Friendly and quaint spot, quality food at prices that won't break the bank. Never too busy, lots of great dessert options for takeout. read more

SCENIC Coffee + Brunch - BLACK SESAME FRENCH TOAST homemade shokupan toast stuffed with black sesame honey served with blueberries and caramelized bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A nice little surprise on the east side! Flavourful dishes and intriguing baked goods offerings are the reasons you should stop by. I get the sense from the other patrons that walked in a supportive neighborhood feel. I really liked that. Modern, clean and definitely on point I highly recommend coming here for their brunch menu. Very friendly and fast too! The black sesame latte blew me away. I'd never had this before and would definitely order it again. I had the salmon for brunch which was light enough for me to enjoy one of their matcha mochi cookies. Interesting right? Support this little gem read more

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Stopped by SCENIC Coffee + Brunch for the first time and was intrigued by their unique menu. I tried the black sesame latte and absolutely loved the sesame flavour. It was smooth, rich, and beautifully presented. For food, I went with the Yuzu Eggs Benedict, which was onsen eggs on a homemade southern biscuit, topped with yuzu miso hollandaise, and served with a fresh house salad and creamy Japanese potato salad. I added halloumi cheese as an extra, which added a nice salty bite that paired well with the tangy hollandaise. The biscuit was sturdy enough to hold everything together, and the eggs had a perfectly runny yolk. I also tried the strawberry mochi pancakes, which were fluffy with a subtle chewiness from the mochi, topped with sweet strawberry compote, matcha cream, and toasted almonds for a bit of crunch. Service was friendly, the space was clean, and the menu offers some creative flavour combinations you do not see everywhere. Overall, a nice spot to try if you are looking for something a bit different. I give it 3.5 stars so rounded up on yelp as 3 is too low. read more

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This cafe recently opened and is known for their Japanese inspired cafe drinks and desserts. Their matcha is authentic and does not taste sweet. Their treats are very delicious. I love that it's close to my workplace so I can walk down during my break and grab a latte before going back to work. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Over the weekend, we walked over for brunch and was surprised at how busy they are over the weekend! We were lucky to be seated immediately. Between the 2 of us, we ordered a black sesame french toast and an okonomiyaki. Not many places offer black sesame french toast so I was excited to try it. They put black sesame spread between what appears to be shokupan. It's pretty delicious and goes as a nice dessert after the savoury okonomiyaki! The only concern we have is the wait for the food. Maybe they were short staffed that day, but the wait was longer than when we were last there. Overall, we are happy to have them in the neighbourhood and that they're busy! read more

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Late brunch ! I think this is a new place in leslieville. I only came across it when my dear friend mentioned it. The service was great, our server was very nice and helpful. It was pretty quiet when I went, Tuesday mid morning time. I like it like that. I can enjoy my meal and conversation without interruptions. The food was good! And good serving size for me. It's so close to home, might just come back on another weekday brunch ! read more

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I loved this place. Felt very welcome from the first step in the door. Started with a glass of fresh orange juice and a latte. We weren't crazy hungry so split the eggs Benny with smoked salmon. The yuzu hollandaise was perfect as was the house made biscuit. Came with potato salad and a green salad with the amazing sesame dressing. Can't wait to go back and try some other things on the menu. read more

Scenic coffee will be my favorite place. I tried Kinako latte and some Mochi cookies. I love the latte and the texture of Mochi was great. There are tables and seats inside. The barista was friendly and kind. He showed me some breakfast menus. I am looking forward to coming to scenic coffee for breakfast. read more

SCENIC coffee + brunch, nestled in Leslieville, expertly crafts coffee and classic brunch staples with a contemporary Japanese twist. Imagine yuzu eggs benedict and strawberry mochi pancakes. If you just want a nibble with your coffee, try their snacks like the okonomiyaki grilled cheese. Brunch read more

SCENIC Coffee + Brunch - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good Japanese style brunch on the east end! My only complaint was that the menu is very paired down compared to the menu I found online, which I assume is the menu for the Markham location. I got the black sesame French toast which was delicious! Honestly it didn't even need the maple syrup. BF got the Benny and he liked it too. The rose latte is VERY good- would recommend. I would come back if they added more to the menu but honestly, nothing else really stood out at me. read more

SCENIC Coffee + Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really excellent brunch place. Love having this in the neighbourhood. The okonomiyaki and french toast are incredible.

