Went here for a friends birthday brunch. This place is a vibe. The FOH is perfect for a quick sit down and drink (if you can grab a spot). They have all sorts of baked goods and drinks to choose from! We had a table at the back to accommodate our party of 6. That's where the kitchen is and there is seating in front of the kitchen which I found pretty cool! There's a cozy table nook at the back too! The server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. And when I smelled this delicious smell, she immediately knew it was the pancake and I was hooked! I ordered the sourdough pancake with a side of fruit and the hazelnut syrup on the side. It was delicious! The syrup was beyond tasty and I could drink that on its own if I could. Just wow. Two people at my table got the steak and the rest got the potato pancake which they all raved about and it looked equally as delicious if you're wanting something savoury. I also got the "gut" tea but the drinks I did see looked yummy. This place is doing some great stuff with food and I would come back for brunch again and even try out their dinner menu. For fusion food, the prices are what you'd expect in Toronto in 2026. Look no further if you're looking for a good brunch spot. The only downside is that the table size itself is a bit small but we managed! And they brought out their famous dessert for my friend's birthday making it extra special. I took a couple of bites and let's just say it's definitely worth getting! But I would suggest to share as it's quite big! read more

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Atmosphere was nice and felt really intimate at night. The steak and tsukune were too salty. The fried rice was pretty good but the star of the show was the mochi potatoes - the texture is amazing. Service was very slow. I don't know that I'll be back for dinner but might come again to try their brunch which they're more well known for. read more

Gateau Ghost - Mochi potatoes, GGs tsukune, steak, kimchi fried rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Madeline's were soft and fluffy, a bit sweeter than I would like. Food was okay, got the shrimp toast which was a bit heavier on mayo that I'd prefer and it's quite crisp so it did scratch the roof of my mouth. Avocado toast with bulgolgi is not bad but price is a bit steep for what it is imo. Brunch starts at 10 but the bakery portion opens a bit earlier. read more

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We luckily got a table right away during weekend brunch time. We got the KFC sando, GG breakfast plate and shared a matcha latte. The sando was pretty good, I liked how they branded their own bread with the logo. Seriously very aesthetically pleasing. We opted for the garlic fries for an extra charge and I think it made a big difference. It was well tossed in the spices and paired well with the sando. Sando was good, nothing too fancy and was a good amount. The GG bfast place we found was okay, we were not a fan of the jeyuk sausage at all. Should have gotten bacon instead imo. Tables are a bit small and it is also a bit cramped too so watch your surroundings! Nice that the have a rack to hang your coats on the side. I like that there is a cafe at the front for people who want to grab and go any coffee/pastries or get dessert after dining in. Madelines were soft and super buttery (Y). read more

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This spot on College West is a must-go-to for Brunch. Note that you will experience a wait if you don't reserve in advance on the weekends. Please note I would actually give a 4.5*. It was a wonderful brunch - wonderful quality, great service and innovative options. The restaurant space is light and airy with a casual seating area in front for people who just want to grab a drink and a baked good. Wonderful fusion take on a bunch of brunch favorites. I tried the Breakfast poutine which has their signature beef bulgogi in it (not to be missed!). It was delicious. My friend had the Croque Madame which also has the beef bulgogi in it. Other options on the menu include a take on a KFC sandwich, pancakes and a standard breakfast. Coffees and other drinks are top notch. You just have to watch the team to see the care put into each item. They are also know for their varieties of Madeleines. The Sticky Toffee pudding one is sooo good but they also do scones and danishes, mostly some special of the day. (The poached pear danish was amazing - not overly sweet and crispy pastry - perfection!!). Street parking or TTC to get there. read more

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Got the 6 pack of madeleines. Unique flavours but they were pretty stale. Disappointing for them being 5-6$ each (30$+ in total since I got a mix). Their strawberry matcha was ok- a strong strawberry flavour but completely eclipsed the taste of matcha. read more

