375855 Wed Feb 28 09:34:21 -0800 2007 66 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 2337482 Veal or Meatball CS or SF?? I need to know!!! California Sandwich - I have found the veal to be a little tough on my last few visits however the original location is still the best. San Francesco - I find them to be hit and miss on quality and taste. Mustachio's - St Lawrence Market. They are consistant they are not the best but you know what you are getting every time. Focaccia on Hayden (Yonge and Bloor) agian it's a good sandwich but I really want to try something GREAT. Help me out Wed Feb 28 09:34:21 -0800 2007 76892 Connoisseur 1 2337532 Veal sandwiches at Vinnie's on Dupont (next to Universal Grill) are AMAZING. Wed Feb 28 09:44:38 -0800 2007 2337482 21022 acd123 2 2353282 Went to Vinnies on Saturday for a veal, but the wait was 40 minutes. They had a breakin the night before and were backed up, so we settled for a steak which we were told would be ready in 15-20 min. It was ready in 5. It was a basic medium steak with onions. I was glad the veal took 40 min otherwise I never would have had the best steak sandwich in my life. The meat is a pile of thin char-grilled mechanically tenderized cutlets, slightly chewy in a good way, with intense beef flavour, the onions sweet and soft, and the pepper a gigantic mutant ja-la-pa-no, sweet and smoky. The bun is one of the best kaisers I've ever had. It was also huge, and a great deal for 6 bucks. Soooooo, try the steak. Looking forward to going back for the veal. 3 out of 4 people who came in to order the veal when we were there were willing to wait the 40 min. Mon Mar 05 08:39:06 -0800 2007 2337532 50167 Scary Bill 3 2353362 Looking forward to hearing what you think about the veal. By far the best I've had in TO. Mon Mar 05 08:53:17 -0800 2007 2353282 21022 acd123 3 2353797 Was the steak or the pepper "smoky"? Do they smoke their steaks? Chow! HL. Mon Mar 05 10:12:55 -0800 2007 2353282 49536 HarryLloyd 4 2361255 They don't smoke anything per se, the smokiness comes from what I assume is grilling on a somewhat greasy gas grill at a temperature to ensure that the grilled items become carmelized. I've noted the rave review of Mustachio and I have to disagree. The quality varies. They're very good if you get one with onions and peppers that have been cooked long enough and they put enough sauce on the sandwich. The meat is very thin typically and the batter therefore relatively thick. They always look good though. Wed Mar 07 08:01:40 -0800 2007 2353797 50167 Scary Bill 5 2361321 I agree about Mustachio. They are okay, but lack flavour, IMO. Not even in the top 5 best in TO. Wed Mar 07 08:15:02 -0800 2007 2361255 21022 acd123 6 2362531 Mustachio's was better about 10-11 years ago when it first opened. Different owners and different chef. Wed Mar 07 12:23:13 -0800 2007 2361321 23415 pescatarian 6 2366531 they need hot sauce BAD. but once you get some on there they're great. although, that's my idea of good eating in general, spice me up. Thu Mar 08 13:04:24 -0800 2007 2361321 79846 TaCk OnE 7 2373179 ditto. the spicery the better Sat Mar 10 14:11:48 -0800 2007 2366531 11101 galambo 1 2337541 California Sandwiches at 244 Claremont (dundas/Bathurst area)...there are a few other locations throughout the City, but I find the original location is still the best...lineups out the door every lunch hour...best to phone your order in ahead of time and pick it up. Wed Feb 28 09:47:20 -0800 2007 2337482 73936 Finnegan 2 2338131 It most certainly is. I like Dorio's on Weston or in Kettleby. DT Wed Feb 28 11:48:44 -0800 2007 2337541 11291 Davwud 1 2337921 Commisso Bros Bakery 8 Kincort Street, York, ON M6M 3E1 Best veal sandwich ever Wed Feb 28 11:04:55 -0800 2007 2337482 51398 Trice 2 2356292 It's been a few years for me. If they are the same as several years ago, I would agree. Kirk Mon Mar 05 19:47:30 -0800 2007 2337921 72183 Poorboy 2 3023289 We and other friends have tried several times. We were less than impressed. Nothing in particular, just not great