I came on a Saturday morning and 80% of the place was packed with toddlers and young children. Not…read moreexactly the kind of vibe I'm looking for to start the weekend. The food was ok. The spanakopita croissant looked interesting, but didn't taste that good because it had very little spinach filling in a very large empty hole. Maybe if the pastries can be warmed up it'd be better. Coffee was good. I got an iced americano. Wife got drip coffee. Honesty, the amount of kids and strollers killed the mood. I felt like I was in a daycare and just wanted to finish my food and get out haha. Prob just came at a bad time.

The service is great, Spencer is the most friendly person ever. Everything there was so well…read moretasted. I do recommend the croissants and the crispy chicken sandwich. -Judah

I made reservations for last weekend while our group of nine were in town for the weekend. When I…read moreinitially looked at the website, I was excited for the theming and thought it would just be the perfect place to grab dinner before heading out to Church Street Garage for their drag show that night. What I didn't anticipate was the entire group wishing we could close down the Mary Shelley bar with Jackson (Jaxon? I'm the absolute worst and did not get the spelling of their name), our server. From the moment we walked past security, everyone was amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. We ordered dinner and drinks, including a round of infinity shots, the shareable love potion, and D20 shots. And everything was delicious. Sometimes, you have to sacrifice the quality of food and drinks for a fun atmosphere, but that was not the case here. Storm Crow was a big highlight of the trip and I can't wait to visit Toronto again just to go back. Thank you for everything!

The seafood is exceptionally fresh, especially the oysters and crudos…read more Most of the main courses are flavorful and beautifully presented. Some of the sauces and seasonings were a bit heavy, making a few dishes taste stronger than I expected. The drinks are well-crafted, though a few cocktails were on the sweeter side and not entirely to my taste. Service is attentive and polite, though the pace can feel a little formal at times. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a special night out, just keep in mind that some dishes have bolder flavors.

Came here on a Friday night and had such a fun experience…read more The space has a great after dark vibe with dim lighting and neon accents, cozy but still lively. We ordered the oden set with yogurt soju, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and the salmon fried udon with uni sauce. Everything was super comforting and flavorful, especially the oden on a cold night. What really made it stand out was the bingo game. It got the whole bar involved and made the night feel more interactive and social. We ended up chatting with a group nearby and even taught them a Malaysian yam seng cheers, which turned into a really fun moment. Great spot for a lively night out with good food and energy. Would come back.

This place has been around for 3 years if I remember correctly. And I remember their food was quite…read moredecent last time when I visited with friends. But unfortunately, this time we got a bit disappointed. Platter was filled with cheap/frozen fries that I don't event want to put it in my system. Salmon udon looked so sad, and we couldn't finish it. Cocktail was not bad though. I liked their lighting and decorations. The server looks cute but doesn't seem to be knowledgeable when we had questions (and keep forgot our requests..) I support local businesses and hate to say this. But probably I may not come back anymore as now there are many other fusion bar options available in North York. *This is only personal opinion, and your experience might be different. I'm not mad or anything haha. Just being honest about what we had that day hoping this helps other Yelpers to decide where to visit or what to eat spending their precious time and money :)

Snakes and Lattes was like THE board game cafe back in the day. I used to frequent this location…read moremany times in university. It's conveniently located, has a large game selection, and has pretty decent bites. Of course, the prices have increased a lot since I've first visited like 10 years ago. Like... a lot. They used to be one of the few board games cafes around but this price increase now makes it a little less appealing than other cafes that have opened up over the years that offer a much lower table charge. The current price here is $20 but it does come with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (drip coffee, tea, pop and juice), and they do have a LARGE game selection - like... into the thousands. There are reservations but they don't accept them during their peak hours (after 4 pm on fridays and the weekend). Reservations are also for three hours. And apparently there's trivia every single Tuesday! I do prefer other cafes these days but you can't go wrong with visiting this classic.

There's always multiple events going on at Snakes & Lattes which I enjoy going to. There was a…read morecasual play for chess event that I went to and I ordered the nutella hot chocolate which was really good! They also gave out free water which was great. They also have other food items to choose from such as mac and cheese, burgers, nachos, and a potato. They all looked so good! I do prefer the Snakes & Lattes College location but the Annex location isn't bad. Overall, I love how there's always something going on and how there's so many board games to learn and play. I would recommend reserving a table in advance as the place does get really busy.

