We have been struggling to find a good brunch spot in the area. Finally found this place…read more Every thing we ordered came hot and fresh. Cozy place and great service. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.

Very solid diner style cafe, excellent pancakes! It can get really packed around brunch time…read more Service was really helpful and friendly, but some food items took a while to come, probably as the restaurant was completely full while I was there

My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

Smashing good brunch?…read more Smash Kitchen has been on our list to visit for a while till we finally had the opportunity. For more than a dozen years, this Markham spot has been known for good flavors and portions. The weekend brunch menu from 10am - 2:45pm had an assortment of creative dishes. We opted for their LA mac & cheese ($25) with a saucy cheese blend textured by herb crumbles. The soft shell crab benedict ($24) looked irresistible with two nicely poached eggs beside crab drizzled with maple buffalo hot sauce. While it came with no sides, bites of the whole fried soft shell crab on brioche toast were scrumptious. The inside of this restaurant is cavernous, featuring even a private room and patio. It's much larger than the dated plaza entrance would indicate. Staff were generally active at the tables, even delivering colour sheets to young ones. Skip it or hit it? It was a long time coming but brunch here didn't disappoint. Hit it!

My family and I were in Toronto for a baby shower. We were looking for a breakfast place we found…read moreRosemary & Thyme. The experience here was not like any restaurant I've ever been to especially in the states. The staff were so friendly and kind. They made us feel like we were apart of the family. Our server kept saying she was so happy we found their restaurant. So happy we came to visit. She was so sweet. Let's talk food. DELICIOUS!!! Everything is made fresh. They give a pretty large portion I feel everything is shareable. I do not like turkey bacon at all. I don't know why they did to this turkey bacon or if it was because we were in Canada. I can't stop thinking about it or the blueberry pancakes. When we come back to Toronto we will definitely stop back by. Good service, a nice family environment, and good food is hard to come by. This place definitely has it all.

This is such a cozy local brunch restaurant located near Finch & Victoria Park Ave. We visited here…read morefor their new dinner menus like 10oz Prime Rib special ($45.99) -- that comes with grilled veggies, Yorkshire pudding, and daily soup (It was chicken noodle soup that day) --, Lasagna with salad ($23.95) -- Omg the best lasagna I've ever had! I'll be back just for this. Highly recommended! We also ordered a Double Smash Burger ($16.95) and NEW Biscoff Milkshake ($9.95). Both were very impressive and flavourful. The owner was there and super friendly. I could tell why there are so many good reviews for this restaurant. Absolutely satisfying dinner experience here. Willing to come back next time :)

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.

Years ago, I worked at a seniors home in downtown Toronto. It was one of my favourite jobs ever,…read moremostly because of the people I worked with - my coworkers, my friends. It was a great group and we have managed to keep in touch. A small group of us recently met for dinner at Moxies, Fairview Mall. It was great seeing everyone over a good meal, just like old times. I had the Short Rib Beef Dip and most others had the Chicken Madeira Rigatoni, or Chicken Alfredo. My meal was pretty good, although a bit messy to eat. Overall, everybody enjoyed their meal but getting together was the best part. I'm already looking forward to our next gathering!

I've travelled for work quite a bit coast to coast in Canada. This restaurant is VERY clean, the…read moreambience is nice and it is calm and quiet. Great for sharing conversations. That I REALLY appreciated. The food was first rate. My associate tells me her steak was cooked exactly as she liked it as was my fish. It was delicious. Portions where exactly what I expected for a hunger guy. Last and NOT least our server Geli was exceptional. Very professional, No pictures as this site does not appear to be Apple iPhone compatible :(

Foods and service were top notch. Ambiance was beautiful - modern yet classy…read more Couldn't be happier that we ate here on New Year's Eve! What a great meal to wrap up and welcome a new year! Kids meal portion was ginormous.

Banger after banger after banger. Each dish was incredible…read moreand very authentic We ordered: Appetizers: The calamari, mango salad Mains: pad Thai, pad kra pao, pad see ew, khao soi. All these dishes were perfectly cooked and tasted very authentic and balanced. 0 complaints 10/10. Red curry w Duck. Holy the duck was perfectly tender and complimented the coconut rice and curry so well! Dessert: Thai iced tea tiramisu (a must get!) the flavours were perfect! NYC cheesecake which surprised me at how creamy and delicious it was. Mango sticky rice. Which came w a darker blue grain and tasted almost like fruit loops w the condensed milk but was so yummy and perfectly sweet. There was even a kids meal option that honestly, portion wise would be been awesome to have as an adult and was very worth the price! My nephew enjoyed his pad see ew which was an amazing portion for a kids meal, along w the mango ice cream for dessert So glad they opened up closer to home!