overall. However, convenient after a night of drinking. Wed Oct 10 17:03:40 -0700 2007 2337921 79652 itryalot 3 3024137 Exactly! I used to stop in there 40 years ago, after a night on the town. My brother went one night to find the front blown out by a bomb. Ahhhh, the good old days--who needed the Sopranos back then? Thu Oct 11 03:56:28 -0700 2007 3023289 11490 Yongeman 2 5197274 Commisso Bros veal sandwiches are terrible. Maybe for people with the culinary acumen of a cave man who eat Cheese Wiz and Twinkies, but for real veal sandwich lovers don't waste your time, or money! Fri Nov 20 16:31:07 -0800 2009 2337921 1126162 vealmaster 1 2337942 Commisso's is very good...open 24hours I believe Wed Feb 28 11:11:27 -0800 2007 2337482 73936 Finnegan 2 2338016 Yep. Great place to go when you want a veal sandwich at 2am. Wed Feb 28 11:24:53 -0800 2007 2337942 51398 Trice 1 2340436 I second Vinny's Panini. They have the best Veal Sandwich that I've tried in the city, hands-down. Veal is crisp on the outside but not tough. Loads of sauce and cheese. Bread is fresh. San Francesco's used to be amazing but their quality has definitely gone down (a great reputation seems to result in that all too often it seems). If you can do it, go for an extra spicy, with cheese. They oil and grill their own hot peppers and the result is to die for. Check that they're open first, though - they keep shorter hours than most restaurants in Toronto. Vinny's Panini - 416-531-9454 787 Dupont Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1Z5 Wed Feb 28 23:11:47 -0800 2007 2337482 78775 usra 1 2340696 Thank you I will try Vinny's and Commisso's they both sound up to the challenge. CS and SF are Definitely coasting. lol Thu Mar 01 06:10:53 -0800 2007 2337482 76892 Connoisseur 2 2340718 i've only had the sweet sausage at commisso's and it was pretty juicy with a nice crunch on the skin at like 10pm at night. if you can catch them while they're super fresh ie crunchy, love the canoli at commisso brothers. the ricotta has a wonderful sweet cheese flavour and matches so perfectly well with the tasty shell. Thu Mar 01 06:19:07 -0800 2007 2340696 10634 pinstripeprincess 1 2350506 It has been "years" since I had a drive by veal at Commisso brothers. Are they still as good as they were 20 years ago? If you folks say they are, I will check them out again. Honest. I have heard that they had fallen off a bit. Sun Mar 04 01:26:48 -0800 2007 2337482 72183 Poorboy 1 2350586 Have you tried the sandwiches from Trezzano Bakery at the corner of Dufferin and Wilson? They have veal and meatball, but I also love the sausage. I always have it with sauce and a mix of sweet and hot peppers. They serve them on the best crusty panini too, not like those mushy kaisers that you get at, say, California. Don't get me wrong, I love California Sandwiches, but the bread at Trezzano is special. I think they're closed on Sundays. Sun Mar 04 05:05:59 -0800 2007 2337482 11490 Yongeman 2 2380827 I live close to Dufferin and Wilson and I've passed by the Trezzano Bakery many times without noticing it at the south end of the strip mall. I made a special effort the other day and stopped in for a sandwich. I tried their meatball sandwich with sweet and hot peppers for $5. Very yummy! And yes, the bun was superior and excellent. The inside table area is a little dreary and rundown looking, but the few afternoon customers I saw were quite enthusiastic about the food. I'm sure I'll be back real soon to try another sandwich. Thanks for the tip! Tue Mar 13 09:45:45 -0700 2007 2350586 73484 torontovore 1 2360993 THE ABSOLUTE BEST IS Mustachios located on the lower level of the St. Lawrence market. The sandwiches are huge!!!!! You can order your sandwich on a bun or foccaccia and any combination of their veal, eggplant and chicken. Wed Mar 07 06:51:48 -0800 2007 2337482 73812 dautcalm 2 2361014 .com, Which other ones have you had? Why are they not as good as mustachios? Chow! HL. Wed Mar 07 06:57:38 -0800 2007 2360993 49536 HarryLloyd 3 2361363 I've only had California's and I find the meat