Brick Street Bakery in FCP is open (finally)!

[AverageJo]

I know this was mentioned in the PATH thread, but I think it deserves a special mention on its own. I walked past this morning, and BSB in FCP was finally open! It appears to be pretty fully stocked with breads, pastries, and treats.

Bought a banana muffin and blueberry scones to celebrate! Just as good as ever.

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Brick Street Bakery
55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A, CA

[julesrules]

Wondering what people's favourites are because I've racked up a few misses. My hits are the pulled pork sandwich (definitely sweet and saucy though), the brioche with custard and the chocolate mousse (which reminds me of what my Mom used to make in the 80s from raw eggs). I want to love the eccles pastry but it is just too darn sweet. The meat pies are looking more tempting as the weather gets colder. How's the steak and stout?

[magic]

I've really liked the lamb kofta wrap and the braised lamb sandwich.

The Boxing Day sandwich I did not like.

I tried a couple of pot pies about 5 years ago from the Distillery location and didn't think they were that great. But that was 5 years ago and I'd like to retry.

[magic]

Thanks so much! What a great lunch option!! Had the braised lamb sandwich and it was very nice.

Especially good if you don't get to the Distillery district that much, like me.

Very happy about this.

[SMOG]

So what are the favourite lunch options? Tried the lamb kofta wrap, which was very nice, but I didn't enjoy the plain white flour tortilla.

The bread is good, as was the cheese twist. However, I was disappointed with the chocolate croissant, which I found mediocre.

Would like to try the pies, sausage rolls and the chili as well.

[magic]

I just tried the lamb kofta wrap for the first time. I like it t a lot! The wrap itself was delish I thought. No issues at all. Would definitely buy again.

Also, I must say, I’ve been going every Friday for about a month now and the service is always fantastic! They have like 7 girls, all of them sweet, enthusiastic and very customer-oriented. I wish all service in Toronto could take a page from their book. Well done!

Next up, Boxing Day turkey sandwich. Looks great (stuffing and everything)…….

[magic]

So I tried the Boxing Day sandwich today at FCP. I really wanted to like it. But alas, it gets a fail. For me at least. After really enjoying both the braised lamb sandwich and lamb kofta wrap I was expecting another winner.

The turkey is plentiful and comes in beautiful huge chunks and strips. But it’s dead cold. And dry. It could really REALLY benefit by some sort of moist reheating. It was also very plain tasting, no apparent seasoning. The stuffing was nice enough and warm but not life-changing and all I came away with was cold, dry, plain-tasting turkey.

Not sure why this was considered a hot sandwich since the protein was cold. I guess cuz the stuffing is warm. Tricky to classify I suppose.

Anyhoo, will absolutely be returning to try more sandwiches. But of the 3 I’ve tried so far this was the only miss. For me at least. Their prepared foods and desserts look just gorgeous as an aside.

Staff still super-nice...

[Manybears]

I felt exactly the same way about the sandwich! It's advertised as a warm sandwich but the turkey is refrigerator cold. I think they'd have to be careful about how they heat it though since (for me anyway) the stuffing was on the verge of being too moist and mushy.

I do still love it though, and like you, I think this has been the only miss for me.

[magic]

Turkey reheats very well if you do it with some sort of moist method like reheating in some jus, stock, or even water (I’ve even had success doing this carefully using a microwave – gasp!). I’m surprised they don’t do this.

It’s good to know I’m not alone or going crazy, Manybears : )

Still love it too. Going back soon.

[Breadcrumbs]

Thanks so much for the heads up AJ, this is terrific news and I can't wait to get over there!

[AverageJo]

You're welcome!

I can tell already my wallet and waistline are going to suffer from BSB's presence, just an elevator ride away from my office. I've been there every day this week...

[Breadcrumbs]

I'm guessing you won't be alone AJ!! Look on the bright side . . . at least they don't deliver!!!

[fickle]

Thanks for letting us know it's up and running, I love that I'm having olive fougasse for breakfast! Great space and well stocked with goodies.

[corinaci]

Just had it for lunch, crunchy and yummy !

Asked about opening hours and they said they are open since 7.30 and soon to start at 7.

[grandgourmand]

They need to get their opening hours right. Walked by this morning (2nd day open, mind you) and it was still closed. Gotta be open at 7am in the underground.

[Manybears]

Agreed. Sometimes a lady needs an eccles cake pre-8am :-)

[sasgirl]

I agree as well! Walked by there at 7:30am and they were still closed while Longo's, Furama Bakery and The Great Canadian Bagel were all open!

[grandgourmand]

Great news...are they making sandwiches?

[ylsf]

Just for those not familiar with downtown, FCP = First Canadian Place

[grandgourmand]

Ok, just answered my own question. Yes, they make sandwiches. Saw pulled pork, braised lamb and a few others posted. Great to have this as an option.

Also for breakfast, should be good.

[EarlyDrive]

Great news. Where is it near in FCP?

[AverageJo]

It's opposite the Timothy's on the lower level.

[EarlyDrive]

thanks.