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Ordered takeout for lunch. The service was good, although the menu seemed quite limited for full lunch options. The falafels in the lunch special were kind of overcooked and dry, but the flavour was not bad. The pie was better; crispy outside and flavourful filling of steak, mushrooms and carrots. Everything is on the pricey side ($8 for a latte!). Convenient place to grab a treat but will probably bring my own food when visiting Evergreen Brickworks next time.
Food was great, service not so much. We ordered the smoked trout salad and pulled pork with fried egg. We also ordered a glass of cider - the bill came to $63 before gratuity. The trout was flavorful and moist, the pork was really tender. Our server however did not come back even once, until we waved her down for more water towards the end of the meal, nor was she particularly friendly. We will not go our of our way to visit again.
3.5 star I just love the set up at Cafe Belong. The decoration makes me feel like I am in cottage country somewhere, not in the middle of Toronto right next to DVP. Just love those huge windows letting the sunlight shining in on this warm winter afternoon. Eating here at Cafe Belong should makes me feel good and healthy as all the ingredients here are local, organic and sustainable. We shared: Croque Ravine ($23) - I just love everything even the fried mixed green on the side - Pork was tender! love the caramelized onion French Toast ($16) - Am I going to eat that? 3 huge piece of banana bread a little crispy outside but still soft inside.. - I found this a little bit too doughy for my liking - The syrup just add a little sweetness to the already sweet bread The service though was definitely lacking! My coffee was served in a smallish cup so I ended up have to keep waving down my waitress for a refill while she was just busy chit chatting with the staff at the back. -0.5 star I definitely will come back to have a bite at Cafe Belong next time when I am visiting Evergreen Brickwork. But it is not worth a special trip.
The ingredients were indeed fresh! The Tartine was like an open sandwich. I liked the ingredients on top of the toast but I did think that the toast was over-toasted. The bottom of the toast from both ends were charred black (and thus very crunchy and hard to chew through). I avoided eating those areas. However, the middle of the toast where the bulk of the ingredients sat was great. Our dessert was the Strawberry Pavlova. This had a meringue and macerated Ontario strawberries with a lavender whipped cream, blueberry syrup, and lemon curd. This was beautiful! It was like a work of art (fine dining perhaps). There were some edible flowers on the plate too which gave some texture to the dessert. We both found the dessert overall was way too sweet. The ingredients were once again very fresh. I would have liked to share this dessert to divide up the sugar intake a bit that day. I'm very glad that I got to try Cafe Belong with C! Maybe I'll find myself here for dinner or brunch or lunch in the future (although I do think that their prices for the regular items are a little high...) -- I'm not writing off their restaurant but definitely wouldn't run back here any time soon.
Last minute call for Sunday dinner found me at Evergreen Brickworks' Cafe Belong for a event sponsored by American Express. Five courses all paired with Stratus wines, with Chef Brad Long in attendance. Cafe Belong serves good honest food made with fresh local ingredients. Chef Long is a firm believer in honest food preparation and the philosophy of food as fuel, love and nutrition (medicine). It is a philosophy that shines through his tasty dishes. Every dish was wholesome, well prepared and delicious. Ravioli in a mushroom broth set the tone for wholesome goodness. Marinated sardines over a salad of caponata was bright and fresh. Roast saddle of lamb was tender and flavorful paired nicely with a side of foraged kale and heirloom beans. Filling and nutritious. To finish, one course of fried montfort cheese with a sliver of honeycomb to add a touch of sweetness and the most spectacular slab of chocolatey goodness I've ever had. The chocolate came from Oaxaca apparently, chock full of antioxidants and wonderfully enriching. Needless to say, I really enjoyed the food at Cafe Belong. It's food is devoid of pretension and very well prepared. Great place for nice casual dinner.
