La Prep

I ordered and paid for a turkey” avocado” wrap that didn’t have any avocado in it. When I brought it back the woman told me the avocado must be tucked deep inside even though the wrap was cut down the center. Rather than continue to argue I just ate it. There wasn’t even one thin sliver of avocado in that whole thing. Either I was just lied to and ripped off or someone mistook cucumbers for avocado. Waste of $ 6.

Nino will make you the best coffee in town as it always comes with a smile and story whether this is Americano, latte or something special that you like. Excellent sandwiches made fresh daily. If you ride your bikes in the area you must visit and enjoy a drink or one of the healthiest salads from the rich salad bar to gain energy for your ride. Great places to grab a bite at lunch. Always fresh and tasty due to the personal touch of Nino and the regular staff. Open from 7am to 6pm.

Very modern and sleek place to get a coffee, sandwich, salad, or baked goodie. They’re pretty close to being the ONLY place in the immediate area to find a quick coffee, and they know it. So be prepared to pay TOP PRICE for a quite average lunch/​coffee. — Their sandwiches include a LOT of pesto. And by a LOT, I mean you get a hint of meat and veggies in every mouthful of pesto.
DO NOT get their Baked Pita Chips. They taste like burnt bacon.

Situated within the brand new Corus Entertainment building on the lakefront, La Prep is a sleek-​looking café that offers freshly-​made sandwiches and salads. Considering there are few food options in this area, La Prep has secured itself to be a reliable spot for a coffee or a quick lunch.
Since I was working in the area, I came here to pick up a dual salad and it was a reasonably priced at $ 5.41 after tax. There are usually half a dozen cold salads available, including Asian noodle, a spring mixture of broccoli and cauliflower and spinach salad. I choose the Mexican corn salad and the tomato-​feta penne. Both were excellent and lightly marinated, without leaving a greasy streak on the corners of your mouth. While I haven’t tried the sandwiches here, the ones at the Harbourfront location are quite tasty and the bread is definitely fresh.
What I love about La Prep is the fact that the quality of ingredients are not sacrificed, and the service is fast. It’s also an amazing spot, considering that Sugar Beach is still fairly secret and not many people bother to visit this end of the lakefront.
LOCATION: Just a 10-​minute walk from Union Station.