Lox + Schmear - North York, Ontario

Stopped by Lox and Schmear for breakfast and this place seemed just perfect. The bagels are from St. Urbain in MTL which is a classic MTL style bagel. The bagels were good - soft and a little bit of chew. The lox here is special. I really enjoyed it - perfectly ... smoked, soft and not too salty! The fish is sliced on the thicker side, which is great for this sandwich. The cream cheese and dill combines for a perfect bagel sandwich. The gf had the Lev's bagel which she loved. The addition of dill chips and hot jalapenos raises the bar for the sandwich even further. Excellent combination here but it not be the best if you don't like a spicy sandwich for breakfast. Overall a great place for lunch! A little bit on the pricey side considering how small the sandwich is but the quality of ingredients are evident. The next visit i plan to just buy the lox, which comes in the different seasonings, bagels from one of the many bagel bakeries in the neighborhood and then make the sandwiches at home. L+S does have drip coffee but doesn't offer any espresso drinks which is not a big deal. The staff are kind and helpful. Overall an excellent neighborhood spot for quality lox and Schmear! Read more

The person working is truly a sandwich artist. The fancy fancy was super tasty. Closest thing to a NYC bagel here in Toronto.

I treat myself to the Easy a few times a month and add all the good stuff, alfalfa sprouts, pickled onions. I try to get it to go but I find myself sitting and enjoying every flavour and texture with every bite. I slow down, as this will most likely ... be the most sensual part of my day/weekend. Exploding with taste! Thank you Lev & team for caring and sharing!! Read more

You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. The Fancy Fancy is the best though. Seriously bury me in extra pickles and fresh dill. The smoked trout to go is also sensational. Take yourself out for some delicious food, and bring a friend (or two!). The owner Lev is ... also super cool. They're always there and I'm always so impressed when they remember names and faces. A true gem of a place! Read more

CRAVING SATISFIED. The others don’t lie when they say this is the best spot for bagels in the city. Efficient service. As you can see, these bagels are very well put together. I’ve read a lot about how the menu is on the expensive side but you can’t compare these to ... $6-$8 bagels. The quality and flavours are just *chef’s kiss* The only thing that sucks is they’re only open on Fri - Sun. Read more