Revisited Cafe 85 for brunch and it's consistently just as good. This time we tried the pork belly…read moreBenny and steak and eggs and we both enjoyed our meals. Definitely recommend to check out their drink menu as they have really unique non-alcoholic and alcoholic options. I ordered the iced pistachio cloud. I did order it less sweet though it's still quite sweet, so I'm not sure if they adjusted it so you might want to remind them. Other than that, highly recommend this spot for brunch! Tip: They have 5% off if you pay in cash! Too bad I didn't bring enough cash on me... but good to prep in advance!

We went to Cafe 85 in downtown Toronto for a meal and had a pretty nice experience…read more We ordered quite a lot, including squid ink seafood linguini, cajun jambalaya, fish tacos, chicken waffles, and a side of cheese fries. Out of everything, the cajun jambalaya and the chicken waffles really stood out. The jambalaya was packed with seafood and had a satisfying flavor. The waffles were also well made, with a nicely crisp exterior. Overall, it is a great place to dine, and its perfect for catching up with friends over coffee or a latte. Recommended.

Good first experience. Food could be improved, but great value. Great service. A little dated…read moredecor, but a gem to see nowadays. Washrooms need better maintenance. Kids eat free after 2pm on Sundays. Variety of daily deals. Came in around 3:30 on Sunday for late lunch, it was quiet as it was in between dining times. Our server Athina was very lovely. Room: 5/5 Decor is a bit dated but such a gem to see the beautiful paintings. Clean, open room. Cozy feel but actually has plenty of seating. They also have a good sized patio, to catch that last bit of summer. Food: 4/5 Flavour of our meals were decent, the only issue we had was that the proteins were quiet thin, resulting in being overcooked. Happy Hour Dinner 5oz Striploin meal, came with app, entree, and dessert. Steak came with roasted potatoes and veggies. Slightly overcooked steak, but for $25 this was a great value. Got a caesar salad and tres leches for this combo. The dessert was fantastic! Teriyaki Salmon Salad, salmon came on a bed of salad. The salad had lettuce, a few cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, raw broccoli,and mushroom slices. I chose the honey mustard vinaigrette, it was delicious and paired really well with the fish. Kids meal chicken tenders came with fruit cup, drink, and dessert. Chicken tenders were so thin, they were quite overcooked and hard. Little one loved the brownie and ice cream dessert. Washrooms: 2.5/5 One of the ladies stall did not have toilet paper, and the floor was very sticky, felt very grimy just going in to wash our hands. They did have a robust paper towel dispenser, and positioned disposal bins by the sink as well as the main door leading to the washrooms, very considerate for those who wish to open the door with the paper towel on the way out. I would love to try a pasta next time.

I went to Symposium on Saturday December 6/2025 for dinner i didn't find there Alfredo that good…read more i ordered the French fries The service was ok The ambiance was nice painting coving the walls

Amazing food and service. I think it was THE best pancake and syrup I have had in my life. I went…read morefor breakfast and it was all delicious. the place is also very cute.

On day one of TIFF, I found myself wandering around festival street before my first movie. I was…read morecasually looking for a coffee joint when I stumbled upon Pigeon. It's a pretty cool little place. They have a whole restaurant inside but they've also got a space for takeout orders. I decided to keep it simple and just grab a latte to go. It was ready a couple of minutes later and seriously hit the spot. They're obviously using superior coffee beans because this concoction was rich without being overwhelming. And the balance of the milk was just about perfect. Pigeon seems pretty cool. I'll have to go back to check out their eats.

I love Pür & Simple cause it's a perfect breakfast/brunch spot for all preferences…read more This location is a bright and casual spot with a huge menu and it's easy to find something to order whether you like sweet or savory options. They have everything from Benedicts and breakfast bowls to pancakes, French toast, crepes, avocado toast, smoothies, and coffee. We ordered "Garden Fresh Bowl" with Matcha Latte and enjoyed the delicious breakfast and friendly service.

Not many restaurants were opened early at 10.30am in Bayview Village mall, so we didn't have many…read morechoices. This breakfast & brunch place was packed with customers and had a short queue. We seated, then everything was a bit of a wait as a server was looking after many tables. The Bowl-Sunrise was a bad choice as it came with many fried potatoes & the chorizo sausage was crumbled and deep fried, I could hardly taste the sausage, though the sunny side up egg was great. The Avocado Lox was a much better choice and the flat white was so so. We ended up paying $63 (tax & service charge inclusive), there are many more comparable choices at this price point.

Food's good and the service is great. I usually have business breakfasts with either my local to…read morethe area clients or one of my team members.

Waiting time: 3/5 Cleanliness: 4/5…read more‍Service: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Pricing: 2.5/5 Overall: It was pretty busy for a Wednesday, and our group of eight waited about 15 minutes for a table, not bad given the size of our party. Overall, everything was fairly average and didn't quite feel worth the price point. The 4oz beef broth shot had good flavor (kind of like gravy) but definitely not worth the $7-$8. The standout for me was actually the pickled chilis in the breakfast sandwich, instead of being tart, they were sweet and surprisingly delicious.

