Absolutely loved this Toronto sandwich spot. We ordered the Torino and the Mona Lisa. Line up was about 20 minutes long but they were worth waiting for. Both sandwiches reminded me of my trip to Italy and we will definitely be coming back to Alfie’s.

The only thing I would suggest is to scrap the elaborate cardboard box packaging and switch to something far more sustainable. Even if Alfie’s served their sandwiches in wrapped paper, there would still be slot of paying customers coming back

First thing I'm not from Italy. I don't think I have the taste buds to tell the difference between authentic Italian prosciutto aged 4 million years and the stuff from Loblaws in a package. That being said I know value and the fact is everything costs $20 plus for anything remotely good and most of the time mediocre. So I was pleasantly surprised with the Prosciutto ultra sandwich with 20 year meat. It was sliced thin , first win and it was stacked high. Bread was fresh and maybe not a ciabatta or whatever Italians use it was real chewy and not too bready. For $25 it was a big sandwich. Maybe I got lucky - I read other reviews and I find it unkind to leave a bad review for the place not being open or running out of food. You can really taste the entitlement of these people and it wasn't aged well. Only reason not 5 stars is I do think they need to rethink the boxes the sandwich comes in cause they are piled high all over garbages and streets. I'm all for sandwich integrity but it's a little much. Best of luck .

The sandwich itself was decent, but nothing extraordinary. There are definitely better options available, and I don't think it's worth the price. The ingredients were fresh, but the sandwich was very ordinary.

The staff were friendly and helpful, which I appreciated. However, there was nowhere comfortable to sit. There were only a couple of broken benches that weren't really usable. For the price they charge for such a simple sandwich, I think customers should at least have access to a few proper seats, unless you have a car and don't care about having somewhere to sit.

Overall, it was not quite the experience I expected, and I wouldn't return.

Very mid food. The sandwich is definitely overpriced for what it is. I expected more flavour and robustness out of it but it tastes like an average deli sandwich. Was it good? It was a 5/10. Would I get it again? No.

I find there’s plenty other options in the area that are better worth the money.

Service was great though and the atmosphere was nice. To be clear the food was good but it fell short. I expected so much more from it. This is a place I’d go if I was in a pinch and wanted just a quick mid lunch.

Came in a cute pizza box like box though!

I have walked past this place countless times, it's always packed and logic would say that it will be "good" based on the argument of ad populum.
So I decided to let fallacy get the better of me and try it out, while fully aware of the high cost of everything. I cheaped out slightly be not getting any chips or drinks which still comes to $30 for the famous "Mona Lisa".
Did the sandwich leave up to the beauty of what it was named after? Yes! From the beautiful fresh baked flat bread, the vibrant tomatoes, pesto green sauce, white burrito and red prosciutto. It was a masterpiece and very delicious albeit leaning towards a bit too salty.
It is $30 worth? That's where I had to drop one star for the food, if this was $20 I would definitely give it a 5 star.
I'm sure their cost of goods is high since all the ingredients are super fresh, and the rent and salary ain't cheap so I do somewhat get the pricing.

The service was fast, even with the 10 people waiting in line.
The interior is also well done with rustic Italian vibes, but no seating indoors and half the benches outside are practically falling apart.

Stopped by Alfie’s and tried the Prosciutto Royale and the Chicken Caesar sandwich, and both were excellent. The ingredients tasted fresh, the bread was perfectly toasted, and everything was well balanced without being overloaded. The Prosciutto Royale had great flavor, while the Chicken Caesar was creamy, satisfying, and made with tender chicken. The portions were good, and you can tell they put care into making each sandwich. Definitely a spot I’d come back to when I’m craving a quality sandwich. I highly recommend it

Sooooo Good! Has halal beef and chicken options as well as vegan options. We had the roast beef and one the chicken options. Beautiful place...sourdough bun/flatbread, in house sauces and freshest ingredients. A must go. Not a lot of seating - some single benches outside and stand up counter style inside. Was busy as it was at noon but we didn't wait too long.

The Chicken Milano was incredible! Super fresh, full of flavor, and every bite had all the ingredients you expect from the menu. Rhyanne was amazing😍so patient, friendly, and helpful with explaining everything and recommending this sandwich. The gentleman working there was also very kind and welcoming.

Delicious food and great service. I’ll definitely be back!

Alfie's is one of those spots that proves great ingredients (imported from Italy) can do most of the work. We tried the Monalisa, which comes with 24-month Prosciutto di Parma, truffle cream, burrata, lemon basil pesto, pistachios, and arugula. We swapped the arugula for lettuce and added salami. The combination felt rich and indulgent, but still balanced. The burrata and delicious truffle cream made it incredibly creamy, while the pesto and lettuce kept it from feeling too heavy and added freshness.

Our biggest recommendation would be adding salami. The sandwich is already good on its own, but the extra protein makes it feel more complete and satisfying.

The quality of the ingredients really stands out here, and you can tell they're focused on sourcing great products. If you're a sandwich person, here's our slightly ridiculous tip: bring a little fig jam. Adding a bit to each bite with the prosciutto and burrata creates an amazing sweet-and-salty combination.

The space itself is very small with limited outside seating on benches so we wouldn't necessarily come here expecting a sit-down lunch experience. It's much better suited for takeout, but honestly, the sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.

