When you walk in, do yourself a favour and look up! I'm obsessed with the ceiling The two gals at the till were lovely. The coffee was decent. There was a spicy lady further in but hey, we all have bad days. The cookies were very nice. A better version of Craig's cookies and really fun flavours I hear their sandwiches are great but I'll have to try them next time read more

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I had lunch today at Rustic Cosmo Café in Parkdale, which isn't far from my 'hood. I've walked by it about a million times over the years but have never stopped in. For some reason, I thought it was just a coffee shop and I don't drink coffee. I popped my head in today and discovered that they also serve food. I ordered a BLT bagel (without lettuce) with homefries and a glass of milk. The bagel was good. It was toasted just right and was soft with a bit of crunch. The homefries were really good. They are apparently a family recipe and I could taste a fair amount of garlic (which I like). I'd get this again. I chatted with Nicole, the owner and also my server, as I was paying. She and her mom started the café about 25 years ago when she was 17. She was friendly and took good care of me. read more

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The folks at Rustic are some of the most hard working, kind and considerate folks I know. That place gets super busy , and I am always treated with respect no matter how stressful it may be with 10 people in line behind me waiting to order. Not to mention the incredible coffee , food and COOKIES ! read more

Rustic Cosmo has great drip coffee and staff / owner run the place like a well oiled machine. The bacon, egg, cheddar & garlic aioli bagel is amazing every time and easily my favourite breakfast bagel in the city read more

This place is a decent find for the brunch spots in this neighborhood. Wanting to avoid the ridiculous waits despite sub bar food decided to try this spot out on a whim. We went in early so it was quite easy to get a seat. The place is cozy and the staff is friendly which is a good thing to have in the declining service trend. I ordered pancakes and my DC ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of french toast. Our food was brought over promptly and thankfully the pancakes had real maple syrup served along side. Pancakes are very average and nothing to write home about. I did try the eggs benny and was pleasantly surprised. Good hollandaise and eggs poached just right. The side of potatoes was flavored well too. I didn't try the french toast but the DC commented it was decent as well. Good place to visit IMO if you like eggs benny and want to get far away from the maddening crowd. read more

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Where the Yelp! app shines is finding a perfect spot while out and about and this time it struck gold for me. Rustic Cosmo Cafe is a coffee shop like Fort Knox is a bank. Lined in rich wood paneling and with festooned with the classic Toronto tin ceiling, this cute hole-in-the-wall brims with all that Parkdale-cool stands for. They make a delicious latte as well as hot chocolate and all the sweets are made in house. While I was waiting for my beverage, the allure of the wall menu drew me in and I ordered a bagel with peameal bacon and cheese. Tasty! The old style booths are a quaint touch and the vintage upright piano against the wall exudes quintessential charm reminiscent of Queen Street stalwarts like the Cameron or Kensington's Graffiti's. Think of how many coffee shops you would go out of your way for. This is one of those. read more

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First time customer, NEVER coming back. This is what I get for a 22% tip?: A "burrito" that's 80% lettuce, a scoop of canned beans, some shredded cheese and a few slices of avocado. I returned it because it had no egg. The explanation: you have to "pay extra" for egg or tofu, even though the menu explicitly states that it comes with. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

Located just inside of Parkdale, this was a pleasant surprise to have breakfast at recently. We arrived shortly before the Sunday morning brunch rush and were able to easily get a table the minute we walked in - I understand this can get more difficult in Toronto with popular brunch spots on Sundays. That said, given my experience, I'm surprised the review count is so low for Rustic. Here is the quick and dirty - Staff: Friendly, attentive and took very good care of us. Our coffee/teas never went below the 1/2 cup mark without a refill - Location: Easily accessible from Liberty Village and via the King Street car - Food: #1 - I had the Eggs Benedict with Pemale. Eggs were cooked perfect, eggs were an exact over easy and bacon was a nice thick cut. The potatoes and side salad were excellent as well. Only gaff was the hollandaise was a little light, in that it was sparsely added, but over all a great dish! #2 - I heard a lot about their pancakes and ordered a single one on the side (just to try). and I couldn't be sure but it was a nicer texture than buttermilk, I feel like it might have been buckwheat AND was dusted lightly with cinnamon. Aces! I could've eaten a stack of these no problems! Give this place a visit and some local love if you're in the Liberty Village/Parkdale area, great breakkie/brunch spot! Eatcrest Out! read more

