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.

Good coffee, sweet pastries. The raspberry croissant is the…read morething to get at FM. If you love sugar, carbs and want to indulge an industrial strength sweet tooth FM has got you covered.

Delicious food and coffee. Great service. We arrived right before what line got really long.read more

One of our first meals in the city and one of my first experiences with poutine and was not one of…read morethe best. I liked the interior which is brightly lit and full of energy. Service is on and off, it took 10 minutes to get seated despite having joined the waitlist ahead of time and getting the text that it's ready to go. Once seated, it was great with our server giving detailed recs, and getting in refills on my coffee. But then our server changed halfway through, and we were left hanging when we needed a water refill and the check. I had the duck confit poutine, which again was not very good, it was heavy on the potato and the sauce was not very flavorful. The duck was also dry. Also had the benedict, which was not bad, though I didn't think it was anything special in my book.

Bibash was a great server and the food was delicious. Definitely worth a trip to Evviva!read more

Hey, me Rubert here. I'm back for my annual restaurant review after recently popping a squat at…read morethis fine establishment. First, I want to talk about the service, and oh boy, was it nice. Our server, Emma, was very kind and offered me suggestions. Following her wisdom I decided to go with the "Meet Me at Brunch" finger guns. It was delicious. The aura of the place is unmatched, and it was really cool being surrounded by other likeminded individuals who don't just enjoy food to survive, but to have a good time. Anyways, that's enough from me. Take care, and remember to always eat your way to your dreams.

Phenomenal diner, all day breakfast, burgers, wraps, salads etc spot right across from the CBC…read morebuilding. Portions are gigantic. Here's the meat liver omlette, comes with home fries, and toasts (or english muffins or bagel) with jam. Go!

There is a line every morning, and I don't understand why. The staff are very nice, but the food…read moreand coffee are both low-end diner quality -- not bad, but not very good. The service was fairly slow -- they appear to be understaffed for the size of the crowd. Next time, we will go elsewhere.

We had such a wonderful brunch experience at L Avenue while visiting Toronto! The atmosphere was…read morebeautiful, the patio was clean and inviting, and the overall vibe was just perfect for a relaxing brunch. I had the huevos rancheros, and my husband had the Royal Caviar & Smoked Salmon Omelet. We also shared one serving of the pistachio French toast, which was absolutely DELICIOUS! We had the Rejuvenate smoothie as well, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For drinks, I enjoyed the green tea with honey, while my husband had an espresso martini. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous! I believe our waiter's name was Emmanuel, although I'm not 100% sure. Whoever he was, he was SUPER cool! He was friendly, attentive, and really added to the experience. Overall, L Avenue was definitely a highlight of our Toronto visit. Great food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, and good vibes all around. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in Toronto!

I can't fully decide if I like this place or not. It's located at The Well and there was a line up…read morefor Saturday brunch. The line moved quick, even though it wrapped around, we waited for about 20 minutes only. The menu has some cool items, a few fusion dishes and trendy items. Awesome presentation and definitely Instagram worthy. I got the huevos rancheros, it was more like an egg burrito with beans, sauce and potatoes on top. The potatoes were probably my favourite out of everything. It was good but not the traditional you would expect. My friends sadly did not like their eggs benedict. The coffee was also average, not very strong or fragrant. Service was absolutely terrible. Our sever took so long to come, we see him just chatting in the corner. It was hard to flag him down for anything. It was not a nice experience. The menu does have some other cool items I do want to try (pancakes and french toast)... so maybe I will give it another shot if I am in the area one day.

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.

Food here was really good. I loved the casual fell of this place. Service was really great and our…read morewaitress made sure to check in on us. Food was really tasty and big portioned. Would highly recommend this breakfast spot.

I ordered the chicken and waffles and was a little disappointed. The chicken was dry and didn't…read morehave any seasoning, the added powder sugar gave it a little flavor. The waffle tasted like a waffle wasn't bad wasn't great. I saw other items on the menu that looked better so maybe next time I'll give it a try. The restaurant itself was cute. It had bar where you could watch sports and enjoy a drink. Interior looked modern. Service was fine. It was only me that went to lunch quick and easy. I don't know if I would recommend this place since the chicken and waffles really did not stand out and it was around $23

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!