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From-scratch soups and specialty grilled cheese sandwiches made with house-made ingredients and organic sourdough bread Hi, everyone! Play a board game or two.

We're currently operating our shop popup style only (open on the LAST FULL WEEKEND of every month). Our next popup will be FRI OCT 21 to SUN OCT 23, 11AM to 3PM. Please follow us here on FB or IG for specials & updates. Stay well, and we hope to see your smiling eyes soon! :)...............................
At Millwood Melt, we specialize in making unique versions of everyone's favourite childhoo

d sandwich -- the GRILLED CHEESE! And not just the classic kind, but also yummy creations lovingly prepared using fresh and handmade ingredients. You can build a melt of your own creation or enjoy one of our 4 signature sandwiches:

Rise n' Shine: Canadian cheddar, herbed eggs, bacon, tomatoes, & our awesomesauce (chipotle mayo)

Green Machine: Monterey jack, our own basil pesto, herbed avocados, & arugula (which we grow ourselves, season permitting)

Hamelot: Canadian swiss, maple mustard, smoked ham, & house-made caramelized onions

Tuna Kahuna: cheddar, our house tuna salad, seasoned tomato slices

All sandwiches are served on organic St. John's Bakery bread (both white and multigrain available). We also offer gluten-free bread and vegan "cheddar." Kids and students can enjoy a combo meal at a discount price, which includes a kid-sized cheddar melt, juice/pop, and veggie straw chips (tasty, all-natural chips shaped into french fries). We change up our specials monthly, depending on what’s in season or inspiring us! Year round, we make from-scratch soups and stews. Most importantly, we want you to feel at home in our kitchen. We may be a small shop, but we aim to make it a cozy, friendly neighbourhood hangout for all ages. Bring your laptop, invite your friends and family. And come back again (and again!) for yummy grilled cheese and a warm, homey reception. Finally, with both of us having worked on farms ourselves, it’s important to us that we support local Ontario producers in our community whenever possible. There are many reasons for this choice, but in sum, we believe local food is fresher and more nutritious, and buying local provides a sense of connection between you, the food you eat, and the people who grow it. We also grow our own lovage and arugula (from spring to fall) for our Green Machine sandwich and house soups. That's as local as it gets!

*ST. JOHN'S BAKERY: We're proud to support one of Toronto's finest and most unique artisan bakeries. Each loaf is shaped by hand and made with natural & organic ingredients only. St. John's also provides employment and training opportunities for folks in transition. Pop in for a visit one of these days – we look forward to melting your heart with our gooey goodness and quirky sense of fun! ;)

With love,

Steve & Aniko

02/02/2025

Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you’ll forgive our prolonged absence. As most of you know, we had to reduce our hours and ultimately close Millwood Melt due to health reasons. Thankfully, I feel better now and can work again.

During my illness, one thing that motivated me was my long-held dream of opening a venue for spiritual development. I'm delighted to announce that it has finally come together. Aniko and I have been transforming The Melt into a spiritual centre and all-round welcoming space dedicated to cultivating the higher self.

Some of you may recall that I taught in schools and worked in mediation and spiritual direction before opening The Melt. I have been and continue to be a spiritual teacher, sharing enlightenment teachings throughout the city, including at the Multifaith Centre at the University of Toronto. But having my own space to work with individuals on a spiritual path is a dream come true, and it will be my deepest joy to start hosting gatherings once again.

The plan is to start gradually and expand, incorporating feedback from the community. We will open in a limited capacity very soon. Connect with me on Facebook for the latest updates on events and classes and to be part of a vibrant community. I'll also be sharing valuable teachings there, and you might spot the occasional cat pic, too! Stephen D'Amico

Some of you expressed an interest in secular group/guided meditations. Other ideas for this space might include intention circles, meaningful conversation cafes, spiritual education workshops, mindfulness walks, restorative yoga, spiritual soccer, or even pop-ups hosted by other like-minded professionals looking to share their alternative healing modalities with the community.

I am also offering spiritual guidance focused on enlightenment once more. For those who are curious, these sessions can profoundly aid in awakening your soul and deepening your spirituality. If you need any assistance on your journey, feel free to contact me without any hesitation.

