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What’s on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer

By Rebecca Fleming
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What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
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Name: Knuckle Sandwich Neighbourhood: Woodbine Heights Contact: 969 Coxwell Ave., 647-748-7999, knucklesandwich.ca, @knucklesandwich
Owners: Ran Han and George Talidis Chefs: Kevin Brannick and Max Kuleszynski

The food

Sandwiches, obviously. All of the basic proteins are covered: chicken two ways (grilled, fried), porchetta, brisket, shrimp, plus a couple meat-free options for good measure (portobello, grilled cheese). Almost everything on the menu is made in-house, right down to the aïoli. “It’s just a sandwich shop,” says Han, “but we put a lot of love and time and effort into the ingredients.” Sides include fries, two different poutines, soup and a few salads.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Porchetta topped with salsa verde, grainy dijon mustard and parm. $9.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Fried chicken on roasted poblano slaw, topped with chipotle honey and garlic aïoli. $9.50.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Grilled piri piri chicken topped with bacon, avocado, tomato, arugula and onion jam. $9.50.

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What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Deep-fried shrimp doused with house-made remoulade and topped with pickle, tomato and shredded romaine. $9.50.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Charred portobello mushroom topped with goat cheese, roasted eggplant, olive tapenade, tomato, arugula and herb oil. $9.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

The classic grilled cheese is tweaked with smoked cheddar and served with sriracha ketchup. $6.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

There’s poutine, too. One comes topped with peppercorn bacon, cheese curds, dark lager gravy, green onions and sour cream (left, $7). The other is loaded with brisket and cheese curds, then topped with guacamole, dark lager gravy and pico de gallo (right, $7).

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Hey, look! Vegetables! The arugula salad (left) comes with goat cheese, figs, toasted walnuts and a balsamic-honey vinaigrette ($5 and $9). The kale salad (right) comes with crispy prosciutto, parm, cranberries, sunflower seeds and an lemon–olive oil vinaigrette ($5 and $9).

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The drinks

Talidis, previously the general manager of King West’s Bier Markt, put together a selection of tallboys from local breweries. For minors, there’s pop and water.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)

Here’s the beer.

The space

The small room seats around 20 guests, and is guaranteed to be flooded with students from neighbouring East York Collegiate (the high school both Han and Talidis attended) during weekday lunch hours. A street-facing patio is licensed for 14 and will open as soon as the weather cooperates.

What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)
What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)
What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Image: Gabby Frank)
What's on the menu at Knuckle Sandwich, a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer
(Images: Gabby Frank)

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