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| - We've been here a couple of times now. Last time, I got the pork chop sandwich and the boyfriend got a club. Both sandwiches were pretty tasty, but we were completely blown away by the fries. We seldom agree on fries, but we thought they were the best we had had in the city in a long time (like, a decade and more). It reminded us of the classic truck fries we used to get during our separate childhoods at the Harbourfront. Hot, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside -- the description that so many fries aspire to at all burger and fish/chip joints but very, very seldom get right.
This time, I got a fried turkey sandwich with a cranberry/something slaw and a special mayo and he got the meatball special. Fries were still amazing. The fried turkey sandwich was fantastic -- crispy, and incredibly moist and tender meat. I had never had better turkey, and the BF thought it was even better than fried chicken because the turkey has a more interesting flavour.
I also ordered a salad, and it was a really nice mixed salad with fruit and vegetables. Last time, the sandwich was plain and came in a box we got from the fridge, which was probably the least impressive part of our first visit. This time, it was served in a bowl, hand-mixed, and came with a vinaigrette that seemed to be prepped on the spot (not sure). I mean, damn. Much better.
The sandwich was so much (turkey, breading, fried, ciabatta bun) that I couldn't finish it -- just half. Next time, we figure we'll order the fried turkey sandwich (if they're still serving) between us, and then one side each. To make it a sandwich, side, and drink combo, you add $4. So it's not dirt cheap, but it's really good value for what you get.
Only complaint was that the eating counter was kind of sticky. And in the winter, there's really no shielding you from the cold wind that blows in when the door opens -- a problem a LOT of Toronto places have. Otherwise, it's a simple but appealing space, the service is bare-bones but effective and friendly, and the food is really good.
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