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California Sandwiches
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
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16 reviews for California Sandwiches
16 reviews in English
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Review from Brenn S.
Who doesn't know everything there is to know about ordering a California Sammy? Step up. Throw down your call. Wait. Take. Eat. Burn. Repeat. The best Italian Sandwich there is in Toronto. (Bring on the naysayers, and the yadda yaddas, I've had them all over). CS is at the top of the game.
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Review from Jeff P.
Alliston, ON
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was first introduced to California Sandwiches about 14 years ago in Little Italy of TO and had no idea they expanded this much. When I saw this place I had to pop in get something. I can't remember if the Little Italy place had sides way back when but when I saw all they had to offer, I was blown away. It was quite a selection but I'm here for the sandwich.
I ended up getting a hot veal just like I did when I was a wee lad. Back then my mommy ordered for me :) so I don't know if there were all these toppings to add way back but like a rookie I screwed up my order. Uhmm.... I suppose I will get cheese with it and ermm....... Mushrooms and hot peppers? Yeah, that sound like enough. Oh and an OJ.
The sandwich looked exactly how I remembered.... Big and sloppy. Now I'm excited. Half way through the first have of the sandwich, I realize the thing isn't hot like I remember. In fact it's much hotter.... That or I've become a bit of a wuss. I started getting the sweats which was brutal but I powered through that and demolished the whole thing because it was delicious. I didn't really notice the cheese or what it did for the sandwich as it was over powered by the raging heat and other than the given sloppiness, the sandwich more or less held up the entire time despite the odd patch of some sogginess. I think I've also had the sausage and chicken when I was younger and they too were delicious..
Next time I come here I'm going to attempt to get a side dish but who knows. The sandwiches eat like a meal themselves. Definitely worth checking out at least one of the CS.X -
Review from Mariko M.
8/27/2011
I had the pleasure of hearing someone I know harp about this place. I was intrigued, but never went... until today.
There's a parking lot on site, which is convenient. With two entrances, I can see the potential 'traffic' that could take place here. Just review what your Driving Instructor taught you so many years ago and you should be good.
From the outside it looks meh. The gross looking homes in this area can be quite misleading. On the inside, it's super clean. The building looks quite new.
On my first trip to the register, I ordered the sweet mini chicken sandwich w cheese and grilled vegetables. Breaded chicken in an Italian bun is effin' delicious. The tomato sauce adds juicy deliciousness to the sandwich. Cheese was provolone and was melted. I'm on a Lifestyle Change Journey so I tried to control myself, but ... I needed more! On my second trip, I got the exact same order, but spicy. It was way too hot for me. I was sweating profusely and the Dining Companions said that my face was getting pretty red. In short, if spicy isn't your thing, stick w the sweet.
It's cafeteria style so once your order is ready, you take your tray and find a place to sit.
Cash only. There's an ATM on site, but it's one of those machines that charges your month's salary and your first child in fees.
I'm not (can't anyway w my Lifestyle Change Journey) going to eat here everyday, but once in a while, California Sandwiches on Dufferin can expect to see my beautiful face. :p
A solid 4 star ~ -
Review from Elaine K.
6/8/2011 5 photos
Not as good as the location on Claremont, but still a solid place to get a good chicken sandwich.
The place is huge and really modern, pretty much the opposite of the original location. The food comes quickly, the guy at the counter is really friendly, and they sell gelato! You order from the counter and they call out your number when it's ready.
The chicken sandwiches are huge and delicious. They use the same hot peppers as the Claremont location, which is one of my favourite things about California Sandwiches.
There's a little patio outside, but it's right on a gross street with lots of cars, so it's not really ideal.
If I'm in the area, I'll check them out again. -
Review from Nate G.
Toronto, ON
4/11/2011
It's Cali Sandwiches so you know it's fantastic.
This location is huge, clean, very nice with a big area for sitting, cold beer ready to down with your delicious breaded veal sandwich.... just good times all around.
I like mine spicy with sweet peppers and mushrooms but I can't imagine a combo that doesn't kick ass here.
Service is fast and efficient. I don't believe they have interac though, I didn't see a machine and ended up paying with cash, but I didn't ask either so beware.
Also getting in and out of the place via car can be a pain in the ass.
Will be back here. Often. -
Review from Helen L.
York, ON
12/20/2011
Take a large crusty bun, a huge chunk of your favorite meat, a whack of sauce and a few minutes of your time and you have a taste of fast food heaven. The portions are huge so come with an appetite and ask for it to go, even if you are eating in because you will need a bag for the "other" half.
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Review from Raf P.
York, ON
1/6/2012
Great food, bad service, horrible parking
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Review from Angela H.
Mississauga, ON
5/1/2011
They've moved. Dufferin and Castlefield now. The parking lot SUCKS. My sister had a car accident just getting into the parking lot. You've been warned.
I get the hot eggplant sandwiches, although my co-workers get the hot veal. We used to get the hot table all the time when they were at 2700 Dufferin, but the prices just kept going up and up and up. So now just sandwiches.
Tip 1) Call ahead and place your sandwich order, this way you skip the huge line up!
Tip 2) If you do get the hot table, wait to get one of the younger girls to serve you-the owners wife has a light hand. Also-ask for a bun, it comes with the hot table, but if you don't ask for it you don't get! -
Review from Toronto L.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011
the Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
They say the best way to have success is to do one thing, and do it well. California Sandwiches makes veal and chicken sandwiches ($9) to perfection. I know they have many other options, but I can't understand why anyone goes for them. Have the veal, and get whatever toppings you think your stomach can handle.
