Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

Love this gem. I only get the chicken n waffles. The way the "home fries" are done is tits. Always…read morea great meal when I go and I always leave happy. That's important. Great Cesar's as well. The service is good as well. Even when they get busy they still great you and try to seat you. The window seats are great for solo or a breakfast date but in the direct sunlight can get uncomfortable. High tops in the back are best spots I think.

This is a great brunch spot in the junction that oozer charm and coziness matched with an awesome,…read moreslightly southetn inspired menu. Out group tried the Biscuits and gravy, shrimp Benny and brisket Benny as well as fried green tomato, kids apple johnny cakes and grilled cheese. The portions are generous. The chicken with the biscuits and gravy were 2 pieces of brined dark meat chicken served on a biscuit and collards smothered in pork gravy. Chicken was very juicy and super crunchy, collard needed some acidity, biscuit was light but a little overdone and gravy was not as fat a decadent than in the south, lighter but still tasty, wish they poured it a little more generously. The fried green tomato was outstanding as the accompany silly aioli situation was great. Kids apple jonnycakes were a hit and loved the hot chocolate with mini marshmallows for the kiddos. Gtilled cheese was a hit - got the pull and the bread was well toasted. The home fries were a bit of a let down. Although very cool and layered, they seemed very greasy, maybe oil or flattop wasn't hot enough? Benny's were both good, shrimp cake was well cooked and crisp and brisket was flavourful and moist. Hey have no waiting area and take no reservations. Use their call ahead service and enjoy

A small stand on the side of Ossington. I have heard about this place before and wanted to give it…read morea try. I got the small carbonara and it did hit the spot. It was layered with a light crisp of cheese on the outside but creamy inside. The flavour was nice and tasted like carbonara! It's a bit pricey - $18 for a small. Portions were ok, the small is enough for a one person meal. I also got to try the BBQ chicken mac and cheese. It was a bit dry and heavy on the BBQ sauce. Not a personal favourite but it does pair nicely. There is limited seating outside. It's more of a take away spot. I don't think they sell drinks or provide water either. It took about 15 minutes to receive our order. The sever at the counter was really nice!

This is a little shack focusing on Mac & Cheese dishes. It is mostly a takeout restaurant, but…read morethere are a few chairs to sit on. We ordered the following: 1. Green Trees Mac (small $13.75). 2. Pulled Pork Mac (large $21.75). The customer service was good. The Green Trees Mac comes with broccoli and chili flakes, but we chose to not have any chili flakes for our son. It was quite delicious. The Pulled Pork Mac comes with house-smoked pulled pork and BBQ sauce. The pulled pork was juicy and delicious. There us no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-132

The brown butter pancakes.... Please order them!!!…read moreAnd that bacon.... leave it to Canada to express why pig is so popular to eat. Mind you I don't eat pork in the us. I hardly even eat meat in the US! But that bacon... I don't think I've ever tasted such a piece of meat so meaty as that bacon! Like now I understand why the pig is the king of meat! Taste that bacon and you'll understand why too! And for somebody who's not much of a meat eater, it blew my head! I was barely able to eat a half a piece. It was very rich and super meaty! Now I'm curious how are we eating this so-called bacon in the US I ate the poutine Bowl. Do know as an American it is not seasoned how we would eat it. Which might be healthier! But they have a homemade hot sauce you can add to it! Which really worked for me! But those pancakes.. sorry I just can't move from them! Well you know you're in canada... these people are friendliest as f***! I mean I just can't see there being bad service at anything in toronto! So I don't even know why they would ask! Hell the homeless people are friendly! I'm certain if I ran into a crack addict they would be just as friendly! This play stayed pack! And it's very small and quaint. Keep it that way! We will survive! I bet they stay packed in the winter time! Those pancakes would be enough to give me out of the house during cold weather! Also.... THEY PAY THEIR SERVERS A LIVING WAGE!! Impressive!

Really nice local restaurant…read more The waiters are super kind and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the cinnamon bun pancakes. They come out super fresh and delicious.

I visited July 25th 2026 with my sister and mother and ordered two of their sandwiches to go. We…read moregot the Nonna and the Mia on their foccacia which were delicious! The interior was very pretty and the service was great! Will definitely try coming by later this week to try their other sandwiches.

Service was fantastic, cute place. Food was really good. Got a bacon egg and cheese sandwhich and…read moretruffle fries. The others got breakfast items too, which were all good.

Came here for a quick dinner after work. We ordered at the kiosk and the food was ready in about 15…read moreminutes. They were pretty busy especially with takeout orders but there was plenty of seating inside. I got the double cheeseburger, fries and a drink. The burger was a good size and really tasty, and the fries were great as well. A solid spot for a quick meal!

Hidden gem. Odd name - they basically sell burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries. Other than the…read morename, recommend. Love the larger ketchup packets and the fries were excellent. Good burger too. Inside is just stools at counters and they have three tables outside which can fit 2-3 people each.

Second time we have been for brunch. Love both the "always" and brunch menus as I was stifled by…read moreso many options. Terrific Benedict's...the home fry potatoes are amazing...with a great ketchup bbq sauce. The cauliflower soup is wow. Great service and great booth table.

I went here for brunch with my friend after seeing such appetizing photos of their chicken and…read morewaffles. We arrived, and were immediately seated by our server. Service here is amazing, she was so attentive and friendly. Inside had good seating with homey decor. The food overall, however, was just okay. Maybe it was not my cup of tea, but I felt overall it was lacking some flavor or texture. Regardless, I had a great time due to the service and glad I tried!

