seared steak was a bit of a disappointment though. Also note the sandwiches are not typically served hot. Most of the ingredients have been prepared ahead of time. So your beef brisket might be luke warm. But don't worry, it will be damn tasty.
Horse radish on the side is always a nice addition to your order. -
Review from Alex K.
Toronto, ON
6/4/2011
This is where I go to ruin white shirts. Amazing pulled pork sandwiches with sauce that I want to buy by the gallon. Fast and friendly service for good food. It's just that easy.
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Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
9/23/2010
On a crazy hot day, you wouldn't think a beef brisket sandwich would be just what the doctor ordered. But it was! And it was what I ordered at Black Camel too.
For those looking for a winning combo I found the brisket with caramelized onions and chipotle mayo to be amazing. The bun (which many may overlook) holds together well, soaks up the juices and has a nice bite to it. The brisket was SO tender. The onions and chipotle mayo were well and generously distributed. Ask for them to cut it in half so you can get to the inner juiciness right away!
I liked the way the service worked and found it to be very quick! I had the opportunity to snag a tiny marble table (very cooling on a hot day) and rest my feet until I was called by name and delivered the sandwich. Can't wait to try more sandwiches every which way!Listed in: Lunch Break
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Review from Evan J.
Toronto, ON
7/15/2011
Really great beef brisket sandwich. It's a pity this place is so far away from me. Definitely worth the $10.
Highly recommended. -
Review from Dr. H.
Halifax, NS
7/19/2011
One of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in my life. I had the beef..and it was amazing..I talk about it all the time and spot by everytime I am in Toronto. Sooooo good, from a nice small spot.
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Review from Kent P.
7/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
-Right across from Rosedale subway station
-About 7 spots to eat along the window inside, and at a small 2 person table, usually 3 tables outside if it's sunny out.
-Sandwiches are all good - hundreds of possibilities given the base choice + toppings + sauces
-The buns are always fresh- but they are big and do a lot of the filling
up
-There's a small park across the street...pleasant to get sandwich to go and sit over there.
-Out of the whole menu my favorite is:
the cold steak
charmoula mayo
red peppers
arugula
black camel bbq sauce
-veggie sandwich is the only choice for veg friends- but its good enough for them (lots of eggplant, usually).
The only problem with the camel outside of the cramped space- is the poor arrangement of taking orders/money/etc
Say there is a line of 10 people (out the door), and some clown at the front orders a latte....everything is held up an extra 4 minutes. If you're impatient like any normal person should be....it will drive you nuts. Get me my sandwich! They need to take like a first year management of operations class from seneca or something.
four out of five pats
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ttyn
PAT.,Listed in: Toronto's Best Sandwiches…, Thanks Yelp!
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Review from Ian B.
Toronto, ON
2/4/2011
Beef Brisket with Charamoula Mayo, onions and mushrooms - sensational!
Great bread (which helps keep everything inside instead of spilling onto the wrapping), tons of meat, and lots of juice!
You need to go here if you want a sambo! -
Review from Katherine C.
Toronto, ON
7/26/2011
this is one of my favourite places to eat in toronto. there is only so much time i can go in between eating one of these delicious sandwiches.
i generally get the pulled pork with chipotle mayo and bbq sauce, and if i feel like i need some veggies in my life, adding some coleslaw is ideal.
the meat is incredible (tender with tons of flavour), but the buns that they make these babies on are probably the best part. Strong enough to hold in the meat, yet still sops up the sauces of your choosing - its perfect.
its a small place which makes it tough to find seating, but there is a park right across the street if the weather is right. -
Review from Dave O.
Toronto, ON
11/19/2009 ROTD 2/7/2010
Oh my god... I would drive through a pack of cute, doddering grandmothers for a Black Camel sandwich!
It's that good... It's no less than the greatest meat-delivery system I can imagine. It might even be better than Bakesale Betty's, though the Camel has no analogue. Apples and oranges.
