Planned a shopping and brunch day for a friend's birthday. She decided on Mocha Mocha a place she visits often when in the area. Mocha Mocha is a neighbourhood restaurant run by two lovely owners. The food is simple, yet delicious. The simplicity of the flavours and dishes is what makes this place. It's uncomplicated and just plain delicious. I ordered the sweet potato soup which came with a side of toast. I also ordered a traditional BTL on sour dough. The soup just hit the spot especially on a cold, windy day. It was warm, nicely flavoured and went well with the BTL. Simple, yet delicious. My friend ordered the spinach and feta omelette with side of toast and we both order a latte. Service is quick and friendly. The owner served us at cash. Everyone working in the restaurant was friendly. It was a wonderful brunch with my friend catching up and enjoying a meal before hitting the danforth for a fun afternoon of shopping! I will definitely return! read more

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The food is amazing here. Service is not quick but it doesn't stop me from buying my usual Vegetable mozzarella crepe. I've talked to other diners and they all seem to have a usual meal that they come for and are never disappointed. The ambiance is adequate only because the seats are a little close together but this place has been around more than 25 years and they definitely have regulars. read more

Mocha Mocha - Vegetable Mozzarella - 17.75 Eggplant, mushrooms, green onions, peppers, zucchini, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited the newer location at 64 Kingston Rd. in the Beach. Finally tried this place after reading some great reviews online. So glad I did. The Niçoise salad was delicious. The ingredients were super fresh, colourful and flavourful. The salad comes with vinaigrette but to be honest, didn't need to add. Also tried the shortbread caramel filled cookie and brownie which was just okay. Didn't seem as fresh as I would have hoped. The salad was in the $15 price range plus tax and tip but you definitely get what you pay for. Worth it in my opinion. I will be a regular here for sure! read more

Mocha Mocha - Nicoise Salad (tuna salad) - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I don't know how long mocha mocha has been around, but we've been going there for over 20 years, and it has reliably delivered a constant and consistent menu of salads, breakfasts, burritos, and surprise dishes from around the world - like my personal favourite, the East African Chicken Stew; served with a tomato rice, and side salad with their famous house dressing. I fantasize about this dressing. Their salads are all incredible, and worth the coin: my personal favourite, a super unique item, the brown rice salad. It may sound peculiar but it's so hearty, and tasty and satisfying. Also on frequent rotation is the Bean Burrito. read more

So during the pandemic we've decided to support our local restaurants (cause damn, we're losing some great ones in the area) and we ALWAYS end up here at least once a week for the Niçoise salad. It's just so so good. Ask for avocado to top it off. And when you're picking it up, grab a bottle of their amazing salad dressing. Love this place! read more

Well here i am again and the tables are dirty,covered with food particles from previous customers obviously the owner doesnt think this is a problem. Filthy dirty tables it only takes a minute to wipe them down....jeeesh read more

Come here for a fresh, full, and healthy meal. There seems to be a little Mexican, Jamaican, Japanese fusion in their dishes, and I like it. Todays special was a vegetarian lasagna, and a chicken stew. I enjoyed it on the outdoor seating with a couple of beers. I usually come for the breakfast items which are also very fresh and good. read more

Mocha Mocha - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The gazpacho was amazing. Freshly made with just the right amount of spice. The chicken enchiladas were delicious with the jalapeños placed so it was your option to have them. The vegetable lasagna was quite nice. The salads were well put together with a lovely balsamic vinaigrette and a nice mix of vegetables. The portions are very generous and the service is pleasant and prompt. Atmosphere is simple and relaxed. The air conditioning was a little light but then again it was 28° outside plus humidex. Parking is the only thing that is a downside but you expect that in this are of the Danforth. read more

