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| - I had all intention of heading to Bitondo's today after my workout, but when I arrived there was no one at the counter and I didn't make an effort to wait too long or peek into the kitchen as I was hungry, so I simply decided to go across the street to San Francesco where I know I will be greeted right away and served a delicious sandwich.
I was greeted immediately after I entered as expected and since I knew exactly what I wanted, I ordered the veal sandwich with mushrooms and asked for medium which equates to a few hot peppers added to the sandwich.
I've been coming here for many years (since my high school days) and there always seems to be competition between Bitondo and San Francesco, but in my hungry state this place serves the purpose with customer service. Both places serves great sandwiches, but with Bitondo's being known as a Pizzeria, I'll give San Francesco's my vote for best sandwiches especially their veal and eggplant sandwiches.
The bread is always fresh (no crusty or day old bread here), the veal lightly breaded and fried to a nice crisp, The veal always tender and tasty, plus the sauce is flavourful and sweet, not salty tasting like other places, mushrooms are freshly sauteed, plus the hot peppers adds a nice little kick to the flavours which blends all so beautifully together and taste oh so good. It really is as good as it gets. Woohoo!
I have to admit after all these years, I have yet to try their pizzas or other Italian foods as I only come here for their sandwiches, so review is strictly based on the veal sandwich and fact after all the years, the sandwiches still remained consistent with every visit and taste exactly how I remembered the sandwiches as a teenager.
Located a little off the beaten path on Clinton just south of College Street, this place is really a neighbourhood hidden gem.
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