I always enjoy brunch here. My favorites are chicken and waffle and any of the eggs benedict. You can also customize the meal to replace potatoes with more salad for a less carb heavy meal. The (black) sesame latte is so good. Service is great. It's a great place to bring kids because they have a whole bookshelf of board games they can play with. read more

Don't get their iced coffee. It's premade not pulled on the spot. Gave it a shot anyways but it tasted really bad. Watered down and tastes worst than McDonald's read more

Another amazing meal chicken waffle, spinach pasta , hot coco & hojicha latte Service was great n tentative read more

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This place redeemed itself that's for sure, we ordered chicken and waffles and shrimp cake eggs, service was excellent the staff were very attentive, the shrimp cake was perfectly cooked had a lot of heat to it, the eggs were runny when you cut them that is how a poached egg is supposed to be. The fried chicken and waffles were out of this world price is on the higher side but this place always gets packed, the chicken was crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside, the chilli maple glaze was delicious The ambiance was nice small space so there isn't that much seating, the chicken and waffles were my favourite and their salad with their vinaigrette was delicious. Just if you come here don't order the duck if I was the owner I would take that out of the menu, they specialized in making eggs Benny, super tasty the chicken and waffles were my favourite. read more

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A cute cafe to head over to when you want to work or study! Food options were alright, and did have a great vibe to it overall! Got the Smoked Salmon salad and it was subpar, would not go back for it! 6/10 recommend! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Smoked Salmon Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We came on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch, and this place was bustling full. We had placed ourselves on the waitlist while driving here and had wait for around 20 minutes before being seated as they were completely packed. We're definitely recommend using the waitlist function so it cuts down on your wait time. We got the Duck Benedict and the Chicken Waffles. Both were freshly prepared and well-made, and were great brunch items. Service was a little slow, but understandable due to it being so busy. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Duck Benedict with a Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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If it was no the coffee that was up to standard, I would have given zero star. The service was just poor. Two groups waiting in line at the very small and narrow entrance while the staffs did not even bother to clean up the few tables with guests already left. The group before me waited for 30 minutes just waiting someone to clean the empty tables so that they could sit. Definitely not planning to visit again. read more

Alchemy Coffee - A table not cleaned for 15 mins while there were other new guests waiting outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I always get their chicken and waffles, it's soooo good!! Recently tried their French toast and it was also very yummy. I always get some type of latte or coffee drink when I come here because their coffee is so strong. Always hits the spot! The cafe is pretty small though so expect a bit of a wait if you go on weekends. read more

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Fresh and tasty, massive amounts and colorful. The owner is a very polite and generous man and takes pride in his work. Small sociable and cozy place. read more

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A busy brunch location that serves a rather small menu of bennys, spaghetti and a couple other dishes. I have been to their Richmond hill location and this is the first time at the Markham one. There is less seating in this location, but the service seems better. The servers allow us to wait by the bar seats before claiming 1of 6 tables in the establishment, or you can choose to just eat at the bar tables. Sausage egg benny - An egg benny with a breakfast sausage on an English muffin with a side of potatoes and salad. Salad was good. Potatoes were over fried and was not seasoned as well as I remembered. The sausage benny on English muffin combination was a bit disappointing. The muffin felt soggy and heavy didn't contribute anything to the combination. The sausage was well seasoned and didn't feel too oily which was nice. On the egg benny was also good, but didn't mesh well with the sausage. Individual components on its own was good, together it was disappointing. Alchemy is a great place to try with unique dishes, but their menu hasn't changed since my last visit. Unlikely to visit either locations again due to the lack of innovation with their dishes. read more

Alchemy Coffee - a plate of food and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came by for a coffee the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was available in the private lot. The windows could use a deep clean though... Ordered a mocha at the counter and it was decent. Despite using whole milk, the mocha tasted a touch watery. The chocolate wasn't too sweet and quite tasty. The latte art was great, temperature of the drink was good and the foaming was perfect. ~$6 after tax for a mocha. Cash and debit card accepted. read more

