Solid brunch spot in the area! I love their drinks but typically do default to either matcha or houjicha. This time I tried their elephant melt sandwich and portion was quite big. The salad was nice but I was not a fan of the potatoes. Just a bit too seasoned and salty and I had to use a lot of ketchup to balance it out. read more

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Best brunch place across Markham & Richmond Hill. Best timing to arrive is 10-10:30am, otherwise there'll start to have a long queue. You can only start queuing when you have arrived the restaurant with the machine at the door. I have ordered Fish Tacos several times, it is crispy exterior with a soft fish interior, so good. Paired with Matcha Latte (with skimmed milk), pretty rich Matcha flavour and tastes good. Price is acceptable. Overall, Elephants Grand is my favourite brunch place! read more

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A friend recommended this place for brunch so I didn't feel the need to read any reviews prior to visiting. With that said, I was so surprised to see a line up at around 10am for brunch... outside of Toronto! This place is hidden in an industrial area so would've never expected it to be so busy! The food was good but priceyy! Loved the breakfast potatoes that accompany your main dish. They were perfectly crispy and seasoned on the outside, nice and soft on the inside. Some Asian fusion options. I got the bulgogi eggs benny which was unique. They also have the standard brunch fare. I tried the chicken and waffles (nice crunch and came with the perfect syrup). Both were served with a side of salad with a simple, light vinaigrette. They have coffee in their name so had to try, just got a simple Americano. Overall, was it good? Yes. Was it over priced? Yes. Was it worth lining up for and waiting almost 30 mins? No. read more

The chicken sandwich was amazing! Espresso drinks were really well made too. French toast was OK but a little bland. Got there 30 mins after opening and there was no wait, but by the time we were eating there were at least 3-4 other parties waiting in line for a table. Prices are a little on the high end for the area. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Taiwanese fried chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I went there at 11:30am on a Sunday and it was so busy. They only allowed walk-in and the waiting time was about 40mins. It was a medium-sized cute cafe. The staffs were friendly and responsible , our order didn't go through and the staff noticed that so she came to our table and took the order again. We ordered 1. Barbecue pulled pork egg Benedict - just okay. For me, the flavour of the barbecue sauce was too strong. 2. Lemongrass Chicken sandwich - exactly like Vietnam Bánh mì, the chicken was not 100% well done, it was a little bit raw... and the bread was a little bit soft. I wish it can be more crispy. 3. Hot Matcha Latte - light matcha flavour. Overall, I think it was an average brunch spot in Richmond Hill. Didn't really worth the 40mins wait. read more

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We had a lovely brunch here on a Saturday afternoon. They get very busy so expect to wait if you did not make a reservation beforehand. Thankfully, we found a comic book store across the street to spend some time before we got called for our table. We had the elephant, melt pulled pork sandwich and the banana Foster French toast. Both were absolutely delicious even down to the home fries. The French toast would have been very typical, if not for the amazingly delicious caramel sauce that it is served with. Drinks were good, however, I wish that the chai profile in my latte was more prominent, which is a very personal choice. Lovely service and staff, despite a busy and bustling restaurant. read more

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I went to this place based on the recommendation of my dad, we went during a weekday and this place was packed you have to join a waitlist and it's only a 45 min dining limit. I got the Nutella latte and the chicken and waffles. A bit expensive but the chicken was juicy crispy and moist mixed with the chipotle aioli, and syrup it melts in your mouth and the Nutella latte was not overly sweet and a good robust coffee flavour. The service was good, refilled our water, pretty big portion for the chicken and waffles o shared one dish with my dad and I was full. read more

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Located in a strip mall in a fairly industrial area it seems to be an unlikely place for a brunch place. Food is Asian fusion brunch so think bulgogi beef sandwich, Benedict's and different items such as lap cheong hash. Quality of coffee here is very decent (they serve Hatch). Drinks are all non alcoholic. Prices range from mid teens (classic breakfast is $16) to low 20's. They have a basic breakfast sandwich that is 11 bucks but you don't get sides. What was ordered: Elephant Melt Peameal Bacon Benedict Bulgogi Beef Sandwich Bananas Foster French Toast All the dishes (except for the dessert) come with salad and home fries. Home fries were amazingly crispy with the right amount of seasoning. This is not a big place so when it gets busy there will be a wait but the menu does indicate a 90 minute seating limit. Add your name to the tablet by the front door and they will call when a table is ready. Good first visit. We will be back! read more

