Solid brunch place, with good Bloody Mary's (though I wish it was more customizable). Food is always good but not great -- recently, I had the huevos rancheros, and it was a yummy dish but they could absolutely use better, spicier salsa. Reservations very much recommended as it can get busy on weekends. Parking isn't great around the area, so you might have to drive around a bit to find a spot and then walk a couple of blocks to get there. Service is a bit on the slow side, but decent enough for a busy brunch spot. read more

Nice atmosphere. Got the corn beef hash, for some reason the meat was lukewarm and the eggs and hash were cold. Very disappointing.

I had my girlfriend over from out of town and wanted to take her on a little brunch date and this was a local spot that looked pretty good. Just a heads up for those interested in coming here on a weekend, it will get quite busy! We were not able to sign in on yelp remotely, we had to go there in person to sign onto their waitlist. There were about 20 parties ahead of us and I would say took roughly 30-40 mins on a Saturday around noon. Luckily it's a nice area and stores that are walking distance away so we were able to kill time. I will also note that there's plenty of street parking around and even a parking structure that's not too far away from the restaurant. Once we finally got seated we loved the ambiance and cool decor of the restaurant. It was also a lot bigger than we had initially thought. The service here was top notch and even with how busy the place was they took good care of us. I decided to order the Chicken and waffles with a side of Country grits and Bacon fried rice while my girlfriend got a scramble. It was quite solid! A little bit more on the pricey side but still good. Overall a good experience and would recommend trying it out if you are in the mood for brunch. read more

Toast - Chicken and Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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I popped in for an early Christmas brunch with my boyfriend over the weekend. The waitlist went by a lot faster than what we were originally quoted, which is good, but make sure to be nearby because they were quite strict on releasing your reservation if you don't come within 5 minutes. It was really festive inside with a lot of decorations for the holidays. It was quite charming and had a very homey ambiance. I had the campfire hot chocolate with a shot of espresso and it was delicious! We started with the pumpkin cinnamon roll (not pictured) that helped satisfy our sweet tooth craving. The entrees were delicious. I had the huevos rancheros with chorizo and my boyfriend had the Hamtramck Skillet, which had delicious pierogies and kielbasa. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to uplevel your brunch. read more

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Cute little brunch spot with a lot of toast options and decorated with toaster appliances from decades ago. I ordered their French toast with blueberry and lemon ricotta. It was wonderful but did not quite fill me up (only two slices) whereas my other family members ordered scrambled eggs that came with two sides and four pieces of bread and had so much leftover they couldn't finish their meal. If you are hungry, ask what the portions are like for what you are ordering to be sure you are getting enough to eat. It's interesting that they use Yelp for their reservation system however Yelp would not show that this place took reservations/checkins in the app. So not sure what happened there. Service was decent, however they messed up my dad's order twice forgetting to bring his beverage and mixing up his side dish for another. They have a lot of rules posted on the front of their menu such as a mandatory 20% tip automatically added on the bill and once you order something, they will not take it back or exchange it. Once you put your name in on the waitlist, they will not let you wait inside the restaurant, so be prepared to wait outside or park nearby so you can sit and wait in your car. I would probably come back with friends if they plan it, but not take my family back next time they visit Michigan after this. It's too pricey for the experience we had. read more

Toast - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I came here for brunch during a visit to Michigan, it was just ok. The service was ok, our server was very busy so I understand the less than personable vibe, she was not rude but was also not personable. I had the Wild Mushroom omelet and bacon fried rice. The omelet lacked season, I didn't eat much of it. The bacon fried rice was good, not great but good. The star of my meal was the Curious George Coffee, that was delicious, I had them put extra syrup in it. The drink made my visit worth it but I do not have this on my agenda to visit again the next time I am in Michigan. read more

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Tried out Toast today. We'd been at their Birmingham location before but they were slammed and we didn't get in. Today wasn't much better but I appreciated that they had a waiting area outside (that really needed a wall or two as a wind break) and a Yelp-driven app to inform you of your place in line. We started out with a 20-30 minute estimate and 9th in line. It took a good bit longer than that but we were happy when we got out of the cold. The plus side of a long wait was we already knew what we wanted. I was going back in forth between a few options but settled on the bacon-fried rice. That was rice, bacon, avocado, pickled vegetables, a sunny side egg and spinach. My son had the Fat Elvis pancakes which were pancakes with peanut butter sauce, candied bacon, banana, and strawberries with a side of syrup. It usually comes with almonds, cashews, and granola (also with more nuts) but he doesn't like regular nuts so we skipped those items. The brunch came quickly despite the crowded restaurants. We scarfed it down equally quickly. My meal was not as good as I hoped. It's touted as their 'award-winning dish in the Toast specialties category. But it may have just been not the right choice for me. It definitely needed some more salt and could have used some other spices. His pancakes were delicious and I was surprised as he hoovered them up completely. He didn't like the hard candied bacon, but like the nuts, that's just a sensory thing he doesn't go for. It's Birmingham, so it's a bit overpriced, but oh well. We got the bill and I was surprised to see a service charge added. Maybe that's a B-ham thing. I appreciate paying waitstaff more, esp. in a time of COVID-19 but forewarning on the menu might have been nice. I tipped on top of that appropriately anyway. The waitstaff did a fine job and they always deserve a break! I'd give it a 3.5, rounds to 4. We'll try again another time and I'll go for one of the other options I was thinking about. read more

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I haven't been here in years but this was once a regular fav. The patio was full but I went inside and sat at the bar where there were plenty of seats. Ordered the passion fruit mimosa, Why So Blue pancakes, chicken sausage and Parmesan grits. The bartender was very nice and helped me quickly. Everything was amazing, the grits and sausage were just like I remembered, cheesy, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious I just wish I had a little more of the lemon ricotta. I definitely won't take so long to visit again. read more

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Stumbled upon this cozy spot after a walk with my hubby. The reviews looked great, so we thought we'd give it a try. So glad we did because the food was amazing! We each had the curious George iced coffee (banana flavored coffee) and that was so delicious! I ordered the beet omelet with the side of bacon fried rice and BRUH - that rice was EVERYTHING. So flavorful! My husband got the chililaques, which he thought was super good but could've used more spice. We shared the pound cake French toast and seriously had to roll ourselves out of there. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. Service is impeccable. Everyone seems genuinely nice and very attentive without being overbearing. We sat outside - which was a nice setting with the comfy outdoor furniture and perfect for people watching. This spot is a must try if you're ever in the area! read more

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This is a great spot for brunch. A tad on the pricey side but the menu options, food, and service were great. The salmon eggs benny was delicious. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for awhile, but it's always packed on the weekends. We finally stopped in on a random day of the week and it was great. Our waitress was pleasant, and the perfect mix of being attentive when necessary and leaving us be while eating. The food was delicious, and the seating was so cute. It felt like you could've been eating brunch at home. We will definitely be back. read more

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First time coming here and I really enjoyed it. They ran out of seats but were able to give us a bar seat and we had a server. They add the tip automatically which I thought was odd for two people, but we were going to give our waitress a nice tip anyway since she did such a great job. I'd definitely come back. read more

Toast - Nova Scotia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

THREE WORDS: BACON. FRIED. RICE!!! I love love love Toast! It was one of the first restaurants I visited as indoor dining was starting to become a thing again after the pandemic. I had missed it so much and the vibes were electric in the restaurant. Everyone was happy to be there, our waiter was absolutely lovely and also seemed so excited to be there, it was just great. Honestly everything on Toast's menu is delicious, but my all time favorite is the bacon fried rice. I always have to get at least a side of it and I always wish I had order a full plate. But there's just so many things on the menu that also sound so delicious that I always want to try! I love coming here for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You can't go wrong here! The interior decor is gorgeous, they have a great outdoor patio space too, but just note that things here are pricey! I mean...of course it is because it's located in Birmingham. It's important to note that their Ferndale location has basically the same menu, but all prices are $1-2 cheaper across the board, which is interesting! Alas, the Ferndale location is too far from me, so I suck it up and pay a little more for the convenience & obviously the great food and ambiance. Love Toast! :) read more

