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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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

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

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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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"Jess honey, your breakfast is ready!" The call of Karine's hot, freshly-made $5 breakfast is always answered with a resounding yes. I've been back at here several times and they never disappoint. There are also some fantastic omelet options for about $10, but I enjoy my standard two eggs, salad, fruit, and toast. The French Toast is yummy and I would highly recommend their Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake. It is very peanutty and with just the right amount of chocolate drizzled on the inside of the glass. Also free coffee and tea refills?? Yes x a milion. I am a big fan if you can't tell ;) Karine's is super budget friendly -- my friends and I used to come here all the time when we were broke university students. The service is great, run by a lovely matriarch who is full of personality. It is located in a convenient area - just across from OCAD and the AGO. The only thing that keeps me from giving this a 5/5 is that that the seating areas could be slightly nicer in the food court, but hey the food is so reasonable the rest doesn't matter! read more

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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

A must hidden gem to visit. After trying many brunch places around the downtown core. Karine's does not fail to satisfy you without the need of lining up to be seated. This brunch spot has many options catering toward vegeterians, pescatarians, and/or vegans. I opt'ed for the eggs benedict and was not dissappointed. The dish was served hot and fresh. With an A+ hollandaise sauce, and crispy garlic fries... This brunch spot is no joke. (If momma upsells you a fresh juice... take it.) read more

Karine's - Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Garlic Fries, Fresh Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a quirky little place hidden in a foodcourt beside OCAD. Not what you would find in a typical foodcourt. The owner is super friendly... plus there's fruit infused water to sip on while you wait for your food. My boyfriend and I shared a karines supreme and were both really full afterwards. Food was pretty good but not spectacular...definitely a super good value though and still worth checking out... around $12 after tax for a huuuge plate of food. They have both vegan/vegetarian and meat options. Would go back and try other stuff on the menu. read more

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

Originally wanted to go to Manpuku but forgot it was closed on Sundays so I came here instead. Despite being in a food court, they lined a few of the tables with red tablecloths and placed mini vases of flowers as the centerpiece. The atmosphere was very cute and the lady behind the cashier was kind and friendly. I ordered the special Chicken Cesar Wrap and a side of garlic fries ($5.50) which was ready to eat within 5 minutes. The wrap itself was just mediocre with chunks of relatively tough chicken meat and lots of romaine lettuce. The fries were soft, starchy, and quite moist from the garlic oil as opposed to being crispy (which personally isn't my preference). There were also the occasional minced pieces of garlic which were tangy and spicy and left an unpleasant aftertaste. Overall, I'd give the food a 3, the atmosphere a 4, and the pricing a 4. I wouldn't order the wrap again but I would like to come back on a weekday to try the $5 all day breakfast. read more

Karine's - Chicken Cesar Wrap with garlic fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Come here for under $10 breakfast with a heaping side of motherly love. Maggie the owner will greet you by name if you come less often than you'd feel for her to rmbr ur name. Her memory is amazing. Aside from the warm atmosphere the food is good, lots of options: vegan, pancakes, soup, juices. Many come for the All Day Breakfast option: 2 eggs, salad/garlic fries, 1 meat, toast and fruits. $5 (weekdays) $7.99 (weekends). Neighbourhood gem. read more

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

Karine's was a find on Yelp while visiting Toronto. It's hidden in a good court type of location but it is PURE GOLD! I was a little scared about everything saying vegan and vegetarian on the menu but there is plenty for us meat lovers to choose from. I had a fried egg breakfast with garlic fries and sausage (the bacon is thick and delicious too), and topped it off with some delicious fruit on the side. If ever visiting again, definitely stopping by! read more

