Film Cafe has decent classic breakfast foods, as well as unique Japanese breakfasts. The breakfast and brunch options seem to have been updated from the menu photos I've seen on yelp, so I've posted the new ones. There are new items and a slight price increase for some of the other items. They also apparently have Japanese style pancakes now too! I didn't get them this time, but they're something I'll be coming back for. I ordered Nassau's breakfast, while my boyfriend got the Kyoto breakfast. I especially enjoyed the dressing on the house salad that came with Nassau's breakfast and appreciated that they put the dressing on the side so I could put as much as I wanted. The toast was fluffy and perfectly buttered and toasted. I wish they had put my poached eggs in a separate bowl so it didn't make my fries soggy, but that's probably my only complaint. The Kyoto breakfast was definitely a unique option! It came with tempura shrimp, edamame, onigiri, miso soup, and rolled eggs. Everything tasted really good and it was a nice change from the classic brunch foods. It wasn't too busy when we got there at 11:30am on a Sunday. We were able to easily find a seat for 2. However, by 12:30pm, the place was pretty packed and seats were very limited. Washroom and wifi codes are on the receipt. read more

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Perfect gold chesscake，tastes so creamy and flavored. Gold cant be felt because it is so thin but can be tasted if you are a professional taster. read more

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I really like the hot drinks here but the brunch I ordered was not that great. Really well presented tho. read more

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Eative is a cr-EATIVE (haha see what I did there) frozen dessert store that serves an incredible sorbet and ice cream. Made with super fancy liquid nitrogen, the eative brand and taste make me crave the smooth, delicious treats on hot days. Would definitely recommend people to try them out at their downtown location, or their vendor booths (currently front street foods exhibit). The staff are very friendly and always look hard at work. I had the peach mango sorbet which was extremely refreshing. The paired flavours balance each other really well. Definitely vouch for getting paired flavours rather than the single flavours. Give this place a try! read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Peach mango sorbet with the super nice spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Film Cafe is one of Kensington's gems. A perfect balance of film noir, with Tokyo street food and gourmet drinks, it creates an environment that I've never quite experienced before. It definitely was one of my main study spots up until recently. Ambiance, especially when it comes to cafes is really important. One of my favourite things about this place, or was anyway, was them playing film noir films that really, helped capture the namesake of the cafe. It also reflects an open concept movie in the park cafe. However, the past few visits to the cafe, they switched to playing Looney Tunes or Hanna Barbara cartoons. It might not bother anyone else, but it's called Film cafe. I feel like when you name your establishment after a theme, it's a little disappointing to not be congruent to it. Foodwise, everything I've ever had is delicious. I had the Pork Katsu before, which came as a set, with cabbage, rice and miso soup. Crispy, and moist on the inside, which helps fuel any intense study sessions. I've had a few pastries from the place before, and it was all palatable. I've almost tried all the drinks on the menu. One of the more unique drinks is the one where they paired coffee and coconut water, that gives you a refreshing Iced Americano if you will, really perfect for the coming hot summer days. Overall, I still have a place in my heart for the film cafe with many long nights in this cozy space. However, they recently rearranged the cafe which kind of changed the vibe a little. I would have given the place a flourish of stars, but that less than on point movie showing just made feel like it's more of a four star establishment. read more

Freshly prepared food. Nitro brewed cold coffee. Tried omelette and croissant sandwich. Delicious. Omelette rolled up and served like a sushi roll. Nitro brew is refreshing cold kickstart to a steamy summer am in TO. Order at counter, food is brought to you. Service is fast, and the premises are clean. Lots of seating with a nice patio in back with plenty of shade in the morning hours. Update: second time here. Disappointed they ran out croissants but that was ok with us. Decided to try their upside down bagel sandwich and classic omelette were very good. Fresh and well prepared. The berry sensation and the bloody orange smoothies are refreshing. We'll definitely return for more. read more

Pros: - kid friendly - have a fairly large selection of menu items (Japanese/western breakfast plates, dons, okonomiyaki, Japanese street food) - casual environment - decent amount of seating Cons: - some food items are expensive for what they are (agree with other reviews) - service is friendly but bad. Don't go with larger groups because they will most definitely forget your order. When asked if specific items were still coming they said yes. When followed up again they realized that it wasn't and would take an additional 45 minutes to make (when we were almost done our meal) - check your salad dressing before eating. Our party was given dressing that was curdling Notes: - they charge an auto 10% gratuity - keep your receipt because the wifi and bathroom code are written on it read more

I had a galette and a coconut butter latte. Delicious! Upbeat atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend this! read more