tough and chewy (one could almost argue it's veal at all - pehaps only thinly sliced beef). At Mustachios I do have to admit that I usually order the veal and eggplant with extra sauce (perhaps seems more to me than those that order straight veal) - regardless I personally find it a much superior product than California's. Wed Mar 07 08:25:28 -0800 2007 2361014 73812 dautcalm 2 2362468 I totally disagree. The veal sandwiches at Mustachios may be huge, but they lack flavour, big time. For a real tasty veal, go to California, San Fran, or perhaps the best, Vinny's on Dupont. Wed Mar 07 12:10:47 -0800 2007 2360993 21022 acd123 3 2373183 i love mustachios. and yes i also like California as well. Sat Mar 10 14:13:09 -0800 2007 2362468 11101 galambo 4 3119700 Sorry, if my experience there is any indication then Mustachio's is not worth any mention. One sliver of veal topped by about 5 layers of eggplant breaded to look exactly like veal does not a veal sandwich make. Leave this place for the worktime lunch crowd with no taste buds. Mon Nov 12 22:15:13 -0800 2007 2373183 93514 brutt 1 2362725 There is a small family owned place in Richmond Hill, that I always go to, called Hollywood Panini. I prefer this place over California. Haven't tried San Fran or Vinny's yet. Wed Mar 07 13:20:43 -0800 2007 2337482 77991 demeen25 1 2363106 I like the veal sammies from Sweet Pepper on Bay just south of Wellesley and the meatball sammies from Scaccia in Manulife when in that area. Do get a Mustachio's craving periodically, but I do add salt, extra sauce and hot peppers to the whole thing. Am going to get my tail out to try Vinny's soon though, as I haven't tried it yet. Wed Mar 07 14:42:53 -0800 2007 2337482 45908 orangewasabi 1 2363453 Vinnie's is fantastic. far and away the best place for veal Sammies and i have tried Mustachio's, San Francesco, Commiso, Calif, etc. They make it from scratch so it is sloooow. esp around lunch time. Always best to phone your order in 416-531-9454 Wed Mar 07 16:17:47 -0800 2007 2337482 18139 superizzy 2 2368793 are you talking about vinnies paninni just west of christie? if so I just moved into the neighbourhood and noticed it the other day, have to stop buy if that's the case. Fri Mar 09 06:37:55 -0800 2007 2363453 79846 TaCk OnE 3 2372520 yes Sat Mar 10 09:11:32 -0800 2007 2368793 50167 Scary Bill 1 2372758 We have tried Tre Rose on Kipling and La Rose Bakery at La Rose and Royal York among others , and we always go back to La Rose. Better than Mustachios, and California Sandwiches on Queensway. Sat Mar 10 10:51:50 -0800 2007 2337482 10797 beany 1 2380686 Good to hear about Vinnies- starting to think that Dupont has more hidden gems than I realize... Tue Mar 13 09:08:13 -0700 2007 2337482 33204 EPIcureanTO 1 3019051 Ciccio Sanwicchio on Yonge, just north of Lawrence - very authentic, real Italian owners - you'd swear you were in Italy. Toppings are spectacular. Onions are carmelized, mushrooms sauteed well, peppers are legitimately roasted... I went to Mustachio in St. Lawrence today - had never been - it was awful! Those free toppings seemed like a deal, but the fried veal and eggplant lacked flavour, and the toppings weren't well cooked. Onions were almost crispy, mushrooms, thick and under-cooked - same with peppers. Won't go again. I must however give Mustachio credit where it's due. Seems there are many homeless people who frequent St. Lawrence for food hand-outs, and one such guy showed up while I was eating at their counter. While one of the male owners was a bit of a jerk to the poor guy, the matriarch of the shop gave him his veal sandwich without any grief. I give them credit for being kind to those less fortunate. Tue Oct 09 13:49:37 -0700 2007 2337482 104498 Moimoi 2 3019312 California Sandwiches is awful Tue Oct 09 15:08:51 -0700 2007 3019051 56849 Franchise 2 3019494 I definitely second Ciccio. I tried it for the first time a few weeks ago and was very impressed. There's small shop called Sweetpepper near Bay and Wellesley that looks promising, but I haven't had the pleasure. Tue