My favourite bar in the Markham/Richmond Hill area. In the afternoons its a brunch spot complete…read morewith desserts and fried chicken. And in the evenings it can be anything from a dating show, to a mah jong tourney to a full on night club! The owner Brian is a solid guy who always makes sure the customers have the best experience possible, and shout out to the bartenders who make the sickest (and most gorgeous) drinks in the GTA (shoutout to Nicole!)! Also, its nice for a night club to have actual parking! And if you're here for a club night, because its on the second level inside a plaza, you don't have to wait outside in the heat (in the summer), or freezing ice cold (if its winter), you can take the escalators up and wait inside the cozey heated or air conditioned inside!

Tried the cream sandos for dessert and really that was the only reason we went - it was pretty good…read morebut some flavours could have been better. My favourite was definitely the ube and creme brulee ones. It did take a long time to get them ready though so we had to wait for a while. The service is very good otherwise and the place turns into a lounge in the evenings which is super cool!

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p

Cute stop for a cocktail bar hopping night. Their drinks are a bit too sweet for our liking, but…read moreI'm always a sucker for the Asian inspired flavours! We tried the Opium signature drink and the Chinese Hangover (had a super nostalgic orangey flavour for me).

Opium Bar is all about providing quality and delicious Asian inspired tapas along with their unique…read morecocktails. Located at Ossington & Dundas, this spot is perfect to chillax or catch up with friends. The restaurant is just right to accommodate large groups, but you would have to make a reservation as most of the seats are 2 seaters/bar seats. They have a lot of unique cocktails available to go with your meal, but if you want mocktails, you can get a customized one for just $5.50 too ~ If I had to say, all of the food I've tried was delicious, but here are some of my favorites. - Noodles ($11): Their soft Chinese cut ribbon styled noodles is topped with their in-house special beef paste. - Opium Chicken ($13): Their Taiwanese style chicken is seasoned well and made out of dark boneless meat that's marinated in their special recipe for hours. - Veggie and beef dumplings ($8.50 each): The dumplings are always made fresh in house without MSG. Getting them pan fried adds the perfect crispy texture! (+0.75). The owners who are usually working were very friendly to us. We had a good chat and I can really tell how passionate they are about this business. I highly recommend checking this bar out if you visit downtown Toronto!

It's surprisingly quiet for 7pm on a Saturday. In no time our crimson palomas ($18) arrived…read morecontaining a healthy slug of tequila and Cointreau that gives the fruity looking cocktail that kick I needed. And we're off to the (not overly hectic) races! Our waiter raves about the coconut ebi mayo ($23), a dish that's been a staple on their menu and he claims is a favourite amongst patrons. For me, it's too soft, the batter lacking crunch and coconut textures. If anything, it's simply fried shrimp with a couple of sweet sauces for flavour. Not much coconut and no definitely mayonnaise. Perhaps the dish just needs to be renamed to "tropical fried ebi" for clarity. We did enjoy the chicken cobb salad ($22), a hearty dish that's more of a "bowl" than "salad". With only a scant amount of salad mix, the dish combined fresh avocado, torched corn, tomato, and of course a generous fillet of crispy fried chicken. I loved it for a lightish but hearty dinner and would push for this to be a staple if it isn't already.

Made a reservation on OpenTable and got promptly seated!…read more We tried: Yuzu French Toast- 2/5 Kind of just normal French toast with berry compote. Not much yuzu flavor or creme brulee crackle Avocado Eggs Benny- 4/5 Nice change to have it on pound cake than typical English muffin. The hollandaise sauce didnt have much miso flavour though Nice crisp on the potatoes but not really hot Matcha latte- nice strong matcha and not very sweet Service was great! Our server kept checking on us and made us our waters were always filled. They did remind us that there is a 2hr seating time as well. Parking is on the street but there are a few lots nearby. Pretty easy to find spots even on weekend! Overall worth a try!