Bomb IVL, bomb breakfast sandwich,…read morebomb vibe. The the checklist for a good cafe to me Would come back to this place

Nice little place opposite the Music Park with outdoor seating facing said park. Bathroom is…read morespacious and clean too. Staff are super nice and went out of their way for us. Sweet and attentive. You can't beat that. My iced latte with oat milk and no sugar was great. Their coffee actually tastes like coffee. No burnt or over-roasted aftertaste. Perfect. I ordered the Caprese Panini and got Potato Salad for my side. The panini was okay but the potato salad was great. My husband's Chicken Pot Pie and Frappuccino were very good and his side of Lentil Soup was excellent. The custard tart was okay. Overall, it was a pleasant experience that fortified our afternoon. Bravo to their side dishes and coffee. We would return.

We visited Sweet Addictions on Danforth and really enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. This…read morefamily-run bakery and dessert shop is well known in the East End for its wide selection of cakes, pastries, cookies, cupcakes, and South Asian sweets. Everything in the display case looked fresh and beautifully presented, and there were plenty of tempting options to choose from. We tried the "Dulce de Leche Cheesecake", "Pistachio Éclair", "Carrot Cake", "Hazelnut Crunch", and "Strawberry Shortcake", along with a "Latte" and "Dirty Matcha. The desserts were rich, flavourful, and nicely made, with each one offering its own unique texture and taste. The drinks paired well with the sweets. The staff were friendly, and the shop had a warm neighborhood feel. There's street parking available on Danforth Avenue.

Sherbourne Street? Listen, I saw a "Soft Opening" sign at 563 Danforth, and like a Yelp Elite to a…read morenew experience, I walked right in to warm up from the rain. The place is bright and oh so clean! Spotless is a word I would rarely apply to restaurants and such, but this place was spotless. Service was efficient and quick. I got a "Russian Chocolate Tale" and an Americano. The coffee was good, a sort of standard blend, not bitter, smooth. The Tale was chocolate mousse on top of a chocolate cookie covered by a layer of vanilla-ish mousse-ish and some pink stuff. (Can you tell I'm not a desserts expert?) Both mousses were delicate and not too sweet, but I got nothing from the outer pink layer. Their selection is an amazing array of standard Western European pastries and desserts. And a Dubai chocolate bar in the $30 adjacent area if you feel like being trendy. Overall, another fine addition to the many great bakeries and dessert places on the Danforth.

Love love love the food at the place!!! We are already planning to come back when we are back in…read morethe city! We went on a Saturday at 11am and had to wait around an hour to get seated for a party of 3. The service wasn't the friendliest when we got there but maybe they were overwhelmed since they were pretty busy. We ordered Vietnamese coffee, their famous blueberry pancake, and The Daily. For The Daily, we chose the marinated pork loin for our protein option and, it was sooo tender and flavourful. The pork loin is Vietnamese-style pork loin with lemongrass flavor. I absolutely loved it and would get extra next time. The scrambled eggs are very creamy, just how I like them! The pancake and Vietnamese coffee were also very delightful. We want to come back and try ther pandan pancake next time and maybe their Eggs Benny. Food does take awhile to come but I appreciate how everything is made fresh. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. It's ig perfect.

Daily Grind takes classic brunch staples and gives them a Southeast Asian twist. The result is…read morecreative, colorful, and fun. Let's start with the drinks. The Vietnamese coffee with ube foam? Incredible. Rich, sweet, and bold with a fluffy, purple cloud on top. I could have easily ordered another. I also tried the salted butterscotch drink, which was fine, but next to the Vietnamese coffee, it didn't stand a chance. Food-wise, we sampled a few things. The Viet Madame sounded amazing on the menu. It's their version of a croque madame with Vietnamese-spiced pork. In reality, it was just okay. The Benny, on the other hand, was a knockout. Imagine a perfect croissant turned into eggs Benedict. Flaky, buttery, and exactly what you want it to be. The ube French toast also deserves a shoutout. Lightly crisped, topped with strawberries, mango, and more of that dreamy ube foam. Easily a standout. The vibe is super casual. We sat on the patio, which felt a bit bland but worked for a sunny morning. I didn't see the interior. Service was on point. Not overly warm but efficient and quick. If you're in the mood for brunch that plays with bold flavors and isn't afraid to mix things up, Daily Grind delivers. Just make sure something with ube makes it to your table.

