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Murrays Sandwich Emporium
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
671 Queen St WToronto, ON M6J 1E6
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
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- Outdoor Seating:
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11 reviews for Murrays Sandwich Emporium
11 reviews in English
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Review from Shiv G.
Toronto, ON
4/8/2012
I dropped by this place unexpectedly and walked out satisfied.
I split 2 sandwiches with my friend: Burgster and the Pulled Pork.
The bun was soft and deliciously fresh. The pulled pork was yummy and had the right balance of flavors. The burger was simple and tasty. Served with a side of cornichon.
Not ingenious, but worth it! -
Review from Julia B.
10/5/2011
A deep-fried Nutella sandwich was certainly the last thing I was expecting when I walked in here. I was starving and my boyfriend had already eaten, so I got to pick whatever I wanted. And what did I want? The deep-fried Nutella sandwich.
And oh my god, it was amazing. I don't even want to know how many calories, carbs, or how much fat it has, because I don't care. The sandwich is cut into large slices and fried. You can then dip the fried pieces into the side of whipped peanut butter they give you. IT IS AMAZING.
The sweet potato fries were really good as well. They give you a slightly spicy sauce to dip them in and it was excellent.
I didn't think it was all that expensive, but I do live in Washington DC where sandwiches cost a ridiculous amount of money.
If I'm ever in Toronto again, I'd definitely come back to try some of the other sandwiches. -
Review from Noel D.
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Surprised to see the mediocre reviews of this place because I had a pretty pleasant experience. Mind you, I only tried this place yesterday.
Was walking around Queen West with time to kill and a stomach running on empty. Was trying to decide where to eat and walked past this place, which was playing People Under The Stairs (the hip-hop group, not the movie) nice and clearly. I looked in as I walked by, bobbing my head but kept walking -- but then I stopped. Decided it was time to devour a sammy and Murrays was going to be my soundtrack.
Walked to the back, complemented the cute girl working there on the music and then browsed their chalkboard of sandwiches. I decided to go with the Dogfather with breaded chicken. Also grabbed a fruit beverage and the total came up to around 13 dollars. A little pricey but it was pretty much what I would expect to pay for Queen West snacks.
I sat down and they brought the sandwich out for me, which took no time at all. I went to town on it and was more than satisfied. The overall taste was that of a California Sandwich but not nearly the same size and thickness. Still I was totally fine with my purchase, but might try something like the Burgster (6oz burger) or Uncle Phil (steak) next time.
The decor is clean and simple. They have a lot of old issues of Wired Magazine on the tables, which is fine by me as I love that magazine. The hip-hop continued the whole time I was there with tracks by Black Star and The Roots, so bonus points for the solid tunes. I do think maybe they should knock one dollar off each sandwich though. -
Review from Huntting B.
8/9/2011
Oh man...I kinda wish I hadn't already been full when I got here but thankfully my girlfriend wasn't...so she had some food.
The fried stuff here was great, and more over it was just interesting food.
Is it the best "quality" or the best "flavorful" or something like that, no, but it is tasty, it has a lot of inventive looking stuff.
I didn't think it was too expensive. I mean, everything here was less than 10 bucks. The fries were really tasty too.
Would I run back here? Maybe not, but if I was hungry, in the area and wanted a sammich, this'd be high up on my list -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
12/12/2010 1 photo
DEEP-FRIED NUTELLA SANDWICHES.
I hesitate to give it such a lofty rating after my first visit only because I didn't try anything else, but tell me, oh Drunken Citizens of Toronto, where else can you find DEEP-FRIED NUTELLA SANDWICHES?
It's a bit pricey - $5 for 4 sticks w/ whipped peanut butter - but it was worth paying for the novelty and warmness that it gave my innards.
PS. There are also deep-fried jam sandwiches available.
PPS. Will be re-reviewed once I try a sandwich, onion rings + poutine.Listed in: Toronto: Meals under $10! (And…
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Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2011
THIS PLACE IS EXPENSIVE.
Their plain old tuna sandwich is SEVEN DOLLARS. The menu's description enticed me but IT IS TUNA in a bun, with cucumbers and bits of red-pepper. That's it. THAT IS IT.
The $5 deep fried nutella with whipped peanut butter are these greasy fatty sticks. Yes, they are yummy. BUT. BUTTTTT. My butt grew larger at the sight of them.
The interior and the customer service is quite nice. With a happenin' soundtrack, they've got trashy gossip mags lying around too. But a design of a place and nice people isn't enough when you are seeking a quality sandwich, especially at the high price. Give me quality, people! -
Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
5/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's not so much the prices that are wrong with this place....but the food itself. $7 isn't a lot for a sandwich in Toronto...it strikes me as pretty run of the mill for downtown prices.
However....the food is just boring, and kind of bland. I got the tuna sandwich, and while fine, that was it, just fine. Like others have mentioned, it really was just tuna in a bun. And the bun wasn't even very good.
I love a good sandwich, and I'm willing to pay for it. But this place just isn't supplying. -
Review from Eric M.
