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    Cafe N One

    4.0 (150 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Annie P.

    Tried many different dishes and everything was delicious. The coffee was especially good. This is one of the brunch spots I've been going to a lot recently. Didn't get to try the dessert yet,but they looked great-definitely next time!

    Michelle W.

    Located at a random plaza on woodbine that I never really noticed before (considering im located in markham). I walked in on a weekend and it was full - the first waiter told me it would be a 10 min wait and then the next person right after told me it would be an hour wait... lots of confusion in terms of seating arrangements. In the end, we waited about 15-20 mins. Small restaurant and suggest making reservations on the weekends to ensure you get a spot. The wafu carbonara was really delicious and flavorful - highly recommend. The karaage moffles was mediocre- the chicken was delicious however the waffle wasnt as great - she cousin felt that the waffle was a little stale. I thought the waffle texture just isnt an ideal mix with the fried chicken. I will def come back to try their other item

    Alice L.

    Food is yummy. The pasta is yummy, the portion would be bigger. The soufflé pancake is also yummy but it would be better if it is hotter. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance is fine but the place is really small and felt cramped. And also very very noise inside due to small space with the a lot of people. The noise level made me have a headache. Parking was very limited. I think I will try to go on a weekday next time. Weekday was too hectic to go there.

    Beef Sukiyaki saikoro with garlic bread and side salad
    Christine C.

    The food was absolutely delicious -- the main dish came with garlic bread and a side salad. The beef was super soft and tender. The overall dish wasn't overly flavourful and wasn't bland, just the perfect amount. However I do think it's more expensive than I thought. As for the chicken karaage, it was so fresh and crispy, adding the extra lemon flavour made it even tastier. The portion sizes of both were great and I keep coming back for more! Main dish - $22.50, Karaage - $6.50 The staff were all very friendly and helpful with suggestions, but it became slightly difficult requesting for more water when it got busier. Overall the ambiance was exceptional. This restaurant does have limited parking space since it's a small lot. Would definitely come back and try other foods!

    Cappuccino
    Shigei H.

    Very nice cozy cafe conveniently located at Woodbine & Highway 7 intersections, this cafe is operated by Hongkongers but it serves some Japanese-styled pasta, soufflé pancake and coffee, it's similar to Pokka Cafe in HK. This is a place for casual chat and meal with friends. We've ordered pasta, soufflé pancake, flat white coffee and cappuccino. The foods were delicious; the al dente spaghetti was cooked just right with delicious bacon pieces. As for the soufflé pancakes, it was warm, soft and fluffy with fresh whipped cream and some fruits, it was eggy and not overly sweet. We saw many young customers in the cafe. 10% discount was offered if paid by cash and each of us paid $30 for lunch. I'll come again.

    Sautéed mushroom grilled cheese
    Daniel T.

    I had brunch at Cafe N One on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10 am. The cafe had just been open for about an hour and it was still pretty empty at this time. It's a relatively small cafe with few seating. I can imagine it would be difficult to find seating during peak hours based on how busier it got later on. Overall, I had an average experience at Cafe N One. It's nice that this cafe offers a lot of savory lunch-y items this early in the morning. But I only ordered the sautéed mushroom grilled cheese. I thought the grilled cheese was bland and the mushrooms could use a bit more seasoning. The salad was light, fresh, and had the perfect amount of dressing. The avocado smoothie tasted too milky for my preference, but I appreciate that real avocados were used. Service was good. Very nice and professional. Overall, I thought my experience was average. I think I would have a better experience if I had ordered a different dish and the avocado smoothie tasted more avocado-y than milky.

    Salmon Croissant
    Philip L.

    Went there for weekend breakfast. The souffle pancake was so fluffy, so light, so good. It came with red bean paste, green tea sauce, and some fruit pieces. The most delightful part was a gold foil added to the pancake. What a luxurious dish, LOL! The smoked salmon croissant was not bad either. The place is small with cramped tables. It's quite noisy because of this. Nonetheless, the food here is good. Recommended.