This is arguably the best vegan brunch place in the city, although they do have many non-vegan options. The first thing to note is that they are located in a ho-hum food court across from OCAD and the AGO (the entrance can be difficult to find) but make their space their own, with using bright burgundy tablecloths on tables nearby and real plates and silverware. I always get the Vegan Goodness dish with garlic fries, which are really amazing. A huge portion of fresh fruit, a delicious mixture of tofu and vegetables, and toast (with an awesome gluten free option). My fiancée loves many dishes here, but especially the cottage cheese, fruit and toast plate. Prices are very reasonable, the portions do not leave you hungry, and the staff are exceptionally warm and friendly. They sometimes shut down on long weekends and reading week, so make sure to call ahead or check their Facebook page. A great stop before the AGO. read more

Karine's - Delicious Cottage Cheese Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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$14.5o did this worthless beans and lettuce and she didn't return me my 0.50cent ....))) You can judge yourself does it worth it or not?! She is tricky, the price was $11 and i asked her egg benedicts and she added but in my order already had eggs and i asked her cheese but changed mine to delete but she didn't ... ) read more

Karine's - $15 Waffle worthless! If you want waste your money on beans and cabbage you are welcome to Karine's. She is tricky ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Karine's was recommended by a friend and we were a bit skeptical when we showed up outside of the little mall it's located in. But - it was amazing! The servers were super cute and had amazing personalities and the food (supreme and the eggs benny with peameal and gypsy vegan sauce + garlic fries) was so good. Their pink lemonade is freshly made and pulpy. They stack up your plate and drinks with fruit (like Cora's) and their prices are great. As well, the coffee is self serve and bottomless. What a great spot that's a perfect example of Toronto culture, personality and food. read more

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

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Went there on a Sunday for brunch. The place is located inside a cafeteria with other independent restaurants and some chains (McDonald's, Popeyes etc). You sit in the cafeteria to eat but they have decorated the tables around them with table cloths and small cups with flowers. As for the food, the quality was not good. You can't expect too much when the prices are cheap and portion sizes are huge. My boyfriend and I both got the Supreme. I could taste the burnt, old oil through my fries. The fries were overcooked (almost bitter), while the pancake was slightly undercooked and stuck to my teeth. Their bacon is super salty and again overcooked. My boyfriend on the other hand, replaced pancakes with salad (which he said was good), and got home fries instead of regular (which also turned out to be better). We both got a bunch of fruits with our meals which in my opinion was the best part of my meal. Their 3-fruit juice was okay (freshly squeezed but it was 90% orange juice) Tldr: I did not like it that much, but my boyfriend said the food is ok. Mind you, he loves food in general, whether it is good or bad. If you want to give this place a try: Do not get the regular fries or pancakes. The bacon is very salty. Get the salad and if you really want fries get the home fries. read more

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

We came here on a Saturday morning for brunch. Full warning: it's food court style which shares seating with other places. The service was pretty on point and the person taking my order was pretty friendly. I ended up getting what I order from pretty much every breakfast place (a deluxe breakfast). I ended up getting garlic fries and salad as well. The eggs and bacon were okay. The fries weren't what I expected (I.e. it was just chunks of garlic on fries). The sausage wasn't great (hard and chewy). This probably isn't the best place to go if you are looking for a more traditional breakfast. I was still hungry afterwards. This place might be better if you are health conscious, vegetarian or vegan. They have great variety of vegetarian options and do fruit with your breakfast. I'm more of a traditional diner kind of guy so probably wouldn't return. read more

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

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Love this place! The fava beans are to die for! The owner is a real gem and you can tell is genuine about delivering great quality food! Thanks, a loyal customer! read more

Stopped here for some yummy vegan breakfast during a long layover in Toronto. Everything was so yummy and the lady who helped us (I'm guessing it was Karine) was the absolute sweetest!! She recommended a few meals, gave us some extra sides so we could have a little of everything and made us a really yummy fresh fruit juice! I'd honestly come back to Toronto just to eat here again! I had the tofu beni & my husband had the vegan platter, both came with potatoes, salads and fresh fruit and were both so good and soooo filling!! A definite must try and if we ever find ourselves in Toronto again, we will most certainly be back!!! read more

