Three Little Pigs Sandwiches

Their thick cut fries are a favourite of mine. I had ordered the Calamar sandwich and it was done really well. I didn’t get an overcooked elastic band in my sandwich. The calamari was done just right. The calamari batter adds a nice crunch to the texture of it all.

TLP completely understands the «you eat with more than your mouth» notion. Walking in here and ordering a sandwich is like a journey for your senses. Watch as the chefs expertly toss fresh meat onto the grill and listen to the sizzle. Take in the aromas of all those soon-​to-​be sandwiches. Feel the warmth of the bun between your fingertips, and then take a bite and savour.
I used to come here for lunch when I worked in the area. It was always a treat to myself as the sandwiches are a bit on the pricier side. But you get what you pay for, these sandwiches were big! I really enjoyed the calamari and chicken sandwiches. Their ingredients are fresh and since you’re watching them make the sandwich in front of you, you know exactly what you’re getting. They are also very generous with their toppings and sauces (almost too generous as I found my first calamari sandwich a bit heavy-​handed on the mayo, but this can be easily customized). The buns are toasty Portuguese buns that are both fluffy and durable, perfect for a take-​out lunch.
I usually get my sandwiches with a side of thick cut fries and a San Pellegrino. I’d suggest not doing dine in as they barely have any spots. Service has always been very friendly and relatively quick. It’s a shame I’m not in that area anymore, I do miss those sandwiches.

quick service with reasonable prices; the burger contents to bun ration was just slightly off, making it a little bit too bread-​y for my liking. other than that, a good quick bite on the go as there weren’t really seats inside but high counters were available

Calamari sandwich is my favourite sandwich in the city!

I have seen a lot of good reviews for this place so I went with some friends to try it out. I am not really a fan. Let me start with the positives. Nice little quaint place to have a sandwich. They encourage you to draw on their wall which can be cool. Limited menu which made the choosing easier. They make a hole in the top bun for the toppings which was a good idea. Limited seats however. Someone told me it’s too prevent having to provide a washroom but I didn’t get to verify… I ordered the Duke and my wife got the calamari. The Duke was super salty. It was fairly hard to taste anything else in the sandwich. Tasted their gravy and that was super bland. Had some of the calamari and that was bland. It’s like they took all the salt from the rest of their menu and put it in my sandwich. Only saving grace is the fries. They were pretty good fries. I don’t think I will ever come back here. Didn’t like it so much that I don’t think I will give it a second chance.

Great take away sandwich shop!
Location: it is about a 1 min walk west of Yonge on Elm Street as a standalone store. Just a reminder it is not open on Sunday
Décor: Modern fresh looking interior where menu are little tags on the wall. There is seating for 4 people so best for take away. Ordering process was quick and I had to wait for about 4 – 5 mins for my made to order sandwich.
Food: I had a tough time deciding as all the choices sounded good but I eventually choose the Harrison and a cream soda to wash it down. The Harrison is sorta like a ground steak with a very neat fried panko crusted cheddar cheese. Flavour and texture combo was awesome — beef was not overcooked which blended with crispy cheese and mayo. Bun was soft and chewy.
Overall — loved the taste and flavours. I will definitely come back to try others.

I am feeling generous today as this is the 3^rd 5 star review already. Maybe it’s a Friday or maybe I’ve just been having great food lately but whatever it may be it’s all for the greater good of humanity — I said it cuz I can.
Elm street — the little tranquil street that is sandwiched between the main artery of our economic prowess and one of the most historic streets in our great city. Even though this tiny stretch bears no such grand responsibilities of the former it is however the very definition of our food culture; diverse, simple, unpretentious and most definitely delicious. In this little stretch of perhaps 500 metres you will find great Jamaican patties, delicious Hong Kong pastries, some French fare, fine steaks and Three LIttle Pig that serve amazing sandwiches.
The menu is very limited, only outdone by their meager seating offering of 1 table and 2 chairs. But whatever little they do offer is fresh and delicious. Sandwiches are made with the utmost care; calamari is tender, beef is juicy and pork is… well porky. All that goodness served between some gourmet buns of course. They use sauces liberally and the crisp vegetables are all there to enhance the star of the meal not overpower it.
And their fries are just ridiculous. More like delicious potatoes wedges!

