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Then I found Scollard Variety & Deli. Thank Buddha! This place is so cute, has great service and delicious food. It has a small patio that looks out on Scollard Street. The patio only has two tables, but if one is empty, then it's the perfect spot for an afternoon lunch. It also has a large interior with a lot of seating. I always sit outside, read my book, eat my delicious garden salad and watch/judge passing pedestrians.
What to get:
Garden salad (with Balsamic vinaigrette) is about $7 and totally worth it. I associate garden salads with boring rabbit food. However, this garden salad is special. You pick your dressing and the portion is huge. You get lettuce and tomatoes and cucumbers and radishes and peppers. They do not skimp out on the veggies!
I always get a coffee when I'm there. I forgot the price, but my bill for the salad and coffee comes to less than $10, which is pretty amazing for a healthy Yorkville lunch... on a patio!
It's a local place and the owner (or at least I think he's the owner) is a really personable guy. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to support local business and enjoy a delicious lunch. Food is fresh, coffee is strong (if you want it to be) and the setting is perfect.
If you're in the area and need to grab food or coffee, avoid Starbucks and Lettieri. Visit Scollard Variety & Deli!
Location:
105 Scollard Street, Toronto,
(416) 964-9326
Subway: Get off at Bay Station. Walk north along Bay. Make a left when you hit Scollard Street. Walk a couple blocks and you'll find it!
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