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    Lox + Schmear

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    LOX + SCHMEAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The OG Bagel and Lev's Bagel
    Chance K.

    This has to be one of the best bagel sandwiches I've ever had!! You can tell they put a lot of love into their fish and it's perfectly paired with a great bagel, cream cheese, and garnishes. Friendly and fast service was much appreciated. Very happy to support this cute queer-owned cafe and will definitely return.

    Janny L.

    Lox and Schmear is a small-batch fish smokehouse. Their lox (smoked salmon) is hand-sliced, never frozen, and smoked in-house. I recently came to this neighbourhood gem and tried their veggie bagel, and was surprised by the size. The quality was good, and the veggies were fresh. The menu offers several sandwich options and specials that are served on Montreal-style bagels (sourced from St. Urbain bagels), and gluten-free bagels are available. There is also merchandise you can buy. No wait on a weekend morning. Seating options inside and outside. Service was quick. Washroom inside. Only open Friday to Sunday. Catering available.

    Lev's Bagel
    Maddy M.

    Been wanting to try this spot for a while and saw a bagel posted on their Instagram story that I NEEDED TO HAVE! Messaged them immediately and asked which sandwich it was and made plans to go and grab it. Went early in the morning right as they opened (I am traumatized by Toronto restaurants and always try to go as close to opening as possible). Store is located by St Clair and Bathurst, the store itself is pretty spacious and friendly to the eye. Onto the bagel.... it had salmon lox, a bunch of other amazing toppings and CHIPS!! I love a crunch component in my meals so this was the perfect bagel to order. Surprisingly it wasn't too messy to eat either it somehow all stayed together. All the flavours went super well together and it was a pretty generous offering of salmon lox which i enjoyed. Would DEFINITELY come back in a heartbeat for this bagel sandwich, and you should def try it too!!

    Lev's Bagel
    ML L.

    Lox and Schmear is to smoked fish what the Dalai Lama is to happiness...only better. If only the Dalai Lama had thought to layer dill pickle chips in his bagel sandwiches. Lev's Bagel is a masterpiece in taste and composition - buttery lox, pickled onions, exactly the right ratio of cream cheese, salty capers. And, of course, the dill pickle chips. Friendly service and a great local vibe. Support small business.

    6 sesame bagels, $5.25
    Antonia Marie C.

    OMG.... Just OMG!!! WOW. Lez and her staff are awesome. It's quite a large space, with 7 very large tables and 2 cafe tables in front, and very comfortable! I had the Fancy Fancy Crunchy on a toasted sesame bagel. OMG!! So absolutely fantastic! Just spectacular! And definitely get the "crunchy", they add dill pickle chips! Now they don't use tomatoes in the winter, because they taste like cardboard! But you don't miss them at all! And they have smoked salmon prepacks to take home too. The smoked salmon is to die for. It's done in house. That's the big difference. I dislike commercial smoked salmon; I find all you taste is a ton of smoke and nothing else. Not here! The smoked salmon is so fantastic! The sandwiches are not cheap. But, as the saying goes, you (definitely) get what you pay for at Lox & Schmear!!! Parking is a nightmare, so go during the week if you can. And remember that Tuesday they're closed!

    The OG
    Joseph S.

    There's a special kind of taste you expect with a bagel. You want the bread to be fresh and good, the cream cheese to ooze out from the sides and the lox to be smokey and delicious. That's what Lox + Schmear is. Taking a bite out of a bagel loaded with lox, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onions, and dill was taking a bite out of heaven. Before I knew it, the bagel was gone, and I debated with myself if I should get another. It benefits greatly that the bagels are from St. Urbain, one of the premier bagel stops in the St. Lawrence Market, so you know the bagel is top quality. With a menu that's quite simple, it goes to show that they focus on a select few things that they do well. And, clearly, they do it very very well.

    "The easy" menu option.

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    SUPER YUMMY LOX BAGELS really nice staff highly recommended. I ordered the fancy fancy and the ingredients were really fresh and delicious

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    Review Highlights - Lox + Schmear

    Lev makes the best smoked salmon I've had in Toronto, and some of the best I've had anywhere.

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    Siempre Restaurant - Strawberry Nutella pancakes

    Siempre Restaurant

    4.1(157 reviews)
    5.4 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$

    I had an amazing experience at Siempre Restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm, modern, and inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and well taken of throughout the entire meal. The food was absolutely delicious fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and the drinks were equally impressive. One of the best parts is the view you can actually see the CN Tower right from the restaurant, which makes the experience even more special and uniquely Toronto. It added such a beautiful touch to the evening. Overall, Siempre Restaurant exceeded my expectations. If you're in Canada and looking for incredible food, great service, and a stunning view, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend!

