Uno Mustachio

We have been going to this place for so long but last month when my sister and I went there. There was this big grumpy looking guy (possibly the manager or owner) standing behind the counter. We were looking at the menu and ready to order and there was no line up, the guy all the sudden pointed at us saying «You! stay there, Yes, You! Stay There» … We were both appalled and surprised by his rudeness… It’s like an episode out of the TV show, we will not be going back. The sandwich is over priced and dry. Nothing special. Won’t recommend to any of my friends.

This place is the real deal. I was at the market thinking Peameal, until I went downstairs and decided to hit Mustachio’s.
Got the veal and eggplant sammy — fantastic! Lots of sandwich, good toppings, perfect sauciness, all around a great, cheap spot to eat for lunch.

I love this place, they are very nice and quick. The veal is fantastic choice for the California sandwiches. They use to have the focaccia bread. Not sure if they have them back in stock. But I’m always satisfied and full when I grab a sandwich from here.

Uno is one of those places that’s always been there. They were with me from childhood through college, and temporarily forgotten. I recently remembered them via RITUAL. I rolled up like a VIP. (not like my college days scrounging around for cash)
I had the eggplant veal, the works. The toppings great. The bun typical. The sauce just right. If you order at the start of the lunch hour, when the veal and eggplant are just out of the fryer, pure perfection. As the lunch hour moves along, the breading gets softer and some of the things you want may sellout.
Prices have gone up over the years, but it’s expected. 9.50 for my sandwich. I remember it being bigger and more filling. I finished the whole thing by myself quite easily.
Still a solid italian sandwich. I’m glad I remembered them.

I LOVE this place, this is often my go to place for my Friday night cheat meal, i’ll slip out of work a little early (3pm,) because sadly they start closing early and these Sammy’s go damn fast. Showing up late means you’ll have to pick through what’s left, which is still pretty good, but they don’t compare to the freshly made and very awesome «Godfather» sandwich which is served on a fresh Kaiser bun, along with sautéed, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and hot peppers, provolone cheese, tomato sauce, then layered with either chicken or veal along with their delicious fried eggplant and then finally dusted with parmesan, so good…
This Sammy is massive and extremely filling, for the price, you get more than enough food. I can eat my fair share, and I can barely finish this sandwich. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place :)

I’ve been here a few times, and it’s been pretty consistent. I love getting the veal parm with eggplant and cheese cause it has a nice veal flavour with the lightly breaded eggplant, cheese and I get mine with hot peppers to round it all off.
The place also has good service, the people there are nice and always pretty helpful.
The sandwich is pretty big, and is a good eat in the St. Lawrence Market.

I don’t know. I feel people hype this place up that my expectation was very high. But sadly, I was slightly disappointed with my sandwich. Even though the sandwich was big with lots of sauce, I feel like it lacked some flavor. There wasn’t any kick to it. I got the «uno» classic veal sandwich for almost $ 8. That’s pretty steep for just a sandwich. The meat wasn’t flavorful or juicy. I asked for everything on my sandwich, but the guy only put onions and peppers, no mushrooms. I didn’t noticed until I started eating the sandwich. This place must be doing something right because the line was long during lunch time. Unfortunately it wasn’t a big hit for me.

It was for sure better than the famous «bacon» spot in the same building. It was a bit on the pricey side for a sandwich, but I think it was worth the wait the money. The meat and the eggplant were both very flavorful and juicy.

Located on the lower floor of St. Lawrence Market, Uno Mustachio is one of THE most popular places in the entire building (perhaps with the exception of Buster’s Sea Cove), judging by the crazy long line. Luckily, they have a good system going and are able to move the line quickly because their sandwich options are pretty simple and basic. You get either one, two, or three items on your sandwich (i.e. eggplant, veal, etc.), as well as any of four toppings. I ordered a veal parma eggplant and my friend ordered I think something with chicken — each of the sandwiches was less than $ 10 after tax and they were both HUGE. Despite that, they are really easy to eat because the breading on the veal is so light and thin, I LOVED IT. Maybe I was just super hungry that day, but I inhaled that beast, and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I mean don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely a super filling meal, but you won’t feel too gross and fatty afterwards even though it’s quite a lot of fried food in one sandwich. But I didn’t find it greasy at all, and actually it was deliciously flavourful too with the toppings and tomato sauce… ugh just so good, MUST TRY.

