My neighbourhood is full of potential and has been progressing quickly over the past few years. Progress Bakery, however, has been here forever. She is old and solid. Think of her as your Portuguese Grandma, filling your bellies on the regular, old-school style.

Tosta mista sandwich is my favourite: they take a big soft bun, put ham and cheese on it and then crush it and grill it to make it a... more

Every neighbourhood needs a local bakery and Dovercourt Village has Progress. Thank goodness! If you're into desserts or pastries this place isn't fancy, but the desserts are delicious and the Portuguese egg tarts, pastel de natas are some of the best around. You can get everything from croissants to spring rolls here. They do lots of sandwiches, pizzas, warm meals, a variety of different... more

Covers the bases. Nice tosta-mista (ham and cheese) with a quick crunch on the outside and melty cheese on the inside. She makes Americanos right, and their bread is pretty fantastic. I like the dark rye especially.
It's a basic experience. The feeling is pure.

You can buy an ice cream sandwich.