Foodwares Market

Was sucked in by how fancy the place looked, but I am pretty disappointed with the food. I got the smoked salmon pressed sandwich and it was super salty. I couldn’t even enjoy it. It was probably the excessive amount of capers that was in it. I would not eat here again. I could get a better sandwich downtown for $ 9 + tax. Fast fresh is 10 with tax and its so much better.
Service wise, both the people making the food and cashier were very nice. So if you like subpar food from a fancy-​ish place with a smile, this place might be for you.

They are trying to be fancy here. Similar concept as Marche, just more fancy. My wife had this «Sushi Feature» that has four pieces of crab meat roll with three half-​pieces of Veggie roll wrapped in rice paper and a touch of Thai sauce. It’s not bad. I had the fish and chip… presentation was fancy… but batter was too thick, and the chips were dry. A little disappointing.

Hit or miss with this place. I’ve tried a few things and I’ve had the chicken souvlaki twice. The first time, meh but the second time was AMAZING. One of the best that I’ve had in a while. The chicken was moist, the salad vibrant and the rice was amazing. I even sent them a note because I loved it so much. I will try it again just to see if it is consistent or just a fluke. I hope that I can get the same level of quality because that was one good souvlaki lunch. Salivating…

This is always a nice stop when shopping at the Bay or the Eaton Centre. It’s quieter than most of the mall places but also a little bit on the pricier side for the food they serve. The setting is beautifully decorated though most of the seats are either communal benches at long tables or raised seats at higher tables.
There is a good array of coffees, teas, cold drinks, desserts, sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. The croissants and danishes are quite nice — flaky and buttery and fresh — as well as the cakes and desserts. Some of the desserts are on the pricier side, so I would suggest choosing carefully.
Don’t forget to use your Bay rewards card there!

I’ve been here plenty of times. And I always leave satisfied. They have a huge variety of options. I also think you get good value since its slightly above fast food prices (in the area) for gourmet food.
This time I had the pulled pork sandwich which was loaded with tons if pulled pork, jicama slaw and hickory onion rings. The sauce also had a good level of heat to it. The onion rings surprisingly stayed crispy even though it was drenched in sauce. This sandwich was mammoth in size! It was definitely messy to eat (which is expected when ordering this type of food).
I won’t overhype it but I would definitely recommend getting it. I know I’ll be back for it!

This location is very convenient for people who use the PATH on a daily basis. It’s best to arrive before noon so you can grab a good seat, otherwise it’s hard to get a table and it’s incredibly loud in here.
The first time I ate here I wasn’t impressed — my chicken Souvlaki was notably undercooked and the staff didn’t seem too concerned when I pointed that out to them. I get the sense they aren’t treated that well — they seem a bit browbeaten and gloomy. Perhaps it’s that they work in the basement all day?
Still, this spot is perfect for a bad weather day — no need to go outside or deal with rain or snow. Prices are comparable with what you’d pay at a food court, but the quality is a bit better. «Healthy» choices are less certain, since they don’t seem to provide nutritional info for anything, and I’m not sure about the ingredients.

Walked past this place so many times, but never really went in until recently. They’re basically an all inclusive, posh food court for the Bay. They have various stations with all kinds of foods — sushi, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, indian food, sweets. You name it, they probably can serve it to you.
A lot of the foods are made to order in front of you, which is pretty nice. At the pasta station, you can assemble your own pasta with a variety of sauces, meats, and veggies, and they’ll sauté the entire thing in front of you. Sushi is rolled in front of you, and burgers assembled as well.
Things are all priced similarly ($ 9-​$ 11) but there are definitely some things that give you more bang for your buck. The pasta is pretty good, and are all priced the same (or very similarly) even though some of them have more/​better ingredients than others (seafood vs plain carbonara). You can get a massive (massive!!) hunk of meat in a philly cheese steak for the same price as a bowl of rice and curry, so it’s pretty obvious that they’re making more money on some things than others.
There’s a nice seating area in the back. Gets very crowded since it’s popular with bussinesspeople on their lunch break.

I’ve walked by the Foodwares market many times-​its located on the lower level of the Queen St Bay, easily accessible from the subway station and/​or PATH. I was excited to try it out because of its modern look with tasty fresh breads on display in the windows.
But alas experience did not live up to my expectations. Service was poor. I asked the server behind the deli stand if they would make a fresh panini for me (their menu on the back wall indicated this option). She told me I could not have a fresh made sandwich, but only the pre-​packaged ones in the central fridge. Hmm… so I asked again, noting I wanted a salmon sandwich but there were none in the fridge. She then agreed to make me a fresh panini. But the thing is, I’m pretty sure the fresh made panini is a permanent option regardless of what is in the fridge. She made the sandwich in a very lack-​luster manner, didn’t put my capers on, didn’t know her breads or make any suggestions.
The panini itself tasted good. On the small side for ~$ 10.
I also got a side soup tomato florentine. The serving size was again very small (less than 6 ounces) and nothing special about the soup.
The total cost of my lunch was $ 14. That isn’t bad, but I could of went many other places with better quality and service (i.e., Sage, Freshii, La Prep).
The seating area was also dirty. Felt like I was eating at McDonalds.

