Love love love the food at the place!!! We are already planning to come back when we are back in…read morethe city! We went on a Saturday at 11am and had to wait around an hour to get seated for a party of 3. The service wasn't the friendliest when we got there but maybe they were overwhelmed since they were pretty busy. We ordered Vietnamese coffee, their famous blueberry pancake, and The Daily. For The Daily, we chose the marinated pork loin for our protein option and, it was sooo tender and flavourful. The pork loin is Vietnamese-style pork loin with lemongrass flavor. I absolutely loved it and would get extra next time. The scrambled eggs are very creamy, just how I like them! The pancake and Vietnamese coffee were also very delightful. We want to come back and try ther pandan pancake next time and maybe their Eggs Benny. Food does take awhile to come but I appreciate how everything is made fresh. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. It's ig perfect.

Daily Grind takes classic brunch staples and gives them a Southeast Asian twist. The result is…read morecreative, colorful, and fun. Let's start with the drinks. The Vietnamese coffee with ube foam? Incredible. Rich, sweet, and bold with a fluffy, purple cloud on top. I could have easily ordered another. I also tried the salted butterscotch drink, which was fine, but next to the Vietnamese coffee, it didn't stand a chance. Food-wise, we sampled a few things. The Viet Madame sounded amazing on the menu. It's their version of a croque madame with Vietnamese-spiced pork. In reality, it was just okay. The Benny, on the other hand, was a knockout. Imagine a perfect croissant turned into eggs Benedict. Flaky, buttery, and exactly what you want it to be. The ube French toast also deserves a shoutout. Lightly crisped, topped with strawberries, mango, and more of that dreamy ube foam. Easily a standout. The vibe is super casual. We sat on the patio, which felt a bit bland but worked for a sunny morning. I didn't see the interior. Service was on point. Not overly warm but efficient and quick. If you're in the mood for brunch that plays with bold flavors and isn't afraid to mix things up, Daily Grind delivers. Just make sure something with ube makes it to your table.

Delicious vegan cafe. The food was so good that I didn't get photos. From sandwiches to baked…read moregoods, everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. They have hand crafted drinks and pre-made ones as well. Seating is very limited, but we did find two seats to eat in. I look forward to coming back.

It's been a Japanese food weekend!…read more Tsuchi Cafe is a plant-based Japanese cafe on College Street in Little Italy. The space is bright, with a large window facing the street, and some bench seating outside. The seating inside is functional, although it can be a bit uncomfortable, depending on where you sit. I got the curry rice and an iced Americano. They also have choices like the daily ramen, sandwiches, and onigiri. And some nice looking desserts. The plant-based portion of the curry was a few pieces of ground "pork". It was a nice rich curry with a bit of heat, but it was mostly sauce. (It's possible I swallowed the tiny bits without noticing them by chewing.) The fresh cabbage and the pickled vegetables were good for a texture and tartness contrast. I also had an excellent iced Americano. Service was friendly and efficient. When I'm in the area, I would drop by again to try some of their other offerings.

Great Japanese fusion restaurant in the east end. Likes the interior as it felt spacious and not…read moretoo cramped. They had a few ceiling fans and the space felt like a cozy cafe for lunch. Tried the wafu carbonara and the curry pasta. Both were absolutely delicious and the pasta was perfectly Al dente and still had a good chew to it. The sauce was also rich and flavorful, the onsen egg in the wafu carbonara melted into the sauce wonderfully. Probably the best part was the chocolate hojicha latte. The hojicha and chocolate was subtle but still present and not overwhelmed by the latte.

Stopped by Tatsuro's for Sunday brunch with a group of friends, and it was my first time checking…read moreit out! We happened to go on a particularly warm September day, and the restaurant was quite hot inside. It didn't seem like there was any AC, so just something to keep in mind if you're visiting on a hot day. A couple of our friends were also nursing hangovers, and unfortunately, the heat wasn't doing them any favours. The food, however, was a completely different story. I ordered the karaage moffle and absolutely loved it. It's definitely one of my favourite takes on chicken and waffles that I've tried. The karaage was incredibly light and crispy without feeling greasy, while the chicken itself was tender and juicy. The mochi waffle had a light texture with that fun, chewy bite you'd expect from mochi, and the two together worked so well. But the real star was the miso syrup. SO good. I barely touched the mayo because I couldn't get enough of the syrup, and honestly, I wish they gave you more of it! I'd definitely come back for the food, but probably on a much cooler day.

I came during the week and I worked remotely out of the cafe. I came about 1:00 and I stayed until…read morea little after 3:00 and the cafe was empty there wasn't much foot traffic on fortunately which I find sad because it is on a busy Street. I decided to try their CHAI and it was very underwhelming this is a Turkish cafe so I did expect to try to be stronger I honestly would never order it again or recommend it to anyone. I got one of their sandwich the beef they said they didn't have lettuce so they had to substitute with cucumber which wasn't so bad because now it has a little crunch to it but I did find that the bagel itself was a little hard I don't know if it was supposed to be similar to Montreal style .. overall the sandwich wasnt bad I just don't think it's something that I personally would choose for myself again. They do have water containers that you can pour yourself water they have clean tables for groups and for smaller individuals and they have a little patio outside as well I do see potential for it to be more busy but I do feel that the menu is pretty particular and I wasn't a fan I also should mention that they do have vegetarian options on the menu as well

Wanted to grab a Masala Chai on a winter's day in between work errands…read more Unfortunately it was pretty much a $5 milk. It was bad. It came warm, it wasn't even hot, just warmer than room temperature. I didn't even pay attention so I don't know if she made me a new one or not. It came out regular hot, not steamy hot but at this rate it's better than the first attempt. Sad to say it was mostly just a hint of clover and cinnamon. Barely any chai. It was mostly milk. I like my chai and the odd winter I will make it. I had 3 sips, did some work on my phone and threw it out as it wasn't worth the calories to consume. what a waste Definitely not coming back for chai