If I had to choose one word to describe Cafe Belong, I would choose the word "limited". For a cafe, they really do not seem to serve much. Today was my first time coming, and I would be hard pressed to make a repeat trip here. Upon first looking at the menu, they have 1 veggie sandwich, 1 meat sandwich, chips, and a daily soup. They also have breakfast sandwiches on buttermilk biscuits, and a small assortment of baked goods. Their drink menu is considerably larger than this, but I did not buy a drink, so I did not pay much attention to their drink menu. Oh. I should mention that I ordered off their takeout menu. Their sandwich options (veggie and meat) are a daily selection, and you have to ask what they are, because they aren't written anywhere. We got there around 1:30pm, and we were told there were no sandwiches left. At all. That limited our lunch options significantly. My friend opted for the sausage and egg biscuit ($9), and a small daily soup - cold asparagus soup ($5?). I wanted the egg and trout biscuit ($9), but was told that they did not have trout that day. I then went for their small soup and biscuit ($7.90 after tax?). If we're keeping track, this means they were out of their two sandwiches and their trout biscuit. That's a minimum of three larger food items missing from their minimal menu. Not a good sign. The biscuits are said to be fresh, but my understanding of fresh is perhaps a tad fresher than theirs. Their biscuits sit in a basket on the display shelf. My biscuit was not stale, but it was not piping hot out of the oven either. The outside was crunchy, and the inside was not as fluffy or as flakey as I would have expected of a fresh biscuit. The cold asparagus soup did not taste of asparagus. It was pureed until there were no chunks in it, and was almost a matcha green color, but all I can really say is that it was cold, mild, and had herbs in it (I thought I detected a hint of dill, but I could be wrong). After that small, cold soup and my biscuit, I felt as though I did not want to eat any longer, although I was not satisfied. I also felt like I had had all the greens I could stomach for the day. Now, about an hour and a half after eating it, my stomach is not particularly happy with me, although perhaps that is just because I am unaccustomed to having so much cold soup. For the price and the food choices available, I wouldn't come back.
Super disappointing - well, maybe disappointment is not the right word because I went in with low expectations based on the information I had. Website says the restaurant is open from 10 am - 10 pm, but, as with the entire experience, that was a lie. We got there at 300 pm and the seated portion of the restaurant was only serving drinks, not food. So we lined up for take out, and they don't serve cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, just cookies or a pre-packaged "tabule" salad. (i put in quotes because it's a disgrace to the tabule concept). So this salad. My boyfriend said, upon tasting, "This is like we are in prison." It was bland and just...something was not right. Like being mushy but also tough? Ugh. As there are literally no other options around there at that time (you're in the middle of the forest, essentially, and for some reason the farmer's market closes before I was even awake), we ate it. But it would be great if they could indicate before you line up that they have NO options left for take out, so you don't waste your time.
First off I'd say 5 stars for effort! Cafe Belong has a great menu, not too overwhelming and with a lot of character ie. Lentils of the day was w duck confetti. Each dish showed thought and care and I'd say for the size of the cafe they clearly had a larger than usual number of kitchen staff on hand. They have homemade syrups for their soda and they had $2 for unlimited bottled still or sparkling water, I wish every restaurant in Toronto would do this. I ordered the lavender soda, the sticky pork and my friend and I shared an order of fries and she had the St Lawrence salad. The lavender soda was a bit sweet for my liking but we also ordered sparkling so I just added more water. The fries were well done, thick cut fries, well fried, not greasy, golden, delicious! It came with a dollop of mayo and we also asked for chili sauce and they brought a delicious homemade chili sauce made of puréed peppers, chili, and ginger. Now before you read further, remember i gave this place 4 stars but if i'm reviewing fairly I'd say the sticky pork was slightly disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it was great, but it's probably the only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5. The sticky pork was a piece of pork belly and pork shoulder. The pork shoulder was done to perfection, yum! But the pork belly lacked the soft texture of really good pork belly. It was a bit too firm... It could be personal preference but the fat was a bit too chewy and the sauce was good but lacked a bit of depth. It was more sweet than anything else. Overall the food was still fantastic and I'd love to go back and try the chicken that the table next to us had. I'd probably even order the pork again, 4 stars is still very delicious in my books!