Gateau Ghost - 6 pack madeleines - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great dining and cafe spot on the west end. I was drawn by their matcha drink - frozen matcha and added the vanilla foam on top. Certainly stands out as one of the unique matcha options in the city. I know their online website mentions brunch is only on Fridays and weekends but it's also on a Wednesday when I dropped by. I was really tempted by their display cabinet of madeleines as well! But I ended up choosing something more savoury, Honey Garlic Avo Toast (thick cut honey garlic brûléed brioche, smashed avocado, toasted walnuts, lemon vinagrette, arugula, poached egg, reggiano parmigiano, pickled shallots) for $21. It's a bit on the higher end for a zhuzhed up avo toast. Their GG French toasts are around the same price range while their chicken sando is cheaper at $16. So I'm guessing it's because of the housemade brioche bread. Service was friendly. Luckily it wasn't too busy so I was able to get some work and online meetings done while enjoying my food. Online reservations could be made in advance but you can also walk-in without one during mid week at around lunch at least when I was there. read more

Gateau Ghost - Avocado toast and frozen matcha with vanilla foam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came to check out their frozen matcha, they were one of the first ones to do this in Toronto! Upon arriving, there is a brunch dining area near the back and a quick take out spot at the front with cute seating and tiny tables. Opted for both the strawberry frozen matcha with strawberry foam top and the regular matcha latte. I thought both were great, but the strawberry frozen matcha looked muddy when mixed, would look better if they layered it more carefully. I loved the front seating area with their tiny tables, I thought it was such a vibe. The front area also sells local goodies like jams and salts. I hear their madeleines were also great - would hav to come back next time to dine in and try their sweets. read more

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What I love most about this place is the customer service. Outstanding actually. The food is much better than dinner specifically the shrimp toast is a must to order. The chicken sandwich although tasty is outshined by Ohiru which is absolutely worth the wait to try. The sando I had competes with only one I had from a popup location the first time I tried this in Paris. The pastry and breads here are very good. read more

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Great food and drinks, got the sourdough pancakes and the eggs Benedict and for a drink the coconut matcha slush. 8.5/10 all round experience read more

Gateau Ghost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here on thanksgiving for brunch and can I just say it was a great meal. I've been meaning to try this place for a while after hearing about it on social media. I can say that the food did not disappoint. We got the shrimp croquette, chicken burger, and sticky toffee cake and each one was a hit. I cannot stop thinking about the cake and I will definitely be back to eat it again. I will say that the portions are quite small so keep it in mind if you're expecting a large plate. The chicken burger was $21 for the burger alone and you had to add 4$ to have fries with it. I didn't order any drinks but just looking at the menu there were many creative options like pbj latte that I never seen before. Service and ambiance was fantastic. Restaurant is on the smaller side so be prepared to be squeezed together if coming with a large group read more

Gateau Ghost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for dinner, but I wish I had come for brunch, instead. The service was really good, but the food was average at best. The cereal shrimp toast is basically a croquette. You can get something equally cripsy on the outside while soft on the inside for a fraction of the price elsewhere. The bavette is apparently a new item on their menu. We asked for medium, but got medium rare. Given this fact, I expected the meat to be even more tender, but nope. It was unfortunately very chewy. We also got the mochi pomme-dauphine. The mochi itself was delicious, but the dipping sauce that came with it was super boring. We ended up dipping all of the mochi in the bavette sauce to give them proper flavor. The worst part was the ambience. The sound proofing here is non-existent. I could barely hear the person sitting across from me, especially with how loud the music was playing. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and it is the only reason I'm giving this place any stars at all. Food came fast and our drinks were constantly refilled. You also get an adorable sticker of their mascot at the end. The highlight of the evening was the peach raspberry sparkling lemonade. Not because it tasted amazing (it was just average), but because it glows beautifully with the dinner candle behind it. read more