Been here a couple of times now, and my wife and I have fallen in love with this place. Really enjoy the Japanese fusion take they have on standard brunch items. We've been making our way through the menu and have tried: - Yuzu Eggs Benedict: The biscuit is made in-house, and you can taste the difference. Like the onsen eggs which have a gooey texture to them. The side potato salad is really tasty. - The Scenic: While I enjoyed the eggs benny more, the beauty of this dish is the shokupan toast, which was thick and pillowy and milky. - Okonomiyaki Grilled Cheese: Standard grilled cheese that's made a thousand times more interesting with the contrasting flavours of the bonito and nori. - Black Sesame French Toast: Not a combination I'd ever seen but this definitely works. The thick milky shokupan bread sandwiches a generous spread of nutty black sesame. Again, the contrasting flavours elevate the dish. - Blueberry Mochi Pancakes: Airy pillows with a generous heaping of blueberries. - Mochi Cookie: Soft and chewy, with a nicely gummy interior. - Coffee: Have tried the flat white, cortado, and hojicha latte. The hojicha latte is definitely the best and most interesting one. Service is friendly and helpful. Prices are what they are these days. Space is bright and well laid out. Overall vibe is causal and welcoming. As you can see, really like this place and will be back for more. read more

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I would give 10 if I could!! The brunch was delicious, the staff super friendly and the ambiance beautiful!!! I got the yuzu eggs benedict and tried the black sesame french toast. Thanks Leo for your hospitality, I can't wait to return and try the rest of your amazing menu. read more

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Clean and quaint café. The sesame latté was unique in flavor to me and I ordered another one to go. I really enjoyed that hollandaise as it was not too rich and the compote was not too sweet. There's a delicate touch to the meals and very enjoyable. I do not live in the neighborhood but will go back again and again. I can't forget about the service. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and amusing. read more

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Came here for brunch on the weekend around 230. The place wasn't packed so we got seated right away. I got the kinako soy latte and my partner got the hojicha katte to drink. Both are creamy and delicious. For food, we got the yuzu benedict with black forest ham, the classic breakfast with eggs, japanese milk bread toast, pea meal bacon, side salad and potato salad, and the blueberry mochi pancakes. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The toasts were my fav. Can't beat the milk bread with its soft, fluffy texture. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the side greens salad was refreshing. The pancakes were alright, a little dense for my taste but I appreciate the blueberry compote and little honeycomb pieces. Service was attentive. And it's a cute space inside. read more

SCENIC Coffee + Brunch - Kinako soy latter and hojicha latter (back) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Absolutely loved our brunch! We will definitely be back. The bacon and cheese Okonomiyaki was exceptional! We love the blend of flavours and the bacon was outstanding. Love the gentle but perfect application of sauces was perfect! We look forward to ordering the next wonderful dish on our return. read more

SCENIC Coffee + Brunch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really interesting takes on popular brunch foods. Yummy, unique, personable service. It's nice to see a place where people take pride in what they do and delight in sharing it. read more

I can't say enough about this fabulous place. Leo greeted us with a smile and water as he sat us down. I had wanted to try something a little different from our usual brunch places downtown. I happened on Scenic as it was across from my granddaughter's first preschool. My friend requires Gluten and Lactose free items to choose from. Scenic fit the bill and did not disappoint in anyway. I chose a popular favourite, Black Sesame Seed French Toast, along with the Rose Water Latte. My friend had the Scenic Platter. Both meals were delicious and with good portions. Check it out soon! read more