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Flipper's

4.4 (65 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Omlette with bacon and toast and Hashbrowns
Divyank S.

Tried Flippers on Elm Street for a brunch and loved it. The pancakes were unbelievably soft--almost like cotton candy--and the omelette with toast was delicious. I couldn't get enough of the hashbrowns. The whole place had a nice summer vibe, and the service was amazing. Would definitely come again.

Strawberry soufflé pancakes
Natalie Z.

The food at this place is truly amazing! I would highly recommend the soufflé pancakes, which are light and fluffy but also very filling. My partner and I decided to go about an hour before closing but the staff were super friendly and helpful. The environment was bright and spacious which made it good for moving around. There are a few stairs to get into the building and the washroom is in the basement. Just a heads up for mobility device users. If you're looking for a cute, reasonably priced brunch spot near the downtown, Flippers is the spot for you.

Matcha soufflé pancake
Janice Y.

Revisited Flippers on a Saturday. However, this time I was disappointed to find that they no longer have Yelp waitlist available at least not on a Saturday when I was there where you can pre-add your name prior to arrival. You can only add your number to the waitlist once you arrive and then wait another 30 minutes or so before getting seated (at the time I was there). We got seated closer to 11am. We drove Downtown so definitely not great to have to have the clock run down on our parking spot to wait for brunch. So it's safe to say I don't think we'll be returning for brunch here on a Saturday to avoid the wait. Although that's when we usually brunch but oh well. Food is just as good as before. This time we tried the matcha souffle pancake came with matcha cream and red bean which was great. It was the perfect amount of sweetness without needing syrup. We ordered the matcha strawberry latte, it was alright and soda water, that came in a bottle fit for two. We tried their Flipper's burger this time and it was good. Overall a good meal!

Cappuccino
Sarah S.

The coffee was strong, which I like. Of course we shared an order of the Japanese soufflé pancakes which were delicious. We both had eggs on the side which were cooked to order. Service was friendly and this comfy place is also clean.

Jessica M.

I'm definitely a french toast person, but this place is known for their soufflé pancakes so I had to try some. The pancakes were not dry despite the thickness as it is more fluffy and jiggly. Although the pancakes were good it wasn't enough to convert me to be a pancake person. It was worth a try but, confirmed I'm a French Toast lover through and through.

Jamie K.

Consistently good food and brunch vibes! And not overly hyped. I've loved this place since I first went in Japan. Friendly service! 10/10

Alex C.

A nice little breakfast place serving classic breakfast items as well as their signature souffle pancakes. The service was fast and efficient but this place does get very busy, particularly on the weekends. The food is great - seasoned well and all items are good. Their specialty souffle pancake was cooked well and very fluffy. Price is a bit on the high side but reasonable for something right in the downtown core.

Strawberry soufflé pancake
Candice W.

I personally love the one with matcha the most ! Pillow-like pancake blended perfectly with matcha cream and red bean! The strawberry one is super Instagramable too! If you are looking for something more full/ Savory, chicken waffle is the pick! Staff is nice , we waited 10mins for the seat, worths it tho

Eggs Benedict with prosciutto
Kathleene S.

Flipper's is a Japanese-style brunch spot specializing in soufflé pancakes. I came here on a summery September, late morning. On my visit they had their soft opening menu with a sign outside and a beautiful storefront on a picturesque elm street. There's a flight of stairs to enter the restaurant so there are some physical access concerns. During my visit, there were 4 tables full, but maybe 60% of the restaurant was still empty. They have a beautiful, naturally lit interior and the atmosphere feels warm and inviting. I ordered the Eggs Benedict $21 and asked for a side of Truffle fries, and they said they could add it on without paying the full price for the side item since they would serve a lesser portion, but there was some miscommunication and I was served regular fries with ketchup. The fries were okay, nothing special. The eggs Benedict was a huge portion and was very rich and filling. It was delicious and great that the bread was actually one of their pancakes but unsweetened. I ended up with leftovers and was able to take the rest to go! I also ordered an iced tea ~$4-5 which I thought would be nestea-style, but it turned out to be English breakfast tea served on ice, which was a nice, healthier choice, although I felt it was expensive for the portion. The staff was friendly, but nothing outstanding. They have bench-table style seating with one long bench on one side and normal chairs on the other side. This allows for flexibility when dining with larger and smaller groups. They also have normal table seating with chairs only near the windows. I wasn't able to look into their back area, but it seemed they had 2 different areas for seating. Overall, I'd return with friends!