Gateau Ghost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

* Steak frites: solid, cooked nicely, but pretty standard. * Croque madame: comforting, and the bulgogi twist did add a nice touch. * Cereal shrimp toast: definitely the most creative dish out of the three with fun crunch and flavor, though not something I'd crave again. They used to have a mashed potato as a side dish on the brunch menu and honestly the only thing I truly loved here. But now it's only available at dinner. I've tried a few of their drinks, including the viral matcha slush with strawberry cold foam. It was way too sweet for me and didn't live up to the hype, unfortunately. I also gave their madeleines a try, though for something they're known for, I found them a bit on the dry side. Overall, brunch here is alright. Not a spot I'd recommend or go out of my way for, but I don't mind joining friends if this is their choice. Cute vibe, fun menu, and good service. read more

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With such an interesting fusion menu, welcoming atmosphere and great service, this place seems like it should be great. So not sure if this is about personal tastes, but I found it just ok. Stopped by for lunch and got a whole bunch of stuff: GG's Brioche, Cereal Shrimp Toast, Bibim Quinoa Salad, Owen's Sando, Matcha Pistachio Madeline, and a Yuzu Tonic. And consistently across all those, I found the taste to be just ok (and for some of them, pretty pricey for the portion sizes). It's like the flavours across the dishes were almost muted. Fusion cuisine can go one of two ways: accentuating the boldness of the differences, or tempering them down to the safer and more mellow version. This, for me at least, was the latter. Still an ok spot to try, but it's just too bad as the dishes ended up being a ghost of what they could have been. read more

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The pastries and the coffee are tasty and the atmosphere is cute. The service is terrible! We were told we would have a half hour wait which turned into an hour. Then after we complained, we were finally taken to a "table"... it was the bar!! They didn't even ask, just took us to sit there with 3 people in our party. How are you suppose to converse?! Every other restaurant asks that as an option, get with the program especially when you've underestimated the wait time by 30 mins. Needless to say we walked out! Just be upfront with your guests right from the start - if the wait time is going to be an hour - say an hour! Then people have the choice to decide if they want to wait that long for brunch or not. read more

I got their iced blueberry matcha latte. I thought it was alright - the matcha wasn't a bright green and the drink was way too sweet because of the blueberry jam. After mixing, I could barely taste the matcha. Also tried my friends frozen matcha with vanilla foam. It's what you'd expect - matcha in frozen form. Service was good and the place is very cute. Definitely come here for instagrammable drinks but if you're a matcha lover, I'd go to a different place. read more

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We were at Gateua Ghost to celebrate a birthday, enjoying their dinner menu. Making a reservation is recommended as the dinner crowd fills up very quickly. The staff was very attentive and it was suggested that 2 mains plus 2-3 small plates were great for a couple, so we went with the: smoked kimchi arancihi, cereal shrimp toast, GG's gai lan, and the GG's tsukune and korean spicy short rib as the mains. We also got the sticky madeleine toffee pudding for dessert. Everything tasted great and the staff was very attentive. In terms of kimchi flavours, it was a bit too light, but the other dishes were a great fusion. The arancini was quite light and needed more kimchi, the sauce was creamy, but could do with more kimchi. The tsukune was very herbally in flavourful and not salty. The madeleine was not too sweet and a perfect finish to the night. Their dinner menu does change throughout the season. We will keep an eye out for a reason to visit on a special occassion. read more

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Gateau Ghost is a solid 3.5/5. It's unique, with interesting and unique bites, but not enough intrigue to warrant another visit. Plus the lukewarm service made it hard for me to give the benefit of doubt thus I've rounded my rating down to 3 stars. If you're a fan of mochi, you'll love the mochi potato bites which are a must-try! It comes with a steak that's done well. Skip the short rib dish - incredibly tough whereas you'd expect the meat to fall off the bone. The kimchi arancini and kimchi French onion soup were an interesting fusion and decent picks as well. read more

