We were tourists and looking for a small bite before we headed to the airport and so glad we came here! They had a lot of great dessert items as well as some savory items, sandwiches and appetizers. Their arancini might be one of the best I've had outside of Italy. It was perfect! We also had a cutie of gelato items and they were delicious. I really enjoyed this stop! read more

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I was in the area attending a festival and was craving for some ice cream so I decided to get it from here. I got their cookies and cream flavor and it was amazing. The ice cream was very smooth, loved it! read more

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I thought the tiramisu gelato on the waffle cone not only was tasty but a generous amount of the creamy dessert was impressive. I would recommend this sweet concoction. Eat away! It was quite airy with no other customers. Thinking it was near closing time when I visited. They had a couple of flat screen TVs with the same NBA basketball game being televised. read more

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Food: 4 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Fill Factor: Satisfied I am rarely in Little Italy but for some reason this year I decided to check out the Taste of Little Italy and while walking around had a craving for some sweets so dropped in this place. The menu consists of ice cream, waffles, crepes, sandwiches and my favourite milkshake among other things. I immediately gravitated towards the waffles and milkshake naturally. I ended up ordering the Nervoso waffle (espresso ice cream, chocolate chips and chocolate sauce) as well as a canoli milkshake. The espresso ice cream was great with a nice coffee taste and the waffle was fluffy and soft. I didn't find the waffle to be overly sweet as well which is great in my book. As for the milkshake, there were chunks of canoli in there which I wasn't really expecting as I thought the canoli would be ground down to much smaller pieces. The taste was just like a vanilla milkshake so I am not sure if it was worth it to order this instead of just a regular milkshake. I probably would not order this again. In terms of service, it was fairly busy when I was there due to the festival so I found the service to be ok but nothing amazing. I was on the patio which had a lot of seating and was really nice to be on a hot summer day. Overall I had a nice experience here at Sicilian Cafe. I enjoyed the ice cream waffle though I did find things a tad on the pricier side but despite that would definitely return. read more

Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Nervoso waffle - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really good coffee, and nice servers, foods always been good and the desserts are really what shines. But if you have somewhere to be and you're looking for a quick dine in -- doesn't matter how empty and slow it is inside it'll take forever to get your bill. read more

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We stopped in late afternoon for a Sicilian & Spanish coffee. Quiet, clean & empty this time of day. Couldn't resist a scoop of spumoni ice cream. Definitely recommend all three. Service was quick and friendly. Would absolutely return. read more

Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Sicilian & Spanish coffees. Spumoni ice cream. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was such a cool find in Toronto. Gotta say it was the worth the 30 minute walk I took lol. When we first came in, there was no host but the waitress told us to sit anywhere we like. One guest wanted an order super specific and I thought perhaps maybe the restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate it but to my surprise, they did. It also came out pretty fast as well. I'm surprised that with the size of the food - it didn't have to take long. I ordered a Nervoso crepe and oh my god...it was huge lol. I just wanted a small dessert after I had poutine (earlier) and didn't expect a massive crepe right infront of me. Regardless, I finished it and every bite was delicious. The server was attentive and such a pleasure to have around. read more

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I am very disappointed in Sicilian for how I was treated at the cafe yesterday. It was a busy night but our server never once came by to check in to take our order etc. I was always flagging her down. Had to wait 20 minutes to place our order, and waited over 45 minutes after that just for the server to tell us she never even put our order through to the kitchen yet (leaving us sitting around) and that the crepe machine was broken. If she put the order through at the proper time I would have got my order, as others around me who came after us got their crepes. Wasted over an hour an a half of my time here for nothing. I was patient but she thought she could gloss over serving us, giving more attention to larger parties. Her excuse was that everyones been waiting - but from what I saw we were sadly just stuck with her poor service. The other waitresses were working hard getting orders out. No apologies from her either and the other dessert we got should have been on the house. She has dark hair and brows, lots of ear piercings and a bad attitude. I have been frequenting Sicilian for over 20 years and my family has been for even longer and I will no longer be returning. read more

