I was feeling a bit hungry so I decided to come here since I live pretty close. I went with the veggie wrap combo which cost 7$. The portions were perfect, it left me satisfied, the fruits were good quality and the wrap was yummy. I consider this a 7$ well spent. read more

Karine's - Veggie Wrap Combo with Salad and Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My favorite restaurant in Toronto, flown in from Chicago just to visit Karine. A+ customer service, fresh ingredients, quick service. She treats her customers with love... like family. I'll be coming here until I die. Love, - Ian read more

Summary: very nice and cheap brunch place inside a FOOD COURT Price: $12 for a plate, enough for 2 girls. $4 for juice (yes, it is freshly made) CASH ONLY I went to this place with my friend to have a brunch on Sunday. It is interesting to find a brunch place inside food court. The owner nice and friendly, and a little dramatic. You probably never to expect a brunch place inside food court, but here it is. The food quality is pretty food. And the price is good. I had waffles and special on the menu before, they both taste fresh. The juice is fresh made, so it is not too sweet, which I like. This place is cash only, and it took us a while to gather enough cash. read more

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Fresh, cheap, and vibrant. Hidden gem tucked away in the food court at Village by the Grange. Came here for breakfast which is what they're known for, but they have lunch and dinner menu as well with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The first thing you'll notice is how vibrant all the colours are - retro decor, rows of pineapples, colored bowls and plates. The menu is massive. Breakfast items start at $5 and you get a ton of food. The place really has a colorful personality too. The owner lady was so lovely and so full of energy. Everything was made fresh with the freshest ingredients. The plates are just so beautiful to look at and so delicious at the same time. Highly recommend the garlic fries. Just make sure you have some gum to chew on afterwards. read more

Karine's - Garlic fries, peameal bacon, toast, eggs, and tons of fresh fruits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5 STARS Service: quick counter service inside The Grange food court, usually by who seems like the owner, and they will call you to take your food when it's ready. Food: I ordered the Roasted Veggies Omelette that comes with salad, fruits, and toast TBH, it tasted healthy, but really lacked flavour in my opinion. Also, the veggies had a very rubbery texture in which I did not like. Overall: if you are looking for budget friendly healthy brunch, this is the place to go. But if you are looking for good flavour foods, I'm not so sure about here. read more

Karine's - Sunday line up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place provides a very fresh and delicious brunch. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth going. But I wouldn't go there on purpose. The food is fresh and has a good presentation. However, the restaurant locates in a food court, so the ambiance is not too nice. read more

Got the pesto encrusted tofu melt and it was so good! The food and service was amazing, really appreciated the workers! Food came out fast and really enjoy it!! Would definitely come back here read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Huge menu, truly wonderful staff who make dark mornings more than bearable. The supreme breakfast came with fresh fruit, sausage, bacon, pancakes, greens, home fries and a lime wedge for $15 - an absolute steal Combined with the bottomless coffee Karine's is a winner read more

Karine's - The Supreme - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I didn't expect such good food from a food court! Pancakes are great. scrambled tofu is delicious. Everything pink on the menu is vegan. Served with proper plates and cutlery, portions are huge, prices are reasonable. Karine and her staff are friendly and amazing. Overall this is a great place for vegan breakfast and I'm surely coming back. read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a great breakfast place that we happened to come across randomly after a visit of the AGO. The owner is exceedingly friendly, and the food is delicious and reasonably priced for downtown. They have all day breakfast and a variety of other healthy and (not so healthy) options. Service is fast and we will be back! read more

Staff is lovely and food (especially the tofu scramble) is very tasty. Just don't go for the coffee, it's not their specialty.

In a food court! Which stands as such a contrast to the cute, legit brunch foods being served here -- I feel like Karine's deserves a proper, independent store, but I guess the location here being near OCAD and the universities is probably crucial for business. Friend and I came at 8AM... Yes, they open that early and yes, we get up that early for brunch because we are students for life XD The owner is super warm and will accommodate almost any of the menu options to your preferences (i.e. vegan). Friend ordered a vegetarian supreme, which came with fresh fruit (no exotic fruits today i.e. no dragonfruit, mango, etc), eggs however you want them, pancakes that looked more like french toast, a giant hash brown, cold roasted veggies, and salad. I ordered the vegan version, which comes with tofu + pesto and I asked to replace the carbs (pancake or french toast) with a vegetable tofu scramble and fries for extra fruit. Both dishes were $11. My only complaint about the food is that most of it was cold, even the roasted veggies and tofu. It was a bit chilly this morning, so I was hoping for some warmer sides. There are also quite a few meat and fish (smoked salmon) options here too - not just vegetarian and vegan! At Karine's I find that the more you ask to make substitutions the smaller the portion size becomes, i.e. if you ask for extra veggies instead of fries I'm not so sure you receive that "extra" component. Therefore, some customers may find that they can barely finish their portion while others like myself was a bit surprised by how small the supreme platter was. Overall, there are many different menu options, so make sure you know what you want, and don't be afraid to try the many vegan options here! Will be back :) PS. bring cash! read more

Karine's - Vegetarian (comes with eggs) and vegan (tofu) supremes $11 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great food. Large portion. Have gluten free options available. Is inside a food court. Great taste. Recommend to anyone that want some great breakfast or brunch. read more

It's rare to find a place that you walk away from with tears of joy in your eyes even BEFORE tasting the food. I got my food to go with the help of the most lovely and genuine miss Maggi (hope that's how you spell it). The food itself was sensational. A truly wonderful start to my day. What a blessing. read more

We were looking for gluten-free vegetarian options for breakfast, and Karine's did not disappoint!!! So many GF options: crepes, pancakes, waffles, toast, home fries. The lady who served us (who I assume was the owner) was so sweet and helpful. Will definitely go back next time we're in Toronto! read more

Tucked back in a food court Karine's is great for wholesome, healthy, and delicious food. I split the supreme breakfast with my little brother and he didn't let the veggies scare him! Scrambled eggs, extra crispy bacon, a small salad, fresh fruit, and GF pancakes. Yum! The pancakes were no fluffy buttermilk, but for GF they were pretty good. My brother even said they were alright and he doesn't typically go within 10 feet of GF foods. I went back for a cup of coffee and a GF/vegan cake ball. A solid decision. The cake ball was absolutely delicious and combined with fresh brewed coffee and GREAT service, this was a solid decision! The options can be a little overwhelming, but Karine is willing to answer any and all questions and she provides great direction! read more

Karine's - GF/Vegan cake ball... AMAZING! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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What a gem of a place! A sweet little breakfast spot tucked away in the Grange food court, ran by 3 generations of lovely ladies. This place is perfect for the kind of people that want a little bit of everything in their meal. Lots of options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Everything is super fresh and I swear you can taste the love in it. My go to order is the Karine's supreme which comes with bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, toast, garlic fries or salad, fresh fruit and pancakes! A ton of food for $15. read more

Visiting Toronto for a couple of days with my sister who is not vegan, which I am. Had a bit of trouble finding places with food for both of us. Found Karine's and they hit it out of the park! In addition to their standard omnivore menu, Karine's offers a full vegan menu as well. I'm not talking a few crappy items just to say they have an option, they do it all. I had the Vegan Goodness and I'm stuffed and the food was delicious. I'm going to try to come back before we leave and get the Vegan French Toast (not an easy item to find in a non-vegan restaurant). I highly recommend everyone give this place a try. Also, grabbed a fresh O.J. On the way out and even that went above and beyond! read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tucked away in a food court across from OCAD, Karine's is truly a magical find. The items on the menu were priced at a relatively fair price point given the amount of food that they serve. I paid $11.70(w. Tax) for the vegan burger plate, which came with choice of two salad/fries/soup. I got the salad and soup, which were both incredible and full of flavour! The salad had a mustard vinaigrette, and came with side of some fresh fruit, and the soup was a hearty and healthy lentil stew. The vegan burger itself seemed like a fried potato patty, and came with a side of carrot slaw, both of which were delicious. Portions were plentiful and I finished my plate without feeling weighted down afterward. The ladies behind the counter, as I'm sure many others have experienced, were amazing! Super friendly and warm smiles all around. Would definitely come back again to try some of their other items! Big fan of Karine's! read more

Karine's - Vegan burger plate with salad and soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Incredible breakfast, and very welcome to find good gluten free food in this town! Karine is an absolute delight, the portions were generous, and I was very, very happy with my breakfast. Go here! (And be mindful that it's a little hard to find- it's inside a food court) read more

Ordered a 'toasted western' sandwich. Asked if I wanted it on a bagel. I said yes, toasted please. $10 and what I received made me sick all day. A cold hard bagel with a cut up hot dog in place of the chopped ham. I couldn't believe what I saw. I took it back and showed the owner the mystery meat and asked what it was. I was told it was sausage because they had run out of ham!! No way that was sausage. It was a hot dog! I get how restaurants have suffered in the last 3 months due to Covid-19. That's why I support my neighbourhood eateries. But come on! Be honest! Tell the customer you are substituting food. Not impressed at all. read more

To begin with, I felt like I was getting ripped off from this place. The garlic fries weren't labeled as "extra charge" on the menu. I asked for scrambled egg, which turns out to be over cooked and not scrambled at all. Garlic fries were just regular fries with one chopped up clover of garlic. Plus, the menu specified that 2 pancakes would be given but I was only given 1. read more

Pros: Friendly staff Amazing cx service Timely Healthy Price Food Vegetarian friendly Cons: Organization Summary: This is an amazing place to grab breakfast or a late lunch. The food is always fresh and they always insist you get your vitamin c. The organization and set up of their food venue is a bit off putting to someone who likes predictability. However, the food is amazing and always looks good. You tell them what you're craving and they will make it for you! Also the staff are so lovely, don't be put off by their very friendly demeanour. That's the charm of Karine's; think of it like your grandmas cooking where they want you to eat healthy and good portions. And without breaking the budget too much! I was just going to get a quick peameal egg and cheese English breakfast sandwich to go today.... Then the main woman I forget the name of (is it Karine? Lol), insisted to add fruit for a couple bucks more. It doesn't look filling but then after eating I'm so happy and feel healthy even though it tastes so good!!!!! Definitely worth a try read more

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A friend suggested we brunch here, and although I was surprised when I arrived (I was expecting a restaurant, not a food court) in the end I was pleasantly surprised. They had lots of vegetarian and vegan options, but also meat and eggs. I ordered two eggs with peameal bacon and toast with a fresh grapefruit juice and it came to just under $14. Good price. I liked how friendly the woman at the cash was, and how each plate was served with salad and fruit. I would most certainly go back for the food, though the atmosphere was a little lacking. One tip, the address is 109 McCaul, but you actaully ahve to walk a little south of that to find the entrance. It looks like you're walking into a apartment building, but keep going! :) read more

Karine's - $10 eggs breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice little vegetarian/vegan place tucked away in a hidden food court that service OCAD. I've never been or heard of this little gem am I glad I did. 9$ gets you two eggs any way. A healthy portion of salad. A tofu treat and some toast. Good value for great food. My only disappointment was the toast. It was sliced too thinly and when butter was added by the girls it became quite moist and floppy. The ladies who run this place are marvellous and are super helpful and friendly to say the least. Will definitely be back to try something else. Two thumbs up! Well done. read more

Karine's - 2 eggs with salad, tofu and toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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About three weeks ago on a short trip to Toronto my partner and I stopped by Karine's to enjoy a veggie breakfast. We picked it because of the positive reviews and its downtown location, as it was from a walkable distance from our hotel. We got vegan waffles; mine strawberries, his peanut butter (we weren't sure which flavours to take and they suggested those, so we said okay). I must say it was quite good, though the peanut butter waffles had a bit too much peanut butter. But overall we were pleased. The girl at the counter was very nice and dynamic. It's a place I'd recommend and go back to. read more

Karine's - Restaurant counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Omg ... I feel SO lucky that I stumbled on this place. My BF and I went to get breakfast at a pub close by but the waitress was so rude. So we left and I googled near by breakfast spots. Ok, the prices were SO reasonable that I was skeptical and didn't expect much but was i blown away. Before I get to the food I really have to say the staff was extraordinarily friendly and super fast. I fell in love so fast (BF what BF? LOL). NOW let's talk food: I got the egg and cheese wrap with salad and fruits. This was no average salad u expect to get in other places. This was a loaded quality salad and super sweet fruits. The wrap was amazing too but shell was a bit hard and chewy. The egg inside though was so yummy. Also I got the French toast cuz i am a piggy. Super yummy but a bit wear on a bread with grain or sesame seed. I cant remember what it was but at least goes to show they are using top stuff. Thanks so much for this amazing experience!!! Will be back!! read more

Matriarch owner Maggie is exactly the kind of person I want to see first thing in the morning. I love how she calls me (and everyone else) baby, honey, sweetiepie, booboo, etc. (Who knew I'd enjoy basking in the affection of a woman so much?) This eatery is as vibrant, fun, and full of personality as she is! The basic breakfast platter is an amazing deal. It comes with eggs, bacon or sausage (one of the few items on their menu that's not vegetarian), toast, fresh fruit, and your choice of fries (or garlic fries) or salad - all for $5! The Special is largely the same but you can choose smoked salmon instead of meat, and it comes with either vegan pancakes or vegan French toast ($12, I think). Teas and coffees are $1, and they always have an amazing fruit-infused water available. I have to be honest - vegan pancakes and French toast are not my jam. I tried it once and couldn't get past the strong flavour of soy, and how dense the pancakes were. But everything else is delicious! I love how they lay tablecloths on the seats around them and put flowers on the table to make the space more welcoming. I like that they don't use styrofoam - everything comes in dishes and is served with real cutlery that you're supposed to clear after you eat. The fruit juices are delicious (even if they're pricey at about $4/cup). Their produce is always super fresh and I don't know how they do it, but the fruit they serve is always super sweet! I like to go back just to see Maggie! :D read more

Karine's - These breakfast were $5 each! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Karine's is often compared to Cora's which I don't think is very fair for two reasons; 1. They're not really the same kind of place - Karine's is in a food court and is a place to get a quick, delicious breakfast and go. Cora's is a pretty nice sit down place where you'd go if you had some time. 2. Cora's can't hold a candle to Karine's in terms of quality of food. Not even close and I'm a bit of a fan. The reason they're compared is because, like Cora's, breakfast at Karine's is served with a mound of fresh cut fruit. It's plentiful and delicious and like everything Karine's does, is a bit better than Cora's. The rest of the extensive menu is a combination of omelettes, benedicts, sandwiches and various other breakfast and lunch options. I've only experienced the breakfast here but everything I've had has been just delicious. It's healthy, fresh food cooked with some sort of love. MENU RECOMMENDATIONS Eggs Florentine Yogurt and granola SERVICE NOTES Fresh over fast service from the sweetest, most tattooed old lady you'll ever see serving breakfast in a food court. LOCATION NOTES In the OCAD food court. Yes, it sucks to be in a food court and it would be better if Karine's wasn't in one. Get over it. read more

Karine's - Yogurt and granola - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I rarely eat in food courts, but I make an exception for Karine's. The location is great, across the street from the AGO, close to Queen West, close to the University Ave. hospitals (if you work there). I have been here a couple times now, around brunch/lunch time. The first time I had a vegetarian omelette that was alright, but nothing earth-shattering. More recently, I had their $5 breakfast special (available every day of the week) and was really impressed. I got: scrambled eggs, whole grain toast, side salad (you can sub bacon/sausage if you feel meat-y), garlic fries, and fresh fruit + tea. Oh, and the $5 includes tax. That kind of value can't really be beat! At most cafes, just a latte and a cookie would cost more than that! The food was simple and good, although nothing I couldn't whip up myself at home. But the garlic fries bump this place up to 4 stars for me. So delicious. There are actual tiny, chopped pieces of garlic (just be sure to bring mints). Other pros: - Even on a busy weekend, the owner is cheerful and unfrazzled. And yes, she calls you "baby". - They use real dishes, mugs and cutlery so that even though you're eating in a food court, there isn't a ton of needless waste. - You can help yourself to ice water (it's in a big jug on the counter, with some berries for some fruity flavour). read more

We decided to try Karine's on a recommendation from a friend. We arrived on a Sunday morning and had some difficulty finding the place. Tucked away inside an unassuming little shopping mall Karine's does seem easy to miss. When we did finally find it, I immediately knew it would be worth the hype. On a Sunday when every single establishment inside the mall is closed, Karine's has a lineup of regulars. Karine's does a great job minimizing the depressing sterile environment of a typical food court. The counter space is all but consumed by fresh fruit and colorful menu options. The food court tables are covered in red table cloths while a stereo is pumping out Latin American tunes. A very friendly lady at the registrar asks what we have in mind and makes some recommendation. They have a ton of vegan options and fresh squeezed juice. We get a couple of vegan dishes and fresh watermelon juice. The portions are impressive and everything is fresh and flavorful. My dish was called "Vegan Goodness". It contained fresh vegetables nuts and tofu smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce. For a quick and healthy meal, it exceeded my expectations. At Karine's you will not pay typical food court prices. We spent over $50 for two people. However it does not feel like a typical food court experience either. Definitely coming back. read more

Came in here, the host was very nice however the food wasn't as great as I thought it would be. They have a daily egg special, had this, it seems like they just use the old veggies with it. I had to get it re-made as it came with cheese however they were great about it. The area it is in, isn't the best. Guy sitting behind us got upset with my Mom for pointing out how cute his child was. Overall, not the best experience and the food was kinda bland although fruit and lettuce was the best part. read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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An affordable breakfast and lunch spot. They serve breakfast all day and the portions are very very large!!! Come early and avoid the lunch rush because there will be a line up! The menu is quite extensive and many options to choose from. Perfect for meat lovers, vegetarians, and people who are need gluten free options. The juices are very good as well. Glad this location is close by my home. Something I could go when I do not feel like cooking at home. read more

Reasonably priced. Large portions. Beautiful customer service! The lady who served me is super sweet, calls you "bébé" and they have a TON of options - gluten free, vegan, dairy-free and also meat options! Literally everything you can think of. Will definitely be coming back here :) read more

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For over a year I've been walking past this place wondering if I should grab a bite. I'm so glad I finally sat down to enjoy their creation. It's so good. And the lady who served me treated me very well. She basically turns into your grandmother, which would explain the huge portion and all the fruit. My meal was ready pretty fast too, and as I mentioned, it was huge. I wish I brought someone with me to share it (the banana nut crepes $11). The flavour is rich and the fruit is fresh, I could tell because they just got a shipment in of produce. I just can't get over the busting flavours and how they are all so good together. If you're considering this place, consider no more; just go there. They will treat you right. read more

Karine's - Some banana butter nut crepe. So awesome! ($11) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Don't eat here unless you're ready to FALL IN LOVE. We ate here 3 times on our 4 day stay in TO. Then, on our way back through (we were road tripping) we stopped again. Maggie is a wonderful, beautiful, talented human being. The food was perfect, looked amazing and kept us little ole vegans coming back for more. Karine's is perfect, simply perfect. read more

Karine's - mmmmmm. yes please. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got myself a "king tut supreme" 2 fried eggs, 2 pancakes or French toast, bacon, sausage, garlic or regular fries and peameal for 8.99 Coffee $1 - unlimited refills. I didn't care that it was in a food court. I LOVED eating from real clay plates and drinking coffee from a real cup. I'm so tired of paper cups and plastic plates! read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After finally getting fed up with the ever decreasing quality of the breakfasts at the Cora's on Blue Jays Way (see my profile for that review!), my wife and I took to Yelp on the hunt for an alternative. Karine's it was. Thus, this review is from the perspective of comparison, which should be fine as it seems a lot of people come here looking for a Cora's alternative. 1) Price: Your standard breakfast combo is $5. Two Fried Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Salad or Tomatoes, Toast, Fruits, Regular or Garlic Fries and Free Unlimited Coffee or Tea. The same thing at Cora's is about $10. 2) Quality: Fresh, delicious, and good portions. My wife and I had the breakfast combo while our friend had waffles with berries, which looked absolutely amazing (and she assured us it tasted amazing too) 3) Atmosphere: Our main concern in the reviews was the food court location of course, but you will be surprised at how little this matters once you get there. Although they are in a food court, they went all out cutely decorating their booth, and the fact that their staff are so friendly helps too. We were here on a quiet Sunday morning, and it was a really serene setting with the sun shining in as we ate at the tables. Food court is no problem at all. We'll definitely be coming back here soon as our new go-to breakfast place! read more

Karine's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cute little place in a food court opposite to the Ontario's College of Art and Design. The menu has something for every taste. I got the Ocean Benedict, 2 good portions of smoked salmon with veggies and the traditional poached eggs and the hollandaise sauce. It was served fresh fruits. A delight for 12$! My freind had the crèpes filled with chocolate and chocolat chips on top. He liked it but found it too chocolaty sweet... So sweet-tooth-chocolate-lovers just might found their match with this one ; ) Personally I would have had banana chocolate crèpe in stead of just chocolate. Food is very good and the fast served and friendly staff. And the prices are more than reasonable. All to start on a good day! : ) read more

Karine's - The sweet chocolate crèpe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Karine's make me feel good. Just knowing that within the grange there's a vegan, gluten free, place to get food makes me very happy. I recently got a smoothie and it was great! Perfect amount of sweetness, super fresh tasting, and it was super convenient on the go. The lady who's always there has sick tats and calls me sweetheart (^: Sad thing is they close at 4 so if I'm at school late I won't get to get anything at Karine's read more