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To make it brief, like others said... their "ordering system" is a little different compared to most places. At least for me - it felt pretty new. You had to go up to the counter to order, and they would give you a receipt to hold on to (you'll hand this back to them when you pay for your order AFTER you eat), and they'll tell you to take a seat and bring the food to you. So okay. A little confusing... my friends and I needed some direction, but it was easy to get used to after a while. Oh, and a warning to anyone who decides to bring food from outside into the restaurant: the ladies behind the counter can get a little picky about that. A friend wasn't allowed to eat the food she brought in even though the rest of us were ordering and were paying customers. So while we all chowed down on the food, the lady behind the counter was eyeing down my friend to make sure she wasn't drinking her pop. I felt the reaction was kind of excessive to be honest... but the food was really good and made up for it. I ordered the veggie lasagna (came with toast and a salad) for $13 and I felt pretty full despite having only half the portion (shared the rest with my friend). They're pretty generous with their servings. Another friend of mine ordered orange pekoe tea and it came in a small tea pot with a cup, a spoon, and a cute creamer jug. We filled two and a half cups - which was pretty good considering she only paid around $3 for the tea. A+ to the presentation. Anyways, I'd say the price is pretty fair, ranging from $4-14 ish, on most foods items (not drinks). I guess you get what you pay for (so healthy!). It's definitely better on your wallet when you can share with a friend though. DESPITE the strange first encounter, glaring ladies, and some misunderstandings... You can tell they tried their best with service (they must have felt a little impatient with us). After knowing what to do now, I think I'll be going back. :p read more

Mocha Mocha - Vegetarian Lasagna with salad and organic toast. - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The omelet was good. I asked where the washroom was and was directed there- it's by the kitchen. A staff person watched me as I left, as though I was going to steal something. So tired of micro-aggressions in Canada. No omelet is worth dehumanizing practices. I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

This place is a little gem in the city. I absolutely adore this place. I usually order the chicken enchiladas which comes with a side of salad. The portions are huge and I am typically left with leftovers. The salad is fresh and the chicken enchilada is flavourful. I highly recommend this place if you are within the area. read more

I give two stars for good food and consistency. It does bother me that from time to time they do get a warning from the health department. One should really pay attention to those little green signs in the window; mandatory and provided by the city of Toronto warnings of health issues. It can be slow for service, but the wait is usually satisfying and worth it. I've been a regular here since a date brought me here more then 15 years ago. He is long gone, but Mocha Mocha is still here. I have several favorite dishes including the vegetarian lasagna, tuna cake, and the vegetarian club. This is not strictly a vegetarian place, but has a good selection on both sides. You would once see me here at least once a week. Now because of the constant warnings for minor infractions from the health department, I limit my going. I'm surprised to see they have had several infractions on the city department website. Update: Been again recently and noticed the health warning posted again in the window. What are you people doing here? Your health warnings are a risk of making people sick, you got good food, clean up your act please. March 2014: After 15+years of consistently good food they are finally starting to slip. The last two times if it had been my first time I wouldn't go back. The lasagna tasted like it was microwaved in a plastic dish and you could taste the plastic in the food. Not good. If I go a third time and it is bad food and bad service, I won't go back and they will have lost a loyal customer of 15 years. April 2014: I've taken away another star because they are no longer consistent. Is it just me or is this place going down hill fast. May 2014: Again, this place seems to be going down hill fast.. I wanted to order the lasagna but the last time it tasted so bad I couldn't finish it. They had one piece left over and it looked bad. Should not have been offering it. They use to have a very high standard here. Am I the only one noticing the decline... I keep coming back because it was once so good. read more

I really want to like Mocha Mocha - but this is the second time I've left extremely underwhelmed. Last time I visited I had one simple request - syrup for my crepes. But alas they had no syrup at all!? They actually looked at me like I was some sort of scaly leper for wanting such a crazy thing such as syrup! So this time I decided to circumvent the syrup fiasco and just go for scrambled eggs and bacon. Now, after my excellent experience at Motorama I guess my expectations were higher for Mocha Mocha - and all they did was disappoint. They said they were out of green tea. WHO GOES OUT OF GREEN TEA? Seriously. Its not like they have to ship it in from China - I know they're giving me Lipton. What? No one make a run to Loblaws on the weekend? And then I made the mistake of wanting ketchup for my eggs. I asked for it, but the girl left and never came back...so I had to make my way to the counter (with my kid strapped to the front in the carrier) to get my tiny serving of ketchup. And by the time I actually got to eat...pretty much everything was cold. So sufficed to say this place is also not kid friendly. I'm glad that my friend and I had our son's in carriers because god forbid we take strollers in there! Also for some reason this old lady in leopard rain boots kept giving us the "huff face" whenever our kids started to fuss. I think we were really ruining her snobby goat cheese salad experience. So yea, the salad's looked pretty good, but the breakfasts for $8 wasn't worth it in my opinion. I don't think after two meh experiences I'll be coming back. read more