This place has a cafeteria feel, and there may be a lineup in the parking lot as well as near the counter; however, you won't care about ambience as you scarf down the delicious generous tender slice of meat on a sumptuous bun with hot sauce. Go hungry, as a regular California Sandwich can feed two normal people quite well.
This is not a romantic getaway; this is an awesome sandwich shop.
4 stars -
Review from Sheila B.
Toronto, ON
2/23/2010
**First let's say they have moved location to 2474 Dufferin south of where the were to the corner at Castefield.
**On to the review...parking is murder they have about 15 spots one way off of Castlefield. Me being the crazy driver i am went in off of Dufferin and got a spot right by the entrance, unfortunately not realizing that I actually absconded it from a driver doing the right thing. Must apologize if I get caught.... This is a very busy place for car people, not much walker inners.
**I ordered a Sweet Veal (sorry Veggies/Peta), and a Steak and Onion on Bun, and they now have this beautiful hot counter that has Pastas, Saute Veggies (Rapini w/tomatoes), Italian Style Potatoes, Assortment of Different Salads, Olives et al.
**I also got a 3 Cheese Rigatoni with Tomato cream sauce & Artichoke. + One pop (asked for 3 coffees, only serve the fancy stuff) all was for take-out.
**Went to give Visa/Interac, no ONLY CASH, but they do have an ATM on site $1.50 charge (which I had to use)
**They use the number system like the other locations, this one is printed on a fancy bill, instead of a sticky note. #68 that was me.
**Order & Food (about 7 minutes), now the line at that time had about 40 people in it, only 4 when I got there on a Thursday just before Noon. However the place was packed with tables dining, hence the full parking lot.
**Yes, did I mention they have seating, new cafeteria style overlooking lovely Dufferin Avenue (watch all the cars go by)...hey it's better then people peaking in and seeing you try to manoeuvre those huge messy sandwiches, no one is dignified when you eat these suckers.....plenty of serviettes need apply.
**OK OK How was the food. I went to meet a few friends at a Painting Job, We shared everything (had to stop and Tim Hortons to get coffee blah).......The sandwiches were hot, buns very fresh, Veal was tender and sweet peppers added, just enough sauce not over the top, steak was also tender very good and just what you'd expect.
**The pasta was really good, I mean really good. They must of just made it...Piping hot with cheese and veggies and creamy tomato sauce and the portion was huge (comes with bread). only $7.95
**This is there best location by far, I always went to Claremont but when I'm craving I'm gonna go here to the Dufferin one.
**2 sandwiches, Pasta, + Pop $28 not bad for 4 people sharing.. -
Review from Chris G.
Oakville, ON
3/1/2010
Best sandwiches ever. End of story full stop!
Huge deep friend breaded chicken breasts, smothered in cheese and tomato sauce and a fresh kaiser. -
Review from maria m.
Brampton, ON
11/3/2010
LOVE California Sandwiches...esp. the Veal....hello...however not as good as my nonnas..lols Love the olives as well. I must say the Veal Sandwhiches are consistantly good. Parking is a nitemare....and its a overpriced...but it still doesnt stop me from having lunch here at least once a week.. :P
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Review from Erin E.
Windsor, ON
12/1/2011
Never had a bad thing to eat here! It is always very busy, but you never have to wait long! The staff are very friendly and the portion sizes are huge! You will eat the whole thing... not because you are hungry, but because you won`t be able to stop!!
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Review from Jimi S.
ON
11/28/2008
on a dreary day in the depths of dorkdale mall, someone whose legs ached like yours, who had cuts on their fingers and germs galore from opening up the back of stinky watches that needed battery changes, who knew a good SANGWICH when they tasted one, would utter the words that would instantly form gobs of spittle at the corners of your stupid grin, and say,
"let's get CALIFORNIA SANDWICHES".
which meant only one thing for everyone. a nice piping sloshed (sometimes a little too thickly) with tomato sauce veal sandwich on a nice fluffy italian bun. with some cheese if you liked. and smothered with onions if you were smart. and peppers if you were adventurous.
and if you really knew what was good for the development and education of your palate, you would spend the extra bucks and try to hog a little tub of their AWESOME and spicy green olives.
you could have cut off your fingers, paralyzed your legs, and be dipped in a vat of cooties and nothing could have ruined your day after you wolfed that down. -
Review from Leopold K.
Calgary, AB
11/23/2009
Great place to come here for lunch. Usually the food is always freshly made and hot right to order. Sandwiches here are my favourite i enjoy the veal sandwich which is about 6$ or more thats what i remembered. Haven't been here for a while but the food here is great i do recommend you to come here some time when you have time to go out for lunch : )
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Review from Gillian K.
Toronto, ON
11/23/2009
Fantastic sandwiches. Took my big bro and sis-in-law there to thank them after a hard day helping us move. Blinded by exhaustion, I'm sure I didn't get the full experience but what I remember was good! The Chicken Parmesan sandwich I ordered was so large I had not one but two meals out of it, thus impressing my thrifty side AND my taste buds. Judging by the non-moving-related sweat on the brows of my boyfriend and bro, the extra spicy veal was plenty hot enough for them. BUT I'm afraid California Sandwiches gets a big slap upside the head for not accepting any form of payment except cash!! What is this 1952? And prominently displaying one of those sketchy looking "ATM" machines really brings down the tone. I refuse to use them at all costs, having your debit card compromised 3 times makes one a tad skittish. If you're going to charge me almost 45 bucks for 4 sandwiches I think a wider variety of payment options should be available.