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Initially wanted to visit School on a weekend morning but the lineup was too long, and thus Yelped the next available brunch spot nearby. Rustic Cosmo Cafe popped up and we were not disappointed. I'm an eggs benny fan and you can choose different eggs benny for your one order. For example, one order comes with two eggs bennies and you can choose different types for each. It's a foodie's dream come true to have more options in one sitting! Rustic decor, chill atmosphere, and friendly customer service. It's a bit out of the way for me, but I'd definitely come again if in the area. read more

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Dropped into here for a greasy breakfast. The space is pretty cool and the staff are very friendly. I ordered a bacon and egg breakfast with whole wheat bread and home fries. This might be my favourite bacon and egg breakfast on Queen in WQW. The bacon and eggs were cooked really well. The bread was tasty and the homefries...have cheese in them! The price is right and the food is solid. read more

Great breakfast with plenty of choices. The service was super quick and friendly. A tad bit on the pricy side but aside from that it's recommended. read more

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Rustic Cosmo Cafe - Toronto. Not too many options of pastries. Good decaf cappuccino. read more

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This is an updated review. This was our regular spot for brunch, and previously I had given Rustic Cosmo Cafe 4 stars, but now I'm struggling to give it 3. The past few times we've come, whether the place has been busy or not, our food has been sub-par. The eggs were undercooked (asked for over medium, got over easy), the crispy bacon we asked for was definitely not crispy, and each time, our breakfast potatoes were cold. Each time in the past 3 visits we've left a large amount of food on the plate. We will not be returning. read more

Rustic Cosmo Cafe is located in my neighbourhood and I often go there for brunch. Strictly speaking, this is not a post-hangover brunch place (meaning they do not serve greasy diner food) and they open quite late for my standards (10 am or so) but every time I have a craving for pancakes and I know I am not going to get them at home, I go to this restaurant. RCC serves tasty brunch fare - a variety of sandwiches, bagels, wraps, eggs and pancakes. If you are very hungry, may I suggest the Cowboy breakfast which has everything you could possibly get? If I go with someone, we usually split a savuory dish or two and then order pancakes. The place is quite busy on weekends and staff will not make substitutions. They do not have soya milk, real maple syrup or proper bread - all minor things but hold me from giving them five stars. cheers, Priyank (http://finaltransit.com/) read more

Rustic Cosmo, predating the current wave of gentrification in the area as prompted by the Drake Nexus, has been a Parkdale fixture since the 90's. Back in them days, as the old timers tell it, Queen Street west of Dufferin was a dangerous, untamed Killzone where newly arrived immigrants bravely eked out a perilous living amongst mutant crack babies, retired Mossad agents, roti fetishists, granola, design students and worst of all, artists. Thankfully, those days are gone and a golden era of condo dwellers approaches. However, for those who want to viscerally experience a real connection to the past, Rustic Cosmo awaits. Firstly, the décor has not changed in years. I have a vivid memory of eating brunch there one day around 2004 and realizing that the walls were painted with the exact same vivid purple we had just painted over in our new place. Only took two primer coats and three more of the light buttery yellow paint before that gruesomeness was banished. Having said that, I want to make it clear that in the Rustic, either the purple works or I'm so used to it I can no longer tell if it doesn't. Other features from late 80s, early 90s? Wood booths, de rigueur exposed brick and pressed tin ceiling. For reasons like that memory, I can't really judge Rustic like I would other places. It's a neighbourhood spot, serving faithfully for many years. It's the default brunch spot where I could probably stroll in wearing my pj pants and not get a second look. Food wise, they knock out their dishes with admirable consistency. Basic menu is a collection of bagel sandwiches and various breakfast options. Most plates come with a house mesclun mix salad with a balsamic heavy dressing. With breakfast options you also get home fries. Their home fries are just ok, with precooked potatoes briefly sautéed with what looks like a grainy mustard. For the record, I prefer my homefries to be a varying mass of crisp edges and soft creamy potato. Sunday is best for brunch, when they add a pretty decent eggs benny option to the menu. The all-important coffee? Drip varies in quality (though it has been richer lately) and espresso based drinks are just "meh". This despite the impressive eagle topped espresso machine. Toronto has gone through several coffee revolutions since Rustic opened and they are now being judged by a much higher standard. Service over the years has ranged from stellar to addled. However, I'd like to stress that without fail, servers are friendly and attitude free. I'll forgive the occasional lapse if their hearts are in the right place. In summary, if you find yourself in the nabe, it's worth a visit. Don't expect fireworks, but don't be surprised if you enjoy the place. My rating reflects the warm fuzzies that live in my heart for Rustic. read more

The best bagel sandwiches in the neighbourhood. It's hard to keep ourselves from going here daily!

