St Lawrence Market/Old Town Archives

In Brunch

Le Petit Dejeuner: Breakfast Time

June 5, 2016

Le Petit Dejeuner is located near St Lawrence Market and I came here for breakfast with 2 of my friends during a quick layover in Toronto. It was Saturday and there was already a line up at 9:30am.

They are known for their breakfast, especially the waffles, so I decided to make this our rendezvous point.

I was in dire need of coffee since we’ve been up on a red eye flight. Yeah for refills!

Brussel’s Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruits and a dollop of chantilly cream. A bit of powdered sugar is sprinkled on top. Berries, honey dew, strawberries, cantaloupe, and bananas.

Brussel’s Melody has a slice of peameal bacon, egg, apple slaw and brussels style Belgian waffles. It is served with organic maple syrup from Temple Sugar Bush.

Brussels Benny with your choice of peameal bacon or bacon strips with a poached egg and apple slaw. Since we were in Toronto, you have to choose the peameal bacon.

The Brussels-style Belgian waffles were light and fluffy, but I would have preferred it to be slightly more crispy on the soutside. Breakfast was ok, but nothing really wow-ed us.

We rate Le Petit Dejeuner:

Address:
191 King Street East, Toronto

Website:
http://www.petitdejeuner.ca/

In lunch

Carousel Bakery: Peameal Bacon at St Lawrence Market

June 4, 2016

Making a quick stop in Downtown Toronto during our long layover, we got off Union Station from the UP Express Train and then walked over to St. Lawrence Market.

Carousel Bakery is known as the home of the award-winning “World Famous Peameal Bacon Sandwich. Last time in Toronto, I wasn’t able to get this. They have been at the market for over 30 years and line ups can always be seen on weekends and the weekday lunch rush.

Slices of grilled peameal bacon slices are put inside a soft country bun. It was so good! The fatty pieces of bacon just melted in our mouth.

They also have an amazing selection of over 300 types of international breads, rolls, bagels (Montreal style), baguettes and pastries.

If you have a chance to stop by St Lawrence Market in Toronto, definitely give Carouse Bakery a try for their Peameal Bacon. Make sure you bring cash too since they are cash only.

We Rate Carousel Bakery:

Address:
St. Lawrence Market, Upper Level 42

Website:
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/vendors/vendor_detail/56

In Four Beakers

Buster’s Sea Cove: Fish Sandwiches at St. Lawrence Market

May 20, 2012

Buster’s Sea Cove in the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto is very very popular and there are always long lines on Saturdays. Even though the line is quite long looking, the staff are very efficient, so it shouldn’t take too long to order and then receive your items.

BaguetteGirl, CanuckGirl, Fabo and I went here to eat lunch since we heard the fish sandwiches were to die for. Plus, there was a long lineup, so there must be a reason why they were there.

New England Clam Chowder (S- $3.80) comes with a small cup of goldfish crackers. CanuckGirl thought it was good but not very creamy.

Calamari & Salad ($9.95) was actually just a box of calamari and then a box of salad. The calamari tasted fresh, but it wasn’t very crispy. It comes with a marinara type of sauce. The salad was pretty usual but it does come with a balsamic vinegar.

Shrimp in Rose & Herb Sauce ($11.95) comes with a bed of basmati rice and slaw. Fabo enjoyed the size and freshness of the shrimp.

Grilled Salmon Sandwich ($8.95) comes with a side of slaw. BaguetteGirls usual orders the sandwiches at Busters.

I stole a bit of BaguetteGirl’s sandwich and the salmon was so tender and perfectly done! I usually hate cooked salmon, but it was just so moist and delicious.

Overall, the seafood tasted very fresh and is a great place to go for a good lunch at the St. Lawrence Market. Definitely a go-to place if you visit the market!

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