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Alchemy coffee is a cute brunch spot. I came here with some friends for a Saturday brunch. We signed up for the online waitlist and got a spot within 5-10 minutes. They have some tables as well as some bar seating. We were sat at the bar but that worked for us. I got the duck benny with a matcha latte. The matcha latte was pretty good. The duck benny was good as well but I wish the duck itself was a little more flavourful. The benny came with potatoes and salad. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Alchemy Coffee 4361 Hwy 7 Unit 1, Unionville, ON This little cozy cafe is def one of my fav brunch places and certainly a neighbourhood Featuring brunch dishes with a bit of a twist - they have an extensive menu that caters to every craving! From pork belly to chicken/duck waffles , to pasta and duck/shrimp Benny, there is something for everyone! Their coffees and lattes are also spot on and they do also have tea lattes (London fog, matcha) as well They do get busy but I love how they have a Yelp waitlist so that I don't have to head there until my table is almost ready. Not the most kid friendly space since it's such a small capacity but they do have a second location in Richmond hill with a bigger space! read more

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I came here for coffee as I had been here a few times in the past. I had good experiences before. As I was waiting for my lattes, I was looking at the meals coming out. Eggs Benedict was what most people were ordering, presentation looked really nice, meals are $15 and above. My lattes came, but unfortunately my latte didn't taste the way I remembered it to be, coffee flavour wasn't strong enough, it seemed as if the portion of coffee wasn't enough, too much milk to coffee ratio. I'm hoping the next time I come back it will be back up to par as before. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

3.5 Alchemy what happened? Used to be so amazing!! Came on a rainy weekend and so glad they have the Yelp waitlist so we were able to get a place in line while on the way to the cafe. We got seated at a table by the door and their coffees are great as usual. I ordered a houjicha latte and it was a perfect sweetness level. Our table got two variations of their eggs benny (smoked salmon and house made sausage patty) and the chicken and waffles. The chicken and waffles arrived at the table first and the chicken was fried well and super crispy. The waffles were very light, airy and more crispy than expected and not sweet at all (they do provide a small cup of syrup). The poached eggs on the bennys were very disappointing on this occasion. They were over cooked and not runny at all :( I did enjoy the home made sausage patty though and it did have a slight spicy kick. Overall, I hope this was a one off experience regarding the eggs and that next time I can get some oozing egg yolk!! read more

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Alchemy use to be my go to cafe but their quality went down. Came here on a weekday morning and it wasn't too busy but the food still arrived cold. The potatoes were cold not crispy at all and the Benedict was over cooked, no runny yolk. We also got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was juicy but no flavour. I think they rely on the sauces which tasted like bottled Thai sweet sauce. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Pea meal bacon and chicken w/waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Alchemy has always been an amazing brunch spot with savory takes on some standard brunch items, in addition to their own creations. The staff is very kind and service is very quick. Love the natural colour decor to give it a very warm and welcoming rustic feel. read more

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3.5 STARS mr. Tran wanted "brunch" so we ordered from Alchemy Coffee thru Ubereats. I got the steak and eggs and he got the duck benny. My steak was medium done, with scrambled eggs, 1 whole toast cut in half, a side salad and mushroom sauce. Steak was chewy and a tad bit tough, scrambled eggs was bland, but the salad was good and so was the mushroom sauce. mr. Trans' duck benny looked good, it came with two egg benny, a side salad, and a side of roasted potatoes. I took a bite of his duck benny, it was good, but the alfalfa sprouts overwhelmed the whole taste of the duck benny. The potatoes were crispy and the sauce it came with was delicious. Would probably try again at the restaurant. read more

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This is a popular cafe in the neighbourhood, we went in today without reservation but got seated almost immediately despite many customers came in afterward, so it is advisable to make advance reservation. We ordered smoked salmon egg benny, cappuccino and ice coffee, the benny was fresh, hot and tasty and the coffees were excellently served too! My friend requested no carb so no deep-fried potatoes, the server separately offered a big plate of green salad without additional charge, how generous could that be! Service was great! The servers were nicely groomed, polite, attentive and efficient. I'd give 5 stars if they could serve boiled instead of deep-fried potatoes, and drizzled less dressings on the salad. We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy little cafe with good ambiance and will definitely make our way back! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Beautiful and delicious smoked salmon benny with tasty coffees. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Cozy place open for breakfast and dinner. Great service, very friendly. We both had the salmon Benedict and it was extremely fresh.

