We have been struggling to find a good brunch spot in the area. Finally found this place…read more Every thing we ordered came hot and fresh. Cozy place and great service. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.

Benny were perfect. Cappuccino was just right. Service was attentive. Definitely a return visit…read moreagain when in Markham, Toronto again.

We'd just eaten a very tasty meal at a nearby restaurant, and we were in the mood for a sweet…read moretreat. I hadn't heard of Brick & Butter Bakehouse, but it seemed highly regarded here, so it was a no-brainer. We showed up and the place was busy. I was a little full from the aforementioned meal, so I began looking at the smaller pastries. I eventually landed on the Peanut Butter Strawberry Crumble Financier, which I took to a nearby table and began eating. Oh man is it ever good. It's a delicious, rich cake that's subtle in its flavors but ultimately completely addictive. I honestly don't know how or if it could've possibly been any better. I can't wait to return to Brick & Butter to try some of their other offerings.

Heard a lot of good reputations about this place - and here we were. Our expectation was very high!…read more A little cafe, just a few blocks off the busy intersection of Yonge/Finch. I was surprised that this few blocks really transforms the vibe - Brick & Butter Bakehouse's is near Greenview avenue, relaxing street which has a lot of green spaces alongside, giving the neighbourhood a luxurious vibe. We got - Plain croissant - Dubai chewy cookie - Canelé Plain croissant, looks beautifully golden and was flaky - I felt that it was a bit dry. It had a nice honeycomb crumb structure, but this interior was not soft. Overall taste felt very bland, leaving just saltiness/dryness on the palate. Canele was okay, but the caramelization of the outer did not achieve the bitterness I desired. The texture was not as delicate. The outer was crunchy but I felt it was too thick. Taste of the interior was good and moist. I wished to have more rummy flavor. Dubai chewy cookie - It was chewy outside like mochi, but inside was runny with some crunchy pieces. Good, but did not have depths and layers that I desired. Overall, overpriced for what was offered. But nice place to take a break when walking in this pleasant neighbourhood!

The brunch at Chillax coffee is stupendous. You order your meal on your phone and the service is…read morevery efficient. The plate was beautifully presented and every morsel was delicious. The toast and potatoes are amazing and they were my favourite aspect of the meal.

This is my first time at Chillax Coffee & it was a great experience. There is an option to join a…read morewaitlist on Google but on our way there (15 minute drive), we checked & both times it said that there is no wait. We arrived at the small plaza with a small parking lot today (Saturday) around 10:15 a.m. & luckily enough, it was a quiet start to the day as parking was plentiful though I can imagine it being a bit hectic during busy times. This location (there are 2 others) is in the plaza right next to the Richmond Hill location for AI Sushi. As soon as we entered, we were promptly greeted & seated at a nice corner table. Shortly after that, a nice gentleman came to placed a QR code at our table asking if we've been here before. After we said no, he explained to us how to order using the QR code. We can all scan and order individually then it shows up as one large order for the table. I think he said he can split the bill if needed & we would just need to let him know. The place itself was nice. A bit above casual with around 20 tables inside. Well light and seemed clean. I ordered the Thai red curry pasta with clams, hubby and our friend both ordered the chicken and waffles, and my cousin ordered the mushroom benedict. We all ordered a drink (hubby a flat white with the rest ordering some type of latte). Our food came pretty quickly. My pasta was delicious and had good heat (spicy kick) to it & the red curry sauce was full of deep rich flavors. I enjoyed the clams but they were a bit small so it's taste got overpowered by the sauce. I would have preferred it if they gave me fewer but larger clams. I had a taste of my hubby's fried chicken & it was really good. The batter was well seasoned & crispy but not oily and the chicken thigh was moist. The staff know what they are doing there. We were asked whether we are enjoying our food & they always made sure our water glasses were full. I highly recommend this place & am looking forward to my next visit there!

I can't believe this is my first time at Alchemy! I've…read morealways seen the markham location packed so decided to go to this one with a much larger parking. Arrived here at 9am with a friend and we were the only ones here so I was kinda surprised that it took awhile for our food to come out... I got the steak & egg and my friend got the pancakes with hojita latte. I love it, taste and portion size was great, though I do wish my salad came with a bit more sauce.

Another Asian Fusion brunch place. This one has been around for a while…read more The interior is a decent size and tables are packed closely together. When we arrived it was busy and there was one table open near the entrance and were told we could have that table once it had been cleared. There person who seats you also takes your order, brings your order to the table and clears the table. There was another person preparing drinks and we only saw him come out from behind the counter when there were no drink orders. It took a while for her to clear our table. At one point she stood behind the counter with a look on her face that could be best described as '...what do I do first..' What was ordered: Kale Caesar Salad - fresh croutons with generous bits of bacon; very lightly dressed Chicken and Waffles - 2 drumsticks and a breast served with 4 pieces of waffle and a small side salad Shrimp Eggs Benny - 2 deep fried shrimp patties; served with baby potatoes and a side salad The chicken was very crispy and still juicy but based on the colour of the fry the oil needs to be changed. It came with 2 small containers of syrup (not real maple syrup) and some that looked like plum sauce. The potatoes on the eggs Benny were good but when you deep fry the shrimp patty you wonder what other filler there might be in the patties. Service was decent despite the fact that there was one person who served and cleaned. An okay experience....not sure it warrants another return.