    Let me start of by saying Pierina was the best!!! Our Lyft…read moredriver made the mistake of dropping us off at the new location (that isnt opened just yet)... so I called and was hoping it wasn't a mistake. Pierina guided us via phone and even came outside of the restaurant and waved as we approached. That was awesome Customer service as well as kindness. Ambiance was chill inside. Especially liked the artwork and table with their name on it. I had the Nutella latte, Nutella and strawberry waffle, and a side of sausage. Didn't like the sausage at all (tasted a bit gamey) but that's probably because ein the states there are nitrates, etc that make it taste better. No biggie! She switched it out for bacon, and that was fine and appreciated. My sister had the breakfast tacos that looked delicious and she really enjoyed. All in all this was a great pick and I would return when im Canada ever again and I'm in the area. Keep up the great work, Pierina. Her welcoming attitude attentiveness and knowledge of the menu was stellar and warrants recognition. Thank you!!!

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    French Made

    French Made

    4.2(74 reviews)
    5.3 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    Good coffee, sweet pastries. The raspberry croissant is the…read morething to get at FM. If you love sugar, carbs and want to indulge an industrial strength sweet tooth FM has got you covered.

    An adorable French cafe offering everything from your typical latte to extravagant pastries. It…read moresits back from the sidewalk a little bit, but you can't miss the vibrant cobalt blue exterior. This cafe is small and while I was there it was definitely a tight squeeze. Where you order and where you pick up your drink isn't designed to allow for a good flow for customers, aside from that, I have no complaints. I ordered a latte and grabbed two goodies for the road, a raspberry croissant and a ginger molasses cookie. The staff working were welcoming and friendly and my items were ready rather quickly. Once I got back to my hotel, I settled in to enjoy and get some work done. My latte was smooth and creamy and just what I needed to get my day started. My raspberry croissant was beautiful and packed full of flavor. The filling wasn't too sweet and there was just the right amount inside. I saved my cookie for a snack while I traveled home later that day. I love how it had chunks of sugared ginger on top. The cookie had the perfect amount ​of chew to it and the ginger on top added an extra burst of ginger. It was lovely. I'm so glad I found this cafe on Yelp and I highly suggest you pay them a visit. I'm still dreaming of all the pastries I didn't get to try.

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    OEB Breakfast - Toronto Street - Buttermilk pancake stack, roasted cinnamon apples, chantilly cream, Quebec maple syrup.

    OEB Breakfast - Toronto Street

    4.4(114 reviews)
    5.9 kmDowntown Core
    $$

    Rough morning, zero sleep, no breakfast, running late -- I needed comfort food and fast…read more(technically it was lunch, but who's counting?). A quick Yelp check pointed me to this spot a brisk eight-minute walk from Queen Station on Yonge, and I'm so glad I made the detour instead of heading to one of my usual haunts. I was seated immediately. The place has lots of seating -- high tops, tables and booths -- and a cool, eclectic vibe: comfy chairs, interesting wall photos, eggshell light fixtures and cheerful yolk‑yellow and orange tones. Big glass windows make it a fun people‑watching spot, and the open kitchen lets you see the cooks hustling away. I ordered the classic breakfast (just over $18): two scrambled eggs -- soft and perfect -- plus herb potatoes fried in beef tallow (I swapped those for lightly dressed artisan greens). You choose your protein -- bacon, Canadian bacon, rosemary ham, chicken, or pork bangers -- and I went with the hardwood‑smoked bacon: three perfectly cooked slices. Coffee was ethically sourced, and my mochaccino hit the sweet spot -- not too sugary. All in all 10 out of 10. I plan to try their gluten free waffle next time. Extras worth noting: they offer booze, smoothies, juices, and a $4.75 "coffee bump" (1 oz of Irish cream, Kahlúa, whiskey, bourbon, brandy, or Grand Marnier). Eggs are free‑run. Service was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable -- got me in and out without feeling rushed, back at my desk before 1 pm. I'll definitely be back -- next time with friends so I have an excuse to order everything on the menu. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a well‑made, comforting breakfast-anytime (and possibly a legal excuse for a midday coffee bump).

    Really enjoyed our experience at OEB for brunch today! At first I was super stressed by the fact…read morethat there are no weekend reservations. I was constantly checking wait times on both yelp and google, as well as going back and forth between this place and another that did offer reservations. However, the yelp waitlist system worked in our favour and our table was ready upon arrival! Food is very tasty and beautifully plated. Tons of options, almost overwhelming! But something for everyone. The service wasn't exactly with a smile-- I get it, you're busy, it's a lot. No one came to check on us and see how the food was, but luckily we didn't really need anything (except pepper, but we moved on haha).

