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.

Solid brunch spot in the area!…read more I love their drinks but typically do default to either matcha or houjicha. This time I tried their elephant melt sandwich and portion was quite big. The salad was nice but I was not a fan of the potatoes. Just a bit too seasoned and salty and I had to use a lot of ketchup to balance it out.

Best brunch place across Markham & Richmond Hill. Best…read moretiming to arrive is 10-10:30am, otherwise there'll start to have a long queue. You can only start queuing when you have arrived the restaurant with the machine at the door. I have ordered Fish Tacos several times, it is crispy exterior with a soft fish interior, so good. Paired with Matcha Latte (with skimmed milk), pretty rich Matcha flavour and tastes good. Price is acceptable. Overall, Elephants Grand is my favourite brunch place!

Another amazing meal chicken waffle, spinach pasta , hot coco & hojicha latte…read more Service was great n tentative

Don't get their iced coffee. It's premade not pulled on the spot. Gave it a shot anyways but it…read moretasted really bad. Watered down and tastes worst than McDonald's

Comella cafe brings some Italian flair to Markham…read more The pastry and sandwich selection is large and all fresh. The coffee is equally great with Lavender Mint Latte hitting the right spot. There are options for milk alternatives for those who aren't down with lactose. The smoked salmon on focaccia was great and a huge portion. You can even split a sandwich if you're not hungry to leave more room for pastries. The selection of desserts was amazing. The croissants were crispy, light and tasted authentic. Best of all, there's tons of parking and as it's located in a nice supermarket, so you can pickup your weekly supplies after. Skip Starbucks and come here instead. It's a level up in every way. From sandwiches, to coffee to desserts. Just don't forget to pickup a cannoli!

I loved their coffee and cannot! I can't believe I didn't visit them earlier. They have tables for…read moredine in and while they're connected to Garden Basket, it's a cute corner reserved for cafe patrons. My biggest compliment, besides the amazing drinks, is that they are well staffed and they're all kind.

I can't believe this is my first time at Alchemy! I've…read morealways seen the markham location packed so decided to go to this one with a much larger parking. Arrived here at 9am with a friend and we were the only ones here so I was kinda surprised that it took awhile for our food to come out... I got the steak & egg and my friend got the pancakes with hojita latte. I love it, taste and portion size was great, though I do wish my salad came with a bit more sauce.

Another Asian Fusion brunch place. This one has been around for a while…read more The interior is a decent size and tables are packed closely together. When we arrived it was busy and there was one table open near the entrance and were told we could have that table once it had been cleared. There person who seats you also takes your order, brings your order to the table and clears the table. There was another person preparing drinks and we only saw him come out from behind the counter when there were no drink orders. It took a while for her to clear our table. At one point she stood behind the counter with a look on her face that could be best described as '...what do I do first..' What was ordered: Kale Caesar Salad - fresh croutons with generous bits of bacon; very lightly dressed Chicken and Waffles - 2 drumsticks and a breast served with 4 pieces of waffle and a small side salad Shrimp Eggs Benny - 2 deep fried shrimp patties; served with baby potatoes and a side salad The chicken was very crispy and still juicy but based on the colour of the fry the oil needs to be changed. It came with 2 small containers of syrup (not real maple syrup) and some that looked like plum sauce. The potatoes on the eggs Benny were good but when you deep fry the shrimp patty you wonder what other filler there might be in the patties. Service was decent despite the fact that there was one person who served and cleaned. An okay experience....not sure it warrants another return.