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Cute brunch spot, very filling and satisfying dishes; Worth mentioning that they got some Asian inspired options, such as Bulgogi Egg Benny and Thai Iced Milk Tea. This place is very busy and popular on the weekends, the inside has good natural lightings, while the dishes have nice presentations, very good for photos. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Brunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Came here on a weekday during lunch time and there was already a waitlist! The interior inside is very nice and cozy with lots of seating. Got the bulgogi beef Benedict and shared the earl grey toast with my friend, both were amazing and had so much flavour! Also got the iced vanilla latte and it was the perfect amount of sweetness and coffee! I can see why this brunch spot is so busy and will definitely be back!! read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

A brunch spot to try in Richmond Hill if you're in the area and don't mind a bit of a wait. We ordered: * Crab Cake Benny * Char Siu Pulled Pork Eggs Benny Food was decent. Unfortunately, the service wasn't great and it wasn't busy that day. It can get really busy during brunch on weekends though, so expect slower service. Still, it's a cute space and could be worth another try on a better day, but this visit definitely missed the mark for us. read more

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We love a good brunch place! Elephant grind coffee is always a staple. Service was excellent - we always have great conversations with our servers here! We had a friend's day out and ordered the sesame French toast to share. It's our first time ordering this and loved it! Will visit again to try other sweet breakfast menu items. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Sesame French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Cute brunch spot, but kind of overpriced and overhyped. The staff are all super busy but attentive to all guests, and very kind! The waitlist I think is a little crazy for the food, as I don't think it necessarily is better than other brunch spots in the area. All the food we've tried is still pretty solid though, just not quite at the price point that would justify revisiting often. They have some Asian-fusion menu items we thought were interesting, but didn't quite meet expectations (compared to other fusion brunch spots). The lap cheong hash, for example, was mostly only hash. I think there may have only been 4 slices of lap cheong in the whole plate, which adds up to maybe 1/3 of a lap cheong? The hash was simultaneously too salty when you hit a lap cheong, but under-salted when you eat a lone hash. Although it sounds like I'm dunking on it a lot, the lap cheong hash was overall pretty good! The poached eggs were perfect and it was interesting to try--just not something I would order again. Their chicken and waffles are actually quite good though! The chicken is crispy and moist, and the sauce is a great pairing. I can see why this is one of their most popular menu items. Overall, I think it's worth visiting to check off a bucket list item. The food is pretty good overall, so definitely not a waste of a visit, but lots of tradeoffs that I personally would rather not revisit for. read more

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I really like Elephant Grind,I enjoy their food, and I especially love their coffee since it's on the stronger side. They're usually pretty busy because the café is on the smaller side, so it's a good idea to join the waitlist. I really liked the pumpkin spice latte and the truffle mushroom eggs Benedict, the eggs are always cooked perfectly. It's a super cute café overall and definitely worth a visit. read more

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One of the first brunch spots in Richmond Hill that started my love for brunch! An OG brunch spot that some say is comparable to popular brunch spots in downtown Toronto ;) Whether you're a classic brunch type of person or love Asian fusion brunch (lap cheong hash, bulgogi beef eggs benny, char siu pulled pork, & more!), you're bound to find something that piques your interest on their menu. This visit, we tried the crab cake eggs benny and chicken & waffles. Personally, I'd go for their char siu pulled pork eggs benny instead because I love how flavourful it is! But if you're into crab cakes, this one is still delish. The chicken & waffles are not for the faint hearted - we didn't expect that pile of fried chicken! Their coffee is pretty good as well. I recommend their pumpkin spice latte - not just because I could drink this all year round, but because it wasn't as sweet as I expected. The espresso roast they use isn't too mild in taste, so you still get that nice flavour in the latte. The one thing I would say is a downside is that they don't take reservations, the space is a bit packed, and the restaurant can get filled up quickly on weekends. So if you don't get here early, be prepared for a bit of a wait. read more

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A great breakfast spot in the Richmond Hill area! A great selection of breakfast foods and was a cute restaurant for a brunch morning. Would definitely recommend going to check this place out for some lovely breakfast items! 8/10 recommend! read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Elephant Melt with Home Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Amazing brunch spot, but they do not take reservations and operate on a first come first served model. Depending on which day of the week and what time you are planning to visit, there could be a line. The plaza cannot be accessed from Leslie St, so you will need to turn onto East Wilmot St. We ordered a Latte, Hazelnut Latte, and a Hojicha Latte and we all agreed that their coffee drinks were amazing. I got the Lap Cheong Hash and my friends shared the Truffle Cream Eggs Benedict. I thought that the potatoes could have been made a little more crispy and that the house salad could be substituted with another item that pairs better with the potatoes. The flavours from the house dressing on the salad clashed with Lap Cheong Hash. The idea, however, is quite unique as it offers a fusion between Chinese Lap Cheong as a substitution of sausages to create a pseudo 'breakfast poutine' using the Hollandaise sauce instead of gravy. The decor gives rustic vibes, and there is music playing in the background but it drowns out with increased chatter in the restaurant. The tables are somewhat close together, so you can easily hear other conversations. read more