Karine's - The vegan tofu benedict platter, sooooo good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered florentine Benedict and pink lemonade, super delicious. Large portion too. The only complain is I waited in line for quite a long time. Price range is close to other Brunch places. read more

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

This place is phenomenal once you find it. I walked by the street over & over trying to find it. Well you have to go inside this small mall type building to get to it. Once you do it's like you struck gold. There is always a line apparently but it's certainly worth the wait. I had a smoothie & pancakes & they were so damn tasty. I wish I had a place like this in Boston. The service is great, the food is great, so get yourself there early & don't miss out on all the options they have to stuff your face. They need an actual restaurant that is more suited for them though. read more

I'm coming out of temporary Yelp retirement to review this gem of a spot in the super shady OCAD food court. I've never been someone who'd penalize a restaurant for it's decor, location, or health/safety standards so of course it's location doesn't bother me one bit. I even celebrate it's glorious existence. 1. I adore how the lady calls me baby. Not creepy at all. Enduring even. 2. $5 all day breakfast that comes with all five major food groups: bacon, eggs, garlic fries (so damned good), fruit, and unlimited coffee/tea. It's a mountain of food. You can even get salad instead of fries for a reasonably healthy meal but you're going to want to get the garlic fries. Best deal in the city for breakfast as far as I am concerned. 3. The owner/operator really cares and you can see how they value their customers. While I was there she gave some dessert to a regular and was like "no problem, we'll see you next time". I love this give and take relationship with store owners! It isn't nearly common enough in this city. 4. Clearly I enjoyed this place enough that it forced me to come out of Yelp retirement. Now to re-retire from Yelp again. See you when I see you. read more

MAGICAL. Every bit of it. Order the Supreme and keep saying YES to her. All of it fresh, beautiful, colorful, delicious. You have to seek this place out, it's not somewhere that you just happen upon. When she yells your name to come get your food, you feel like you've won the lottery. And you have. Don't keep this secret. Tell all of your friends and their friends and their friends. It's GRATITUDE on a plate. read more

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

I enjoyed a decidedly non-vegan breakfast here late one afternoon. The owner, Maggie, called me "baby" no less than six times as we reviewed the specifications of my bacon, eggs and toast. I was charmed. It's too bad a place like this with such an eclectic menu (and atmosphere) is relegated to a tiny food court. But it's _my_ tiny food court, so I am not complaining. Breakfast for $6 including coffee is a pretty sweet deal in this city. They also offer homewade waffles, salads, and vegan, vegetarian and celiac friendly foods. The menu is huge! Obligatory Title Pun: You can get KAR-ried away at Karines. Menu Readability: Various signage is scattered all over the place. It helps if you have ADHD. Need to mention: Taxes are included. I wish every place was like this. What this place teaches me about myself: I love garlic fries. read more

Let's be clear, Karine's does serve meat. Therefore, this is not a vegan kitchen by any means. Aside from that blemish, their menu is decently priced and has lots of healthy options to choose from. Karine's is located in a small food court within the Grange Gallery, just opposite the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) off Dundas. I dropped in here for a Nuit Blanche special - fresh vegetable wraps, bits of fruit and fries (regular or garlic) for only $5. The wraps were well-made, with a fibre spread akin to a bruschetta mixture. The fries were freshly sliced and fried, with the added bonus of chopped sauteed garlic. The two slices of pineapple and the handful raspberries were a great finish to the meal. My sister had to help me with the food and thought that what I got was a steal! Too bad the prices aren't normally this good! Will definitely come back for more, as Karine's a great place to get a good meal for under $10 where your food will not be compromised by heavy grease and reused ingredients. read more

