What makes a focaccia sandwich different?
It’s the bread. Focaccia is a flat Italian loaf baked in a pan with plenty of olive oil, so the bottom crisps up while the inside stays soft and open. That makes it sturdy enough for stracciatella, pesto and a proper stack of cured meat.
We bake our focaccia here in Scarborough and build every sandwich on it, small or large. Expect Italian cured meats, fresh cheese and a sauce or two.
The dough starts with Penelope, the sourdough starter Vince Stalteri made in 2018 and nearly lost. Read how Penelope started.
Four focaccia sandwiches to start with
Four of the six on the menu. Every one comes small or large.
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Bianca
$12.50 / $21
Mortadella, pistacchio pesto, arugula, stracciatella, EVOO
Classico
$12 / $20
Prosciutto di Parma, shaved parmigiano, arugula, stracciatella, EVOO
Italian
$12 / $20
Salami, capocollo, prosciutto, provolone, olives, peperoncino, iceberg, chili jam, garlic aioli
Calabrese
$12 / $20
Hot soppressata, fior di latte, chili jam, spicy 'nduja mayo, black olives
A focacceria inside the bakehouse
We’re an Italian bakery first. The ovens that bake all the sourdough for Penelope Social, our sister restaurant in Woodbridge, also bake the focaccia your sandwich comes on. Every loaf is naturally fermented and baked fresh daily.
You can take focaccia home too. Semolina is $9 small or $15 large, and Barese is $12 or $20. Both sit on the bakery shelf beside our sourdough loaves.
A focaccia sandwich vs a regular sub
Both make a good lunch. Here’s where they differ.
| Compared | Penelope focaccia sandwich | Regular sub |
|---|---|---|
| Bread | Focaccia baked here every weekday | A long roll, often baked off site |
| Meat | Mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, hot soppressata, capocollo | Usually ham, turkey or salami |
| Cheese | Stracciatella, fior di latte, shaved parmigiano, provolone | Usually sliced cheese |
| Sauces | Pistacchio pesto, chili jam, 'nduja mayo, garlic aioli | Mayo, mustard or oil and vinegar |
| Sizes | Small or large, $11.50 to $21 | Varies by shop |
Focaccia sandwich trays for the office
Feeding a team? We cut each sandwich in four so it’s easy to share. Order at least six, at the large price, and give us 24 hours’ notice. You pick up at the bakehouse.
Want something hot as well? Full-size sourdough pizzas run $45 to $55. See the catering menu for the full list.
Visit the bakehouse
Come by the counter at 71 Howden Rd in Scarborough, or order online and pick up. Weekdays only.
- Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Phone
FAQs
Where can I get focaccia sandwiches in Scarborough?
At Penelope Bakehouse, 71 Howden Rd. Hours and directions are on our Scarborough page.
Are you open on weekends?
No. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
How much is a focaccia sandwich?
Smalls are $11.50 to $12.50 and larges are $19 to $21. Every price is on the sandwich menu.
Do you have a focaccia sandwich without meat?
Yes, the Caprese: tomato, onion, basil, balsamic glaze, fior di latte and shaved parmigiano. It’s $11.50 small or $19 large.
Can I buy focaccia to take home?
Yes. Semolina and Barese both come small or large. They’re on the bakery menu.
Do you cater focaccia sandwiches?
Yes. We cut them in four, with a minimum of six at the large price. Send the catering form at least 24 hours ahead.
Can I order ahead?
Yes. Order online and pick up at the counter.
Hungry for a focaccia sandwich?
Order ahead for pickup, or come by 71 Howden Rd, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
