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: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, kosher, halal, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Sesame Loaf - $13.5: 80% bread flour, 20% whole wheat with toasted sesame on crust + mixed throughout Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Porridge Loaf - $13.5: 50% whole wheat flour, 50% white bread flour + cooked porridge with toasted oats on crust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Challah (Fridays only) - $15: traditional Jewish egg-based loaf, braided and topped with sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Baguette - $4.75: 85% white bread flour, 15% whole wheat + topped with emmer grain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Plain Focaccia - $9.5: topped with flaky Maldon salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Olive + Rosemary Focaccia - $12: green olives and rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Danish Rye - $10: dense small rye loaf topped with emmer, sunflower sesame + poppy seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Bakery - Sweets
- Butter Croissant - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pain au Chocolat - $6.25: 40% semi-sweet chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Soma Dark Pain au Chocolat - $7.25: Soma Chocolatemaker 70% dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackcurrant Croissant - $7.5: Soma Chocolatemaker blackcurrant chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Almond Croissant - $7.5: twice baked with almond frangipane and sliced almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Croissant - $9.5: twice baked with sicilian pistachio pieces + frangipane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookies - $4.25: brown butter chocolate chip, peanutbutter miso or flourless chocolate hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Canelé de Bordeaux - $4: small caramelized custard pastry flavoured with rum + vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Financier - $3.25: small french almond cakes, pecan flavour Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Danish - $4.5: house made blueberry jam with crème pâtissière Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Twice-Baked Croissant - $9: sour cherry cheesecake with toasted graham cracker frangipane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Olive Oil Cake Slice - $9.5: sicilian pistachios, evoo, topped with pistachio simple syrup and toasted pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Morning Buns - $5.75: cinnamon sugar OR black sesame with genmaicha tea glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Breakfast
- Egg + Cheese Muffin - $11.25: english muffin, egg, blonde frisée, cheese + hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sausage, Egg + Cheese Muffin - $14: english muffin, sausage, egg, cheese + hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bacon Butty - $16.5: sourdough with HP sauce + bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tahini Halloumi Toast - $17: sourdough with grilled halloumi, tahini, maple + sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $17.5: sourdough, pickled pepperoncini, herbs + lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Ovenbird Overnight Oats - $13.5: house granola, seasonal jam, labneh, lemon balm crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Lunch - Sandwiches
- Tuna Melt - $21.5: american + cheddar cheese, hot sauce, cornichons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Patty Melt - $21: smash patty with caramelized onions, swiss cheese + russian dressing on house marble rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- B.L.T. - $19.5: ontario bacon, tomatoes, lettuce + mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Emmer Smash Burger - $20: x2 3oz beef patties with cheese, charred onions, shredded lettuce + special sauce on house made potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey + Celery Root - $14.75: thin sliced turkey, creamy celery root slaw, pickles on a toasted potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Croque - $19: bechamel, gruyère, house smoked ham + crumbled bay leaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Delicata Squash Toast - $18.5: labneh, preserved lemon, pine nuts, brown butter, honey, sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Roast Beef Slab Sandwich - $22.5: house roast beef with caramelized onions, arugula + dijon mayo on semolina slab bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mortadella, Stracciatella + Pistachio Slab Sandwich - $21.5: soft hand-stretched mozzarella, dressed greens + pistachio pistou on semolina slab bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Mediterranean Slab Sandwich - $21.5: cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini with hummus and red bell pepper muhammara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Salads & Sides
- Chopped Salad - $19: radish, cucumber, tomato, crispy slab bread, pickled red onion, pomegranate, tahini + lemon mint dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Homefries - $5: seasoned with a house spice blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Side Fries - $6.5: russet potatoes blanch-fried then fried golden Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- House Salad - $6.5: artisan greens with house aleppo vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
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
- Malt Hot Chocolate - $5
- Tea - $4
- Tea Latte - $4.5
- London Fog - $5
- House Chai Latte - $5
- 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
- Sparkling Water - $3.95
- Fresh Juice - $5.5: Orange, Grapefruit, or Apple
Beverages - Alcohol
- Divercity Tall Can - $8: Helles lager (Lost Craft)
- Burdock Ducks IPA - $8: hoppy, citrusy, pineapple and mango
- Supernatural Tall Can IPA - $8: Lost Craft
- 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
- 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
- Sauvignon Blanc (9oz) - $18: Vin-Lourac
- Pinot Grigio (9oz) - $20: Ca'Montini
- Trebbiano Nasci (9oz) - $18: Jasci & Marchesani
- Syrah Rosé (9oz) - $18: MW Niagara-on-the-Lake