Great service, giant portions. Being from Florida we didn't want to venture far in the sleet and snow . Restaurant was right across the street from our hotel. I warmed up with an amazing hot tea with fresh mint , a real cinnamon stick and a giant chunk of fresh ginger seeped in black tea . Fabulous! read more

Worth the wait! Food was flavorful and fun to share. The drinks were yummy! It was busy but they move people pretty quickly. You can also get takeout. read more

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First meal in Toronto! And one completely by accident. We were on our way to the Taylor Swift concert (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), needed food, and just picked this random spot because there was no wait and it looked cute and inviting. And it was! There's a nice, unpretentious old worldly vibe inside, and one of us had an espresso martini for the first time in decades because she needed a little energy boost for Tay-Tay. Damn those things are good. For dinner, one of us got the Bolognese and the other one got the sabich bowl. Our kiddo got a pretty sweet looking plate of mac and cheese with a fancy pasta shape (campanelle!) and what looked and tasted like an actual béchamel-based situation. The Bolognese was unfortunately a bit disappointing; while the sauce had a lot of meat, the tomato base was way too acidic, so it tasted slightly off. We loved the sabich bowl except that the poached eggs were slightly undercooked so that was, well, gross. The only major red flag of the evening was the comedy-skit conversation we had with one guy about the "roselah," which took unnecessarily long to both understand and order. We guess that they're freshly made so you can't really pick and choose and it took forever for us to get them when we were already itching to leave, so that was frustrating. When they finally came out (half halvah half nutella), they were good but so hot you could barely enjoy them. This is supposed to be one of their signature things? A little finesse please! Anyway, the craziest part of the night is that we were seated next to another couple also on their way to Taylor Swift (bracelets) and we started chatting with them and the guy told us that the cafe actually started in Israel. We had literally never heard of this place and looked it up afterwards and it's true. AND it turns out that one of our cousin's went to school with an heir of the founder. Apparently there are also some other locations in the US, and we just can't believe that it never was on our radar before. Small world! So even though we had more of a 3.5 star experience, we're rounding up to 4 stars for the personal connection and we'd like to go back to another location at some point. In whichever case, the price is right, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food is good enough with the potential to (hopefully) be really good. read more

Love the Schnitzel. Nice Cafe feel for salads and other light meals. Good for after the theatre with friends.

Waited for a table for 6 and had a wonderful breakfast. Service was wonderful and had a great time.

I've seen this restaurant around a few locations and my friend told me they have really good food. I finally gave it a try and was not disappointed. The restaurant is definitely a vibe - the cafe inside looks very cozy and a great place to hang out, read, etc. At this price point, I'd say the food is definitely worth it. I had the rose pasta which was really good! The sauce was very creamy and pasta was cooked nicely. I added some salmon as my protein, but to be honest, the quality of the fish was not that good. It was on the tougher side - though it's only $8 so I'm not really expecting much. I think it's priced accordingly. The value is definitely there but I'm knocking off a star because the service was almost non-existent. For example, server sees we have no water and doesn't refill it without being asked. He also ended up disappearing for like 20-25 minutes lol. read more

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Came here on a Thursday morning and was seated on the patio after a 10 minute wait. While the food here is good, the service is poor. Starting with service, while the minimal encounters we had were polite, that's about the extent of it. We had to flag our waitress down for every little thing, a spoon for the coffee, milk for coffee, napkins to wipe the coffee spill the server left behind, spoons for the food, the bill, and so on. We never got a single refill on coffee until asking someone. Management also had the patio server training a new hire at the time and didn't send another supporting server which also contributed to the lack of service. For a spot that is known for brunch, the service we got was painfully inefficient and unaware of basic anticipated customer needs. As for the food, the shakshuka was seasoned and cooked well and came with a nice salad, tahini and labneh which brought freshness to the dish. The challah bread was also nice and fluffy. While the food is pretty good, the lack of service was very frustrating and negated any redeeming qualities about the food. read more

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Just WOW - loved every bit of it - the rustico omelette was great. Wait times and lines are long but worth it! read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just arrived in Toronto and found this on Yelp as it was near my hotel. Very pleased with the wide selection of Mediterranean foods. Sat outside. Excellent and quick service. Reasonably priced. The grilled whole cauliflower served on yogurt/ tahini sauce and feta crumbles and dill was fantastic. A honey anise topping set it off. I had a salmon steak perfectly grilled and served on a crunchy salad containing all sorts of delightful ingredients. Husband had chicken shawarma, hummus, and cucumber and tomato side salad. All fabulous. read more