I came here on the family day long weekend brunch. We were expecting a lot of hustle and bustle so luckily we had reserved a table online earlier (I would recommend doing that as the phone kept going to their Voice Mail) . After making it through the huge line ups at the entrance at their take out outlet I was greeted by the host and seated immediately. The place has a nice airy and open feel. I already knew I had to try the french toast after being seduced by the pics on a Yelp friend's profile. I was able to convince a friend to share a main and have the french toast as dessert (a good combo if you ask me) We had the following items Scrambled egg, Fries, Smoked trout and Potato Tart. The food took its time arriving and the service was a bit slow as the place was slammed. Apple Tart and Egg didn't fare well. The side of Salad was OK. The main tart was devoid of taste and wasn't seasoned well. The boiled egg was cooked way too long and the yolk was grey all over the side. French Toast despite being a Vegas Style Monstrosity was good. Hint of banana in the bread with the center being nice and goeey. Apple compote with cinnamon and maple syrup helped it. Good stuff and recommended. The fellow diners seemed happy with their choices. I wish I had convinced me fellow diners to do a BYOW as it would have completed a good brunch. There was even a dessert menu If you are here and you know the concept of this spot i.e. everything green and not mean! so if this idea appeals to you this is the place to be. With the ambiance and ethically sourced food I would say 3.5 Stars.
Food presentation is nice, taste is good and service is really poor. Would not come back here. Atmosphere: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Presentation: 5/5 Taste: 4/5 Portion: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Atmosphere: Very nice and relaxing atmosphere at Evergreen Brickswork. The interior is nicely decorated with industry/rustic look. There is an outdoor patio area as well with umbrellas, perfect for a sunny day. Larger group tables are harder to seat so this place is probably ideal for groups of 4. Price: This is an upscale restaurant so it is priced on the higher side. Had brunch here and was over $30 for poached eggs benedict and around $20 for blueberry pancakes. Presentation: Everything was beautifully presented and instagram worthy! Taste: Taste was pretty good. Portion: Portions are on the smaller side. Service: The wait for a table here on a Sunday afternoon was extremely long (45 minute wait). Service is also very poor. The staff were friendly but not too helpful or knowledgable.
Tucked away within the Evergreen Brick Works, Cafe Belong appears to be the only place to grab a cup of coffee. The lineup is pretty long and the cafe only has a few seats and one table so clearly it's meant to be takeout only. However they have a restaurant section (that does not allow coffee area patrons to sit in). Service is short and staff members did not seem rushed considering the number of customers lining up (you'd think they would speed things up). I ordered an iced Americano and it was nothing special with a large amount of ice. The pastries look really tasty - I'll have to try it next time.
Cafe Belong is probably one of my fav brunch spots! Especially on days where I am able to catch the farmers market at Evergreen Brickworks. The restaurant feels homey, down to earth, comfortable. Although you might be sweating a little if it's a very hot summer's day (no air conditioning). Servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is quite amazing in my opinion. The balance of sweet and savory was perfect! I had pulled pork on a bed of pancakes. The presentation is killer and my tastebuds were super happy with my food choice. The cost for a weekend brunch is probably slightly on the higher side but with really good ingredients and interesting location, it's worth the splurge once in awhile!
I was at Evergreen Brick Works for a Craft Beer event and spotted this Cafe packed with people over a weekend. Hence, I went to the full quick-service take-away counter and grabbed a bite size burger, soup and coffee to go. It was absolutely delicious and tasty! There is much more to offer in their restaurant but if you're on a time crunch, the grab and go take-away counter offering refreshments and nourishment is not disappointing for your visits to the Evergreen Brick Works either for work or for play.
