We wandered in for lunch while exploring Kensington Market. The place is comfortable and welcoming with a funky boho feel. Our server was sweet, prompt and knowledgeable, answering our questions for info and giving her opinion when asked. We ordered fried shrimp and gyoza for appetizers. I ordered chilaquiles for my entree and my friend ordered teriyaki chicken. Our food was served in a timely manner, hot and fresh. We said @we ordered way too much'l but we ate almost every bite it was so good. The breaded shrimp was so crisp and flavorful. Gyoza was savory and perfectly cooked. I loved my entree and my friend said it was the best teriyaki she had ever had. Our server gave us advice about things to see in the area beyond the market. The price was not cheap, but not exorbitant either. Very pleasant experience and probably the best meal of our trip to Toronto. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Chilaquiles. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friend and I were searching for live music on a Friday night and decided to head over to Kensington. We immediately heard singing from Film Cafe and decided to stop in. Their in-house singer, Seu, performed a mix of acoustic pop covers, latin songs, and reggae. The restaurant offers entertainment or events every single night of the week, including movie nights, karaoke, trivia night, and comedy. From the café, I ordered the Tipsy Spicy Chai (chai tea, spices, Fireball, Rum, ginger, simple syrup, and cinnamon). The cocktail was warm and tasted like fall - delicious. I also had the takoyaki from their Japanese menu which was a bit pricey ($13 for 6 pieces), but tasted good nonetheless. We came again on a Tuesday and stopped in for their Taco Tuesday promo (2 for $10). I had the carnitas and fish taco which were both quite big and filling. Would definitely stop by again as it's a great place to hang out with friends and listen to some great music in a casual yet welcoming environment. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Carnitas and Fish Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a cute corner cafe in Kensington Market, with an outside curbside window for those wanting a smoothie or drink to go...or...a nice roomy dining room for those wanting to eat in. We decided to get a table. The servers were very pleasant, most of them college age ladies, very attentive and friendly. We got two smoothies and a Cuban Sandwich. I was really surprised that the sandwich came in regular white toast instead of a Cuban or French type bread. That really let me down. The bread was very buttery...to the point, that it was very heavy to eat. I had two bites and I had to ask for a To-Go box. read more

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I was surprised at the vast selections of Japanese and Latin inspired stuff! They also have smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages! Almost every night, they have events from live music, trivia nights to movie nights. I love the Tokyo Omelete (taste and presentation), Chicken don (flavor),, Taco (filling and huge) and the Lychee Peachy (refreshing). Details of what we had: Tokyo Omelette Roasted Seaweed, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato, Grilled Onion, served with Japanese Onigiri (Multigrain Purple Rice Ball) & Miso Soup Captain Croissant Toasted Butter, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Red Onion, Cucumber Slices. Mayo and Arugula, Coleslaw House Special Teriyaki Chicken Don House Special Teriyaki Chicken, served with Multigrain Purple Rice, Miso Soup Fish Taco (2 pieces) Crispy tilapia, guac, coleslaw, spicy mayo and lime Mango Lemonade Lychee Peachy read more

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My cousin and I visited this cafe and fell in love with their drinks! This place is cozy with friendly staff and offers a diverse menu. Although, we only tried the drinks and a bagel, I will definitely go back one day to try the tacos and other dishes. Their pastries looked very fresh too! Located in the Kensington Market area. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Strawberry Mocha, Lavender- butterfly pea flower latte and sesame bagel with butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Film Cafe is a casual spot in the middle of busy Kensington. It hits all the right notes with an eclectic mix of Japanese, breakfast, tacos, and Sandwhiches. The mojito was well made and a good size. Perfect for relaxing in the heat or on the patio. The japanese poutine was amazing. Big in size and popular all around. It puts an interesting spin on a classic. The chicken and fish tacos were also authentic, tasty and popular. To cool off the smoothies were also a nice touch and fairly large in size. If you find yourself in Kensington, consider hitting this place up. read more

