We took a vacation to Toronto and we stumbled upon this brunch place/cafe. There were many delicious options on the menu, but I took the eggs and bacon with a side of soup, and for dessert I had a French toast. The restaurant interior and exterior creates a cozy vibe, and there are very cute pictures on the walls. As for the waiters and waitresses, they were all young and very nice. Overall, The Arch Cafe is the best coffee place in Toronto. read more

Amazing mushroom bowl!! Great coffee! Friendly service, relaxed ambiance, comfortable enclosed outdoor space on back. read more

Service was decent here and the location and aesthetic of this cafe is really cute. We wanted to sit on the patio as we saw pictures online but they didn't have space so we were seated indoors which was also cute. As for the drinks they were probs the strong suit of our brunch since the food didn't really hit any of my groups cravings. The food was alright but nothing spectacular in my groups opinion. read more

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Came here for brunch with a friend and tried a sweet and savoury item. We were both intrigued by the cozy interior and unique menu items. The pecan peach pancakes were good, the combination of flavours worked well, but it was also nothing to ride home about. The bandari bowl was more flavourful in comparison, but quite small and one note. The service here was nice but quite slow. Overall, my experience here was just okay. read more

The Arch Café - Pecan Peach Pancakes and Bandari Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Arch Cafe is adorable and the breakfast was delicious! Would especially recommend the Persian Omlette - a really unique and delicious dish. Only downside is the weekday menu is a bit more limited. read more

The Arch Café - Green tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I thought this place was closer to where I was going, but happy that I came here because the ambiance in here is super cute. It's definitely got the Kensington market vibe. Came in here for brunch before we went to the Bata Museum and there were three of us. I ordered the prosciutto croissant brunch with a side of fresh fruits because I didn't want the potato wedges. I also had the saffron latte - I didn't enjoy this very much because I'm East Indian and I thought the taste of saffron would be a bit stronger than it actually was. You can tell about this place has an antique vibe however what I didn't appreciate was that my chair back was broken and there was no other tables available where we could sit and so I had to suffer through brunch. it's also a very intimate place so if claustrophobia is a thing for you, I wouldn't recommend dining inside. read more

The Arch Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is so amazing. The owners are kind and funny. We had a huge group of 11 and they made us feel right at home. Located just by Kensington market, this cute cafe is a must visit. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. I ordered a Sapporo on a Friday evening. I'll be sure to come back for the food. It's great that Toronto has a cute little place full of friendly smiles. read more

Cute little cafe that serves coffee and a fully stocked bar. It was so cold out I stopped to get a coffee and ended up ordering a caramel macchiato. The service is super friendly- but that is a constant thing in Canada - I am in love with this place. This would be a place I would feel comfortable working from - they have free Wi-Fi and food. read more

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A quaint middle eastern coffee shop that transforms into a bar in the afternoon. I mean it's a great concept since it keeps the business open for longer. It also serves a small menu of middle eastern dishes which I am most interested in. The café's décor and style fits right into the audience of Kensington market. It is very rustic looking, but still with a hip and stylish feel. The café is rather small and you can expect it to be quite busy. The food took a while to come so don't come here on a time crunch. Rather come here for a relaxing and quiet place to chill or as a date. Persian omelette - An interesting concept of adding tomato sauce to an omelette and cooking them together. The omelette was coated on top with a mix of herbs which added to the taste and texture, but ultimately was not for me. I have several complaints for this dish, eggs over cooked (or maybe denatured from acidity of tomatoes) and the herbs didn't add much flavour as I'd like (maybe too much tomato sauce?). It came with a side of sangak which I wished to be a bit more and also a bit crispier. I would not come back for this dish. Cardamon & honey latte - The latte was nicely and promptly made; it had good flavour and would get it again. After my dish, I would not have high expectations for the food. Instead, I would return for the atmosphere and drinks as it is a nice place to hangout and sit. read more

The Arch Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm absolutely thrilled to have stumbled upon this amazing spot! I was on the hunt for a cute coffee shop with brunch options and a laid-back vibe. When I walked in, the staff greeted me with such warmth. I decided to sit on the patio, which had the perfect vintage charm I adore, and the music wasn't too loud, which I appreciated. It was the ideal setting for me to get some work done without any distractions. I ordered their cardamom latte and Mazafati omelette, both of which were delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more of their food! Not to mention prices are very reasonable for a good homemade meal. read more

The Arch Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friend and I came here for a hearty brunch around 11am and were seated right away in their patio in the back (we also had the option to dine indoors). We both got the persian omelette which consists of eggs scrambled in their housemade tomato sauce topped with assorted dried herbs and served with 2 pieces of sangak bread, side salad with pickled vegetables. Okay, so this tasted like another delicious version of shakshuka but different consistency and different spices perhaps they use. I loved this persian omelette so much and I loved well the sangak bread complimented the omelette. I felt it was a pretty good portion. I also had the peach and mango green tea which was nice and refreshing! Service was great as I noticed perhaps only one person? was working. I loved how cute the store is with its cozy furniture and homey vibes. read more