One of the best blueberry scone in town. The cafe has just simply coffee and some scone, muffin and cookies for sale. It is very yummy! Definitely come back for scone. Since it is located at brickworks, it has paid parking and limited parking space. Washroom is right across outside the cafe. read more
If you're ever fortunate enough to make a stop at the Evergreen Brick Works, you may get a little peckish after exploring the trails on the outskirts of the park. That's what happened to me and Jamie W. since we didn't get our complimentary croissant when we checked out of our Toronto hotel. There's a cafe within the cafe in the main building, and we decided to partake of the small savoury menu available since a full-fledged meal wasn't our burning desire at that moment. We decided to share the C$14 St. Lawrence Salad, a robust box of mixed greens, apple slices, almonds, and quinoa with the vinaigrette appropriately on the side (photo). It was just the right bite before our long drive back to Detroit. FOOD - 4 stars...fresh ingredients, no complaints AMBIANCE - 4 stars...greenhouse windows, open patio... what more do you want? SERVICE - 3.5 stars...a bit of alright TOTAL - 4 stars...peckish feeling satisfied RELATED - Traveling to Toronto? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2LETSfV read more
Ordered takeout for lunch. The service was good, although the menu seemed quite limited for full lunch options. The falafels in the lunch special were kind of overcooked and dry, but the flavour was not bad. The pie was better; crispy outside and flavourful filling of steak, mushrooms and carrots. Everything is on the pricey side ($8 for a latte!). Convenient place to grab a treat but will probably bring my own food when visiting Evergreen Brickworks next time. read more
Food was great, service not so much. We ordered the smoked trout salad and pulled pork with fried egg. We also ordered a glass of cider - the bill came to $63 before gratuity. The trout was flavorful and moist, the pork was really tender. Our server however did not come back even once, until we waved her down for more water towards the end of the meal, nor was she particularly friendly. We will not go our of our way to visit again. read more
14 years ago
3.5 star I just love the set up at Cafe Belong. The decoration makes me feel like I am in cottage country somewhere, not in the middle of Toronto right next to DVP. Just love those huge windows letting the sunlight shining in on this warm winter afternoon. Eating here at Cafe Belong should makes me feel good and healthy as all the ingredients here are local, organic and sustainable. We shared: Croque Ravine ($23) - I just love everything even the fried mixed green on the side - Pork was tender! love the caramelized onion French Toast ($16) - Am I going to eat that? 3 huge piece of banana bread a little crispy outside but still soft inside.. - I found this a little bit too doughy for my liking - The syrup just add a little sweetness to the already sweet bread The service though was definitely lacking! My coffee was served in a smallish cup so I ended up have to keep waving down my waitress for a refill while she was just busy chit chatting with the staff at the back. -0.5 star I definitely will come back to have a bite at Cafe Belong next time when I am visiting Evergreen Brickwork. But it is not worth a special trip. read more
The ingredients were indeed fresh! The Tartine was like an open sandwich. I liked the ingredients on top of the toast but I did think that the toast was over-toasted. The bottom of the toast from both ends were charred black (and thus very crunchy and hard to chew through). I avoided eating those areas. However, the middle of the toast where the bulk of the ingredients sat was great. Our dessert was the Strawberry Pavlova. This had a meringue and macerated Ontario strawberries with a lavender whipped cream, blueberry syrup, and lemon curd. This was beautiful! It was like a work of art (fine dining perhaps). There were some edible flowers on the plate too which gave some texture to the dessert. We both found the dessert overall was way too sweet. The ingredients were once again very fresh. I would have liked to share this dessert to divide up the sugar intake a bit that day. I'm very glad that I got to try Cafe Belong with C! Maybe I'll find myself here for dinner or brunch or lunch in the future (although I do think that their prices for the regular items are a little high...) -- I'm not writing off their restaurant but definitely wouldn't run back here any time soon. read more
Last minute call for Sunday dinner found me at Evergreen Brickworks' Cafe Belong for a event sponsored by American Express. Five courses all paired with Stratus wines, with Chef Brad Long in attendance. Cafe Belong serves good honest food made with fresh local ingredients. Chef Long is a firm believer in honest food preparation and the philosophy of food as fuel, love and nutrition (medicine). It is a philosophy that shines through his tasty dishes. Every dish was wholesome, well prepared and delicious. Ravioli in a mushroom broth set the tone for wholesome goodness. Marinated sardines over a salad of caponata was bright and fresh. Roast saddle of lamb was tender and flavorful paired nicely with a side of foraged kale and heirloom beans. Filling and nutritious. To finish, one course of fried montfort cheese with a sliver of honeycomb to add a touch of sweetness and the most spectacular slab of chocolatey goodness I've ever had. The chocolate came from Oaxaca apparently, chock full of antioxidants and wonderfully enriching. Needless to say, I really enjoyed the food at Cafe Belong. It's food is devoid of pretension and very well prepared. Great place for nice casual dinner. read more