Came here because of the restaurant's 3rd anniversary 50% off celebration, and it turned out to be…read morea pleasant surprise. The restaurant is in Kensington Market, just a short walk from the TTC. Lasagna This is pretty much what I expect from a good lasagna. The top had a nice golden crust while the pasta layers underneath still had great texture. The meat sauce was packed with well-browned ground beef, giving it a rich, hearty flavor, and the melted mozzarella tied everything together beautifully. The tomato sauce was a little more acidic than my personal preference, but overall it's a well-executed lasagna with solid fundamentals. Tiramisu You can usually trust an Italian restaurant to make a good tiramisu, and this one definitely delivered. The first bite was full of coffee and liqueur aromas. The mascarpone was rich without feeling heavy, and the ladyfingers were fully soaked while still keeping just a little structure. What impressed me most was the balance between the mascarpone and the ladyfingers--they melted together into one smooth, moist bite instead of feeling like separate layers. At $9, it's the kind of dessert I'd happily stop by and pick up even without having a full meal. Even though the weather wasn't great today, this tiramisu definitely brightened my day. Happy 3rd anniversary! Wishing the restaurant many more successful years ahead, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Walked in for happy hour and stayed for many more drinks and also dinner! Excellent ambiance,…read moreservice and food AND drinks were great!! They are also open 24 hours including the kitchen which will make this a great go to place after a night out! Highly recommended!

It was our first night in Toronto and we wanted to find a place for dinner that didnt require a…read morereservation. This place was a few blocks away and maybe because it was 9pm on a rainy Sunday, we had no problem getting a seat right away. I ordered their SPICY MARGARITA. It was spicy and so good! For dinner I picked the prawn rice bowl. That, too, was spicy but it was really tasty. It contained 6 prawns covered in some sauce that contained a lot of flavor. I would have licked the bowl. We were hungry so the 23 min wait for our food felt long. But ultimately it was worth it. The two ladies helping us were very nice and even with one mis-communication, served us well. .

I've visited quite a few times in the past few years as a financial district staple with great…read morehappy hour specials and lovely atmosphere. It's also been a reliable spot to be able to book tables for large groups. However, they have poor problem resolution if there are any issues that arise. Their food is all pretty good and drinks are fairly priced. Their staff are what I would call elusive and very no frills--beyond your first order, they're a bit hard to flag down to order additional items, settle bills, or otherwise. We had an incident where my friend ordered an alcohol-free beer, but when received, they had a sip and suspected it had alcohol in it because it tasted like the regular alcoholic version. We asked the staff to confirm if the drink they poured was actually alcoholic beer on tap, or if it was an emptied can of the alcohol-free beer. The staff came back and apologized, saying it was the alcoholic beer and poured from the tap but the order placed was indeed the alcohol-free beer. My friend then requested to have the can for the alcohol-free beer instead of poured in a glass to be safe, because she was pregnant. The staff then realized the gravity of the issue and went to get the can, saying we can keep the other glass. A few minutes later, someone who I presume to be a manager came over to say she had clarified the situation again and that it was actually NOT the alcoholic beer--which at this point we weren't inclined to trust. The manager did not apologize, but instead said that a bit of alcohol is okay when you're pregnant... We didn't say anything or raise a fuss, just smiled awkwardly. We left not too long after, and we were charged for the mistaken beer as well. This experience put a bit of damper on going to this place, as it was a frequent spot we visited for decent happy hour specials. However it's evident that staff do not know how to handle special circumstances, nor do they seem to have high EQ. If you are a person with no dietary needs, no wheelchair or crutches (because it's cramped as hell and the washrooms are located on the 2nd floor), not pregnant, and no allergies, then this place is probably fine. But if you have any of the above, then you should skip it in case of incident.

Located at Church and Yonge inside the Upper East Food Club complex…read more Came in after a community event and was nippish. K-Jimi is up front and centre with their offerings we'll displayed. I saw the Pinapple Bun (BLB) with butter and was instantly sold! The servers were very courteous efficient. I asked if they had any coffee available and was informed that will be coming in next week. There is a common sitting area for the offerings inside. Was quite cozy and does have a washroom in the back. Will definitely be back next week to try out all their other offerings and the coffee spread

Tanghulu!!! Korean sugar coated fruit. This is different from the one we tried in Hong Kong, and…read moreit's on a whole different level. Absolutely delicious! If you have a sweet tooth and love fruit, this is a must-try. I enjoyed it so much--it's a delightful mix of sweetness, fruitiness, and juiciness. Thanks to a Korean friend who introduced me, I was initially worried about the sugar coating being too sweet, but it turned out to be perfectly balanced. The addition of fruit and juice made it even better, especially the tangerine flavor, which stole the show for me. Juicy and fantastic! Also, kudos for the thoughtful packaging with a paper layer and a pocket below, preventing any mess. After trying Tanghulu, I found this place to be trustworthy, so I explored their tiramisu and the visually stunning mango & peach mousse cake. Both were delicious, elegantly presented, and the portion sizes were just right Tanghulu!!! 韓式冰糖葫蘆 但想講同係香港年宵行維園個種 完全係兩個級數！！呢款係超好食！！ 如果中意甜食又中意水果既話會好鐘意食 起碼我食得好開心 係個韓國人帶我黎食既 見到外面個層糖本身擔心會勁死甜 然後成舊野會甜到想死 但最後完全唔係！！好夾之餘 仲要水果仲要仲有果汁 癲 最好食係柑！！不嬲都中意莓既我 覺得柑係今次係大獲全勝！ 因為咬落去超juicy 好正 btw連包裝都好細心 會有層紙包住之餘 仲有個兜仔喺下面 唔會搞到周圍都係或者隻手黐笠笠 值得一讚 自從食完呢間既Tanghulu 覺得呢間野好信得過 然後再試左tiramisu 同埋好有造型既mango & peach mousse cake 兩樣都好食 細細件好精緻 一人前份量係超好 但最正都係Tanghulu同埋好少地方有