Mancini’s Cafe & Eatery

Ive been a few veal Sangewich places and have to give Mancinis a decent review. Veal is tender and portion is good.
Overall a decent place which I have been too three times now and no problems

First time here as I was driving through town and a veal sandwich felt like a good idea.
It was a tad pricey as it adds up with the extra charges for toppings.
The red sauce was pretty pedestrian but the thinly sliced veal was well breaded and piled high on a large kaiser bun.
All in all a decent experience.

The negative reviews at nuts, or at least outdated. The veal sandwiches are on par with the best in the GTA, and there are none bigger. The prices are low given the size when compared to others in the GTA and if you want spicy get the hot peppers.

I had heard of Mancini’s, but this was the first time trying it. The demise of the awful Coffee Time was a very good thing (does Whitby really need yet another donut/​coffee shop??) The façade is welcoming, and right away I saw Buy One, Get One Sandwich on Tuesday, so that was certainly a nice perk. It was pleasant enough inside in appearance, and the lack of baked items in the display cases didn’t bother me since I wasn’t planning on ordering any anyway. I have eaten many, many years ago from California’s in Toronto, and that was the only barometer I had for restaurant veal sandwiches.
I’m glad I came in on a Tuesday. I selected the Veal sandwich with hot {jalapeño) peppers and extra onions on the side. I got the other veal sandwich unassembled, with the bun, sauce and onions on the side so my children could eat theirs for dinner later. I was pleasantly surprised at how ENORMOUS the sandwiches were, and half easily filled me up.
The breading was not overpowering, nice and crispy, and not greasy. I agree the sauce was more sweet than anything, and I would prefer to add spice to it at home if needed. Many times the sauce is far too salty, garlicky, spicy and overwhelms the sandwich — this was just fine. The extra flavour from the onions and peppers was just right. I could tell the onions were sauteed (with some parsley I believe), in olive oil, and they were nice and soft and mild tasting. I would have preferred the red/​yellow/​orange banana peppers (like one sees at sub places), but the jalapenos were very finely chopped and not overly prominent on the sandwich — just enough heat for me. The veal was super-​thinly pounded and stacked, and tender and moist.
I will have the other half for dinner. I am happy that they have onions and peppers as free additions. I would have liked cheese, but I didn’t want to pay $ 1 for it, and I could have added my own from home if I really thought it lacked it (it didn’t) For $ 12 and change, it was a good deal, especially since both sandwiches were big enough for more than one meal. Another nice perk I got was the free stamp card, where after 9 sandwiches, you get the 10^th free of charge.

I been twice, had the veal sandwich both times. The sandwich is pretty huge, The veal is thinner than the breading but this is common with veal sandwiches I’ve had from Sinatra’s in Oshawa, California Sandwiches in Toronto and Musatchio’s at the St Lawrence Market…
I liked the sauce, simple tomato with a hint of onion and garlic. Well balanced with just the right sweetness.
I will agree with Christian L, I think it’s a rip that Italian sandwich places charge for their extras. Cheese-​$ 1, peppers and mushrooms-​$ 0.90, onions-​$ 0.50…
They need to decide of they are a sandwich shop or a café. The pastry offerings are pretty dismal, the display cases were half full and didn’t wow me. If they want to take a tip from a polished establishment, they should look at Lamanna’s in Scarborough. At least Mancini’s cook their sandwiches to order however…
The spot is a refurbished Coffee Time, they did a nice job on it. I’d stay to eat without hesitation.

This place sucks.
Bland sauce. Tough veal. Small portions (I expect big portions for Italian Sandwiches). Also the food came out way too fast, pointing to the fact that it is pre-​made and sitting there.
And to top it all off, it is expensive ($ 7 – 8 plus tax, and extras for topping).
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— George W. Bush

I was picking my wife up for lunch yesterday, & we decided to try this new place, Mancini’s, that just opened in the old Coffee Time on Brock St, just north of the four corners. The interior has been tastefully redone & looks nothing like the dumpy old donut shop it used to be. We strolled up to the counter, checked out the menu on the wall & proceeded to order a couple of veal parm sandwiches. Their specialty is Italian sandwiches, but it was a bit off-​putting to see that they charge you extra for what seemed like basic items on your sandwich. To me, a veal sandwich should come with cheese, but they charge $ 1 extra for the Provolone. It was even chintzier that they charge you extra for staples like onions, mushrooms & peppers. Not one charge for all three, but separate charges for each one of the three that you want added to your sandwich. Not a great first impression. The sandwiches were rather pricey, & after two veal sandwiches (with cheese & onions on mine & cheese & mushrooms on my wife’s), & a bottle of pop that we split, our total came to $ 22.61. That seemed like a bit much for a couple of sandwiches & a pop.
We waited a few minutes before they called our ticket number, & I went up to get our food. The sandwiches are MASSIVE, & despite my initial thoughts that a sandwich would not be enough to fill me up, I was happy to be proved wrong. The sandwiches are piled high with breaded veal that’s draped over a large kaiser bun, covered in marinara sauce & (if you pay extra,) melted cheese & sauteed vegetables. The sandwiches are big & messy, & despite initially refusing the knife & fork offered to me when I picked up our food, I had to admit defeat & slink back to the counter & ask for utensils. I’ve never had to use a knife & fork to eat a sandwich before, but there’s a first time for everything, right?
The sandwich was good, although unremarkable. The sauce was a bit bland, lacking the expected zestiness of an authentic Italian red sauce. The veal was plentiful, but again, the breading could’ve used some more seasoning & flavour to set it apart. Even the sharp bite of the Provolone seemed unusually absent. Overall, it wasn’t a bad sandwich, but it’s definitely not something that I’d be lining up for, either. At more than $ 20 for two sandwiches & a pop, it wasn’t exactly what I’d call a great value for your money. Although the woman behind the counter who seemed to be in charge said that they would be having their grand opening next week, & if you bought a sandwich & a drink, the second sandwich would be half price, so that would make it a better value.
All in all, Mancini’s was a nice little place to eat, but the food was pricey & mediocre. I might go back another time, but if the next experience doesn’t improve, that would definitely be the last time.