I have been this place several times with my colleagues. The place is very close to my office and they offer discounts to us. I like this place especially for the Classic Turkish breakfast sandwiches, Muffins, and Turkish latte. The staff members are amazing and efficient. read more

Simit & Chai - @SimitChai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Place was cute & walking distance to our Airbnb. It was small, but a good amount of people came for the coffee or Togo orders. The staff was friendly- we tried the turkey, it had cheese and cucumbers on it. It was extra refreshing & more filling than anticipated. They had a case of baked goods as well! read more

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How much do you expect a bagel with salmon and a coffee to cost? That's right, $23! How did you know? Yeah no, this place is over-hyped and overpriced. I've tried to like it. First time I got a chai latte with some weird chai and it literally had chunks of herbal tea leaves in it. It was a feature of this herbal chai. The food that sits out doesn't look the freshest, at least the first time I went and saw it. It had meat and cheese and looked like it was sitting for a long time. The smoked salmon bagel was average. The bagel is called simit so I guess that's why it's more expensive. To get avocado on the sandwich is an extra $3.50 and it's not even fresh, it's mush and it tastes like it may be processed. Not actual avocado pieces. About 1 tablespoon of avocado mush for $3.50 extra. Only good thing was the Turkish coffee but it wasn't as good as I've had other places. Overall disappointing experience. It's too bad Constantinople Bakery is closed because that was the best Turkish coffee with food we had in the area. read more

If you want to try Turkish breakfast. This is a very nice place. Staffs are super friendly. Nice vibe and tasty food. Would love to go back again here soon. read more

On a cold and rainy Toronto day I found myself day dreaming about chai. Enter: Simit & Chai. This toasty spot on King Street West is home to a darling Turkish bakery serving sweets like baklava and brownies and savories like simit sandwiches and spreads of sweet red pepper, fava bean and olive. A simit is a thin, round bread ring covered in sesame seeds and often called a Turkish bagel. You can top your simit with the aforementioned spreads plus cold cuts and cheeses. Simit & Chai also do all manner of coffee beverages. If you're not a coffee person there's still plenty to love here, namely the chai but also the Istanbul Fog! Their nicely spicy masala chai latte is available with regular milk and soy and almond milk are also available. read more

I've always heard about Turkish bagels and have wanted to try them so I'm very happy that we finally have our very own Turkish cafe in Toronto. I got the classic bagel with cream cheese and tomato. My perfect bagel is described as being crispy with a whole bunch of seeds on top and that is exactly what I got! The texture and freshness is really what makes these bagels delicious. On to the drinks..... I was really disappointed with my Istanbul Fog chai. It tasted like frothy milk. I was hoping for a slight hint of flavour somewhere. The cute interior and funny signage made the cafe very comfortable to be in. I'd love to bring my laptop in to sit there and catch up on work! read more

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Love this place. The bagels are delicious, and the little pastries filled with olive paste and cheese are incredible. Amazing place. read more

Feel like I'm in Istanbul again . Love their tea, Turkish coffee, the Simits are authentic and come with delicious (more North American) fillings! Shaskshouska so fragrant and piping hot. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet. Perfect for reading or a date. Sigh. I can live here! The staff are also lovely. read more

Ok pork is legal in Turkey and you can find it in touristy areas, I was told it wasn't. However, it's still not consumed with smit and most people don't eat it. Rest of my review still stands. --------------------------------------------------- Let's start with the good. Simit itself(bagel) was very good, toasty and with a strong taste. However, if you're going to serve Simit, at least have the traditional toppings offered with Simit. Majority of the Simit was served sort of pork, even the turkey topping is an addition. Fyi, Pork is illegal in turkey and they have historically never bred pigs. Next issue is price, $14 dollars for a bagel with cold turkey slices? This is the cheapest street food in turkey. Nice vibe and all, just make an educated decision that you're paying $$ for a glorified bagel with western toppings which has nothing to do with authentic simits. read more