TLDR: Average food, good service. Kinda pricey. You'll get enticed by the bakery at the entrace -…read morebeware. TIP: Parking is horrible. There's only a couple handful of spots. Expect to park on the street. After enjoying LA PETITE COLLINE's Steeles/Woodbine location, I was excited when they announced and opened a Taiwanese-ish cafe nearby. We arrived around 1PM on a holiday and there were lots of people. We had to put ourselves on a waitlist and we waited for about 20-30 minutes. Thankfully you don't have to wait around (they call you) and they also have a bakery at the front so you can browse (and shop) while you wait. We ended up buying quite a lot of bakery items even before we sat down. Once seated, you can order from an iPad. Overall, service is pretty good. It took some time to flag some people down, but I think they were still working out the kinks (this review is long overdue). PRICE: Pretty pricey for what's offered, but it's the same range as their other location. Expect $20-30 per person if you get an entree and drink. FOOD: Food was good. I got the Hainanese Chicken and it was as expected - love that they're one of the only places that actually remove the chicken bones lol. It was pretty filling and good for what you pay for! Overall, I'd come back if I was craving, but I wouldn't consider this my go-to.

This location is just newly opened for 2 months. They allow reservation so be sure to come early or…read moremake a reservation otherwise expect to wait in line. The plaza has limited parking space. Convenient Taiwanese cuisine, cafe and bakery all in one spot. Their latte was amazing. Smooth, bursting tea or black sesame taste in your mouth and I really liked how thr latte was not sweet. Just perfect sugar level. Bravo to the barrista. Taiwanese beef soup noodle was full of beef flavour. Noodles were chewy and al dente. They used the authentic part of the beef for this noodle dish. Beef shanks was tender and gelatinous. Cripsy red-braised pork belly set was decent. Pork belly is thinly battered. The dipping saice was too salty imo. Comes with soup, rice and side dishes in the sets. This resto runs on exquisite and delicate route. Food ans bakery are on the pricey side. Still worth trying their food. Their Taiwanese popcorn chicken looks good too. Will be back to try other dishes.

The space is super cute and trendy, though it is quite small - definitely not ideal for big groups…read more. The staff were warm and welcoming, and our food arrived quickly. I'm already planning my next visit to try the Gochujang Chicken and Waffles. Highly recommend!

Had lunch here on a weekday afternoon. I've tried coming on weekends before but there's usually a…read morelong line. I got the bulgogi beef Benedict and a matcha latte. The bulgogi Benedict was really tasty. The fries were good but could've used a bit more salt. The matcha latte was nice and rich. I also got to taste the gochujang chicken and waffles which had a good flavour and came with lots of chicken. Overall a solid spot for brunch especially if you're looking for something a bit different flavourwise!

The brunch at Chillax coffee is stupendous. You order your meal on your phone and the service is…read morevery efficient. The plate was beautifully presented and every morsel was delicious. The toast and potatoes are amazing and they were my favourite aspect of the meal.

This is my first time at Chillax Coffee & it was a great experience. There is an option to join a…read morewaitlist on Google but on our way there (15 minute drive), we checked & both times it said that there is no wait. We arrived at the small plaza with a small parking lot today (Saturday) around 10:15 a.m. & luckily enough, it was a quiet start to the day as parking was plentiful though I can imagine it being a bit hectic during busy times. This location (there are 2 others) is in the plaza right next to the Richmond Hill location for AI Sushi. As soon as we entered, we were promptly greeted & seated at a nice corner table. Shortly after that, a nice gentleman came to placed a QR code at our table asking if we've been here before. After we said no, he explained to us how to order using the QR code. We can all scan and order individually then it shows up as one large order for the table. I think he said he can split the bill if needed & we would just need to let him know. The place itself was nice. A bit above casual with around 20 tables inside. Well light and seemed clean. I ordered the Thai red curry pasta with clams, hubby and our friend both ordered the chicken and waffles, and my cousin ordered the mushroom benedict. We all ordered a drink (hubby a flat white with the rest ordering some type of latte). Our food came pretty quickly. My pasta was delicious and had good heat (spicy kick) to it & the red curry sauce was full of deep rich flavors. I enjoyed the clams but they were a bit small so it's taste got overpowered by the sauce. I would have preferred it if they gave me fewer but larger clams. I had a taste of my hubby's fried chicken & it was really good. The batter was well seasoned & crispy but not oily and the chicken thigh was moist. The staff know what they are doing there. We were asked whether we are enjoying our food & they always made sure our water glasses were full. I highly recommend this place & am looking forward to my next visit there!