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| - There isn't much in the way of Italian food in Scarborough, however if you are having a craving for some Italian eats you will be hard pressed to find something better than California Sandwiches.
This place is a good hybrid between fast food/takeout place and sit down restaurant. You walk in and order at the counter, wait for your number to be called and prepare to dig in. What makes it different from a regular fast food joint is that they cook everything fresh to order, and they also have a liquor license so you can enjoy a cold beer or an Italian liqueur with your meal.
On my latest visit I came for some takeout, I walked into a packed restaurant but the line moved quickly. After placing my order I had to wait about 10 minutes for my food to be cooked. I got a veal sandwich topped with provolone, onions, mushrooms and hot peppers. The sandwich is massive, the veal is lightly breaded, very tender and drenched in an amazing sweet tomato sauce, add melted cheese to the equation and you have heaven in a bun. Adding hot peppers (which are the only free topping) to the equation is a must as it adds a nice kick to your sandwich. Another must is ordering a side of olives; these guys make some of the best olives I've had. Their olives are huge and full of red chilli flakes and big chunks of hot jalapeno peppers making them spicy and AMAZING!
My only complaint is that their bread is a little too soft; having taken my sandwich to go by the time I got home the bread had become soggy.
Price-wise this place is not cheap by Scarborough standards. A plain veal sandwich will run you about $7, add cheese for $1 other toppings will be 50-75 cents, if you like yours with toppings you are looking at around a $10 dollar sandwich. This location is fairly new and quite modern looking inside, definitely an upscale look for a fast food type establishment. I love that they have a small bar near the cash where you can sit, enjoy your sandwich and have a beer; there is plenty of table seating also. Overall a great option for some Italian eats in Scarborough.
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