Came to Shops on Don Mills to run an errand and decided to grab late lunch. Mado replaced Aroma it…read moreseems. Cute Turkish cafe/restaurant with food and dessert as well as coffee. We ordered two pizza and a dessert and must say the pizza crust isn't my thing but the topping was yummy! It's personalize size so it's good to eat for one or to share. We actually only ate half so we could try dessert! I also got a pistachio Turkish coffee at the beginning and I must say it's definitely not the typical coffee taste. I think I discover a love for coffee! Service isn't the fastest and the ambiance is quite chill and relax. The staff serving us was super friendly and nice. I'm kind of glad I didn't read the 1/2 star rating lol because I didn't experience any of this.

Came for afternoon snack. We sat outside as it was a nice sunny day. The Turkish tea and coffee…read morewere good and the fries were nice and crispy and just out of the fryer. Service was good as there is a button to call for service and the bill.

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.

Came here because a friend invited me here. They are azerbaijian and want me to taste the food…read more Place is unique ambience. Like old russian style. Service is great, warm, friendly, and attentive. My friend (i.e. the expert) ordered the food based on their favorites. Ordered chicken sag, baklava, kachapuri, and bread with eggpplant dipping sauce, dolma. My favorite is the eggplant dipping sauce. lol Chicken sag is good, but not the type of taste that suits my tastebud. I'd love to comeback to try other food (and this time I want to be the one doing the ordering instead). lol Cheers!

We ordered through Uber Eats, and the delivery took quite a while. The food arrived mostly cold,…read morebut it still tasted great. I can only imagine how amazing it would be fresh from the kitchen. It's clearly a popular spot, so reservations are recommended.

Pretty standard brunch options, pretty good taste. - Salmon…read moreEggs Bennington: Good poach on the eggs, aptly salty salmon. Liked how there were sweet potatoes as part of the side. - Serious Shrimp Frittata: The frittata was a bit bland and light on the shrimps. - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: Thick and fluffy. Like how you can customize how many pancakes you get in your stack and the price changes accordingly. Service was efficient. Decor was lively. Place buzzed with energy on the weekend. They also serve dinner in case you're interested.

Came for lunch. The venue is lovely and bright. We started with coffees, which came right away, but…read morethen it took us forever to put in our order. I finally got up and said Can we place our order? I got the shakshuka which was a bit of a disappointment. The egg whites were not quite cooked, which is gross. The eggs and the sauce were all in a pizza dough which should have been baked a bit longer. Unfortunately the sauce was soaked up in the pizza dough. Sauce on one side, eggs on the other. Shakshuka should have the eggs baked in the sauce. Husband ordered the pastrami. Loved it. When we went to pay, took us forever to get the waiters attention. The fact that we had to keep getting the servers attention every time we needed something was a little disappointing. I'm sure we will be back to try some other menu items. Just not the shakshuka

Food 2/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 Food: Hubby & I both ordered the Mado Beef burger without cheese. It comes with fries & a salad. Originally I was going to order the Steak & Frites but found out that all their steaks are marinated in milk. Due to my allergies I couldn't have that. When the burger arrived hubby's burger was dripping with grease when he took a bite. My burger was dry but I didn't like the seasonings they put into the burger. Our fries were fine. Hubby didn't like his burger either. We didn't finish our burgers, which is unusual for us. For dessert we had the red velvet cake which was delicious. Service: We had a very friendly young lady who was our waitress. Unfortunately her service was absentminded at best. I had told her my allergy to dairy & immediately after wards she asked again: you have an allergy? I wonder if she wasn't listening to me or couldn't hear me. When we went to order dessert I asked if they had the chocolate lava cake. She said no. Then I asked if they had the red velvet cake. She said no. But hubby could see the display case behind me & saw red velvet cake there. He mentioned that to our server. She said: Where is my mind, oh yes we have red velvet cake. Both hubby & I were not impressed with the service. Ambiance: The decor is in blues, whites, and green pastel colours with medium wood tones. It looks okay. Not the prettiest place but also not a junky looking place. There is an outside entrance that leads to the parking lot. Some people came into the restaurant from that direction. Most of the people eating at the restaurant seemed to be muslim. I saw ladies in hijabs. Actually when we first came into the restaurant & were shown to a table some guys sitting nearby had their shoes off. That is a bit gross in my opionon. Overall I would say that I wouldn't come back here. I wasn't impressed with the service or the food. I can't eat any of the steaks also. We were only in Square One for a store that isn't anywhere else near us. If we go back to Square One I would try a different restaurant.

