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 15. No burgers. No pita. No wraps
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
Good Behaviour does double duty as a sandwich shop and ice cream parlour, pressing excellent sandwiches by day and scooping some of the city's most creative ice cream flavours. A rare two-for-one worth the trip.
Banh Mi Boys has been doing Vietnamese sandwiches on Queen West since 2011, and the five spice pork belly banh mi remains the order. Crusty baguettes, pickled daikon and carrot, and their signature sauces keep the lunch line moving. Grab kimchi fries on the side.
Grandma Loves You is a family-run European deli stacking massive subs on fresh-baked bread, plus one-of-a-kind hot dogs. The Chef's Choice with grilled chicken, avocado, and pesto is the signature. It has picked up nods from TasteToronto and Toronto Life.