I can't believe I have not rated Alchemy Coffee when I was probably one of their first customers lol. Great brunch spots, I consider them to definitely be an OG. I always get the eggs Benny here - really well done and tastes delicious. I've tried the shrimp cake eggs Benny before which seems to be a seasonal item - would love to see it on the menu again. It's a small shop so be prepared to potentially wait unless you go near opening time. read more

They just opened a new location in my neighborhood, decided to try their original OG location in Unionville, gotta pay my respects to the OG. Smaller place with 6 tables and country space for those who like sitting on stools. Service staff very polite and courteous, if only they could provide customer service training to those in need, the restaurant scene would be a much better place. Nice background chill music to chillax to, not too loud but enough sound to get your groove on while eating your chicken & waffles. Ordered their infamous chicken & waffles and shrimp cake Benny. The chicken & waffles were both crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Gave me 3 chicken legs, luckily I prefer dark meat over white meat. Batter used for chicken did not have any extra seasoning or herbs, straight up crispy batter. Came with a small serving of plain maple syrup and a sweet chili infused maple syrup dipping sauce. The shrimp benny eggs were perfect, runny and not over cooked, would have preferred a little more hollandaise sauce. Looking forward to hitting up their new location by Thornhill read more

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Very busy place and parking is tight. The food is scrumptious and the hot drinks are superb. The food came fast and the servers are really nice and helpful. It's a small place and it was busy on a weekday but we didn't have to wait. I loved my smoked salmon egg Benedict and the spinach pasta, omg so creamy and delicious. read more

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My friends loved this place and took me here for brunch. I arrived early so I could be on the wait list first. They told me 30-45 mins wait time. The place had about six table seating area since it's a small cafe with limited parking spots in front. I think they started off as a cafe than a brunch place because they can't cater to many customers. I ordered the duck confit egg Benedict and I asked for well done eggs. The potatoes were yummy. My first time eating duck meat for breakfast and it certainly satisfied my tummy!! The salad was sweet and could be fresher. My friend ordered smoked salmon egg Benny and she thought it was a bit salty. My other friend ordered the same thing as mine but they messed up her poached eggs. She wanted it runny, and it wasn't. Overall the food was good. There is hardly any decor and the atmosphere can be loud. If the wait time was less, it would have been better. I guess this place is "eat and go." read more

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Happy to see a lot of new brunch places open up over the last few years, but went back to one of my old favs @alchemy.ca in Markham! Their interior is still cozy but menu has expanded a lot compared the last time I visited. Tried the Duck Benny and Shrimp Benny, both were really good! Eggs were poached perfectly! However, found the potatoes on the salty side. Service was quick and love that they also have live waitlist on Yelp too! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Duck Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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April 15, 2023 - I was here a few years ago. Not sure why I didn't write a review :'( Well I went back again with my friend and we both enjoyed our brunch. We ordered: 1 Duck Benny 1 Salmon Benny 2 Matcha Tea Latte We shared our food and I replay liked both the salmon and duck. Cant really say which I enjoyed more. The Matcha Tea Latte was very good. The staff was nice and always checked in on us. We sat at the window, it was very funny sometimes as people who were waiting for seats would stare into the window and almost plant their faces on it to see if there were any free seats. Felt like I was watching a sight gag (silent comedy). read more

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Have heard amazing things about this spot for the longest time and I finally got to check it out!! It definitely lived up to my expectations. I'm not sure if maybe the AC was broken the day I went but it was very hot inside Aside from the heat, the food was very delicious!! I personally tried out their salmon benny and it was so good!! The potatoes it came with were super crispy, and the salad was good as well. My friend said that her chicken & waffles were also very tasty. I would definitely return to try out their pastas or other items on the menu!! Also a side note that the parking lot is quite small and the restaurant itself doesn't have much seating. I can imagine that they get quite full on the weekends. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Chicken & waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The quality at the place still remains the same! I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with the London Fog Latte and waited about 10 minutes for the order as there were many orders before me. The Breakfast Sandwich tasted amazing, and love the bun itself. There were bacon, eggs, caramelized onions. The eggs were a little moist , and wished it would be cooked more dried. That's just my preference. I also liked that the sandwich comes with salad with flavourful dressing. The London Fog latte was amazing together with the breakfast. It was a good breakfast! read more