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Upon entry, we were offered a coat check by the greeter. We ordered the Spicy Paloma (tequila, orange liqueur, lime, gochujang, grapefruit soda) and the Blueberry Matcha Highball (Japanese whiskey, matcha, blueberry, honey, soda). The spicy paloma was lovely and refreshing, but unfortunately there was a musty taste in the highball that I was not a fan of. The ingredients seemed forced and did not work well together, dispite the fact that I like each ingredient separately. For the small plates, we had the steak tartare which is more reminiscent of a Korean yukhoe (tartare) dish than a traditional French tartare. It was seasoned with gochujang, pickled pear, capers, chives and perilla oil which was pretty decent. The kimchi French onion soup was outstanding and had a burst of flavour that kept me coming back for more. The miso peanut roasted cabbage was my partner's favourite, topped with toasted almonds. The cabbage had an incredible umami infused into it through the 12-hour brining process. For the large plate, we had the steak and mochi pommes dauphine. The steak was good but nothing crazy; however, the mochi potatoes are definitely worth a try as they had the flavour and savoriness of fried potatoes, but the chewy texture and consistency of mochi! Very unique. We were also given a raspberry earl grey Madeleine from their bakery section at the end since we were here for an occasion. read more

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A couple of weeks ago, we were in the area and decided to pop into Gateau Ghost to grab a quick dessert. I wound up getting a chocolate-filled madeleine that was seriously tasty, so we figured we should come back to try their brunch. We should've quit while we were ahead. The meal got off to a promising start, though, as the Salted Caramel Flat White I ordered was really delicious. It had a really rich caramel flavor that was offset perfectly by the salt. The sweetness level was perfect, and I enjoyed the heck out of this beverage. For my main, I opted for the KFC Sando ("chicken thigh, soy honey garlic, cabbage, pickles, house mayo, parlsey powder") and I added the Parmesan & Herb Tossed Frites for an extra four bucks. It arrived a short time later and on initial inspection, the plate looked really promising. But my hopes were dashed as soon as I picked up the sandwich. The fried chicken inside was so small that it literally only took up half of the sandwich. There were, as a result, many, many bites that were just bread. It was very upsetting (and considering the $18 price tag, quite insulting too). (I've never had a fried chicken sandwich this puny before. In fact, I've been to plenty of places where the chicken was so plentiful that it was spilling out of the sandwich.) Adding insult to injury is the fact that nothing on my plate was hot. Heck, nothing was even warm. This is my number one pet peeve when it comes to dining out, and it was especially egregious here. The room-temperature sandwich was just okay, too. There was no crunch to the fried chicken and the whole thing was a little bland, but the bread was fresh-tasting at least. The fries were fine, but again, fries that aren't hot just aren't appealing. Hopefully they were just having an off day in the kitchen because my coffee was great. And that pastry I had eaten a week earlier was terrific. I doubt I'll stop into the restaurant again but I'd eat that madeleine anytime. read more

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I can see why theres such a big hype for this place. I really enjoyed my time here. The food was kinda different from your typical eggs benny/ brunch places. We enjoyed every dish we ordered, service was also quick and friendly. Only down side was that everything was on the small side, portions, plates, tables, chairs and the space is tight/small as it gets extremely packed with people. (Shared between 4 girls) What we ordered: Shrimp toast (9/10) Bulgogi breakfast poutine (7/10) Bistro salad (6/10) Owens sando (8.5/10) Stick madeline toffee pudding (7.5/10) a little too sweet Strawberry matcha latte (10/10) Caesar (7/10) Grapefruit mimosa (7/10) Definitely recommend trying the Shrimp toast, Owens sando and Strawberry matcha latte! Everything came up to 35-45 per person including tax and tip. read more

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Viral breakfast restaurant, let's see the hype! They recently got a dinner menu too so got to check that out soon. I got the bulgogi breakfast poutine plus add on egg extra $3. It was so good, nothing really caught my eye on the menu and the server recommended it so I went with it (she was super nice but half way through she was done her shift so another server came to cover) The bulgogi was super moist and very flavourful, with potatoes mozzarella and gravy on a very hot skillet! I wouldn't recommend the steak, it just wasn't good because the sauce it came with didn't pair well with it. We ordered their famous shrimp toast but for some reason?? it didn't come, it was heading towards the end of the meal so we cancelled it, so that was disappointing. The ambiance is a super nice, the front is the cafe with a couple tables and at the back there is a lot of tables. whole restaurant has white interior. during the day the sunlight is nice. We got 2 madelines, biscoff and matcha. They had very interesting flavours. both were very good but the biscoff was way better!! There is street parking and 2 restrooms. I highly recommend giving this place a try! I went around 2pm on a weekday there was no one read more