I used to be a huge fan of the veal and eggplant sandwiches when I worked in the area and would take my lunch breaks at St. Lawrence Market. The place was definitely five stars without a doubt.
The visits became less frequent to the point it became a treat when the office moved location and we had a dedicated colleague do the sandwich runs every other month or so. She even had a spreadsheet with everyone’s orders and pre-​ordered the sandwiches ahead of time for pickup. The sandwich system was what she called it and we loved it.
I remembered the queue used to be very intimidating and ordering reminds me of the Seinfeld episode of the soup nazi, but I would always order my usual veal and eggplant on a kaiser bun with everything except hot peppers and extra sauce. Credit goes to the staff for moving the line quickly and working methodically with one another, but sometimes they do make mistakes when someone takes too long and the order gets messed up which ruins the assembly line.
I loved the veal and eggplant sandwich so much that I would always be able to finish the whole sandwich no problem, that’s the bonus of being active and a big eater because these sandwiches do get soggy and probably won’t taste good for dinner and definitely not the next day. Although, I cannot say for sure as I never have any leftovers… haha
On a recent visit, a friend and I went during late afternoon (well after the lunch rush), so there was no lineup, no problem ordering and since we had a late breakfast, we decided to share the sandwich. Good thing we shared because what a disappointment the sandwich was. The kaiser bun tasted a little stale and the sauce was too salty (luckily I forgot to order extra sauce). It definitely didn’t look or taste like the sandwich which I was accustomed to and used to love.
Thankfully the veal and eggplant were still lightly battered and tender in taste. It was just a shame that it wasn’t a tasty sandwich that I enjoyed, perhaps we should have ordered during the lunch rush as maybe that would have changed the flavours and freshness of the sandwich.
I think not, because a good place should have good food all the time no matter what time of day.
I think I’ll just stick to Bitondo or San Francesco in Little Italy. Now they do veal and eggplant sandwiches right all the time.

While this place is known for their sandwiches, and while their sandwiches are really tasty. They also serve pasta! And a lot of it, for cheap! It’s about $ 5 (for just sauce and cheese) and you get a substantial amount of it. The pasta is pretty good too!
Another one of my regular lunch options as it is very affordable for what you get!

Five stars hands down.
I come at least once a week and order a veal godfather fully loaded. Which translates into a Veal Parma eggplant with mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños. This is a big sandwich so make sure your hungry.
Yes the staff are a bit short on patience, but how hard could it be to order a sandwich? Be prepared when the assembler asks you for your order. Say it clearly and move on to the cash without hesitation. I actually enjoy the soup nazi like vibe especially since it moves the lines quite quickly. Even a 20 person line-​up clears in less than 8 – 10 minutes.
I usually park on Market street (illegally) and run in to grab the above sandwich. By the time I make it back home or to my office the sandwich has had about 10 minutes to «settle». By that point the sandwich has absorbed some of the tomato sauce without getting soggy.
Overall this is a great spot for a cheap but epic lunch.

2.5 stars — huge sandwich, good price, tastes alright but kind of oily.
I usually get the Veal & Eggplant which is really what Uno is famous for. The chicken or veal slice is huge but deep fried. This is where things go off for me. Once you add the eggplant which is also deep fried, I find the sandwich is too oily /​fried. They used to have a grilled chicken option but I dont see it on the menu anymore.
The sandwich is served with tomato sauce, onions, peppers and some other options. I find the bun is rather dry (but no worry — it will be soggy by the time your done from the tomato sauce).
Portion is ridiculously large and good value for the money.
It gets busy on a weekday at lunch — this is a common destination for the office towers. The lunch line look’s crazy, but moves quickly.
Warning — staff expect you to know what you want, they are trying to move the line quickly and don’t appreciate lots of questions /​indecision.
P. S. — I tried the pasta as well — also 2.5 star rated.
BK