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I came to toast on Feb 10th 20224 for breakfast. The servicer only came twice ,one time take our order and one time to get her check. First: The waiter made us feel she was not obligated to give a good service because she knows her 20% tip is already going to be taken. Second: The egg in omelette tasted funny, not sure if something wrong with egg or was the type egg they use, but definitely both of us had food poisoning over the weekend. This will be our last time to try this place. Not to mention my order was made wrongly but I accepted to keep eat. This review is for the poor establishment etiquette of adding an "auto-tip" to the bill. Tips are freely given as an expression of gratitude for service received. To the establishment: Charge more for your menu if you wish, *pay your staff fairly* , leave the tip for your customers to manage themselves. I encourage all to patronize establishments that live by these rules, and regardless of what "auto tips" are placed, leave your own total on the credit slip as *you* feel appropriate. read more

In town for a wedding. Just had brunch at Toast. It's the best Sunday breakfast I have ever had. Shay took care of us and she was amazing. Thank you Toast and Shay for a great Sunday morning. It was perfect. read more

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Quick service and excellent breakfast. I enjoyed the Avocado Toast with an egg over easy. Super tasty with balsamic and micro greens. Good coffee as well. Definitely recommend. Yum!! read more

Best breakfast in Birmingham Michigan.....absolutely amazing food...get there fast or you'll regret it

It's bad enough when you go to restaurants and your OPTION of leaving tips are 20% 22.5% or 25%. It used to be 10% 15% and 20%. The only thing worse than that, is when you go to a place like TOAST and they automatically add a 20% surcharge. On top of that, you're also prompted with giving in ADDITIONAL 20% 22.5% or 25%. This is a place that charges $11 just for one Waffle. In other words, even if you don't like your food and the service is terrible you're still paying 20% no matter what. Unacceptable. It's nothing more than a one time tourist trap for people (like me) visiting the area or staying in nearby hotels. I learned my lesson so you don't have to. one star for that 20% surcharge alone. Clever menu, food average. read more

Great breakfast stop! Nice, beautiful smiling faces that greet you! Fantastic food to eat! Healthy giant coffee to start a morning! Fresh orange juice to add vitamins to your day! Chicken & Waffles was delicious! read more

Toast - Beautiful place! Cozy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Food and service are okay, but not a fan of the automatic 20% gratuity. I didn't feel that I got my moneys worth. Maybe it's the ambience and the fact it's in downtown Birmingham, MI that you're charging for? $20 per serving for an omelette is excessive, and the quality didn't surpass what I could do at home for less with higher quality ingredients. But, ymmv. read more

Lunch with a friend here today. Beautiful outside patio but it was full on such a beautiful summer day. We sat inside but they had opened garage style wall door overlooking the patio - perfect! We both enjoyed our meals - Bacon Fried Rice Bowl and Beets Go On Omelet. Both were excellent! Great service. Fun atmosphere. Would recommend! read more

Toast - Beets go on omelette - excellent! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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As other reviews have stated, I don't agree with the automatic 20% gratuity. The server came 3x. Give us our water, take our order and give us the check. I had to give our card to another server. Food. Coffee was good but didn't like the silver spoon they put inside the mug. Why do that? Trashy hash. Just like the name. Trashy. It was mushy and bland. Like someone's throw up. Maybe ask them to take out the gravy? Cuz it did nothing for the food Enchilada. Again, bland and not much to eat. The black beans looked like they were molded and / or old dry. Didn't even touch it. Conclusion Will not be dining here again. The food was not worth the 40 min wait for Sunday 2pm read more

We had an awesome time at our breakfast date at Toast. We sat outside and it was early enough in the day where it was the perfect temperature. They do have a kids' menu and it's priced exactly as it should be. I'm in freaking Birmingham for crying out loud and not paying $10 for a kids pancake. This is very fairly priced. It was a delicious pancake, it did not come with sausage or any other side but not the end of the world. I got the wild mushroom omelette and added ham. I love mushrooms and fried onions so this was definitely calling to me. It comes stuffed with an herb ricotta, some Parmesan, arugula and truffle salt. It was good, not great. The ingredients sound fancy but it did not envelop me in decadence and class. It was a little better once I poured some hot sauce on it. I decided to get the home fries with it and a jalapeño cheddar toast. That toast was by far the best part about the meal. I shouldn't be surprised since the name. So whatever meal you get, I would get that toast on the side. Overall, we left satisfied! read more

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I had an ok experience here. I would go back, but I would do things differently. On the very positive side, our waiter was attentive and kept my water glass filled without being asked. However, given that the restaurant automatically added the 20% tip, I would have also expected him to ask us how our food was at some point, and that never did happen. The food was good, but I would have chosen differently if given the chance. I picked the Ultimate Egg Sandwich. I picked that because I was in the mood for a savory sandwich and because someone at another table was eating it, and it looked amazing. Sadly, I didn't care for the tomato jam as it was sweet, and I was expecting it to be savory. I felt like that sweetness threw the entire experience off. I also tried the bacon fried rice on the side. While I liked it, I wouldn't choose that again next time as I didn't feel that it met the "award-winning" status claim. It was dry and the flavor was just ok. Had the waiter asked us how our food was, I would have said something, but I wasn't given the chance, and he was busy with at least one other table. While I loved that there were pillows on the banquette I sat on inside and that made the banquette a comfy experience, I didn't love being in there: the music was so loud we had to shout at each other to talk. Also, the wait staff broke 2 plates and 2 glasses at 3 different tables while we were there, and those crashes were very jarring as part of the dining experience. I've never been anywhere where that happened more than once in my presence. What I would do differently next time: I'd start by sitting outside so that we could talk without shouting (there weren't outside tables available, so we ended up in the room with the open wall that was half-inside/half-outside). I'd also order something different were I looking for a savory option. My friend ordered the Nova Scotia Benny, which she loved and looked amazing. The Scottish Salmon Hash also sounded good, so that would be another savory option I might try. So, overall, a ho-hum experience for me, but not so negative that I wouldn't give this place another try. Rounded down from 2.5 stars. read more

Food is nothing special at all and the service was HORRIBLE!! She dropped our food off and never came back after that. Even when we were done, we had to wait 20 minutes until we got our bill. A little ridiculous that there's an automatic 20% gratuity, and this is the service you get. Definitely will not be returning, and would not suggest anyone comes here. Much better places for brunch in the area. My favorite is common wealth! Check it out! read more

I used to come here all the time and I loved toast hash after they changed it .. it doesn't taste good like before the corned beef is horrible and the plate looks disgusting see the picture attached. I gave one star and I will change it to five stars when you guys changed it to the way it was read more

Toast - It use to be better - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Good breakfast/brunch spot in Ferndale! We were looking for a good brunch restaurant out in the suburbs and stumbled upon this place after looking at the reviews and photos. When we arrived there was a lot of people waiting outside but we only waited ~15 min for a table. The staff was very nice and everyone was in masks with disposable menus. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were good..but looking back the cinnamon roll may have been a better choice! Saw it come from the kitchen a couple times. For entrees we got the chorizo scramble which was a special as well as the chicken and waffles Benedict! Both were yummy! If I come back I definitely need to try some of the cocktails. The watermelon mojito sounded amazing. Overall solid breakfast joint but wasn't absolutely blown away! read more

Toast - Chicken and Chicken - N - Waffle Benny (gravy on the side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Good food, and reasonable service. However they add all kinds of extra charges on, so that $20 omelette quickly becomes a $25 item which is not worth it and adds up. They charge extra for credit cards, add 20% service charge on everything, then expect a tip. They even add 10% on take out. read more

Holy crap, this loaded coffee!? TOAST is fun and I love how they change their menu often and have fun features. Great little lunch or brunch spot. read more

Toast - Campfire Hot Cocoa + Espresso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

If you like eggs, try the Broccoli Cheddar omelet! It was perfectly cooked and has a fantastic cheese sauce poured on top. I was thrilled with the options we chose. Docking one star as the food/drinks are a bit pricey and I do wish the restaurant took reservations. read more

Food great but pricey. Top service and fun friendly staff. Go early on the weekends or prepare to wait. We have never had a bad meal here and if you enjoy champagne with your breakfast or brunch you will cheerfully receive a bottle. Egg dishes are very tasty, pancakes and waffles too. Sandwiches are nicely flavored as are the salads. Bravo! read more

Very cute breakfast place. All the food was amazing and service was fast! Great location to sit outside and have breakfast at! read more

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Food/drinks and ambiance were pretty good but the service was poor, it wasn't a huge deal but planned to leave a 15% tip due to the mediocre service (which I still think is generous). Nope! Turns out there is an automatic 20% tip on our bill. It was just 4 of us for on a weekday afternoon. This is absurd, there is no incentive for the wait staff if there is a fixed tip. I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

We ate breakfast here on a random Saturday morning with a friend. Overall, the food was just okay, although the service was very good. We were able to get a table right away, and street parking was very convenient. I had an omlette and my friend had the breakfast sandwich. The food was pretty bland, and we both thought the bacon fried rice was not worth ordering again. I'm sure there are plenty of good things on the menu, we just didn't find them. I did enjoy the bloody Mary, which was a nice. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend Toast unless you are really into Avacado Toast or fancy drinks... read more

Food quality is consistent and great. Service is kinda hit or miss depending on the server. Personally I feel since they apply 20% gratitude to every bill which is fine and normal, it took away the motivation of providing a good service cuz no matter what they get the same tips. read more

Toast is very hipster. Typically has huge wait times. And produces average food. Even worse they are not flexible at all. Most menu options have no substitutions despite the fact that they have no gluten-free toast options. For Birmingham, this seems extremely narrow minded and restrictive. read more

Toast has everything you want from a breakfast cafe. Cocktails if that's your preference Excellent selection with great quality and very friendly server's It's a relaxing experience with a laid back feel read more

World Class served right, ordered the Why So Blue? Pancakes and coffee, of which didn't need the accompanying maple syrup and came out just right!! Prompt and constant refills with the coffee as well! My waitress Jackee was nice and pleasant!We will be back... -- Dave read more

Toast - Why So Blue Pancakes which were great without the maple syrup added... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Delicious brunch place with a lovely ambiance. The interior is cozy with a somewhat European vibe. The menu serves typical brunch items such as pancakes, waffles, skillet, bennies, and more with a personal twist. I went for Petoskey omelette, which has fantastic flavor, but I wish could have been slightly fluffier. Very delicious, regardless. You can sub the side with fruit cup, which I did, and the fruit cup was great. Generous amount of berries. My friend ordered hot chocolate and avocado toast, which scores huge aesthetical points. That hot chocolate is a winner for winter for sure. The chicken and waffle also looks great. Service is nice and quick. Our water are always filled and the staff check on us often, without being overbearing. The price is a bit more pricey, but I think it's proportional to the overall experience. read more

I'm a simple girl... I was put on this planet to drink Bloody Mary's and eat Eggs Benedict (preferably with lox). Toast knocks it out of the park always. Enough said. This is the perfect place for brunch with a 4-5 page menu! They do not take reservations, so I recommend arriving 30-45 mins early to get your name down during peak hours. Luckily, you can stroll around Downtown Birmingham while waiting. read more

Toast - Nova Scotia Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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