Kriss’s oxymoronic “upscale diner” features the usual suspects, such as chicken wings, fries, and burgers, but everything is finessed and fancified. Confit chicken wings are dotted with XO dashi jus; beet salad is invigorated with fresh burrata; and golden spuds are saddled up with bloody mary aioli.
Metro Whether you’re looking for a quick pre-made meal to eat in between classes or your groceries for the week, the Metro (external link, opens in new window) on campus at 89 Gould Street has 10% off of groceries for students every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Just bring your OneCard and show it to the cashier when you’re checking out.
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Rosedale Black Camel sandwiches stuffed with a mountain of slow-cooked meat such as pulled pork, brisket or pulled chicken are under $10.
Copy Link Since 1982, chef and owner Satee Beharry has been an integral part of Scarborough’s culinary community, building a following long before the days of celebrity chefs, bloggers, and social media influencers.
Their grilled chicken banh mi is a highlight, with tender chicken, crunchy pickled vegetables, and aromatic herbs all working together in perfect harmony. And at just $12 or less, it’s a steal.
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The Heartbreak Chef is a charming restaurant that serves gourmet chicken sandwiches in a cozy setting. The menu offers a range of options priced from $10 to $17, including the read more Big Ass Chicken Sandwich, a satisfying and delectable choice.
Baby Point Annie’s Cuisine is this neighbourhood’s spot for cheap Caribbean, with classic options like jerk chicken and curry goat topping out at under $10.
Kensington Though the tacos at Seven Lives are filled with high-end seafood like grilled mahi mahi, spicy shrimp and smoked tuna, they’re still only $5 each.
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Copy Link Residents of leafy Dovercourt may be slightly agitated by the endless lines of customers who form in their sleepy neighborhood for this pizzeria, run by chef and sorcerer of slices Ryan Baddeley, but they’re appeased with firsthand access to fresh pies. And magical they are: Three-day slow-fermented dough straddles the realm of a Neapolitan pizza and flaky Yemeni malawah, giving off an audible ASMR snap as you bite in.
Copy Link Gandhi Roti in Toronto's Queen West neighborhood offers some of the spiciest, cheapest, most filling meals in the city. Here roti are tossed on the flat-top before being filled with various ingredients, from butter chicken to vegetable korma or West Indian curries.
The surprise bags feature items that the restaurants or stores would’ve thrown out, so you’re saving perfectly good food from going into the landfill!