If I had to choose one word to describe Cafe Belong, I would choose the word "limited". For a cafe, they really do not seem to serve much. Today was my first time coming, and I would be hard pressed to make a repeat trip here. Upon first looking at the menu, they have 1 veggie sandwich, 1 meat sandwich, chips, and a daily soup. They also have breakfast sandwiches on buttermilk biscuits, and a small assortment of baked goods. Their drink menu is considerably larger than this, but I did not buy a drink, so I did not pay much attention to their drink menu. Oh. I should mention that I ordered off their takeout menu. Their sandwich options (veggie and meat) are a daily selection, and you have to ask what they are, because they aren't written anywhere. We got there around 1:30pm, and we were told there were no sandwiches left. At all. That limited our lunch options significantly. My friend opted for the sausage and egg biscuit ($9), and a small daily soup - cold asparagus soup ($5?). I wanted the egg and trout biscuit ($9), but was told that they did not have trout that day. I then went for their small soup and biscuit ($7.90 after tax?). If we're keeping track, this means they were out of their two sandwiches and their trout biscuit. That's a minimum of three larger food items missing from their minimal menu. Not a good sign. The biscuits are said to be fresh, but my understanding of fresh is perhaps a tad fresher than theirs. Their biscuits sit in a basket on the display shelf. My biscuit was not stale, but it was not piping hot out of the oven either. The outside was crunchy, and the inside was not as fluffy or as flakey as I would have expected of a fresh biscuit. The cold asparagus soup did not taste of asparagus. It was pureed until there were no chunks in it, and was almost a matcha green color, but all I can really say is that it was cold, mild, and had herbs in it (I thought I detected a hint of dill, but I could be wrong). After that small, cold soup and my biscuit, I felt as though I did not want to eat any longer, although I was not satisfied. I also felt like I had had all the greens I could stomach for the day. Now, about an hour and a half after eating it, my stomach is not particularly happy with me, although perhaps that is just because I am unaccustomed to having so much cold soup. For the price and the food choices available, I wouldn't come back. read more
Super disappointing - well, maybe disappointment is not the right word because I went in with low expectations based on the information I had. Website says the restaurant is open from 10 am - 10 pm, but, as with the entire experience, that was a lie. We got there at 300 pm and the seated portion of the restaurant was only serving drinks, not food. So we lined up for take out, and they don't serve cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, just cookies or a pre-packaged "tabule" salad. (i put in quotes because it's a disgrace to the tabule concept). So this salad. My boyfriend said, upon tasting, "This is like we are in prison." It was bland and just...something was not right. Like being mushy but also tough? Ugh. As there are literally no other options around there at that time (you're in the middle of the forest, essentially, and for some reason the farmer's market closes before I was even awake), we ate it. But it would be great if they could indicate before you line up that they have NO options left for take out, so you don't waste your time. read more
First off I'd say 5 stars for effort! Cafe Belong has a great menu, not too overwhelming and with a lot of character ie. Lentils of the day was w duck confetti. Each dish showed thought and care and I'd say for the size of the cafe they clearly had a larger than usual number of kitchen staff on hand. They have homemade syrups for their soda and they had $2 for unlimited bottled still or sparkling water, I wish every restaurant in Toronto would do this. I ordered the lavender soda, the sticky pork and my friend and I shared an order of fries and she had the St Lawrence salad. The lavender soda was a bit sweet for my liking but we also ordered sparkling so I just added more water. The fries were well done, thick cut fries, well fried, not greasy, golden, delicious! It came with a dollop of mayo and we also asked for chili sauce and they brought a delicious homemade chili sauce made of puréed peppers, chili, and ginger. Now before you read further, remember i gave this place 4 stars but if i'm reviewing fairly I'd say the sticky pork was slightly disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it was great, but it's probably the only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5. The sticky pork was a piece of pork belly and pork shoulder. The pork shoulder was done to perfection, yum! But the pork belly lacked the soft texture of really good pork belly. It was a bit too firm... It could be personal preference but the fat was a bit too chewy and the sauce was good but lacked a bit of depth. It was more sweet than anything else. Overall the food was still fantastic and I'd love to go back and try the chicken that the table next to us had. I'd probably even order the pork again, 4 stars is still very delicious in my books! read more
