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I was so surprised by this place. The food was incredible, the people at the front were so nice and friendly. The only thing is the venue is an open food court which tends to be chilly during the winter. They gave me an extra tart to share with my gf which was really cute. The food platter was sooo good; French toast was super well done, fluffy and full of flavour. Highly recommend
Tucked away in a little cafeteria-like setting, I had SUCH a good breakfast at Karine's. The açaí bowl was fresh and tasted amazing, with another side of fresh fruit not featured. Value of the meal (~$15) is insane, especially since the size of the bowl is pretty big. The woman who helped me at the front was also really kind and brought my order to my table. I'd go back here in a heartbeat if I'm in the area again.
Karine's was a go-to for me back in like 2011 and it's been many, many years since I came here for breakfast, well luckily that changed in June! I was in town with some friends and needed a vegan breakfast to start our day off and that's when the lightbulb went off and I remembered how good Karine's was. This place is located inside of a weird little food hall and the perfect place to grab a nice breakfast. The hall is absolutely massive and has a ton of seating, so you'll never have to worry about not having a place to sit. The menu here features a bunch of different styles of sandwiches, salads, omelettes, and various breakfast platters to choose from, one of the bigger selections I've seen from a place like this. I ended up ordering the Tuna Melt which came with fruit and french fries which I upgraded for garlic truffle fries. On top of the breakfast plate I already ordered some mixed juice drink that was kind of on the expensive side, but it was really good. The tuna melt was really freaking good and definitely hit the spot. The truffle fries were really good as well, and even though I didn't eat all of the fruits I enjoyed the ones I did get. My breakfast overall came to around $30 which is definitely expensive for a breakfast but I definitely upgraded the fries and ordered the most expensive drink possible, so yeah, in the future I'll just trim it down to just the breakfast. Overall, Karine's is one of the best Vegan breakfast spots in Toronto and is run by some of the friendliest people I've met in the city. The food here was really good, the staff was super friendly, and even though the prices aren't cheap, the quality and quantity are both top notch and you definitely won't regret checking this place out.
My husband and I have been to Karine's several times over the past month (March 2025) and we have thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. For a stand in the Village by the Grange food court, the service exceeds expectations. When you order from Karine's, you take a seat at one of the tables nearby and they wheel a trolley out with your meals served on real plates and cutlery. They will also personalize your meal. I wanted an egg white omelette instead of a regular omelette, no hollandaise sauce on my eggs Benedict and my salad dressing on the side, and they accommodated me. (Hmmm. I do sound kind of high maintenance.) They do amazing breakfasts and their pies are delicious. It is a family run business. Every time we have been there, we have been served by Marguerite (Maggie), whose daughter is Karine. Maggie has a big personality and an even bigger heart. If you go, say hi to Maggie.
Karine's is my favourite spot for Brunch and Lunch in Toronto. The Owners treat all their customers with warmth and the food is delicious
The food was great ! Such a warm welcome from the staff I loved her energy. Place was inside a small food court but definitely worth the price and wait!
If this food was served in some hipstery bistro cafe off East West Queen West East there'd be a lineup around the corner on Sundays for brunch. Instead it's at the Village by the Grange food court serving mostly Art students. Food is fresh. It's Instagramably pretty. Quirky (in the best way) owner. If it wasn't here.. this would be one of the trendiest places in the city.
We walked here for 20 minutes and sadly neither of us could find anything that sounded appealing to me so onward we walked. Everything sounded either too light and not filling enough but pricey or too heavy and would have us both comatose the rest of the day, perhaps this place would be better for a lunch than a breakfast or brunch? I am sure the food would have been decent but nothing worked for either of us as far as options. I didn't feel like making my own breakfast meal and paying an arm and a leg for a la carte items. Anyways posted some pics of the place and their menu for others. It's inside of a indoor tunnel style plaza, didn't see any signage from the outside of the entrance at all. Not easy to find.
I had the tuna melt "with the works". Being my first time, i didn't know what that meant and i am glad i didnt ask before ordering (because it was really good), turns out some kind of tasty carrot slaw or salsa,.and other delightful if unusual sandwich toppongs like broccoli, topped off with generous amout of shredded and then melted cheese.The fruit is not just a garnish but lovely fresh and substantial. Only drawback for me is the fruit made the bagel kind of wet. I have worked in the area for a few years but somehow missed Karine's in the Grange. After 18 months of WFH i am back in the office and wandered over for lunch. I am not sure how i missed it before, they have a huge menu! I will definitely be back!