Best breakfast spot I found while visiting Toronto. I also ate at the Drake and Gladstone. Rustic Cosmo has a robust breakfast menu including vegan options! I had a tofu scramble with home fries and it was delicious. Good coffee and service too. If you're in the area this is hands down the place for breakfast. read more

Brunch burrito hit the spot. The drinks were tasty and the bagel sandwiches look great.

Having weekend brunch. Very authentic Queen West location. Service is OK, portions are not great and a little overpriced. Will return for coffee and people watching. read more

We used to think this was a great spot for lunch and coffee on the way to work, but its collection of quirks begins to wear thin after awhile. They don't open until 9am, which isn't ideal for the morning crowd. Their muffins and bagels are good, but you could do better for coffee right across the street. The staff is friendly and the wait typically isn't long. They have good sandwiches for lunch, but the quality tends to be uneven. The prime rib quality ranges from great to pretty bad. They also frequently run out of lunch items by 1pm and muffins by 9:45am. Make more stuff guys! read more

Had a breakfast bagel and a latte. Bagel was tasty, but latte was unspeakably awful. Not sure if it's the beans they're using or the technique. read more

New favourite brunch place. The food is amazing: a big tasty plateful that is artfully (but not pretentiously) arranged. Great price, too -- less that the other nearby hipster hangouts. Ambiance is welcoming and comfortable, rustic and cool. A place you could hang out in for hours drinking delicious coffee. The service is just the right level of attentiveness, and food/coffee refills arrive quickly. If you order the Eggs Benny you can have a different topping on each english muffin. Very vegetarian friendly, with tofu substitutions for scrambles/burritos. I heart this place. read more

Rustic Cosmo Cafe - Eggs Benny with multiple toppings. Sooooo delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food is pretty decent...when you know they finally bring it to your table. They have a packed kitchen every weekend but have one or two guys making all the food. Yeah I feel sorry for that guy. As well as all the coffee and bagel orders from walk ins. I've often been served cold food as by the time the last item on the plate has been finished it's cold. If they could fix the line problem...it would be so much better. Service is pretty good considering. read more

Slowest service I've EVER had in Toronto, man, but we came in for breakfast on Sunday at eleven. Still, we had to ask for menus after waiting fifteen minutes, wait ten minutes for the packaged butter, asked for our bill and were told she'd "be one moment" and then waited forty minutes... Terrible coffee, mediocre pancakes... Everyone elses' eggs benedict looked good, and the caesar was alright. Definitely necessary to take the edge off of my impatience! I could've shopped for and made a much better breakfast in less time, and for less money. read more

It looked quaint from the outside so we stopped by for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was freezing out and the door next to our table was wide open but the server had to "check with management" before he could close it for us. Strike one. The service was OK. We specified that we had be in and out within 45 minutes and our server practically rolled his eyes because he was so sure that that was plenty of time. 45 minutes later, we were still waiting for our food. My friends got their stuff to go and returned to work. I ate solo. The food itself was less than spectacular. The cheese in the french onion soup was barely melted when it got to the table and the home fries were bland. The pulled pork was dripping in red sauce and didn't look very appetizing to me. Finally, there were flies zooming around the whole time. You get what you pay for. Maybe I should just stick to the coffee in this cafe. read more

so so good!! great music and atmosphere. definitely a place i would like to be a regular at. the food looks like it comes in small portions for the price but it's so filling and worth it!! the toast is honestly one of my favourite parts of breakfast here. their house hot sauces and jams are amazing! they even offer a discount if you bring your own travel mug for hot drinks! love it and can't wait to go back update: They have a patio!! their homemade lemonade is amazing! officially my favourite breakfast spot!! read more

Pretty average breakfast/brunch spot in Parkdale with a gorgeous interior! We live close by and I had been meaning to check this spot out for awhile. Seems like a bit of a hidden gem, we got a booth right away on a Saturday around noon for brunch. The building is beautiful inside, big windows, and a high tin ceiling. Husband had the eggs benedict and enjoyed it, said it was pretty standard (he is very partial to the benny at the Drake). I had the roasted veggie and goat cheese omlette. I thought it was very good, eggs were nicely cooked and they didn't skimp on the chevre. Both meals came with home fries and mine also had toast (choice of rye, multigrain, brown or white). I thought the prices were more than fair and the service was friendly. I'd go back but it's nothing very special, especially in an area swarming with brunch spots. read more

