Vegan
American
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out

Vegan restaurant and takeaway, specializing in plant-based sandwiches as well as offering a lasagna, cashew Caesar salad, and side dishes such as arancini and mac n' cheese. Tiramisu and hazelnut chocolate bar for dessert. Sample of sandwiches include filet o' fish, vegan corn beef, meatball sub, and fried vegan chicken. Est. 2021. Relocated from 1214 Dundas St W. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm.


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14 Reviews

First Review by MarkBSB

drea1981

Points +1060

Vegan
09 Dec 2024

Delicious food and atmosphere

Great staff / great food and nice portions! I will definitely be going back
Lasagna was amazing as was the garlic knots and mozzarella sticks . Also the salmon dish and olive cake

vegantravelerfinds

Points +545

Vegan
24 Nov 2024

Great eggs benny

Loved the eggs benny I got, perfect home fries and the nonno’s ham was delicious

BeansOnToast

Points +537

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

A Very Good Diner with good options, needing more.

Went there today for Brunch with lowered expectations (based on my experiences at Gia) but I was pleasantly surprised at how many choices turned into good ones I'll be returning for. Stefano's Diner came from Stefano's Sandwiches and now that they use Nonno's Meats, they can offer more Sandwich options outside of what they have. Their Breakfast Sandwich was good (after I asked for a slice of cheese and had them remove the arugula chili mayo and avocado). Their Eggs Benny was so-so, needing more tang in their Hollandaise Sauce. The Italian Sub had good meat (From Nonno's Deli but honestly, drive to Hamilton and go directly to their store for more sub choices) needing to be adjusted to the toppings I like. The Smash Burger was the best burger I've had (just ask for no caramelized onions and no Russian Dressing). Just amazing! Come back just for this. The Crispy Maitake Mushroom Sandwich was mushy and tasted bland. A "Featured Special" that just wasn't. The Mac and Cheese (without Breadcrumbs and Chives) was nice. It reminded me of Mathilda's from years ago when it was made so well. Their Dessert Menu had Gia's Olive Oil cake. I avoided that like the plague. A very nice expansion that I hope will also expand their sandwich and deli options with Nonno's meats. The staff were wonderful. I am coming back here.

Pros: Smash Burger - No Onions nor dressing. Add cheese., Mac And Cheese. No breadcrumbs nor chives., Breakfast Sandwich. No Avo/arugula/mayo. Add chees

Cons: Eggs Benny needs a better Hollandaise., Italian Sub needs more toppings like tomatoes. , Milkshakes if this is going to be a Diner.

emveg85

Points +34

Vegan
11 Nov 2024

You need to eat here!

We enjoyed two sandwiches and fries. All the food looked incredible and we can’t wait to slowly try everything. Very friendly staff, beautiful spot and delicious comfort food. So happy we got to try this new vegan gem. Can’t wait to come back!

Pros: Good prices , Delicious comfort food, Excellent service

Cons: No cons!

Zinho

Points +56

Vegan
04 Nov 2024

Delicious and Delightful

Lovely restaurant with thoughtful attention to details across the board. It opened just a few weeks ago and everything was perfect. The menu is extensive and our choices were delicious. We ordered takeout at the restaurant but plan to return repeatedly to eat in. Fans of Gia will be thrilled.

Pros: Eggplant parmigiana and baby gem salad. , The setting, ambience and service. , Menu options.

jaerbon

Points +48

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

This place rules

We feasted at Stefano's! Garlic knots, Eggs Benedict, and Italian Sub were all fantastic! Fried potatoes were extra crispy and delicious, and the mimosas were especially tasty, both the traditional and blood orange. The vegan meats on the sandwich were phenomenal, can't say I've had three types on a sandwich before that were all unique and excellent. The staff was super friendly, music was great, and the aesthetic of the place was charming. We just totally pigged out and had an awesome time. We're not from Toronto so will be missing this place hard until our next visit.

sof711

Points +38

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Amazing brunch spot!

Came here for a late brunch. We got the garlic knots, eggs benedict, and an Italian sub. Everything was amazing! The ham they use on the sandwich and on the eggs benedict was super flavorful. I also had a mimosa and my partner had a local beer. It’s great that they do brunch until 4pm and had so many things on the menu we’d definitely want to come back and try everything. The staff were super friendly and let us hang out for a while. It’s a bit pricey but totally worth it for the quality of the food and cozy atmosphere. One of the best all vegan spots we’ve been to in Toronto.

Pros: Super friendly staff , Great atmosphere

Vgnting

Points +58

Vegan
01 Nov 2024

Great place for classics made vegan

Went on Oct 31, 2024. Had the mozzarella sticks, lasagna, sub, and salmon. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend 10/10

Ken.thompson

Points +823

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Really enjoyed! Great sandwiches

Loved the sandwiches. Yes, a bit pricy, but they’re filling and prices have gone up everywhere! Can’t wait to go back.

Pros: Great Italian sandwiches

Cons: A bit expensive, but life’s expensive

js-toronto

Points +1192

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

This place has potential

We went during the soft open, so they were working out many kinks. I had tried their sandwiches before at Gia’s and was always impressed. Everything we had here was just a 3/5 - the textures weren’t quite right and the taste wasn’t as good as it could have been, with the exception of the stellar Italian sub. I just don’t think the prices match what you get, especially during the soft open, but they’re too high for the quality. I would love to see this place succeed, I’m looking forward to returning when they’ve opened fully and will update my review then. The staff are incredible! I hope they bring back the fried chicken and the fish sandwich.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-12

Pros: Italian sub was great, Friendly staff, Cute location

Cons: Extremely overpriced, Nothing blew us away

maulydaft

Points +649

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

It was good...but...

10 years ago I would have thought the sandwiches were fabulous and wouldn't have scoffed at paying more than what other vegan fair was charging.

But I'm being spoiled here in Toronto. The sandwiches were good but I wasn't bowled over. Likely the price held me back. The hefty $14+ gets you just the sandwich. I liked the chicken but it was similar to all the other deep fried chicken now available in town.

Actually, thinking about it more, I realize they are smaller version of the now closed "Too Cool for School" bakery (honestly I could never remember the name of that place!) Smaller and more expensive.

Also, the sandwiches aren't really available all the time? Just a special pop up at that location? Or just every Sunday? It's a little vague...

Pros: Tasty, Oat milks

Cons: Price/no side of anything, When exactly can you get them?

MianWei

03 May 2023

The bakery was called "Through Being Cool"

maulydaft

26 Jun 2023

I know, I was making a joke😄:D I miss that place a lot :)

chupalo

Points +57

Vegetarian
19 Jul 2021

They never disappoint!

We have tried a number of different sandwiches but I always come back to the eggplant Parmesan with the fresh basil. Soo good! And the mac & cheese is super!

peresan

Points +92

Vegan
29 May 2021

Great experience

Really liked my eggplant sandwich, loved the Caesar salad.

Pros: Lots of awesome vegan options , Friendly staff, Patio coming soon

Cons: Expensive

MarkBSB

Points +123

Vegan
02 Apr 2021

A-maz-ing food

Price is a little high due to that fact that it does not come with sides.
The fried chicken was crazy good.
The corned beef equally as good.
Friendly staff as I entered to pick up my order.
Website to place an order was simply.

I regret not taking any photos:( —— so I went back the next day lol. This place is so good.
Again staff was top notch.
Thanks for the Espresso

Updated from previous review on 2021-04-01

Pros: Friendly , Food, Yes the food




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