Great brunch spot! It gets really busy but they have a tablet to join a waitlist at the front. I had the truffle eggs benedict and iced americano lemonade. The drink was definitely unique - it kind of tasted like iced tea mixed with coffee. If you like lemonade and you like coffee, you'll probably like this drink lol. The eggs benedict was rich and filling, love that they give you a salad to add some freshness to the dish, and the home fries are perfectly crisp. Just a lovely brunch spot overall :) read more

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Super welcoming and friendly staff team. Cozy little coffee shop that has brunch and Asian fusion inspired dishes. Long wait on the weekends during brunch hours (11-1) have to walk in to queue and wait in line. Favorite dishes here include char Siu sandwich, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, or chicken n waffles. They have matcha lattes hot and cold, you get the foam art on the hot ones. Other notable drinks include their hot chocolate, but they can make an iced one too. read more

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Inside looks like an Alchemy clone, industrial decor with wood accents, metal seating. The menu is a brunch place with asian fusion. Lots of staff around, so service was fast. In all, menu was creative, but execution falls short. Elephant Melt Sandwich - A bit disappointing as I was expecting chasiu flavours. instead, the pulled pork was at times dry. The pickled jalapenos and caramelized onions would have worked well on a fattier piece of meat, but this was not it. The house salad was good, lightly dressed with good seasoning. And the potatoes were popping. Would not recommend the sandwich. Latte - The coffee beans was from a local roastery (hatch) which has top notch coffee. The supernova is a rather safe option as it is their dark roast coffee. Overall, latte was had some super deep dark notes while still being super milky. read more

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I liked the variety of food available The eggs Benedict were perfect The wait to get in was not too long. Place was packed read more

This place has been on my to-go-to list for quite a while now and we finally made it here a few weeks ago! A note that they do not take reservations and you will likely have to wait unless you get here early. We got here around 11am which is prime brunch time so we had to sign up on a guest list and wait until we could be seated. The wait wasn't very long as there were only 2 of us, and we were notified via text that our table was ready. The main reason I wanted to come here was to try the coffee as I have heard very good reviews about it, so I decided on a plain latte to really enjoy the espresso flavours and my husband got an americano. These were both really nice but the latte was very good, the milk really picked up the espresso notes super well and I enjoyed every sip of it! For food, we ended up getting hubby's go-to, eggs benny, and I decided to go for their Elephant Melt. He said that his eggs benny was really good and easily one of his favourites from our many brunch places we have explored. We both got home fries and salad as a side and they were both really nice, the home fries had a nice crunch and flavour to them! The Elephant Melt was good, I really enjoyed the pickled japapenos, onions, and the mix with the chasiu and cheese, but there was a time where I just got a mouthful of fat halfway through and I ended up having to pick apart the remainder of my sandwich and my husband helped me finish it. So I would highly recommend the sides and eggs benny, but depending on your taste buds, maybe avoid the elephant melt. read more

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ELEPHANT GRIND COFFEE . . One of my favourite brunch spots in Richmond Hill. They have a variety of coffee and tea drinks, egg benedict, and other brunch items with an asian twist. They do not take reservations so I recommend going early, especially on weekends. . . Chicken and Waffles 4/5 - comes with three big pieces of chicken which was crispy and juicy and very flavourful. Waffles were fluffy and delicious. Very heavy as a brunch item though. Classic Breakfast 4/5 - the potatoes were our favourite. Seasoned nicely and crispy. Coffee 3/5 read more

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Elephant Grind Coffee Love this hidden gem in the Richmond hill neighborhood! Perfect place for brunch - they have an extensive menu with lots of options and I love the Asian twist flavours on brunch! Recommendations: Elephant melt, lap Cheong hash, chicken and waffles, Nutella latte, bulgogi eggs Benedict This place is busy, but you can put yourself in line for a table once you arrive. Unfortunately it's not online or app so you do have to show up in person. Lattes are amazing - I love the Nutella it's a must for me every time - the hazelnut chocolate flsocies are mixed in so well. They also have lactose free and oat as alternative (I'm always so excited when I get lactose free milk coz it taste just like regular milk!) Hash is great if you are a hash fan. The melt is also a great sandwich! Bulgogi goes quite nicely with the eggs Benedict which is cooked perfectly poached Staff is friendly and ambience is quite nice - it is not very big so do prepare to wait if you don't go early in the morning! Def check this place out if you get a chance in the neighborhood! read more

