Absolutely loved it. My only complaint is that I don't live nearer so trips here for me won't be…read moretoo frequent. Very basic of me, but I love hamburgers. But adding the seasoning, some different toppings and touch from Persian cuisine works perfectly and where fusion feels perfectly natural and not contrived at all. The freshness and seasoning of the beef especially was the real highlight. I always love fresh cut fries which were made upon ordering. Automatically brings it up in my book. I believe it was the owner who was also there preparing the food. A wonderful, hospitable man and you know you're getting the dish the way it's intended. Really should be on a 'best of' list for burgers in the area if it isn't already.

Baba's Burger serves the most delicious burgers and sandwiches and has recently added weekend…read morebrunch to their menu. The owner and staff are very friendly and deeply care about providing high quality and tasty food and amazing service. We ordered "The New Orleans Eggs Benedict", "Triple Stack Pancakes", "Belgian Waffle" and "Real Swiss Mushroom Burger". We mixed and matched our pancakes and chose blueberry, chocolate chip and banana and all 3 were delicious. The New Orleans Egg Benedict had a nice caviar topping and was served with a generous portion of seasonal fruits. The waffle was delicious and fresh, served with fruits. The burger was one of the best burgers I've had. The beef patty was juicy, tender and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. There's ample parking spots available in front of the restaurant.

Fresh, healthy and filling! I've been here a couple of times now and it's a fantastic option for…read moreanyone looking for a filling and substantial meal that isn't your typical fast food. First off - the food in the menu photographs beautifully. The menu looks SO appetizing! I got the vegetarian grilled panini and it was huge!! It also came with a soup (two options, I got the tomato and sweet potato), so at $14 it was a great value. My colleague got a steak and smoked cheese panini which looked incredible as well, and the toppings and sandwiches were just SO fresh. They don't skimp out on the good stuff either, lots of tasty goat cheese on my sandwich...I'm drooling just remembering it! There is a seating area so you can dine in, or take your food to go. The service was friendly and efficient, you can tell they care about the food they're preparing. One thing I will mention - it's MESSY! Make sure you get napkins!

Recently discovered Porta Via on ubereats when I was looking for a new and hopefully healthy place…read morefor lunch and I'm so happy I found this place!! Ordered the chicken avocado wrap with salad AGAIN for lunch and I still love it. The food feels clean and healthy, and the salad is actually a generous portion with a tiny dressing (to keep my calories in check) Wish they could add healthy smoothies to the menu tho.

Classic and the same quality and service as in North York. Happy they added a second location…read moredowntown.

I was craving Greek food And…read moreRemembered Esquire was in my current area. That's a testament to their reputation that it was in the back of my mind. I ordered the chicken souvlaki dinner and was alarmed at the over $20 sticker price and upon paying they told me cash only. However The food quality and portions lived up to the hype and the huge price tag. I mean, look at the pictures. The Greek salad was by itself in a rather large box. The rice and potatoes were abundant and the chicken, the chicken skewer was humongous. Definitely worth the full $20 price. I can't wait for my next visit. And maybe I'll dine in next time as the seating looked vast and comfortable. An easy recommendation for all your greasy spoon favourites.

Came by this place many times. Decided to finally try this place with my dad…read more Ambiance - 3/5: at the back, it was almost like a little keepsake for the original owners. The front was decorated with Christmas decor. There is 1 washroom for ladies and 1 for gents. There were no paper towels in the bathroom. I appreciated the dedication to the original owners. There were newspaper clippings and their photos on the wall. They also incorporated them into the menu. Service - 2/5: we went around 1pm. We were the 2nd table seated and the 1st table was already well situated (already eating their mains). We were greeted and seated quickly (we got to choose our own spot). The server forgot to give us water for a very long time. It didn't come until we started eating the bread. I was going to ask when they brought the food out. My plate was dirty. I ordered the steak and no steak knife was provided. Although the server was nice, the service was severely lacking. Food - 3/5: the bread was cold and felt a little stale. It came with butter packets, a jar of olive oil and a small pot of spicy olive oil. I tried a few drops of the spicy olive oil. It is definitely spicy. Not sure what type of hot peppers are in there but there is also garlic. My dad got the salmon on the grill and I got the Ribeye AAA 10oz. The salmon came with risotto and veggies (can't choose the side - it comes preset). He said it was ok. I tasted a little bit. The salmon was good - moist. The risotto was a little too salty for me. For the ribeye, as mentioned, I didn't get a steak knife. So I was cutting into the steak with the dinner knife. At least it was tender enough to cut through. I ordered medium rare and it was pretty close. I'm a little surprised how light the sauce was. I chose vegetables and those are fine. The food is expensive but it's expected for a restaurant. Overall: 2.8/5 - not in the biggest rush to go back

Everything was perfect! Food was tasty, great portions, hot,…read morehomemade, fresh. Service was great & friendly. Highly recommend. Found my new go to place.

Stopped in for lunch with colleagues, our server was friendly and welcoming. Ordered chicken…read moresouvlaki dinners and a cheese burger. Food was well prepared and tasteful .

The service is always great, the staff are very welcoming and friendly…read more The food is generally good, some items are a hit or a miss but nothing out of the ordinary. We usually get breakfast which is on par with other breakfast restaurants. The wait time is usually none to minimal so you get seated quickly.

A Hidden Gem with NYC Vibes & Central Perk Charm!…read more Took my bestie to Ravine Cafe today for bunch to celebrate her birthday, and we are still buzzing. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere hit that perfect sweet spot, that classy but cozy, with a definite New York City energy. Think lots natural light with big windows, warm and welcoming lighting, and that effortless "cool" that made us feel like we have stepped into Central Perk. Only things missing is the big orange couch and the oversized coffee mugs. The menu? Bougie without the sting. We both had the eggs Benny, while mine was the Cajun shrimp (unique and flavourful), hers was the classic bacon Benny. They were both beautifully plated, yet surprisingly reasonable for the quality. What really sealed it was the service. Staff was attentive and smiley, but the owner stole the show, came by, chatted for a solid 15 minutes, and shared the restaurant's backstory. Felt like old-school hospitality, not rushed commercially influenced like most of the commercial restaurants in the area. Perfect for a brunch gathering, a date, or just pretending you are in a rom-com. We will for sure be back, and with more friends. Thank you for the great service and amazing food!

It was my son's birthday, we went fr breakfast. Very clean spacious place . Staff is very…read morewelcoming . Service was good , ambiance is good too . The breakfast was good

The restaurant seems a bit old and in the dingy side. Could use a facelift…read more On entry you are quickly acknowledged. I came for takeout of the 2 large pizza special. It took almost 1/2 to get the pizzas. The pizzas were well prepared but a bit on the smaller side of large. The toppings were a bit sparse and the pepperonis were very small in size. Overall, value was good.

The food was good but when I ordered the food it took more than an hour The service was good though…read more Ambiance: 3.4

A decent 24hr eatery with not only breakfast, but also burgers, pastas, sandwiches and with a good…read morevariety on the menu. You name it. We ordered a few dishes including the Crispy buffalo chicken burger w/ nachos, cheeseburger w/ nachos, New York Striploin, chicken parmesan fettuccine, and garlic bread. Good portions and food are not bad neither. Pretty packed with some waiting in the line but not too bad for a weekend brunch. Servers are also attentive. Recommended.

I was in the area of Markham station so I decided to drop by yesterday…read more I was hesitant because of my last visit and the not so great service (look at previous review) But I must say, they have redeemed themselves. The male server serving us was a true professional. He came and asked us numerous times if everything was ok which it was. He was always hovering around in case we needed anything which we didn't and most importantly ;) coffee was always refilled This is the optimal service you expect when dining out On to the food We tried the chicken souvlaki for the first time and it was delicious. The chopped steak was also amazing. I will not be hesitant to drop in next time and am going to put Markham Station back in my regular rotation of places to dine out.