I truly appreciate your ongoing and potential future interest in my work. As always, if you have any questions, just ask, and I'll be sure to reply. And for more information about me and my teaching work, please visit my website: stephendamico.com

All my very best for now!
Stephen D'Amico

09/17/2023

It's that time of year again! Good ol' fashioned fun for the whole family! Today only! Don't miss out or else you'll pout! 🥳

01/15/2023

Thank you so much to everyone for coming out to say farewell! You really made it such a fun and special day. Steve asked me nicely to stop smiling like a Wallace and Gromit character in pics, so my subdued demeanour here hides my deep emotion and happy heart. We love you all and look forward to staying in touch and bumping into you around the ‘hood.

Several people asked us to keep them in the loop re: how we & our space is coming along this winter, so you may see the occasional update here or on our store door. If you want to say goodbye we’d love to hear from you, and please feel free to stay in touch with us, too, with any life news, big or small! You can msg us on FB or IG, email us at [email protected], and text or call: 647-885-7048.

12/27/2022

MILLWOOD MELT CLOSING MIXER

SAT DEC 31, 11AM–3PM

Guys, we miss you all so much! You made The Melt such a special place, and it’s been feeling empty around here without you. Since we didn’t get the chance to say goodbye properly when we closed back in September, we’d really love to see you in person and thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and teaching us the value of kindness, loyalty, and laughter in building strong friendships.

So, come say farewell and reminisce with us! We’ll be giving away coffee and cookies – and hugs – to carry us all into the new year. Come take pictures of your favourite things in the shop to remember it by. We'd love to take a picture with you, too, for our shared memories. Let’s close out 2022 together, with big smiles, bursting hearts, and good wishes for the future! xo

10/06/2022

❣️CIAO FOR NOW, MELTERS❣️

Well, sweet friends, the time has come to close the doors of our beloved Melt after nearly 11 wonderful years. We’ve been talking about it the past few years, and despite the fact that we are busier than ever, we’ve been conflicted for a while about whether we should hire and expand to meet demand or instead pursue a dream that’s been in Steve’s heart for decades: to continue building his spiritual teaching career. Focusing on both has proven to be too challenging, especially while he’s still recovering.

So, with heavy but hopeful hearts, we’ve decided to lay down our spatulas in favour of meditation mats and embrace a more serene next stage of life that moves at our pace. It's difficult to describe the strange mix of sadness and excitement we're feeling. Although we’ll miss you dearly, we're also grateful to you for allowing us into your lives and hearts. You’ve undoubtedly become a part of our extended family.

Thank you to all our supporters for helping to keep this little raft afloat for all these years. We intend to keep our space at 902 Millwood Road and reopen as a spiritual centre in spring, where members of our beloved community are invited to gather in a welcoming space devoted to cultivating the higher self. Steve’s beard should be quite spectacular by then, truly befitting a monk!

09/20/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!

(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

This summer, we spent a bunch of money on drugs (medicinal, and no, not the fun kind). The cost left us in shock. But then, to our surprise, we recently felt immediate and complete relief after cancelling our automatically recurring delivery of a $6 hand soap on Amazon! How does that cognitive dissonance even happen in the brain? We don’t know, but you might want to try it too. OR just soothe YOUR existential ouchies with this week’s specials! 😁

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH SOUP: using an heirloom recipe passed down from mom to me…made with chunks of beef, veggies, paprika, and red wine, this hearty rustic stew will ease your subjective burdens while warming your belly.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: Wholesomely good homemade cookies made with butter and real cacao by our amazing cookie baker .... will rid you of any remaining nihilism.

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve!

08/23/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!

(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

PULLED BUTTER CHICKEN MELT: with tamarind spread, paneer & mozza, and aromatic, golden, silky, rich, curry-infused pulled butter chicken (sorry, couldn’t decide on just one adjective)

HONK IF YOU’RE CORNY CHOWDER: Creamy, bacon-y, veggie-y (woah, now we’re REALLY making up new words) and just oh so corny!

OATMEAL CHOCO-CHIP COOKIES: Wholesomely good homemade cookies made with butter and real cacao.

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve!