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The food menu here is deceivingly small but the drinks menu is quite extensive. 3-7pm is happy hour and you can get $8.50 drinks! They have all day breakfast which is interesting, as well as sandwiches and bagels, but also a small latin/spanish menu and a small japanese inspired menu. It's an interesting concept but the execution didn't wow me. We got the takoyaki, veggie gyoza, and chicken tacos for food, and the marshmallow hot chocolate, strawberry brownie shake, and the berry smoothie for drinks. The strawberry brownie shake was quite sweet but didn't feel artificial, and you could tell there was actual fruit in it which was nice! It felt more like a chocolate strawberry smoothie than a shake. I enjoyed it. My friends liked their drinks as well. The takoyaki was very creamy inside with a few small bits of octopus. The gyoza tasted not homemade and was probably frozen but the sauce had a good kick. Food overall felt very average but it's probably best for drinks anyway since it's a cafe. Although they do have lots of cocktail options! Service was quick and efficient and seating inside is pretty ample. It's a very casual spot, probably not a good place for a sit down dinner. More of a quick bite/snacks and drinks type place. There were people on their laptops even around 6:30pm, so it'd probably also be a good place to work remotely while sipping on one of their many interesting lattes. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - takoyaki, chicken tacos, veggie gyoza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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-Came here in 2022 while on your from nyc and forgot to post this review. -Walked by this cafe and thought it looked cute so stopped in for a bite. -The omelette was really solid and for a good price. -Miso soup was just ok. -I thought onigiri usually has filling, but it was just rice and purple rice so that was a little disappointing, but I think that's on me for assuming -Service was great. They answered all my questions and were attentive. read more

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The café is rather small, so you need to reserve if you're going in groups. They offer all day breakfast and also have live music on Thursday and Friday nights. They support young musicians which is amazing. Their menu has Japanese fusion option and also vegetarian/vegan options. Also good variety of cocktails, hot cocktails, milkshakes and smoothies. They also offer cakes and cookies, which you need to ask staff about them cause they're not listed on the menu. We ordered "Japanese Poutine", "Teriyaki Chicken Don", "Tiramisu", "Hot Mojito" and "Avocado Banana Smoothie". We wanted to try some cake after our meal, but we were so full that we need to go back to try some. Lol read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Avocado Banana Smoothie Hot Mojito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Japanese and Latin fusion food is a cute concept but the food has hits and misses. The bagel and most of the drinks are a definite skip and so is the Tokyo omelette. I did enjoy the Japanese curry poutine though. Also music is really loud but I think it creates a lively vibe read more

Came here on a cold and dreary tuesday a week ago to have a coffee and with a colleague. Its a place I've always walked by in Kensington Market and never gone into. Lots of interesting coffee and hot drink items and I was happy to see that the place was licensed so I could get a Irish coffee. Fine quick service and nice ambiance. Would recommend for a spot to try. read more

Kensington market /Augusta street has a lot of food. There's so many options. This coffee spot is a nice place to just sit back and unwind. They have an upstairs seating area and you can order downstairs. The coffee was good but a little bit too sweet but pastries are good. Busy and great service read more

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This is one of my favourite places for drinks in Kensington market! I've tried a few of their drinks so far, with the latest one being the Pink Sakura Latte. Their drinks are well priced and the service is fast and efficient! Above all, I like the ambiance within the cafe, it's a great cozy spot to hang out with friends :) read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Pink Sakura Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really nice atmosphere, the mango lemonade is really good as is their pastries. If you are looking for a place to study i would recommend giving it a try however there are a couple things to note first. 1. They have certain laptop hours so be mindful of when you go and what work you're doing 2. They have wifi but i wasn't able to connect to it, im not sure if other people have experienced this and it may have just had trouble connecting to my computer. 3. In the evening it shifts into more of a restaurant than cafe so take note of that if you're planning on coming later in the day. read more

tokyo omelette was decent nothing too special. lil pricey for a brunch (was cheaper when i went since tax break) read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm Japanese and this is a *very* interesting cafe and restaurant! The coconut butter coffee (which I asked to be less sweet) was *amazing*, reminiscent of what the Japanese would call purin (crème caramel, basically) without being sweet. The curry poutine was also quite innovative - replacing gravy with a creamier form of curry really worked out. The other ingredients (parmesan, bacon, and an egg) made for an odd combo with the curry, but I didn't mind it. It was a warm and calming space, that wasn't too crowded in the evening, and offered WiFi and outlets. The microphone in the middle suggested they hold special events as well? Excited to return and try more menu items. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - "Market poutine" with Japanese curry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cool casual vibe with a solid menu. Breakfast/brunch food with some Latino/Asian fusion options for lunch. Awesome drink options, everything from specialty cocktails to unique lemonades and smoothies, as well as a variety of coffee and tea options. Service is good and fast! read more