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Recommended by my girlfriend, we went to Alchemy for a girl's brunch,. There are only two tables of four, and the rest are tables of two....or sitting at a bar style around the wall. Total restaurant seats 26, so it's quite small. We immediately came on yelp and added ourselves to the waiting list, very handy! A lineup formed quickly, and we waited for about :30. Super nice server and the menu is great! We had the smoked salmon, duck and peameal bacon Eggs Benedict dishes ...all super yummy. The food is outstanding! Eggs perfectly poached and the sauce is not too salty or runny. Paired with some fresh greens and roasted potatoes. I also had an iced coffee, which was flavourful and delicious. Because of the small space, the washroom is also a supply room, which turns me off big time, but what can you do, right? One more insight is that parking is horrible. Very limited spots and most are reserved for other businesses. This place definitely could use a better location. It's way too good to be in this limited, tiny space! read more

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Get on the wait list asap to avoid long waits for parties of 3 or more! Cozy brunch spot which also seems to make great coffee/lattes by the number of people coming in just for that! I got their HOJICHA LATTE with oat milk (4/5) but do stir it up or else it gets really grainy at the bottom. I had the SHRIMP CAKE EGGS BENNY(4/5) was very savoury and poached egg done to perfection. I thought it was silly that they didn't allow me to substitute my potatoes for more greens unless I paid extra. In their defence, the home fries were good, golden crisp on the outside, just quite filling. My friend also got the STEAK & EGGS. Not much steak but there was a MOUNTAIN of eggs! Very generous portions and filling good brunch overall! read more

Alchemy Coffee - Hojicha latte (4/5), Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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It's been a few years since my last visit to Alchemy. Unfortunately, the taste of the food did not quite live up to my memories. We ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny and the Carbonara Pasta, the latter of which was at the recommendation of our waitress. The smoked salmon was quite flavourful and distinct. It cut through the richness of that creamy egg yolk. Their house fries were perfectly crispy without being burnt on the outside, nor dry on the inside. A generous portion to accompany the already filling Benny to say the least. Sadly, I was not a fan of the underlying english muffin for the Benny. At first, I thought the muffin was a bit tender from the creamy egg yolk and sauteed portobello mushrooms. However, after deconstructing the Benny a little bit, I was shocked to see that the english muffin did not appear to be toasted! The lack of different textures from the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny ruined the experience for me - every bite just felt soggy, and every consecutive bite just felt even soggier despite the delicious flavours. The Carbonara Pasta was simple, creamy, and delicious. The saltiness of the bacon helped to cut the richness of the dish. I do wish the bacon was cooked a little bit crispier, again, to provide a different layer of textures within the dish. For drinks, we ordered the Cappuccino, Flat White, and the Hojicha Latte. All of which were delicious. A minor unsettling experience was that the Cappuccino was filled to the brim of the cup, and actually overflowing to the point where the waiter needed to line the coaster with a napkin. If I was at a Tim Hortons/Starbucks, I wouldn't have minded the full cup for the value. However, I was slightly disappointed at being served the overflowing Cappuccino at a sitdown cafe. It didn't affect the flavour of the drink, but did ruin the aesthetic of the coffee - I wish the barista would have brewed another cup instead of serving the full cup with spillover. read more

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Would definitely recommend this place!!! Really cozy, intimate and chill vibes. Incredible pancakes! Perfect fluff and not overly sweet. I ordered a cafe latte and London fog latte and the drinks were perfection. Food came out fairly quick and hot. Really happy with the experience here. I'm certainly going to be a regular. read more