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Honestly one of the best brunches I've had in Toronto!! They offer a French-Korean fusion menu with lots of savory and sweet options, including interesting, yet simple, twists on classic brunch food. I got the GG's breakfast sando and it was delicious - the gochujang aioli took it to the next level! I also tried the sourdough pancake and I highly recommend if you're in the mood for a sweet but not overly sugary option. It's fluffy and crispy at the same time and topped with a hazelnut maple syrup that just brings it all together. Definitely check out their cafe at the front for delicious-looking pastries and more coffee & matcha (their strawberry matcha is amazing)! I will say, the one thing that I didn't love about the place is how busy and tightly packed it is. Sometimes, the servers would be squeezing between tables to get to people, which didn't seem comfortable. It can get a bit loud during the brunch rush too, but honestly, the food and matcha made me forget about all that. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Ambiance: 3.75/5 Decor: 4/5 read more

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Saw many post about this on social media and had to drop by. I didn't have high hopes because it's still just a brunch place. Many reviews said to order the shrimp but I couldn't justify ordering it because there's no sides and it's quite pricey compared to the breakfast plate. Got the jeyuk sausage with focaccia and gravy. Very shocked to see two small pieces of focaccia. Jeyuk was on the salt side but had some sweetness too, reminded me of Chinese sausage. The salad dressing was quite heavy but did help offset the salty sausage. The gravy didn't have much flavour. I'd recommend the scone and jam if you get the breakfast plate to get more bang for your buck. I got the sticky toffee pudding to go, it was very moist and surprisingly huge. The madeleine was also huge, it was the size of my hand! I thought it was a regular mini size madeleine, seems like I got a money worth. I would have to come back for the shrimp another time. read more

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"Gat-eau" brunch spot!! Flavourful dishes and drinks to complement. The vibe in the cafè is inviting and aesthetically pleasing -- perfect vibe for a Sunday reset. 10/10 would recommended! read more

Solid brunch spot, but don't expect to be mindblown! I recommend the baked goods here. The front of the store is a bakery, and the back is a restaurant with an open kitchen. Servers are all friendly. Menu includes some Korean-French fusion items. We walked in on Sunday around 10:30am and we got to sit at the bar within 10 minutes. Table seating was close to 45 mins wait. We got the strawberry Danish, biscoff Madeleine, steak frites, ricotta French toast, and a strawberry matcha drink. The standout item for me was the Danish, it was generously topped with strawberry jam and fresh strawberry. The steak was not seared at all, and the fries were a little bland. The ricotta French toast was not too sweet, in fact it was on the savory side. The texture was perfect but the taste was nothing special. The biscoff madeleine was good. Prices are standard for brunch, baked goods are in the pricey end. read more

Gateau Ghost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally having brunch at Gateau Ghost 974 College St Love the minimalist vibe at the restaurant and of course the dishes are the star of the show! Here's what we got: KFC Sando - Thick Juicy chicken burger was the highlight Shrimp Toast - the crunch was real! Strawberry Matcha Latte Salted Caramel Latte Everything was delicious and I'll def visit again and am looking forward to their dinner service they'll be offering soon. read more

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I have always been wanting to go to Gateau Ghost and I'm glad I got to have the brunch there! The food was so good, we ordered the Bulgogi Breakfast Poutine, the Croque Madame and the Cereal Shrimp Toast. We also ordered a vanilla latte and a hot chocolate to go with it! The parmesan & herb fries were a little salty but I like how they paired with my croque madame but out of the 3, I would say the Bulgogi Breakfast Poutine was the best - would definitely go back again just to have that. We also got the biscoff madeline, strawberry madeline, matcha strawberry cookie and the calamansi tart. PLEASE GET THE CALAMANSI TART! I was so happy because of how much it tasted exactly like calamansi and reminded me of home. The service was very quick and friendly, our server was super kind and she was so sociable & approachable! Overall ambiance of the resto/cafe is so welcoming, even if you're just ordering pastries to-go! Definitely would come back here again to try out other stuff on their menu :) read more

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I've been here 4 times already so you can tell I really like this place! Their KFC sando and cereal shrimp toast were so delicious and I keep coming back for their Madelines. I thought the croque madame was just okay though, although my boyfriend really enjoyed that. The overall aesthetic is super cute and staff were very friendly and helpful. I've only been here for brunch, so definitely want to check out their dinner menu! It gets busy on the weekends but you can put your name down on the waitlist while you walk around and explore Little Italy as there are tons of cute shops around read more

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Really loved the aesthetic vibes and unique food here! Staff were also very friendly. Came here for Sunday brunch at 1pm after joining their queue beforehand and biking over from the east end while we waited. There were 26 parties of 2 before us, and took about 2h before we were seated. Our favourites were the crispy and satisfying shrimp toast, and fluffy and buttery brioche. The poutine was fine, with the the gravy being our favourite part -- i wish there were real cheese curds and that the beef was a bit more tender but overall pretty filling between the two of us. If I could choose again I would probably have swapped out the poutine with their croquettes. Didnt get a chance to try our their desserts but they looked really yummy! Would love to come back and try their other items another time! read more

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Always very busy! Last time I came I was only able to get a drink to go- blueberry americano. Unfortunately that was a miss as the flavours didn't complement each other. I came back again to try the brunch. I got a regular Americano- big hit this time, very flavourful and my friend got a latte which was also very good. We shared the shrimp toast- so delicious and perfectly fried. The bulgogi poutine was good but I think there's better out there. The bulgogi was perfectly seasoned and full of flavour but the potatoes were too soggy. All in all, great place for a fusion brunch. Will be back! read more

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Awesome spot to visit, walk-in only with a waitlist feature. Few things that knocked off a star: - As per my friend, black sesame oat cappuccino does not taste like any bit of black sesame. She said she thinks it's just the sprinkle of black sesame on top that gave it the very subtle/light taste - Jeyuk Sausage is flavourful but a bit salty for us - Same with Owen's Sando (pork shoulder), lots of flavour but on the saltier side Other than that, Cereal Shrimp Toast is a must order and the madeleines were great. Sounds like I might've missed out on a black sesame madeleine so I'll have to try and catch it on another day. read more

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sunday bLunch! their pastries looked so good, we'll definitely have to come back next time! what we ordered: KFC Sando +$4 for parmesan & herb tossed fries & Bulgogi Breakfast Poutine. taste: both our dishes and pastries were tasty, can't complain! the parmasen & herb tossed fries were a bit overly salted), else would be perfecto! wait time for our table 20 -30 minutes, seated & greeted immediately. friendly staff. atmosphere: energetic & efficient kitchen & staff seating: tight with small tables parking: street parking or walk Overall, great experience but a small suggestion, try separating the "pick up & go" queue and dine-in queue, it was a bit crammed when we walked in and couldn't find the host to queue up for dining in. read more

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Wow wow wow! This spot is sooo good!! I met my friend there around 10am for brunch. A fair bit from which to choose. I went with the iced matcha drink with blueberry which was very good. For the main. I chose the GG Breakfast plate, opting for scrambled eggs, the bacon and the scone with gravy!! Probably one of the best breakfasts out that I've had in awhile!! Everything on the plate was 10/10, from the fluffy/creamy scrambled eggs, to the flavourful salad greens with Parmesan. Two generous slices of bacon & fingerling potatos, perfectly done. The scone was delish on its own, but with a drizzle of their gravy, it was a great compliment. Our server was lovely and the decor and seating was lovely as well! Can't say enough good things! Get some pastries or a sandwich to go! read more