Came here today for a quick lunch and I was glad I did. Items range from about 7 – 14 bucks and are the perfect portion for lunch. If you’re not full you can also custard tarts for dessert at about 2.50÷2.75 a piece! i was having difficulty choosing the sandwich I wanted and settled on the Harrison for about $ 10.95. I was very pleased with my choice. Think a burger but less guilt inducing, except it actually should induce guilt because it includes a fried piece of cheese. The fried cheese is paired with a jalapeño relish (not spicy at all. In fact kinda sweet so helpful with cutting through the grease and savouriness of the ground beef patty and the fried cheese. Bread was soft and fluffy and surprisingly not dry at all.
I made the mistake of not getting a pop cause I was cheapo and thought «why would I pay more than $ 1 for coke?» Well be advised that they also have san pellegrino and other interesting drinks (ranging from iced tea to fruit punch) from brands I’ve never hear from before but would love to try.
Food came relatively quickly. Be aware that the Harrison is a sliiighhtly longer wait. Staff is also friendly. Overall, will def return just cause there are still like 5 other sandwiches I need to try.

Schnitzel was good. Quality of sandwich is better than most of the restaurants in the area so I will return.

Went here on a whim about 10 minutes from their closing time and am sure glad I did. This shop serves up a sizable sandwich, that doesn’t lack in meat or condiments! What a great meal: D
The Harrison (4.5÷5): This is their Barberian’s ground steak that is sandwiched between panko crusted deep fried cheddar cheese and generously served with jalapeño & red pepper relish + roasted garlic aioli. Is your mouth watering yet? The ground steak is cooked fresh on the grill while another server slathers their soft buns with le condiments. Altogether the sandwich is a savory and wonderful concoction, that will fill any hungry belly to the brim with joy. The meat is juicy, the cheese is stretchy, and the bread is moist while still be strong enough to support what’s inside. Would highly recommend this sandwich shop to all! I will definitely be back to try the others :)
Cost (⁴⁄₅): The Harrison is $ 10.85+tax which is a fair price considering the sheer size of what you are served. More than happy to give my patronage here!
Service (⁴⁄₅): I felt kind of bad ordering 10 minutes before closing, but none of the people working there seemed annoyed, but instead treated my boyfriend and I very kindly. They did not rush us in anyway and I am glad for it. Our order came in a jiffy and we were in and out within 15 minutes!
Can’t comment too much on the ambiance since we didn’t stay for that long, but it is more of a take-​out place with about 2 seats inside. However, there are benches on the sidewalk at the front of the store where you can certainly have your sandwiches. The place itself is neat and they even have a wall where you can draw your own pigs, how cute :)
Overall, I enjoyed TLP and will be back for more!~

I think this is one of the better lunch spots near my work place. I had the fish and chips sandwich, which is only served on Fridays (heads up, contrary to the name, no fries are included with this order). Fresh fish; they definitely don’t skimp out because they give a generous portion of it. Great coleslaw topping; not an overwhelming amount of tartar sauce added. Warm buns; soft and not dry or stale at all. I also added on a side of fries and it was definitely worth it — thick and well-​seasoned steak cut fries. My only concern is price, sort of expensive for a sandwich — not something I’d get everyday.

I work on the same street as TLP so I pass by it every day. Since opening I have tried 5 of their sandwiches and not one has tempted me back for a second tasting.
They all seem to be lacking some oomph to bring out the mmmm. They are solid sandwiches of hefty proportions but ultimately fall just short in the flavour department imo.

I work right beside this place but have never been here to eat before. However, last Friday I went here by myself after a long day of work to see how this place was. I’ve seen long line ups at this place once in a while but still never came here. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s just because I always resort to the same old places to eat (I AM CHANGING NOW).
I first asked the lady at the front desk (who was very kind), what the most popular item was. She said it was «the Harrison», which is popular because it has red meat? And most people dig red meat. OH I also forgot to mention that this place is a sandwich place, and the menu is on the wall (literally), and there’s only like 5 – 6 options to choose from (I LIKE THAT THOUGH). I ordered the calamari sandwich and OMG… Probably the best sandwich I’ve had in a while.
Let me first start off by saying that EVERYTHING in this place is homemade, EXCEPT the canned coke. The calamari is cut, fried to perfection and in the middle of my meal these huge macho guys come in walking with these huge trays of cooked meat from heaven. The meat smelled BOMBBBB and these people really know how to cook. I also never thought I would say this but even though they didn’t toast the sandwich bread, I DO NOT CARE. For some reason, the crispy (SOOO CRISPY) calamari with the tartare looking sauce (?) and some acidic coleslaw they had in there as well (to cut through the richness!) was just PERFECT with the bread. I AM SURE they make their bread themselves too or at least have someone nearby who bakes it for them fresh every morning.
The squid was perfect, the frying couldn’t have been better, the sauce was perfect, the sale was perfect, and the bread was perfect. It all makes a perfect sandwich at the end of the day! The coke was good too, thank you coca cola.
I am definitely coming here for lunch and/​or dinner again sometime and so should you!

