I've been hesitant to post a review because I don't want to jinx it: I really really like KOS. A couple of weeks ago a friend invited us to meet him there for brunch. [An aside: When we arrived, a gentleman with very loud opinions about everything was expressing them to the room at large. Then he cranked up his music player and put it on the table behind him, closer to us. The server handled the situation very professionally. She got him to turn down the volume and eat his meal quickly and peacefully. It did not seem that she knew him, but she took care of things very smoothly. Impressive!] We started with coffees which were refilled many times throughout the meal, something which I really appreciate and do not take for granted. Our friend had the omelet while we shared the Vegetarian Eggspress as well as a bowl of fresh fruit with cottage cheese. The vegetarian breakfast comes with 3 eggs, toast, greens, rosti-style potatoes and your choice of sides. We chose the sauteed spinach, mushrooms and onions. The fruit bowl was loaded with kiwis, strawberries, melon, banana and blueberries. Sooo good, and both were perfect for sharing. We went back a week ago just to have the Veggie Eggspress and bowl of fruit, and again the service was attentive and the food really yummy. Good food, good service, great value: I like it. read more

Kensington area is full of culture and has great small, affordable restaurants, KOS being one of them. I have come here twice already and have no complaints about the food or customer service. I ordered the eggs benedict the first time I came to KOS and it was awesome. This time I grabbed the chicken souvlaki and enjoyed it aswell. What I like about this place is that they fill up your plate so your getting your moneys worth. Most of my friends like to recover here from a long night out and just enjoy some good ol' breakfast. One thing I recommend is that they wipe down their tables and chairs more properly since the table feels sticky. Also, this restaurant could use a face lift, it feels like your eating in someones garage. As long as they keep up the great food and customer service the ambience doesn't bother me too much. Will come back here soon :) read more

I had a really bad experience here waiting 50 minutes for my food, getting gross brown lettuce in my breakfast, and waitstaff who seemed really unforgiving and stupid. Don't go here, there's many other options nearby. read more

This place is great when the weather is nice for an outdoor brunch or beers. Lots of seating, can just head there without a reservation. Only downside is music is a bit loud read more

Went in this afternoon hungry and was very disappointed. Greasy spoon is not hard to do simple and well, I ordered can't talk eating a three egg breakfast with pancakes. The toast was cold, butter didn't even melt on it. The eggs I ordered easy over and they were cooked right through, and the pancakes were tough (!) which means precooked, cooled down, and microwaved. Oh and the waitress was fairly inattentive not checking for coffee or water refills. If you need a good freshly done breakfast this place is not it. read more

The food was great as usual, however the was below standards. I have been eating here for years and usually get great service, not so much today. I had to ask for pancakes that were not provided with the rest of meal and to make matters worse my friends and I were asked to leave after only being there for just over an hour. The excuse given was that is was brunch and they needed the space I guess the empty tables around us were unavailable for some reason that we could not fathom. If KOS is now putting time limits on the length of time a guest can stay in their establishment then is should apply to everyone. They didn't ask the guy at the next table with his laptop leave and he was there before us. read more

KOS is one of my frequent cafes. Everything on their menu is probably good, have yet to get something I didn't like. It is a really big space, surprisingly big, and they wisely separate a laptop/work side from a laptop-free side. The line is usually out the door, which is technically a good sign, but can make for a longer wait as the staff isn't always the most attentive. But the food is worth the wait, and the coffee (their own roast) is exceptional! My one actual issue is the $10 credit card minimum, but oh well read more

Would have liked to try this place out but unfortunately although it shows quite clearly that they open at 8am. We sat outside and saw no attempt to open on time so we went to MARS around the corner! When we passed again around 9.30am they were open but we were full.... read more

The place is nice and they have a big patio. However the food portions are pretty dmall and sub par.

i went with a friend for food and drinks after work on the 'pedestrian sunday'.. we sat on the patio since it was so nice out. my friend had a couple of beers which were about $4 each including tax.. so not bad.. i had a vodka and cranberry i think it was about the same price.. then i had their club sandwich and the waitress was great letting me switch to regular bacon.. i had salad instead of fries.. it was about $7-8 and it was a good portion and decent quality food. another friend joined us for a bit and all the staff were great checking in on us and clearing the table. i would go back for sure! read more

Excellent place for having beers! Excellent waitresses. Ask for Anita! She will treat you so nice!

