Ferdi’s Foods

What is Ferdi’s Foods? Tucked down a rear laneway behind Mattachioni at 1617 Dupont Street, Ferdi’s Foods is an ultra-casual takeout operation founded by chef Theo Dalton-Maag and Lauren Conover, celebrating Dalton-Maag’s British-Swiss heritage. Dalton-Maag—a veteran of kitchens like Buca, Momofuku, and Mattachioni—runs a stripped-back setup out of a compact alley kitchen. Seating is minimal and entirely informal, relying on the takeout service counter and a few alley tables in the Junction Triangle.

Ferdi’s Foods Menu & What to Order The tight, hyper-focused menu balances classic UK chip shop standards with Swiss comfort food, built around scratch-made elements like house-baked milk buns and handmade sausages. The undeniable star is the fried fish sandwich, featuring beer-battered fresh pickerel or haddock loaded with tartar sauce, crisp lettuce, and American cheese on a soft bun. Don't miss the three-day triple-cooked PEI chips, the classic butter-and-ketchup chip butty, or the house-made Swiss sausages served wrapped in parchment with sharp mustard alongside scratch-baked steak-and-stout savoury pies.

Know Before You Go Ferdi’s runs strictly on a walk-up takeout model with no reservations, operating only on Friday and Saturday afternoons from noon until sold out. Lines form well before doors open and popular items routinely sell out within two hours, so plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before midday. Street parking along Dupont is scarce, making transit via the 127 Davenport bus or a short walk from Lansdowne subway station your easiest route.