This was such a cute little location, came in and was helped immediately. More of a small shop vibe…read morethan the downtown location. Was recommended the lemonade which was so delicious (pretty sweet) and then had the mamas combo and also the duck pierogies. Incredible meal and quality just like the downtown location. The restaurant had fans on but it was quite hot in there, and there is no outdoor seating. We ate inside and the service was amazing they brought us ice water and cleaned up the dishes after us. Would definitely be back!

Great vibes! I've had this place on my bookmarks for…read moresometime now. Came in early morning on a Monday. Small cafe located in uptown New West. Great options for baked goods and already meals. Got a coffee and pasty combo. Also got a couple more pastry to go. Not a lot of seating. I ended up staying no one around when I got there. Friendly workers. Great addition to the area.

Just strolling along the drive and stumbled onto this store. They colourful variety of Turkish…read moreDelights caught my eyes. Though a tad on the pricey side, I indulged on one piece of Turkish Delight with pistachios on the outside and pomegranate and caramel inside. It was so tasty that I have no regrets when I enjoyed it with my latte nearby. I also bought the Lebanese coffee and it offered the same Mediterranean taste of coffee...and potency. I ended up adding a box of Turkish Delight candies and a fresh block of Bulgarian Feta cheese. Very cool store and I will return for other items.

Came through at the last minute!…read more I was heading to a dinner party and when I heard the food was Greek themed, I offered to bring dessert with every intention of bringing baklava. The restaurant I decided to pick it up from was sold out so I had to make a last minute pivot to Mediterranean Specialty Foods in the hopes that they still had some before they closed (I had 12 minutes till close!) Not only did they have enough for me to bring, but they had at least 6 types to choose from (which only made it harder given my time crunch) I only wish I took some photos if I had the time. I'll be back to try the others offerings and to peruse the shelves!

This is a great place for dessert and drinks. I love the variety of hot and cold drinks. They also…read moreoffered some pop. The Turkish delight was really good. I love the whole hazelnuts in each bite. Love the Turkish coffee presentation. It's unfortunate, we were so busy and forgot that we ordered the Borek but did not receive it. It wasn't until we left that we realized we didn't get our order. Hopefully we get to go back in the future to try it out.

Quaint Turkish coffee shop on Hastings near Boundary…read more Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The inside is pretty plain, but there are decorations. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. I had a Turkish coffee. Served in a tiny cup (much like an espresso). Comes with a cube of Turkish delight (dessert). Special mention for the presentation. See photo. The coffee was solid. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

Ordered their Buckwheat Sourdough. It was greatly enjoyed by the family. Dense but not dried, just…read morelike how Buckwheat is supposed to taste. Also had their poppyseed pastry. Generous filling

I'd previously visited their Gastown location for more of a happy hour vibe but wanted to try their…read moreVictoria Drive location for some classic dishes. We shared a beef borscht and the pork cabbage rolls (most of their mains are $15-$18)! I'd definitely recommend the cabbage rolls as the sauce was savoury and hearty; honestly both dishes were very filling as is characteristic of Ukrainian food. The borscht was more tomatoey than I'm used to which I didn't like as much (I usually have a more beet based one) but their sour cream was fresh and amazing quality. Also comes with some raw garlic and rye bread. I was definitely curious about their pastries and drinks so might come back another time for that!

If you're looking for Persian sweets, then Laleh is the place to go. They have top quality and…read moretheir service is impeccable. Very kind, efficient and quick. It can be a busy place from time to time but overall you will be in and out in a jiffy. They have everything from individual small desserts that you can combine into a box to bring to a gathering or even just choose small items for. They also make custom cakes, which is what I opted for. the cream was perfectly light and fragrant with rosewater. The cake was airy and fluffy at the same time. They can even make cakes extremely extravagant as long as you order well ahead of time. Great place for your sweet tooth.

So fresh, so soft, and incredibly delicious Your pastries…read moreare simply amazing! I honestly recommend trying it you'll absolutely love it!

I have been wanting to try this place for quite some time and I finally managed to get to it. Truth…read morebe told, I did poke into this place once about 2-3 years ago. Back then, I wasn't too impressed with what I saw but also...I had come very very late in the day, so a lot of stuff was sold out. This visit was much better as I came earlier in the day and there was much more food to choose from. They have an assortment of sandwiches, salads, pastries and dessert cakes to choose from. I chose the Mediterranean Croissant sandwich along with a Strawberry Matcha Latte. I was given one of those flashing buzzer thingies to alert me when my order was ready. It buzzed once when my sandwich was ready but my drink was not ready. I had to wait a long time before I got another buzz to pick up my drink. Don't understand why they didn't just serve everything to me all at once. Good thing I didn't bother waiting for my drink before sinking my teeth into my croissant sandwich. My sandwich had been nicely toasted and I wanted to enjoy it while it was still warm. Would have been nice to have my drink together with my sandwich. To compensate for the long wait, the person making my drink upgraded my small size drink to a large size free of charge. Well, good that they were at least aware of the fact that I had waited a ridiculously long time and tried to compensate for it. They get points for service. I did very much enjoy my croissant sandwich. It was nice and flaky with lots of flavor in it. Kinda wish it had been a bit larger. No complaints about the value. I think it was fairly priced for what it was. Just that...I really quite enjoyed this sandwich and so...I wish it had been larger so I could have had more of it to enjoy! They have some pretty reasonably priced baked goods at this place. I saw the most gigantic Pain Au Raisin that I'd ever seen and it was only $4.50. Couldn't pass on it with a price like that. Will have to get back there some time and buy a few more things to try!

Such wonderful pastors and baked goods. Come for a coffee…read moreand pasty and sit in the bakery while the smell of bread is baking is such a nice atmosphere. Lots of beautiful desserts or cakes. The baguettes look scrumptious.

always order/pick up food from here. the ambience gives local vibes. the falafels are always made…read morefresh in front of you. cannot recommend this place enough

Finally made it to Zaaki Cuisine, a small shawarma spot (with only two high stools inside). It's…read morenext to a Mean Poutine branch. Small lineup but it moved quickly. Platters are $13.99 to $18.99. - Lentil soup ($6.00) - homey - Zaaki's special platter ($18.99) - includes all their meats (chicken shawarma, beef + lamb and three falafels). Very generous portion. Falafels were excellent, cooked to order. Hommus had an enjoyable, unexpected heat Great spot for a filling, tasty meal. 4.5 stars.

I came in here for lunch after getting my haircut nearby. Beautiful, warm decor and the staff was…read moreattentive. I ordered the Kafta wrap as well as hummus and pita chips. I was also given a complimentary tea. I enjoyed everything, from the hummus to the wrap. I discovered later that they have a 15% lunch discount. I would definitely come here again if I were in the area.

Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreFood: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 I came here with my mom one day and we were both fans! We were seated right away by the server who was kind and attentive, happy to explain the menu and answer any questions we had. The menu has plenty to offer with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I got the Mujaddara which was a lentil and rice bowl topped with onions and a side salad, and I also ordered a side of potatoes. I found it delicious and super filling! The hummus especially was really good and you could tell it was made fresh. Definitely recommend giving this spot a try, especially with all the Broadway construction going on right now I'm sure they'd love the support!