Many many years ago, the Village on the Grange was home to a most unusual restaurant. It was called Ginsberg and Wong; a family spot that offered Jewish-style deli and Jewish-style Chinese food on different sides of the same menu. The concept was unique, and I imagine if it had been located in Thornhill it would have done tremendous business, especially on Christmas eve. Sadly, it was not to be. Some might say that the spirit of Ginsberg and Wong lives on through the eclectic offerings in the food court that now dominates the VoG. If your tastes, like Carmen Sandiego, run across the globe, chances are you'll find something here you haven't tried before. Most places are indy outposts; a few mini-chains, and of course, the odd multi-national corporation (McFlurries rock, don't judge). One of the best options is Karines, whiich may or may not have more than one location, and for $5 serves one of the best breakfasts in the city. They also serve a fine selection of vegan items, fresh salads and hearty soups...but I can make salad or soup when I get home. I rarely have time for a full breakfast spread. And what a spread it is. Start with coffee. Seriously. Because it's good, and unlike the aforementioned multinational corporation, they offer free refills. I'm sure it's awesome for the local OCAD kids, but also helps the grizzled adults. It's regularly hot and fresh, if a lighter roast than I'd brew myself. The plate itself is a thing of beauty. Eggs any way you like, but generally a bit overcooked unless you specify (I like my scrambled eggs on the runny side). Bacon is brunt to hell as requested, or opt for sausage grilled to crispy-skinned perfection and sliced on the bias. Did you order a side of fruit or a glass of OJ? No? Good. You get a trip through the produce section with your order, anyway. We're talking full on fruit salad, all ripe and bursting with healthy goodness-less a garnish than a dessert in and of itself, occasionally featuring exotics like star fruit or dragon fruit. It's the best thing this side of Cora's, for less than half the price of their breakfast place. To balance all those anti-oxidants, one needs some deep-fried free radicals, and Karine's is happy to oblige. Enter properly francais skinny, amber frites in mass quantities, perfect for spearing into over-easy egg yolk, or dousing in one of their selection of hot sauces (this alone is worth a star), or, if you must, in ketchup. If you're feeling dangerous, you can order them tossed with raw garlic and chopped parsley, which makes them fierce enough to forgo the hot sauce (and probably means you'll be Netflix-and-chilling alone for the evening). If you're a breakfast fiend, you should go to Karine's. If not, find some other excuse and go anyway. Vive la difference. read more

Looking to kill time after work today before rehearsal, I found myself at Karine's. I had read about this place and was so happy to find another vegan/ vegetarian place to dine at in the downtown core. Unlike most vegetarian places, this place opens early and closes late: 8AM-8PM, Monday-Friday, they're also opened for brunch on weekends, which of course is great for me and 90% of the working public. Unfortunately, I wasn't too hungry this afternoon and I didn't get to try any of their vegan specialties, such as their vegan french toast, burger, and soy fruit smoothies. But I did try their vegan double chocolate cookie ($1.50) and it was delicious! The owner was awesome, she told me she was baking a new batch of vegan cookies cos she had none left. A fresh, modest sized cookie, straight from the oven, with DOUBLE the chocolate, and VEGAN, it was the perfect afternoon snack before rehearsal and the perfect end to a long work week. The owner was such a fabulous lady, so high-spirited, kind and friendly as she told me about the vegan items available on her menu and said I must go back for brunch on the weekend. Since my awesome cookie probably didn't do the place much justice, I'll definitely be going back to this place -probably for bunch on the weekend! One unappealing factor about Karine's is that it's in a food court across from OCAD. So it doesn't have its own dining room, thus, no pretty backdrop for me to enjoy while enjoying a nutritious and delicious vegan meal. Karine's "booth" is kind of tacky looking too, for example: there's a random chandelier sitting/ hanging in the front, a pink and green patterned wallpaper in the back, and a red velvet sofa with white edges sitting behind the counter. However, the charismatic owner and the vegan friendly menu make up for where they lack in looks. read more

