Cheesewerks

Cheesewerks 56 Bathurst St. 416 243 3327

I love to try new spots for dining. I also like to have fun with the people I am with. My dear friend E and I went to Tuscany together. We didn’t have a moment of tension. Everything was an adventure and we loved it all. My friend really loves diners and small informal dining spots. I always try to find something different when we are going to meet. It is hard to believe that the ‘common’ Cheese Sandwich is making a big hit in the gourmet market. Of course these are not just regular cheese sandwiches.
Cheesewerks has only been open for a few months. They are located on Bathurst Street at Wellington. We couldn’t believe how many people were already familiar with this trendy spot. The place is fairly large. One wall is plain cement. In the middle of the room modern and tasteful long tables and chairs are placed for the diners. No fancy service here. Forget tablecloths and white glove service. When you enter the restaurant you face a large counter. You place your order from one of the many servers behind the counter. I was impressed with the friendly efficient staff. Your name is called when your sandwich is ready. All the sandwiches are prepared on bread from St John’s Bakery. I don’t need to say any more. It is all artisan bread. My sourdough bread was delicious. E had raison walnut bread that went so well with her cheese filling. Ketchup and sauces are extra and well worth the price. For $.0.75 you can order homemade ketchup or jalapeno sauce (Yummy) There are a variety of Soups available and delicious looking Brownies were calling out to me.
No item is more than $10.00. There are many different fillings for the sandwiches. A variety of meats are available in some of the more exotic creations. They are all made to order on the spot. They arrive warm, gooey and so appetizing.
Several types of food goodies are on sale. Samples of their fresh homemade granola were available for tasting. How delicious! Wine and beer are also available.
I ordered a Havarti Cheese Sandwich with Arugula. E felt decadent with her Brie, Caramelized Onions and Peach Jam on that tasty bread.
This is such a friendly spot. The food was ‘decadently delicious.’
They sponsor a variety of specialty evenings that also sound like fun.
On Feb. 8, 2012 meet Nicole Bzikot, cheese maker of Ontario’s premier sheep milk cheese producers, Best Baa Dairy.
February 14 you can honor Valentine’s Day with the I’m Fond’ of U. It’s couple’s night at Cheesewerks. It is an evening of luxurious Artisan Cheese Fondue that will certainly set the mood.
All the cheese products are 100% Canadian. This is originality and creativity at its best. Check it out at cheesewerks.com