When I need a delicious meal and
I’m on a budget (which, let’s be
real, is all the time), my first stop is
Sky Blue Sky Sandwich Company.
You’ve probably heard about this
place already — it’s that Wilco themed
sandwich shop that opened
up a few years ago — but you’ve
probably never seen it.
Sky Blue Sky is tucked away on the 2nd floor of a
building a block past Bathurst and
Bloor and is, hands down, my favourite
place to get a sandwich in the
city.
Each sandwich is made fresh
to order, and all the ingredients
are fresh too — the fruits and veggies
are all purchased at the Korean
fruit markets in the neighbourhood.
They make their own bread, several
different kinds (always toasted
to perfection), and the sandwiches
they offer are the most brilliant mixes:
the “Casino Queen” has smoked
turkey, balsamic onion marmalade,
bacon, and avocado, and the
veggie-friendly “My Darling” has
the bizarre but delicious combo of
creamy cashew butter with sliced
cucumber. Each sandwich is just
under $5, so go ahead and help
yourself to some soup, also made
in-house, which I swear has always
cured any bad mood I’ve been in.
The whole experience of eating here
will give you a warm feeling. The
owners are always smiling, and they
are very passionate about the food.
I’ve had several in-depth conversations
with them about the best kind
of honey mustard. You should not
miss this place: it’s easy on the wallet,
and the sandwiches are crafted
to perfection.