    Chicken karaage and mochi waffles
    Clement R.

    Came with friends to enjoy some decent food and coffee. Service wasn't bad cause they were super busy. And the atmosphere plus the ambiance was lively with all the patrons having a good time with their friends chatting away. We came back a few times after.

    Hojicha Latte
    Cherrie T.

    We were very lucky to get a 2-seater right when we walked in on a busy Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm. It is a small, cozy brunch spot south of Hwy 7, off Woodbine. I ordered the Karaage Moffles with Arugula Salad, and a Black Sesame Latte. My partner had the Doriyaki Pancake Breakfast, and a Hojicha Latte. The food and lattes came out quite fast. I really enjoyed the crispy karaage with the spicy mayo, and would 100% order it again! My partner said the doriyaki was a bit soggy, but overall, she enjoyed the breakfast.

    Aaron A.

    Had seen this place a while back and totally forgot about it until we dropped by Electric Piggy next door and saw the fluffy pancakes. Spoiler, we got the fluffy pancakes. It's an order with QR code kinda store with pay at the front counter, so service was minimal. Matcha fluffy pancakes - Pancakes were tall! It takes some skill to make em like that. The texture was super fluffy and taste minimally sweet. The matcha syrup was too thick and heavy and pretty much overpowered the pancakes. Nice to try, but I don't think I would get this specific flavour again. Maybe just the pancakes by themselves.

    Smoked salmon croissant and lavender soufflé
    Fatimah S.

    Decided to try this place today and from presentation to flavour I was impressed. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu.

    Carbonara pasta comes with the salad
    Kateri

    Been here couple of times! They have a pretty big selection from pastas to, waffles, pancakes, eggs Benedicts and more. I really like their drinks. I think they're pretty creative with their drink menu. I really like their tiramisu espresso and strawberry matcha. Their caffeine drinks are on the stronger side which I really enjoy. I recommend getting a pasta (my favorite is the carbonara pasta) or salmon croissant. I would skip the chicken and waffles here though as the chicken is pretty small. The cafe isn't super big and has probably less than 10 tables so can get really busy on the weekend. I definitely recommend booking or calling ahead to avoid the wait. Overall pretty cute cafe, would definitely recommend trying.

    Iced matcha latte
    Godwin T.

    Parking can be a bit busy in this small strip mall. It's a family owned restaurant so it's a bit more cozy but the menu is quite diverse. The portions are a bit smaller for some of the selections but they all taste great which makes you wish you had more. The service can be a little bit more hospitable but it's usually busy hence the rushed attitude. The menu you order via QR code to your table. Their croissants and brunch options are my favorite, with the mushroom grilled cheese as a light snack. Additionally they have a few pastas for if you want to be a bit more full. Plenty of drinks, teas, shakes and juices to choose from, my favorite being their iced matcha latte. Attached pictures: Smoked Salmon Croissant Carbonara Pasta Beef Pasta Iced Matcha Latte Mushroom Grilled Cheese