Beautiful food presentation (5 star). Tried the Tokyo Omelette, which was good but had too much mayo and the potatoes were ok. I would opt for something different next time, maybe a sandwich? read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Tokyo Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great place to get work done! Got the matcha latte and was a good value. Just wished they offered smoothies all year round read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Menu Feb 2019 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A nice place to relax and have a hot drink. I read the reviews and hoped they still had the 3D latte art thing where they take your picture and print it onto your coffee. They don't have it anymore. Sad times. They do, however, have coconut butter coffee and yellow melon hot chocolate, both of which we tried. Each of those cost $5. It's not super cheap, but when we take into account that we sat there for like an hour, it's not so bad. I'm not a coffee drinker, but the coconut butter coffee at half sweet was surprisingly good. I couldn't taste the coconut, but there was a hint of butter flavor in the coffee foam. The hot chocolate was smooth and not too sweet. There was a hint of melon in there, especially in the aftertaste, but other than that, it just tasted like hot chocolate that wasn't super rich. That isn't to say it was watery. It was milky. This place also has nice, clean washrooms. The code for the girl's washroom and the guy's washroom are different, so make sure you ask for the right code. read more

im feeling quite nostalgic, and am holding onto memories with my dear life during covid. i came here the morning of my last day in Toronto, before the airport. it was where i left my heart and some wonderful memories the food was great - i don't remember exactly what i ordered that morning, but it had eggs and was a perfect serving. it makes you feel warm and full, both physically and metaphorically. i know this review is more about the atmosphere of the restaurant rather than the food, but i seem to remember more about the converserions that took place that morning. and before i left, we got a slice of cheesecake :) which prompted the conversation about how there is only one cheesecake factory in ontario read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have walked by this place a number of times and I never knew it was a Japanese café and street food restaurant. The servers were incredibly friendly and the service was quick! I made the mistake of eating something not too long before reaching Kensington Market so I wasn't as hungry, but hungry enough to have something small. Takoyaki - Love me some balls! I've always loved fish and shrimp balls so I had to try this. I'm very glad I did as it was absolutely delicious. Full of flavour, though deep fried, it wasn't greasy at all. The takoyaki sauce was bursting with flavour while the bonito flakes gave a nice saltiness to the dish. I also loved the chewiness of it. 5/5. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and want something different. read more

Eative Film Cafe started out as a small gelato spot about the size of a food stand on Augusta Ave. After closing down for a brief period, they've reincarnated as a café and eatery that occupies the space next door which spans the southwest corner of Augusta & Nassau. The emphasis here is on breakfast and lunch bites, coffee, fresh juices and smoothies, and of course, ice cream. As soon as you walk in, you feel the spaciousness right away. There is a mixture of comfy seating which includes an outdoor patio, bar stool seating, and tables with chairs. The staff here are passionate and dedicated to their craft. Nothing on the menu seems to be too pricy, which is a bonus. I was feeling for a beverage and tried the Fruit Passion smoothie, which was blended perfectly and tasted great. Having sampled their hydrogen-infused gelato in the past, I was already a fan, but after visiting the newly renovated location I think I'll definitely be returning soon. read more

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Very nice brunch and coffee. Cozy friendly environment. Had good time with friends on a Saturday morning/noon. It was busy on weekends morning but didn't really line up for a seat. The cheesecakes look nice too. I would like to check them out some other time. read more

I only tried the 24k fully covered icecream ($14). They only had the banana flavor at the time but it was really good. The gold doesn't have any particular taste but it looks quite nice for instagram and makes you feel riiich:)). read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Fully covered 24k gold banana ice cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5 stars. I ordered the agedashi tofu don and waited for 15-20 minites. My friend ordered the Japanese pancake. California pancake (I forgot the proper name) has a bit too much sauce so my friend found it kinda salty. This place is pretty casual. read more

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Decor: Very cute cafe. Lots of wood, very open feeling with the doors and windows open to the outside street, plus a cute little patio with lights strung above. (Birds are slightly aggressive on the patio) We arrived around 11 and were shocked to find out that the kitchen was closed for the next hour. Seems like a very odd time for your kitchen to close, but to each his own. Drinks/Food We each ordered a Coconut Butter Coffee. What is that? Beats me, but it was tasty and I could taste a bit of each of the aforementioned ingredients in the name. While I enjoyed it, I think it might be a touch light on the caffeine so if you're looking for your first coffee of the day you might want to go with a regular coffee. We also shared a Poppyseed Lemon Muffin and a piece of banana bread. The banana bread by itself is worth a return trip. Not sure how they got it so moist and yet consistently textured like banana bread should be, but I was thoroughly impressed. The muffin was actually very good too. Maybe next time I'll be able to get some real food. read more

Randomly walking in here was one of the best accidents to happen this year. I had no idea even after ordering that I would be enjoying an amazing Japanese brunch. And the way they use their eggs is so different than a typical North American breakfast. I've never had a breakfast like this in Toronto before. There are many new brunch spots opening in the city but they all serve minor variations of the same things. This place is on the other hand is very different. read more