Looking for a great sandwich? This place has the best Italian sandwiches in Toronto hands down. $ 8.00 gets you a ‘loaded’ sandwich and $ 10 (gets you a couple of couple of extra toppings like cheese) I had the ‘chicken and eggplant sandwich loaded with onions, peppers, mushroom, tomato sauce and cheese. These masterpieces easily feed 2 people. The service is fast, the food here is made fresh everyday, and there is a very good selection to choose from. If you are in St Lawrence and have a craving for an authentic Italian sandwich, stop here, but bring CASH as they do not accept debit or credit cards!

I picked up a veal and eggplant parmigiana sandwich the other day and I was impressed. $ 8 gets you a huge sandwich that’s guaranteed to satiate even the largest of appetites.
I went during off-​peak hours, so the line wasn’t too bad. There was a line of approximately 10 people an hour earlier. Even with the line, service is pretty quick and efficient. Friendly? Maybe not so much.
I believe Uno Mustachio excels in its breading and deep frying. Both the veal and eggplant are thinly sliced and breaded. They maintain excellent crunch without being too greasy.
Like others have mentioned, I’d opt-​in for the hot peppers. They really add a much appreciated heat element to the sandwich. The peppers also add some moisture to the sandwich. A common minor complaint is that the sandwich is a bit on dry side. Asking for peppers or extra sauce helps.
Overall, a very good parmigiana sandwich. I don’t think it gets much better. I still give the nod to California Sandwiches, since I enjoy their red sauce and freshness. Sometimes I feel the sandwiches at Uno Mustachio end up sitting under the heat lamp and lose some flavor as a result. Try to get a fresh one.

Love their veal eggplant sandwich and great location… I love taking the occasional lunch break and walking over for a sandwich…

Great place to get a Italian chicken or veal parm with eggplant. Toppings are included in the price. Ask for extra sauce!

Had lunch here on Thursday. It was packed with tourists and people who work in the area. We waited in line for a good twenty minutes. I love chicken cutlet sandwiches so I often go to California Sandwiches, this place might become the new place that I go to! The line for this place is long and I now know why — their sandwiches are really tasty! My mum ordered the spaghetti and she said that it was pretty good as well. The prices here are quite reasonable. This place is cash only so you can’t use your credit or debit cards here.
Good for: out of towners, lunch

Uno Mustachio’s specialty would be their Veal & Eggplant Parmagiana ($ 8 — $ 9sh) — comes with Peppers & Mushrooms on Focaccia. This sandwich’s HUGE — most people can’t even finish it. Their breading isn’t that thick, which’s good since you can still taste the veal & eggplant. The bread’s fresh, however they need to put more sauce in the sandwich; It’s a bit dry (just ask for extra sauce). However, the meat, veggie, sauce & bread all blend in very nicely.
Overall — You’ll get your food decently fast — 6 mins or so. The portion’s freaking huge and the sandwich’s pretty good. **3 ½ stars overall**

Ducked down here from work for a quick lunch. As it was a Wednesday, it wasn’t too busy.
You definitely have to go for one of the Italian sandwiches. They are very generous on the fillings and even though the filling is crumbed, it didn’t taste greasy or overly oily. We got a chicken and eggplant parmigiana sandwich. We omitted the peppers and onions but did get the mushrooms. They then slather some italian tomato sauce on it.
Check out my picture for a cross section of our sandwich. I had to share it with my husband. The flavours went very nicely together. The photo doesn’t do it justice though but atleast you can see the really thinly cut crumbed chicken and eggplant slices.
The kaiser roll it comes in is perfect because it is crunchy on the outside but not tough to chew through like ciabata.
I was worried it would be really messy to eat but it was fine, no drips or soggy bits.
Now we don’t really have sandwiches like this in Sydney but I’ve noticed that italian sandwiches are big in Toronto especially ones with meatballs in it. So I guess I’m no expert, but I do know yummy food when it goes in my mouth!
Love love love this place. Counting down the days until I can go back … need to leave enough time between visits so I don’t look like a glut!