Emmer – Italian
Sunlight dances across baskets of golden, flour-dusted loaves in this artisanal haven, where the comforting scent of toasted grain and wild yeast fills the air. The counter showcases a masterclass in texture, from the shatteringly crisp, buttery layers of hand-laminated croissants to the chewy, herb-infused crumb of rustic olive and rosemary focaccia. Whether tearing into a crusty baguette or savoring the deep, earthy tang of a porridge loaf, every bite captures the soulful essence of traditional baking at its most refined.
Harbord Street https://www.emmertoronto.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Emmer
Dairy-Free at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Focaccia, Morning Buns and Country White Sourdough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Homefries and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 36 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Melt, Plain Focaccia and Butter Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey + Celery Root and Chopped Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Gin and Tonic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Gin and Tonic and House Chai Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Emmer
Emmer in Greater London has 22 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Focaccia, Morning Buns and Country White Sourdough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Emmer
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Delicata Squash Toast | 93.8 g | 32.7 g |
| Egg + Cheese Muffin | 30.9 g | 31.5 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Porridge Loaf | 194.5 g | 27.4 g |
| Tahini Halloumi Toast | 20.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Croque | 1.3 g | 23.4 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Country White Sourdough | 93.5 g | 20.4 g |
| Sesame Loaf | 73.7 g | 19.2 g |
| Challah (Fridays only) | 77.7 g | 18.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its expertly seasoned seafood, guests love the kitchen's clear pride in every dish and the consistently high quality of the menu. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and knowledgeable, timely service that creates a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Standout experiences include the well-balanced flavors and attentive staff, making it a highly recommended destination for a relaxed yet refined meal.
Menu
Bakery - Breads
- Country White Sourdough - $12: 80% white bread flour, 20% whole wheat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sesame Loaf - $13.5: 80% bread flour, 20% whole wheat with toasted sesame on crust + mixed throughout Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Porridge Loaf - $13.5: 50% whole wheat flour, 50% white bread flour + cooked porridge with toasted oats on crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Challah (Fridays only) - $15: traditional Jewish egg-based loaf, braided and topped with sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baguette - $4.75: 85% white bread flour, 15% whole wheat + topped with emmer grain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Plain Focaccia - $9.5: topped with flaky Maldon salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive + Rosemary Focaccia - $12: green olives and rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Danish Rye - $10: dense small rye loaf topped with emmer, sunflower sesame + poppy seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Bakery - Sweets
- Butter Croissant - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pain au Chocolat - $6.25: 40% semi-sweet chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Soma Dark Pain au Chocolat - $7.25: Soma Chocolatemaker 70% dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blackcurrant Croissant - $7.5: Soma Chocolatemaker blackcurrant chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant - $7.5: twice baked with almond frangipane and sliced almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pistachio Croissant - $9.5: twice baked with sicilian pistachio pieces + frangipane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookies - $4.25: brown butter chocolate chip, peanutbutter miso or flourless chocolate hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Canelé de Bordeaux - $4: small caramelized custard pastry flavoured with rum + vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Financier - $3.25: small french almond cakes, pecan flavour Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Danish - $4.5: house made blueberry jam with crème pâtissière Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Twice-Baked Croissant - $9: sour cherry cheesecake with toasted graham cracker frangipane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pistachio Olive Oil Cake Slice - $9.5: sicilian pistachios, evoo, topped with pistachio simple syrup and toasted pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Morning Buns - $5.75: cinnamon sugar OR black sesame with genmaicha tea glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast
- Egg + Cheese Muffin - $11.25: english muffin, egg, blonde frisée, cheese + hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage, Egg + Cheese Muffin - $14: english muffin, sausage, egg, cheese + hot sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Butty - $16.5: sourdough with HP sauce + bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tahini Halloumi Toast - $17: sourdough with grilled halloumi, tahini, maple + sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $17.5: sourdough, pickled pepperoncini, herbs + lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ovenbird Overnight Oats - $13.5: house granola, seasonal jam, labneh, lemon balm crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch - Sandwiches
- Tuna Melt - $21.5: american + cheddar cheese, hot sauce, cornichons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $21: smash patty with caramelized onions, swiss cheese + russian dressing on house marble rye Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T. - $19.5: ontario bacon, tomatoes, lettuce + mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Emmer Smash Burger - $20: x2 3oz beef patties with cheese, charred onions, shredded lettuce + special sauce on house made potato bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey + Celery Root - $14.75: thin sliced turkey, creamy celery root slaw, pickles on a toasted potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croque - $19: bechamel, gruyère, house smoked ham + crumbled bay leaf Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delicata Squash Toast - $18.5: labneh, preserved lemon, pine nuts, brown butter, honey, sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, lunch
- Roast Beef Slab Sandwich - $22.5: house roast beef with caramelized onions, arugula + dijon mayo on semolina slab bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mortadella, Stracciatella + Pistachio Slab Sandwich - $21.5: soft hand-stretched mozzarella, dressed greens + pistachio pistou on semolina slab bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Slab Sandwich - $21.5: cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini with hummus and red bell pepper muhammara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Sides
- Chopped Salad - $19: radish, cucumber, tomato, crispy slab bread, pickled red onion, pomegranate, tahini + lemon mint dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homefries - $5: seasoned with a house spice blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Fries - $6.5: russet potatoes blanch-fried then fried golden Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $6.5: artisan greens with house aleppo vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages - Coffee & Tea
- Filter Coffee - $3.75
- Espresso - $4
- Americano - $4.5
- Americano Misto - $4.75
- Macchiato (3oz) - $4.25
- Cortado - $4.35
- Cappuccino - $5
- Flat White - $5
- Latte - $5.5
- Malt Mocha - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Malt Hot Chocolate - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tea - $4
- Tea Latte - $4.5
- London Fog - $5
- House Chai Latte - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Dirty Chai Latte - $5.5
- Matcha Latte - $5.5
Beverages - Cold
- Soda - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger-ale, Coke Zero
- Bottled Soda - $3.25: San Pell Limonata, San Pell Arianciata
- Flow Water - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $3.95
- Fresh Juice - $5.5: Orange, Grapefruit, or Apple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Beverages - Alcohol
- Divercity Tall Can - $8: Helles lager (Lost Craft) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Burdock Ducks IPA - $8: hoppy, citrusy, pineapple and mango Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Supernatural Tall Can IPA - $8: Lost Craft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $16: Grey Goose vodka, kahlua, espresso
- Mezcal Negroni - $16: Profesor mezcal, sweet vermouth, campari, cynar
- Bella Luna - $16: Tanqueray gin, st germaine, violette, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Aperol Spritz - $10: Aperol, soda
- Mimosa - $10: Sparkling wine, orange juice
- Margarita - $13: Tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup
- Gin and Tonic - $13: Empress Indigo, fever tree tonic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc (9oz) - $18: Vin-Lourac Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Grigio (9oz) - $20: Ca'Montini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Trebbiano Nasci (9oz) - $18: Jasci & Marchesani Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Syrah Rosé (9oz) - $18: MW Niagara-on-the-Lake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Emmer
- Is Emmer dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Emmer has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Focaccia, Morning Buns and Country White Sourdough.
- What can I eat at Emmer on a dairy-free diet?
- Plain Focaccia, Morning Buns and Country White Sourdough carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Emmer have vegan options?
- Yes. 22 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Plain Focaccia and Morning Buns.
- Is Emmer gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Emmer?
- Chopped Salad, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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