Here are my picks for 30 sandwiches that are neighbourhood heroes.
THE ANNEX
Solid sandwiches can be found at Victory Cafe and Vinny's Panini but if you want a really deluxe bagel sandwich with thick cream cheese and smoked fish, Schmaltz on Dupont is the place for you.
THE BEACHES
Tori's Bakeshop is home to scrumptious veggie BLTs, daiya grilled cheeses and, country vegetable pate with pickles, sauerkraut and mustard on rye buns
BLOORDALE VILLAGEBrock Sandwich is a specialist on Bloor West where chicken piri piri on a bun, and shrimp and giant squid po'boys are menu staples.
BLOOR WEST VILLAGE
Baka Gallery Cafe is a perfect spot for paninis like muffuletta, or braised brisket with fried onions.
CABBAGETOWN
Adjacent to Steak & Chops butcher, St. Jamestown Deli piles custom sandwiches high with cured meats, assorted cheeses and fresh veggies.
THE DANFORTH
Oyster po'boys and Southern fried chicken sandwiches at The Wren are mighty fine examples of sandwich artistry.
DUNDAS WESTDundas West is a diverse pocket of delicious sandwiches but when it comes to picking favourites, it's hard to ignore Porchetta & Co. where porchetta and crackling sandwiches doused in truffle sauce are the house specialty.
EAST CHINATOWN
Rose's Vietnamese Sandwiches offers incredible value for banh mi layered with assorted cold cuts, pickled veggies and fresh sprigs of cilantro.
ETOBICOKE
Hot Italian sandwiches at SanRemo are okay, but the thing I like best at this Etobicoke bakery is the giant slab sandwiches built on whole loaves layered with cold cuts and crispy fried onions.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
BLTs and coronation chicken sandwiches are among the stellar selection of hot and cold sandwiches at Brick Street Bakery in the PATH.
JUNCTIONLocomotive in the Junction is a top pick for its breakfast sandwiches, pressed tostas and meaty pada buns loaded with house-cured or brined meats like roast chicken, porchetta or beef brisket.
JUNCTION TRIANGLESterling Social is a good bet if you want delicious made-from-scratch sandwiches with top quality meats. The humble ham and swiss here was one of the best I've had, made with hand carved chunks of roast ham with maple mayo and mustard.
KENSINGTON MARKET
There are lots of good sandwiches to be had in Kensington Market but my go-to is Sanagan's where the lunch counter serves up supremely delicious sandwiches loaded with fried chicken sandwich always impresses.
KING EASTOver two dozen grilled sandwiches at Sky Blue Sky offer enough variety to eat something different for lunch everyday of the month. If the selection overwhelms, start with
the "Say You Miss Me" with roasted beef brisket, barbecue sauce and Swiss cheese.
LEASIDE
Proper tuna melts with cheddar and tomato are among the nostalgic classics on the menu at the Millwood Melt. Along with sides of tomato soup and pickles it's like the quintessential nostalgic Canadian lunch spot.
LESLIEVILLE
The east side is home to excellent options served between sliced bread. Rashers is a good source for a BLT fix, but the real winner is Completo for its churrasco sandwiches loaded with avocado and hot sauce.
LIBERTY VILLAGE
The lunch hour hero in Liberty Village is Merci Mon Ami where baguettes are packed with things like prosciutto, roast beef, chicken souvlaki or eggplant parm.
LITTLE ITALYWhile Bitondo's and San Francesco Foods duke it out for the title of best Italian sandwich in this hood, Yunes' Fish Sandwiches (The Fish Store) is a worthwhile lunch option where fresh grilled fish sandwiches are a highlight.
NORTH YORK
Classic deli is the specialty at Ben & Izzy where pastrami, corned beef and rubens on rye are among the favourites. Inquire about the knish-wich -- it's nothing short of exceptional.
QUEEN WESTQueen West is like sandwich shop central but my fave is the seasonal soft shell crab sandwich from Fresh Off The Boat. It's one impressive and delicious seafood sandwich.
ROSEDALE
Don't be deterred by the line-up that snakes out the door at lunch hour - it moves fast anyway and it's only a testament to the greatness of Black Camel sandwich shop. Pulled pork, brisket and BLTs are among the house specialties.
SCARBOROUGH
Focaccia layered with deli meats and veal or meatballs on a bun from the well stocked Italian hot table at Agincourt Bakery are exceptional examples of the fresh, home-style foods made with love at this longstanding lunch destination.
ST. CLAIR WESTThe Stockyards does many things well and sandwiches are no exception. The menu features five varieties stacked with delicious goodies from the smoker like pulled pork, brisket and bacon.
ST. LAWRENCE MARKET
Carousel Bakery's peameal is perhaps the most famous sandwich in the city, beating out other stellar sandwiches like Buster's lobster roll and Mustachio's fried eggplant.
WEST QUEEN WESTWest Queen West has seen a recent surge of sandwich purveyors but for me Sud Forno is the winner with a line up of sandwiches on fresh house-made bread.
YONGE & BLOOR
Grab and go concept, Picnic in the underground is a great source for affordable, ready-made sandwiches stuffed with wasabi tuna, curry chicken, or brie and apple slices.
YONGE & DUNDASThe Barberian's Steak House spin-off, TLP is home to superbly tasty steak sandwich loaded on a bun with cremini mushrooms, peppers and garlic butter.
YONGE & EGLINTON
Boar is a popular pick in this neighbourhood thanks to a solid roster of veal, chicken and meatball sandwiches but the under the radar top pick is La Salumeria, a no frills Italian deli where they make old school sandwiches with thick stacks of cold cuts.
YONGE & LAWRENCEBelly Busters at Yonge and Lawrence is another old school sandwich shop, best known for submarine sandwiches slapped with cold cuts and a no frills assortment of toppings on squishy bread.
YONGE & ST. CLAIR
The toasty "Spicy Bird" sandwich with buffalo chicken, blue cheese and shredded carrots is among the many reasons Delica Kitchen is my top pick in this neighbourhood.
What did I miss? Disagree with my selections in the comments.
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