Good food when it actually makes it to the table, but come patient as both times I've stopped in for brunch it took over 30 minutes for a standard breakfast order of eggs/meat/potato and toast ($8.95) to arrive after ordering. What does grind my gears though, is their ridiculous $2 up charge just for jam. Just to add some flavour to the (usually cold) toast that comes with the breakfast, brings the bill to $11 before tax. Yes, I get that it's home made, but $2 for a side of jam for your toast is pretty ridiculous. But getting past the jam issue, the place is nice and clean including the bathrooms downstairs, and the patio out back is also an enjoyable feature now that the warmth has arrived. If you're not in a rush and don't mind dropping a couple extra bucks for your food, it's worth trying. read more

An immediate priority when moving to a new neighbourhood is to seek out and find a new "office," aka coffee shop in which to write. A quick stroll landed me at Rustic Cosmo Cafe. I popped in to see what it was like and ordered a Cortado, my latest (apparently pretentious) espresso preference. They didn't know what it was but attempted to make me a beverage that resembled a long macchiato. It was alright and the vibe was fun, so I decided to return the next day to take post and write. It was busy that morning, but I found a table and they promptly brought me a menu. I ordered a skim cappuccino, but they consistently only have 2% or soy so I was forced to get that instead. It was alright, but I'm truthfully not that into their espresso. Though I continue to order it regardless. Then I ordered THE BEST BAGEL IN THE WORLD! Although many of their sandwiches have people names, I was not too thrown off biting into my delicious Sarah. Sarah consisted of the best multigrain bagel I've ever had (seriously), generous amounts of avocado, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and a perfectly-cooked fried egg. It was only then I realized there was booze here. BOOZE? My mouth watered for a mimosa, but my deadline reached out and slapped me across the face and said ORDER COFFEE, so I did. I've returned a few times and I've learned the ways. If you want food, go as early as you can. They seem to run out of a lot of ingredients around 1pm, which is a testament to fresh quality but can also be an inconvenience if you're dying for something in particular. That said, everything I've tried there so far has been delicious! There are no wall outlets, so make sure your writing device is fully charged if you plan to camp out for a while. And bring a friendly face! Everyone here is incredibly nice. read more

I don't generally give out 5 stars. I've been here a few times before and had always had a good experience. Today was extra special. Not only was the food and service great. But my friend was not feeling well, and the staff went above and beyond to help us out in the situation that we had. I truly appreciate what they did for us. Thanks so much. We will definitely be back! read more

Rustic Cosmo Cafe - Eggs Benny with choice of two styles: I picked smoked salmon roasted veggie and Brie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just west of Dufferin, on Queen, in what used to be Parkdale, sits a lovely little gem - Rustic Cosmo Cafe. Nice little booth seating along the left, warm coloured woods, an open kitchen/cash area, a nice sized patio out back, this place has everything I'd want it to have. Warm vibes, comfort food and great coffee. After a couple of visits, I found the servers (although SUPER nice) to be a bit forgetful. Forgot the coffee, forgot the sugar, no cutlery... that sort of thing. It happened on two separate visits, but I'll still go back. Like I said, they're SUPER nice. The brunch is medium, the sandwiches are better. There are a ton of menu items including quite a few veggie options. There's definitely something for everyone here. The prices are at the higher end of average for the meal sizes. I really should give Rustic 3 stars, but there's a little something about it that makes me go back time and again. Whether it's just for a coffee, or a full meal, Rustic Cosmo Cafe has a put little spell on me. read more

Neat little place, if youre in the neighbourhood. Cozy, if a little outdated atmosphere. But retro is hip now, right? The menu makes me so happy. I strolled in for the first time, hoping for something that resembled a sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised to find there are a bunch of different sandwiches and bagel sandwiches on the menu with fresh ingredients, and they are DELICIOUS. It is apparent that things are homemade, and there are a lot of ingredients you wouldnt find on the menu at your average coffee shop. Think avocado, aoli, and like 6 different kinds of cheese. I was impressed to note that they have a quiche of the day, and the folks working were discussing what kind to make for tomorrow. I have not tried it, but may have to now. As other reviewers have noted, the coffee is not spectacular --but it still beats Tim Hortons. The staff were pleasant, and seemed to know many of the people riding the tail end of the lunch rush. I dont know if I would go for a sit-down meal, at least not with great expectations. Actually, I would say in general, that as long as you dont arrive with great expectations, its a pleasant surprise in a hit-and-miss neighbourhood. read more