Having seen it's stellar reviews and realizing that it was less than a subway stop away, I walked down for lunch. I got the "impossibly tender" beef brisket with bbq, chipotle mayo and caramelized onions. I don't know how it was for the sandwich, but I'm pretty sure I came first!
The shop is small but clean, and they have lots of desserts and canned beverages there. You might be lucky enough to snag a table, but it's really a take-out joint. I have to go back and try the pulled pork and the seared cold steak sandwiches.
There is simply no other sandwich that can top the ecstasy of the Black Camel, you have to go there asap. -
Review from Chris P.
THE BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH OF MY LIFE!!
To quote Dave O. you will have "happy belly" after eating here. The camel is a pretty nondescript place. The sign just has a picture of a camel and says "cafe" and "sandwiches". I have run past this little gem countless times thinking it was just some deli sandwich shop. WRONG!
This is probably the best kept secret of Rosedale. The pork is so moist and tender and the buns are perfectly balanced to melt in your mouth yet still be firm enough to keep from falling apart in your hands. For $7.00 with your choice of sauces and only $0.90 to add a topping this is a great deal.
The customer service is good too with the quirky barista/order yeller.Listed in: The best of YYZ, Meat Love, ROTD's
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Review from Junaid U.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2009 ROTD 5/21/2009
I remember the first time i bit into a Black Camel sandwhich.
I literarly had to put down my sandwhich, pause and actually take a second to embrace how good the fusion of flavours as well as the texture of the beef brisket actually was.
This is a very simple cafe that offers 5 sandwhiches of which two are their specialties: Beef brisket and pulled pork. I dont eat pork but i must say, the beef brisket sandwhich here is one of the best sandwhiches that i have ever had in my life. With that said, i've been told that the pulled pork is even better than the beef brisket and so i imagine that's good as well!
The bun is soft on the inside (to the point that it acts as a sponge and soaks up the juices from the actual sandwhich) yet firm enough to keep together until your very last bite.
Black Camel offers the perfect variety of sauces and toppings for these sandwhiches (shown below) and you can tell that they have been very selective with everything on the menu and that they only use the highest quality of products in their foods. Their BBQ sauce is phenomenal; it is homemade and the one thing i get on my brisket every single time!
Be sure to note that due to the long preperation process of the meats (3 days if im not mistaken), they can and often do run out of sandwhich meat hours before closing time, particularly on a nice day. If you're coming in from far, you might wanna call in advance to make sure they're open and that they actually have meat. Also note that this place seats no more than 10 people inside, and maybe 6 outside so its not best to go to with a large group unless you're okay eating out at a near by park.
Also, dont take a date here...unless you plan to woo her with a face full of BBQ sauce and a shirt painted with colourful memories of your first BC sandwhich.
Its about a $10 sandwhich that will fill you up and hit the spot every single time! When people ask me for a hidden hidden gem city, i point them here! Enjoy...just try not to tell everyone! -
Review from Kavi G.
Toronto, ON
7/2/2010
Just headed over to Black Camel to pick up lunch with coworkers. Super excited because it was my first time there. Ordered a pull chicken sandwich with their Black Camel BBQ sauce, chipotle mustard and chilli onions. Prices are fair and the sandwiches are huge. Like, HUGE. Sweet looking location, although a little small.
They have cool loyalty program: eat at the place 12 times and get a free sandwich with your choice of topping.
They've also noticed that people get upset when showing up the place and they're out of a certain dish. To remedy that, they opened a twitter account that's updated by the restaurant so customers can find out if the dish they want is still being made that day. So web 2.0, gawd.
I've taken two large bites out of this beast, and it's awesome. Chewy, juicy, a little tangy and still warm.
Follow @black_camel. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
9/1/2009 ROTD 10/5/2009
Great little "secret" cafe serving up tasty sandwiches right next to the Rosedale subway station. I tried out their pulled pork sandwich and it was heaven...I felt like I needed to crawl afterwards as I was incredibly full.