I always IN for sweet and staying out late on a Saturday night! After having Japanese sushi, we looking for a place for a night Cap and my date suggested going to Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe for some crepes! She really knows how I roll! Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe is not one of those girly Cafe... Nothing Girly with Leaf's Game showing on TV (aside from the Leaf's being girly and they suck big time..?? that's a different story!) Freshly made Crepes/Waffles seems to be the most popular thing on the menu... So we decided to share a ice cream crepes... that was so yummy... but the tiramisu was one of the worst and the driest one I ever have! SKIP the cake!! Order anything else but that!! I have to give credit for Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe to stay open till 3 AM on Friday and Saturday night... What's better to have one of those crepes after a whole night of drinking? read more

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Come for the cannoli and not for the bruschetta. On a rainy Saturday, there was plenty of tables available in the afternoon. The desserts looked delicious so we ordered the original and hazelnut cannoli and since we wanted something salty to go with it, we also ordered the bruschetta. The bruschetta were disappointing. It tasted like a mild chunky salsa over toast. It looked nice, but I could have made that taste better for a cheaper price. The cannoli were delicious and pretty big. The original was good but I really liked the hazelnut spread in the hazelnut cannoli. Overall, the service was patient and friendly, the cannoli were delicious, but the bruschetta was a real bummer. If I ever return, I would want to try their crepes because they looked read more

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They should get perfect stars because there icecream is that good and priced great why don't they get perfect stars .it's because of the bad service they seem angry Like if you walk in there your making them work . It's been like this for years . There icecream can be found all over the GTA at most bakeries and high end stores . Bad energy always from staff . If all care about is tips work on your attitude . read more

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All the gelato flavours taste amazing. My favourites right now are the tiramisu and hazelnut. never disappointed. Even the pastries and cakes and delicious. Can't wait to keep coming back to try more. read more

I've been to Sicilian Sidewalk café plenty of times and I really like it! I find the prices to be reasonable, the food and the portions are great, the coffee drinks are very enjoyable and the staff is always friendly. I never felt rushed at this café; it's always comfortable and fun. I also love their big menu and the variety of food, desserts, and drinks! Every time I visit this café I've only seen one server for the entire place (I've been there during the mornings only) and when it gets a tad bit packed the service can get slow. I see people at the cafe a bit upset with the slow service, but what can the server do? There is only one person for the entire place, that person can't serve 10 people at once. The place needs more waiters/waitresses! I've only had one bad experience at Sicilian Sidewalk Café which was that my water glass was not cleaned properly, it had a funky smell and it totally grossed me out. Despite that, I gave this place another shot and had a yummy and clean experience. I plan to enjoy this café again! read more

Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I came here after we had dinner at another restaurant. This cafe is really cute and nice because the waitress doesn't bug you and rush you to leave. The only flaw is that the waitress did not check on us after we placed our initial orders. We would have liked to have received waters with our orders. I had to leave our table to ask the waitress to bring us glasses of water. I had to do this twice before she brought them to us. I also had to track the waitress down to order another latte. I just wish she would have checked on us to see if we needed anything. This experience was definitely a 2 out of 5. However my friends really enjoyed the desserts that they purchased. The crepe with ice cream is huge and it looked delicious! My friend loved it! Another idea for this cafe would be to offer gluten free entrees and desserts. read more

*3.5 stars* This is my go to place when my friends and I are craving crepes/waffles when in Little Italy. Prices are reasonable- I think it was roughly $8 for a waffle and $7 for a crepe and the portions are large. There's a wide selection of desserts so you may end up mulling over the menu for awhile. It's a cute, old school mom and pop cafe feel to it which is a nice contrast to other places that go for the stark white or dark espresso wood decor. I chose the Tanti Baci crepe which is a crepe with 2 large scoops of bacio ice cream, nutella and hazelnut inside. Delicious. I also had the Americano which I left unfinished. Halfway through, I found it to be bitter. Meh...maybe I'll just stick to the desserts next time. read more

Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Tanti Baci crepe - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here the other night to show my cousin Little Italy in Toronto. The service was actually quite good this time and there was no freezer burn in my ice cream. This place will remain my 'go to' stop when in Little Italy. read more

I came here with two of my friends to eat desserts and avoid the cold(it was 10 p.m. on Friday night) Food: We ordered different variations of ice cream + whipped cream + drizzled sauce. I ordered chocolate ice cream with whipped cream drizzled in caramel sauce. What I found interesting was that the chocolate ice cream was covered with a thin layer of chocolate. It was delicious!! Just the right amount of sweets to end the night! Service: A friendly young lady took our order and gave us our order. The only thing that she was not able to do was split the bill (due to large crowds coming in after World Cup matches). Atmosphere: It was warm and cozy- the lighting was dimmed, so that people can enjoy food and talk. Although it was really crowded that day, we still had a good time. I would visit here again to try other items! read more

I would rate my overall experience as 3.5! They have a medium sized outdoor area and we were seated quickly! The service was just okay.. There were sweet servers and there were others that seemed to rush everything and that's the main reason I gave it a 3.5. I ordered Tiramisu ice cream which was DELICIOUS! The ice cream it self deserves a 5 star! It was served with biscuits soaked in espresso and topped with whipped cream and coco powder! It is a must! It's average priced; we got a beer, cider and shared the Ice cream, the total price was about $25. read more

This is my default place to come for dessert if I happen be in the area. The gelato ice cream is excellent and the choices are pretty good. read more

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One of my favourite spots to bring the kiddos for breakfast / lunch!!! Very laid back atmosphere. What I feel to be great prices, coupled with a very friendly eating experience. Wether it be for breakfast for late night snack, it's always an enjoyable experience. read more

I met a friend of mine here. It was in the snowy Sunday afternoon before closing. There were not so many customers, but I felt relaxed. There were TVs and there were many seats and tables. They have lots of desserts and pastries. They have varieties of coffee and espresso and combination of espresso and Ice cream. They have tea and juice, too. It is nice. The prices are pretty reasonable. I really liked this place. Desserts and pastries are very delicious. The service was good. The young lady with a pair of glasses was very kind and gentle. I would love to come back there again. read more

Several weeks ago, I finally decided to venture here after seeing the delicious looking pics on the page for this cafe. I was not disappointed by the experience. Having recently become a big waffle fanatic, the two ice-cream flavors on my Tutto Noce waffle held their shape for quite awhile and if they did start to melt, did it at a leisurely pace. Both flavors were also tasty even though I prefered the hazelnut flavored Nocciola. The waffle was also firm enough that it did not soften too quickly under the liquid weight of the frozen creams. I also had a Rocca Noce blended frozen cocktail and I could taste the distinctiveness of the Frangelico through all that creamy sweetness of the irish cream de cocoa, the nocciola ice-cream and the whipped cream topping. I will definitely be back again in the warmer months to satisfy another Italian-style waffle and ice-cream craving :-) read more

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A cafe located in the heart of Little Italy neighbourhood. A nice place to drop by and take a rest. I only took out one of the baked goods and it tasted good so I would like to say I do like this cafe. read more

You need to come here! Friendly staff, good gelato, and the best best best prosciutto panini.

i gave 3 stars because the sorbet is made with syrup instead of real fruits (well can't expect too much i guess), but it's a lovely treat in summertime, sitting in nice little patio is just so relaxing. sicilian coffee is thumbs up! read more

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I'm changing my original review. The service is so bad here that after 10 minutes, I did not get so much as a hello. I actually walked out ahead of a server who had nothing at all to say. read more

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So worth the drive from Mississauga. Understaffed at times but their friendly and apologetic. Great ambience, great selection and lots to choose from read more

When I was much younger I used to often go to this spot because I felt that it was a legitimate cultural experience. It made me feel exotic. All fancy and sophisticated.... mainly because the name didn't rhyme with Boffee Bime. Of course, I had never really figured that real Italian culture had nothing to do with generic ice cream slopped over fat batter waffles. There is a nice patio though. If by "nice" you mean "you can sit outside". read more