Tristan D.

While I'm down here visiting in Toronto, I decided to visit Flippers just for fun since the food looks so delicious and expectations were met! Food: [5/5] Blueberry cream cheese pancake: Very beautiful plate and theres a great cream cheese to pancake ratio so theres enough! The pancakes were thick and packed with so much flavor. There was also a maple syrup dipping sauce that was ok not really my cup of tea but everything else was so delicious and I'm appreciative that the maple syrup sauce isn't already drenched on the food. Very delicious highly recommend. Flippers (soufflé) pancake [5/5] These pancakes are so fluffy! It's almost like they're melting in your mouth! The presentation is also very beautiful alongside the taste. It tastes like a sweeter pancake really and the maple cream on this tastes so much better than the maple syrup that goes with the pancakes. The powdered sugar was also a great touch as well! Service: [5/5] Very little wait time to be sat (Dining for 1) and they were moderately busy as well. The wait time for the food wasn't bad it was around 10 minutes but it was well worth the wait since the food was absolutely delicious given they were moderately busy as well. Ambiance: [5/5] Honestly very cozy and warm restaurant great place to grab some brunch with friends or stop by on your lunch break. The LED sign on the wall was a nice touch. Very relaxing environment! Overall: Really affordable place with great breakfast and lunch options and nice + fast customer service. Close to dundas station so not far at all! Would highly recommend

Chicken and waffles
Golds V.

We walked in and were greeted by the hostess, it was Friday just after noon, and surprisingly it wasn't busy. We were able to choose I seats, so we sat at the window and watched people pass by on Elm st. This place has a cozy feel to it, almost like waking up and having brunch at the cottage. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffles were fluffy, and soft, fresh, not very dense. The batter for chicken was quite seasoned, I think with a heavy hand of rosemary. I like things a little more plain, but it was nicely coated. The star of this dish has to be their unique maple butter, it was thick and this sauce was made with really butter and maple syrup. Wow, what a compliment to both items on my plate. The eggs Benedict were quite filling, we had the option of salad or fries for sides. The unique thing about this was the Japanese style English muffin. It nice because it was a cross between the pancake and English muffin, a little more dense, but it was a little seasoned like the chicken batter, which I was not so seasoned. We really enjoyed the food and the service here and are looking forward to doing it all again. Thank you to the staff for Ming our dining experience feel very welcoming.

Matcha & Fresh Fruit Soufflé Pancakes
Cynthia W.

I was excited to try a new restaurant that offers souffle pancakes, and Flipper's did not disappoint! We came in around 1:30PM on Boxing Day - there were a few other tables, but overall it was not too busy. We were seated next to the window - decor is simple, but I loved the stained glass windows that were originally part of the building. We ordered the Fresh Fruit and Matcha pancakes. The menu clearly states that pancakes will take ~20 minutes to prep, so we got a french vanilla latte and side of fried chicken to come out first. I was surprised that the chicken was spicy, and didn't quite match with its sauce. Loved my drink though. Both pancake flavours were delicious, but if I had to choose, I'd go for the Fresh Fruit. I'm not usually a huge fan of berries, but the cream was sweeter than that of the Matcha, creating a nice balance with the pancakes. The texture of the souffle pancakes also hit the spot. Each pancake order is $19, compared to $13-$16 at Fuwa Fuwa. Flipper's does serve 3 pancakes instead of 2, so I think it is still fairly priced. I hope they bring out more flavours in the future. Servers were kind throughout our meal, and I enjoyed the acoustic playlist. I'd recommend Flipper's if you're in the area and craving a sweet brunch!

Cindy N.

Famous spot known for their souffle pancakes. Flipper's is open until 4pm which is a reasonable time considering it's more of a brunch type of spot. Strawberry Souffle Pancakes: The popular item at Flippers that you must try! They provide you two forks to cut the pancake open. The wait-time for the pancakes takes around half an hour so it's a decent amount of time but they do inform you before ordering. The pancakes were soft and fluffy, the strawberry cream wasn't too sweet and perfect as a light dessert. Flippers is located a bit more tucked away on Elm St. There was a reasonable amount of seating, I went around 3pm so it wasn't too packed. The seating had an interesting window. The seats are spacious enough to have larger group meals.

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