The Japanese Curry Poutaine was SPLENDID! One of the ten best meals I ever ate. It consisted of: Yukon Gold fries to perfection, Coconut curry, Cheese curds,Wasabi/Kewpie mayo, green onion, Seaweed flakes,Wonton chips and Masago fish roe [You know those delicious tiny crunchy ORANGE fish eggs you get with sushi.] It all melded together wonderfully in my mouth. At first I thought it was a bit dry BUT THEN I noticed the miso soup was a bit well... LUMPY. And THEN I realized it was the curry and cheese curds on the side. Then I dumped it all in and rejoiced because it was just perfect. My everlovin wife ate on it too [She liked it a lot.] and it was still a bit much for me to eat it all but I soldiered on and finished it. She had the Okonomiyaki [What you like, grilled.] original and I thought it was good but a bit plain, it could have used more greens. The service was OK we ordered at front counter and they brought it out when it was ready as much as one should expect for that set up. I think the Japanese Curry Poutine would be enough to share next time. And the drinks selection looked pretty great but we just had the water and it was wet. I highly recommend you get your ass to the Kensington market before they pave it all and put in that Walmart and eat here. read more

This place is really unique, a must-try in Kensington Market. They serve brunch items and Japanese street food. You order at the counter and then find a table where they bring you your food. Inside, Looney Tunes and Betty Boop cartoons were playing on a large screen which made the vibe just really unique. There is also a little hidden back patio area. The Tokyo Omelette was to die for - creamy, cheesy, fluffy and delicious. And served with a purple rice ball, I was satisfied after eating it but not stuffed. The Market Breakfast Poutine is some next level gluttony and just so good; the coconut curry sauce is sweet, it's served with real cheese curds. Definitely a humongous portion on the poutine and it was really heavy. The Fuji Salad was also huge, although a large part of it is veggies obviously so it's good for 1 hungry person. I wish there would have been more smoked salmon on it because it was great. I'll definitely need to be back to try more of their menu items - this place is awesome! read more

We passed by and ordered a Japanese street style curry poutine for take-out. The order station is right at the entrance, which means people come and go passing you by when you are in line for ordering. The space at the entrance is very narrow so it's very frustrating. I wonder why not put that order space somewhere further inside. And while we were waiting, we had nowhere to sit and wait. The staffs did ask us to take a seat but to be honest, we couldn't because they didn't clean the tables after the previous customers left. There were at least two tables were left with trays and drinks and food. One gentleman (customer) wanted to sit down so HE cleaned one of the tables by himself. Anyway the poutine tasted fine. Just the place was not that satisfying. read more

Solid gelato from a friendly staffer, and a nice option with Dolce just up the block. Better than Lab -321 in Brooklyn. read more

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Didn't try the gold ice cream but I came here to work so I got some tea and breakfast. Good food. Quick service. Accommodating servers. Nice atmosphere, especially on a nice summer day. My only beef is that they didn't let me modify some things I ordered (I'm on this funny diet) but otherwise: I love it! read more

It's unfortunate because I like this place a lot but the iced lemon cold brew is just too terrible to ignore. Rather than a refund, I was hoping to pay another $6.50 to put toward something else. For costs and materials, it's similar to them making another sale. But since I have to keep this drink, they'll have to keep this review. I'm always open to changing it to 4 stars if I have a better experience next time though. ごめんなさい P.S. all the food I've tried (5 dishes on their menu so far) is good though so go try that. read more

Nice corner cafe in Kensington market. The strawberry mocha is rich with a hint of strawberry. The takoyaki is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The staff are friendly and they'll bring you a cup of water with your order, if you order to stay. read more

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TLDR: would rather eat bats / pangolins at a street market than have to deal with the horrendous middle aged black haired waitress who works here Went here for a beer because it was the only place in Kensington with literally no one on the patio at midnight (this will make more sense later). To my surprise the only options were $8 cans of beer. Since this place clearly is struggling, we decided to tough it out and support a local restaurant. After 1 hour of sitting on the patio drinking the bar's specialty of lukewarm beer cans I decided to leave. While we had fantastic service from our young blond waitress, payments were done by a new middle aged black haired horrendous waitress. When our bills came we all used the credit card machine and tipped 20% for our canned beers (note: the handheld machine says this is an "excellent tip" and is near / at the top of their recommended range). After it processes, the new miserable waitress tells us we should be ashamed and are cheap (apparently we were supposed to custom enter tips and not use the restaurants recommended percentages). What started as a night between friends spiraled into a night with friends and some crazy yelling waitress. Hard to imagine someone worse suited for any job than this woman clearly is for hers (although Edward Scissorhands as an OBGYN might give her a run for her money). I will never come back here and hope for this restaurant's sake she doesn't either read more