I came in here with high expectations, but I should have known better since it's located in a ghetto-ass food court. Christ, even the mall has a ghetto name... ''Village By the Grange''. Anyway, I ordered the Eggs Florentine. My egg didn't look regular poached eggs. Most of the egg whites were lost in the boiling process. On top of that, it was DROWNED in this nasty ass hollandaise sauce. Too much vinegar in it. SO gross. I can honestly say it was -the worst- hollandaise sauce I have ever tried. The spinach wasn't the usual spinach you'd get. It was some gross shit that was not fresh as you can see it was wilted and browning. And to continue this tragic plate of failure, it wasn't even on english muffins. it was on buttered toast. Wtf kinda eggs benedict dish is this? Clearly a monstrous clone that got drugged up in the process. Overall, the 2 piece of pineapple and mango saved it. If it weren't for those sweet yellow guys, this plate would be a fail. What am I saying.. a dish that had to be saved from two pieces of fruit is already a fail. Next time I'll try their salads. I don't think eggs is their specialty. read more

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

Karine's is like Cora's but much much better. It's locally owned and has a lot of heart and pizzaz put into it by the owner Maggie (of the famous local Maggie's breakfast chain) and her daughters. Yes, they serve all day breakfast with added fruits and fixin's on the side. Yes they do waffles, french toast. But the prices are healthier, everything is under $10 and there are plenty of vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. Portions are ample, I've tried a few of their salads now and am only able to make finish half most of the time. Most of their main dishes also come with bread and their bomba sauce which is like a garlicky tomato spread-nice if you plan on warding off vampires. All in all, it's refreshing to see another cheap and healthy option downtown. read more

Hands down best brunch place in the city. Fresh food (meats, veggies, fruits the whole shebang). A lot of your typical brunch food, but you can alter and swap individual food choices easily. Great freshly made fruit juicy Prices can be 10-20, and it's in a subtlety hidden food court read more

I'm a little put out to this day by Karine's purporting to be a "vegan, vegetarian and all-day breakfast" eatery, when really it's just an all-day breakfast eatery with some vegan options along with everything else. I tried the "vegan goodness" platter which was overwhelmingly oily, and I ended up not being able to finish my plate of food. Perhaps if i'd gone for one of the other couple of more 'regular' breakfast items like french toast or the tofu beni I might have had more luck. That one meal was enough to put me off going back, especially seeing as I can get a flawless brunch every time I go to Calico, Fresh or Sadie's! Perhaps next time, Karine's. But for now i'll stick with the places I actually know are vegetarian/vegan! read more

High expectations really do set you up for a fall. Even worse, I decided to wait until my birthday to visit here. I spent ages reading through the extensive menu online, plotting and planning. I went to the gym to earn my waffle(well, maybe 1/4 of it) and went in excited. I suppose it couldn't really live up to the hype. I wanted a waffle with ice-cream but they had none. I settled on mixed berries instead. Eat in or out? I wanted in. It's cheaper and you get plates. I also ordered coffee which is self serve with the bonus of free refills. Total came to $10 which was more than I expected. I got plenty of time to ponder the arithmetic as I waited and waited. The menu said my waffle was $8 and coffee was $1 (tax included). I'm no mathlympian but that's $9 the way I see it. Eventually the cause was revealed when I was handed a to-go polystyrene container. She'd messed up the order and forgotten I wanted it there. And charged me extra. The girl cooking (her daughter) scooped my waffle and fruit back out and onto a plate. The food? It looked good, despite the extra travel between containers. Couple of slices of pineapple and melon. Few fresh strawberries. Sadly the rest of the fruit was mushy and preserved in syrup. The waffle was OK but quite soggy and not especially tasty. It was lukewarm. The coffee was hot but weak. The worst thing was the feeling afterwards-knowing that what I'd just eaten really wasn't worth the calories. A waste of a treat to myself. The owner herself was quite friendly and works very hard-no wonder she's so slim. But, average and lukewarm food, mixed up instructions and then overcharged? I think my diet will survive the temptation of Karine's. read more