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One of my fave breakfast places, the service is awesome and they are so sweet! We went at the perfect time around 9:30-10, as it started to get busy after! Definitely recommend the chicken and waffles, or even their eggs benedict. If you are planning to go, go early as they don't take reservations read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Lap Cheong Hash and Chicken and Waffles, Drinks are flat white and Nutella hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

We stopped here for coffee on our way out of Toronto. What a cute place this is! The food menu looked unbelievable, and I wish we hadn't eaten before we came. We were greeted by the nicest barista on the planet - and they told us some specials. We ended up getting two Nutella lattes and a pumpkin spice latte. The Nutella lattes weren't too sweet and paired beautifully with the flavor of espresso. So. Good. I hope to come back for brunch sometime! read more

We waited an hour from 1pm on a Saturday. We should've known better lol. Anyway, it was worth the wait! Staff were friendly although they did forget our water at first. The food came fast though! My friend and I split half of each of our meals. My friend got the classic breakfast and London fog latte. The sausages were yummy and juicy! He didn't say much about the vanilla latte but he did already inhale half of it before the meal came lol. I got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and hojicha latte. The latte came unsweetened but the server asked if I'd like sugar. I put in 1 packet and it was great, though the hojicha flavour was a little on the weaker side. I loved the pairing of avocado spread with smoked salmon! Both complimented the other. The hollandaise wasn't too strong, but I loved the viscosity of the yolks. It was perfect! Loved the seasoning too. We both absolutely loved the salad and the home fries. The dressing was perfect and the salad was crispy and easy to eat. The potatoes were fried perfectly: crisp and seasoned perfectly (Cajun?) but soft on the inside. My true rating is between 4 and 5, but I decided to round to a 5 because the food was perfect. Their latte art was clean, but flavour was a little mild. I'd definitely make the 20 min drive again! FYI they don't take reservations. You have to be in there in person to register on their wait list machine. They will text you when they have a table ready, and you confirm using text within a 5 min window. read more

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Pumpkin Spice Latte - smells pretty psl, taste like coffee hahaha, pretty smooth. Good spot for brunch! Chill Ambiance friendly staff and chill coffee shop read more

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I've been to a lot of different brunch places but this one had the best potatoes: crispy and flavourful. My friend said the pasta was only meh tho. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Another place for good brunch, the quality is good and reasonably priced. The server was friendly and helpful. We ordered classic breakfast and elephant melt, both at 5/5! Latte and tea are great too. The only thing is that they have a big lineup and you have to be in person to be added to the waiting list, not yelp or google, so be sure to arrive early. read more

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Came back for a second time in 2 years. Their salmon egg benedict was good last time so this time I tried their crab cake. It was just as good. The fries was a bit too salty for my liking. I also had iced coffee which had a good and strong flavour. However they tried to give me a plastic straw even though I didn't want it because I want to be plastic-free. Service was fast and polite. It was rather full during lunch time on a weekday. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Crab cake egg benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Cozy breakfast and brunch place, fresh ingredients, good cook, very friendly service. Good choices of beverage. Weekdays only open till 3pm and weekends till 4pm. Friendly reminder: arrive before 11:30 to avoid line up. No reservation, first come first serve! Recommended! read more

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I came here at 10:30am on a weekday morning and was surprised to find how busy they were! You can sign up for the waitlist at the front of the restaurant and they will give you a call when they have a table ready. Our wait was about an hour long. Our server was very friendly and gave us his recommendations. (For drinks he recommended the Nutella latte, matcha latte, and hojicha tea latte). I ended up getting the Nutella latte and the char siu pulled pork eggs Benedict. The Nutella latte was good, not too sweet. The eggs Benedict was also nice and it came with a side of salad and home fries which we all found delicious. read more

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Have been here a few times and have LOVED their coffee, figured it was time to start eating their food! Price Range: Roughly $15-$30 per person Items Ordered: -Crab Cake Eggs Benedict -Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict -Chicken & Waffles -Nutella Latte (Hot) -Iced Nutella Latte Food Quality (Menu/Taste/ Portion Size) - 4.5/5 - The portion size here is crazy, bigger than I expected. The crab cake benny was pretty good but way too much for 1 person, i should have split it with someone else and got a 2nd dish to share. The cakes were STUFFED with crab. A bit more of the hollandaise sauce would have been ideal but still liked it. My friends really enjoyed the salmon eggs benny and the chicken and waffle. The chicken and waffle was really crispy. I really enjoyed the Nutella Iced Latte, pretty simple but still really good. Atmosphere - 4/5 The vibe is really nice! It has a classic coffee place vibe. It's a small resto, and is perfect to go with a group of friends or with that special someone. Tho because it's small you're likely waiting to get seated so watch out for that. Service - 5/5 The service was amazing. They were really prompt with getting our food/drinks and were so helpful in giving us recommendations. Would I go here again? I would! Definitely want to go back and try some of their other dishes. Lash's Recommendation - Crab Cake Eggs Benedict (share it instead of getting it by yourself) - Iced Nutella Latte - Chicken & Waffles read more

