When the Pig Came Home
- Hours
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Wednesday to Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday to Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sunday & Monday Closed
- Menu
- House-Smoked Pastrami on Rye
- Roasted Porchetta Sandwich
- Peameal Bacon Sandwich
A priced menu is not on this page.
Artisan Delicatessen & Jamaican Patties
(647) 345-9001
What is When The Pig Came Home? When The Pig Came Home is a chef-driven delicatessen and specialty butcher shop located on Keele Street in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood. Founded by local chefs, the shop has earned a cult following across the city for its house-cured deli meats and scratch-made Jamaican patties.
When The Pig Came Home Menu & What to Order Must-order items include the house-smoked pastrami piled high on marble rye with mustard, crispy roasted porchetta loaded with crackling, and thick-cut peameal bacon on a brioche bun. Don't leave without ordering 'Norma's Patties', featuring flaky handmade beef or jerk chicken turnovers.
Know Before You Go The shop is closed Sundays and Mondays, and closes by mid-afternoon on weekdays. Seating is extremely limited, so plan for takeout or a quick lunch on nearby park benches.
Frequently Asked Questions About When the Pig Came Home
Menu highlights at When the Pig Came Home include House-Smoked Pastrami on Rye, Roasted Porchetta Sandwich, Peameal Bacon Sandwich, Norma's Beef Patty, Jerk Chicken Patty, Kale & Apple Slaw. A priced menu is not on this page.