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Absolutely recommend the Cafe Landwer Downtown location. Excellent food and service. We were in town on vacation and only wish we could have eaten here again. Definitely next trip! We were staying at the Hilton and it was getting late and we really needed to grab some dinner. We headed out and this place was not even a block a way. It was right there and we decided to check it out. It was late so they were no longer seating for inside but offer to place an order for us to go and take back with us. The entire experience was wonderful and such a kind group of They walked us through the menu and we decided to share a Truffle and Mushroom Pizza ($18.95 CAD). It had smoked Mozzarella & mascarpone cheese with marinated mushrooms and Truffle paste. They had me at truffle. In addition to the pizza (upon suggestion) we added a side order some Sweet Potato Fries ($7 CAD) they even through in some cookes for dessert for us. There was a Vegan Double Chocolate cookie and something else. It took several minutes to be ready which was expected but we walked back to the hotel and enjoyed our late dinner in the room. It was all good and that pizza was amazing. Great service, delicious food, and good first impression and overall experience. If you are in the area you should definielty check it out. One of those "that was such a great choice". read more

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Had breakfast here while visiting from out of town and it was amazing! I got the berry bliss french toast and an aperol spritz and they were both delicious. Our waitress was incredibly kind and helpful. The cafe has such a cozy atmosphere, I would definitely come back while on another visit! read more

Cafe Landwer - Berry bliss french toast - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My family visits this restaurant often We live there food, they have amazing breakfast, great schnitzel, the ambiance is great, and the service is amazing. Highly recommend it! read more

Family was visiting Toronto for the weekend and came across Cafe Landwer. We had to wait a few minutes for a table as it was very busy. The menu is very diverse and something for everyone! The food was very tasty and fresh. The service was very friendly and responsive and the prices were fair. We would definitely recommend it!! read more

Cafe Landwer - Right after a delicious dinner!! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I heard really good things about this cafe and wish I visited before 12pm as most of the brunch food isn't served after 12. It was a nice option to try a different cuisine. The merguez shakshuka was mediocre, the sausages were good but I thought the eggs were supposed to be runny (mine wasn't). The bread that was served with it was okay, nothing special and it wasn't warm which was disappointing. The pancakes were good but nothing special either. There's a hint of lemon in them and the texture was good but no wow factor to make me come back for them. Also tried the Nutella latte and was satisfied with it. read more

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The food was delicious. Service was also excellent. Our server did give us alot of information about the menu. read more

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Came here for brunch to try their shakshuka and boy did it deliver. I went for the merguez shakshuka (19.95) that came with sausage, tomatoes, and onions and found it absolutely delicious. The fresh chala bread fit perfectly with the dish as well and really put it together. The service was also great as well and the restaurant itself had a very comfy Cafe vibe to it. I found their food delicious and definitely would like to come back again the next time I'm in the area! read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice spot. Fast service. Good food. We had a latte and a Turkish coffee and they were both delicious. read more

3.5 really. On my 3rd attempt to go to Landwer, finally got around to trying it. Wait time was still kind of atrocious (45 mins-1 hr) especially if you don't do the yelp waitlist prior to heading out. I like the vibe of the place, it has a busy yet chill vibe, not really sure how to describe lol. Ordered the Landwer's Famous Schnitzel ($19.95) and the Landwer Sour Cocktail (around $10, don't remember exactly). The schnitzel was quite nice, was my first time trying schnitzel so I thought it was a little thin but taste was it was solid. Potatoes were on the saltier side imo but were ok still. The star for me was the cocktail. I wasn't able to find it on the online menu they have for reference but there was cinnamon, black label, ginger beer, and lemon. Wow was this good. I don't like ginger beer on it's own since I think it's a bit spicy but mixed in with everything else here it was excellent. 3/5 for schnitzel, 5/5 for the cocktail, -0.5 for waittime. read more