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    3.9(122 reviews)
    2.7 kmUnionville
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    Hubby & I were out shopping on Christmas Eve for some last minute gifts and groceries. We were…read moreclose to downtown Markham and the idea of Draco came up. Initially we were going for the idea of breakfast, but timing was a bit off from what we anticipated and it was a really nice lunch date instead. I love the Markham Marriott, the staff is always warm and welcoming. Draco has a very sleek, sophisticated and cozy atmosphere. We both ordered Bacon & Cheddar burgers. I opted for a Caesar salad as an appetizer and hubby ordered their Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak. Let's start with the apps. The Caesar salad was SO good! I wish I had taken a pic, but admittedly, my phone was tucked away and I was caught up in the cozy seating, great food and Christmas vibes of the restaurant and lobby. Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak: $33 - Buttercup Squash Puree and Truffle Oil - Everything you want Wagyu to be - tender, cooked to the perfect temp which left a nice warm red centre. This was melt in your mouth good! The burgers - these were perfection! Draco Bacon Cheddar Burger: $25 - Aged Cheddar with Crispy Bacon Strips; Crispy Onion Straws, Arugula and Garlic Aioli. This was a very well seasoned patty, so juicy and a substantial sized patty of fresh not frozen beef. The bun was lightly toasted, bacon crispy, easily taking this into my top 3 fav spots for burgers! Options for sides include fries, sweet potato fries, poutine, side Caesar or garden salad or truffle fries. We finished off our meal with 2 really good cappuccinos and just took our time before heading home. This was our first time back here in a few years. The food was exceptional as was the service and the warm staff. Draco is the perfect spot for an early morning breakfast, work or lunch date or a nice cozy dinner. They also have Christmas & New Years dinners and brunches. Relax in the restaurant with drinks or in the adjacent lounge, this is a great spot to unwind with some great food and drinks.

    The esthetic is on point. They have an infusion of fresh coming through the vents. The staff were…read morequietly there if it makes sense checking on us throughout. The food was chefs kiss. I had chicken and waffles my daughter had steak and eggs. The steak was seasoned to perfection, my waffles were crispy and so was my chicken. I wanted lactose milk he heated it up for me which was a nice touch. Would recommend Drako 100%

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    I've been wanting to try this spot for a while but never got around to it, so we decided to go…read moretoday. Overall, it's definitely on the pricier side. Personally, I felt like many of the dishes were elevated or fancier versions of Asian classics. The crab truffle chawanmushi was super creamy, with crab meat on top and truffle flavors. For $40...ya idk it wasn't anything crazy and I would have loved it with a bowl of rice (maybe that's me being too Chinese lol). But also I've seen other review of the chawanmushi and it seems like every time, the amount of crab on it is different. Mine didn't seem to have as much compared to the other pictures I have seen which just tell me that they have inconsistencies. It just felt like a lot to just be eating on its own. The mala cream udon was really tasty, I loved the creaminess, cheesiness, and the addition of Chinese pork and spices but it also felt like something that could be make at home. The tuna tataki came with only three pieces for $22, which felt quite small for the price. The flavors were good, but the portion was underwhelming. My favorite was probably the Basque cheesecake it had a rich, creamy texture with a slight hint of saltiness. The Korean fried chicken sliders were also great, the crispy chicken with a well-balanced sauce. For drinks, we got the Zazatar and Golden Pear, and both were really good. The Zazatar, in particular, was quite strong which I liked. While the food was enjoyable, it didn't quite feel worth the price. For this style of food, I think you could find similar options and flavors at a more reasonable price point elsewhere in Markham. Nothing of the dishes like blow me away which is why I'm saying this. The staff were very kind and attentive, which I appreciated. However, the timing of the dishes was a bit off. We received and finished the tuna, then the sliders came out, followed by the udon. Finished that and then we waited about 15-20 minutes before my main (the chawanmushi) arrived, which by that point my partner had already long finished eating. I understand that chawanmushi takes longer to prepare since it's steamed, but a heads-up or better coordination with the rest of the dishes would have been nice. Like severing the appetizers at the same time and serving the mains at the same time. Instead of having the dishes come out one by one and such a long wait between the mains. The space itself is beautiful, with an upscale vibe, great for catching up I don't regret trying it, but it's probably not somewhere I'd return to.