Oct 09 16:04:27 -0700 2007 3019051 13175 xtal 2 3712914 Ciccio Sanwiccio is the absolute best. It's in the area that I live in, and we absolutely love all of their authetic offerings. Great veal sandwiches, and if you prefer a vegetarian offering, try the eggplant parmesan sandwich. Very generous portions. The additional toppings are great - I usually do mushroom and mixed peppers. As far as their pastas are concerned, great meat sauce, tomato sauce, pink sauce (if you prefer)...and the salads are also fresh and ample. Great value, great taste and a feeling like you're sitting in someone's real Italian kitchen. Friendly service too. Can't beat it for eat in or take out. Da best. Thu May 22 14:54:39 -0700 2008 3019051 194502 jillvis 1 3020229 Has anyone tried the veal sandwiches at Santino's Bakery on Keele and Highway 7? They serve their veal on a fresh baked crispy baguette with juicy sweet and spicy peppers and an awesome tomato sauce. It's where I had my first veal sandwhich, so I might be biased. Still, it was light years ahead of Calif Sand. Tue Oct 09 20:02:20 -0700 2007 2337482 69464 chungry1 2 3020363 I believe Dante's has the best italian steak sandwich I have ever tasted. It is huge and on a great roll, packed with whatever you want on it. It is expensive but really good. Tue Oct 09 20:59:01 -0700 2007 3020229 86819 callitasicit 1 3020424 which sandwich should a newbie try there? Tue Oct 09 21:40:24 -0700 2007 3020374 48505 deelicious 1 3020735 California Sandwiches is the best, but only a the original Dundas and Claremont location. I dont bother with the other locations. Will definitely give Vinnie's Panini a try though. Wed Oct 10 05:23:32 -0700 2007 2337482 132392 TdotFoodKing 2 3021027 The Queensway location of California's is as good as the original and very consistent. The place is always at least half full, so this isn't just my opinion. Vinnies is superb, however if you get the veal and like it saucy, order extra sauce. Wed Oct 10 07:39:43 -0700 2007 3020735 50167 Scary Bill 3 3022076 La Rose Bakery! Oh my god- Beany, you have no idea the memories you've just brought back to me! I lived in that area as a young girl and once a week my mother would treat us to their veal sandwiches. It was heaven on a bun. I can't believe they are still around. Wow. I think it's time I went back to visit the old neighbourhood... Wed Oct 10 11:36:04 -0700 2007 3021027 102010 czthemmnt 4 3022918 You know everytime I hear of another good veal sandwich I try it but honestly nothing is as good as a La Rose sandwich...such a nice shop to browse in too :) Wed Oct 10 15:15:58 -0700 2007 3022076 10797 beany 5 3713205 I grew up in the area as well, and recall a time when La Rose had the best hot food counter in town. Unfortunately, the prices have gone up and the quality down. I don't think you will be able to relive those childhood memories. With that said, they still have tasty fresh bread, and a great antipasto/deli counter. Thu May 22 16:48:13 -0700 2008 3022918 29331 pancake 1 3022358 Any talk of the best Italian sandwiches must include Colombo's at 1794 Danforth. Both the chicken parm and veal parm are excellent. The meat's super tender, not overly saucy, decent bun. About $6.00 Wed Oct 10 12:47:36 -0700 2007 2337482 12977 Brain of J 2 3023538 Do any of these places give you multiple tenderized pieces of thinly sliced veal, similar to San Francescos? Personally, I much prefer it to one hunk of meat. Wed Oct 10 18:37:31 -0700 2007 3022358 13577 dlw88 3 3024901 California's is usually two pieces, but all sandwiches have to be somewhat thin cuts of meat or they wont cook properly. So Im sure you will find all places have thinner cuts. Thu Oct 11 08:59:13 -0700 2007 3023538 132392 TdotFoodKing 2 3044408 I wouldn't even imagine going to eat at Colombo's again, I have tried his sandwiches and I had a very hard case of heart burn. The sauce is just out of the can and the bun was surely frozen before and it crumbled when I was eating it. Wed Oct 17 16:11:10 -0700 2007 3022358 81127 Enza 3 3045004 ciccio sanwiccio