Black Camel Makes A Lovely Mess

4 Crescent Road
Phone: 416-929-7518

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Posted by Staff
August 28, 2006

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Rating: 2.8/5 (12 votes cast)

Amongst the chi-chi houseware and furniture stores in Rosedale lies the Black Camel. A hidden cafe and sandwich bar that is a huge step above any wrap or sub chain.

Located north of the Rosedale subway station and right across the street from the park, Black Camel is so slick, it provides no name on the outside of its store, but a mere picture of, you guessed it...a black camel.

As I walked into the cafe, the first thing I noticed was the very basic 5-sandwich selection ($6.50). Slow Roasted Beef Brisket, Pulled BBQ Pork Shoulder, Seared Steak, Free Range Chicken, and the veggie, Roasted Roma Tomato, Sweet Red Pepper, Arugula and Eggplant.

With that, you got your choice of one sauce: House Specialty BBQ, Hummous as well as the Pesto, Chipolte or Charamoula Mayo's. Their extra toppings (.75 each) included Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms, Chili Roasted Red Onions and Fontina Cheese.

I ordered the Pulled BBQ Pork Shoulder with Black Camel BBQ Sauce and Caramelized Onions. I grabbed a seat out front and waited for the very nice server to deliver it to me. It took less than 5 minutes.

I opened up the wrapping to find the shredded pork in a very fresh white bun. It was a good size. As I took my first bite, I could feel the not-too-sweet BBQ sauce drip down my fingers and the soft onions melt with the pork. A lovely mess. YUM! I could definitely see myself returning.

Other locations include 322 Adelaide St. W. in the Club District and a soon-to-be-open local in Liberty Village.

PS. As I waited for the sandwich to be delivered, I noticed that several high school boys had become regulars of this joint. Two of them had told me they come several days a week.

Black Camel
4 Crescent Road
416.929.7518

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Now there's nothing on a menu I dislike more than a sloppy sandwich, but those options do sound GOOD. When is the liberty village location opening? any idea?

Posted by: Tanja at August 28, 2006 7:13 PM

damn these sandwiches can get pricey...but damn them again for being so tasty.

Posted by: Michael at August 28, 2006 8:37 PM

Had it for dinner tonight by coincidence. Fantastic! Nothing but praise.

Posted by: Steven at August 28, 2006 9:28 PM

They opened a second (?) location on adelaide downtown. I must admit, it's pricy, but the bloody sandwiches are delicious. That brisket is just pure comfort on a bad day.

Posted by: Dave at August 28, 2006 9:41 PM