I came here on the family day long weekend brunch. We were expecting a lot of hustle and bustle so luckily we had reserved a table online earlier (I would recommend doing that as the phone kept going to their Voice Mail) . After making it through the huge line ups at the entrance at their take out outlet I was greeted by the host and seated immediately. The place has a nice airy and open feel. I already knew I had to try the french toast after being seduced by the pics on a Yelp friend's profile. I was able to convince a friend to share a main and have the french toast as dessert (a good combo if you ask me) We had the following items Scrambled egg, Fries, Smoked trout and Potato Tart. The food took its time arriving and the service was a bit slow as the place was slammed. Apple Tart and Egg didn't fare well. The side of Salad was OK. The main tart was devoid of taste and wasn't seasoned well. The boiled egg was cooked way too long and the yolk was grey all over the side. French Toast despite being a Vegas Style Monstrosity was good. Hint of banana in the bread with the center being nice and goeey. Apple compote with cinnamon and maple syrup helped it. Good stuff and recommended. The fellow diners seemed happy with their choices. I wish I had convinced me fellow diners to do a BYOW as it would have completed a good brunch. There was even a dessert menu If you are here and you know the concept of this spot i.e. everything green and not mean! so if this idea appeals to you this is the place to be. With the ambiance and ethically sourced food I would say 3.5 Stars. read more
Food presentation is nice, taste is good and service is really poor. Would not come back here. Atmosphere: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Presentation: 5/5 Taste: 4/5 Portion: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Atmosphere: Very nice and relaxing atmosphere at Evergreen Brickswork. The interior is nicely decorated with industry/rustic look. There is an outdoor patio area as well with umbrellas, perfect for a sunny day. Larger group tables are harder to seat so this place is probably ideal for groups of 4. Price: This is an upscale restaurant so it is priced on the higher side. Had brunch here and was over $30 for poached eggs benedict and around $20 for blueberry pancakes. Presentation: Everything was beautifully presented and instagram worthy! Taste: Taste was pretty good. Portion: Portions are on the smaller side. Service: The wait for a table here on a Sunday afternoon was extremely long (45 minute wait). Service is also very poor. The staff were friendly but not too helpful or knowledgable. read more
Tucked away within the Evergreen Brick Works, Cafe Belong appears to be the only place to grab a cup of coffee. The lineup is pretty long and the cafe only has a few seats and one table so clearly it's meant to be takeout only. However they have a restaurant section (that does not allow coffee area patrons to sit in). Service is short and staff members did not seem rushed considering the number of customers lining up (you'd think they would speed things up). I ordered an iced Americano and it was nothing special with a large amount of ice. The pastries look really tasty - I'll have to try it next time. read more
10 years ago
Cafe Belong is probably one of my fav brunch spots! Especially on days where I am able to catch the farmers market at Evergreen Brickworks. The restaurant feels homey, down to earth, comfortable. Although you might be sweating a little if it's a very hot summer's day (no air conditioning). Servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is quite amazing in my opinion. The balance of sweet and savory was perfect! I had pulled pork on a bed of pancakes. The presentation is killer and my tastebuds were super happy with my food choice. The cost for a weekend brunch is probably slightly on the higher side but with really good ingredients and interesting location, it's worth the splurge once in awhile! read more
11 years ago
I was at Evergreen Brick Works for a Craft Beer event and spotted this Cafe packed with people over a weekend. Hence, I went to the full quick-service take-away counter and grabbed a bite size burger, soup and coffee to go. It was absolutely delicious and tasty! There is much more to offer in their restaurant but if you're on a time crunch, the grab and go take-away counter offering refreshments and nourishment is not disappointing for your visits to the Evergreen Brick Works either for work or for play. read more
In my photo caption I said the Dark Chocolate Brownie is quite possibly the best I've had in Toronto. On second thought and taste, I can't remember ever tasting a better brownie in the city, so I'm willing to say they are the best Brownie I've ever had in Toronto, and possibly in my life!!! I also ordered the Turkey and Bacon Stew, which was great! A very thick soup without being gluey, full of turkey chunks that were juicy, a great smokey bacon flavour, and perfectly seasoned. Too bad I wasn't hungry enough for a full meal, I am sure it would be equally as good. I am planning to visit another day for the full experience. read more
8 years ago