on yonge north of lawrence....yum yum yum (I think I use that word a lot..LOL) is my favorite. However there is a small joint that i use to go to at the south west corner of hwy 400 and 7..in a one of those strip malls....3 Italian women in the kitchen who serve fantastic Italian Sandwiches. They seem to have a following in the neighborhood!!! Cant remember the name of the place...perhaps that means I should visit again!!! Wed Oct 17 19:54:50 -0700 2007 3044408 44524 domesticgodess 4 3110324 Angelo's Hot Table in east york on Bermondsey has the best meatball sandwiches around. The meatballs are huge and the sauce is incredible. Onions, peppers and mushrooms all included for $6. Veal and sausage are also really good and customer service is great- they remember my name every time I go in! Fri Nov 09 09:22:02 -0800 2007 3045004 141573 kungfugecko 4 5197239 Yes its called Parmigiana Sandwiches 180 Winges, Woodbridge, ON L4L6C5 Phone: (905) 265-0964 Good Choice!! Fri Nov 20 16:14:28 -0800 2009 3045004 1126162 vealmaster 1 3114559 I agree with the comment on San Francesco. The only location I go to is on Finch West at Alness ( west of Dufferin 1 block ). The sandwiches are made the way you request them, generous meat portion a bonus. Veal is never dry, stringy or too chewy, HOORAY! A bit about the operation, busy around 10.00 a.m., before and after as Catering Trucks are serviced, so you can get a sandwich early. Same owner operating for I guess 3 decades counting short time at original Yonge/Steeles location which moved to Finch. Bonus in Noodle Delight is in the same plaza for some passable to quite good Chinese eat in/take out! Sun Nov 11 07:56:21 -0800 2007 2337482 13563 Jar 1 3115909 Yeah i saw a huge lineup at the place in St Lawrence market over the weekend wanted to try it but didnt feel like standing in line Sun Nov 11 18:52:32 -0800 2007 2337482 133356 juunbug25 1 5197233 Try this - i have had them all and it seems to be one of the best. Try chicken and veal - Parmigiana Sandwiches 180 Winges, Woodbridge, ON L4L6C5 Phone: (905) 265-0964 and by the way Commisso Bros might be the worst one in Toronto not to mention your car may get stolen while you are ordering. I drove there and ordered 3 to go, had a bite in the car, through them out the window and went to California Sandwich to replace them. Don't waste your time. Fri Nov 20 16:12:26 -0800 2009 2337482 1126162 vealmaster 1 5197607 Panini's up at Hwy 7/400. Best Italian sandwiches in the GTA IMO, I think they're far better than California, Mustachio's and some of the other ones mentioned I've had. Fri Nov 20 20:32:52 -0800 2009 2337482 1116833 Boodah 2 5208952 I have had Mustachios (2/5), California (several locations, 4/5), Nino D'Aversa (3/5), Commisso (3/5) and San Francesco (2.5/5) and the best is Panini, the only one I'd rate as 5/5. Wed Nov 25 19:13:50 -0800 2009 5197607 267771 OTFOODIE 3 5209466 Can you tell me what the exact name or website of Panini is? Is it "Via Panini" ? Googling the name brings up many results all in the Woodbridge area Thanks Thu Nov 26 05:55:24 -0800 2009 5208952 115105 duckdown 4 5209512 I doubt they have a website, but a Canada 411 search came up with: Panini Italian Sandwiches Inc 7600 Weston Road, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8B7 905-264-0064 Thu Nov 26 07:04:54 -0800 2009 5209466 267771 OTFOODIE 5 5209719 Ah ok, because "Via Panini" was actually on Hwy 7 itself, I thought that might be it I'm going to check out this place on Weston very soon, thanks! Thu Nov 26 09:33:58 -0800 2009 5209512 115105 duckdown 1 5209398 It may be outside of Toronto- but for those out in the east end Sinatras on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa rules Durham region IMO. Tender veal, tasty sauce and their sandwiches are piled high. http://www.sinatras.ca/ Thu Nov 26 04:33:57 -0800 2009 2337482 1127590 BeanerSchitzl 1 5211127 Someone told me that Amico's in Parkdale makes a good one. That would be great because they deliver. Anyone tried? Fri Nov 27 10:41:42 -0800 2009 2337482 210997 Sui_Mai