Gale's Snack Bar
Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers in South Riverdale, Toronto
Part of Leslieville
#1,327 in Toronto. 21 Redditors across 35 mentions, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A cheap, no-frills snack bar on Eastern Ave known for house-roasted turkey sandwiches. Redditors praise the value and hole-in-the-wall character, though one finds the taste no better than the low price suggests.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.6Burgers3 RedditorsWorth trying
- Fries2 Redditors
- Sandwiches2 Redditors
- Hot Dogs1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“If you want a real hole in the wall, check out Gales Snack Bar”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “For cheap eats in that area, it’s either Gales Snack Bar or Desi Burger.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Gales Snack Bar”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It's a $3 sandwich that taste's like a $3 sandwich”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The iconic Gale's Snack Bar roasts their own turkey”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “If good value is the only thing setting it apart, Gale's Snack Bar can't be beat.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Gales gets a Bib for sure! Most patrons in there drool over their food!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Over the past year I tried going to Gales three times during their advertised open hours and they were closed every time”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Wish I could double upvote this.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Gales on Eastern best and cheapest diner in town - makes New York diners look fancy!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It is a memorable experience going back in a time machine and eating there.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Gales Snack bar for the win!!!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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