Very nice time at karkumi cafe. I went here for brunch with my boyfriend. For food we got the…read morechicken and waffles and their big breakfast (its served in a dim sum tray so cute). I would really recommend their big breakfast as it comes with garlic bread, sweet potato fries, a salad and egg in the style of your choice. Service was very generous and speedy. I will be back to try more!! Bathrooms were also very clean!!

Overall rating: 3.5/5…read more The good: We enjoyed our drinks, especially the crème brûlée latte. They were so pretty to look at too! The so-so: Considering we arrived right when they opened, it took longer than expected for us to get our food. I tried their smoked duck breast benedict after reading some positive reviews about this speciality. I thought that the duck skin fat could have been rendered down more - it was a little hard to chew through a thick slab of fat. Part of me thinks that a roast duck breast benedict might work better. The short rib Benedict and the side salad and roasted potatoes were good, but in a very saturated brunch market, the food didn't stand out. I would be interested in coming back to try more of their drinks and their lunch items.

Always the go to restaurant in Markham or Whitby if you ever want a sit down restaurant. Come…read moreespecially on a Wednesday and the burgers are super cheap. Staff and service is also excellent. I have came to Smash for over 3+ years and it has never failed me once. Fyi. If its your bday and you're not the type of person to tell everyone. You can secretly talk about it amongst your friends and they will bring you a bday dessert haha

My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

The Brunch Tower is a must-try! It came loaded with a bit of everything: tasty Malaysian-style…read morescrambled eggs, crispy potato hash, smoky bacon, lamb sausage, and even ube pancakes. The portion sizes are incredibly generous, and everything was plated beautifully, making it perfect for photos . The service was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. The patio is great for people-watching, and the staff even brought out a cake with a sparkler for a birthday at a nearby table . Highly recommend for a celebration or a fun meal with friends!

Stopped by for brunch at Next Door, located in the heart of Main St. Unionville. The restaurant is…read moreunique in a sense where it's situated in the historical Unionville Planing Mill. Was seated in their dinning hall ( the other side is more of a bar) and ordered a brunch tower for two. The tower includes their signature malaysian scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, bacon, Brussel sprouts, toast with buttermilk pancakes stacked at top of the tower. The tower was beautifully presented and what I love most about the tower is their pancakes. Truly fluffy and light with whipped cream on top of it. Overall, service was efficient and attentive, often checked on and refilling water. On top of that, the restaurant has great decor and parking is provided in the back of the restaurant. Its considered on a slightly higher end for brunch ($20-30 range), but it was truly an amazing experience. They also have daily promos so worth checking out for dinner and late night deals.

We continue to go to this incredible pastry shop whenever the mood strikes. Their creations are…read moresecond to none. The quality and the finish are at an artistic level. And I haven't even begun to talk about the flavors. Their signature dish/pastry is the Mont Blanc. It is highly sought after, and often run out before the afternoon. We made a point of going there yesterday, from my partner's birthday to get some special treats. We were not disappointed. Despite being jampacked, as it often is, there was a good supply of the pastries we sought. New to the mix, is their version of a tiramisu. It is off the charts! The pastry chef is truly an artist. If you wish to try possibly the best pastries in the entire GTA, this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. It also pays a call ahead to ensure that you can get the products that you're looking for.

Has a lot of variety in pastries, croissants, danishes, chocolates and so much more!…read more Went in on a weekend and the space was crammed so we had to opt for takeout. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay, not too sweet. Tried the Apple turnover which was a little chewy - should have warmed it up just a little. Also got their custard puff and it tasted really good. I loved how pretty their cakes looked but I didn't want to do a takeout so had to skip it.

This place has been open for awhile and we wanted to try for some time…read more Ambiance - 4/5: The place is small but they have maximized the seating area. Prior to this, it was a ramen place. The bathrooms are neutral gendered. Service - 4/5: they sat us pretty quickly as it was quiet when we went. We ordered via the QR code. They checked in on us a few times Food - 4/5: the food was good. At first, I thought it wouldn't be filling because it looked small but it was actully filling. We ordered: - burger steak omurice: the egg was runny like it is supposed to when you crack into it. The burger was medium to medium well but moist and seasoned lightly - curry udon: the curry was flavourful, just a tad salty for me. It carried throughout the whole dish - tako wasabi: the wasabi really packed a punch. I think this is the spiciest I've ever had (not in a bad way, just didn't expect it) - sea salted edamame: lightly salted, the edamame was slightly undercooked in my opinion - Mango Kori: similar to a mango slushy. It was good Overall: 4/5 - a great little place for a quick bite. I would come back

came here due to a friend organized gathering here. there…read morewere 8 of us and everyone love their food. this place is known for its omurice that comes with curry katsu (those who ordered this dish affirm the 'deliciousness' of the food). i ordered salad and yuzu spicy wings (simply not big fan of omurice and curry katsu. but i did give it a try and the crunchiness and tenderness of the katsu is on point). also tried the japanese style wings. both sauce are good. each has its own distinct flavor profile and not overpowering. juicy wings. salad is also good. light and refreshing dressing (not overpowering tangy or soury or sweet). overall very satisfied with this place. already hv plan to bring a friend who will love the omurice+curry dish.

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.