Film Cafe by Eative - French toast and galaxy lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food was decent, not that amazing but not terrible. Took forever for the food to come but all the servers and staff were super nice. Got charged $2.50 for 1 slice of cheese so I was kind of disappointed by that. The fat in the prosciutto sandwich was so thick that I couldn't bite into it and had to remove it :( read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

5 star! I AM IN LOVE with this place. This is less than 10mins walk to where I work so I tend to go there most times for breakfast with my coworkers after a long night 12hr shift. What is not to love? Food: the food, beverages, and dessert presentations are... WOW!!! And they taste sooooo GOOD. I love the transparency; you can see when they are preparing your dish. Customer service: They are friendly and professional. The food gets serve so quickly. The place is warm, cozy, and clean. The bathroom is always clean. I mean I don't like using public bathroom, but I use theirs! I definitely recommend this place and almost everything on the menu. I still need to go back and get the gold ice cream, I heard it tastes good and expensive, but I'll get! :-D Bonus: Free WIFI! read more

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Order up front, grab a number, find a seat. Also, 10% auto-grat for dine-in service. No A/C, but lots of fans. I found the food takes awhile to serve up, but a lot of the dishes look like they'd take awhile to prepare so that probably wouldn't be too surprising. Expect to wait 10-20 minutes after your order is placed when it's busy. Cold drinks average $8, and if you want some fruits/veggies in it can go up to $11. I ordered the hazelnut popcorn frappe. It tasted pretty nice, but size-wise was not that big. Pretty much the kind of regular size you might get at starbucks or something, for double the price. I ordered the karaage don. The chicken was tender and juicy inside, crisp batter on the outside, with a lot of seasoning and sauces on top. As far as karaage goes, I like how they make it. Comes with some cabbage and rice, and a bowl of miso soup, which were pretty standard. Japanese restaurants for some reason tends to be on the pricier end compared to other places. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This review is based on one visit, will come back to try more items from menu. Walk in, obtain menus from the front counter, pick a table to seat, when ready order at the front counter, obtain a number sign, food is served at your table. Food: What I like about this place is they serve purple rice for their donburi (Japanese rice bowl)! I ordered the shrimp tempura curry don and it was alright, the curry was not deep in flavour compared to other curries I had in Toronto. The tempura had a crispy exterior, different from the light battered ones you would get from sushi restaurants. My friend ordered the teriyaki chicken don, it was unexpected to find out the chicken was battered and fried instead of non-fried chicken. Regardless, the teriyaki flavour was a thumbs up! The portions were not small which is a bonus. Service & atmosphere: This cafe has a good amount of seating for individuals, duos and groups of 3-4. This is a nice cafe to do some work too. When using the washroom, after pressing the code, pull the door outward(?) to open (I honestly forgot which way so take this advice lightly). Price: Gratuity is included with your bill. Prices for items are less than $20. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Teriyaki chicken don ($12.99+tax), chicken is fried - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Located in the middle of Kensington Market, Film Cafe serves up classic Japanese street food, breakfasts, and drinks. They also have free wifi. For dine-in, you'll start by ordering what you want at the front. They'll give you a number sign and you can sit at any of their available tables. When your food is ready, they'll deliver it to you. Dine-in also comes with a hefty waiting time (10-15 minutes) and a 10% gratuity charged upfront. I had their Karaage Don and I loved it. There was barely any oil on the chicken and it was so very crunchy and flavourful. The Japanese mayo and ketchup on top made the dish extremely savoury. The portion was huge as well. I had a good time at Film Cafe, but it would have been better if the food came out faster. I'll be back to try their other menu items though. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Chicken karaage don - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Eative Film Cafe is located at Augusta and Nassau in Kensington Market. They serve a variety of foods, including all day breakfasts, sandwiches, and pastries. They also have a variety of beverage options to choose from. The cafe boasts a relaxing and inviting vibe allowing you to escape from the bustle of Kensington Market. I never realized this cafe was here but I somehow was looking for new things to try in the city and stumbled upon Eative Film Cafe and was pleasantly surprised. I stopped by Eative on a Friday morning before the lunch hour and decided to try their Tokyo omelette. I noticed that they had a variety of Japanese breakfast items that were served all day. I ordered my food and drink at the counter and was given a number. Upon deciding where to sit, the food took around 10-15 min to arrive and I was delighted by the serving of the meal I had ordered. The Tokyo omelette came with 2 purple rice onigri (rice balls), miso soup, and a small pudding dessert. I ate my meal happily and was stuffed after finishing. I was not in any rush that day to finish my meal and stayed at the cafe relaxing and enjoying the food. Overall, cute place with good food and service. They have a unique take on breakfast if you are thinking of having something different. I definitely recommend the Japanese breakfast items! read more

