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The Best Sandwiches in Toronto

Kirsten Svitich

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Kirsten Svitich

The Best Sandwiches in Toronto

The streets of Toronto are filled with exceptional sandwich spots at every corner. Including everything from fried chicken to Italian subs and breakfast sandwiches, this comprehensive list will steer you in the right direction according to your craving. Whether you're a fan of homemade classics or unique, creative flavours, the Toronto sandwich scene has it all. Work your way through the neighbourhood's favourite spots for sammies and subs and you might just find your new go-to lunch place! 

Junction Triangle

3035 Dundas St W

When The Pig Came Home

This neighborhood favourite in the Junction is the spot for thick stacked smoked meat sandwiches and hot deli sandwiches.

When The Pig Came Home

Junction Triangle

3035 Dundas St W

This neighborhood favourite in the Junction is the spot for thick stacked smoked meat sandwiches and hot deli sandwiches.

Fattoush Sandwich Club

Sandwich is in their name. Definitely one you should try out.

Fattoush Sandwich Club

Sandwich is in their name. Definitely one you should try out.

Beaconsfield Village

92 Ossington Ave

La Cubana - Ossington

A classic for a delicious Cubano, pork belly medianoche or short rib medianoche.

La Cubana - Ossington

Beaconsfield Village

92 Ossington Ave

A classic for a delicious Cubano, pork belly medianoche or short rib medianoche.

Masa Deli

From the team behind Gold Standard, this sandwich spot in Dovercourt Village is a must visit.

Masa Deli

From the team behind Gold Standard, this sandwich spot in Dovercourt Village is a must visit.

Junction Triangle

1543 Dupont St

ALMA+GIL

One of our favorite breakfast sandwich spots on Dupont.

ALMA+GIL

Junction Triangle

1543 Dupont St

One of our favorite breakfast sandwich spots on Dupont.

Katsupan Japanese Sandwich

Japanese

This Japanese sando spot in Scarborough is the place to get katsu sandwiches on fluffy shokupan.

Katsupan Japanese Sandwich

This Japanese sando spot in Scarborough is the place to get katsu sandwiches on fluffy shokupan.

Japanese

The Butcher's Son 

One of Toronto's best butcher shops is also the place to grab a hot sandwich like the steak, jerk chicken or fried chicken sandwich.

The Butcher's Son 

One of Toronto's best butcher shops is also the place to grab a hot sandwich like the steak, jerk chicken or fried chicken sandwich.

Oakwood Village

363 Oakwood Ave

DAM Sandwiches

Quickly becoming a favourite hang in the Oakwood Village neighbourhood, DAM sandwiches offers a tight menu of classic sammies, such as brisket and B.L.T, but with a chef-inspired twist.

DAM Sandwiches

Oakwood Village

363 Oakwood Ave

Quickly becoming a favourite hang in the Oakwood Village neighbourhood, DAM sandwiches offers a tight menu of classic sammies, such as brisket and B.L.T, but with a chef-inspired twist.

Entertainment District

300 Richmond St W

Illstyl3 Sammies

Cheesesteaks, po'boys, and hoagies can be found on the menu at this stylish downtown sandwich shop.

Illstyl3 Sammies

Entertainment District

300 Richmond St W

Cheesesteaks, po'boys, and hoagies can be found on the menu at this stylish downtown sandwich shop.

SanRemo Bakery

This place has been a staple joint in the Etobicoke community for many years and features an assortment of Italian panini sandwiches.

SanRemo Bakery

This place has been a staple joint in the Etobicoke community for many years and features an assortment of Italian panini sandwiches.

La Salumeria

Finding sandwiches at La Salumeria involves a bit of prior knowledge of the store. This deli features a build-your-own type of sandwich experience with an array of meats and cheeses to choose from there's no shortage of sandwich options here. 

La Salumeria

Finding sandwiches at La Salumeria involves a bit of prior knowledge of the store. This deli features a build-your-own type of sandwich experience with an array of meats and cheeses to choose from there's no shortage of sandwich options here. 

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli

Best known for their famous Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches, SumiLicious also offers Turkey, Chicken, and Salami sandwiches at their store located in Scarborough.

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli

Best known for their famous Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches, SumiLicious also offers Turkey, Chicken, and Salami sandwiches at their store located in Scarborough.

Leslieville

5 Coady Ave

Completo

With two locations in Toronto, this store is pumping out delicious Latin-style sandwiches including the Classic Churrasco, Chacarero, Veggie Sandwich, and the must-try Completo Hot Dog. 

Completo

Leslieville

5 Coady Ave

With two locations in Toronto, this store is pumping out delicious Latin-style sandwiches including the Classic Churrasco, Chacarero, Veggie Sandwich, and the must-try Completo Hot Dog. 

Black Camel

This sandwich shop offers a unique build-your-own type of experience when it comes to the menu. A list of "basic" sandwiches such as beef brisket, pork shoulder and BLT, just to name a few, is the first choice. Customers can then customize their sandwiches by picking up to two sauces with an option to add extra toppings.

Black Camel

This sandwich shop offers a unique build-your-own type of experience when it comes to the menu. A list of "basic" sandwiches such as beef brisket, pork shoulder and BLT, just to name a few, is the first choice. Customers can then customize their sandwiches by picking up to two sauces with an option to add extra toppings.

Lambo's Deli

Sandwiches

The tasty Italian-style subs Lambo's is known for can now be enjoyed even more with a second location of the store recently opening in the Lesliville neighbourhood.