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This has to be one of the better, if not best brunch spots I have been to in a very long time. I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to eat here lol. The wait is insane but it's worth it. The place is clean and spacious. The staff are on point, helpful, and always on the move assisting customers. The Bulgogi Egg Benedict was a first for me and it left an impressive impression. The egg was poached perfectly, the hollandaise sauce was smooth and velvety didn't taste too yolks and was light. The ricotta pancakes were so fluffy and airy. They had a nice creamy taste from the ricotta. The star of the show were the home fries. These fries weren't complicated or over the top. They were cooked just right. Perfect crisp, tender inside, seasoned well and so simple yet that's what made them special. The best home fries I have ever had. The Matcha Latte was refreshing. This place was a solid brunch spot, well worth the wait. Prices are very fair. read more

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Checked in at the location on their system around 10:40am on a Sunday to wait for a table. We ended up waiting 30 minutes to be seated which was okay since we expected to wait. It is a fairly small restaurant, honestly a lot smaller than I expected. The atmosphere is good and wasn't too loud. I had the matcha latte and eggs Benedict with peameal bacon. The service was quick and the servers were quite attentive. The food was quite salty and the arugula salad was covered with a sauce that was not suited to my taste. The best way I could describe the sauce is salty and sour. The potatoes were also on the salty side. The eggs Benedict had tomato jam that I found to not fit the combination as it was really sweet in contrast to the salty peameal bacon. The eggs were poached well and the English muffin was toasted nicely. I wish they went a bit heavier on the Hollandaise sauce! The matcha latte was mediocre, nothing special. I liked that it came with sugar on the side so you could mix it to your preferred level of sweetness. It ended up being approximately $25 a person for a dish + a drink. read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Eggs Benedict with peameal bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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3.5 stars Overall I thought it didn't live up to the hype. I liked that the staff checked customers' Covid-19 proof of vaccination and IDs at the entrance. One even asked a customer to put on a mask before entering. It was pretty busy on a weekday morning. The restaurant was filling up as we finished breakfast. Water for the table comes in a water jug. We ordered the lap cheong hash and chicken & waffles. The food didn't take long to get to our table. The lap cheong (Chinese sausage) and breakfast sausage were sliced thinly and I could hardly distinguish between the two meats when eating mouthfuls of the dish. The eggs were perfectly poached. I'm not usually a fan of red peppers but these were roasted well. The dish came with a lot of potatoes! In terms of flavour I couldn't taste the gochujang. That was a bit of a let down because I expected the flavour to be more prominent. We had chicken & waffles at another restaurant semi-recently and we only got a few small pieces of chicken. Here you're given a few (very) large pieces. In my opinion, the chicken was too salty but my dining companion thought it was just right. The chipotle aioli was a great accompaniment for the chicken. It added a bit of spice and cut down the saltiness of the chicken. I also wasn't a fan of how the chicken was fried, but that's just me. The waffle was so soft and fluffy though. We had leftovers that was reheated later and it was just as good. read more

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I like Elephant Grind! Service is always friendly, ambience is great! They have a nice menu with lots of veggie options too. I've ordered between an omelette or the eggs Benny. I also really like the croissants here. The drinks are very delicious as well! They use hatch coffee beans which are so good! All in all one of the favourite brunch spots in Richmond Hill! read more

One of my favorite spots for brunch! When you cut open the egg, the yolk oozes down the Eggs Benedict, making it absolutely delicious! The warm and welcoming vibe of this restaurant adds to the overall experience, and the place is well-kept. The great service and amazing food definitely make me want to come back for more! It's a very nice and cozy place, not too big, but just right for a pleasant dining experience. I highly highly recommend this place if you haven't been befo read more

Elephant Grind Coffee - Egg Benedict with home made fries and salad and a latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Went at store opening (9am) with my bestfriend for brunch, got told they forgot to punch in our order at 9:45am Everyone who came after us got their food and drinks and we left very disappointed with our food in takeout boxes that we still had to pay for. Wanted to love this spot but have never experienced such unprofessional, disorganized service. Would not recommend. read more