Always good, pricing very decent, and their patio is great in the summer. Relax ambience, many menu options. Friendly service!!

we wanted to sit on a patio with few friends after the PS Kensington festivities finished. this one was one of the few places with semi packed patios where we could find a table for all of us. we mostly ordered only drinks. Sangria pitcher is $25 and the sangria is yummy! but the best is the staff! they were super friendly and weren't getting annoyed at either our loudness or our constant switching between patios and indoor sitting (first we didn't see the table outside, then we went back in when it became colder) read more

Breakfast food was decent but the service wasn't the best. You should never have to ask multiple times for something. Also there's no reason the bacon should come out when you're half way done with your food. Wasn't even busy. read more

This place is a good option for standard brunch food in Kensington. It has a nice patio for enjoying the summer weather. They changed the menu recently however, so I was a bit less satisfied this time around than the many times before. They don't offer entree salads anymore.... read more

This is an okay place. It's good because there's a large patio, though they really pack it in tight. The drinks are average priced, the service, too. It's a very average but reliable place to go for some drinks on a patio. Standard pub fare at standard pub prices. read more

Here's the thing about this place - the service is so bad that it's almost like being on a comedy set. You can't honestly believe that they could be that ridiculously incompetent. But as soon as you kind of accept that fact and don't let it get to you, the food is decent for fairly cheap, the location is good, and the clientele is sweet. But the service - I mean, it'll bring tears to your eyes. You've been warned. read more

I highly recommend this place!!! I've eaten here twice now, and after trying a new place around the corner (Tasty Corner- Never Eat There) this place was a lifesaver. The food is great, the servers are nice, and the price is reasonable. Only reason it's not a 5 is because there's nothing that makes it really stand out, but it's still a really solid place to eat. :) read more

It would be total injustice had I not written a praise for the tremendous service that I had received not only today but every time that I bring my mother on a wheel chair where the staff cater to us. This place is a gem for the summer if you do not mind tiny sparrows flying to your table if you are a bird lover. Typical bar food menu, however, the special of the day are usually good. Once again, I commend the wonderful staff as they are the best. Thank you! read more

Best breakfast in Toronto. After a thoroughly disappointing breakfast at Aunties and Uncles nearby the day before, we tried KOS the next morning. Yelp reviewers got this one right. Eggs cooked to perfection and best strawberry pancakes ever. The food came out timely and hot. Portions are large and prices very reasonable. Our waitress Nana was personable and attentive. She even helped us to plan our day of sightseeing. KOS is a charming little restaurant in the eclectic Kenningston Market neighborhood. read more

Excellent prices. The food is good. I like a dish named sincronizadas; a yummy sort of quesadilla!

Best Service anytime. The best place to have a good meal with fair price in Kensington Market.

The waitress was good. The food was mediocre. It might warrant three stars if the manager wasn't apparently trying to ruin his own buisiness. I went with a friend who had a groupon. Met the requirements on the groupon, only to be told they would not accept them untill after 4 pm. The waitress was very appologetic, saying she has pointed out to her manager that isn't what the groupon states, but he didn't care. I personally would not go back to a restaurant that is run that way. read more

1.5* I went to KOS after reading all the god reviews on Yelp, but I was very disappointed. Going there for brunch on a Friday afternoon, I opted for the egg and bacon sandwich with fries as my side. The fries were good, albeit one or two seemed raw. But the sandwich was terrible. The bread was dry, and the eggs didn't taste all that good. The bacon was second rate, and it was somehow fused with the eggs. The place was very empty, with roughly two other tables besides myself, yet service was a little slow. Price wise it is pretty reasonable, but it's not enough to get me back to try other things... read more

Good prices, good service and consistent food. I'm not a foodie by any means but I make a point of stopping by once a month because they serve with a smile even when rammed. My thing is Sunday brunch, so maybe you want to go after their 12 noon rush. And yes their patio is a bonus, but the modest, or simple, clean interior is quite perfect for me. As for the food, well I especially like the spicy Italian sausage as a substitute for bacon ;) Ok, it's not too spicy but just enough. read more

Average service. Average food. Eggs were cold, servers weren't friendly or accommodating. Give this place a hard pass.