Literally ran into this place (face first) the other day and thought, "I do love a sandwich." The rest is history. Tasty, sticky, messy history.
I had their BLTizzy which boasted bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado. Kind of an odd mix but I liked it. Everything was super fresh and the bacon was amazing. I washed the whole thing down with two pickles and a tomato soup. My friend had a chicken sandwich that was roughly the size of a small dog and Yukon Gold fries. Tack on a Boylan soda and a Sprite and we had one large meal with a price to match.
There's seating for maybe 18 people if you tuck in your elbows and hold your breath at the tables. I would have liked to see a counter for people that are stuck standing. Maybe they're trying to encourage take out though.
The hardwood everywhere is nice and while I liked the music they were playing, I'd be happy to hear more Jeru and Blahzay-Blah than Biggie Smalls telling girls to take their shirts off.
Murray's prices aren't great but they aren't bad either. I can see the comparison with Reggie's but the two menus are entirely different so it's a little unfair to compare them. If Murray's starts making wagon wheel sized cookies then I'd call them a copy cat, till then I'll be happy to try out the rest of the menu and see how it stands.
Oh, they should have their debit and credit up and running by now but just in case, bring cash.Listed in: It's pronounced "Sangwich"
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Review from Stephen H.
Toronto, ON
11/19/2010
I've been waiting for a good affordable lunch spot to open up in the queen west area for some time now. Unfortunately i'm going to have to keep waiting. Murrays looks great on the surface. It reminds me of Reggie's on king st, except Reggie's sandwiches are delicious. Murrays seems like a failed copy with inflated prices for this area.
I think they would do better if they dropped the price on everything by 1 dollar which would probably bring in the lunch crowd. There are way tastier offerings in that area for much cheaper. -
Review from TOFoodReviews n.
Toronto, ON
4/27/2011
The story goes, according to the Murray's Sandwich Emporium website, that Murray is a weiner dog who loves the finer things in life. Despite the obvious assumptions, Murray does not take kindly to eating regular old hot dogs. He prefers a more delectable, refined meal. What does Murray like the most? Sandwiches, of course! In fact, he loves them so much that he used all of his love and expertise to build a sandwich shop for his fellow sandwich lovers. Thus, Murray's Sandwich Emporium sprang to life.
I recently found myself in the exact same conundrum as Murray the dog was; I was sick of my same-ol'-same-ol' packed lunches, and I was searching for something better. I know you're thinking that sandwiches have to be the most cliché lunch choice of them all, but one look at Murray's menu, and you'll know that you're in for something much different.
There is not a huge selection (by sheer number) at Murray's, but each item is unique, and there is a decent range of combinations across the board. There are meatless, chicken, beef, fish, cheese and even sweet sandwiches, plus a decent offering of sides (note: combos and sides are extra).
The restaurant itself is pretty simplistic. It's small, has exposed and undecorated brick walls and two large wooden tables with stools scattered around them. The chalkboard menu hangs on the wall, and there is a small refrigerator full of beverages just off to the side. It is all very subdued and quite appropriate for a sandwich shop.
I held back a bit on my first trip to Murray's. I didn't really know what to expect, how big the servings would be, and what kind of value I would find there. I decided to go with The Uncle Phil: sliced ribeye, onions, green peppers and ooey, gooey, messy, melty provolone cheese on a beautiful baguette.
Truthfully, I thought the bread was the best part of this sandwich. I don't feel bad for discounting the meat or toppings because, for sandwiches at least, the bread is just as much a star in the meal as anything else. The baguette was clearly very fresh, they keep it tender (but crispy) and most importantly, not over or under-stuffed. The meat was tender too, but it needed a bit more oomph. The green peppers were just slightly sautéed, giving them a nice crunch and, as mentioned above, the cheese was gloriously gooey. All of that was topped off with a pickle - for nine bucks!
I felt that I didn't really get the whole experience of Murray's my first time around, so on my second visit I decided to get into some side dishes. I certainly didn't hold back on my sandwich choice with The BL-Tizzy - double smoked B, of course some L and T, house-made mayo, avocado and an egg (a $1.00 add-on). I threw all of that into a combo with some onion rings and a can of pop, bringing my total to $12 plus tax. This is a bit pricey in my opinion, but considering the amount of food they give you, it's not so bad. Here again, I thought the bread stood out more than anything else. It was so fresh and tasted of near perfection. Just like The Uncle Phil, the fillings were good but, other than the sheer volume, they were fairly regular...tasty, but regular.
Overall, Murray's Sandwich Emporium offers a delicious product that is definitely over-sized and that will satisfy your hunger. Plus, they're open for lunch, dinner and late-night eats. However, as tasty as the sandwiches are, I can't say anything really blew me away. Yes, the menu item names are unique and fun and the serving sizes are huge, but nothing is really over the top. That being said, sometimes simple is best; they know what they're good at, they know how to make a good sandwich, and they're consistent.
Good boy, Murray. -
Review from Tee Jay R.
Toronto, ON
5/15/2011
Admittedly pricey, but the pulled pork sammie was very good, as were the ubiquitous sweet potato fries. Nice dudes at the counter.