The staple for me at Simit & Chai is the vegan simit. Loaded with cucumber, fava bean and olive paste, it's reasonably priced for the area at about $6. If you like sweets, their Şekerpare, a dense cookie soaked in honey, is worth trying too. I love the moist and crumbly texture. As for drinks, I've only had the Istanbul Fog, but the drink felt more standard and was not particularly a standout for me. Either way, this is a comfortable spot with decent food to spend some time at. read more

Simit & Chai - The Vegan simit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As a hungry, hungry girl (and boy) we were getting a bit impatient waiting for our order but everything was delicious, filling and made with care we forgot about the wait! We ordered the Poseidon, Original (I think) and two Turkish coffees. Delicious...I don't think you can go wrong ordering here. Beautiful space, generous portions, kind staff, and delicious food. Perfect place for a breakfast date, friendly meeting or quiet workspace. The decor is really calming. The steel plates gave me a good dose of nostalgia. P.S. John's beard is glorious! read more

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Came here on two separate occasions for a light lunch. Tried the Shakshuka the first time, which is served in a hot pan with tomato sauce and poached eggs with simit on the side for dipping. It was decent but I found the spice/ herb taste a bit strong. The second time, I decided to try their simit bagel sandwich and loved it! I got the Poseidon which has cream cheese, smoke salmon and I think arugula? The sesame aroma from the sesame simit really made it stand out from a regular bagel sandwich. The only thing I took off a star for was the price, it's a bit on the pricey side for a bagel sandwich. read more

Simit & Chai - Poseidon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Come for the Simits, stay for the Chai. At Simit & Chai, you will be saying Chaiyaiyai. All kidding aside, S&C is excellent and I honestly believe that they make the best bagels in Toronto. Highly recommend their Turkish Coffee and the Poseidon which has cream cheese, smoke salmon and arugula. read more

I'm so glad I tried this place out! Definitely worth the drive during the morning rush hour. Tea was steeped, authentic and aromatic just how we middle easterns like it. Simit was fresh and the perfectly salted, reminiscent of my days in Istanbul. I can now happily check this place off my Toronto bookmarks list. read more

Simit & Chai - Burek, Cream cheese and smoked salmon on simit with steeped tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really tasty and in house made Simit spot in Toronto. I've dined in a several times for brunch and have picked up Simit and pastries during the lock down. Always super fresh and delicious. There are lots of vegetarian/vegan options as well. I highly recommend Simit & Chai Co for brunch or snack to go. read more

I was taken here by my Turkish friend after him raving about it for a week. Once I finally got to try Simit & Chai I can see what all the buzz was about. I tried several kinds of simit(Turkish bagel) that day including cream cheese simit, Nutella simit, and smoked salmon simit. My favourite was the smoked Salmon. It was very filling and very fresh! The Turkish coffee is very bitter and authentic. All the food is freshly made by the couple who owns the cafe. The couple told me that if they can't actually make the food or desserts then they will not sell it. The decor was very cool and simple! I definitely plan to go back and just relax there! read more

Simit & Chai - Regular simit and the smoked salmon simit with Turkish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such an amazing cozy spot. I went on a Saturday morning for coffee. I got the Turkish latte which was divineeee. My husband got the drip coffee and my friend got a Turkish coffee. I highly recommend the Turkish coffee latte. Which unlike the Turkish coffee was not bitter but flavourful. The place is nice and quiet and is great to get work done. read more

Simit & Chai - Turkish latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I liked the authenticity of the food but not the atmosphere. This place specializes in Simit which is a traditional Turkish bread that is very similar to a bagel but a bit biger and a bit thinner. Their authenticity comes in with their pairings of salmon , turkey and whatnot with other toppings such as olive paste, basterma meat etc. You really need to try this place at least once, you won't find anything like it in gta as far as I know. They have other great drinks on the menu, like the Turkish coffee, Turkish tea, or what I tried was what they called the dirty chai latte which was a spiced masala tea latte. They have other pastries available and some yummilicious deserts. The tables weren't cleaned for us and it's pretty much self serve, so take it as it is! read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really great spot to grab casual food and tea/coffee! The cafe is somewhat small but has a nice modern interior design. The cafe offers simit, a type of bagel, with an array of different fillings. The bagels were delicious and reasonably priced. They also offer some unique drinks, like Turkish coffee and some unique tea drinks, as well as the standard coffee and espresso beverages. I ordered the Shakshuka bunch while I was there - I wouldn't consider this a must order but it was decent and filling! Would recommend checking this place out but wouldn't go completely out of my way to visit! read more

