Fourth Man in the Fire on Queen West builds a messily glorious meatball sub layered with tangy sauce and gooey cheese.
Sandwiches and Submarines
July 14, 2025 Updated Article
Toronto has more than a few great sandwich spots. Here are the top 25. No burgers. No pita. No wraps. Buns. Subs count
Fourth Man in the Fire on Queen West builds a messily glorious meatball sub layered with tangy sauce and gooey cheese.
Forno Cultura, with multiple outlets, makes focaccia sandwiches filled with roasted veggies, melting cheeses and Italian boldness.
La Salumeria delivers old-world Italian deli sandwiches piled with prosciutto, salami and provolone in every generous bite.
Black Camel in Rosedale piles slow-roasted brisket drenched in jus onto soft sub rolls for rich, satisfying bites.
California Sandwich, with more than one location, is a Toronto classic known for its legendary saucy veal sandwich you won’t forget.
Knuckle Sandwich in East York serves a rotating menu of bold favourites like Korean fried chicken, smash burgers, steak sandwiches and other flavour-packed handhelds.
Lambo’s Deli, with multiple shops around town, layers mortadella, soppressata, turkey and house sauces on sesame rolls for bold, craveable bites.
BEAR Steak Sandwiches features thick flank steak drenched in vibrant chimichurri served on soft rolls for herby, juicy perfection.
Belly Buster Submarines, with a few long-standing spots, serves classic foot-long subs stacked with cold cuts and nostalgic toppings.
Porchetta & Co, with multiple locations, layers juicy porchetta slices and crackling with just the right drizzle of sauce in hero rolls.
Linny’s Luncheonette on Ossington specializes in thick pastrami sandwiches on rye with pickles and old-school deli spirit, located next to Linny’s Restaurant.
DAM sandwiches, Oakwood Avenue, York, ON, Canada
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