Love this gem. I only get the chicken n waffles. The way the "home fries" are done is tits. Always…read morea great meal when I go and I always leave happy. That's important. Great Cesar's as well. The service is good as well. Even when they get busy they still great you and try to seat you. The window seats are great for solo or a breakfast date but in the direct sunlight can get uncomfortable. High tops in the back are best spots I think.

This is a great brunch spot in the junction that oozer charm and coziness matched with an awesome,…read moreslightly southetn inspired menu. Out group tried the Biscuits and gravy, shrimp Benny and brisket Benny as well as fried green tomato, kids apple johnny cakes and grilled cheese. The portions are generous. The chicken with the biscuits and gravy were 2 pieces of brined dark meat chicken served on a biscuit and collards smothered in pork gravy. Chicken was very juicy and super crunchy, collard needed some acidity, biscuit was light but a little overdone and gravy was not as fat a decadent than in the south, lighter but still tasty, wish they poured it a little more generously. The fried green tomato was outstanding as the accompany silly aioli situation was great. Kids apple jonnycakes were a hit and loved the hot chocolate with mini marshmallows for the kiddos. Gtilled cheese was a hit - got the pull and the bread was well toasted. The home fries were a bit of a let down. Although very cool and layered, they seemed very greasy, maybe oil or flattop wasn't hot enough? Benny's were both good, shrimp cake was well cooked and crisp and brisket was flavourful and moist. Hey have no waiting area and take no reservations. Use their call ahead service and enjoy

This is a little shack focusing on Mac & Cheese dishes. It is mostly a takeout restaurant, but…read morethere are a few chairs to sit on. We ordered the following: 1. Green Trees Mac (small $13.75). 2. Pulled Pork Mac (large $21.75). The customer service was good. The Green Trees Mac comes with broccoli and chili flakes, but we chose to not have any chili flakes for our son. It was quite delicious. The Pulled Pork Mac comes with house-smoked pulled pork and BBQ sauce. The pulled pork was juicy and delicious. There us no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-132

A small stand on the side of Ossington. I have heard about this place before and wanted to give it…read morea try. I got the small carbonara and it did hit the spot. It was layered with a light crisp of cheese on the outside but creamy inside. The flavour was nice and tasted like carbonara! It's a bit pricey - $18 for a small. Portions were ok, the small is enough for a one person meal. I also got to try the BBQ chicken mac and cheese. It was a bit dry and heavy on the BBQ sauce. Not a personal favourite but it does pair nicely. There is limited seating outside. It's more of a take away spot. I don't think they sell drinks or provide water either. It took about 15 minutes to receive our order. The sever at the counter was really nice!

Came here on a Friday evening and enjoyed a nice view by the window, I definitely recommend…read more Service -Really solid service the waiter was very nice and engaging -Always checked on us and made sure we were doing okay Food -French Onion soup, great portions with amazing quality -This was a recommendation from the waiter and it really impressed me with flavour -Soup was rich with flavour and the textures were great -Steak was 10/10, sauce accompanied the meat very well -Fries had cheese that I really enjoyed Environment -Really beautiful interior, I like the environment they created Definitely recommend this spot, I also hear they have really nice night parties that they throw and I have to come back for that.

The atmosphere was so cozy and intimate. It's a small little restaurant on the ossington strip and…read moreit's super romantic. They are knowing for having farm to table food and great cocktails. We ordered the burrata, the spinach dip and the cauliflower. I also got the chai espresso martini for a cocktail. The burrata was mind blowing, it had a nice combination of creamy from the burrata and sweet from the roasted vegetables. I ate this up so fast, it was so good. The spinach dip was too cheesy it overwhelmed us a bit. It also overpowered the spinach. The cauliflower was spicy and nice but it was too saucy and overwhelming as well. The chai espresso martini was very nice but I couldn't taste the chai, it just tasted like a regular espresso martini, but it was very nicely made. They also had a private event booked at 9:45 and they didn't let us know before our reservation so it was really frustrating and docked a .5, making this place a 3.5. Definitely did not seem professional to do that. Overall a good experience, and would most likely return if they don't book a private event and tell me after I sit down I have to leave after an hour.