We wandered in for lunch while exploring Kensington Market. The place is comfortable and welcoming…read morewith a funky boho feel. Our server was sweet, prompt and knowledgeable, answering our questions for info and giving her opinion when asked. We ordered fried shrimp and gyoza for appetizers. I ordered chilaquiles for my entree and my friend ordered teriyaki chicken. Our food was served in a timely manner, hot and fresh. We said @we ordered way too much'l but we ate almost every bite it was so good. The breaded shrimp was so crisp and flavorful. Gyoza was savory and perfectly cooked. I loved my entree and my friend said it was the best teriyaki she had ever had. Our server gave us advice about things to see in the area beyond the market. The price was not cheap, but not exorbitant either. Very pleasant experience and probably the best meal of our trip to Toronto.

My friend and I were searching for live music on a Friday night and decided to head over to…read moreKensington. We immediately heard singing from Film Cafe and decided to stop in. Their in-house singer, Seu, performed a mix of acoustic pop covers, latin songs, and reggae. The restaurant offers entertainment or events every single night of the week, including movie nights, karaoke, trivia night, and comedy. From the café, I ordered the Tipsy Spicy Chai (chai tea, spices, Fireball, Rum, ginger, simple syrup, and cinnamon). The cocktail was warm and tasted like fall - delicious. I also had the takoyaki from their Japanese menu which was a bit pricey ($13 for 6 pieces), but tasted good nonetheless. We came again on a Tuesday and stopped in for their Taco Tuesday promo (2 for $10). I had the carnitas and fish taco which were both quite big and filling. Would definitely stop by again as it's a great place to hang out with friends and listen to some great music in a casual yet welcoming environment.

Came here for brunch for a girls day out and what a little gem! We came on a Thursday afternoon and…read moreit wasn't busy so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. I ordered their chicken kaarage with mochi waffles. The chicken was fried with a light batter. Crispy on the outside and the meat (chicken thigh) was moist and juicy. The waffles were crispy and chewy and stretchy with a hint of sweetness. The yuzu sauce was refreshing paired well with chicken.The dish came with a side of salad which helped balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken and mochi. We also ordered their pistachio souflle pancake and it was delectable. It was light, airy and fluffy. The pistachio sauce was creamy, nutty and aromatic without being too sweet. I also liked how it came with fruits on the side. I also ordered their hojicha latte, which was one of the best ones I've had. It was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of tea flavor. The milk foam had the perfect velvety texture and it came with a pretty latte art. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch they offer here. It is a pretty simple cafe, so don't expect it to be all decked out because it's not those instagramable cafes. But the food were solid and it's a great option for a small group brunch as they don't have many tables and they don't have large tables at all (the best is to 4 people or less). Staff is very limited but it could be because we went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy. They have a QR code for you to scan and you can order directly from there and food came fairly quickly shortly after we placed our order. I would definitely return when I'm back in town.

I ordered the Wafu Carbonara after seeing decent reviews on Yelp, with the only critique being that…read morethe dish could be a bit dry. Hoping to get ahead of it, I requested the kitchen make it "more saucy." That was a huge mistake. Instead of actual sauce, it tasted like they literally just dumped water into the dish to thin it out. What arrived was a bland, watery, and completely tasteless mess. It was so flavorless that I had to aggressively add my own salt and pepper just to make it palatable. The photo speaks volumes--it was completely ruined. The service was cold and entirely hands-off. Our waitress took our order and then performed a total disappearing act. She never checked back in on us to see how the food was, and we literally never saw her again for the rest of our meal. The Verdict Between a ruined $22.50 plate of pasta and non-existent service, this place is a hard pass. Will not be returning for brunch.

Their food is amazing! What's great is you can get it to go and then drive a minute down to the…read morelake and and eat at one of the picnic tables. A friend said they're a Croque Monsieur one of the best they've had.

DELICIOUS crepes and excellent service! Cute little cafe that gets busy and super loud between…read more11am-12pm on the weekend (before or after is more manageable to have a conversation!) The crepe was flavourful but very light. I would consider it as a snack/appetizer instead of a meal. The presentation was pretty too. The parking wasn't difficult to find. There's lots of street parking nearby.

We came here because my boyfriend said that the banh mi was super good here and we had to try it…read more We shared the BBQ beef banh mi, the bugolgi beef banh mi, and the ube coconut smoothie. All of these sounded super promising however we felt a bit disappointed because it didn't taste like actual banh mi - more like a fusion sandwich. They didn't use the traditional banh mi baguette but rather we got a cut of a longer baugette. He did say how the banh mi before was really good here so unsure why they changed their products. :( I did appreciate how they warmed up the meat. The ube coconut smoothie's first sip was also really good but then we were left with a large chunk of shaved ice. This drink was definitely 80% ice and 20% liquid. Service was nice though and the cafe is super cute.

4.5/5! Tried this place for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. I had the…read morebang mi box and shared it with a friend, and we also ordered the signature milk teas. Overall, we really enjoyed the food! I loved how the box was filled with lots to try - there was the banh mi, the waffle fries, the spring rolls, the fresh rolls, and the mango/shrimp salad. You can customize the specifics of what goes inside your box btw. At the end, we were very full after the meal. I definitely think the box is a great thing to order and share between two people. Our box also came with a cute little message inside! Fun fact: this cafe is used a lot for local kpop meet ups and events. When we visited, the place was being set up for an ATEEZ event for the next day. For any anime/kpop fans, there are also sticker and photo card machines here!