Amazing place to eat, there food is always fresh and made with the best organic ingredients, it's worth the price and the atmosphere is great, good location as well, not too hard to find or get to. The service is great as well, always nice and everyone always has a smile on their face. You can't go wrong eating here. read more
11 years ago
A large and pretty restaurant at Evergreen Brickworks. The large windows let the light in and the small fresh flowers on the table are a lovely touch. The service was ok, the waitress was really trying to upsell. Had lunch there and got the fish and chips, they were tempura battered so it was light and the fish felt fresh. It came with two pieces, the portion looked small at first and ended up being fine for myself. It also came with slaw, it was a nice brightness to the deep fried fish however the carrot strings were so long and oddly cut it was hard to eat without getting it everywhere. Their house pickles were good and had variety of pickles, onions, beets, beans etc. I also got the chocolate raspberry jar for dessert, it was beautifully presented with edible flowers, caramel layer, chocolate crumbs and topped with whipped cream, it was really (really) delicious! Their sodas are also great, they have house syrups and you can mix flavours (I usually go with ginger jasmine) read more
An update to call out several items on the Cafe Belong menu specifically: THE FRUIT AND NUT SALAD IS BONKERS. Bonkers. Based on what's fresh and available, yesterday's version featured toasted almonds, plums, peaches, beautiful greens and a brown butter vinaigrette. Cafe Belong has a "brunch master" (official title) on staff, so you know they do midday weekend eats right. Downed with some house-made fizzy water and a blueberry vodka cocktail...it was a perfect summer meal. Yelp note: the staff here is great, and they've really hit their stride on the service front. I showed up with a dog, and they helped find him a shaded place on the patio, and moved my table so that I'd be sitting close to him. Double shout-outs for the Evergreen Brickworks volunteer who supplied him with a bowl of water. Happy dog = happy me. I'll be a regular bruncher here, trust. read more
Definitely a good place to stop by after hiking the Don Valley Trails. The interior was welcoming and bright. I loved the feel and look of the place with the simple designs and exposed kitchen. Plus the displays of the pots and industrial lighting made it a very casual ambience. The lunch menu, although small seemed varied for everyone's palates, but found it a bit heavy and pricey which would be more suitable for a dinner menu. We were hoping to have brunch, but it wasn't offered during the weekday, so we opted for the Bricklayers Board which consisted of various charcuterie and pickled goodness. Presentation was very lovely and the server explained everything on the board. Plus it was served with more than enough flatbreads which was a nice change to see. It was exactly what we needed as it wasn't too heavy and we were very satisfied. Our server was friendly and attentive, but not intrusive and always came at the right time to refill our water glasses. The glasses were never empty. Overall, a nice and relaxing break from the city. Going during the weekday was definitely lucky for us since the place wasn't busy compared to during the weekend as it can be extremely busy and noisy. read more
Came here for brunch with my girlfriend - the weather was nice so we enjoyed the patio. Surprisingly this place takes reservations for Brunch! Pulled Pork Shoulder ($27) I really liked the presentation of my dish. Pulled pork meat served on a crispy fried tostada, topped with some black bean aioli, chili, and a fried egg. There was also mashed avocado spread but it was on the side or under the tostada. Although when served it looked slightly small, there was actually a lot of pulled pork meat inside. The pulled pork meat was slightly more tough than I expected but still good, I liked how it's not drenched in sauce but still flavorful. The tostada was nice and crispy which I liked, and went well with the avocado mash. Really tasty. Eggs BE - Smashed Avocado ($22) Eggs benny on a buttermilk biscuit with a layer of caramelized onions and avocado spread in between, topped with hollandaise. A simple dish, but was really tasty. The egg was made just right and the yolk was runny. The biscuit was a little hard at the bottom but overall went well with the avocado and onions. I also ordered a mango orange juice which was really good! ($3) I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place and the food was good. This place seems to be more on the expensive end for brunch, dishes were all $20+ If you don't mind the price, it's a nice secret place for brunch. read more
13 years ago
The food we had was quite good. I had the smoked trout, served on some sort of fluffy, whipped cream cheese and rye bread. The portion looked small but was actually filling. The side salad was very fresh - the dressing just right and the roasted heirloom tomatoes were the best part. My friend had the lemon ricotta pancakes, which is a nice change from typical flavours for pancake. We were a bit surprised that there was an extra $4 charge for maple syrup (the pancake was $15) - feels like being charged extra for ketchup with an order of fries. She didn't end up getting the maple syrup, but I can't imagine eating pancakes without it if it were me. Overall, the menu was pretty expensive - perhaps best for special occasions. The ambience is excellent - the decor very in tune with the surrounding Evergreen Brick Works. Although when my friend and I went for Saturday morning brunch (in the summer), we were seated in the back and there were 2 fans blowing right at our table - when the waitress was sprinkling ground pepper on my food, a lot of it was blown onto the table. Overall, the service was good - the waitress could have been a bit more knowledgeable about the menu. read more
