Solid and affordable brunch spot! The service was good and the food was as well. I love the charm…read moreof the place

On a very cold and windy weekend afternoon we joined the long line up around the corner. The cold…read morewindstorm and long lineup should have been two red flags. Instead we insisted on braving the elements. During the hour long wait outside on the sidewalk the outdoor patio umbrella began waving precariously to and fro in the strong windstorm. It nearly knocked over one very tall patron who was reading his phone and oblivious to the swaying patio umbrella. Grey clouds were rolling in. No one seemed to be bothered by the potential storm. We kept telling ourselves the food would be worth the wait. A table became available for our group and we hurried inside to warm up our frostbitten faces. Our pleasant server quickly took our orders, exchanged some pleasant banter and immediately brought our drinks to the table. Although the inside space was tight our seat neighbors were very friendly. They were in town for a while visiting family and the family decided to have brunch together before touring the city. Our food arrived promptly. It was prepared quickly. The ambiance was convivial. A good time was had by all. We bought several pastries and bread to take home before leaving. It was worth the wait.

My friend was visiting here for the summer and she wanted to have brunch. I have seen this cafe a…read morefew times while passing by, so I suggested this place for a Saturday brunch. The reviews suggested that we come here early (as it gets very crowded once the lunch hour starts), so we came by before 12 noon. A friendly young lady welcomed us and took us to our seat (which was around the middle area of the cafe). Our waitress welcomed us and asked if we have been here before- then let us know that there is a seating time limit. Knowing this, we decided to order first, then catch up. My friend ordered Fish-O-Filet and I picked Holmpei Pancake with smoked salmon. After a few minutes, our orders arrived and we could not wait to eat! My friend said that the fish was juicy yet crispy, the veggies were fresh and the portion size was great. I enjoyed my pancake as well, the pancake was soft yet fluffy and all the ingredients were fresh. We were too full, so we did not have any room to try their drinks. Friendly service and yummy food, highly recommended!

Asian cafe review!…read more Food: A wide variety of Asian inspired foods. The ube coconut drink was like a healthier boba tea. The waffle was the most unique waffle, like a salad on a waffle and the udon had the best chewy texture and the steak melted in my mouth. I'm surprised they made the steak so tender. The curry was better than othe restaurants who specialize in curry. Service: Was quick. No complaints. Surprisingly, I got a seat, this restaurant is usually full. Ambiance: Small spot, packed. Tables were a bit close to each other. Right next to Eaton Center and lots of other restaurants. I really enjoyed this spot for brunch. Definitely will be back to try more. All the foods were a surprise. Try the seasonal menu if it's available.

One of the more popular 'hole in the wall' brunch places in downtown Toronto, but my ,quite a…read morepopular place going by the line of people queuing outside on a weekend morning. We had gone for a long walk to the docks and were hungry and the place did not disappoint. Couple of servers took their time serving the dozen tables inside. But the wait was worth it. Great Belgian waffles , omelettes and the presentation was good. A satisfying breakfast !

After many recommendations, finally came by around 3PM on a Saturday. It's usually busy during…read morebrunch with huge lineup outside, but with their new extended hours, it was quiet with no wait. Had the Bloody Marys, which were great! They were balanced and well-made. Ordered the French toast and the Waffles Melody with peameal bacon. Food came out fast and fresh. Waffle was light and crisp, bacon and eggs were cooked just right. The apple slaw was a nice surprise, fresh and tangy with a light mayonnaise dressing. The french toast was rich and filling. Service was friendly. The space is casual, pub-like, with interesting decor. Would come again for a relaxed late brunch, and highly recommend the waffles

Le Conciliabule has become one of my go-to bakeries in the city. Especially on weekends when the…read moreweather is nice, the patio is lovely. Over the last few months I've probably tried about 40% of their pastries (maybe less since they always have something new!) and had to buy new pants. Pastries are beautifully made, works of art that are consistent and fresh every day. They sometimes have left over mystery bags you can get for a few dollars, which is also pretty great. Their canelés are my favorite in the city! The staff are always super helpful and make excellent coffee drinks. They have pop-up dinners on their patio from to time, which I will have to check out soon :)

Dropped by on a Sunday afternoon. This place is obviously popular as they were out of some baked…read moregood when they got there. Managed to snag the bread pudding and loved it. Huge, dense, custardy, creamy. A tad pricey but worth it. Also got coffee which was pretty standard. Not sure what this place is like as a bistro and wine bar. But as a bakery, it's definitely worth a stop!

