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    Island Cafe

    3.0 (75 reviews)
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    ISLAND CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Vegan popsicle
    Maryann K.

    Solid lunch option on the islands. Way better than getting fast food on center island! We opted for to go food to enjoy a picnic but there is ample outdoor seating. Salad was fresh and tasty. Fish and chips hit the spot. Love that they have so many popsicles to choose from! I'll definitely eat hear again the next time I'm out on the islands.

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    I would give this place Zero stars!!! Terrible service, burgers were burnt, fries were soggy, the amount of time to get our food was so long that other tables that arrived after us finished lunch before ours even arrived. One of our friends ordered a beer that never arrived. This was a terrible experience. Terrible servers and terrible food. On the contrary, the setting was nice.

    Chris C.

    There aren't two many choices for restaurants on Ward's Island so Island Cafe is like an oasis, close to the ferry dock. They have a good sized covered patio, surrounded by lush gardens. Their bright colours gives it a tropical look. Their menu offers a nice selection of light and medium fare - Nachos, Fish & Chips, Quesadillas, Burgers, etc. They also serve brunch, with some classic and popular items - Waffles, Huevos Rancheros, Croque Monsieur, and more. Their bar menu offers a decent selection of wines and craft beers. Prices are reasonable, although one of the locals I spoke to considered it expensive. He probably doesn't eat out much. They have a quick-serve takeout counter, serving beverages, pastries, and snacks. This is where I ended up since I had already eaten lunch recently. Their pastries and fruits looked fresh but I settled for an orange-mango smoothie. It had a nice flavour, without tasting too sweet or artificial. It was perfect! The food that I saw being served looked very appetizing. I would definitely consider eating here on my next visit to the island.

    Marketa S.

    I would give 6 s if I could. An annual tradition, visiting Ward's island and having lunch at the Island Cafe! Food is amazing, garden on premises with fresh kale . The staff is super friendly.

    Robyn H.

    We stopped here for a short break while biking through the island. Really cute, rustic place for a sunny, summer day. The patio is large, and there are many benches strewn about if you are just having a snack. We had one of their all-natural popsicles - pina colada flavoured. It was good, but a bit expensive at $4.75. But, it's the island and we expected food to come at a premium anyways.

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    Aya N.

    We saw this cafe right after we arrived the island and it was hot afternoon so we decided to have couple drinks before we explore the island. We had only snacks (nachos and fries) and sangria and even though fries weren't very good(not crispy) nachos and sangria were pretty good. We didn't stay too long but it is conveniently located and it's nice spot to have quick drink on the island.

    Grass fed burger with fries and cole slaw
    Yeshi X.

    Had the chance to eat at this lovely cafe when visiting in the summer. One of the only restaurants on Ward island, this little cafe is conveniently located near the ferry drop off and has a homey, garden feel and the restaurant sources the produce locally. We both got the grass fed burger with fries and the side salad with home grown kale. The food was really good, fresh and had great portions. The servers are super friendly and hospitable and it's a great option before island exploring!

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    Sharon M.

    Woahhh...there's so much anger in the other reviews. Close your eyes and listen to the lake waves and chirping birds on this scenic island landscape. Look in front of you. It's a homegrown garden in a little bathtub against a backdrop of floating boats. How can you get angry? So there seems to be a trend here that says the service is horrible. I don't know if the weekend staff is different from the weekday staff (went on a Thursday afternoon), but whaaaat? These guys were some of the nicest, most mellow people that I've ever come across in a restaurant. And this place was bustling (there was an event on the island). They forgot our items a couple times and we had to remind them, but each time, they had a great attitude about it. Everyone was very polite about any questions we had. The ice cream guy asked twice if there was anything he can get for me. Can't complain about the food either! Ordered a smoked fish board expecting the regular slices of grocery store smoked salmon. It came out as a beautiful filet on a bed of homegrown kale and pickled onions. The only thing that made it better was my iced latte, which was deliciously creamy. They even have a finishing station with all types of sugar (simple syrup and honey included) and milk, perfect for any drink. Honestly, this was a perfect island escape across from a city that is riddled with transit troubles and housing headaches. My advice? Take your date here. Too bad this place is so far from me, but I'm willing to keep up this long-distance relationship. Wait for me, Island Cafe, I'll be back to to sip coffee by the lake and eat your freshly grown veggies soon. (60/100) - 2016

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    Linh T.

    This place is conveniently located on one side of the island and has the cutest garden surrounding the restaurant. The patio was especially cute and has great views of the garden. It was late evening and luckily there wasn't a wait to get seated but service was a tad slow. In all fairness, it was slow because there was a wedding on the other side of the restaurant which is catered by them. Anyway, back to the food... We ordered the patatas brava, garden basil fritters and fish tacos. All were tasty and washed down with the homemade kombucha.

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    Dina N.

    Stopped by for lunch on a Friday afternoon while visiting Toronto islands. The place wasn't very busy, with only a few tables occupied. Our food came out fairly quickly, we tried the quesadilla and the beef burger, both were pretty decent. What I actually enjoyed about this place was the amazing outdoor atmosphere and the friendly staff. Each table had fresh flowers on it and they had a really cool outdoor garden. You also get a great view of the water and the city skyline.

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    We had a lovely time here last week. Our server was so sweet and funny and helpful. We almost…read morewanted her to just grab another chair and join us. We got the nachos and they had lots of cheese on them which was really appreciated. You could add guacamole which was great. And the setting is just so beautiful. The menu is mainly traditional pub food and they have some fun cocktails as well. We got the pitcher of margaritas. We'll be back again for sure.

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    The back patio. Lake Ontario can be seen on the other side of the wall.

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