Came here for a super early dinner before our spring concert at the casa loma. I ordered the chicken shawarma hummus bowl along with their famous iced tea. The hummus itself was incredibly smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. The freshly baked bread served alongside was another standout as it was soft, pillowy, and perfect for scooping up every last bit of hummus. Unfortunately, the chicken shawarma itself was shopped up into a small pieces and was a little on the dry side. I was also excited to try their famous iced tea after reading the description, but it wasn't quite what I expected. It tasted more like a non alcoholic sangria with lots of fruit than a traditional iced tea. While it was refreshing, I was hoping for a stronger tea flavor, so it ended up being a bit of a letdown. Overall, there were definitely some highlights, especially the hummus and fresh bread. The staff were friendly but service was a little slow even though it wasn't very busy. We were a party of 9 and each dish came out one by one at different times so our kids were already done with their meal before our dishes came out. Portion size was surprisingly generous. It is a great option around the area and I would be open to return to try out other items on their menu. read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - Sharwama hummus bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cafe Landwer now has nine locations throughout the city, and for good reason! The food is delicious! I ordered their famous breakfast, which I am in love with! This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Labneh, granola, fruit and yogurt, focaccia bread to soak in all the goodness, poached eggs, avocado, jam and honey make for one of the best breakfast you'll ever consume! What a treat it is to come to Landwer! read more

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Landwer's Cafe (Spadina) features a charmingly retro vibe, friendly service, and a culturally diverse menu. They offer Middle Eastern classics like shakshuka, various dips, and kebabs; Eastern European dishes, such as Challah and Schnitzel; and even Italian inspired pasta dishes, like ravioli and pappardelle. I ordered the Sinia Kebab, which was deconstructed and creatively plated in a focaccia bread bowl. The focaccia was light, airy and reminded me of Naan more than a classic kebab. The beef kebab itself was very nicely seasoned and flavorful. My son ordered the French Cut Cajun chicken breast, which he said was juicy (for chicken breast) and pleasantly spiced. My husband's classic Cobb Salad, and my daughter's Arais Burger did not fail to please, either. Portions were generous without being excessive. Service was both friendly and quick. Before ordering, we explained that we were on a timeline, and happily, everything arrived in good time for us to make our evening event. At dinner hour, Landwer's was not overly busy, which was a good thing, because Landwer's Spadina has only one washroom stall for each gender. The menu also features some interesting cocktails, appetizers and desserts, as well as diverse non-alcoholic beverages. Parking can be challenging, but the side streets and main streets offer parking, and spots become available frequently. read more

This location of Café landwer is so cute there were wooden panels and it felt like a really cosy space to have brunch. I really enjoyed my time here and we got a nice quiet corner next to a plant and a neon sign which was so aesthetic. I ordered the angel hair pasta with the chicken schnitzel and it was so delicious. The portions were quite generous so I did not pack any home. The total came to $22 and the waiters were really nice and letting us continue to finish our drinks before leaving. read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Long story short: Delicious and affordable! Great spot for a nice lunch or dinner. Long story long: I ordered the rosé butternut squash/ricotta ravioli with chicken schnitzel and it was tasty, fresh and hot. The fried halloumi appetizers was a huge hit for our table. My group also had half and half Nutella and Lotus Rozalach for dessert. The Nutella was much more flavourful, the Lotus (Bischoff cookie) one was lacking. The service was great, Belle was a gem and super attentive. The decor was lovely - like any other Cafe Landwer, upscale dîner style and clean. I've had their brunch before and remember it being quite good, but was pleasantly surprised of their dinner menu. Smaller, more specialized selection which made it easier to narrow down our choices. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - Rose ravioli and chicken schnitzel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Busy spot so we had to wait a few minutes for a table. It was my first time at this location; the food and service were great. Can't beat their shakshuka with halloumi and spinach. Their whole wheat buns are out of this world! I spotted a plate of pancakes going by that looked divine...I'll be back for those soon. read more

The food was great! I got a pasta with chicken and it was so yummy! Portions were huge and they made the food extremely quickly. The restaurant was big and spacious and clean! Would go back! read more

I tried the Truffle Mushroom and cream Pappardelle with Schnitzel (meat cutlet) and Shawarma Plate. The pasta was creamy and tasty, and the schnitzel added some texture to the meal. The shawarma plate came with spiced chicken, hummus, hot chili paste, pickles, pita, and chopped salad. That meal was surely loaded and bursting with flavors and colors. read more

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Food was great! Service was good working out kinks. very bright People were allowed to linger a bit too long causing unnecessary waits at the door. read more

Great service and food. Nice and cozy atmosphere. I went there twice in a week because I was around that area, but I didn't mind going back there. Great place for catching up with others and sit and chat. Not too busy for brunch dusmring weekdays. read more

