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Gold Standard

The Roncesvalles outpost serving acclaimed all-day breakfast sandwiches and Detroit-style burgers from the team behind The Federal.

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Gold Standard delivers on its audacious name by perfecting the humble all-day breakfast sandwich and burger format. Born from staff favorites at its sister restaurant, The Federal, this spot operates as a sharp, focused takeout window, offering potent flavor without pretense. The resulting creations have earned serious city-wide acclaim, proving that simplicity, when executed flawlessly, sets a new benchmark for casual fare.

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Address

385 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N1, Canada (Takeout Window behind Reunion Coffee Roasters)

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Curated Experience

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Signature Takeout Service

This location is expertly optimized for high-volume, rapid-fire takeaway orders.

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Association with Reunion Coffee

Directly linked to Reunion Coffee Roasters, making it easy to pair your sandwich with a top-tier espresso drink.

(03)

Acclaimed Lineage

The menu items are directly pulled from staff favorites at the legendary Dundas West restaurant, The Federal.

(04)

Limited Sidewalk Space

While seating is minimal, the setup is designed to be a good neighbour while serving the community.

The Must-Order Icons

Gold Standard Sandwich (Bacon)

$9.75

The essential combination of cheesy egg, bacon, aioli, and pickle on an English muffin. The item that built the legend.

Telway Burger

$8.50

A perfectly executed smash burger featuring all-beef, American cheese, mustard, and pickles on a soft potato roll.

The Alternative Sandwich

$8.50

A flavorful vegan build featuring hummus, chimichurri, and pickled red onion for those avoiding animal products.

Menu Snapshot: Savory & Essential

Sandwich

Gold Standard Sandwich (Bacon)

$9.75

Cheesy eggs, bacon, aioli, pickles, hot sauce, on an English Muffin.

Gold Standard Sandwich (Kale)

$9.00

Cheesy eggs, kale, aioli, pickles, hot sauce, on an English Muffin.

The Alternative

$8.50

Vegan option with hummus, mustard, sprouts, mushrooms, chimichurri, pickles, pickled red onion, English muffin.

Burger

Telway Burger

$8.50

Detroit style, all-beef patty, mustard, pickles, onion, American cheese, on a Martin's potato roll.

Impossible Melt

$10.50

Vegetarian patty, American cheese, pickles, mustard, caramelized onion, special sauce, Martin's potato roll.

Four Guys Burger

$12.00

Beef patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, caramelized onion, on a Martin's Potato Roll.

Drink

Zamalek Juice

$5.00

Iced hibiscus and mint refreshment.

Coconut Water

$3.50

100% Coconut Water - No Pulp.

Fresh-Squeezed Juice

$6.00

Seasonal offering, often featuring bright citrus blends.

External Beverage

Drip Coffee (from Reunion)

$3.50

Served hot, standard brew from the adjacent roaster.

THE VIBE.

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Built on a Cult Favorite

Gold Standard’s concept was catalyzed by an item so beloved by staff at The Federal that customers demanded access. This origin story underscores their commitment to perfecting classic, craveable comfort food.

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The Benchmark Item

The eponymous Gold Standard Sandwich is frequently cited as a contender for the best breakfast sandwich in the entire city, thanks to its perfect balance of cheesy eggs, salty bacon, sharp pickles, and house aioli.

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Focus Over Scope

The menu deliberately narrows its focus onto a few key heroes—the breakfast sandwich and the Detroit-style Telway Burger—ensuring maximum quality control across every order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This location operates primarily as a takeout window. There is very limited sidewalk seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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