Black Camel

First time I’ve been here was because my friend suggested it. He highly recommended it and since then, I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. Years later, I come back here and it’s still delicious as ever! My friend also really liked it, devoured it in a minute or two.
The service itself is really fast, because they basically have the meat ready so it’s just a matter of putting in a bun. So when you order, you get 2 choices of sauce and I just ask what’s the best for my beef brisket and they said the BBQ and chipotle sauce.
You can smell the awesomeness from the outside, as apparently, they smoke their meat outside. Yum!
The place has a very limited seating, but I’ve only really seen a couple of other stay to eat. People were usually just in and out.
Overall, if you’re in this area, right cross Rosedale station, stop by and be satisfied!

This place goes above and beyond — I don’t give 5’s that often. The place needs to be exceptional and black camel is exceptional in every way. Amazing customer service, sandwich is made in timely fashion, and the best, most delicious beef brisket sandwich I have ever tasted.
They recommended the beef brisket with bbq sauce, and caramelized onions — I tried that and have been getting it ever since. I chose horseradish as my second sauce, and adding cheese adds an extra layer of delicious complexion if you are feeling like you want to splurge.
My only complaint is that the amazing experience of eating the sandwich eventually has to end. But alas, all good things must come to an end, that is until my next trip to black camel !

The sandwiches here are NSFW — I had to eat this with a fork at my desk or else the contents would have splattered everywhere! I ordered the renowned beef brisket sandwich with fontina cheese, caramelized onions, chamoula (?) mayo and pesto sauce along with a side of ‘slaw for dinner tonight. I can’t say I wasn’t disappointed after reading the glowing reviews about the brisket — the meat is plentiful as others have said, but not too flavourful. The sauces are a nice touch (as were the other toppings) but I didn’t feel too satisfied overall. The ‘slaw was alright. I suspect the food probably tastes better freshly cooked (I delivered) so I’d definitely consider giving this place a try again in the future! The sandwich hunt continues.

Loved the food, quick service, kind and welcoming employees, and had a great experience all around. Will definitely be coming back

I tried the pulled pork sandwich. The pulled pork sandwich I remember from Texas was juicy and tender. This pulled pork sandwich is on the dry side. Where did the pork fat go??? And not enough sauce. Bun wasn’t warmed up. My search of a succulent pulled pork in Toronto continues.
2 stars for texture
1 star for pork fat
3 stars for flavor
4 stars for the people’s smile in the shop

The sandwiches here are pretty good. I tried the Pulled BBQ Pork Shoulder, awesome.
And the Chili is great too. Seeing customers coming in non-​stop for nearly 30 mins. That’s how busy they were.

Super tiny place and had one thing on the menu for vegetarians. I have definitely had a better roasted veggie sandwich before for half the price i payed here.
Not going back

I’d been to Black Camel once before and had eaten the pulled pork sandwich and thought it was just okay. But they had just opened at that point, so I’ve been meaning to give them another shot.
I returned a few days ago and ordered the Slow Roasted Beef Brisket, to which I added the Black Camel BBQ Sauce. First of all, the sauce was so sparingly applied that I could hardly taste it. The meat itself was passable but extremely forgettable. It had been cut into tiny little cubes, which made me think they were trying to hide something. (Was it yesterday’s meat, perhaps?)
I got sick of eating it about halfway through, but I’m a pig so I finished it. I doubt I’ll ever return.

Perhaps one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in Toronto. Tried the brisket and the BLT with chicken. Topping choices were easy to select and very complimentary. Good beverage selection. Good prices. Expertly crafted sandwiches. My only gripe was there were no spicy options.
Definitely a resto I’ll hit up again. Next time bring a book to read across the street on a nice summer day.

Honestly, this is the best sandwich you are going to get in Toronto.
For all those saying the «hype» is not real, please. Their bread, meat, toppings are of great quality and ridiculously consistent, something that is hard to come by in Toronto. Plus their staff are always friendly and happy, never snobby.
I would recommend the beef brisket for a hearty hot sandwich and the seared steak for take out as it is tasty at room temp.

Quick food. Friendly service. Staff come and collect wrappers at the end. They come out to bring you the food. There isn’t much to knock about those place.
If you need parking, Rosedale Street parking is generally friendly but you better look out for the signs. I’m sure it’s not free all the time. Just a short walk.
Otherwise, right across from the subway station is very convenient.
The BLT chicken has a really good taste to it. Seating is limited but that’s OK, their sandwiches stay together so it’s easy.
Wonder if they switch to the menu every so often. I think that’s be really good for a place that just serves sandwiches.

A great little sandwich shop right across the street from Rosedale station. I’d heard of this place before but I didn’t realize how close it was to me, might as well check it out! Their menu is quite small but what they do offer is pretty fantastic, and you can customize your sandwich with a bunch of different sauce and topping choices.
I got their vegetarian sandwich (they may be known for their beef brisket and pulled pork but they know their veggies too) w/​Black Camel BBQ sauce, charamoula mayo, & fontina cheese. As other reviewers have mentioned, the fontina cheese is a must; the sandwich itself was packed with flavour but the cheese really finished it off. I’d also recommend those two sauces because they’re uniquely Black Camel (not to mention delicious)!
For under $ 10, it was a surprisingly filling meal. I just probably won’t be coming here often because of the limited choices.

