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1. Black Camel
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…More »
2. Ginger
I can't add too much to the discussion - everyone agrees. They are super fast and the food is good.
The lunch specials are a great deal - big portions and delicious taste at reasonable prices.
It may seem a little overwhelming at lunchtime with the…More »
3. Eat A Pita
Just thinking about this place makes me drool like Homer Simpson. Sooooo goooood.
I have only ever had the shawarma there because they are perfection. Seriously. And so cheap. Shawarma dinner is plentiful, with rice, potato and salad, so I generally…More »
4. Jumbo Empanadas
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
(416) 977-0056
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Yum! I was shopping in the market this weekend and all of a sudden realized I hadn't eaten anything yet that day, so decided now is finally the time to try Jumbo Empanadas.
It's a small place, and not exactly upscale, but who cares? The ladies behind…More »
5. The Bagel House
Toronto, ON M4T
(416) 913-3132
Category:
Bagels
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
The Bagel House is pretty good and relatively fast. It's a small space so is primarily for take-out. These bagels are among the best I have had in Toronto. They are Montreal style and are made fresh daily. I have tried the sesame and everything…More »
6. Nova Era Bakery
Toronto, ON M6J 1X4
(416) 538-7700
Categories:
Bakeries,
Portuguese
Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Beaconsfield Village
This place has amazing bread of all kinds - baguettes, rye bread sliced, olive bread, pada buns - it's all fresh and delicious. They also make yummy cheap sandwiches on said bread. The pastries are also excellent - I take all my guests there for the…More »
7. Churrasqueira DO Sardinha
Toronto, ON M6J 1X3
(416) 530-1777
Category:
Portuguese
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
This is a great place for churrasco chicken and it's a very popular spot, so they are constantly making it fresh, which makes it moist and juicy. I recommend getting it with the hot sauce. 1/2 a chicken with sides can serve 2 people. I usually just…More »
8. Olliffe
Toronto, ON M4W 2L7
(416) 928-0296
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Butcher
Neighbourhoods: Rosedale, Summer Hill
This is a high-end butcher located in the area just south of the Summerhill LCBO amongst a group of upscale food purveyors known as "The Five Thieves," I believe because of their prices. I haven't purchased a lot of meat there, so this review is…More »
9. Delica Kitchen
Toronto, ON M4T 1Y5
(416) 546-5408
Category:
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
Welcome to Yonge and St. Clair!!
Having worked at this corner for a few months now, I was starting to worry about limited lunch choices and am happy Delica Kitchen has joined the fray.
The prices are a bit steep, so I probably will not be picking up a…More »
10. Pizzaiolo
Toronto, ON M4V
(416) 960-3030
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
As a New Yorker born and bred (with some "Joisey" thrown in), I have a very difficult time finding bagels and pizza worth eating, but Pizzaiolo is pretty good for the pizza.
At first I was surprised at how expensive one slice was, but then I found out…More »
11. Lettieri
Toronto, ON M4V 1K6
(416) 925-8703
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
I am a fan of Lettieri at St. Clair and Yonge. I have been away from the neighborhood for a few years and just came back for work and am happy to be able to frequent it again.
The coffee is always good, and they make it however you like. My favorite…More »
12. Kiva's Bagel Bar
Toronto, ON M4V 1K6
(416) 960-5482
Categories:
Bagels,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
This is more like it!! Kiva's Bagels are the closest approximation to New York bagels that I have found in Canada. They taste good!
Also like: the tuna salad, the rugelah, and the people. Very friendly service, and they'll recommend items to you…More »
13. Rabba Fine Foods Stores
If you ever just want a cheap sandwich, Rabba is the place. It's not organic, and you're not going to get a "panini" like at La Prep, but the ingredients are fresh, they make it to order, and it's under $5.
Just grab a roll, bring it to the deli…More »
14. BQM
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z9
(416) 850-1919
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Beaconsfield Village
This place is right around the corner from my house, and when they announced their opening I was pretty excited. I am a burger lover, have been since childhood when my daddy would bbq them over charcoal. BQM is not shy about touting their provenance…More »
15. L'espresso Bar Mercurio
Toronto, ON M5S 1S5
(416) 585-2233
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core
I was very impressed with this place. Visited at 7:30 Monday morning, just as they were opening. We were warmly greeted and the smells of the very freshly baked muffins and croissants drew us in further.