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The Japanese curry poutine might be one of the best things I've ever eaten. I miss it every day.

I stopped by to get a hot beverage I ordered the matcha latte with almond milk size medium because they don't have any small and it came up to $6 and change after tax the server did ask me how sweet I want it and I said not sweet which I later regretted because it was a bit bitter but I can tell that it was quality matcha that was used to make the latte I also use their bathroom which is only for customers so once you get a receipt you receive the code to the bathroom inside the bathroom smelt refreshing and it was very clean I would definitely go back again to try their food or maybe they're just hard because everything did look very delicious read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A spacious cafe in Kensington that we decided to try after scoping the menu outside. It's supposed to be a japanese fusion cafe but I personally felt the Japanese portion of the menu wasn't very much. My friend did mention it seemed like that aspect of their menu has gotten smaller over the years. They did not have AC on, so it was a little stuffy when we were dining in. I ordered the Energy breakfast, part of their all day breakfast and my friend ordered the croissant sandwich. I really enjoyed the breakfast, came with 3 pieces of toast, 3 eggs (any style), and sweet potato chunks and salad. It was a good amount of food for $13.50 and was clean, not leaving my stomach feeling super gross. A nice change to common breakfasts at franchises or other establishments downtown. Their avocado spread had edamame in it which i found interesting. it tasted good though so maybe i also need to start adding in edamame into my avo toast! read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I absolutely love this place. I haven't been to it after Covid but before Covid I was going there for breakfast every couple months. They have a great menu after additional breakfast items and really delicious breads. They also do really interesting fusions with Asian food for the breakfasts that are really fun to experiment with. They also are often showing old-school cartoons on a screen on one wall which makes for a really fun experience. read more

We had lunch here today and regretted it. The chicken accompanying the quinoa salad was like shoe leather. The omelet was overcooked and the potatoes were greasy. The server didn't speak English well, so there were also some miscommunications about what we actually ordered. The patio was cute, but that's about it. Maybe it's a good spot for coffee or tea(?) but we were hungry & looking for a good meal so we were disappointed. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Chicken with the quinoa salad. Dried out and basically inedible. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The perfect cross between a bar and a cafe on a Saturday night, great for a slightly boozy catch up and conversation! Walking around Kensington, it's easy to spot this location with the bright lights and plenty of store front signs advertising the specials. They also play live music certain nights which you can keep an ear out for. When you enter, you're free to find your own table and seating with a supposed 1 hour limit depending on how busy it is, and you go up to the counter to place your order, and it is then brought to your table. Film Cafe advertises itself as a Japanese cafe, however, I wasn't too certain I got that vibe from the menu and some of the drink selections. Nonetheless, they had a great selection of classic cocktails, coffee and espresso, as well as some warmed alcoholic cocktails. My friend and I went for the apple cider with Jameson and the tipsy chai tea, as well as the Argentinian cookie. Both drinks were quite strong so there was no doubt that there was the 2oz of alcohol in each, but the flavour was balanced. The apple cider is on the slightly less sweet side and is spiced with cinnamon, while the chai tea has a strong ginger flavour. The cookie was unique, kinda like two shortbread cookies with a thick layer of toffee in the middle with nuts. It was a good balance where you're able to get any drink that you're feeling (they also have a menu for smoothies), while also being able to have a conversation and catch up with some good live music in the background! read more