Came back for another visit and ordered a couple of different items from last time. In addition to…read morethe salad and crispy chicken we added a order of: Spring Rolls - love the way they come in little rolls as opposed to 2 large ones cut in half; perfectly crispy Bone Marrow Carbonara - unfortunately this was a miss. It's basically carbonara pasta with bone marrow you scrape off from the bone. Sauce wasn't very flavourful and a bit too watered down. Still a good second visit.

A cool, modern take on Vietnamese food. This place is really busy and for a good reason! Their menu…read morehas many items indicated as a "favourite". I found it funny cause almost every item has the "favourite" symbol but everything tastes good! I love the decor inside. Lots of lights, florals and greenery. There is limited seating though since it gets busy - Maybe 10 tables of 4 on the outside perimeter and another 5 tables of 4 on the inside. We got the razor clams, 12 wings and beer special (after 8:30pm), smoked beet and pig ear salad, brisket and ribs and bun bo hue. The 12 wings and beer would have been such a good deal except the drink was pretty watered down. We brought it up to the waitress so hopefully they change that in the future. The wings were crispy,m and delicious. The razor clams tasted good too, but it only comes with 4. The smoked beet and pig eat salad was one of our favourites! Unique, flavourful and good crunchy textured. The brisket and ribs were another favourite. Tender and flavourful. The bun bo hue was good too. Service could have been better. One of the waiters wasn't that friendly. We still had a good time though and enjoyed the food. I would come back to try their other dishes.

I recently visited Chillax & Co. and had such a great experience. The restaurant is located right…read morealong the busy Yonge Street strip in Richmond Hill, surrounded by plenty of shops, cafés, and plazas, so it's an easy stop whether you're meeting friends or just exploring the area. The vibe inside is cozy and relaxed with a modern café-bistro feel. It's bright, welcoming, and definitely lives up to the name "Chillax." It feels like the kind of place you can sit and enjoy a slow brunch or a casual dinner without feeling rushed. For brunch, two dishes really stood out. The braised pork eggs Benedict was fantastic. The pork was tender and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the creamy hollandaise and poached eggs. The gochujang fried chicken brioche burger was another highlight. The chicken was crispy with just the right amount of spice, and the soft brioche bun tied everything together. We also came back for dinner and tried the seafood paella, which was rich, comforting, and packed with seafood. It's definitely a great dish to share. For drinks, the cheesy mango ice matcha was surprisingly good. The mango adds sweetness while the cheese foam makes it creamy and indulgent. A really unique combination that works well. Prices are pretty reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, with most dishes around the $20-$30 range. Overall, it's a great spot for brunch, dinner, or just drinks. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!

Met with friends for a late birthday catch-up. We order the salmon salad bowl and the laksa with…read moreseafood for sharing with an addition of an order of baguette. An order of soft serve matcha and tiramisu-choux. Beverages were a kumquat-berry fizz and mint (something) fizz and glass of house red. The food was exquisite and amazing. The laksa was beautiful in flavor. The service was so fast, the food came out quickly and the service was friendly, helpful with recommendations. Really hidden gem. If you are in the neighborhood, should check it out Oh the actual ambiance and space is gorgeous built around a beautiful bar, surrounded by black window accents against exposed brick. Very chic.

I can't believe this is my first time at Alchemy! I've…read morealways seen the markham location packed so decided to go to this one with a much larger parking. Arrived here at 9am with a friend and we were the only ones here so I was kinda surprised that it took awhile for our food to come out... I got the steak & egg and my friend got the pancakes with hojita latte. I love it, taste and portion size was great, though I do wish my salad came with a bit more sauce.

Another Asian Fusion brunch place. This one has been around for a while…read more The interior is a decent size and tables are packed closely together. When we arrived it was busy and there was one table open near the entrance and were told we could have that table once it had been cleared. There person who seats you also takes your order, brings your order to the table and clears the table. There was another person preparing drinks and we only saw him come out from behind the counter when there were no drink orders. It took a while for her to clear our table. At one point she stood behind the counter with a look on her face that could be best described as '...what do I do first..' What was ordered: Kale Caesar Salad - fresh croutons with generous bits of bacon; very lightly dressed Chicken and Waffles - 2 drumsticks and a breast served with 4 pieces of waffle and a small side salad Shrimp Eggs Benny - 2 deep fried shrimp patties; served with baby potatoes and a side salad The chicken was very crispy and still juicy but based on the colour of the fry the oil needs to be changed. It came with 2 small containers of syrup (not real maple syrup) and some that looked like plum sauce. The potatoes on the eggs Benny were good but when you deep fry the shrimp patty you wonder what other filler there might be in the patties. Service was decent despite the fact that there was one person who served and cleaned. An okay experience....not sure it warrants another return.