I rated this place a 3 but maybe if I could give half stars id give it a 3.5? Atmosphere is great and waiters are attentive. Food was good but not necessarily better than my other favorite brunch spots, however it was pricier hence the -.5 star. Liked: -Eggs Be house ham Okay: -Side macaroni (not that cheesy flavored which I like. If you like a strong cheddar flavor this isn't for you) -lattes -eggs be trout (wasn't a huge fan of the fish Benny combo..) Disliked: -Apple fritters were dry and unexciting taste wise, kind of reminded me of a plain donut with cinnamon sugar? SO SAD they didn't have pancakes this weekend read more
9 years ago
13 years ago
This a great place for all kinds of activity! The brunch is great but the price is little high for my wallet. Overall service was great and the food was good. Only recommendation I suggest is a little change on the brunch menu. Other than that the experience was great! read more
10 years ago
I came here for brunch and ordered the kale and caramelized onion Benedict. It was ok but not worthy of $22-24 (can't remember the exact price but for sure it was above $20) Also their biscuit which the Benedict is served on was very dense and not the best biscuit I've had. Also their filtered coffee is terrible! Extremely bitter! Stick to espresso based drinks. Overall, great space and service; however, the food wasn't top-notch for this price point. read more
9 years ago
15 years ago
The food was excellent (seriously excellent), although it was quite pricey for lunch. I'd definitely go back for dinner... Apparently the ingredients for the items on the menu are mostly locally sourced, organic, and sustainable. I've also been told that many of the items will be from the farmers who show up at the market every weekend. The atmosphere is airy, and open, as is the kitchen. I'm sure that the smells from the kitchen will be amazing during their dinner service. The wait staff are excellent, just attentive enough, and very polite. When I went (the second day after it opened), they didn't have their liquor license yet, but I was told that they'd be getting it imminently. I was also told that there'd be a huge patio space outside as well. It's going to be great! They have reverse osmosis water that the can carbonate - very refreshing. You can also add a number of "made in the restaurant" syrups to the water as well. There are lots of options; I had lime, and other person I was with had Cherry. They were really nice, but very sweet (some, I'm sure would say too sweet). Being at the Brickworks has it's benefits - there's lots of parking close by. It also has a drawback - since its very green at the Brickworks there's no Air Conditioning (good air circulation though). This is going to be a great little oasis that you can go to and get away from it all. I can't wait to see how it matures... read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
It was a spontaneous Sunday and I really wanted brunch - we decided to go to Café Belong. I heard about this place for a long time but because it's not exactly in the core of Downtown Toronto, it was a bit out of the way. I'm not exactly sure if there is any public transportation that can take you there from downtown core but we drove there. We walked into the building that houses Café Belong and it immediately reminded me of a cozy ski lounge. Aside from the restaurant (which was not hard to find at all, as it was inside the main building), there is a little store that you could visit if you're waiting for a spot. We didn't make reservation but was offered seats at the bar. The server had recommended the Eggs Be (with House Ham - $27) to us, and we also got the Pancakes ($21). Although they do charge for maple syrup, our server gave it to us on the house. When the food came, I was definitely blown away. The pancakes were very fluffy, having eaten the pancakes at Mildred and School before, this was definitely on par with those two brunch places. While we were eating, we also saw them make the pancake batches right in front of us - talk about being fresh. But the dish that really amazed me was the Eggs Be with House Ham. The portion was good for two people to share but after eating one of them, I wanted the second one. It was perfect, the poached eggs, once broken, leaked onto the buttermilk biscuit and the combination was heavenly. You really have to try to get all the little veggies that they put on the side on the bread as well and dip as much of the Hoolandaise Saue because everything just compliments each other. If you are heading there and must try one thing, I would highly recommend the Eggs Be with House Ham. AMAZING!!! Aside from the food, the ambience is casual and I love how so much natural sunlights were able to get into the restaurant. I do agree that this restaurant could be a bit pricey, but this place is definitely worth a revisit. read more
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