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    Good Catch Cafe

    4.0(200 reviews)
    2.9 kmUnionville
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    My friend and I came for a late lunch. There was a lineup, which is a good sign. We joined the…read morequeue and waited. The line moved fairly quick and we were seated. I love comfort food and the menu here is quite large with lots of options. I love that you can scan the menu and see an actual photo for every item. (This helped to choose our dishes .) Beef & Fish Balls in Curry Sauce Meat Lover w/ Black Pepper Sizzler Curry Beef Brisket on Rice Baked Ox Tongue with Black Pepper Sauce on Spaghetti Hot Milk Tea Red Bean with IceCream Freeze First off the portions here are HUGE. We ate a ton and took so much for leftovers. I've only ever had thinly sliced ox tongue and I quite enjoyed the thicker slices in our dish. We both loved the beef brisket dish. So incredibly tender and the curry sauce was very nice. The sizzling plate was beautiful . Staff poured the sauce on it and we were able to snap some photos and videos before indulging. Each dish was smothered in sauce or cheese for the ultimate Hong Kong style comfort food. It was everything I wanted. You can't skip a traditional milk tea. The red bean drink was a dessert style finish to our meal. I will 100% return and try their other menu options!

    Large selection, so much so that it can be a bit overwhelming for someone new to the HK style cafe…read morescene such as myself. Ordering a few dishes easily adds up. Can get quite pricey for simple dishes but you do leave feeling full. Ive tried the oysters, pasta dishes, black pepper beef and eggs, chicken wings and everything was good! Some orders gets you a free drink (iced/ hot milk teas). Nice bright spacious space in Downtown Markham!

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    NextDoor Restaurant

    4.1(625 reviews)
    4.4 kmUnionville Mainstreet, Unionville
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    Stopped by for brunch at Next Door, located in the heart of Main St. Unionville. The restaurant is…read moreunique in a sense where it's situated in the historical Unionville Planing Mill. Was seated in their dinning hall ( the other side is more of a bar) and ordered a brunch tower for two. The tower includes their signature malaysian scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, bacon, Brussel sprouts, toast with buttermilk pancakes stacked at top of the tower. The tower was beautifully presented and what I love most about the tower is their pancakes. Truly fluffy and light with whipped cream on top of it. Overall, service was efficient and attentive, often checked on and refilling water. On top of that, the restaurant has great decor and parking is provided in the back of the restaurant. Its considered on a slightly higher end for brunch ($20-30 range), but it was truly an amazing experience. They also have daily promos so worth checking out for dinner and late night deals.

    This is very popular brunch place in Markham - but the options are more limited up here. Came with…read moremy parents to see what the hype is about (a few years after the hype has died down, but oh well). I must say that I do understand why people are drawn to the restaurant - it is very pretty and makes for wonderful pictures! This includes the lovely visuals of the food, which is beautifully presented and extremely photogenic. The taste of the food, although quite acceptable, fell just a bit short of its looks. The variety of colours was not matched with a variety of flavours, and everything was somewhat on the salty and greasy side. That being said, we very much enjoyed the potato hash, pancakes, and French toast. The portion sizes also outdid themselves - if you're coming here for brunch, just be prepared for a long nap in the afternoon! Service was excellent: prompt, helpful, and friendly. The interior is fairly spacious and elegantly decorated. Overall, a pleasant experience even if it's not the most spectacular - and perhaps worth a visit for some based on the aesthetics alone.

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    Sisters & Co - Gojuchang fried chicken and waffles

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    4.0(111 reviews)
    3.1 kmMilliken
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    I came here back in November with my boyfriend and we both still think about this place! There was…read morea line when we got there, and we were lucky to be able to be seated quite quickly as there were tables finishing their payments and just about to leave. Due to the number of guests that day, the space around our table was quite tight and cozy but that was fine by us. The servers were super friendly and when we had questions about the menu, they were able to help us narrow down our decisions (it was quite hard to choose because everything looked amazing!). My boyfriend got the Gochujang Chicken and Waffles with a juice (I believe it was lychee), and I got the Char Siu Benedict with a Hojicha Latte. The portion was much bigger than we had expected for the Gochujang Chicken and Waffles, which was definitely the highlight of the entire meal because this is a DEFINITE MUST TRY for the sweet/savoury combo lovers out there (note: the chicken wasn't a large thigh or two like other brunch restaurants we have been to, but rather chunks of chicken that were perfectly tossed in the gochujang). The Char Siu Benedict was also amazing, and I got truffle fries and a side salad. The Hojicha latte was recommended by not only the staff but also another diner who was seated next to us, and I definitely loved the rich flavour of the Hojicha. We will definitely come back (I dream about the Gochujang Chicken and Waffles), and I would highly recommend Sisters & Co for anyone in the Milliken/Markham area looking for an amazing Brunch spot!