Lambo's Deli

The tasty Italian-style subs Lambo's is known for can now be enjoyed even more with a second location of the store recently opening in the Lesliville neighbourhood.

Sandwiches

King West

609 King St W

Forno Cultura

Known for its traditional Italian-style baked goods, Forno Cultura offers a sandwhich selection with fresh ingredients where the main star of the show just might be the delicious bread including house-made focaccia, ciabatta, sourdough, brioche,  and more.

Forno Cultura

King West

609 King St W

Known for its traditional Italian-style baked goods, Forno Cultura offers a sandwhich selection with fresh ingredients where the main star of the show just might be the delicious bread including house-made focaccia, ciabatta, sourdough, brioche,  and more.

Good Behaviour Submarine

Not only does Good Behaviour serve up classic hot and cold subs, but it also features a unique menu of breakfast sandwiches as well. With over 15 different options, you'll be sure to find a fit for your sandwhich craving.

Good Behaviour Submarine

Not only does Good Behaviour serve up classic hot and cold subs, but it also features a unique menu of breakfast sandwiches as well. With over 15 different options, you'll be sure to find a fit for your sandwhich craving.

King West

545 King St W

Porchetta and Co.

This popular downtown shop is best known for its porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They also offer a selection of hoagies including Spicy Fried Chicken, Cold Cut Trio, Diavolo, M.L.T, Turkey Bacon Club and Eggplant Parm.

Porchetta and Co.

King West

545 King St W

This popular downtown shop is best known for its porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They also offer a selection of hoagies including Spicy Fried Chicken, Cold Cut Trio, Diavolo, M.L.T, Turkey Bacon Club and Eggplant Parm.

Oakwood Village

317 Oakwood Ave

Primrose Bagel Company

A staple joint in the St. Claire West neighbourhood, Primrose serves up sandwiches on their hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels.

Primrose Bagel Company

Oakwood Village

317 Oakwood Ave

A staple joint in the St. Claire West neighbourhood, Primrose serves up sandwiches on their hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels.

Downtown

15 Elm St

Elm Street Italian Deli

Italian

This downtown deli features both traditional and non-traditional Italian-inspired menu items. With ingredients made both in-house and sourced from local producers, including meats from its shared kitchen with Cherry St. Bar-B-Que, the quality of the creations is notable.

Elm Street Italian Deli

Downtown

15 Elm St

This downtown deli features both traditional and non-traditional Italian-inspired menu items. With ingredients made both in-house and sourced from local producers, including meats from its shared kitchen with Cherry St. Bar-B-Que, the quality of the creations is notable.

Italian

Bear Steak Sandwiches

After years of operating as a pick-up only business, Bear Steak has found a permanent home at 550A College St. With minimal ingredients, the true star of the show here is the generous portion of meat, cooked medium rare, for every order. The sandwich is served on a Portuguese roll from a bakery down the street and accompanied by the housemade chimichurri. The only other sandwich on the menu is a Roast Pork Sandwich served on a sesame roll with provolone and broccoli rabe with a side of au jus.

Bear Steak Sandwiches

After years of operating as a pick-up only business, Bear Steak has found a permanent home at 550A College St. With minimal ingredients, the true star of the show here is the generous portion of meat, cooked medium rare, for every order. The sandwich is served on a Portuguese roll from a bakery down the street and accompanied by the housemade chimichurri. The only other sandwich on the menu is a Roast Pork Sandwich served on a sesame roll with provolone and broccoli rabe with a side of au jus.

Imanishi Sando Bar

Find this snack bar hidden in a shipping container in the paths of McCormick Park and indulge in Japanese-style handcrafted sandwiches. The menu features a go-to Pork Tender katsu sando but also includes others such as prawn, spicy chicken, mackeral, eggplant, croquette and pork kimchi sandwiches. From the minds behind Imanishi Japanese Kitchen, this sandwich bar is the definition of a hidden gem that has locals and people from all over the city coming back for more.

Imanishi Sando Bar

Find this snack bar hidden in a shipping container in the paths of McCormick Park and indulge in Japanese-style handcrafted sandwiches. The menu features a go-to Pork Tender katsu sando but also includes others such as prawn, spicy chicken, mackeral, eggplant, croquette and pork kimchi sandwiches. From the minds behind Imanishi Japanese Kitchen, this sandwich bar is the definition of a hidden gem that has locals and people from all over the city coming back for more.

Grandma Loves You

This family-run place is not only known for its filled-to-the-brim subs and sandwiches but also for its unique hot dog creations. Try them at one of their Toronto locations.

Grandma Loves You

This family-run place is not only known for its filled-to-the-brim subs and sandwiches but also for its unique hot dog creations. Try them at one of their Toronto locations.

Beaconsfield Village

209 Dovercourt Rd

Vilda’s

A rotating menu of unique sandwich creations keeps the menu at Vilda's fresh and exciting. Offering a different spin on a classic bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is a popular staple as well as their viral "Ceasaroni" sandwich combining tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni and romaine tossed in Caesar dressing.

Vilda’s

Beaconsfield Village

209 Dovercourt Rd

A rotating menu of unique sandwich creations keeps the menu at Vilda's fresh and exciting. Offering a different spin on a classic bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is a popular staple as well as their viral "Ceasaroni" sandwich combining tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni and romaine tossed in Caesar dressing.