I don't think I've ever had good service at the Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe, yet, somehow I always manage to find myself back there. It's got a large patio which is great for people watching - if you can get a seat. Most recently I had the Tanti baci crepe - nutella and crushed hazelnuts in between the crepe layers, which is then folded over two generous scoops of baci ice cream. Putting the nutella and hazlenuts in between the crepe layers was a little detail, but genius - it was like a layer of cake wrapped around the ice cream. I found it weird that the server brought my coffee with the milk already in the coffee, instead of on the side like most places; I don't remember them doing that before. I suggest the owners hire more staff to serve patrons more efficiently, but I guess they figure if people keep coming back, they don't need to. read more

Dessert is solid here. Crepe, Waffle, Tartufo, etc.... Get some ice cream. Try the coffee and zabajone flavours. Zabajone is wine and egg nog. It sounds weird, but trust me it's good. The service is taking a beating in these reviews, but mainly it's because they're busy. At peak times just be a bit more aggressive about getting their attention and you'll be fine. Service is friendly, but it's just slow when there are lots of patrons. They have a laid back vibe. To some degree, that's part of the territory. The patio is also in a perfect location on College, on a bend in the road, so you can see a long way off. read more

In the sea of restaurants, gelaterias and bars that is Little Italy, I think you'd have to live here a lifetime to visit every jaunty establishment...but when the summer comes, my focus hones in on places with a) patios, b) booze and c) dessert. So how exciting is it to find a place that combines all three? Sicilian's is just that...a great place to hang out pre-dinner, after-dinner or maybe FOR dinner if you've got a mammoth sweet tooth. They've got a lovely patio, friendly wait staff and, on really nice summer nights, a line out the door! But let's be honest, the thing that really whips people up about this place (pun totally intended) is the dessert. And it's a well-deserved hype. Whether you're craving cake, pie, crepes, waffles, tartufo or sundaes...they have it all...and it's most likely smothered in chocolate, carmel, whip cream and/or nutella to boot. But the best thing has got to be the gelato itself. Authentic Italian flavours (bacio, nocciola, pistachio, spumoni...you name it, they've got it) that melt in your mouth, make your tastebuds rejoice and then travel to your hips where they set up camp (much to my chagrin). But it's so good, it doesn't matter...and if that's not enough and you want more? You can buy your very own tub of each flavour and take them home where you can chill out on your own patio and indulge. A great neighbourhood establishment with a bustling atmosphere that everyone can appreciate. With alcohol and coffees also available, there's something for everyone. Another bonus? Pretty inexpensive too! read more

Location: 712 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1C3 Price: $$ Service: Good This place has one of the best waffle in Toronto! It is just sooo good... Crunch on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. I am usually a crepe person but man was I disappointed with their crepe. It was hard and thick- not good at all. If you are choosing between the two, definitely go with the waffle. It was amazeballs and the waffle goes with all the flavours that they have! The server was really nice and checked up on us often. Verdict: must try! read more

Good gelato. We got pistachio, mint choc chip, tiramisu and banana. The banana was a little artificial tasting (if you want the best, go across the street to Dolce Gelato), but still good, but the tiramisu was awesommmme! Nice friendly service by the young guy in there. read more

