Cabanos Comfort Food

If you want to have the highest quality comfort food experience, you have to try Cabano’s at least once. I’m a gambling man, and my money is on you going back again. The veal is excellent and the burger is outstanding. The background music will keep you entertained while you wait, and don’t forget an espresso to go on the way out!

My favourite place for lunch in Vaughan! The sandwiches are always freshly made and super flavourful. My husband and I look forward to the specials every time we go (which is usually once a week). The Cabano burger is the best we’ve had in a long time, even better than Burger’s Priest. Be sure to order the burnt chile sauce on the side — you’ll want to put it on everything! Staff is very friendly and the place is spotless. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Amazing food and atmosphere! Very clean and friendly! A must try! Wish there was a location by me!

How do I put this. I had written the wrong review under Johnny Panini and not this place. The first time I went, there was no sign, so I assumed it was Johnny Panini.
Here is my first/​initial review, and do note that things have improved over since. I’ve been to this place three times now and enjoy the food.
Working around the area, there are many choices to dine in for lunch, and Cabanos is one of them. My coworkers and I usually go out for either Pizza, Chinese, or the traditional Tim Hortons, Wendys, etc.
However, I finally took decision that we should try out Cabano for lunch.
(UPDATE: Renovation is complete) Just a heads up, that I think because of renovation, they have taken down their display sign, so spotting the place could be difficult. However, if you can smell the tasty dishes coming from the area, then you know you are in the right place.
We went in around 12:45PM and placed our orders. My coworker ordered a chicken panini, and I myself ordered a chicken panini with medium spice, along with mushrooms and sweet peppers. We placed the order to go, provided our names and sat down waiting for it.
Do note that it is a busy place, so do expect the wait. We ended up waiting for around 20 minutes, and our names were called. The front cashier apologized for the delay, and my coworker and I hoped that it was well worth the wait. After opening up the wrapping, the size of the kaiser bun I think was perfect, and it smelt great. The chicken was cooked/​grilled perfectly, and I think the chicken was lightly dusted in bread crumbs to make it crispy so to speak. The spice was perfect along with their sauce, and the toppings were perfect. I can definitely attest to the excellent quality and it was well worth the wait. It was pretty filling too.
However, as with any place I review, there’s always either a star or more docked off. In this case, they lost a star because of the following:
1) The service could be slightly «quicker», and not having their customers to wait. There was one customer who ordered after us, and had received their order before mine.
2) I am not sure if they are renovating the place or not, but the smell of the grill was too off putting. At one point, my coworker and I could not breathe and take in the smell. As a result of that, our clothes are lingering with the charred/​grill smell, and even on our hair. Perhaps they could have a proper ventilation system. There was even a light trace of the smoke that comes from the grill inside the dining area.
3) There could be another vegetarian option? They do have the eggplant parm sandwich, but having one with vegetables would be great. This is something that I like another place in Mississauga called On a Bun. I am sure they will eventually have more vegetarian options.
Overall it was definitely worth it, but if they can improve on the above three, then definitely they are worth the 5 stars. I look forward to trying out their pasta dishes.
2^nd review:
Service has gotten better, and I had tried their eggplant sandwich. It is delicious. Definitely worth checking it out!

I’ve been a few times but never have I been disappointed. The Cabano’s burger is outstanding! But even more delicious are the veal sandwiches. A must visit if you find yourself in the area.
The owner is polite, friendly and takes pride in his work. Well done guys. Keep up the tasty meals!

Outstanding food. Great Atmosphere, highly recommended. The Cabano burger is out of this world but everything on the menu is great.

This place (formerly Johnny’s) is a bastion in an otherwise barren gourmet landscape. I couldn’t be happier that this place is under new management, these boys know their shit! The paninis are off the chart delicious. It’s the little things like toasting the bun on the grill and properly seasoning the rapini that make the difference. You can get a veal sandwich anywhere but these guys make it with love. The chicken is great, so is the steak. The sautéed onions and provolone are a must for toppings. They also have mushrooms, sweet peppers and the afore mentioned rapini. A proper Italian sandwich — fogetaboutit!