The sandwiches seem expensive but once you realize they give you 3 hours of fuel it becomes cheap. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
5/17/2011
At night, when I close my eyes to go to sleep, I dream of Black Camel sandwiches. I'm obsessed. Every week I find myself trying to conjure up reasons to head up to Rosedale station just to get my fix. Sometimes I even buy in bulk and save the extra sandwiches for a midnight snack, morning after breakfast, or even sadly enough second dinner.
So yes I know, $10 for a sandwich may be steep for some of y'all, but let me tell you it's like choosing a Ferrari over every other establishments Pinto (or for those of you too young to know what that is please substitute in any Kia model).
And sure the Pulled Pork sandwich may be epic, and may have even beat out the best of Toronto's Burgers for Best Burger a few years back, but what most people don't know is that the Pulled Pork is just the tip of the iceberg. If you are a Camel virgin it's always a safe bet, BUT for those who fancy being different and have deeper pockets might I recommend the Roasted Chicken w/ Charamoula, red onions, Arugula and roasted tomato OR even the beef brisket with caramelized onions, Mushrooms, BBQ sauce and chipotle. Sure they have a veggie option, but as I once overheard in line "Going to Camel and ordering a Veggie is like going to a bar and ordering a glass of milk", you just don't do it. -
Review from Steph L.
5/16/2010
It's a ridiculously delicious tasting sandwich.
I had the beef brisket which was melt in your mouth tender and juicy.
The tangy sweet BBQ sauce was awesome. The chipotle mayo and caramelized onions made the sandwich complete.
I'm not going to list all the available sauces and toppings. They have a lot. You can read up on them on their website.
Things that I didn't like so much:
* I wish my sandwich had a bit more sauce.
* There is not a lot of seating if you want to dine there.
* Slow moving line due to sandwich newbs taking their sweet-ass time discussing every possible sandwich combination in detail.
* There isn't (legal) parking in front of the place or on Yonge, so you have to find a side street. But it's located right across from Rosedale station, so it's uber easy by TTC.
* They can run out of sandwiches, so check their Twitter page!
I can't wait to go back and have another tasty sandwich.
Another camel stamp on my sandwich card, woo hoo! -
Review from Alice T.
7/2/2010 10 Check-ins Here
I didn't want to write a review until I've tried a few sandwiches because I'll admit, the first one, pulled pork, was good but wasn't enough to inspire a review... since then I've been back probably 10 times, brought countless friends and colleagues, had enough sandwiches to fill up a loyalty card, got a free sandwich and then some. All this since May 11th 2010, when a friend and I couldn't get a table at the Globe and was looking for something in the area.
Favourite sandwich, pulled chicken with bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, chili red onions and grilled eggplant. Love that their toppings are reasonably priced, 90 cents! Unlike some other places where 2 toppings ends up being the same price as the sandwich. The pulled chicken is a great canvas for toppings and sauces really carries the sauces well.
I liked this sandwich so much I didn't order anything else for a good 2 months.
Today I finally tried the Brisket with bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, chili onions and arugula and it was amazing! Brisket is definitely meat front and center, everything else as an accent.
Brisket or Pulled Chicken, it'll be a touch call every visit from now on.
Pulled pork lovers don't despair, it's still good, just love the other 2 more.
Other tips... get a loyalty card, have them keep it for you, be prepared to get take away as they are usually busy and seating is limited, be prepared to get a little messy, play with the toppings and sauces as I haven't had one I did not like. -
Review from Wendel P.
Toronto, ON
5/21/2011
Pulled pork with bbq sauce and coleslaw. YUMBO. I tried not to eat the whole thing, like REALLY tried, but alas there was nothing I could do to stop myself from scarfing the whole sandwich. GO. NOW.
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Review from André C.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2011
Awesome place. Love the food+ super friendly service and the coffee is great.
Love the fact that it's open at 7am so I can drop by and get my breakfast fix,- the eggs pancetta sandwich and a cappuccino (best coffee in the area btw...you'd be a fool to go to the Starbucks close by to buy a mediocre coffee at a crazy price). The sandwiches are also all great,- top notch.