4.5 rounding up to 5…read more I've been a patron for decades and in fact thought I'd left my two cents on the table here years ago. I've been in a little more often recently, so here we finally are. The restaurant is situated in the heart of southern end of Colossus plaza, along with ample parking and patio tables that are sheltered by solid plexi partitions and umbrellas. When you go in, you'll be greeted and invited to choose a table. Water and menus arrive shortly. Recently, they've developed a rotation of daily specials which are quite a bang for the buck. On my latest visit, I opted for the $9.95 Friday fish and chips, which came with cole slaw and of course, tartar sauce and lemon. You can also choose from regular or malt vinegar. I was really impressed with it. The portions were not skimpy, except maybe the slaw, but I really liked the dressing on it foe being neither too salty nor sour. I like that their fries have the skins on. They are cooked nicely. My daughter went with the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and an upgrade of poutine, which she ordered because she liked it so much the last time. It's not a bad deal for $26. She also had a strawberry daiquiri, $10, which was up to and over the brim, and very tasty. The lime and strawberry garnishes were super fresh and tasty. I stuck with Coke Zero. I appreciate that it comes with refills. The staff are friendly, attentive and professional. While our server took care of most of our needs, two other different staff also filled in to bring out food and drinks. I like that they work as a team to ensure customers are well taken care of. My biggest recommendation for improvement would be replacing a number of the bench seats that need either surgery or to be put out of their misery. I know this place has been around for ages, but it doesn't need to look like it's gonna die from neglect. The rest of the decor is actually beautiful, and I love the mix of windows and low light. So long as prices don't get higher, I can keep looking forward to enjoying this venue. It's a solid return-to place for me.

We met friends for lunch and had a mixed experience. It was Thursday and the dining room was maybe…read more1/3rd full. Two servers were on for the lunch service and they seemed busy without being overtaxed. Our friends got there first so we walked right in and there were menus already on the table. We ordered soft drinks and our meals and became engaged in conversation. Drinks arrived without undue delay. Regrettably I can't say the same about our entrees, it felt like these took somewhere around 15-minutes between ordering and the meals at

Came here for brunch for a girls day out and what a little gem! We came on a Thursday afternoon and…read moreit wasn't busy so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. I ordered their chicken kaarage with mochi waffles. The chicken was fried with a light batter. Crispy on the outside and the meat (chicken thigh) was moist and juicy. The waffles were crispy and chewy and stretchy with a hint of sweetness. The yuzu sauce was refreshing paired well with chicken.The dish came with a side of salad which helped balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken and mochi. We also ordered their pistachio souflle pancake and it was delectable. It was light, airy and fluffy. The pistachio sauce was creamy, nutty and aromatic without being too sweet. I also liked how it came with fruits on the side. I also ordered their hojicha latte, which was one of the best ones I've had. It was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of tea flavor. The milk foam had the perfect velvety texture and it came with a pretty latte art. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch they offer here. It is a pretty simple cafe, so don't expect it to be all decked out because it's not those instagramable cafes. But the food were solid and it's a great option for a small group brunch as they don't have many tables and they don't have large tables at all (the best is to 4 people or less). Staff is very limited but it could be because we went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy. They have a QR code for you to scan and you can order directly from there and food came fairly quickly shortly after we placed our order. I would definitely return when I'm back in town.

I ordered the Wafu Carbonara after seeing decent reviews on Yelp, with the only critique being that…read morethe dish could be a bit dry. Hoping to get ahead of it, I requested the kitchen make it "more saucy." That was a huge mistake. Instead of actual sauce, it tasted like they literally just dumped water into the dish to thin it out. What arrived was a bland, watery, and completely tasteless mess. It was so flavorless that I had to aggressively add my own salt and pepper just to make it palatable. The photo speaks volumes--it was completely ruined. The service was cold and entirely hands-off. Our waitress took our order and then performed a total disappearing act. She never checked back in on us to see how the food was, and we literally never saw her again for the rest of our meal. The Verdict Between a ruined $22.50 plate of pasta and non-existent service, this place is a hard pass. Will not be returning for brunch.

I haven't been back to apricot tree in over 10 years and it's actually better than I remember…read more Decor is nice and upgraded since then. Uniquely, they have at least 3 HEPA air filters running and they proudly display their certification on the windows. Service was very friendly albeit a touch slow and forgetful. Food was adequate to slightly above average. Calamari looked like they pre-bought frozen calamari rings. Served with a sriracha creamy sauce and quite confusingly, ketchup. Should be a seafood cocktail sauce. Chicken tarragon crepe was delicious. Duck crepe was decent but the duck pieces were not spread out. Seafood dill was good. For all the crepes, the filling was generous but they cut all the pieces too big. All the crepes would have been better if the ingredients were all cut smaller. Looking around the restaurant, the portion sizes did appear generous. Overall, good experience and we will be back.

Came to Apricot Tree Cafe for my wife's birthday and had a nice experience. They have a birthday…read moredeal where you get a free main with the purchase of a drink, which was a nice perk. The food was pretty good overall, and they were very generous with the smoked salmon. A pleasant spot and somewhere we'd happily come back to for another birthday.