I fucking LOVE this place! A safe haven for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free types in the heart of downtown. The best university food court I've yet found (No Ryerson, the Eaton Centre doesn't count as yours), mainly because of this place! All the bread they use is, to my knowledge, gluten-free. They know how to make a badass smoothie (I'd recommend Pink Lady), their vegan burgers and fritatta blew my mind and opened my brain as to what a 'burger' was (they're potatoish, full of veg - not plastic fake meat) - and I got it in a wrap with their amazing 'bomba' spread. I have no idea what bomba means but I think it is another language for WOAH. I believe the owner(s) are Armenian, so there's a bit of an Armenian flair to the cooking, which I really really love. They also have vegan desserts, such as cookies and delish raspberry twirl things (I have no idea what they're called, but they are great), and an amazing all-day breakfast. My fav all-day breakfast items are the pancakes and the french toast, if I'm feeling really decadent! It's because of Karine's I know how to make vegan french toast at home, because they told me how! ;) Can't go wrong with the soup either, and I love how they give you a huge helping of fruit with everything you order. Amazing. And it's not typical boring fruit either (and I love fruit) - they usually will have something slightly unusual in there. I've had dragonfruit, persimmons, and kumquat there, in addition to the usual grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple. As a soon-to-be former OCADU student who went vegan during my time there, nothing made the transition easier, and my body more healthy, than Karine's. Some may be put off that they do serve eggs and bacon should someone want it. That doesn't really bother me, because I can eat here with my non-veg friends and fetch no complaints. ;) read more

Sunday is my Fran's breakfast day of the week, one I look very much forward to. So when I woke up hungover to monsoon-like proportions of rain this past sunday, I opted to go the shorter route and grab breakfast at Karines in the Grange. This was my second breakfast here and I was hoping I just got a bad batch the first time around. Boy was I wrong. For over $10, the King Tut breakfast gets you bacon, sausauge, "pancakes", fruit and "eggs". I say "pancakes" because that is what they are called on the menu, and that is what they resemble from afar. In reality they are not the light and fluffy, delicious treat you're used to - they're flat, solid things that taste like cardboard and appear to be uncooked and doughy on the inside. The "eggs" which I had "scrambled" were simply fried and stuck together in a flattened patty by a thick layer of grease. Everything on my plate, including the fresh fruit, was covered in it. The only decent thing was the home fries, but after a few mouthfuls of each I was so turned off by the grease and general lack of taste, that I threw out over half of the dish. *Disclaimer - I gave myself a day to write this review as yesterday, still hungover with $10 dollars less in my pocket, it would have been much more scathing. I also found out that missing my sunday breakfast makes sunday a miserable day. Oh Fran's, how I will love you all the more next week! read more

Somehow this food court gem manages to exceed it's environment, and has earned a well deserved prize from me of being the only food court restaurant I would ever consider eating at, going to again, and tell my friends about. If the woman who calls me sweety and whips through the mass of customers with amusing energy is Karine, then Karine is a pretty special lady. It's always a pleasure to be a customer at this place, and I always feel personally attended to. This is a magnificent feat considering, as I said, that this is a food court restaurant. Plates are big, with lots of fresh fruit, and really healthy conscious. Good food, well priced. read more

I went off the reviews on Yelp and I have to say they're absolutely accurate. The manager of Karine's is such a sweetheart and right from taking my friend and I's order there was a positive vibe. She's amazing. The food is extraordinary. I love how fruits are always included in your meal. Very healthy and filling. I had the Karine's Supreme Breakfast which includes your choice or meat, eggs, salad, fruits, your choice of potatoes and french toast or pancakes and the papaya, orange and pineapple juice drink and I loved it! I loved the whole entire meal. Everything is made fresh. We got our food really quick and it was all sooo gooddddd. I'm still full the meal and I had it four hours ago at 2 pm for brunch. Definitely go here if you're looking for something healthy, filling and tasty! read more