Mado is known for authentic Turkish cuisine, offering delightful options for breakfast, lunch, and…read moredinner. Their menu features a fantastic variety of dishes, including kebabs, wraps, salads, and appetizers, along with pasta, pizza, fresh pastries, and delicious desserts like baklava and their signature ice cream. We visited one afternoon and tried the wraps. It came with a small side of salad and fries. I had the Chicken Lavash wrap while my partner had the Beef Lavash. It was very good but with all honesty, you can find other places that serve delicious wraps at an affordable price. The baklava we had was okay buy I truly enjoyed the tea. This branch is spacious and beautiful and the service was fast. We will go back and try the kebabs next time at a location near us. It's at Square One so expect tons of parking spots.

Stopped in for a quick dinner and ended up being surprised at how much this place actually offers…read more Full lineup from breakfast to dinner, and then a wall of desserts waiting after. It felt like stepping into a spot where someone really wanted to showcase as much of Turkish cuisine as possible under one roof. We went with the Fajita, Ali Nazik, and Menemen with Sujuk. For drinks, I couldn't resist the Iced Turkish Coffee. The contradiction alone was too good to pass up and honestly, it worked better than I expected. Food leaned on the lighter side when it came to seasoning, but for anyone new to Turkish flavors, I think this is a solid intro. You still get a good sense of the dishes without being overwhelmed by spice or salt. Also appreciated seeing the little touches of fusion in the menu, blending Turkish flavors with more familiar Western dishes. Staff were friendly, space was clean, and the pricing felt fair for what you get. It might not be the loudest or boldest experience, but sometimes subtle does the job just right. Wouldn't mind coming back next time to explore more of the dessert options. There were so many I didn't even know where to begin.

Came here to work, on a weekday morning. It was a little cute and cozy cafe. I would say it was the…read moreperfect work environment in the day. It is a little bit of an older place, natural lighting from the windows and cute little decor inside. Plenty of table space. I ordered an iced Turkish coffee, it was just ok. Nothing phenomenal I would say about it. I thought the food was a little bit on the pricey side, unfortunately didn't order anything at the time. Service was just okay, server was serving tables and also manning front of house kind of causing a lag of people ordering at the counter. Overall, a good place to meet with friends, work from home or grab a quick bite perhaps.

Swiss Chalet always has great deals. I've been to this place several times, and this time we went,…read morethey had the rotisserie chicken, ribs, and apple pie dessert combo. The chicken was juicy, and the ribs were well-grilled. The service was great; the staff is always friendly. I really appreciate them offering a bowl of water for you to wash your hands - considerate and environmentally friendly. The place was spacious and clean. If you are looking for a decent meal with a nice ambiance at a reasonable price, this would be a perfect spot. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 5/5 OVERALL - 4.2

Food was good as usual, and Amy was great. She came by the table at just the right times.read more

Visited Sud Forno while in Toronto (132 Yonge St). The atmosphere was lively and vibrant, with a…read morenoticeable business-clientele buzz at times, and the service was consistently friendly and helpful. Tried a selection of their baked goods and savory dishes -- everything felt like true slow food: heart-warming, thoughtfully prepared, and made with excellent ingredients and real attention to detail. I also have a personal connection to this place and all of Cosimo Mammoliti's restaurants, as he's from the same small hometown in Southern Italy as my father, which makes the experience even more meaningful. Overall, a great spot for locals and absolutely worth a return visit -- I genuinely love this place. Saluti

Such an authentic, quintessential Italian experience. From the dark green sofas and chairs, to the…read morebeautiful interior with warm cozy lighting ; sud for no is molto bene. I opted for the cappuccino, and a berry croissant. The cappuccino was perfect. Rich, smooth, and not overflowing with milk like many others. You can actually TASTE the coffee! The croissant was flaky, buttery and jam packed with a berry and custard filling which was yum. This place gets super busy on weekday afternoons so try and hit it at the right time. I went on an early weekend morning (opening time) and only one other table was taken. The only downside was that there were tons of flies ( as I said, a true Italian experience) and it ruined the vibe. Ended up taking my treats to go.