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The atmosphere is cozy, especially at the larger tables with the benches. The staff is so friendly and professional and attentive, it's become my favourite place to go for a weekend brunches. They have gluten-free and vegan options which I really appreciate! The gluten-free bread is amazing. Was there celebrating 60th birthdays this morning and they treated us wonderfully and gave us free dessert. With candles! Highly recommend! read more

Service was awfuk!!! We were completely ignored. 6 well-dressed, middle-aged adults. The Hostess was obnoxiou! Waitress overworked Disgusting! Dont eat there!!! read more

Extremely disappointed in requesting a minor substitution from a pasta dish. Only request was to change pappardelle noodles to angel hair in which the server mentioned . The angel pasta is part of their menu. The server was pleasant and empathetic to the decline of changing the pasta. When I requested to speak with the manager I was directed to speak with Sue the floor manager. Extremely unfriendly and requires more trading in the hospitality business. Especially in today's day and age where businesses are closing due to unprofessional service and utilizing their little authority. After the unresolved conversation with Sue I requested to talk to the manager. Apparently Reza was unavailable to speak to me . This only highlights the service now expected at this location. I would recommend not to dine here if the choice is yours.We all work hard for our money and choose to spend it at your location . Please be advised that word of mouth advertising is a lot stronger than any paid advertising. read more

Great food, service and ambiance. Pleasant and sophisticated. Great shnitzel and humous. Tel Aviv original! read more

I have now gone twice and in terms of coffee, which this review is for, it's great. I had an iced Nutella latte my first time there and it was delicious and the second time I went I had the tahini ice latte. Both are delicious but very different. The Nutella was sweet as to be expected and the tahini which I didn't know what to expect was surprisingly also great. It wasn't very sweet but it was excellent. The service is relatively quick considering how busy they always seem to be and they are very accommodating. My party wanted to bring their own dessert for the bday girl and they were very happy to provide the plate. I like how fast paced it is and I like the decor. I will probably go back! But it is pretty pricey I will say! read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - The Croissant Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Easy with a great kids menu. Lots of food options for adults- salads, eggs , sandwiches, fresh croissant and good coffee read more

Super tasty shakshuka with merguez sausage challah bread and poached eggs. Great addition to the Forest Hill Village, which desperately needs eateries like this. Friendly service and unrushed vibe. We will be back! read more

A delicious and out of downtown breaks fast/brunch spot. We stumbled upon this after visiting Casa Loma castle and it has been the best food of our trip. It was fresh, tasty and the service was great. We opted to sit on the patio since it was such a nice day. read more

We came in somewhat unexpectedly as a larger group which I know was not ideal and likely stressful for the service team. Once we were seated they told us that auto grat at 18% would be applied before we even got a chance to order. Then we had to ask to order since no one came to check on us. After we ordered they gave us silverware to divide among ourselves without leaving enough napkins and once again, we had to ask since the servers were avoiding eye contact with us when walking past. When the food came out, it came out at significantly different times for our party. Then when we paid, the girl next to me who ordered the same thing as me got it for $4 cheaper than I did. When I asked to see a receipt they showed me mine and it looked correct, however I do not know why we weren't charged the same. The food itself was pretty good but the service was not, and to forcibly apply gratuity and then revive poor service bothered me. read more

My partner and I took our friends from Montreal here for weekend brunch and weren't disappointed! Vibrant ambiance. Delicious food. Friendly and welcoming service from all the staff. Our server Christine was lovely. Great new location for C.L. Our new go-to spot for sure! Will be back :) read more

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They had great service and the food was so good the fish was tender and the spaghetti was creamy and I love creamy spaghetti! read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - Spaghetti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My favourite spot for brunch and really, anytime of day! Staff is friendly, service is excellent & the ambiance is cozy. So happy they opened this location! Their sabbich bowl is better than other locations I've tried (pitas are fried nice and crisp!) read more

Cafe Landwer - Spadina - Sabbich bowl with extra egg & halva latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious food, beautiful platting, I got the spaghetti and it was very filling and scrumptious. In addition, the service was really nice.

Food was good, I love their halloumi cheese shakshuka. Their house focaccia bread and labaneh was also super fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

Hooray for Cafe Landwer finally opening their Forest Hill location. This place has a really good Mediterranean style menu, with something for everyone. The salads are a good meal, the pastas are great & the falafel platters are delightful. I have come with friends and family for lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or tea & piece of delicious bobka & it has always been fresh & delicious. Even my grandchildren loved the food, there are great burgers, so kids can eat here too. Also, importantly, it is fully accessible for guests who use walkers or wheelchairs, and I don't mean only accessible entry, but also main floor accessible washrooms, which by the way are totally clean and serviceable. There are only a few parking spots, and there is street parking when you can get it. At peak times, the noise level can be high. There is outdoor service, not right near the street but a little removed so you're not inhaling car fumes. I find the outdoor seats uncomfortable, so bring your own cushion if you have sensitive bones. The place is licensed now, and they have a Happy Hour when drinks are half price. Great spot, service has been almost 100% smiling & agreeable. We go there regularly. read more