    Sisters & Co Markham is a chic diner brunch spot with more premium pricing than your usual diner,…read morespecializing in benedicts and various brunch items with Asian flares to them. It's extremely popular (always full) but the tables move quite quickly, so yes - while you most likely need to stay in line if you come during the weekends, you don't have to wait for long if you're on a cute brunch date for two. A few pros and cons about this place: Cons: 1) ordered the bulgogi benedict, and to be fair, it was not very impressive. While the English muffins underneath were toasted to perfection - crispy and soft, I was not impressed by the bulgogi/benedict. The thing about hollandaise sauce is that it's powerful, rich and creamy. What goes well with it needs to add another dimension of powerful flavour profiles, which is why it's usually paired with smoked proteins (smoked salmon, peameal bacon, pulled pork etc). While I love Bulgogi, it's usually sweet, refreshing that goes well with flavour neutral side such as plain rice (or bread, fries). When I had my Bennies, I could barely taste any of the bulgogi and it was a disappointment to me (it just tasted like an egg on an English muffin). 2) the size is quite small for its price (CAD 22). If you think the two bennies as one sandwich, it'd be a small English muffin. That's very pricy. Pros: 1) the "spicy" home fries were extremely well done. The flavour profiles were well delivered, with caramelized onions and pepper pieces mixed in. I had a great time enjoying them. 2) I enjoyed the drip coffee quite a bit. It was very fresh and the beans they used had a nice balance of acidity and bitterness. Very satisfying. 3) the service was superb. I really really appreciated my servers (Gabriella and Alan). They were extremely efficient while being attentive and friendly. I gauge that the servers are the primary reason why the restaurant, tho being extremely popular, still has a steady speed to move the lines and customers. Extremely impressive comparing to all other diners I've been to when it comes to service. Because of the servers and the home fries, I'd give it a four stars while the food/pricing need some works. I may come back sometime soon to try other items on the menu.

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    Essence of Unionville

    3.0(60 reviews)
    2.0 kmBrown's Corners
    $$

    I came for afternoon tea on Saturday with a friend. It was located in a hotel so there was plenty…read moreof parking. We called in the Wednesday before and were able to get a reservation for the same weekend. It was an ok experience but there were definitely odd things I noticed. For the food, you're able to select 4 of 7 of the savoury dishes, which is nice to be able to customize. For dessert, you get most of the desserts except one (you need to pay $3 extra for macaron). Most of the food was fine, not exceptional, but fine. The scones I found were quite small compared to other tea places, and they only gave one per person rather than the usual two I'm used to. The tea experience could be better. In terms of the tea selection, I foundour server wasn't the most knowledgeable about the different tea. When asking about them, they mainly told me what was the top sellers, and when I asked to give me more details about the other ones, I was told things like "that's not as popular" or "that green tea like this other one but a bit different". Which really isn't helpful when trying to figure out what I want. Additionally, thete is a note that it costs $3 for an additional refill, and that a pot serves 4 cups. The problem is that the pot was really small and filled only two cups. They often checked in to see if we wanted a refill, but it was unclear when we would be charged for it. For example, our first refill we didn't get charged, but my guess is that it's because the first pot only filled two cups and not the four cups. So would I get charged for the next refill? How would they keep track? I imited how much I drank because of this. It was an ok afternoon tea experience but it wouldn't be one I would necessarily recommend given the above.