07/26/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!
(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

This month’s specials are dedicated to the handful of Leaside birds who have decided to hold down the nest here at home while our lucky ducky bird bredren and sistren flock to their respective Ontario lakes. But don’t despair, fellow flightless birds! There is much to live for. For one, you can celebrate SUMMER HARVEST with us, your friendly Melters! Just waddle on over with those unwebbed yet mighty feet and dip your beaks into our:

CAPRESE MELT: Goat and mozza cheeses, garlic butter roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze…a delicately flavoured but gorgeous melt!

GAZPACHO SOUP: A vibrant raw & vegan summer-harvest soup, served chilled. Note: No V8s were cracked open anywhere in the vicinity of this soup! No offence to fans of V8. (And Donna Smith, if you’re reading this, yes, I went easy on the garlic and peppers! Who loves you and who do you love?)

CHOCO-CHIP COOKIES: Wholesomely good homemade cookies made with butter and real cacao.

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve!

And now we bid thee adieu with this playful jingle we half-pinched from that old Lifesavers commercial: Tweet tweet, twiddle twidde...the only grilled cheese with a whole lotta love in the middle!

06/21/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!
(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate, the esteemed queens of q***r have decreed that it’s fine to fuse your booze this week! So our specialty melt features both a wine cheese AND a brandy-saturated jam!

BOOZY BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES MELT: sweet & savoury grilled cheese sammy with sliced prosciutto, wine-infused aged cheddar from Empire Cheese Co-op via St. Cuthbert's, and a boozy fruit jam spread (figs, raisins, & cranberries we soaked in brandy and amaretto liquor, then made into jam). It’s so boozy we can’t even think straight!

RAINBOW STUFFED PEPPER SOUP: Deconstructed stuffed pepper soup with rainbow-coloured bell peppers, ground beef & pork meats, and basmati rice to soak up some of the yummy juices.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: It’s my b-day on Friday (whoo-hoo!) so we asked our favourite baker to make my favourite cookies. Order as many as you like, but please leave me some. :D

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve!

05/24/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!

(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP: It’s asparagus season and therefore the best time of year to enjoy this vibrant and nutritious soup!

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE MELT: And since we’re being so timely this month with our specials, we thought we’d also treat ourselves (and you!) to this scrumdiddly dessert melt in honour of National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, which is on May 26 (or so we’ve learned from the Great Google on the line).

DOUBLE CHOCO CHIP COOKIES: Steve’s favourite, so we nicely asked (our beloved cookie baker and my bff) to bring it back for us!

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve! :)

04/26/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!
(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

CREAMY MUSHROOM & CAULIFLOWER SOUP: Back by one customer’s demand! Yes, just one, but she was so delightfully emphatic, we decided to go ahead and trust her judgment. This one's for you, la belle Sherry Dell (and anyone else inclined to join in...we're making extra so we hopefully don't run out again this month). This creamy, chunky, earthy, & rustic soup is made with our homemade bone broth, so it keeps the blues – and all the various flus – away! (This claim has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat or prevent any disease. Please don’t sue us.)

MUSHROOM MELT: Mushrooms sauteed with butter, onions, garlic from The Cutting Veg, & smoked paprika, then topped with fresh baby spinach, smoked Swiss, and our homemade kale-basil pesto. On organic Celtic (multigrain) sourdough bread. Add ham for oomph. Love that word...say it with me: Oomph. :)

MYSTERY COOKIES: Nothing occult here…we just don’t know what magical concoction our beloved baker is planning to surprise us with this week.

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast! We keep them afap (as fresh as possible) in the freezer, so they're not generally on display. Just ask, and we shall retrieve! :)

03/22/2022

OUR SPECIALS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND!
(Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM)

PEAR-BEET MELANGE & GOAT CHEESE MELT, with optional ham for our beloved carnivores, on organic sourdough bread

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP: A full spectrum of root veggies, including carrot, parsnip, sweet potatoes, celery root, ginger, beets, garlic, and onion, all to keep you grounded

PEASANT LOAVES: Heavenly organic sourdough from celestial St. John's Bakery, great for dipping or making amazing toast!

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902 Millwood Road
Toronto, ON
M4G1X1

Website

http://www.millwoodmelt.com/

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