The Arch Café - Persian omelette and green tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Vegan Platter: Assorted sauteed mushrooms, spinach & onion with pomegranate usage, sliced avocado, and small lentil soup, served with sangak bread & Arch's secret sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and the lentil soup was addictive. It had a beautiful light lemony flavour. Make sure to try their honey & cardamom cold latte as well. Service was great and atmosphere homey. Restroom ... meh. read more

The Arch Café - Vegan Platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a nice spot if you are visiting the Kensington Market area of Toronto and are looking for a place to grab brunch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating (a front and back patio) and cute decor. The day I went, I didn't have to wait at all for a table. I tried a cardamom/honey latte and the Dutch baby and both were delicious. Keep in mind they do take time to cook your order fresh so be prepared to wait . All in all, I would recommend giving them a try! read more

The Arch Café - Dutch baby with berries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'll fall in line with the other Yelpers and give them 5 stars just because I can. I've recommended this spot a couple times already and just now writing a review. Looking at Yelp, it's a little surprising to me that they have been open with a 5 star rating for over a year now and only 3 reviews. Wtf? Gordon K. also laments about the lack of Yelpie love. Interesting. That aside, I've only been once for brunch here and it was a great experience. I ordered the omelette and it was unlike any omelette I've had before. It is a style made by the Persians (Iranians) where they separate the yolk and white and beat them into a fluffy cloud of deliciousness. The food was great! I had bacon as a side and there was some fruit on the plate as well. What made it even better here is the spot I had to sit. I had a little couch/ loveseat all to myself in a corner and ate from what seemed like a coffee table for that family feeling. It would be a hell of a cozy spot for a morning date if you had someone with you. I peeked at the back patio and it looked pretty tightly packed back there with not much room, but everyone was happy nonetheless. As others point out this is obviously a family run business. That can go both ways. You can feel the tension when customers show up and staff is stressed, but on the plus side the attention to detail and genuine warmth offered is palpable and appreciated by anyone who has a soul. Highly recommended! read more

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The restaurant gives a very cozy and homey feel. We really love their Persian style egg, it was like eating eggs mixed in with pasta sauce. Their croissants are so flaky and buttery. It was unexpected! Their service is a little slow but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Loved this little cafe in toronto's Kensington market area. Love the setting and the service and food! read more

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This was a great find while exploring the Kensington Market. I enjoyed this small and unique breakfast place, which seems like a house turned into a restaurant. We ordered the Dutch Baby with Berry Festival toppings & scrambled eggs and bacon toppings. Both meals were great! Will visit again if in the area. The service was decent. read more

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This is probably a new shop in Kensington market as I had not seen it before. They do have front and back patios and no inside seating (yet) due to covid I believe. The customer service is great, and also their desserts and food not just looks good but also did taste great! I am going to try the rice variety next time I am here but for now it's just a coffee and cake which were excellent. The space isn't crammed like any other Kensington market spots in and around. Also their food and desserts are middle Eastern inspired. Also they do have weekend specials. Definitely a good place to check out if you are in this area. read more

The Arch Café - Cappuccino and Pistachio+Rose Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dutch Baby was fantastic! This fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time! read more

The Arch Café - Dutch Baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nestled in Kensington Market is the Arch Cafe. In fact it's kinda well hidden amidst the canopies at the front patio. They also have a back patio with large umbrellas to shelter from the sun and rain. Originally I was given a place at the back patio, but it was beside a small paddle of rain water, so I asked to switch to inside the cafe. The menu was interesting and decently priced. I decided on a Dutch Baby with a side of bacon and eggs. First time trying a Dutch baby and it's kind of a cross between a crepe and a pancake. The server warned that it would take 30 minutes to make, but I didn't mind waiting to try something new. It's light in texture and taste, and came with a little cup of syrup. I also ordered iced green tea with peach and mango. It does taste like an actual tea, not like those you find in bottles at grocery stores. Our server was attentive and helpful with recommendations. She did a great job getting my drink to me without any spills as it came to me filled to the brim of the glass. That takes skills lol. They forgot to give me a napkin, but that's small detail to me. I would definitely go back again to try their food and to enjoy the chill atmosphere they have going. read more

The Arch Café - Dutch baby with a side of eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's not "brunch" in the way that you might expect - a platter with little bits of a lot of comfort foods. These dishes very much consist of a main (pancakes or French toast) and an accompaniment. I picked a combo of French toast with chicken and maple syrup that I expected to be somewhat odd and disjointed, but it worked! The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned - savory to balance the maple syrup's sweetness and the more muted flavours of the French toast. I *cannot* articulate to you the absolutely splendid texture of the French toast - plenty of crisp but still melting in your mouth. It was absolutely sublime. My friends who ordered pancakes were also very satisfied! Their menu might be more limited in length, but in return all of the items (to my knowledge) are quite strong. Cozy atmosphere - many books, a few games. It was pretty quiet and calm Thursday at midday. read more

The Arch Café - French toast with chicken and maple syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dude, the brunch here is OUTSTANDING. So why only 4 stars for this cute little Middle Eastern cafe with a front and back patio? First, some of the prices are kinda high. I think we paid like $6 for a honey cardamom latte and $8 for fresh watermelon juice. Second, we also came here for dinner once and, while I enjoyed my simply prepared chicken breast with rice, my friend didn't enjoy her vegetarian meal. Nevertheless, the brunch here is awesome and so is the service. The Persian "omelet" with tomato sauce and another "omelet" with dates were both SUPER delicious. I use quotes because they don't really look like omelets at all, but who cares. On a hot sunny day we enjoyed our meal on a high-top table on the front patio, which was an amazing spot for people watching. read more

An absolute delight of a place for breakfast with an interesting and innovative menu. We (4 people) shared an order of each: Bazaar Breakfast Platter, Mazafati omelette, Dutch Baby and Pistachio Rose Cake. The variety was kind of overwhelming, in a good way! Our servers were very pleasant, knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with details of ingredients and tastes. Prices were reasonable. Ambiance was fine. Everything was good enough to tip extra. read more

The Arch Café - Dutch Baby surrounded by the Bazaar Breakfast Plater, Mazafati Omelette & Pistachio Rose Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Everything is beautiful at the Arch Cafe. We had the greatest breakfast ever and the service was amazing as well. The space is truly lovely and inviting. Wonderful! read more

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Arch Cafe is a mix of Persian and Western cuisine. My wife and I went here for brunch. Excellent food and service!

The restaurant I was going to go to was closed that day and I ended up here. Score! The food and service were excellent and the patio is so cute! Will definitely come back for brunch. The lattes are delicious! I've never been so happy a restaurant was closed before. Will be back! read more

11/3/2022 we stumbled upon this place as we wanted to explore a different area in Toronto. Super cute, artsy, and laid back. I got the croissant sandwich with the vegan lentil soup, and turmeric latte. The barista/server/bartender/all-in-one super star was so friendly and nice. My family and I agreed this was the best meal we had in all of Toronto on our 4 day visit. Can't wait to come back and thanks for the epic brunch. read more

The Arch Café - Croissant breakfast sandwich, vegan lentil soup, turmeric latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. A friend and I came for a brunch, and started with a cafe latte and a chai latte - both excellent. We split two brunch dishes - Persian Omelette and the Mazafatti Omelette - both great new takes on brunch dishes and excellent flavours and portions. We split a fig and almond tart for desert - not too sweet, very fresh. Lovely service from the staff, really nice music, love the decor, and now planning to go back to try more menu options and perhaps the patio at the back. Thanks The Arch! read more

Excellent average priced food. Friendliest servers as well. Lentil soup and the music is bomb.com. Bonus: They have a Klimt in their washroom! Lol read more

The Arch Café - Bacon, croissant, pancake, lentil soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best place for coffee and food in Kensington Market. Well, how about the entire city? Their saffron latte is over the top good let alone their food. French toast is legendary. To top it all off they have a little 3 month old Aussie Shepherd that is soooo cute and loving to everyone. Amazing place. One of Toronto's hidden little gems. read more

we loved this cute place for our brunch. the vibe is cool, everything is beautiful inside and the food was delicious!

Cute quaint brunch spot, the staff was all very friendly and welcoming! We were a party of 4 and they sat us on the back patio. We walked straight through their kitchen on the way back to the patio but it was cute made you feel like you were in your grandmas kitchen, because the kitchen was very small even smaller than most modern homes. It was cold so they turned on the fire pit for us. Three of my friends all ordered the Dutch baby and I ordered French toast. The wait time on the menu did say 30 min wait for the Dutch baby item but we waited well over an hour. But when the food finally arrived it was amazing my French toast was piled high with peaches and pecans. If you have time to wait I recommend this place, but if your in a hurry definitely not the spot for you because you will be waiting a long time!! Overall food & staff was friendly but the wait time could be a turn off for a hungry belly. read more

This is by far the best coffee joint in Kensington. I don't know why it doesn't get more love on this app. It's quiet, got a great front and back patio... the vibe is really nice, laid back. It's a family run affair and you can tell the people who run it love it, take pride in it, and put a lot of their personality into it. It's also just comfortable. So many cafes have this brutal, and formulaic, minimalist feel -- it's not for actual people. This is. (Need to open earlier though!) read more

Everything about this place was great! The decor and service was great but of course the food was the spotlight. We got the smoked salmon croissant with the lentil soup and (i'm forgetting the name my apologies!) the omelette with dates and spinach - incredible. Everything was packed with flavour and was very filling. Will definitely go again and highly recommend to others :) read more

Such a bright and warm place that fits in perfectly with the Kensington vibe. Delicious cake and amazing coffee. You won't regret dropping by read more

I'm in love with this place. I've tried the persian omelette, french toast, and smoked salmon croissant--and they were all delicious! Persian brewed tea with your choice of flavor is a must to try as well. Their back patio is the cutest, and i love going to this place both for breakfast and lunch read more