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This was possibly one of the worst experiences I had dining at a place ever! We put our names on the waitlist at around 11:30am on yelp and waited all the way till 1 ish before I saw our number kept going from 1 back to two. I went in to talk to the host because the wait was ridiculous. She told us that because we didn't check in, they kept putting tables ahead of us, and I was so confused. I wasn't aware you had to check in first, or else they would just keep bumping you down the list as they assumed you weren't there. My understanding is that if you put your name on the waitlist, they will text you when the table is ready. We waited nearly 1 hour and 40 mins before getting the text and only after I checked in. When we went in, they told us that they only had a table outside ready and pointed to the yellow table under the shade. Since it was under the shade we said okay to sitting outside. As we walked over to that table, another server seated someone else there and proceeded to sit us at a table directly under the sun. I told her we were promised that yellow table and she said that there are no other tables inside or outside and I would have to wait some more. At this point it was approaching 2 hours of waiting and I was fed up, so we sat down in the hot sun. There were no physical menus on the table and no one came by telling us what to do. We saw a sign with a qr code on the table and started scanning that to see the menu. We noticed that a lot of the breakfast items were missing like the egg bennies and the shakshoukas. We assumed it was just sold out and proceeded to place our order through the app. It was one of those apps where you can order and pay directly on your phone first. I paid already when I noticed the table in front of us ordering eggs benny with their PHYSICAL MENUS. I waved to our server and told him that we didn't see any of the eggs benny items on the digital menu and we already ordered and paid assuming that the item was so old. Not only did he not apologize, he just flat out told us 'well you should have ordered through me and not through the app, that is just for those who want to pick up and takeout". WHY IS THERE A QR CODE AND AN OPTION TO PAY ONLINE AT A TABLE WHEN IT IS FOR TAKEOUT ONLY?! LIKE WHY WOULD WE TAKEOUT IF WE WAITED 2 HOURS TO BE SEATED?! I saw absolutely no logic to that and I told him that the digital menu was missing items and he didn't care. I asked him to refund me back my online order and give us proper menus so we can order through him. This whole fiasco added on another 30 minutes to our wait for our food. The table that sat at our original yellow table finished eating before we even got our food, and we came at the same time they did. It was absolutely ridiculous. We also had to keep flagging for our water to be refilled too. Let's talk about the food for a bit, I got the farmers breakfast and it was mid. This is my second time dining at landwer and again the food was just mediocre. Nothing too special and of course by the time my food came out, my whole dining experience was already ruined by the messy waiting system and service. I will not be returning here ever! read more

Cafe Landwer - This menu was missing items!!! Also do not pay through this as your waiter will shift the blame on you for not ordering through the waiter - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very good food and great coffee. The service was excellent. I'll be back next time I'm in Canada.

So many options to choose from...more cafe type pastries, coffee, teas, and milkshakes and then the assortment of shareables and dinner/lunch dishes. The popular item seemed to be the shakshuka. The challah and pita were both fluffy and fresh. We had to wait about an hour for a seat at lunch, so recommend going early. Seating is limited to 2h, so plenty of time to meet up with friends. They also give you the option of ordering and paying online, although the wait staff did stop by to see if we want to place our order or needed anything. Will be returning to see what else Landwers cafe has to offer! read more

Cafe Landwer - Sabich bowl: tahini, eggplant, roasted potatoes, salsa, poached egg and side of pita - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love this breakfast restaurant. It features a large indoor dining room and an outdoor patio. The decor and ambiance is top notch, featuring many nostalgic furniture and lighting. It's a great space for dates or groups or even dining alone. Highly recommend coming early to beat the crowds! Servers were all masked. They are one of the few places on University Avenue that are opened early. Food wise: I recommend the Landwer's Famous Breakfast which includes an array of flavours. And for a few dollars more, you can upgrade the eggs to their Rustica Omelette - for a more filling meal. I'm a HUGE breakfast fan, so I love all big selection. However, if someone in your party doesn't like breakfast items, their larger menu does have other good like pasta and burgers too. I also recommend trying their freshly squeezed juices. Very fresh and refreshing! And their regular drip coffee is also good. And ask for refills if you wish for your java! If you are on-the-go, they have a take out counter for coffee orders! read more

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Everything our party of 6 had was excellent. Most impressive was the super fun kids menu breakfast which served fruits veggies snacks and Nutella in a little ice cube tray. Our kids have been raving about it for weeks! I really enjoyed my falafel and my dad loved his shawarma. Wish we could go back soon. read more

Awful overpriced food. Don't go there. It's not hygienic. You will see in the washroom and the freshness of the food. I was sick for days after eating there. Food poisoning probably. read more

4.5 stars. This place was super packed when I came for lunch. Parked in a nearby garage since this is downtown Toronto. You come in and place your name on a Yelp waitlist (but now I'm thinking we can do this prior to physically going there?). Took about 45 minutes for a table (ate around 1 PM). The cafe is packed and fun. I got the famous shakshuka which was delicious (flavorful and filling)! I was also impressed with just how large the menu is. They were out of 95% of their pastries unfortunately, so didn't get to try anything else. Bottom line: excellent food, great place to visit as someone out of town but it is packed and they might run out of some things you would like to try. read more

I usually dislike places that have too many stuff in their menus from varied cuisines because I feel like they won't get any of them right. Despite this, I was pleasantly surprised by cafe landwer. The food was amazing, in the mezze platter the baba ghanoush was to die for. The burger was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The pastries were heavenly and the drinks refreshing. Service was a bit lacking, it was hard getting their attention. The restaurant itself was very clean but nothing special read more