5 years ago
Amaaaaaaazing food. Looks delicious and tastes even better. The service was also really good, you can tell they have a passion for their trade and their restaurant. 11/10 would recommend. read more
Summary: very nice and cheap brunch place inside a FOOD COURT Price: $12 for a plate, enough for 2 girls. $4 for juice (yes, it is freshly made) CASH ONLY I went to this place with my friend to have a brunch on Sunday. It is interesting to find a brunch place inside food court. The owner nice and friendly, and a little dramatic. You probably never to expect a brunch place inside food court, but here it is. The food quality is pretty food. And the price is good. I had waffles and special on the menu before, they both taste fresh. The juice is fresh made, so it is not too sweet, which I like. This place is cash only, and it took us a while to gather enough cash. read more
The greatest attraction to this food court option is the high energy and friendly owner manning the front. She greats everyone with a smile and peppers every sentence with endearments. It was my first time there, but she makes you feel welcomed even in an open food court setting. They take orders fast and you can watch them whip around the tiny space to throw together a healthy fresh lunch for you. I had the special that was available that day, which consisted of hummus, roasted veggies, fresh salad, carrot slaw, fruit medley and a slice of warm bread. It seemed like a mix of a bit of everything from around the kitchen but together it made a satisfying and healthy lunch. A great option for lunch when you want something to keep you energised for the rest of the day. read more
6 years ago
I was feeling a bit hungry so I decided to come here since I live pretty close. I went with the veggie wrap combo which cost 7$. 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
8 years ago
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
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
7 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
Holy cow. Delectable. $11 for the supreme. Pancakes/french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, fries/toast, fruit. You will probably not finish all of it. So bring your appetite. I am beyond impressed. $4 fresh fruit drinks. Worth it. Freshly squeezed orange. Unlimited coffee and tea. The turnover here is quick. They legit have your food done 3 minutes after you ordered. I can't get over how good it was. I'm still stuffed. read more
4 years ago
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
9 years ago
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
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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
4 years ago
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
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
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
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 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
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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
15 years ago
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
15 years ago
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 $10. 2) Quality: Fresh, delicious, and good portions. My wife and I had the breakfast combo while our friend had waffles with berries, which looked absolutely amazing (and she assured us it tasted amazing too) 3) Atmosphere: Our main concern in the reviews was the food court location of course, but you will be surprised at how little this matters once you get there. Although they are in a food court, they went all out cutely decorating their booth, and the fact that their staff are so friendly helps too. We were here on a quiet Sunday morning, and it was a really serene setting with the sun shining in as we ate at the tables. Food court is no problem at all. We'll definitely be coming back here soon as our new go-to breakfast place! read more
Pros: Friendly staff Amazing cx service Timely Healthy Price Food Vegetarian friendly Cons: Organization Summary: This is an amazing place to grab breakfast or a late lunch. The food is always fresh and they always insist you get your vitamin c. The organization and set up of their food venue is a bit off putting to someone who likes predictability. However, the food is amazing and always looks good. You tell them what you're craving and they will make it for you! Also the staff are so lovely, don't be put off by their very friendly demeanour. That's the charm of Karine's; think of it like your grandmas cooking where they want you to eat healthy and good portions. And without breaking the budget too much! I was just going to get a quick peameal egg and cheese English breakfast sandwich to go today.... Then the main woman I forget the name of (is it Karine? Lol), insisted to add fruit for a couple bucks more. It doesn't look filling but then after eating I'm so happy and feel healthy even though it tastes so good!!!!! Definitely worth a try read more
Nice little vegetarian/vegan place tucked away in a hidden food court that service OCAD. I've never been or heard of this little gem am I glad I did. 9$ 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
Great place! I would give it 4 stars if it were not located inside of a food court. Food court dining is ghetto. Food court aside, the food was awesome. The menu is about 80% breakfast food. I love that I can get salad with fruit salad as my side items, instead of the usual beige-food-maximum sides. (But note, you can definitely get fries/pototoes/bread on the side too) I tried the Eggs Benny with peameal bacon served on an English muffin. They have a tasty vegan tomato garlic sauce that can be substituted for Hollondaise, which was pretty damn good. Side salad and fruit salad comes with. Fresh pineapple, watermelon and strawberries! Food was cooked up and prepared right before my eyes and ready in 5 minutes or so. They should open up a location somewhere outside of the Grange! read more
11 years ago
This is the cutest little place! It is also the perfect example of a good experience heavily depending on great service. The food was very normal and pretty cheap. The overall atmosphere and theming was really nice. However, the staff was super friendly, nice and very very welcoming. No complaints! Be mindful that they take cash only! read more
Well, I went to see King Tut during it's last weekend here in Toronto. Since I came early, I was hungry as hell and wanted to eat something that would last me hours of walking inside the AGO. I remembered reading about Karine's via Yelp (naturally) and so I decided to try it out. I was not disappointed. She took her time explaining all the different dishes to us and what vegan/vegetarian meant (sorry, but I am a carnivore). We ended up getting 2 different types of benny to share: a) Florentine (with Spinach): ingredients were super fresh! Salad was delish and had dragonfruit (?) in it - holy crap, I haven't had that in ages and I loved it. I would have preferred to put a different kind of dressing in it but I am just being picky here. The benny itself was perfect comfort food. But, I have to admit that I liked the next one better. b) Oceanic (with Smoked Salmon): yum yum yum yum! I needed the protein and it came in a package of delicious fresh salmon. Just the right combination of eggs / toast / fish. I would eat this for breakfast everyday if I could. The salad is the same as a). Overall, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. They also serve real plates (yay for the environment) and the price is hard to beat. The tea / coffee was ok - I tend to prefer my own snobby versions but really, I am just nitpicking again. read more
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109 McCaul Street
Unit 32
Toronto, ON M5T 3K5
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Downtown Core
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(416) 591-0863
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