The Sandwich Shop You Don’t Find — It Finds You. Notre-Dame de Parkton
Some of the best food in this city doesn’t scream for attention. It barely even whispers.
Notre-Dame de Parkton is one of those places. A sandwich shop so low-key that, for a long time, there wasn’t even a sign. And even now, the one on the door is easy to miss from the street. If you know, you know. If you don’t… you drive right past it.
That’s part of the magic.
The first time I went there was way back — one of my earliest visits when I was just getting started. It was also one of my first meetings with someone who had real influence in the city, and somehow, that meeting happened over sandwiches. Looking back, that feels about right. Important conversations tend to happen in places that don’t try too hard.
Notre-Dame de Parkton does simple food, done incredibly well.
The sandwiches are the kind you think about later. Not flashy. Not overbuilt. Just perfectly balanced, made with care, and absolutely satisfying. They even make their own bacon in-house, which you can buy and take home — a dangerous level of responsibility for anyone who loves breakfast.
And the food? Don’t overthink it.
The BBQ baked beans are a must.
Anything with their bacon is a win — especially the Apporklypse, the club, or even the straight-up grilled cheese. No frills, no tricks. Just great ingredients treated with respect.
That’s what makes this place special.
Located on St. George Street, Notre-Dame de Parkton is the definition of a hidden gem. Once you find it, it doesn’t stay a secret for long — it becomes a monthly stop, then a weekly one, and eventually a place you bring people to and say, “Trust me.”
Pro tip if you’re hunting for it:
Look for the basketball hoop.
Supporting local isn’t always about the loudest restaurant or the newest opening. Sometimes it’s about the places that quietly feed a city, one perfect sandwich at a time.
And Notre-Dame de Parkton does exactly that.