It's pretty reasonably priced. They have daily…More »
16. Mr Souvlaki
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
(416) 964-9135
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
For a food court place, Mr. Souvlaki is pretty good.
Yes, this Greek fast food joint is a take-out spot in the underground of the Bloor Bay Centre. It is not an appealing food court (not that many are), but the staff at Mr. Souv (my term of…More »
17. Sprout
Toronto, ON M4V 1K6
(416) 929-2541
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
Soooo disappointed by today's lunch from Sprout! I used to come here often when I lived in the neighborhood, and now that I work up here, i was happy to visit Sprout. My all time fave was the rare beef pho, which I ordered today for take-out. Upon my…More »
18. Retro Burger - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4T 1Y5
(416) 640-0309
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
So, I was craving a burger and thought I'd try something new, and Retro Burger was it. This location has been a bit of a revolving door of take-out foods, and they haven't changed any of the lay-out, so I knew where to order and pick-up, etc. Really,…More »
19. Everything Bagels Cafe
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 353-9933
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: East Village
So I was in NYC for 2 days and I went to so many good places for brunch and dinner that I never got a chance to just grab a slice or a bagel, and those are two of the foods I miss the most! I was heading out to the airport, on 3rd avenue waiting for…More »
20. Ziggy's Fantastic Foods
Toronto, ON M4T 1L7
(416) 960-8108
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
I always call this place St Clair Market, never knew there was a connection to Ziggy from the comics. But that name makes sense! Whenever I go in here, I sort of feel like that Ziggy - beaten, sad and defeated. St. Clair Market is in a convenient…More »
21. Veda Healthy Indian Takeout
Toronto, ON M4W 2J1
(416) 961-9797
Categories:
Indian,
Food Delivery Services,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
I went for lunch today and tried a different dish and have to add a star.
It was quite busy so I had lots of time to make my choice, and it was a good one.
I ordered the small curry bowl - I chose the spinach basmati rice and the chicken curry. It was…More »
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10/22/2010
Had lunch here today for the first time. A naan sandwich with chicken sounded really good, and for a… Read more »
22. The Salad House
You are getting a lot of food for the price here, and it's fresh and custom made for you. And don't forget about the sizes! I saw someone getting a tuna wrap and they put three HUGE scoops of tuna on that wrap.
My fave order is the greek salad with…More »
23. La Prep
The coffee is good here for breakfast and the sandwiches are good at lunch, but the service is only average.
I agree with Jennifer, they need to pick up the pace! Sometimes I wait in the morning to order my latte while one girl works the cash AND…More »
24. Taqueria Burrito Bar
North York, ON M4Y 2B5
(416) 590-0195
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
They give you a lot of food here. Pretty good options for take-out burritos - and they do burrito bowls if you don't want the wraps. It's assembly-line style ordering: type of tortitlla, type of meat (I've had pulled pork), toppings like veggies,…More »
25. Xtreme Taste
This $5 lunch can't be beat! Don't let the long line outside scare you, because the staff move through people quickly.
The place is now called Extreme Taste, FYI.
For such a small place, and a small budget, it's surprising how many options there are.…More »
26. Tropical Palms
So far, I've only been once and I'll go back. The lunch specials are only $5.10 and you get a good size portion pf tasty food. Lunch specials include jerk chicken, curry chicken, goat and I'm not sure what else, all served with rice or rice and beans…More »
27. Dinah's Cupboard
Toronto, ON M4W 1J5
(416) 921-8112
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Lots of lunch take-out options, all very fresh and unprocessed. I am conflicted because the prices are high for lunch take-out.
Sometimes I go to Dinah's, look around and don't see anything that catches my eye, but some days, I do. On those days, I…More »
28. Big Smoke Burger
i just got a classic cheeseburger with all the toppings, and it was very good. This is a pretty big burger for lunchtime, and it filled me up, so I am glad I didn't get fries with it. No idea how anything else is but I liked the burger, and next time…More »
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