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    OEB Breakfast - Toronto Street - Smoked chicken, arugula, hardwood smoked bacon, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, artisan ciabatta

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    Evviva Breakfast & Lunch - French toast

    Evviva Breakfast & Lunch

    3.8(495 reviews)
    6.1 km
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    I concur with Weiqi's 4-star review of this tourist spot right near all Toronto's big attractions…read more For tourists, this is as good as it gets! Food was top notch. No complaints at all. If you crave diner food from back in your home town, this would be recommended by me in the area. Atmosphere and service a commensurate for a higher end place that you would expect from a large city restaurant with bold and bright interior including views onto some interesting walkways and roads as well as great service from friendly staff. They look ready to handle large volumes so don't be put off if they are busy with crowds in this area, they got you!

    While the wait staff was friendly and helpful and the place itself was super cute, the vegan…read morebreakfast I got left a lot to be desired. I got the traditional Benedict and was excited about the vegan sunny side up eggs. The photo on the menu was clearly of a non-vegan version bc as soon as I got my dish I knew it wasn't going to be good. Not only was there very little hollandaise, but it had no flavor at all. Neither did the eggs. It's like they figured out how to get the look and texture but gave up there. I couldn't eat them. And the bacon was also awful. It smelled like a bag of dog treats. I've had phenomenal vegan bacon at many places but whatever this was, was not good at all. Overall, it was very expensive and very disappointing.

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    L’Avenue

    L’Avenue

    3.9(49 reviews)
    5.2 km

    Came here for brunch with my cousin yesterday waited 30 minutes, roughly in line and I was so very…read morethankful I got there when I did because the lineup just kept growing and growing as the time went on. All the staff in this facility were super nice and engaging our waiter Emre was fantastic. He definitely ensure our experience was top-notch from wobbly tables to changing cutlery. He definitely went above and beyond. As for the food I ordered Bobby does Dallas something and it was so much food, but it was incredible. You get to select the type of bread that you're gonna consume it with, ribeye thin strips were not overcooked - it was actually perfect and everything tasted so fresh honestly, I would definitely come back to get this dish again. Cousin had the salmon Benedict and she thoroughly enjoyed it. We also ordered pancakes, the lemon blueberry, one specifically. To me these pancakes if you were gonna take them with just base were very flat meaning no flavour the toppings the lemon blueberry compote sweet just wasn't for me to be honest. Overall good experience, long wait and probably come during the week rather than a weekend so I can make reservations.

    The food here is incredible! I had the lemon blueberry pancakes and wasn't disappointed at all!…read moreAlso, very big portions so you could definitely spot a meal with someone or have leftovers for later. In terms of accessibility it's a bit of a nightmare. The tables are really close to each other making it hard for me a a cane user to walk around. On the upside no stairs to get into the building or to use the washroom. It was rainy when I came here for brunch but the atmosphere inside was fun and vibrant! Definitely check it out for Brunch if you're going to the Well!

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    Kost - Avocado Toast

    Kost

    3.6(343 reviews)
    5.3 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$$

    Was happy to see Kost was open for new year's day. It was our first time in Toronto and wanted a…read morerooftop view, so we had a light dinner and was delighted by the entire experience. Beautiful hotel restaurant ambiance, and great service as well. Great spice to the rigatoni and the chicken was tender and well seasoned. If we are ever back in the warmer seasons, I would love stop by to see the outdoor views!

    5/5 -- Perfect Rooftop Vibes with City Views! We came to…read moreKŌST for a date night, and it absolutely delivered. The view of the CN Tower and the Blue Jays' dome from the 44th floor is unreal -- especially if you're lucky enough to sit outside. We had the best weather, city lights, and a breeze to go with it. Super romantic. What We Ordered Corn Bread - $10Ricotta Agnolotti - $32Baby Potatoes - $16 Two other mains not on the current menu (forgot the names, but both were amazing!) Drinks Sour Affair (Tanqueray Gin, lemon, lemon balm) - $24Mango Tango (Vodka, clamato, mango purée, lime, Tabasco) - $22 Drinks were smooth and flavorful -- not the strongest pours, but creative and well-balanced. Atmosphere:Great music, stylish crowd, and the vibe is perfect for celebrations, anniversaries, birthdays, promotions, or date nights. Definitely pre-book if you can -- otherwise, expect to wait up to an hour for a table. ‍ Service:A bit slow (even with a reservation on a Wednesday), but the food came out fresh and everything tasted on point. Price:We spent $210 for two people. On the pricier side, yes -- but the whole experience makes it feel worth it. Just be mindful: it adds up fast. Would I go back?Absolutely. This place nails it for special nights with a view.

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