I don't know much about the italian food culture aside from pastas, pizzas, and calzones, but when it comes to ice cream and gelato, I'm all for it. After one of my cousins said that the gelato crepes at Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe were the best ever, I knew I had to try for myself. The place has a nice patio, and I imagine it would be a pretty popular spot in the summer. The prices of the desserts were very reasonable, bordering on the side of cheap for the portions that you get. There were three of us and we ordered a crepe to share and found the portions to be just enough. Mind you though we already had a lot to eat before that. Tanti Bacci Crepe -Bacci ice cream, Hazlenuts, Nutella chocolate spread, and whipped cream I think my cousin wasn't too far off from describing it as the best crepe he's had in Toronto. It was in fact very very good. It looks so simple, but it was the little details that made it much better than some other crepes I've had. First off, the whipped cream was real whipped cream. None of that artificial stuff that comes from a can. It was so creamy and really smooth. The two generous scoops of ice cream itself was like eating Ferrero Rocher. it had little bits of hazelnut inside the ice cream that somehow were still crunchy despite being refrigerated with the ice cream. The actual hazelnut bits gave it extra crunch, and weren't stale like some nuts you get from other crepe places. What impressed me the most was the crepe. it was made to just the right thickness and had a nice elasticity/chewiness to it. I think I would've enjoyed eating just the crepe by itself. I also wanted to point out that the chocolate sauce and crepe was folded in a way that the ice cream did not make the crepe soggy when it melted. Hard to explain, but as a result of it, even the last bite tasted like eating a fresh new crepe. I can't vouch for anything else on the menu, but from this one dessert alone, II would definitely come back again. read more

What I've come to expect from a good Italian bakery/cafe is the selection and assortment of said baked goods coupled with delicious Italian pressed coffee. That's sort of what I received here. The pastries I was really looking forward to, were very limited, so I wasn't that impressed. First off, the sweets weren't on display, everything is ordered off a menu. This would be fine, if only they didn't tell you to ask the waitress about the pastries written on the menu. Often times, people don't know what some particular pastries are called or even look like, so the display, in my opinion, is important. Unfortunately, they only had three cakes in the window, which were also the only ones available. In addition to perhaps a handful of other things, it was disappointing from what I'm used to and prefer. They have crepes and waffles- but I gotta say, I'm personally not really going to an Italian Cafe for things I can get at any dessert place. If you are, it's here and they look good. They have ice cream too, I give them that. I ordered two different types of cannoli which I think are a staple dessert in a cafe like this. They were fair sized, tasted good, but the consistency of cream was a bit too runny and soft for both the pistachio and original chocolate chip. Not like the denser, creamier whipped mascarpone you would expect in a great cannoli, really. The latte and iced tea were fine, nothing different, great or fancy. Overall, I'd choose another cafe in this area of Little Italy, personally. There are several alternatives around which have more selection, fresh baked breads and pastries. I was really tempted to walk 2 minutes east for something more. read more

I have tried to understand time and time again what the big deal about this place is. Have visited several times and still just don't get it. The service is bad, the food is just ok. It must be the patio then. read more

This place still does and always will have a place in my heart. That being said, I'm much too patient for my own good. Service does suck, but if you can wait it out or are in a group that doesn't mind waiting around and just talking the ice cream and drinks are quite delicious. Have gone here about 5 or 6 times now. Very slow to greet, but talking with others made that ALMOST forgivable. Almost. After finally getting service I almost always have the Meccanotte Waffle and a Mafioso (vodka poured over lemon ice). Honestly that drink, to me, makes the place worth it. The waffle is delicious, combining flavors amazingly, with delicious sauces and ice creams. And the lemon ice is to die for. Waiters did take a long time to take plates away, and even when they did, it took about 30 to 45 minutes between the time they cleared our table and the time they gave us our bill. Overall, 3 stars is the most I can give it, mostly because the service is just so terrible. I would also recommend going during the annual "Taste of Little Italy". You get live music and entertainment while waiting for the waitress to serve you :) read more

I got the pazza I just really wanted a crepes no ice cream but didn't have it on the menu but it was still good. My bf had sorbet he didn't like it very much and parking was nearly impossible on Saturday night read more

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The waffles were amazing, my favourite was the Tanti Baci waffle, the desserts don't lack flavor but our server needed a scoop of ice cream himself because he was very bland. read more

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This is another excellent patio for people watching in Little Italy. Open quite late. They serve all sorts of coffees, ice creams, plus ice cream and coffee combinations. YUM. The waffles are flippin huge and come topped with mounds of ice cream. Good for sharing. Nor can you go wrong with the nutella crepe topped with hazelnuts. Service can sometimes be a tad slow, but nothing too unreasonable. read more