Gateau Ghost - Iced Matcha & the Mango Turmeric drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My girlfriends and I came to Gateau Ghost on a Sunday at 10AM, right as brunch opened. Tables quickly filled up throughout our meal, so I'd recommend getting here early if you don't want to wait! I ordered the Cereal Shrimp Toast - though small, this dish was absolutely delicious. I've never had anything quite like it, and I'm a sucker for savoury brunch items. I also enjoyed my Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte, and appreciated that the menu had some non-basic drink options. There is a wide assortment of pastries at the front, so after our meal, we ordered some madeleines. I was pleasantly surprised by the miso flavoured one. I'm glad that all the social media marketing is paying off for Gateau Ghost, and that the quality of the restaurant lives up to expectations. read more

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I got to visit them about a week into their grand opening and the atmosphere was so nice. It was definitely very busy but we were able to get a table just walking in. Service was nice and the decoration was just so cute. The brunch food was really good. Gateau Ghost is now one of my favourite brunch places for Asian inspired brunch. Their mushroom on crispy rice was by far my favourite dish. The crispy rice was such a unique twist and the mushroom had such a good umami punch. My partner got the KFC sando which had a super crispy but tender chicken between a soft brioche bun paired with crispy horseshoe string fries. We enjoyed both our dishes a lot. For the drinks we tried their matcha strawberry latte and black sesame oat latte. I enjoyed both of them. Not mind blowing but still really nice. Obviously we also had to try their Madeline, which is what they are known for. We got the lemon curd one. So maybe it's just me, but I wasn't a huge fan of the Madeline. I found it a bit dense for my taste. The sweetness was just right but I typically prefer my pastries more soft and fluffy in texture. They also had a huge variety of other sweets at the front but I didn't get a chance any other ones. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch experience. I might just have to give the pastries and Madelines specifically a second chance. read more

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Madelines are solid but a bit overpriced. Coffee is very solid too although also a little overpriced. Solid place read more

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Gateau Ghost located near College and Dovercourt offers pastries, coffee, and brunch (only on certain days/times). The owner, Jayden, used to have popups all over the city selling his unique madeleine creations. I was excited to know that he would finally have a brick and mortar location. The front of the cafe has some seating to enjoy your pastries and coffee where there are several tables as you walk further in the restaurant. At the counter the pastries are all laid our perfectly where you will definitely have a hard time choosing what to order! I've been to Gateau Ghost a few times, mainly just to grab coffee and a few pastries. I definitely always have hard time choosing which pastries or madeleines to get. Coffee is great every time and staff are friendly. Vibes are friendly and chill. Get the miso madeleine next time you go! - definitely unique and different (it has that sweet and savoury taste). Overall, great addition to the neighbourhood. Can't wait to return for more pastries and coffee where I also hope to try brunch one day. read more

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This is my first time at this cafe/restaurant but I have had their madeleines before at an event. This time around I had their cereal shrimp toast with a side of fries. The shrimp toast had a crunchy crust and the shrimp was soft and juicy inside. I did find the crust a bit overcooked tho and wanted it to be more of a golden brown color. Also it tasted heavy for my liking which made me dip it into the ketchup more to balance the taste. An acidic element would be really good to add to the dish. For drinks, I had their iced vanilla latte which was good but nothing spectacular. It even reminded me of an instant iced coffee. The ambience was good, pretty and the service was above average. I would go back and try a different menu next time. read more

Gateau Ghost - Cereal shrimp toast, fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5/5. Been here twice now and the items that we enjoyed are the shrimp toast and KFC sandwich. The bulgogi croque madam is ok, but they should name it something else since it doesn't have the typical ingredients of this Sandwich like the cheese or sauce. Also the beef is too sweet. The Madeleines are what they're known for but it was dry, below average unfortunately. read more