If anything I wish they could expand their selection of drinks,sodas etc significantly. Most times I am there I wind up going to the convenience store next door to pick up something... -
Review from Joseph A.
11/14/2009
Excellent!
I had the pulled pork sandwich with bbq sauce and chipotle mayo. Delicious!
Better than some joints that will cost you 4 times as much.
Nowhere to sit however: just a counter and a few tables on the sidewalk.
So get your food to go; take it home; open a shiraz and enjoy. -
Review from Adriano A.
Toronto, ON
3/10/2010
I'll say right off the bat that my score is slightly unfair. My love is for the pulled pork of another, so when I walked into 'Black Camel' to taste what was dubbed "The Greatest Pulled Pork in Toronto", I was set-up for disappointment.
Hypothetically speaking, had I never been to 'Phil's Original BBQ', I may have liked the pulled pork at 'Black Camel' a little better. The sandwich was packed with meat and the sauce was pretty tasty on its own merits. However, I found myself dreaming, and wishing, for Phil's sauce with every bite, just to be sorely disappointed each time.
The bread had an odd taste to it, almost overpowering the meat at times, but there was more than enough meat to stop it from happening too often.
The service was quick, but the place is so small that the people ahead of me pounced on the odd free seat - forcing me to sit out in the cold. Again, I don't have a problem with this in some places, but knowing I could be in the warm confines of another was just another disappointment.
The sandwich was a little pricey as well. For the same cost, I could get a sandwich, albeit a smaller one, with a wonderful side of beans elsewhere. I was satisfied, hunger-wise, at the end of my sandwich, but I would have preferred to mix the palette up a little.
I don't see myself returning to 'Black Camel' in the future. I'm sure the people in Rosedale love it, but with the subway right there, I would much rather ride the rocket to 'Phil's'. -
Review from Princess M.
3/17/2010 1 photo
This is located just at the brink of where suburbia begins on Yonge Street. The place is small and self-serviced. There are a couple of small tables and a few bar stools. It closes early (8pm) and has a sign indicating that it often sells out before closing (check their twitter for updates).
The pulled pork sandwich was very tasty. The bun tasted fresh, was very big and soft with a touch of chewiness. The pork was flavorful (lots of tomatoes?) and dripping with sauce. Unfortunately though, the texture of the pork in my sandwich was rather stringy - almost like the meat has been over-stewed. My advice is perhaps to visit earlier during the day. I went around 7pm on a Tuesday and the pork tasted like it had probably been sitting in a warmer all day. I'm quite certain that if you tasted it when it was just made, it'd be much more succulent.
I'd recommend NOT getting any of the additional condiments or toppings. They give you very little of these extras, so little that you can't really taste them. Might as well not pay for it. The only exception is the creamy horseradish, which was nicely strong enough to come through in the sandwich.
The pulled pork was not too bad overall and I would try to come back again to give it a second shot. -
Review from Karl R.
2/1/2010 7 photos
This small, almost no seating joint is right across from the Rosedale subway station exit. It's not well lit and as the photos show it's a dark exterior so you can quite easily miss it. I did.
Staff was friendly, picking up on they had a "newb" and let me figure out the menu in peace. I had the beef brisket with bbq sauce, garlic mayo, and onions. My beef brisket was extremely delicious. I'll say that much. The only down side is it's not a very big sandwich and it's $7. A big eater could probably slam two and that can be a pricey addiction. It would be nice if they threw in some slaw or something alongside the sandwich or upped their portion size.
I'd probably be back if these suckers were $5. -
Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
7/23/2010
mmmmmmm
I got super lucky the other day and stopped in on my way through Rosedale subway back to work after an appointment. I ordered, paid, and was handed a sandwich before I could put my change in my purse! All the other times I've come at lunch it's been a wait! Lucky day!!
I also must point out that one sandwich provides lunch for 2 days! That is how big this thing is. So that $7 extends a long way.
Delicious. I always get the pulled pork. Now that I've had this super quick experience, I'll be back sooner to try something different! Hope the speed lasts!