    I went for High Tea in a group of 8, all except one is in their 60s-70s…read more The best things: the guest of honour was absolutely delighted, which is no surprise: it was her birthday, and a surprise event, and she was surrounded by family. And parking was free, once you registered at the desk. The china teapot and cups/saucers were gorgeous. HOWEVER!!!! We were seated somewhat away from the empty dining room, beside a wedding shower; some dividers separated us from the shower. Why sit older folks close to a noisy party?? (there were games, surprises and speeches) My husband couldn't hear his sister or brother at the other end of the table; I couldn't hear several of my in-laws; my brother in law with a hearing aid couldn't hear me well, and I was sitting beside him; we did not talk. After a couple of hours, I got fed up with the clamour, and anxious to LEAVE!! I suspect the staff seated us there for their serving convenience and/or because they assumed that a group might be noisy and should be near another group. Well!!!, older folks having high tea do not chortle and yell; they yearn to visit with people they've not seen in awhile!! All so unfortunate, as the dining room was empty (we were over near an empty buffet table). The tables were not set for tea, apart from the cups, saucers and pots already on the table; also, each "setting" had cutlery wrapped up in a napkin and I found myself wondering: do I need THREE knives, including a large dinner knife? Do I need two forks for finger food? Where do I put all this stuff? The small spoon was useful though. No table cloth. Institutional-type melamine tables...after I left I realized, they did not set the table at all! Setting the table is a fundamental of high tea. The other two are food and service! Our tea arrived. The china was very beautiful BUT each person got a small teapot and a very large teabag--one too large for the pot (I guess we were to get the pot refilled w water multiple times). I decided that the tiny plate on my portion of the table MIGHT be for my tea bag--there was NO WHERE ELSE to put it (one thing I inherited from my Mum was silver teaware including a little plate to put the teabag; this should not be a mystery for the hotel). I certainly wasn't going to leave a large black tea bag in a teapot for an hour or two!! Later, I realized that the little plate was what we was supposed to eat off of. I wiped it off with a napkin and stuck the tea bag somewhere else.... Perhaps 20-30 minutes after we were served tea, I overheard my in-laws muttering that they needed a refill of water: staff had to be asked to bring more water (!). They didn't ask or offer to bring it a second time. My fellow guests let their tea bags sit in their pots the whole time and/or (like me) gave up on getting more water. High Tea should be several cups of hot and fresh tea, automatically provided by staff and enjoyed over a while (a little bit like at dim sum: the tea helps balance and cleanse; sipping is comforting and should be delicious). As for the food: Savouries: of the four I ate, only the crab was interesting and tasty overall. The egg and truffle: no taste of truffle at all; best part was the brioche underneath; I make egg salad as well. Although the strip loin slices were perfect, and the touch of mustard was good...this was essentially meat on a nice slice of bread (could do this myself too); I'd bet the meat was cooked prior to the date, but it was good. The smoked salmon on croissant: the salmon was better than the frozen product I can get at the grocery store; the croissant may have been baked on a previous day. The single scone and cream: the scone was nice. Others at my table noticed that the cream had a lemon flavour but all I tasted was cream and some sweetness. I've had "cream teas" in England; the clotted cream was NEVER sweet. Although the accompanying jelly was nice, a gourmet/tasty strawberry jam would have been appropriate. Ask the English Desserts: I've never eaten a cannoli before and this was obviously fried (w bubbles in the "pastry"); nothing tempting about it. My guess is that the staff made these the previous day for the shower and for us, since there was a crust on the filling; no taste of pistachio in the filling. I researched what a canelé was before the Tea and wow, the little thing we received was no better than a Timbit in a different shape: so different from what I was expecting. It was supposed to be raspberry and caramel, but it just tasted like baked bread/pastry. An absurd letdown; the internet said they are hard to make, but really!!!! Panna cotta was unmemorable (it was pink and I used my little spoon lol). During the course of our visit, two staff smiled at us once, and we were asked ONCE how everything was, and WHO wants to make a fuss at a celebration? Avoid!!

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