My wife and I stopped here yesterday morning along with some friends of ours on our way out of town…read moreto head back home for breakfast, so around 10am or so. When we got there, we were told up front there was an hour and a half seating timer to allow space for other guests. A bit odd to include that out of the gate, but fair enough. From start to finish, the service was a bit slow and our server was a little less than enthusiastic, so being in a hurry to hit the road it was all a little frustrating. Even coming to take our drink and then our food order seemed to take quite a while, which was all kind of ironic given the time limit we were informed of upon getting there. Eventually, the drinks made their way out. I got an iced caramel latte, which was topped with whipped cream and some sort of crystallized sugar syrup on top. The latter ended up falling to the bottom of my drink, didn't dissolve, and ending up clogging my straw on numerous occasions. The latte itself wasn't bad, though perhaps a touch on the watered down side. My wife, who has celiac and was the main reason we came here with their dedicated gluten free menu, enjoyed her French toast thoroughly. My friend that ordered pancakes said they were good but dry. Our other friend and I both ordered the Breakfast Sandwich Melt with Canadian bacon instead of regular bacon and Cajun home fries. I do have to say, not being a huge fan of gf bread myself, found the sandwich to be extremely tasty with the cheeses and meat and the break was even delicious and held together great. The home fries were also equally good with some crunch on the outside with excellent seasoning and pleasantly tender on the inside. I will say though that the sandwich was VERY filling - to the point where I was still full at dinner time later on. All in all, I would come back but the drinks and the service were definitely not to my entire satisfaction. Maybe it was just an odd off-day but something to keep in mind.

On a Saturday morning, my husband and I were in the neighborhood and saw this place. He suggested…read morethat we try this place for brunch and we went inside. We were greeted by a friendly young lady who warmly welcomed us and took us to our seat towards the back. Then our waitress came by to welcome us and gave us the menu. While deciding what to order, she came by with two glasses of cold water (our request), napkins and cutlery. After a few minutes, we were ready to order. However, flagging down our waitress was quite challenging as the place was very noisy. Finally, we placed our orders- my husband picked Sober Sangria (non-alcoholic drink) and Banana Foster French Toast (and added Over Medium Egg). I chose Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon. While waiting for our orders, we shared the Sober Sangria and talked about making sure to leave on time for our appointment. Unfortunately, it took a very long time and we had to check-in with our waitress. She apologized and offered free muffins or cookies, however, we did not want to eat desserts before our meal. After 45 minutes, our orders finally arrived. Although they looked visually pretty, they did not taste as good as they looked. For my Eggs Benny, the buns were soggy and the eggs were cold. Therefore, they were not runny when I cut them. Thankfully, the cajun homefries were delicious- they were warm and had the right amount of spices. My husband did not enjoy his French Toast- he found it to be overly sweet. He shared that the pieces of bread were not soft, rather, they were quite dense. Also, there were not enough pieces of bananas to balance out the very sweet sauce. He wished that the sauce came on the side, so that he could put on as little or as much as he wanted. The service was great, however, we did not feel that the quality of the food matched the price. Therefore, we are not sure if we would return.

Wonderful place for a bite at the St. Lawrence Market. Lots of choices, and everything is freshly…read moremade. You may have to wait in line, but that's only because you get individual attention.

St Lawrence Market has so much food it's difficult to decide when Hungry!! Crepes always satisfy a…read morecraving and although the staff are busy they are on it and kind. Having a 'front' row is always fun to watch while your food is being prepared.

The pastries look so delicious and smell so heavenly. It's so hard not to buy more than 1. I…read moretried the almond croissant and the chocolate and almond croissants. I've tasted a few couple different almond croissants in the city and Nord Lyons is definitely my favorite. The almond filling is fresh and taste rich and authentic. The flaky croissant is so light and crisp. My mouth is watering as I am writing this review! The customer service was great. They are really helpful and answered all my question. I will be back to try more pastries.

Omg the croissants, pastries and drinks latte, coffee everything is good , fresh and tasty . We…read moreordered almond crossiant and matcha . Very delicious.

I stopped by Frenchy for lunch with some coworkers on a weekday afternoon and had a really pleasant…read moreexperience. The restaurant is located right in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel in the Financial District, which also made it wheelchair accessable. It wasn't very busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The restaurant has a modern French atmosphere with comfy seating, and our server was extremely accommodating, attentive, and friendly. We opted for the lunch prix fixe menu, which offers any two courses for $35. Since we couldn't decide between an appetizer or dessert to go with our main, we were able to add the third course for just $10 more. I started with the mushroom soup, which was super delicious and gluten-free. For my main, I ordered the crispy salmon, which I found to be just okay. The salmon had a bit of a fishy smell when it arrived at the table, which was slightly off-putting, and it was also a tiny bit dry. That said, the dish was otherwise good. For dessert, I had the chocolate mousse, which wasn't overly rich and was a nice way to finish the meal.

The hubby and I decided to wander over for a slow lunch one Sunday afternoon…read more It was surprisingly nice for a restaurant in the middle of the hotel lobby. They actually have a good selection of champagnes, and our server was knowledgeable. We had a lovely salad, and tried their two tartare options. I can't say that the either of the tatare were good - the quality was ok I suppose, but a lot of people working in kitchens seem to have forgotten what a tartar should taste or feel like.... The frites were fine, and the server surprised us with a welcome to Toronto dessert (we had just moved back). Overall, I would come back for a bottle of champagne and try different items from their menu.