Always fresh and friendly. Prices are a bit high for what you get, but do enjoy the ambiance and don't mind supporting local businesses. I usually get the traditional and is very filling. The Simit is large and nice and thin so not too much bread. I recommend trying anything with feta as well - great quality and so tangy. Can't afford to go every week but a nice place to meet a friend. read more

Craftfully prepared bagels with a wonderous ambiance. Strong focus on healthy and tasteful food options - so happy to see Turkish coffee and Masala chai among the beverage menu, and many forms of cream cheese simit (bagel) among the food menu. Love at first sight. Perfect place to get work done, take a friend or date, or to escape for a small while. 5/5 read more

There isn't a lot of seating inside, but if you can get a spot, you're golden. They've got a great selection of coffee beverages, but their bakery selection really stands out. The staff is super friendly and un-assuming, without even a hint of the "holier-than-thou" barista vibe. All in all, this is a great stop if you're looking for a warm drink. And if you can get a seat, the view of King Street provides plenty of opportunity for people watching. read more

I had a Irish fog tea. It was alright. As a London fog lover, this was nothing like it. Not as sweet or creamy. Next I got vanilla latte. The latte was great. Nice and flavourful. The staff are friendly. Place is clean and new. read more

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4.5/5. A gem in "West King West" which is a bit spotty in terms of good local businesses. This place ticks off all the right boxes: friendly service, tasty food, unusual coffee and tea beverages, and an interior space that feels chic yet unpretentious. I've yet to try any of their hot dishes, but they all look great as they pass me by! read more

Found this place on an instagram tag and decided to go in. Got the Poseidon (smoked salmon bagel) which was nice but not a lot of flavour. I expected more spices but it was sort of bland. I ordered this delicious honey cookie which was worth every penny. Unfortunately, ordered the masala chai which is horrible. There was no spice. No masala. Just a latte really, loaded with more milk than necessary. For a place with "chai" in the name, I expect some good chai to be served. Value is okay for what you get, definitely on the higher side. If the quality was better I would be happy with the price. It isn't unfortunately. read more

Honestly just not that great. It was interesting to try a new food that I am unfamiliar with, however I was let down. The simits. Essentially firm, less doughy bagels, were interesting to try but just weren't very enjoyable. Very dry, compounded by the generally dry topping offerings. read more

Tasty spot. Some things are hit or miss. They were pretty busy on the weekend morning I visited. I loved one of the soft pastries I ordered...sh#t! It was sooooooo soft...how did they do it? Other things like the tea cookies were way too sweet for me. The huge sandwich bagel that's all over the Yelp pix...it was good, but not worth the trip I made for it. I like their Turkish influence and could see others from Turkey inside as it seems a bit of a cultural spot. Their WiFi didn't work and you need a key with an enormous keychain to use the bathroom. Interior is cute and inviting; however, grab a table if you can! I'd stop in for that pastry if I was in the area, but wouldn't make a trip unless I was longing for a Turkey-inspired cafe! read more

I have gotten their turkish simit, although super simple with cucumbers and very small amount of pesto spread , it was quite delicious. I'm super curious to try the smoke salmon now. I also gotten their Turkish fog , its steep tea with milk ,taste very similar to london fog but stronger. Overall very cute place but dont expect to be full , i think the simits are a snack more than a lunch IMO, but its a bit pricey which is why its one star down read more