I had a couple semi-cold empanadas here last night while bar hopping. There were few other options that late so I didn't complain. But now I came back in the afternoon to drink a latte and read and the girl who took my order told me they have a 20 minute time limit for coffee-only customers. I asked if that applied even if I sat on one of the counter stools, all of which were empty, and incredibly she answered yes, no exceptions. So now I'm occupying a two top table because I might as well. Cool place otherwise. read more

A nice and cozy place in Kensington with its own charm, adding something unique to the quarter. You order and pay right away, get a number, pick a table, and then get your food after. I actually like this system because you can basically leave whenever you feel like, and the service was usually pretty good the times I've been there. The cafe has a rather large selection of food and drink - there are many teas, lattes, and smoothies to choose from. In terms of food, there is also quite a bit to choose from: western breakfasts (eggs, bacon, pancakes), various Japanese meals (donburi, sushi, Karaage, terriyaki, miso soup), bagels, and sandwiches. This is a good place to go with a group for that reason - everyone's bound to find something they like, and the place itself is quite spacious with a lot of great natural light. I would recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Donburi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I thought I saw "Japanese street food" on a blackboard stand outside this shop and instantly became curious. The place was cozy but bright with a giant fan above the front counter keeping the interior somewhat cool, and we were greeted immediately by a staff who offered us the menus. ++ Sapporo breakfast: is this really what the people of Sapporo would eat for breakfast?? I've no idea, but I'm glad we picked this as our brunch. The scrambled egg was velvety smooth and tender just like we'd expect from at a Japanese eatery, and the sausages were flavourful and were a welcome relief from the well made but ultimately lacking rice balls, which were unflavoured. A small piece of, say, pickled plum would have brought the rice balls to life, IMO. Banana hot chocolate: the banana flavour was on the subtle side which worked, and I enjoyed the froth on top. Free wifi is always welcome, and interestingly this place lists the wifi name and code on the receipt. read more

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Don't really remember the name of the dish I ordered. It's fried chicken with flavored mayo. The chicken was perfectly fried. Super crispy and marinated very well. Flavorful inside! Overall love the food and the drink was so delicious that I couldn't help but finish in 2 mins. A bit pricy but can't blame on it...It's in the heart of Kensington market. Will definitely go again and try other items. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been here super often, always just try the karage don which is the fried chicken over rice, it is, trust me, the best dish here. ITS HUGE and super filling. However if u want to get a seat here during the weekends, u should come early because it's quite a popular brunch spot. They do have tons of appealing breakfast on the menu, they look very pretty but honestly if u r here for eating not for ins, I suggest u get the don. Also I don't like any of their drinks, it's pretty overpriced. read more

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Excellent breakfast, excellent vibe, good wifi, loved the strawberry latte. Would recommend.

Sadly the service at this cafe is not the best. Menus are heavy and overpriced Menu was confusing as well, scan code to get menus but the page was unusable. Disappointing overall read more

Solid nitro cold brew ($4 medium). Smooth, good quality coffee! Reasonable price for a good-sized cold brew (on tap!). read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Nitro cold brew ($4) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Drinks were kind of mediocre but it's ok for a summer day on a patio. Nothing film themed, felt a bit misled but they have a good selection for food. read more

Let's start with the good: cheesecake dessert wasn't too sweet, very enjoyable. The bad: All our drinks were only lukewarm, if the weather was better than maybe not so bad, but when it was raining outside and freezing, then a hot cup of drink is the best. We didn't ask to remake the drinks as there will be too many to remake, but really, there has to be some kind of quality control. Things should be made right the first time. I'm interested in trying their Japanese food menu though, so haven't wrote them off totally yet. Hopefully next time I can raise my review star. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Blueberry cheesecake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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They have me with their Almond Lover Latte, almond tea, almond milk, cinnamon, and almond liqueur at $5.00..but seriously what is up with a projector screen playing looney toon cartoons! Last time I saw daffy duck chasing Porky Pig was in Las Vegas at a cabaret. How freaking original is this place :-) yeaaaaay Kensington! read more

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