Came here because of the restaurant's 3rd anniversary 50% off celebration, and it turned out to be…read morea pleasant surprise. The restaurant is in Kensington Market, just a short walk from the TTC. Lasagna This is pretty much what I expect from a good lasagna. The top had a nice golden crust while the pasta layers underneath still had great texture. The meat sauce was packed with well-browned ground beef, giving it a rich, hearty flavor, and the melted mozzarella tied everything together beautifully. The tomato sauce was a little more acidic than my personal preference, but overall it's a well-executed lasagna with solid fundamentals. Tiramisu You can usually trust an Italian restaurant to make a good tiramisu, and this one definitely delivered. The first bite was full of coffee and liqueur aromas. The mascarpone was rich without feeling heavy, and the ladyfingers were fully soaked while still keeping just a little structure. What impressed me most was the balance between the mascarpone and the ladyfingers--they melted together into one smooth, moist bite instead of feeling like separate layers. At $9, it's the kind of dessert I'd happily stop by and pick up even without having a full meal. Even though the weather wasn't great today, this tiramisu definitely brightened my day. Happy 3rd anniversary! Wishing the restaurant many more successful years ahead, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Walked in for happy hour and stayed for many more drinks and also dinner! Excellent ambiance,…read moreservice and food AND drinks were great!! They are also open 24 hours including the kitchen which will make this a great go to place after a night out! Highly recommended!

Had dinner at this neighbourhood Fusion restaurant on the weekend and it surpassed my expectations…read more A combo of North and South American with Japanese influences. I had the Tomato Bisque soup to start with the La Macha Burger as the main course matched to a local beer with a weird name that was very good ("Great Lakes Octopus wants to fight IPA"). Everything was delicious.

We visited Toronto and ended up stumbling across this business while we were there. What a find!…read moreThe food is VERY good. So fresh and you can tell it's been made with love. The service was very friendly. The patio was amazing!! It started to rain just a touch, and BOOM, we had a nice little awning take care of it. The waitress also gave us a great suggestion for a place to watch the World Cup. I would most certainly return to this place next time I'm in Toronto!

This place is absolutely amazing and a must try!!! Food is fresh, flavorful and delicious!! My…read morefamily said best food we've had in Canada. They have an d school NBA Jam game where the kids can play while waiting for food and the service was pretty amazing, very kind and attentive. Great music and artwork in the shop.

At the Heartbreak Chef…read more.. We got the Big A** Chicken Sandwich Combo which is a 14$ + 6$ deal that comes with Cajun fries, dip included, and a can of Pop. The restaurant is bare bones, but has a nice bench seating that spans the length of the seating area, a garage door opening to the street, and a small bar area near the kitchen. There is local art on one side of the wall and graffiti style decor on the opposite wall and washroom (which you can pickup one of the provided pens and tagged it yourself). The cajun fries are soft potato wedges coated in chili flakes and paprika. It comes with what looks like the burger sauce as dip and is tangy and finger licking good. Eating at Heartbreak is a messy affair. The portions are great for the price, the chicken is hot and fresh, piled high with coleslaw and sweet pickles on a brioche bun. The owner seems to be the soul (pin intended) cook, served us, did cash, and took care of the guests. Overall, the chicken was crispy, lots of meat, will be back to try their mac and cheese. Great easy bite when visiting Kensington. P.S. if you like super surreal promo videos (their old location) hit up @theheartbreakchef on Insta

I went here for brunch with my friend after seeing such appetizing photos of their chicken and…read morewaffles. We arrived, and were immediately seated by our server. Service here is amazing, she was so attentive and friendly. Inside had good seating with homey decor. The food overall, however, was just okay. Maybe it was not my cup of tea, but I felt overall it was lacking some flavor or texture. Regardless, I had a great time due to the service and glad I tried!

Second time we have been for brunch. Love both the "always" and brunch menus as I was stifled by…read moreso many options. Terrific Benedict's...the home fry potatoes are amazing...with a great ketchup bbq sauce. The cauliflower soup is wow. Great service and great booth table.

