Le Pain Quotidien

508 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M5N1A5

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Hearty and Healthy: Ideal for brunching and lunching, Le Pain Quotidien serves up a wholesome menu in a welcoming environment. With more than 80 locations worldwide, two of which are located in Toronto’s midtown core, Le Pain draws people in with its famed organic artisan breads, hearty sandwiches, salads, soups, and baked goods. Those looking for a healthy escape from Toronto’s greasy-spoon diners will find refuge in Le Pain’s homemade multigrain granola and organic parfaits. Lunch-goers must try the Atlantic shrimp, avocado and salsa sandwich (served on generous cuts of delicious organic wheat bread), or the goat cheese and arugula salad. The restaurant also allows you to take your experience home with you as most of the delicious ingredients are sold on-site.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Lunch Spot
• shrimp sandwich
• organic bread

Zoe's Bakery Cafe Ltd

548 King St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V1M3

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Great sandwiches and cheesecake brownies!: This is a great little deli, bakery, and cafe at King and Brant which is always packed during lunch. It's great in summertime for its cozy patio outside; great in the wintertime for huddling inside over a coffee. What first drew me here was the coffee - the closest shop that serves up Illy nearby work. The second thing that brought me here and keeps me going back at least a couple times a month is the cheesecake brownies - perfect to brighten up seemingly long work days. Pizzas, wraps, and quiches are good but the gourmet sandwiches are gold - fresh bread, fresh ingredients, great flavours that work well together, stacked high and packed with substance. I'm a huge fan of the smoked turkey club with avocado and greens.It's great value for your money's worth - and a great combination with any of their daily soups and salads. Don't forget to pick up a brownie, cookie, or buttertart for the road!