The food here is pretty good, but everything seems super over priced while neighboring establishments have similar options at lower prices. Further, they add on 10% "tip" right at the onset though they really have no service - you order at the cashier and then find a table. read more

$5 for a large Americano?? Are you guys serious? That's more than Jimmy's, Capital, Sam James... you know you're just adding water to a double espresso, right? Breakfast sandwiches come with more mayo than your grandma's egg salad sandwiches. Ambiance is good, space is nice and large, but if you can't figure out your coffee prices then you're lost, amigos. read more

I had their maté lemon tea drink and thought it was pretty solid. I'm not a huge maté fan generally but I thought the flavor of it wasn't too overpowering, especially with a little honey to cut down the bitterness. They've also got nice fast wifi (with purchase) so if your'e in from out of town this is a good spot to take a break and plan your next move. read more

Been to this place a few times now. Lovely people and vibe! Great brunch food. The veggie sandwich was so good and amazing drinks- lattes to alcohol. read more

This is a solid addition to Kensington Market and to Toronto as well. We have enough standard sushi shops and ramen shops. This place doesn't specialize in anything crazy, but have a wide selection of fusion/snack type of foods. I like their breakfast section the most. I got the wakayama which had 2 onigiri, takoyaki, seaweed salad, and omelette. For $12 or so + tax and tip, it was fair. It's not quite a full meal, and I wouldn't mind eating this for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I wouldn't mind coming again to try their desserts, or don bowls. I'm not big on coffee but they do have a decent selection of unique drinks. Service wise, you order at the front, grab a number, then go find a table if dining in. No problems here. They added 10% mandatory service charge which is fine as I generally tip 10% anyways. But I wonder what happens if someone wants to tip more? They did inform me of the charge prior to payment so no issues for me. read more

In comparison with other cafe's in Kensington Market, Film rank's pretty low. To start the staff are not friendly at all, not what you would expect from a cafe. Film Cafe is also over priced, almost $7 for an Americano and cookie? (the cookie was definitely not fresh. It's also very warm inside, no good air conditioning. All in All, Kensington market is home to Toronto's best restaurants, bars and cafe's but Film Cafe is clearly an exception. read more

Nice Cafe, good coffee, good cheese cake and good food. What else one desires? They have Japanese style street food, sushi, and omelets which makes it a perfect destination for brunch. read more

I love their food, excluding nothing. Even their muffin is the Best in this area, and I love the blue burry muffin. The guys there are very nice. In a word, it deserves trying, which will not disappoint U read more

Film Cafe by Eative - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had to check out Eative Film Cafe after seeing all the posts about the 24k Gold Ice Cream! Not only is the presentation of the ice cream wonderful but so is the taste. A little spoiler alert for those who haven't tried it yet, the 24k Gold has no taste. I ordered it in vanilla, fully covered in gold, which was a bit pricey but for the worth it for the experience. The vanilla ice cream is top quality, very sweet and creamy, some of the best I've ever had! The menu has so many unique drinks, I will definitely come back for the Hazelnut Popcorn Frap. Super cozy and a lot of seating inside. The wifi code and bathroom code is on the receipt which I thought was super neat! read more

Film Cafe by Eative - 24K Gold covered Vanilla Ice Cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I like everything about this place. Staff is nice, coffee is good, vibes are really chill. my favourite place to come do work.

Went in 30 minutes ago, wanted to smash a bagel in my car while I headed home from work. Grabbed a toasted bagel with cream cheese. Came out to $4.80. $1.99 was just to add cream cheese. When I took a bite of the bagel I realized they forgot the cream cheese.. but I was wrong, they just put so little cream cheese you can't taste it. Pissed off! I would have gone back but I was already half way home. NEVER GOING BACK. read more

Film Cafe by Eative - All the cream cheese they put on my begel. Not exactly worth the $1.99 extra. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I like Tokyo street food and while the choices here are a little slim, the entrees are delicious and the beer is cold. First time I was here I tried the grilled cheese sandwich and it was wonderful. On my latest visit, I had the deep-fried pork chop and Japanese slaw which were also wonderful. I guess my experience here is wonderful. Well, except for the ambiance which I found on par with a typical Starbucks (lots of table-hogging, computer types sipping the single coffee they probably bought six hours ago). Also, they had run out of draft beer and we were stuck with canned. Good location though, in the heart of Kensington Market and an okay spot to grab a quick meal. read more

Love their Matcha Sense drink, although very pricey for what you get ($11 for just this drink). Their Karaage Don bowls are delicious as well; the chicken is fried just right, and is always crispy on the outside, and soft and juicy on the inside. Great place to come by with friends or just to sit and study. read more