Introducing: Rashers, the new Leslieville shop devoted to the bacon sandwich

Introducing: Rashers, the new Leslieville shop devoted to the bacon sandwich

Memories of the bacon butties of England and Ireland inspired industrial designer Richard Mulley and aviation CEO John Clark to open what they’re billing as North America’s first all-bacon sandwich shop. A tiny four-seater in Leslieville, Rashers has seven sandwiches on the menu, all made with bacon custom brined and smoked by Perth Pork Products and served on Fred’s Bread. Options include traditional bacon, wild board and even a veggie version with fried mushrooms and fontina cheese ($6.50), though the signature offering is the peameal-loaded Hogtown ($6.70)—cheddar ($0.50) and a fried egg ($0.75) are extra. Diners can also choose between ketchup and traditional English “brown sauce,” which is like HP sauce, only sweeter. Sides are currently limited to griddle-fried potato wedges coated in smoked paprika or garlic salt ($3). Seasonal sandwiches—like turkey bacon with cranberry and stuffing—are said to be coming soon.

SHOW CAPTION Read More 177529 Owners Richard Mulley and John Clark Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers20.jpg 416 624 https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/rashers/slide/nov12rashers20/ nov12rashers20 0 0 177528 Owners Richard Mulley and John Clark flanking Rashers’ first customer Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers19.jpg 624 416 https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/rashers/slide/nov12rashers19/ nov12rashers19 0 0 177527 Archival shot of the stretch of Queen Street East where Rashers is located Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers 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https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/rashers/slide/nov12rashers09/ nov12rashers09 0 0 177517 Wild boar bacon from Perth Pork Products Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers08.jpg 624 416 https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/rashers/slide/nov12rashers08/ nov12rashers08 0 0 177516 Peameal bacon from Perth Pork Products Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/nov12Rashers07.jpg 624 416 https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/rashers/slide/nov12rashers07/ nov12rashers07 0 0 177515 Beer-braised bacon from Perth Pork Products Introducing: Rashers Introducing: Rashers 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Rashers, 948 Queen St. E., 416-710-8220 , rashers.ca, @RashersTO