Alfie's is one of those spots that proves great ingredients (imported from Italy) can do most of the work. We tried the Monalisa, which comes with 24-month Prosciutto di Parma, truffle cream, burrata, lemon basil pesto, pistachios, and arugula. We swapped the arugula for lettuce and added salami. The combination felt rich and indulgent, but still balanced. The burrata and delicious truffle cream made it incredibly creamy, while the pesto and lettuce kept it from feeling too heavy and added freshness.

Our biggest recommendation would be adding salami. The sandwich is already good on its own, but the extra protein makes it feel more complete and satisfying.

The quality of the ingredients really stands out here, and you can tell they're focused on sourcing great products. If you're a sandwich person, here's our slightly ridiculous tip: bring a little fig jam. Adding a bit to each bite with the prosciutto and burrata creates an amazing sweet-and-salty combination.

The space itself is very small with limited outside seating on benches so we wouldn't necessarily come here expecting a sit-down lunch experience. It's much better suited for takeout, but honestly, the sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.

This is a very popular sandwich shop in downtown. Finally go and tried this, and that’s really worth to wait. We ordered online for pickup in advance at 11:50 am and still had to wait 50 minutes upon arrival. We ordered the signature sandwiches Monalisa 🤨 and finally understood the long queue. The price is a bit high $27, but the portion is generous, sufficient for 2 persons to share with. The meat is generous, I love watching them put the meat bundle to the sandwich. The breads are homemade, and the texture are perfect, with rich layers of sauces.

This is a very popular sandwich shop in downtown. Finally go and tried this, and that’s really worth to wait. We ordered online for pickup in advance at 11:50 am and still had to wait 50 minutes upon arrival. We ordered the signature sandwiches Monalisa 🤨 and finally understood the long queue. The price is a bit high $27, but the portion is generous, sufficient for 2 persons to share with. The meat is generous, I love watching them put the meat bundle to the sandwich. The breads are homemade, and the texture are perfect, with rich layers of sauces.

I recently tried the Chicken Milano Sandwich, and it was easily one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The combination of lemon basil pesto, chili oil, stracciatella cheese, and perfectly smoked chicken was absolutely outstanding—each flavor complemented the other beautifully. The freshness of the house-baked bread and the peppery arugula made the entire meal even more enjoyable. The subtle heat from the chili oil truly stood out and elevated the dish. Everything about this experience was top-notch. Highly recommended! Definitely going back soon.

I recently tried the Chicken Milano Sandwich, and it was easily one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The combination of lemon basil pesto, chili oil, stracciatella cheese, and perfectly smoked chicken was absolutely outstanding—each flavor complemented the other beautifully. The freshness of the house-baked bread and the peppery arugula made the entire meal even more enjoyable. The subtle heat from the chili oil truly stood out and elevated the dish. Everything about this experience was top-notch. Highly recommended! Definitely going back soon.

Update: Some sandwiches have more diverse flavour profiles than others. There is no question they taste FRESH. Every part. More indulgent and luxurious for sure. We're lucky to have so many great spots to choose from downtown. Alfie's is different and has its own thing going on in terms of experience of taste and texture profile. Would recommend 🙂

My friend and I both ordered the Torrino and unfortunately it just didn't hit the spot or leave much to be desired. With these kinds of sandwiches for me, it's a 'you know when you know' experience when something excites and satisfies during and even after the fact.

Though the bread is made fresh in-house and has a nice taste, we found it to be too soft and prefer a classic foccacia to compliment the savour and texture of the ingredients inside. We were also underwhelmed at how the flavours really noticeably lacked separation in the variety we got. Everything melded together in such a way that gave just one dimension to the experience of every bite. We couldn't taste the cheese, the meat was little in quantity (though it tasted excellent), and the arugula didn't do much for the sandwich. The spicy eggplant dominated the flavour. For $21 before taxes, we found it just didn't amaze and had too little prosciutto. These comments though are just our personal preference, by no means are these sandwiches *bad* tasting.. they are undoubtedly fresh and are made with care. The shop itself is clean and the operation is well-organized, friendly, and sufficiently staffed. I appreciate that they are open late, and it is for that reason that I will consider returning.

Update: Some sandwiches have more diverse flavour profiles than others. There is no question they taste FRESH. Every part. More indulgent and luxurious for sure. We're lucky to have so many great spots to choose from downtown. Alfie's is different and has its own thing going on in terms of experience of taste and texture profile. Would recommend 🙂

My friend and I both ordered the Torrino and unfortunately it just didn't hit the spot or leave much to be desired. With these kinds of sandwiches for me, it's a 'you know when you know' experience when something excites and satisfies during and even after the fact.

Though the bread is made fresh in-house and has a nice taste, we found it to be too soft and prefer a classic foccacia to compliment the savour and texture of the ingredients inside. We were also underwhelmed at how the flavours really noticeably lacked separation in the variety we got. Everything melded together in such a way that gave just one dimension to the experience of every bite. We couldn't taste the cheese, the meat was little in quantity (though it tasted excellent), and the arugula didn't do much for the sandwich. The spicy eggplant dominated the flavour. For $21 before taxes, we found it just didn't amaze and had too little prosciutto. These comments though are just our personal preference, by no means are these sandwiches *bad* tasting.. they are undoubtedly fresh and are made with care. The shop itself is clean and the operation is well-organized, friendly, and sufficiently staffed. I appreciate that they are open late, and it is for that reason that I will consider returning.