I visited the cafe during morning hours, it wasn't too busy and there was ample seating available…read more It has good decor, few paintings are also available to buy (like an art gallery). I ordered for Spinach Feta pastry and Americano. The pastry was average, but Americano was watered down. I would suggest sticking to standard brew.

This is a new coffee shop/ cafe that recently opened in Cabbagetown. There is a Greek vibe inside…read more They make their croissant sandwiches in-house daily. All pastries and cakes are made daily. Anything one day old is either 50% off or BOGO. These are outsourced from 3 different bakeries. They also sell ice cream. Their coffee cups are made with coffee husk, so they are lightweight, don't chip, and stay cool even with hot beverages. We ordered the following: 1. Flat White ($4.55). 2. Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake ($7.25). 3. Apricot Danish ($8.50). The Flat White tasted good. My son loved the Chocolate Cake. He didn't share. It was rich and moist. The Apricot Danish was fresh. You can serve yourself with free water. Any Cabbagetown resident and construction workers get a 10% discount. Any government and police get a 15% discount. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The owners are Armenian, who escaped from the war in Ukraine. They opened on 2024-07-20. There is free WiFi. The cafe is not wheelchair accessible, except for the outdoor patio. There is one gender-neutral washroom, but it is not wheelchairaccessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There is one high chair for little children. Review 2024-178

Returned! To celebrate my daughter's birthday. I have been thinking of taking her here, knowing…read morethat she would enjoy their cocktails. I am glad that we chose this place! Each dish has elevated twist, and the price is so reasonable and even generous for the quality. Cocktails are excellent (lots of line-ups). They also serve nice choices of local craft beers on tap. We ordered: (Food) #Cast Iron Baked Brie fresh baked brie with house-made wild berry compote, candied pecans, prosciutto, garlic crostini $17 : This served as perfect appetizer for 3 of us. Enjoyable. Variety of ways to enjoy the baked brie. #Canadian Striploin 7oz striploin, garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables: We tried different & great steak dish here before, and this one is also EXCELLENT - the on-point seasonings, perfectly med-rare. Roasted veggies and mashed potato leave its own flavour and texture with right amount of seasonings. #Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms, tossed in a beurre blanc sauce, topped with fresh Parmesan: I wished the ravioli itself had more mushroom-forward flavor, and the wrapper had more delicacy (in terms of thickness and texture). However, I loved the beurre Blanc sauce - it was foamy - making the butter-ly and creamy sauce feel light in the mouth. Nice hint of tangy-ness. #Herb Crusted Salmonwith garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables, and beurre blanc sauce: The same sauce as ravioli, that matched with salmon well. (Cocktails) #Fig Fizz: With Durham distillery Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, fig jam, lemon juice, honey syrup, soda # Lavender cosmopolitan # Passion Prosecco Martini # Spicy Hibiscus Margarita All the cocktails were presented beautifully. Today's highlight was Spicy Hibiscus Margarita. (Dessert) Chocolate Espresso Martini Cake rich vanilla cake, mascarpone, house-made chocolate espresso mousse $10: Essentially, tiramisu. lol. Nicely presented. This place is versatile for us. Just for snack, just for cocktails, just for local beer, and elevated food experiences. Promising satisfying experience in each occasion. So blessed to have this place in my neighbourhood.

Let's start with the good... ambience is nice. There's a low light and regular lighting seating…read morearea. Food overall is average - nothing stood out for us. Issue was with portion size - ridiculously small. Main dishes are appetizer servings size - I know we're going through rough times - but don't rip your guests off... we stopped by McDonalds afterwards :( Underwhelmed - underserved.

Solid spot for drinks! Went on a weekend with friends late like 12-2 am and it was pretty chill. My…read morefriends and I tried a bunch of drinks together: 1) Notice Me, Sasuke - Green Owl green tea vodka, strawberry peach soju, hakutsuru nigori sake, lime. Good if you like more sweet drinks. 2) Pepinorita - Tromba Blanco tequila, lime, cucumber cordial, waltirlime leaf tincture, thai bitters. Really refreshing and my favourite! 3) Something Whimsical - shitake infused Four Roses bourbon, Strega amaro, fennel syrup, lemon, Sacred Earth Bitters. This one was not for me, I think it was the fennel and maybe bourbon that threw it off for me. Very strong! My other friend loved it but I had to ask for a different drink. Still I recognized that quality wise it was good. Lol. 4) Tom Yum Booze - Tanqueray Rangpur gin, lemongrass, lime leaf, pandan syrup, coconut water, lime, thai bitters. Much lighter, light taste from cocktail water and had a ball of crushed ice on top of it. Unique look. 5) Hot & Bothered - hibiscus & rosehip infused gin, pisco, mango nectar, house hot sauce, lemon, Peychauds bitters. Not bad, more spicy and my friend really liked it. 6) Tea - purple tea in my pics, was light smooth and my friends loved it. Dessert - I also ordered an aloe sake sherbet which was quite refreshing and tasty. Very reasonable price. Overall, definitely recommend for friends, dates, or even if you want to book it for a small work event. More quiet place to chill depending on when you go. I think they play more music depending on time or day. Just be aware of the high stairs to get up to this place if you have mobility issues. Our server was nice, accommodating and friendly. Mixologist was skilled and efficient.