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Alchemy offers your standard brunch fare and delicious lattes. Worth a visit if you're in the mood for simple brunch foods! In particular, the salmon benny was good with the portbello but the sauce can use a bit more zing. Potatoes were done with a nice light crisp and very well seasoned. The restaurant is fairly limited in seating so you may find a line up during the usual peak hours. Service is very quick though so it's clear they have this optimized well. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Salmon benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I've had this restaurant bookmarked forever and finally had the opportunity to try it out. The parking lot is small and there's signs posted that certain spots are for certain establishments so keep an eye out to ensure you're parking where you should be. The restaurant is very small with high top seating along the window and one wall and tables dispersed in between that and the counter. The menu is located on the wall which could be difficult for those sitting by the window to see. We went with the chicken and waffles and salmon benny. Since both dishes came with salad it was a bit odd that one had dressing and the other did not. The waffle was too crispy for my taste. I prefer my waffles to be softer and not so hard/crispy. The fried chicken was okay but I've had better fried chicken before. The salmon benny was just right and the potatoes seasoned well. For myself the restaurant was overhyped and did not live up to my expectations. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Chicken and waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Solid breakfast place. We went on a weekday at 10am so no waiting in line for us. We ordered the Duck Confit Eggs Benny and Pork Belly and Eggs. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Side salad dressing was light and refreshing. My favourite is the pork belly, it just melts in your mouth. The cortado was also very good. Good amount of froth and cute latte art for details. read more

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You know this place is good when your Asian dad calls you and asks for the name of the place you took him to a few weeks back. Alchemy Coffee continues to be one of my favourite brunch spots when I'm in town. It is such a go-to spot for celebratory birthday brunches and catch up sessions with friends, and has recently passed the spots-to-take-picky-parents test. Will have to say, the restaurant is quite small and parking is limited so be sure to reserve in advance! My go-to order has been the duck and waffle. Crispy duck confit paired with perfectly made waffles, plum sauce and a sunny side up egg to top it off. Not sure how many times I have ordered it at this point, but I can't remember a single time they have failed to impress me. Highly recommend trying if you're in the area! read more

I finally came here on a Wednesday for some brunch as this place has been on my list to visit for the longest time. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with very limited seating. I think there were around 5-6 tables, plus some bar seating. It's definitely a place to go for small gatherings of 2-3 parties. Closer to the end of my visit, it started getting busier, and there was a short line. I came with a party of 3 and we ordered the Pork Belly Open-Faced Omelette, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny, and the Carbonara Pasta. The presentation of each dish was very pretty, but for each price, we thought the portions would be a bit bigger. The food wasn't too hot either once we received it. The flavours and quality were good though. I also tried the Peaches and Cream latte. The flavours were great, you could really taste the peach, but once again, my drink was not hot. The other people in my party ordered coffee, and when we asked for another refill of coffee, the server stated that we can only get 1 refill. We're just used to getting unlimited refills from other brunch spots, but we were okay with this! Overall, I would come here to get some work done and have a drink with a friend. The food looked good, but it didn't really hit the spot for me. It's definitely a spot to try out though! read more

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I ordered takeout and it was really good. I ordered the crispy chicken and waffles and the waffles were very fluffy. The chicken was a little bit hard but still very good. It came with a sweet chili sauce and maple syrup; oh I enjoyed the sweet chili sauce but it was a little bit liquid, would have been nice if it was a thicker sauce. Either than that food was great. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Crispy chicken and waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Ever since Alchemy opened it's been the hot spot for brunch. There's a reason why. Everything there is delicious! I love the salmon eggs Benedict and the salad. Even the salad dressing has great taste. All the drinks especially the London fog is perfectly made. You can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu. I also enjoy their unique fusion of Asian flavours with western brunch. read more

Alchemy Coffee - Salmon eggs Benedict minus the hollandise sauce and salmon quinoa salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Small and quaint location but popular so you may encounter a wait to be seated. They do provide text service once seating becomes available Parking can be limited. Customer service was good. the selection is mostly brunch items like eggs Benedict in various versions. I opted for the french toast- it was served with bacon done perfectly but the brioche was dry; needed to soak more in the custard. I prefer when my meal is served hot out of the kitchen - mine was lukewarm. You can study with free wifi but the seats not so comfortable probably purposely done so you don't hang around for too long. read more

Alchemy Coffee - French toast with a lime syrup parmigiana shavings and bacon. Also comes wit soups vide apple but a opted out. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario