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Mangez
Mangez joins Parkdale alum Blondie's and the Mascot as another multi-purpose space that's bringing a little bit of gourmet to Parkdale.
Now, I know what you're thinking - the words "gourmet" and "Parkdale" aren't typically synonymous. Up until recently, options for late night neighborhood nosh extend from pizza to falafel. Neither of those things are particularly bad but there's something to be said for lighter, more *ahem* refined fare.
Mangez opened pretty under the radar last week, in the space formerly occupied by Kingly. At first glance, it looks like the kind of place to get a quick bite - which is the main focus of business partners Mike Scrimshaw and Paul Stavro-Beauchamp. What that bite is, isn't quite nailed down but there are some things that are for sure; Mangez will be serving fresh gourmet sandwiches, soups, salad, drip coffee, fresh squeezed lemonade and Eds Real Scoop ice cream, between the hours of 11 am and 3am (weeknights until 10).
The shop is a bit of a blank slate at the moment. Both guys are keen to tweak the menu as the business gets off the ground. Inspired by all-night sandwich shops in Amsterdam, Mangez offers fresh, gourmet sandwiches from popular Rosedale patisserie Patachou like Prosciutto, Arugala, onion and fig confit ($6-9). There's also low sodium, no dairy, no meat soups like Potato and Leek ($3.50). Add a salad for $2 and you've got yourself a tidy little meal.
Possible future offerings include gourmet grilled cheeses and paninis.
If you, like me, are still hung up on the ice cream bit, Eds will be around definitely for the warmer months. Depending on demand, there may be some alternate (warmer) dessert options for the winter.
Mangez doesn't strive to take any business away from other nearby coffee shops, but they are offering drip coffee from Patachou as well.
All this might seem a bit confusing, with nothing quite set in stone - but the idea is promising. The neighborhood can stand to welcome some different food options that fill the void left between the high and low end.
Mangez is tentatively open 11am - 10pm on weeknights, and until 3am on the weekends.
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"A new restaurant opened in Parkdale but they don't have their menu figured out yet and sometimes it's open late."
Fighter of the Night man
Champion of the sun
Ive lived in Parkdale for almost 10 years and have seen this neighborhood change dramatically. I happy that we have another option in our area especially since its open late night. I went and was really impressed with the food and the comfy atmosphere. service was great and the Burnt marshmallow ice cream with a fresh made waffle cone topped it off.
Welcome to the neighborhood Mangez and best of luck
in other news, the empty space at the corner of brock and queen (formerly a discount store) is going to be a sushi restaurant! pumped.
I'm excited to pop by and try what i've heard are delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.
The guys are welcoming and the place is bright and full of character. I don't know what has got some of the above commenters grumpy but I dare them to actually have a meal and Mangez and maintain their attitudes!!
Good luck guys - I know I'll be back to Mangez soon!
Not to mention that Mangez is laughably expensive. $9 for a shitty grilled-cheese?
Welcome to the neighbourhood Mangez! Great to see you here.
Stopped by today and the staff spent the visit apologizing for being low on “food”. “We stayed open last night to 4AM and we got wiped out.”, they said.
So?? Not my fault, I came for your food - today not last night. Don’t bother opening if you’re not going to put your best foot forward. First rule of a new business.
Cmon’ guys there are 24 hour markets all over the city. Be glad you sold a lot the night before – but make damn sure you’re stocked up and ready to go again for NEW customers.
I’m a Grilled Cheese fan, but these were truly disappointing. Dry bread, uneven slices, and they were left unwrapped in cold display case?
Soups were worse. Butternut Squash Curry, had no curry – and was really watery. The Mushroom was as bad – a watered down puree of mushrooms. Pretty weak.
Plus – who “merchandises” bowls of soup in advance in a display case? Very odd.
If you’re drunk and don’t know any better – then sure it’s food. But if you actually go for their “gourmet credentials” it’s a sad offering.
I won’t be back.
Um, that's not a restaurant. That's a store.
Observe that from your armchair.
way to go MANGEZ!!!!!!!!!!
I like having another food option in the area, but really?
why do you feel it necessary to post your harsh personal opinion on multiple online reviews in an attempt to sabotage new business? being destructive is nothing to be proud of. your public retaliation seems rather egotistical and petty to me. and given what i've tasted at this joint, entirely unwarranted.
sorry you had a less than ideal experience, i've had only incredibly positive and delicious ones. bravo, mangez.
-The MANGEZ team
SOUPS DU JOUR 4.87
FRENCH ONION SOUP 5.75
SANDWICHES - on baguette or multigrain
Turkey w/ tomato, lettuce, mayo, dijon 5.75
Tuna w/ capers, onions 5.75
Ham + Brie w/ tomato, lettuce, mayo, dijon, 6.86
GRILLED CHEESE- 5.75
Aged Cheddar, emmenthal, aioli
Aged Cheddar, prosciutto, tomato
Emmenthal, ham, roasted red pepper, dijon
Brie, pesto, cherry tomato
PANINI- on ciabatta 7.96
Portobello, roasted red pepper, hummus, aioli, arugula
Asiago, prosciutto, onion fig confit, arugula
Boccincini, tomato, fresh basil, pesto, balsamic
Chevre (goat cheese), tapenade, roasted red pepper
Add a mixed green, cherry tomato, and asiago salad 2.50
Add a soup du jour 3.50
MONDAY 11:30am-4:00pm
TUESDAY 11:30am-9:00pm
WEDNESDAY 11:30am-9:00pm
THURSDAY 11:30am-9:00pm
FRIDAY 11:30am-4:00am
SATURDAY 11:30am-4:00am
SUNDAY 5:00PM-9:00PM