Rustic is my favourite bagel breakfast spot! Especially in the summer sitting out on the patio with a Caesar and delicious breakfast. Always great service , food always good. read more

Went to the rustic cosmo today for a quick brunch but it couldnt have been more of the contrary. We got in at 1pm and didnt get out until 3. Firstly, there was no acknowledgement at the door. We waited at least 5 minutes before the server said a table would be ready in another 5 minutes. This wasnt a lack of table space but moreover the server being unable to focus on a single task at hand. There was 3 of us and we got our orders in shortly after being seated. We waited an hour and 15 minutes before getting 3 breakfasts served; Eggs cosmo, Cowboy breakfast, and a bagel. While we were waiting, we had cigarette breaks and upon asking for more coffee, we were forgotten. The server had began another task of serving someone else before getting our coffees. The only redeeming quality of this experience was the actual end product. Upom paying our bill at 3pm, the lady at the counter asked me how our breakfast was and i told her it was okay but it was a really long wait. I was met with no response. Im not the type to leave without tipping and i did so anyways. However, i really feel that i shouldnt have. For 3 breakfasts, it ran me 2 hours and $60. For the amount of effort and time it takes me to earn that, i wouldnt say this place deserves any of my money. Its unfortunate we will not be returning. read more

This place hurts me. The bagels are FANTASTIC. The coffee was meh/okay, as I remember. But it is never open!!!!! And then, on the few occasions I've caught them open, they've said their kitchen is no longer open (just drinks.) Blergh. So love, hate? I don't know. I need to eat those bagels again. Toppings include: -avocado -eggs -lox -salmon -alfalfa -mixed greens -some other stuff. mmmMmm read more

Rustic Cosmo Cafe is a long-time Parkdale staple. I had breakfast there on Friday with a few friends and we all agreed that it was pretty...average. Some pros...Rustic room, nice location, good coffee and some serious street cred. This place has been around since before the 1% began their attempt at gentrifying the area. The food arrived to our table quickly. We ended up getting a few different dishes and sharing: the Roasted Veggies and Goat Cheese Omelet, the Brunch Burrito with Bacon and Yogurt Parfait. The eggs, bacon and home fries were well presented and prepared. The ingredients were fresh and the seasonings were tasty and balanced. Some cons...They can't do poached eggs. They offer absolutely no substitutions to their menu, which for people with food allergies and dietary restrictions is a complete turn-off. Also, the toast was akin to thick, tasteless wonderbread and our server was inattentive. We may have overstayed our welcome at the Rustic Cosmo, due to the room being so cozy and outside being quite chilly. It's easy to get trapped in the throes of good conversation, ok coffee and...average...breakfast. read more

We had an amazing time! Mimosa special 2 for $10 are amazing, and are 500ml each -they are literally HUGE! I had an omelet ( made from scratch with no dairy = happy me). It was light, fluffy and full of flavour, comes with home fries or salad & 3 pieces of toast. And my bf had their breakfast special with all the fixings - which also was absolutely delicious! They have old school Italian espresso machine and oh boy was it ever good Highly recommend as a solid brunch place in Parkdale. read more

Tasty food that is just really expensive for what it is. I would have done 3.5 stars if I could. It is a solid option for a lunch or breakfast but know that you can be going a block away to get much more value for your money. A breakfast burrito with side of potatoes goes up to almost $20 when down the street at The Beaver the same plus a coffee is under $15 and has more going on. But its good... The breakfast items are great and they have nice wraps and sandwiches for lunch. In the summer they have patio seating and inside is very roomy and comfortable. Servers are nice and relatively quick. Coffee is solid. read more

Waaaay out there on Queen past where it's cool there lives a little cafe. Breakfasts on frigid mornings, soups to slurp and booths to slide into. read more

This is a go-to breakfast spot for me in Parkdale. Why? Because it's cheap and delicious. I usually skip out on their bigger breakfasts and order a Sarah bagel (avocado, cheese and egg) when I'm on the fly because it's under $5.00. That's right, under $5.00 for breakfast. Can't really beat that. And the service is super friendly. read more