LoPan has this nice Speakeasy vibe. It is located at the 2nd floor of DaiLo and actually is part of…read moreDaiLo as their bar snacks really come from the same kitchen. We popped in for a pre dinner cocktail and even our friendly bartender was surprised to see us. He thought we came to the wrong bar? But when I walked into LoPan, I knew it is the perfect venue for a quick drink/snacks and just have a good time with friends. Cocktails was well crafted and I do love the Asian twist on some of them. I love spicy cocktails and my Stockholm Knights in this cute Tiki mug really hit the spot. I know I will be back next time when I am in Little Italy wondering where I should go for a drink......

Over priced coffee and a hipster hub. The Nutella latte I ordered wasn't mixed properly so it sat…read moreat the bottom but even the decaf was good despite that. Not worth the money but still good. The treats are where they earn their points. Everything from the spinach and feta pies to the croissants dipped in the soup of the day finishing off with something delectable like their nata is perfection. There's a ton of vegan and gluten free options as well! They have a gorgeous chalk wall that is covered in sayings and lovely quotes, some framed, that gives it its niche. There is limited seating and a few outdoor tables so best to get there early if you're looking to stay around, bonus is the heavenly smell as they bake throughout the morning! A definite snack spot but the coffee is flavoured in multiple ways for a reason.

Stumbled across this cafe while I was in the area. The reviews online looked quite promising so I…read moredecided to go try this spot out. The menu is quite extensive so I ended up getting the more new menu items the strawberry matcha latte. Strawberry matcha latte: The strawberry was more of a syrup rather than a puree. The matcha was more subtle considering the price point around $5, I couldn't complain. I would suggest getting the regular matcha latte instead since the strawberry wasn't that prominent. It wasn't the best matcha I've had but still tasted alright. The pastries look amazing but I decided to come back another time. Will do another review whenever I do try out their pastries. Overall, I would say it's a decent spot if you're in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it.

We stopped in Oshawa for dinner after being delayed by a nearby accident and chose Portly Piper Pub…read morebased on its 3,000+ reviews and 4.3-star rating. Parking seemed limited at first, but there's more available in the back. Just a tip: be careful not to miss the entrance, since exiting is a one-way street and re-entering can be tricky. We arrived around 6:45 pm and saw a small line with two groups ahead, but the place is much bigger than it looks from the outside and we were seated quickly in a comfortable booth for four. The pub was clean, and I was especially surprised at how spacious and tidy the washrooms were--not what I usually expect from a pub, which tend to feel older and worn. The menu is huge, and TVs are everywhere--even in our booth. Between us, we tried a good range of dishes: 1. Caprese Salad with Steak - nicely balanced with pesto, though the steak was a little dry. 2. Fish and Chips - incredible portion for $18! Crispy, perfectly cooked fish with fries, coleslaw, and even a Caesar salad. The fries were well-seasoned (no ketchup needed), coleslaw was enjoyable despite me usually not liking it, and the Caesar was delicious. 3. Mexican Salad - flavorful, fresh, and generous in portion. 4. Tuesday Wing Special - wings were $0.90 each, so I ordered 15 with a Coke Zero. The garlic Parmesan was disappointing--dry and lacking flavor--but the Buffalo ranch wings were tender and spot-on. Service was friendly, though our waitress could have been more proactive with drink and water refills. Overall, I was impressed. Clean space, huge portions, good value, and a welcoming pub atmosphere. Definitely a solid stop if you're in the area.

Servers are friendly and food is tasty. Great steak melt and Greek salad. Bathrooms are clean as…read moreare the floors throughout the restaurant.