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    The Arch Café

    4.6 (37 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Pecan Peach Pancakes and Bandari Bowl
    Yoland E.

    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.

    Green tea
    Amanda F.

    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.

    Hetal M.

    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.

    Homemade cakes and pastries ! Dessert my fave
    Jacinta J.

    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.

    Aaron A.

    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.

    Eylur N.

    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.

    Persian omelette and green tea
    Michelle D.

    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.

    Vegan Platter
    Chelo S.

    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.

    Dutch baby with berries!
    Stephanie P.

    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!

    Gonna park it right here
    Martin S.

    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!

    Door to fab patio
    karen P.

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

    Dutch baby with festival berry fruit
    Ismael A.

    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.

    Cappuccino and Pistachio+Rose Cake
    Sreekar K.

    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.

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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!

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

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