#2,808 in Toronto. 129 Redditors across 235 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Seafood counter at St. Lawrence Market known for its lobster roll. Redditors say the food is fresh and tasty but the roll is small for about $23, with several calling it a tourist trap. Po boys are seen as better value.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
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In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“It was good, but not “wow.” Still, $23 plus tax for a roll the length of my finger feels like a rip-off.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “for the price, the roll is tasty and a good portion.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “it was never fresh lobster or the greatest value, it didn't used to look this lazily prepared or as bad as what OP posted.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It really is terrible (Buster’s). It’s real lobster but it is a fine shredded paste and you still don’t get much of it.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “this was the most digusting shit ive eaten. so fcking greasy too.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The lobster roll was bland, underwhelming, very wet. wouldn't do that again.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It was fresh and nicely seasoned however the portion can be bigger since they're charging $23.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This was a rip off. I tried it this summer and it tasted like a glorified tuna sandwich.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This has become my favorite spot for a Friday splurge lunch”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “my post indicates the lobster roll was wet and bland and disappointing and not worth the price”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “My Cape Breton ass rejected it like an organ transplant”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They buy the meat in huge plastic bags of frozen mashed lobster meat and defrost until it’s wet.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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