It was our first night in Toronto and we wanted to find a place for dinner that didnt require a…read morereservation. This place was a few blocks away and maybe because it was 9pm on a rainy Sunday, we had no problem getting a seat right away. I ordered their SPICY MARGARITA. It was spicy and so good! For dinner I picked the prawn rice bowl. That, too, was spicy but it was really tasty. It contained 6 prawns covered in some sauce that contained a lot of flavor. I would have licked the bowl. We were hungry so the 23 min wait for our food felt long. But ultimately it was worth it. The two ladies helping us were very nice and even with one mis-communication, served us well. .

I've visited quite a few times in the past few years as a financial district staple with great…read morehappy hour specials and lovely atmosphere. It's also been a reliable spot to be able to book tables for large groups. However, they have poor problem resolution if there are any issues that arise. Their food is all pretty good and drinks are fairly priced. Their staff are what I would call elusive and very no frills--beyond your first order, they're a bit hard to flag down to order additional items, settle bills, or otherwise. We had an incident where my friend ordered an alcohol-free beer, but when received, they had a sip and suspected it had alcohol in it because it tasted like the regular alcoholic version. We asked the staff to confirm if the drink they poured was actually alcoholic beer on tap, or if it was an emptied can of the alcohol-free beer. The staff came back and apologized, saying it was the alcoholic beer and poured from the tap but the order placed was indeed the alcohol-free beer. My friend then requested to have the can for the alcohol-free beer instead of poured in a glass to be safe, because she was pregnant. The staff then realized the gravity of the issue and went to get the can, saying we can keep the other glass. A few minutes later, someone who I presume to be a manager came over to say she had clarified the situation again and that it was actually NOT the alcoholic beer--which at this point we weren't inclined to trust. The manager did not apologize, but instead said that a bit of alcohol is okay when you're pregnant... We didn't say anything or raise a fuss, just smiled awkwardly. We left not too long after, and we were charged for the mistaken beer as well. This experience put a bit of damper on going to this place, as it was a frequent spot we visited for decent happy hour specials. However it's evident that staff do not know how to handle special circumstances, nor do they seem to have high EQ. If you are a person with no dietary needs, no wheelchair or crutches (because it's cramped as hell and the washrooms are located on the 2nd floor), not pregnant, and no allergies, then this place is probably fine. But if you have any of the above, then you should skip it in case of incident.

Very close to downtown Holiday Inn. Enjoyed a delicious fish and chips. Very lovely environment…read more Nicer than the pub across the street from the hotel. Would return if in the area again.

Great spot for a Caesar and pub staples in the heart of the gay village. Always great servers…read more Patio with a side entrance if you've got a canine

I'd been hearing about how superb Emma's Country Kitchen is for the better part of a decade and yet…read morewe only just recently made the trek to check it out. The place was more than worth the wait, as it turns out. And it's still doing extremely well, given how busy it was and how long we had to wait for a table (almost a full half hour!) We knew going in that we had to try a few of the joint's most famous dishes, the Cinnamon Bun Pancakes, the Breakwich, and Emma's BLT. It was clearly way, way too much food but everything was so good that I had zero regrets. In particular, those pancakes are as flavorful and scrumptious as I would've hoped. The two savory sandwiches fared just as well, and it was clear that they had been assembled with a tremendous amount of care. The busy atmosphere was fun, and our server was friendly and helpful. Yep, I can see why Emma's has managed to stick around all these years.

It had been a while since my last visit, and I was reminded right away why this place stands out…read more The service is incredibly warm and personable--something you don't often come across in Toronto. The biscuits were just average for my taste, but the home fries were excellent. The eggs Benedict could have used a bit more hollandaise--something I'm sure they would have happily provided if I'd asked, but I didn't. The highlight of the breakfast was the special menu collaboration with Sanagan Meat Locker. The savory cornbread pancakes were outstanding--served hot with crispy edges, layered with pimento cheese, and topped with butter and honey. Paired with the blueberry sausage from Sanagan, it was an unforgettable combination. I really loved this collaboration with Emma--it was creative, comforting, and absolutely delicious.