Decided to go with the Harrison sandwich which had beef, panko cheese, jalapeño relish and aioli on a bun. Pretty much a burger but it was so good. Would come back again for sure.

Totally satisfied. Tasty; delicious; filling.
Very friendly staff.

I have been to TLP twice so far and have tried the Beef Brisket Sandwich and the Calamari Sandwich.
The Beef Brisket was really good. The bun was soft and the beef was tender and full of flavour. The sandwich alone is almost 10 dollars and doesn’t include fries. If you do order fries though, they are quite thick and delicious.
The Calamari sandwich was a huge fail to me. It’s very popular and looks appetizing but it was very hard to eat and the calamari was really stringy, it grossed me out a bit. Not sure if I just got an unlucky batch, but I couldn’t even finish the whole sandwich.
This place is tiny and there is no seating area but it’s still a great lunch spot and there are a few great sandwich items on the menu!

We dropped by Three Little Pigs (TLP) for a quick lunch over the weekend, and were greeted warmly by owner Arron Barberian (owner of Barberian’s Steakhouse down the street). He was very clearly passionate about the food and service, and made a point of remembering your name when your order was up. Personal service is a nice touch, and is very hard to come by in this day and age.
Having ordered two chicken club sandwiches and some fries, we found a spot to stand by the window and eagearly awaited our sandwiches. The fries came first and were delicious steak cut fries which were perfectly crisp and well seasoned.
When the sandwiches arrived, we were a little taken aback by the size and amount of toppings, but they didn’t last very long as we were starving. The chicken thigh was perfectly cooked and not at all dry like in other sandwich shops. I found the peameal bacon decent but it didn’t really add much to the flavour if I’m honest. The buns were fresh and dusted with flour. In all, I was very impressed with the sandwiches and overall quality of the meal.
I will be back very soon, as I have since learned about the Tuesday/​Wednesday steak sandwich special. Barberian’s is a little out of my price range so I think this is a perfect opportunity to try their steak without paying through the nose.

I’ve had 3 sandwiches in a week! So yummy and all very different. Staff are super friendly and fast!
It’s pretty much a take out type of place, with a small window area to stand and eat. I bought a jar of dill pickles! Yum!
All sandwiches are pretty much under $ 10. You can’t go wrong for a hearty and healthy lunch!

Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I have tried 3 sandwiches here and all were delicious (oooh that bread), decently priced (under $ 10), freshly prepared (made to order with an open concept kitchen) and serviced fast (less than 5 minute wait for 2 sandwiches) .
I recommend getting the peameal bacon sandwich with an egg to give it that extra something special. The calamari sandwich has some great crispiness from the batter and fresh veggie topping mixed with soft bread. The biggest surprise and my favourite was the meatloaf sandwich since the meat was so moist and the sauce was tasty. Not your mom’s typical meatloaf that’s for sure.
Next time I will definitely try the steak sandwich and fries. The steak is from Barbarians Steakhouse and will only cost you about $ 13!
Diners beware: this place only has 1 bistro table for 2, a standing counter at the window and a few chairs outside.

A friend who lives in the neighbourhood tipped me off the opening of TLP (Three Little Pigs) which is a sandwich shop from the owners of Barberian’s Steak House.
Stopped in for lunch and there was a choice of 4 sandwiches — peameal, calamari, beef brisket and chicken ($ 5 each). I went with the beef brisket. It was pretty big… the kaiser bun was super soft and yummy. Beef was tender and there were a few chilli flakes for spice. Passed on the side of fries ($ 2) but was tempted by a few desserts — gluten free cookies ($ 1) and butter tarts ($ 2).
Limited seating so you can take your sandwich out to Yonge Dundas Square or a quiet corner on Ryerson campus.