Lox + Schmear

Lox + Schmear is a breakfast and brunch restaurant as well as a sandwich shop that specializes in delicious bagels, lox, and cream cheese. Located on St. Clair Avenue West, this small business is owned by queer/non-binary individuals who stand strong with the trans community. They believe in providing excellent service and support for gender-affirming healthcare. Enjoy their food today until 2:30 pm!

Recent social media posts

2026-06-23

Be gay. Eat bagels. Sunday June 28. Open usual hours.

2026-06-17

9 MOTHERF*CKING YEARS, Y’ALL.

I was 27 years old, sick of working for people who didn’t share my values, my vision, or the way I thought people should be treated. Opening my own place was never part of some grand master plan. I didn’t grow up dreaming about owning a bagel and lox shop. And yet, somehow, here we are.

Lox + Schmear is 9 years old today. It has become more than I ever imagined it could. A business, of course, but also a community and a gathering place. That’s not to say it’s been easy. In fact, it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. The most exhausting, stressful, anxiety-filled endeavour of my life. There have been moments when I questioned everything. Moments when I wanted to quit. Moments when I wasn’t sure how I’d continue to push ahead, and somehow, I always did.

That’s because of the people who have shown up for us over the last nine years. The customers who became regulars, and the regulars who became friends.

Thank you for every pack of lox, every bagel, every catering order, every kind word, and every bit of support along the way.

9 years later and I’m still looking for money and trying not to cry 😂.

With gratitude,
Lev

2026-05-19

Add it to your calendars folks! Re-opening Friday May 29, 2026! Insurance is slow. Baby is growing. Time to get back to work. See you soon! 📸 Sneaky second pic thanks to

2026-04-26

Hey y’all! Sorry this took me so long, things have been happening over here. Jumping on to remind you that we are temporarily closed until further notice. As you remember, we had a bit of a flood due to a fire in the apartment upstairs. We are currently waiting on insurance to know how to proceed.

ALSO! Please give a warm welcome to our new (very hairy) baby Orion! He arrived on Tuesday April 21 at 8:40pm very fast!!! Kira is the most incredible human and Cosmo is the best big brother. We are all doing well.

2026-02-26

Bagel. Egg. Cheese. Need I say more? FRIDAY ONLY. Limited: making 16 egg bagels tomorrow. Once they are gone, they are gone. You snooze, you lose. The early bird gets the worm. Any more phrases to make my point?

2026-02-25

This is what your photos look like when you’re working on a BREAKFAST BAGEL!!!!!!! Get ready! Breakfast bagels coming to the FRIDAY menu soooooon 👀👀👀

2026-02-19

You know we cater right? Lox platters! Large cookie orders! Full cakes! We can do it all (not all all, but you know what I mean). Need something? Just ask!

2026-02-15

Come spend all you money here today! And while you’re at it, pick up this cute little coin pouch to store all your best treasures.

2026-02-04

Hello! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! SO LISTEN CLOSELY.

I am doing things a little differently this time round. Noah and Lou will be leaving Lox + Schmear shortly (Noah is a smartie pants and just graduated with a Masters degree and is hoping to find a job in their field, and Lou has decided that moving back to Victoria to continue to be the coolest tattooer is what they need to do). Yay!!!!! for these two great humans who are awesome but need to move on from here. SOOOOO this means that I am hiring for two roles:

1. CASHIER position on SATURDAYS ONLY!
2. CASHIER AND BAGEL MAKER position- cashier on Friday and Sunday, and bagel maker on Saturdays.

If you are looking for employment, send an email to: [email protected]

PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH ROLE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN!

All are welcome to share this post widely, please and thank you.

2025-11-14

Sheeeeeesh! Sliced so thin. Smoked to perfection. Lovingly served. Got a hankering for the best smoked salmon in this city? We are here and happy to feed you. Open all weekend!

Address

1030 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6E1A4

To reach this breakfast & brunch restaurant and sandwich shop located on St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto, you can take public transport by walking to the nearest bus stop and taking a bus towards St. Clair Avenue West. You can get off at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and [street name] and walk for a few minutes to reach your destination.

If you prefer driving, take [highway name] towards Toronto and exit at [exit number]. Follow signs for St. Clair Avenue West until you reach your destination. Street parking is available nearby, but it may be limited during peak hours so consider using paid parking options if available.

Please note that these directions are for general guidance only and may not be accurate or up-to-date. Always check for the latest information before traveling to your destination to ensure a smooth experience.

Website

http://www.loxandschmear.com/

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What people say

Breakfast and brunch restaurants are a great way to start your day with a delicious meal that will give you the energy you need to tackle whatever comes your way. And if you're looking for a spot in Toronto that serves up some of the best bagels, lox, and cream cheese around, look no further than Lox + Schmear on St. Clair Avenue West.

Their sandwiches are truly something special, as evidenced by the rave reviews they receive on social media. One customer couldn't even fit their mouth around their sandwich because it was so loaded with delicious ingredients! And if you're feeling adventurous, why not add some dill pickle potato chips for an extra crunch?

But Lox + Schmear isn't just about the food - they also know how to throw a great event. Their Pride Brunch is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to celebrate love and acceptance while enjoying some tasty bagels. And with DJ Butt Mitzfa providing the tunes, you know it's going to be a party.

So whether you're stopping by for a quick breakfast on your way to work or taking part in one of their fun events, Lox + Schmear is definitely worth checking out. Their bagels are different from all the rest - but you'll have to try them yourself to find out why!

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