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The food is decent, serves pretty fast, plenty of middle eastern choices on the menu. Food choices can be simple and light to extremely heavy, coma like. It's always packed and need to wait on weekends for brunch, show up early ! read more

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Great convenient place to eat Highly recommended Chicken Shawarma Plate Great service Animated ambiance read more

Cafe Landwer - Shawarma Plate - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After waiting to try this place for some time, I'm glad to say I finally got to try this popular Israeli food spot! Before getting there, make sure you reserve in advance to ensure you're not waiting at the door for too long. Service was great and the waitress was quick to take our orders. The food was fresh and the challah bread was very good! My salad was a little soggy--but overall very good place to get in a hearty meal in downtown Toronto. read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafe Landwer's famous Shakshukas! - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

An excellent meal and outstanding service, especially from Salomé, who took great care of us throughout the evening and made our dinner truly enjoyable. She was very attentive with everything, including the water service. We're very grateful for the delicious food and the wonderful hospitality at this place. Thank you so much! read more

Absolutely wonderful food and service. Visiting from the US and accidentally bumped into this place. Breakfast and coffee were perfect! Even my wife says better than home food! Huge 5+ star!! read more

Great food with a range of entries to satisfy any palate. Prompt, welcoming service. A cozy place to dine.

Café Landwer is a chain restaurant and the food is very consistent and pretty good. I tried the lamb kofta this time which came with a choice of your side, some seasoned raw red onions, and 2 peppers. I would recommend this as well as the chicken shawarma or rose butternut squash. read more

Cafe Landwer - Lamb koftka - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love their food! Theyve got a great variety - so theres something for everyone. The ambience is chilled out. The service usually depends on the time and day that you go in! read more

This was a recommendation from a local & it didn't disappoint. I was in Toronto for a weekend birthday trip when we decided to get some breakfast. The food, service & ambience of this establishment was great. I had the Italian French vanilla coffee with cinnamon & it was absolutely delicious. We also had the breakfast for 2 with beef sausage & loved the Mediterranean twist on plates with all the spreads. My friends had the Farmers Breakfast & the Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Drinks were the matcha latte & the Iced Matcha latte. Everything was delicious & tasty & the presentation was spot on. read more

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This is one of the few brunch places in Toronto that I've been to several times, and have found it to be consistently great across all locations. My personal favourites are any of the shakshukas (def get the challah bread) but have tried a number of different menu items and have enjoyed all of them. The only items I haven't really tried are sweet, and that's just because of my personal preference towards savoury breakfasts. Drinks are delicious, and I especially love the tea blends. I think that prices are reasonable, service is friendly and non-pretentious and food is well-plated with solid portion sizes. It's busy on weekends but I've never had to wait too long by signing up for the yelp waitlist. Definitely worth a try if you've never been and it will continue to be a staple spot for me! read more

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Yum! A great brunch spot in Toronto. Be sure to make a reservation or add yourself on the wait list on Yelp. We waited a while but we didn't mind. There isn't a lot of seating inside - everything is quite spaced out. We all decided to get the halloumi shakshukas ($17.95). Comes with halloumi cheese and spinach, labneh, tahini. Also served with two eggs, a side salad and a choice of white/multigrain bread or Landwer's Moroccan pita. Super delicious and filling. read more

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Cute decor! Went for dinner with a friend. Definitely recommend one of their popular dishes like Shakshukas. I ordered the Halloumi Shakshuka with spinach and deep-fried halloumi cheese. While my friend had the Merguez Shakshuka with merguez sausage, cherry tomatoes, roasted onions, and parsley. Both are served with side salad, tahini, labneh and a choice of white/multigrain bread or Landwer's Moroccan pita. I found portion to be good enough to fill you but not stuffed. I wish maybe the bread would be bigger but overall I enjoyed my dining experience and would recommend this place. Good for dates, friends and even with coworkers. I look forward to visiting during brunch or earlier. Maybe try other dishes. read more

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Went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning, was luck to get a table since we came early but 20 minutes after we sat down there was a line out the door. They do have a convenient wait list system through Yelp. Got the famous breakfast which felt very Israeli inspired. Everything tasted great. Also got the yogurt bowl, ingredients were tasty but the layer of yogurt was very small/thin but with a lot of toppings so that's good. Overall a very nice experience and really like the interior design of the restaurant which felt like a modernized old school cafe/diner. read more

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Went there for a brunch with friends and everything was soooo delicious. We all got sad when we all started to get full because we still wanted to keep tasting the food. But I ordered a Jerusalem from the menu and it was one of the best grilled sandwiches I have ever had in my life. The service was also amazing. The ambience was very vibrant. read more

Cafe Landwer - My mouthwatering Jerusalem with a side of crispy sweet potato fries. - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario