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    Cafe 85- Downtown

    4.1 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
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    Really refreshing iced lattes
    Sakshi M.

    The food here was phenomenal - so tasty with crispy potatoes and eggs were perfectly cooked. The iced lattes were amazing although we were slightly disappointed by the iced biscoff latte - rose latte was the best! Servers was so busy but still did an amazing job. The restaurant has lots of seating with good natural light and gets very busy on the weekends so I'd make a reservation.

    Shakshuka
    Zi C.

    Visited for the first time, we ordered the holiday special latte, the Dutch baby and the Shakshuka The Shakshuka was really tasty and rich in flavours. The Dutch baby was kind of sad. Nothing like I imagined. It tasted like flat pancakes that didn't rise properly. It was really dense. Don't recommend. The drinks were okay. If you ordered a Dutch baby. It's a 20 min wait time. Unfortunately the anticipation didn't match the outcome. The place itself is aesthetic and cute. It feels cozy.

    Geraldine G.

    Busy, new downtown spot. Book ahead if you want a seat! Both dishes we tried the beef kebab shakshuka and Dutch baby savoury were good but the star of the two definitely is the shakshuka. Super flavourful and tasty. Ordered the RAF Coffee made with honey, cream and espresso. It's not mind blowing. It's quite sweet if you like your coffee this way. Very clean and attentive staff. It's a good addition to the area.

    Smoked Salmon Benedict
    Susan L.

    This brunch place recently opened up near us and we were very excited to give it a try. The restaurant itself is fairly spacious and nicely decorated. Staff were friendly and attentive and it wasn't too busy. The food itself was nothing special unfortunately. The plating was nice but we felt the portions were a bit small considering the price. For example the tiramisu was such a tiny amount, took us about 2 bites to finish. Food tasted fine but nothing to rave about. Unfortunately, probably only a one time visit for us though it is in a very convenient location.

    Pork Belly Benedict
    Biyu X.

    I was here with my husband for the Father's Day celebration. We missed the Yelp event in Richmond Hill, but I looked the Yelpers' comments and pictures, it sounded a nice place to go. We went on Sunday's brunch, Downtown location was quite busy. Lucky that I made a reservation online and we didn't have to wait. Whoever no reservation, the wait time will be 40mins. Quite a few things I was trying to have before, the steak and the salmon, and some drinks, but they were only in Richmond Hill location. Downtown one has changed the menu a while ago. We got the Pork Belly Benedict, Super Bowl with Chicken, and a drink of Summer Breeze. All dishes were well displayed. Just they were not big enough for a man portion. The Summer Breeze was really refreshing, with slices of Apple, Orange and I think it's lemon juice. It was a bit sour, so we asked for more honey. The restaurant was busy, and servers were still really nice to us. I definitely want to come back, but a bit far, but I can try Richmond Hill location next time.

    Eggs Benny on sourdough
    Karchie T.

    Solid brunch spot in the area. Just a bit slow with service. Came here for brunch Sunday morning around 1030am with a friend. The place was very busy and we joined the waitlist for a 20 minute wait. Luckily theres lots to check out in the area so we just walked around until we received a call. The restaurant was bright, clean, and inviting! But a tad cramped Once we were seated it took a really long time before water, menus, were given to us, and an even longer time before our orders were taken. It was really busy. The food was solid, with a good mix traditional and fresh items/drinks. No complaints for the food aside from the sausage in the tacos was a little bit dry but rest of the flavours were good. Drinks were good too! Would come back if I'm not in a rush!

    Gianna Y.

    Really good brunch and lunch spot downtown. Must check out. Everything was good!! I have a few favorites already Cafe 85 has some new menu items to try 2 Steak & Chimi(recommend) Tentacle Tango Roasted chicken Supreme Seafood Linguine (recommend) Golden Rush Risotto Kimchi Kabayaki (recommend)

    Tiramisu
    Kelvin L.

    This Cafe 85 location is super convenient, right under the Livmore building at the corner of Gerrard and Bay. This area struggles a bit with brunch options as most of the restaurants under the Liberties and College towers are more dinner locations then breakfast/lunch cafes. The food here is plenty tasty and although the mains have good portions, the drinks and desserts are tiny. Furthermore, for the price of the drinks, you get a pretty watered down experience. The place is very nice though and would be a great place to bring clients, visitors, or host a small get together. The staff is attentive and they have a variety of seating options and arrangements. Especially with the street level floor to ceiling glass walls, you get a ton of light and it feels spacious. We had the 85 Fizz, which didn't really taste like anything, definitely didn't taste the lychee. I'd get something more traditional next time to get a better feel of their cold drinks menu. The 85 Tiramisu was also very small, although it was tasty, there are bakeries nearby that have better portions. The others in our group ordered the bowl options as well as the benedicts, those were great hits. I'd recommend coming here for their brunch food, hot drinks, and atmosphere, there are lots of other options for cold drinks and desserts in the same block. There is also a good level of foot traffic from the local offices in the area.

    Storefront
    Chuan C.

    This Bistro serves brunch and various non-alcoholic drinks. It has a very nice and bright vibe inside. Everything is meticulous, including the table settings and (artificial) flowers at each table. This is their second location. It soft-opened on 2025-02-27. The "85" means coffee brewed at 85 Celsius. We ordered the following: 1. Flat White 2. Hazelnut Souffle Latte Both drinks were good! The Hazelnut Souffle Latte was amazing. The Souffle sits high above the Latte. There are 3 coffee beans at the top of the Souffle! The Flat White came with a Biscoff cookie! Nice touch. The customer service was good. We will come back to try their food and other drinks. There is a loyalty program where you earn points and get free coffee with every purchase. There is free WiFi. There cafe is wheelchair accessible. There are two gender-neutral washrooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are two high chairs for little children. Review 2025-035

    Mushroom Benny
    Jo C.

    If you are ever near Bay & Gerrard W, looking for a spot for bunch. Come to Cafe85. This place has a refreshing menu and boy, we saw so many dishes on other people table that are so refreshing. We just had a mushroom Benny. They use croissant bread. It's like having a croissant while taking in the mushroom aroma in. Yummmmmmmmmmmm indeed.

    Sally W.

    Service was great and i enjoyed how you may work on your computer. they have a point system for you to collect points for every dollar you spend. I ordered the fish taco and the Montreal Smoke meat Benny/ Waffle. I loved the Fish taco cause they used a pineapple salsa topped with an avocado mix. The Montreal Smoke meat was too salty, The salad the came with the benny was overly dressed with Vinegar... the egg did not oozz out yoke so the soft boiled egg is mehhh. I've had better benny's else where.. To be honest I did enjoy the atmosphere of the cafe the most.

    roasted sweet potato hash
    Sebastian G.

    cute aesthetic and friendly staff. Staff was eager to take our orders. Dishes look visually stunning, great for online posts, but a little lacklustre when eating.

    California (avocado) eggs benny
    Nicole T.

    Great place for brunch - the atmosphere is really nice and its easy to make reservations online through Yelp. Food does take some time to come out.

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    good cafe in my building. they have good london fog. but their coffee beans could be better. The server guillaum was also really nice

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    Siempre Restaurant - Big breakfast?

    Siempre Restaurant

    4.1(168 reviews)
    1.7 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
    •$$

    We liked it here a lot. So much so, we only ate breakfast here during our trip. It was an easy walk…read morefrom our hotel and totally worth it. The service was very nice. From the hostess to the waitstaff. All very polite and welcoming. We observed them with other guests and they seemed very patient with the loud kids...and adults to be fair. LOL We had the big skillet both days as well as the breakfast sandwich. While there were some variances, we enjoyed both experiences. The first visit was better in my opinion - the potatoes were tender and not overcooked and my fruit cup didn't have a lot of cantaloupe. I have shared pictures of the menu as well. We had sparkling water and diet cola both times. Our beverages never ran dry. There is an upstairs that overlooks the first floor dining area. We wondered if anyone had ever spilled a beverage that landed on guests below. We could definitely see the possibility of that happening. They also had a nice patio, however, on the hotter days, not sure how enjoyable the city smell would be while trying to eat. Interesting - they only had one bathroom. So we observed a line. And there are tables right next to the door. I would avoid those seats if possible. A little too close to the restroom in my opinion. If we are in the area again, we would definitely eat here again, although they may be at the new location if we visit in the future. I look forward to seeing the upgraded features at the new location.

    Let me start of by saying Pierina was the best!!! Our Lyft…read moredriver made the mistake of dropping us off at the new location (that isnt opened just yet)... so I called and was hoping it wasn't a mistake. Pierina guided us via phone and even came outside of the restaurant and waved as we approached. That was awesome Customer service as well as kindness. Ambiance was chill inside. Especially liked the artwork and table with their name on it. I had the Nutella latte, Nutella and strawberry waffle, and a side of sausage. Didn't like the sausage at all (tasted a bit gamey) but that's probably because ein the states there are nitrates, etc that make it taste better. No biggie! She switched it out for bacon, and that was fine and appreciated. My sister had the breakfast tacos that looked delicious and she really enjoyed. All in all this was a great pick and I would return when im Canada ever again and I'm in the area. Keep up the great work, Pierina. Her welcoming attitude attentiveness and knowledge of the menu was stellar and warrants recognition. Thank you!!!

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    French Made

    French Made

    4.2(77 reviews)
    1.6 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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    French Made has cultivated something of a local legend around its croissants, and after two…read moreconsecutive mornings arriving to an empty case, I understand the mythology. The almond croissant, when you're lucky enough to claim one before nine, delivers a genuinely impressive balance of shattering, buttery layers and a filling laced generously with almond cream, more Parisian in spirit than most bakeries attempting the same feat across this city. Even the raspberry version, when available, carries the same confident hand in the kitchen. The coffee program deserves equal praise. A well pulled latte and a properly balanced cappuccino suggest a team that treats espresso with the same seriousness as their pastry case, and it shows in the cup. Where the experience finds room to grow is in the choreography of the space itself. The room is petite, charming in its cobalt blue framed way, but the flow between ordering and pickup can feel cramped during a rush, and seating fills quickly. The patio, however, is a genuine reward, a shaded perch worth claiming on a slow afternoon. This is a cafe operating with real ambition and skill, let down only occasionally by its own popularity. Arrive early, claim a croissant while you still can, and settle onto the patio; you'll leave understanding exactly why regulars keep coming back.

    One of the best butter croissants! Not oily but buttery, flakey through and through! Bit pricey at…read more$4.50 but worth the experience!

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    Holiday Entremet (lemon) - very good

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    Kost - Avocado Toast

    Kost

    3.6(351 reviews)
    1.6 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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    This is a rooftop restaurant located on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel in the Entertainment…read moreDistrict. Personally, I think it is the best rooftop view in Toronto. Food (3.5/5) - the menu is a combination of small and large plates ideal for sharing. A cosmopolitan menu of diverse items from many different cuisines. - Baja Caesar Salad - baby romaine, corn, caesar dressing, agave bacon, croutons, grana padano, chili spice. This was pretty good, romaine was fresh and sauce not too overpowering with a slight kick to it. - Coconut Shrimp with mango salsa, lime, chipotle aioli. Also pretty good... shrimp was cooked fine and the garnishes worked with it. - Tuna Ceviche with avocado, cilantro, corn, red onions, leche de tigre, cancha, plantain. This one was average. The sashimi chunks were pretty average and the overall mix seemed to lack flavour and moistness. - Hamachi Crudo with avocado, elderflower, pickled strawberry, jalapeño, pistachio, basil, olive oil. This was one pretty bad... some of the worst hamachi I have ever had! Overly fishy and off-colour. Service (4/5) - server and assistants were friendly and generally attentive. Some lapses in check ins from time to time. Rooftop is first come, first serve so a reservation does not mean you will be seated quickly and may have to hang out in the interior bar or tables until ready. Atmosphere (4.75/5) - you really cannot top the view from Kost. It has multiple look out areas besides the patio dining area by the infinity pool. They have a raised photo pedestal which is ideal to take pictures with the Tower, Rogers Centre and lake in the background. They also have some trendy couches and sitting areas as well. The interior dining area is also pretty good with window views outside and a California vibe to it. Overall (4/5) - Yes, the food is on the average side for the price. However, it really is a great atmosphere for dining, even if sitting inside. It is a bucket list destination at a minimum and worth a repeat imo.

    We loved the staff and the views from Kōst, everyone was incredibly attentive and kind to us on our…read morefirst day in the city. We also happened to be in Toronto when the weather was sunny and beautiful, so that also helped make this a nice experience. The food was well priced and light. We were able to finish most of what we ordered. The potatoes were my favorite part of the eggs Benedict, which we could sub with avocado instead of meat to make it vegetarian. They definitely could've used some more seasoning. The pancakes were good with maple syrup- I think the fruit topping was delicious. The pancakes themselves were a little on the drier side but the fruit made them tastier. The ambiance and vibe of the restaurant definitely made the experience worth it.

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    Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - Cookies and Cream pancakes- huge and tasty

    Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House

    4.0(30 reviews)
    1.5 km•Queen Street West, Alexandra Park

    Baylee was my server today and she was so sweet it was my first solo brunch and I was a little…read morenervous walking in, but she made me feel instantly comfortable. she was attentive, kind, and just had the nicest energy the whole time. I'm really glad she was my server today, she made my first solo brunch such a positive one

    It's been three years since I've last been in Toronto and thanks to Yelp, I was able to have my…read morefirst ever breakfast at Stacked Pancake & Breakfast the other day. This place looks like a fairly typical breakfast spot, offering a good amount of seating, large menus for both breakfast and Lunch, and of course, a ton of different pancake options! I'm usually not someone who orders temporary menu items or specials, but the second I saw the S'More Toffee Lava Pancakes I almost had a heart attack, so of course, I ordered the stupid pancakes to avoid such an problem. The food didn't take too long to come out, and they looked even better in person than they did in the menu. Maybe I'm just a little over enthusiastic about these pancakes, but I can pretty confidently say these may of been the best pancakes I've ever had. They were big, fluffy, and this plate did not skimp on the toppings at all. Overall, Stacked Pancake & Breakfast has definitely become a go-to spot for me when returning to Toronto. The food here was phenomenal and even though it took us almost 30 minutes for someone to give us a bill and let us pay, the pancakes were too good for me to get hung up on that. If you need some breakfast in the Queen/Spadina area, this is the place to go!

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    Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - Cinnamon roll pancakes -- not just a flavor or ingredient; they actually come apart like a cinnamon roll!

    Cinnamon roll pancakes -- not just a flavor or ingredient; they actually come apart like a cinnamon roll!

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    Cafe 85- Downtown - cafes - Updated September 2026

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