Really huge portions, great flavours and good value. It's a self service restaurant so if you sit on the patio you have to order at the counter and then sit down. Really enjoyable food. read more

Mocha Mocha - Chicken enchiladas - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Mocha Mocha is a great choice on the Danforth for any meal of the day. My prefereance is to eat there around brunch/lunch time, but it does get very busy. Tables are situated close together, so don't choose this place if you're going on a first date (unless you want to hear everyone else's conversation and babies crying) or if you're looking for a nice quiet meal. If it's really busy, I usually grab a seat and then my hubby goes up to the counter to order for us. It's caf styles--order at the counter, then they bring you the food. You pay at the dessert end of the counter after you've finished your meal. If you want water, you help yourself to the keg of water located on the counter near the entrance hallway. The glasses are there too. My favourite is the tuna potato cake (comes with a salad) and my Mom absolutely loves the warm brown rice salad (she will drive down from Pickering for this!) Everytime I have eaten here, the food is always fresh and delicious. Nothing too fancy, but just good quality meals that you can rely on everytime you visit. read more

VIBE Mocha Mocha is one of my regular Danforth spots. Unpretentious and always packed with regulars (mainly girlfriends or families) it's great for lunch or an afternoon. If I'm having a bad day, their meals always cheer me up. It reminds me of a little Parisian cafe. It's small so a bit tightly packed and if there are strollers, it's another challenge to navigate. But if you're near the window and on the patio the view can't be beat! Love it! A word about ordering: go up to the counter; order. Keep your tiny receipt (or chaos ensues). Then the staff will bring the meal to your table. You can get water from the gatorade jug on the side counter. Service isn't the greatest but it's not awful. More meh. I EAT/ATE Everything here is made fresh on the premises and you can taste it. I love their chicken enchilada which comes with rice and a heaping portion of salad. Their warm potato salad with feta is one of my cravings (just ask for extra olives...they always skimp on them. Four olives is pushing it for them) and their cookies are quite delish too. Of course, the food here is kind of fusion leaning on French/African so the crepes are quite delish. Their brunch isn't anything special but if you're looking for a cute place on a Sunday, it's nice for a catch up (beware waits). Food is king here for healthy/hearty. Good value. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Yummy Mommies and fans of chick lit will love it here. It's adult cafeteria basically. Great food. Me Likey. read more

Mocha Mocha is my #1 go-to neighborhood lunch and brunch place. The food is extremely fresh, unique and very tasty. The menu is varied enough to have something for everyone and the vibe is comfortable and casual. Prices are very reasonable, especially given the freshness of the ingredients. My general beefs with the place are the over-cluttered dining room- too many tables to maneuver the place when it's full and the less-than-efficient service. It's cafeteria-style ordering protocol is fine when the place isn't busy but when it's packed, you are likely to get long waits, incorrect order delivery and confused wait-staff. My fave orders are the Spicy Hummus Pita, Quesadillas, Avocado BLT and Brown Rice Salad. Also yummy- the carrot muffins and macaroons. It's conveniently located in the heart of the Danforth just East of the Chester TTC station and is very kid-friendly. read more

It's not quite a cafe and not quite a diner - whatever it is, it's wonder. I wish I could say I've tried a lot of the food here, but I haven't. Every time I go I think about ordering something different than my "usual" but it's just so good that I can't not get it. So what is this "usual" dish, you ask! The veggie club. So why is this veggie club so good? It's a veggie sandwich, grilled cheese hybrid with avocado, eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella, it's fantastic. It also comes with a side salad that's pretty good too. There are very few dishes I find myself craving but for some reason this sandwich is one of them. I would have to say it's probably one of my favourite go-to sandwiches in the city. Maybe one of these days I'll try something else but probably not. read more

Before visiting, I heard quite a few positive reviews about this place, so I figured it would be stellar. It wasn't. The first thing that ticked me off about this place is the ordering process. You approach the counter and place your order. Not a problem, lots of places operate that way. What bothered me was having to stand there for several minutes - while some servers buzzed around the half-empty restaurant and two stood in the kitchen area yapping - before someone finally took my order. None of the employees seemed to be happy to be there that day. The food came out quickly (it's brought to the table), but I wasn't happy with what I ordered - a BLT avocado. The toast was rock hard and messed up the top of my mouth, and it falls behind many other restaurant BLTs I've eaten in the past. Hold onto the receipt the server gives you because you'll need it when you go back up to the counter to pay. read more

Okay GTA people. We've found our new favourite restaurant. Mocha Mocha on the Danforth. Heirloom lettuce, fresh tomatoes and crispy multigrain bread. Their fruit bowl is pineapple, blueberries, honeydew melon, strawberries, and bananas. Their bacon is not those microwaved salt sticks, but real bacon, made to order. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed and not watered down. Not a fan of the eggs; I saw an omelette that had some tan parts. The staff is wonderful: clean, great social skills, more than accommodating! They are helpful without being intrusive. They are at Danforth and Logan but a limited menu is available through UberEats read more

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Cafeteria meets salad bar, it's a nice little restaurant located in Greektown. I was told the chicken quesadillas are a favourite. They were indeed delicious and surprisingly filling. A good portion, usually I expect to be starving after quesadillas. The fresh salad with giant avocado chunks was tasty. And, you can get your own free water from the cooler. Excellent. The sandwiches were okay from what I saw... I'm glad I ordered what I did. I might eat here again if I happen to be in Greektown and I want quesadillas...you know instead of souvlaki...well, I guess you can find everything on the Danforth... So, if I don't want souvlaki, sushi, or pub fare...I might end up here... but I can see why it's a local favourite if you want a nice healthy meal. read more

when you walk into this place, you immediately feel the love for food, for people and for honest value. It's awesome. If you are looking for reasonably healthy fair on this stretch of the danforth, you can't beat this place. I like the casual cafeteria like arrangement and the fact that I can always help myself to a newspaper, water, etc. In the winter, it's a great place to stop for a bowl of coffee or hot chocolate. read more

Mocha Mocha is always packed and it's definitely a popular spot on the Danforth...but I'm just not a fan. I've been twice--once for brunch and once for lunch and I really wasn't that impressed. For such a small place the menu looks huge, but there's really not much variety; pretty much everything savory comes with cheese and avocado. It's healthy in the sense that it's not deep-fried and everything is fresh but i don't think you'd really find anything low-fat / low-cal. The coffee wasn't anything special either. BUT that's not to say it's all bad. Despite the fact it was packed both times I went there the service was still good-- they were quick to bring our meals, they got our orders right and they were friendly. The cafeteria-style makes for a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. And the food was alright...just not exactly what I wanted. I wouldn't plan to go there again, but if I was going out with people who really wanted to eat there I wouldn't make a fuss. read more

Nice shop.... just was a tad disappointed in paying $15 (with tip) for a boring just Tuna sandwich, pathetic salad & a side of toast & jam! So many other ways of making a tuna sandwich special if u r going to charge $13.00. Not even lettuce or anything on that tuna. lVERY DISAPPOINTING. read more

This place is awful. I order a vegetarian lasagna only for it to taste soggy, cold and indigestible. I asked if they could warm my food up and I ended up getting a dirty takeout box practically thrown at me and then told that they were busy and I can just take it home. Then I was met with glares until I paid and left. read more

The food here is always fresh, great presentation and delicious! It's more of a cosy space. Nice space to sit with a friend and catch up.

I have three words for you: tuna potato cake. Believe me, it's a lot more appetizing than it sounds. Mocha Mocha offers this dish up on Tuesdays and Fridays only, and I was fortunate enough to have my first dinner here on a Tuesday. I was a little overwhelmed by the menu, and I saw someone in front of me at the counter order the tuna potato cake, so I thought, "Why not?" and I haven't looked back since. Imagine a really thick, cake-like latke that's just the right amount of spicy with chunks of vegetables and a hint of tuna mixed in. The tuna perfectly compliments the middle eastern flavour of the spices. The cake is served with a side salad - the cake is so large, though, that I ate half with dinner and wrapped up the other half to bring home. Mocha Mocha also serves soups, sandwiches, pasta, breakfast food, pastries and a variety of the other dishes. Almost all the main dishes are served with a generous portion of garden salad on the side. It's a breath of fresh air between all the greasy fries options in the city, if you're like me (a.k.a. lazy when it comes to cooking and fairly reliant on eating out). I don't think they even have french fries on the menu, and I love that. I can also vouch for their delicious beef empanadas, though I once ordered a banana smoothie that was fairly lackluster. Mocha Mocha is quickly becoming a favourite Danforth haunt of mine for their fresh, flavourful menu and laid-back, cafeteria-style dining room. read more

Sooo I'm a regular here. The food is consistently amazing- especially the vegetarian club, and brown rice salad. Their salad dressing is the shizz (and you can even buy it bottled!!). So is their yummy tomato sauce. Mocha Mocha, please expand your cafe. There are always crowds. I've seen many customers come in, and then decide to leave- just because of the sheer volume of people. Maybe open a second location? ahem.. in Leslieville...I know it would make a lot of us very happy. read more

The winter of exceptional late brunches continues! It's cafeteria style. It LOOKS healthy. It FEELS healthy. It's foooking delicious! A wonderful assortment of unique dishes, many of which feature avocados and eggplant. Just mind-numbingly good food. It's like an unpretentious version of the restaurant "fresh". The decor is plain-jane. The coffee is forgettable. But it's one of the better places for brunch in town. read more

Great location for a fresh, healthy meal. I had the spicy chickpea guacamole pita and it was delicious! I kept a keen eye on what others were receiving and everything else looked really good - especially the fiesta platter. The sweet things looked great too! read more

I quite enjoy Mocha Mocha. Very casual - healthy - tasty food. Clean place, friendly staff, quite a variety of meals that are certainly not your normal 'American / Canadian' lunch. It gets busy at lunch. You pay a reasonable price for quality and freshness. The hardest part is finding parking on the Danforth. read more

Best breakfast diner in Toronto. Fresh food and fresh fruits and freshly squeezed orange is awesome. Love this spot I only wish that they had better coffee. Other then that mocha mocha is awesome. You have to try them specially for brunch. Also great customer service. read more

This is my neighborhood place and I've been a loyal customer for over 20 years - I'm finished. Covid aside the service has been on the decline for a few years now but while the food is good (when they remember to heat it that is) unfortunately the staff is really not on the ball and service seems a low priority and everything suffers badly - today's experience: placing my take out order, I was first put on hold for 15 minutes and finally hung up and called back - then when I ordered my meal they called 15 minutes later and told me my dish was no longer available (after already having visually double checking and confirming while I initially ordered) and then finally when I picked up my substitute meal, half of the meal was missing and other the half or the lasagna meal I did get was stone cold. I'm done. So sad to see this place go so downhill. read more

Guys you gotta check out this little cafe. Especially for their Sunday Brunch. Friendly staff, well balanced healthy food, cozy environment and good coffee. Love their pasta there. Better than eggspectation or Cora. read more

Mocha Mocha - Latin American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has always been a reliable source for a good meal for me and my family for about ten years. The ambience is great (if you are into that stuff), they usually have good, appropriate music playing, and the lights are just dimmed enough. Different ordering system: You pick your table, put everything down, go up to the counter and order. They bring you your food, with a chit saying what you've ordered. This doesn't exactly seem efficient to me, as I've often gone up to order dessert and they write you out another chit so you now have two bills instead of one. Not very environmentally friendly I'd say. BUT. This place is a constant. Favorite dish: Bean Burrito. Comes with a salad and rice. Mmm. So good. The servings are HUGE. Esp. this dish. If you have a small appetite, definitely splitable. Lack of fifth star: A few time the service has been iffy. I could swear that the entire staff was high. read more

This place has been mentioned to my Husband and I a number of times. We've been living in the Danforth neighbourhood for about a year and a half now and finally chanced Mocha Mocha this past Saturday for brunch. It's an interesting cafeteria meets salad bar type place. Lots of fresh salads, breakfast plates, etc. No frills when it comes to coffee beverages (despite it's namesake) and other beverage selections. The menu is pretty extensive for such a small place but there are many steps involved in getting your food. First, you seat yourself. Most of the few available tables are dirty. You can either handle that or you can't. If you work across the street from the Eaton Centre and occassionally have lunch there, you know of what I speak. Anyhow, you order at one counter, receive your food and your bill shortly thereafter and pay at another counter once you're done. It's an interesting and, dare I say, antiquated system. But, it seems to work for Mocha, Mocha, judging by the sheer volume of people. I also overhead people saying things like "the regular", so I assume people go there a lot. The Danforth has a number of brunch places which I haven't tried, though I am big on brunch. Bottom line- if you want a reasonably priced, packed full of fresh ingredients meal, give Mocha Mocha a try. read more

I was pretty disappointed by my meal there, which is the main reason for giving Mocha Mocha only 2 stars. I met a friend for lunch there and checked out their online menu the night before. Everything looked really yummy, healthy, and satisfying...I was sure I couldn't go wrong. But I did! I ordered the Vegetable Mozzarella crepe which came wet (not just soggy) and strangely sweet as if they had mistaken the sugar for salt. The vegetables were fresh, which was nice, but all of the juices that had seeped out during cooking were dumped on top of the delicate crepe and rendered it pointless and pretty unpleasant. On top of it all, there was SO MUCH CHEESE, which I normally wouldn't be opposed to, but it just felt far too heavy to be on this dish; on this crepe which I normally attribute to light and lovely. My chai latte was nice and foamy, but absolutely mediocre. My friend had a light lunch of soup and an Americano. The soup looked rich and delicious and other diners' meals looked pretty great too. I might give it another chance and get the fish tacos once I get over that weird sweet and boggy crepe... Didn't mind that I had to order at the counter, the food was the main problem. read more

After reading and hearing how good this place was, I decided to try some take out. While I must say the food was amazing - fresh, healthy and very delicious, the service on the other hand was dreadful. This place needs to take a long hard look at how it is set up and also the staff needs to have some hard core training sessions in a little thing called customer service. I should not have to stand there, having staff behind the counter, making eye contact and yet ignoring me, while I meanwhile had to dodge the one waitress as she carried plates to customers eating in. And when it FINALLY came time that I was served, the woman's English was so poor, I could not understand her and had to ask her about four times to repeat what she said. There was a group of about four also first time women that went before me and I heard them make the same comment, that they couldn't understand her. I am NOT knocking someone who has not mastered English but why put this person on ordering duty? But that wasn't my major complaint. That was having to stand there, for five minutes and be ignored. The food? The food was delicious but was it worth the wait? I'm thinking no. The Danforth is full of places to eat so thankfully there's no shortage. Places where instead of standing there waiting, being ignored, you can be in and out and on your way in the time you'd still be waiting in Mocha Mocha. I gave two stars for the food. Had the review strictly been on service alone, I would have scored it zero. read more

We go to Mocha Mocha so often that my husband and I joke about how it's our cafeteria. The food is always fresh and well prepared. Our favorites are: Fiesta platter, salad nicoise, and African chicken stew. read more

Owner (older white man with glasses) is very rude; he laughed at me when I asked a question about a menu item and implied I was being cheap. Service is extremely slow and they overcharge. read more