Simit & Chai - Turkey simit with turkish fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is adorable. Decor is lovely; very simple and neat, lots of space. When İ saw the menu, my mouth started to water seeing the word "simit." İ have not been able to find a good and decent simit place in Toronto. But here? İt was amazing. We ordered to go, to take back to the office. We waited awhile, other people behind us in line recieved their simits before we did. 4 stars for the simit. İ gave a minus 1 becuase of how unhappy the staff were. Except for the girl with the blue lipstick taking orders, she was so happy and friendly, chatting up customers. Everyone else? Cranky. Perhaps they didn't have their turkish coffee in the morning... read more

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I have been meaning to try this place out for a while, and I finally did today. It was amazing. I had a dirty chai latte and a Simit sandwich called the 'Poseidon.' Everything was fresh and tasted great. I like that their chai latte is not sweet, like a lot of other local places. (You can add sugar to taste.) The interior decoration is very cool, with a lot of seating. There is a small outdoor patio. It seems a lot like a typical Queen/King west hipster spot, except completely devoid of any pretension. The service is excellent, with the main host and hostess (I assume were a couple or family) having their young kid around. They were very attentive and asked us how everything was when we were finished. Everything is made fresh in house, and you can see it being made as you order. I would definitely recommend this place, and will be returning. read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've frequented this place several times. It has seats so you can do some work as well. It's not noisy which is great because you can actually have a conversation! I only get the same thing: vegan simit. I only wish they had more vegan options (they have some vegan treats, but not food). Staff is friendly and efficient. read more

One of the best bagels and Shashuka I ever had. The turkish cafe and Latte were also great. A bit on pricy side but well worth it. Thumbs up! read more

Simit & Chai - Turkish cafe and late! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious! There's nothing better than a good Turkish-inspired breakfast, and this place is true to form. I was here with a Turk who got nostalgic the second we walked in the door. We had the menemen, spinach börek, and Nutella açma--all highly recommended! They have a range of coffee options, but I'd recommend a pot of Turkish tea--they serve it in the correct glasses, and it goes nicely with simit. The interior was chic, well lit, and not distracting in any way from the deliciousness. read more

Had a great lunch here with the team . The food was delicious, the service was quick ! read more

Simit & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really enjoy coming here. It's the one place my husband always wants to go to. He enjoys the simit with salmon, olive paste and cream cheese. I enjoy the street with I believe is the cream cheese with olive paste. The prices are a bit high for a bagel and cream cheese but it's good. We always get the tea to share. It's a huge pot and they serve with small glasses, it's nice to savor and enjoy especially when it's cold outside. The location is a bit away from the busy side of king west but it's still close and lots of residents from the area go there. The decor is simple with exposed bricks and live edge tables. It gets busy but there's enough seating for the ongoing traffic. The only complaint is a few times we went to pick up and they move slow. Like it's not a quick pay and go and their preorder service is no longer available (I forgot the app they used). read more

It was a wonderful experience and the simit was as good as the ones in Turkey. The staff was very friendly. I will definitely go again! read more

Simit & Chai - Simit with prosciutto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was one of my favorite coffee shops in Toronto! Vibes were great here. The person behind the counter was really friendly and explained to me what Turkish coffee was and what the special Turkish bakery items were. I got a Turkish latte and shared the shakshuka and a couple simits with my group, all of which were very yummy. I'm definitely coming back. Felt like a good place to do work (they have free WiFi too) or maybe next time I'll bring a book. read more

Simit & Chai - shaskshuka!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was stoked to be able to finally try out some Turkish coffee since I've read it was prepared quite differently than Western techniques. Now the coffee--not sure if we ordered the wrong thing, but the Turkish latte was just a tasteless milk liquid with no traces of caffeine! Perhaps we should have gone with Turkish coffee instead, but the latte should not taste that awful (couldn't finish it). Although disappointment was met, the spinach pastry was quite tasty. May return to give it a second shot just for the Turkish coffee. read more

Tried their Poseidon simit with avocado. Tasted decent but not sure if its worth $17. I think their price needs to be adjusted for what they are providing read more

What I thought I was getting: authentic Indian chai well spiced and simmered. What I got: watery black tea served by a child. I dislike it when people make their children work for them..unless this is supposed to add to the effect of feeling as if one is in India? read more