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

Just come here. Just kidding, but in all seriousness, this place is a hidden gem. It really is. Located inside The Grange, right by Manpuku. I can't say much about the decor but the atmosphere of Karine's little counter space is up beat and lively. The customer service here is impeccable. Every restaurant should learn from them, this is how you keep your customers coming back, son! Now onto the food, let me take the time to say that everything on their menu looks and sounds delicious. It was hard for my friend and I to choose but she ended up ordering the waffles and I got the Karine's Supreme. Both dishes were a little well under $12, which was a great thing for the both of our wallets. After waiting for a bit, our food emerges! The lovely lady behind the counter calls for me, "Amy Darling, Amy Darling, your food is ready!"and I dash towards the counter to get my food. I was amazed at how much food I got, it was enormous! If you were wondering, the Karine's Supreme came with a choice of sausage or smoked salmon, eggs of your choice, garlic fries, toast and french toast! That's a lot of food at such a great price. Overall, if you're around the area hit this place up and you won't regret it and all of you lucky OCAD students, I'm very jealous right now! This place has definitely become one of my favourite brunch spots to hit up in the downtown T. read more

The workers here are always super pleasant! I love when the woman owner calls me babe lol it's just a nice vibe there. They have $5 breakfast which is super worth it. I usually get the garlic fries (smell amazing and are strangely addictive) scrambled eggs, sausage (THE BEST) and fruit. As long as you don't get a take out box, the total is exactly $5. Such a good deal. This place is actually in a food court, but don't let that turn you off. They have their own tables and it isn't too packed either. It's right at my school -- so students are always around. I haven't branched out much with other item choices but I definitely want to keep eating at Karine's after I graduate. Cheap breakfast that has very good presentation and is more than filling. There are a lot of healthy and vegan choices as well. read more

Karine's - $5 each plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Little cheap treasure hidden in unsuspecting food court! Makes a great quick breakfast or alternative to expensive snacks at the AGO cafe (when you've finally had your fill of flourless chocolate cake). They are open some nights until 6. Karine's is a cute and lively little counter with some great personalities working there. The food is good for the price point, satisfying but not memorable hours later. The sausage is better than average- not processed links but slices of real sausage. The garlic fries are great if you love your garlic. I really liked the sides of fruit and endless coffee. You can take your plate to the sunnier side of the food court and it feels more like a little market. CASH ONLY read more

I had the pleasure of checkin this place out after a recent hockey trip at MLG, and of all the places I ate at, I was most impressed by this one. Feelin brunchy, i made the walk over to here from my hotel, and decided to try the Karine Supreme i think it was called, Vegan Style. The lady at the register was very nice, so I let her pick all my options, and I wasnt dissapointed. This thing was a lot of food. I got two very delicious and fluffy pancakes which i topped with maple syrup of course, a pile of fresh fruits sliced, including a dragonfruit slice which was the star of the show, A nice cabbage salad with a light but delicious dressing, a piece of toast with some sort of butter alternative, a couple of pieces of tofu which were topped with some sort of tomato/walnut/almond mixture that was out of this world flavorwise, and i dont usually dig tofu much, and a nice sized bowl of lentil soup that I was skeptical of at first, but was a squirt of lemon away from being perfect. Service was nice the whole time, and i got a pineapple juice to drink, which was super thick and delishous, freshly juiced. I think i got called baby 10 times at first count. Overall great place, glad i made the trek, and glad i saved my last subway token for the ride back afterwards since i was as full as can be. If only i didnt live 4 hours away id try their french toast and other offerings. Scared me at first being among generic asian and fast food court options but delighted in the end for sure! read more

Cool little hidden gem in the Village by the Grange food court across from OCAD and the AGO. Tons of healthy vegetarian breakfast and lunch items. Tofu with pesto, fava bean salad, egg white omelets, plus your standard delicious french toasts, waffles, wraps and salads. Inexpensive. Fresh. Tasty. Healthy is hard to find in the restaurant world. We wanted to do it this morning after a weekend of partying! Aside from the HEAVILY buttered toast (which I didn't quite have the heart to send back), Karine's did not disappoint today. Last time I ordered this vegan platter at the owner's suggestion which was beyond awesome and I couldn't wait to go back. Would highly recommend the Lebanese options like the 'Lebanese delight' (a fava bean salad) and the vegan burgers. You'll walk out of there feeling like you did your heart a favor. read more