I usually go here for hung-over breakfast on weekends. Food's decent enough, will definitely fill you up for less than ten bucks. Service decent, coffee's always topped up. the patio in the summertime is great, I might add. Scope out tons of babes walking by lol. read more

Had brunch here over the weekend on the patio. Loved their pancakes. Our server was attentive and super quick. My boyfriend really enjoyed the $3 beers. read more

Surprised this place only had a three star rating. Was in Toronto for four days and came for breakfast here twice. The food was excellent especially Huevos con Chorizo. Great outdoor patio spot for the warm weather. I'll be visiting again my next time in Toronto. read more

Dropped into KOS this afternoon. I had a livingsocial coupon that was good anytime. The owner apparently does not honor their commitments. Was told that they will not take it on the weekends. I travel during the week and was looking forward to trying the place but voted with my feet and left. Dislike. read more

My family and I went for dinner. Avoid this place during dinner at all cost. I ordered their "pulled pork and carrot and cabbage chulut." This was one of their priciest items at 7.95. What I got was burnt pulled pork on a hamburger sandwich with lettuce. I protested to the waitress. She was very understanding. I asked her where is the carrot and cabbage chulut? She brought me sourkraut in a small dish. In the end I did not eat it and ended it giving it to my dog. The waitress was nice but the food was gross. My husband ordered the hamburger and he said it was too salty and caused him gas. One of the worst experiences ever. I gave it one star because the waitress was good. read more

My husband and I lived downtown for just over 2 years and this was our spot. We actually had our first breakfast together here when we first met and it quickly became our go to place. The staff is just wonderful, so friendly and fun! And the food is amazing! Fair prices and hearty portions of delicious home-cooked food. I have trouble eating in restaurants due to stomach issues but this place has never affected me negatively! A breakfast from here would fill me up until dinner, just fabulous! This is the only thing I miss about living downtown and we try to go back any chance we get :) read more

Food is average to crap. I didn't eat mine and they comped it so I gave it an extra two stars for trying ...

This place isn't fancy, but it doesn't claim to be. Service is friendly enough, and the outdoor seating is fantastic. Located in a great spot, the quiet end of Kensington Market, so I likes it! read more

Nice quantity of food. Decent price. Lots of interesting stores around the area. Convenient if visiting someone at Hospital. Waitress-- well --- still tipped her but read more

Took my family to eat at this restaurant for lunch today. Our two kids were both served plates with raw chicken. One dish was a salad with grilled chicken and the other was the kid's chicken strips and fries. Not sure how they managed to do this with two completely different dishes, but they did. The manager comped our bill. Hoping our kids don't get sick as they had both taken a couple of bites before I noticed. read more

This place was so bad we left. Forget the atmosphere, the food took forever, was served cold, the butter on the toast was caked on un-melted. I took one bite of the eggs and hash-browns and couldn't believe we waited so long for cold food. Then I go to find my waitress and she's doing a shot with a customer on the other side of the restaurant. This place is run by kids. Forget about it, go to Aunties and Uncles. read more

I love this place, I come here almost every weekend. Best waitresses in the city with consistently great service. The big patio is a nice place to spend the day drinking coffee with friends. I will continue to come here as my weekend brunch spot :) read more

I used to come here a lot for brunch with my friends & haven't been in a while. I recently went back and order steak and eggs. The eggs were disgusting and after telling the waitress, she said she could not give me a discount because she would have to pay out of her own pocket...it was just weird. If you like sketchy places to eat, this is the place. read more

My favorite breakfast place. the coffee here is better than anywhere I've tried.( not better than my grandmas). i love the greek salad oh and the servers are super nice. eat in the patio of course. although they have just finished painting inside and it looks way better than before. overall, the place to go for me when i wanna chill and eat good food. read more