If you are looking for a casual lunch with your pals and do not want to go to restaurant or food court, here is the perfect place for nice selections and comfort seating.
It is located at the basement of the Bay in the downtown core. You will be surprise by what it offers. It is separated into many different counters.
One is the burger counter that serves steak, regular or veggie burger. It can come with a combo that includes fries or coleslaw. It is served nicely on a porcelain plate. Drinks is not included. The steak burger is very tender and moist. The veggie burger is really veggie. Unlike other restaurant you can still visualize the veggie burger to be beef, here you can see the veggie. The fish and chips is fresh and the fried oil adds a boost in fat enhancing the taste. The chicken pie that should not be missed is a full size pie that chicken dices can be found and not salty at all.
The other counter is the pasta counter that you can choose your own Fettuccine, Fusilli, Penne or Lumache, then the sauce tomato based or cream based and the toppings that can be veggie, sausages and others. The chef will cook in front of you. The end result is amazing and comparable to any restaurants around.
The entrée counter has different selections on different days. I tried turkey, ham, beef stew and they all are good. Meat is soft, tender and juicy.
The sushi counter I have not yet have a chance to try yet. So no comment. So is the Panini sandwiches
There are drinks that you can pick your own or if you like soup, there are 3 or 4 different ones to choose from.
After all your selections, you can go to the cashier to pay and direct to the seating area. Remember to get your stainless steel cutlery or if you want — plastic ones. There are lots of condiments that you can choose for your fish, burger or entrée. Last but not the least is to choose your own seat. The sofa type, the high chair one, stool or chair. Seems like a lot of choices. Have fun and enjoy!

In the basement of the Bay, Foodwares Market has a very broad selection of mostly healthy lunch options from soups and salads to sushi, pasta, sandwiches and grilled items. In addition, there is always western and asian hot main courses. The prices are a little bit on the high side for everyday lunch but at least the portion sizes are reasonable and the quality is superb.

Lots of food options. Our group ordered salads (I had salmon salad), which were excellent.

I give it a meh, but my wife gave it an A-​OK so I rounded up.
Meh: hamburger combo. Once I ordered, the cook pulled out a par-​cooked patty and threw it on the grill to finish cooking. The taste was ok, nothing special. The fries were limp and there wasn’t a whole lot of them.
A-​OK: the rainbow roll. I didn’t try it, but my wife liked it. The ginger came in packets tho which was odd for an eat in meal.

What a great place !
Great location and the food, from the prepared sandwiches to the pasties, cakes, cupcakes and the food you can pick up a prepare at home, this place is AWESOME… wish there was more around.
On this shopping occasion I pick up the apple bread which is really nice for french toast. I’ve stopped in a here a couple times for a coffee after or between shopping ventures and the place is relaxing and great place to meet a friend for lunch !

I must admit I’ve stopped by FoodWares more than a few times in the past two months i’ve been working downtown. Can’t help it since I have to pass through lower level of the Bay on the way to work every morning and I’m a sucker for bakery goods. The muffins, croissants and such appear to baked fresh every morning.
So far I’ve tried various muffins, almond croissant, pain au lait and veggie panini. Nothing bad to say about their muffins. They taste good even in the afternoon. The almond croissant was yummyyy, crispy on the outside. They are quite generous with their so-​so almond filling, I think a little too generous. I actually took some out because I felt like it was too much. I would give the pain au lait a pass next time. It was pretty dry. Their veggie panini was really good and it comes with a little tiny soup. It costs 11 bucks though and you can find cheaper panini options in the Path. They do have a good selection of breads to choose from though.
In addition, they have soups, random pastas, sandwiches in their open fridge area and a dessert counter.

Foodwares Market you can say it is located in a perfect location by the subway entrance and exit. but if you never take the subway, you would never know that it exist!
It is located on the lower level of the The Bay. It reminds me of a cafeteria that one can get something quick but here what one can get are gourmet food! Thinks fancy Panini, Artisan Bread, Espresso drinks…
There are also Gelato, sweet, marcons and biscotti to go with your coffee!
Plenty of seatings, great place to come for a quick lunch or just hang with your friends.
There are also a lot of products from SOMA (Mayan Hot Chocolate powder!), O&B baked goodies, Tea Emporium just to name a few!
Gourmet grocery and food with a price to match… but that’s what you expect to pay for better things in life!