The sandwich hype is real. Based on reviews and word of mouth, we came here on a Saturday around 1:00 PM, and it was very, very busy. The lineup was non-​stop, and it looked like many people were coming in to pick up orders as well (so if you don’t plan on eating in, call ahead). Overall, an absolutely delicious meal with meat that just melts in your mouth.
First, the parking situation. We first parked on the side streets adjacent to the restaurant, until we realized it was by permit only, so we left in the fear of getting towed (getting towed as a result of hunting down a sandwich shop would have been a pretty embarrassing story). We looked around for free parking but couldn’t find any, so we ended up parking at the lot just south of the restaurant (right across from Rosedale subway station), where it’s $ 1.25 every half hour. Lesson learned — take the subway. Or, pay for parking. Whatever works.
Second, the food. It was super messy to eat, but so delicious. We ordered: a) the Pulled Chicken with the Black Camel BBQ sauce and Charamoula Mayo and Roasted Red Peppers, and b) the Slow Roasted BBQ Beef Brisket with more Black Camel BBQ Sauce and Caramelized Onions. You get two sauces with each sandwich, included in the price. Sandwiches are around $ 7.50 each, and if you want additional toppings like onions, peppers, cheese, etc., it’s $ 0.90 cents each. Overall, a delicious sandwich, albeit very messy to eat. They stuff these buns with meat (honestly, the meat overpowered the bun). The beef melts in your mouth, and was extremely fresh. The chicken actually tasted like chicken (none of that bland, rubbery stuff). The bun was also very soft and chewy, and didn’t rub up against the roof of your mouth (don’t you hate that?). The Charamoula Mayo was out of this world flavourful (think of a sweet, creamy version of sriracha). Definitely get this as one of the sauces for your sandwich, it’ll make your day.
While it looks like a cheap sandwich on the outset, it still adds up once you add toppings. For two people, with tax, we paid around $ 22.

The slow-​roasted beef brisket at Black Camel is one of the best things ever squished between soft buns. Goddamn that’s a good brisket sandwich. Supremely tasty, abundantly tender beef… simply melt-​in-​your mouth, meaty goodness.
I order mine with their homemade BBQ sauce or homemade charamoula mayo (or both if I’m feeling extra saucy). I also enjoy caramelized onions on top.
Probably one of the best sandwiches in Toronto.

After having heard a lot of good things about this place, I decided to finally try it out! I have yet to be «wowed» by a sandwich shop since I arrived in Toronto. Unfortunately, this place was no exception. To be honest, it is quite pricey for what you are paying for. I had gotten the beef brisket with caramelized onions and cheese and it came out to be around $ 12? I felt like this was a sandwich that I could have either made myself or picked up from the many sandwich places around Toronto. It is a good place to grab something to eat if you pass by, but I would not make effort to come all the way down here.

I’ve been here twice.,. not sure if I’ll come a 3^rd time.
The first time, the guy working there recommended some topics to add (they are just under a buck per extra topping). Unfortunately I don’t quite remember the toppings that were added, but it ended up being a pretty decent sandwich for just over $ 10.
The second time, I tried just the beef briskit + sauce. I actually didn’t think that was very special. I liked the bbq sauce, but my main complaint is that there’s not really enough meat. The bun itself is pretty huge, so the ratio is just off IMO. If the bun was smaller with more meat, I’d say it would be a 4 star rating.
If I do return, I’ll definitely add 2 – 3 toppings, because the meat itself isn’t enough to make this a great sandwich.

This is the best sandwich place in toronto. Get the brisket, with house bbq sauce and chalamoula mayo. Its tangy, rich and savory. The brisket is chopped up and easy to eat. The bun is chewy and fresh. The pulled pork is decent as well, but could be a bit dry sometimes.
They have a certain number of buns each day, so be sure to call ahead before you get there. This is really the only knock on this place. One time I called and they had a few buns left… got there, and the guy in front ordered the last sandwich and I was out of luck.

Their food are real food! So delicious! Love it so much~
Not pricy but great portion of meat. I ordered brisket with chipolte mayo and their house made bbq sauce. There are lots of brisket in the sandwich and their sauce was really to die for! Actually I thought their sandwich bread was not good enough. The bread seemed not very fresh and should be grilled to warm or hot. Awesome place! The staff was also very friendly and provided a tiny menu that you can tick off what you want on that, give it to them, then they can be quickly served to save your time.
I would defintely come back and try their pulled pork or other selections. Try it please!

Best sandwich ever !
Depuis que j’ai emménagé à Toronto, je suis à la recherché d’endroits sympas pour manger (et je trouve qu’ici c’est pas facile). Mais cet endroit est fantastique!
Étant végétarienne, je n’ai teste que celui au légumes. Mais je peux vous dire que c’est le meilleur que j’ai mangé depuis bien longtemps.
Black camel merci pour cet orgasme culinaire!

Small sandwich shop with a menu size that matches. Not many seats available so it would be a good idea to avoid lunch rushes or either get the sandwich to go. If the weather is nice out, enjoying the sandwich across the street at the park would be a good idea.
Beef brisket was tender and moist. Toppings are a definite must to make the sandwich even better. The BBQ sauce was sweet but mixing it with the chipotle mayo would give the sauce and sandwich an extra dimension. Had a bite of a sandwich with the basil pesto mayo and that was surprisingly delicious with the meat. The sauces were all very flavourful and went well with the sandwiches. The bun was lacking something to make this sandwich even better but it held its shape fine.
Overall, will definitely come back to try the other sandwiches and possibly the chili.

BEST SANDWICH IN TORONTO.
I love this place. The service is quick and its just good honest food.
BEEF BRISKET: I judge a good sandwich on the bread as well, and this bread works so well with the brisket. Its not that generic bread that you get at BBQ. It’s so much better! The brisket is just cooked right. You get two sauces for free but you have to pay for your toppings. The sandwich works out to be around 10 bucks. Which is not bad at all!
I got the BBQ sauce, sautee mushrooms and the oven roasted tomatoes!
YUM! This is my go-​to place when I am in Rosedale! This is a must try place, I’m in love!