Starving Artist is one of our go-to spots for breakfast in Markham. It's minutes from our house,…read moreand not only that we actually like the food. Although this is a busy brunch restaurant, the turnover happens fast, and we have never waited more than 30 minutes for a seat. Starving Artist has a wide array of coffees and teas as well as waffles and 'Bennies. We have tried quite a few of the drinks during our visits, and we have tried many of their signature dishes. The staff are great and always accommodating and very patient when my kids can't make up their minds about what they want to eat or drink. The servers have helped my kids on more than one occasion make up their minds. This is a great place for breakfast, brunch or even late afternoon coffee, and we try to go at least once a month.

Visited around 10:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. The café is tucked beside Shoppers Drug Mart, with plenty…read moreof parking available. You pass through a charming patio to enter, which was shaded nicely thanks to the size of the Shoppers building. Given the recent heatwave, we opted to sit indoors. We were greeted at the door and offered the choice between a two-person table tucked farther inside or a four-person table closer to other diners. We chose the smaller table for a bit more privacy and ease of conversation. Menus were provided right away, followed shortly by tap water. When our server checked in to ask about drinks, we let her know we were fine with just water. Later, when we were ready to order, she came promptly when we called her over. A standout moment: we ordered just one smoothie, and she kindly asked if we were sharing, then offered to split it into two cups without us even asking. A thoughtful and appreciated gesture. The Pineapple Banana Smoothie was a highlight. It was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, and incredibly refreshing. My sister ordered the Halloumi Benedict. She noted that while the waffles leaned toward a sweeter flavor on their own, the combination of waffle, egg, and halloumi was well-balanced and worked beautifully together. The egg was jammy and spot-on in terms of taste, texture, and presentation. I had the Fully Loaded, which features a potato waffle topped with bacon bits, sour cream, chives, and cheese. It leaned a bit salty, but not overwhelmingly so, still quite enjoyable overall. I loved the potato waffle which has the slightly crispy edges but was soft to bite with a texture that resembled mash potatoes. As someone who isn't usually crazy about waffles, which was such a nice alternative. Each of our mains came with a side salad (lightly dressed and refreshing) and a choice of fruit salad, maple baked beans, or potato salad. We both chose the fruit salad, which was impressively varied with orange, grapefruit, watermelon, blueberry, blackberry, and banana. Note: Payment is cash or debit only.

Who would've thought I'd end up here for 2am steak and egg…read more.. This was my first time here. My friends and I were hungry after a concert, this place is open, and it's cheap. Not gonna lie, having steak and egg at 2am kinda slaps lol. It wasn't the best, but can't get better than that for that price. There was only one guy working. Place the order, served, and collected payment so service was a bit slow even though it wasn't busy. Restaurant is a bit worn out.

1st time back here in a few yrs, and was delighted by the renovations. The staff is still just as…read morefriendly, and the food just as delicious and arrived quickly! Great breakfast spot, and nice variety of options for all pallets. They even have turkey bacon for my non-pork eating friends.

I ordered the Wafu Carbonara after seeing decent reviews on Yelp, with the only critique being that…read morethe dish could be a bit dry. Hoping to get ahead of it, I requested the kitchen make it "more saucy." That was a huge mistake. Instead of actual sauce, it tasted like they literally just dumped water into the dish to thin it out. What arrived was a bland, watery, and completely tasteless mess. It was so flavorless that I had to aggressively add my own salt and pepper just to make it palatable. The photo speaks volumes--it was completely ruined. The service was cold and entirely hands-off. Our waitress took our order and then performed a total disappearing act. She never checked back in on us to see how the food was, and we literally never saw her again for the rest of our meal. The Verdict Between a ruined $22.50 plate of pasta and non-existent service, this place is a hard pass. Will not be returning for brunch.

Came here for brunch for a girls day out and what a little gem! We came on a Thursday afternoon and…read moreit wasn't busy so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. I ordered their chicken kaarage with mochi waffles. The chicken was fried with a light batter. Crispy on the outside and the meat (chicken thigh) was moist and juicy. The waffles were crispy and chewy and stretchy with a hint of sweetness. The yuzu sauce was refreshing paired well with chicken.The dish came with a side of salad which helped balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken and mochi. We also ordered their pistachio souflle pancake and it was delectable. It was light, airy and fluffy. The pistachio sauce was creamy, nutty and aromatic without being too sweet. I also liked how it came with fruits on the side. I also ordered their hojicha latte, which was one of the best ones I've had. It was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of tea flavor. The milk foam had the perfect velvety texture and it came with a pretty latte art. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch they offer here. It is a pretty simple cafe, so don't expect it to be all decked out because it's not those instagramable cafes. But the food were solid and it's a great option for a small group brunch as they don't have many tables and they don't have large tables at all (the best is to 4 people or less). Staff is very limited but it could be because we went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy. They have a QR code for you to scan and you can order directly from there and food came fairly quickly shortly after we placed our order. I would definitely return when I'm back in town.

Came here for brunch and honestly left pretty impressed. Solid spot, would definitely come back…read more Food -Avocado toast was done really well, the avocado was fresh and the portion for this was solid. -Evivva burger was really good, flavours came together nicely and it was cooked just right -Smokey salmon sandwich was a highlight for me, the smokiness came through without being overpowering Service -Our group appreciated the service very much, they were fast and they made sure to come around to check how we were doing. Environment -Atmosphere was very nice, the interior had cherry blossoms around and lifted the vibe in the place -Very clean dining space, felt very comfortable in the restaurant from the second we sat down. Everything was close to a 4.5 honestly, each dish had something that made it memorable. Portions were solid too. Really recommend this place if you're looking for a good brunch spot in the city. Looking forward to coming back.

The food was good. We went there brunch time. It's not good for large crowds. Best for small…read moregroups. For 8+ they had to connect tables of not same height and size, which made it awkward and some times wobbly. The waitress were not paying attention to the whole table and were just asking the head of table. Had to wait for 30 minutes to get my coffee. And did I say we were there for brunch. So you imagine coffee would be served fast.

Went for brunch with friends, and we decided to try this new brunch spot. When we found out that…read morethey served middle eastern style cuisine, i definitely had expectations, and they were successfully exceeded. I ordered the blackberry peach lemonade, and I would honestly go back just for that. It was sweet, refreshing, and just the right amount of ice. It paired nicely with the cilbir and spicy potatoes, which tasted so good. If you ever need any convincing to get a savoury breakfast, the cilbir and spicy potatoes are not only extremely filling, but it's a good amount of diverse textures and flavours, and it's not as heavy as a classic american breakfast/ brunch. The veggies and the yogurt balance out the oily parts of the dish, and the pita lets you scoop up any of the remaining sauce on the plate. Definitely a 10/10 breakfast, I just wish the indoor seating wasn't so cramped. Lovely food, nice servers and good service. Eggstatic will be seeing me soon !!

Major yikes for this place, it was quite disappointing to begin with. Our server was non existing,…read more as side from the water on the table and placing our orders she never came to check up on us. There was another staff that came by to check and the only time she ever came back was when we had to ask another server for the bill and she brought it over. We ordered the steak & eggs which was $28 and it was not edible. It looked like stir fry, chewy and tough as if it was the last portion sitting in a pan on top of the stove. It was so salty we had to let them know we couldn't eat it without getting hypertension and I assume the manager came over to give us a fresh one to go but still the beef was tough to eat. We also got the spicy Nashville Benny for $25 and the chicken looked as if it was frozen from a bag, nothing nashville about it. The smoked salmon benny was just as disappointing with two small pieces of salmon on each, you could barely see the existence of it. The only thing that looked and tasted good was the tres leches pancake which came out fresh, fluffy and presentable.

The space is super cute and trendy, though it is quite small - definitely not ideal for big groups…read more. The staff were warm and welcoming, and our food arrived quickly. I'm already planning my next visit to try the Gochujang Chicken and Waffles. Highly recommend!

Service 5/5 Food 4/5…read moreAmbience 4/5 We popped in for brunch on a weekday. We were seated almost immediately. The server said we could sit anywhere at a table for two. We shared the chicken katsu sandwich and each had a latte. The serving is quite hearty and was sufficient for us. We really enjoyed the chicken katsu sandwich which comes with french fries and salad leaves. The chicken was stacked quite high and I had to take it apart to eat but I appreciate the generous serving of chicken and really enjoyed it. For me, it's a 4* comparing it to the chicken katsu sandwich at Katsupan which unfortunately closed. The service is friendly and attentive. Parking is available right outside the restaurant.

Came here right before a road trip and we wanted to make sure we had some good food before. We…read moreasked if we can be seated on a four top because we order a lot all the time and a table for two just isn't enough space. You're very thankful that they accommodated us and we made sure we made up for it by ordering a little bit of everything as you can see with the photos. The server was fantastic! He mentioned the chef's toast and we definitely got it, which was a great recommendation as it was so delicious. The only thing we ordered are steak, medium rare, and it came a little bit more rare than I'd like, however all in all consistently great output of food everybody in this establishment, super friendly, and I would recommend this place literally to anybody.

Venue - 4/5 Easy to get to with plenty of indoor seating…read moreand a spacious patio. Parking can be a bit tricky during the day, as some neighbouring businesses reserve spots with cones, so arriving outside peak hours makes things easier. Service - 4.5/5 Ordering is straightforward, and food either comes to your table during quieter periods or is ready at the pickup window when it's busy. The kitchen is well staffed, so wait times are surprisingly quick even during lunch. Food - 4.5/5 The focaccia sandwiches are the highlight. We tried the Bisteka and the Chicken Kale Caesar, and both were excellent. The chicken was juicy, the focaccia was fresh, soft, and had just the right amount of chew, and the ingredients tasted high quality throughout. Definitely the kind of place that makes you want to come back and work through the rest of the menu.

I recently visited Corner Cafe for Saturday brunch and had a mixed experience…read more Located in a business park area of Richmond Hill along West Beaver Creek Road, the cafe is surrounded by offices and plazas. The space itself is bright, cozy, and modern. It's great for a casual brunch. The menu focuses on creative takes on classic brunch dishes, with most plates around $18-$25 and drinks about $6-$9. We tried the pork sausage shakshouka, pork jowl eggs benny, and a strawberry matcha latte. The drink was a standout--refreshing, nicely layered, and not overly sweet. The dishes themselves had good flavors and promising concepts. Unfortunately, the experience started off rough. Despite having a reservation, we waited over 30 minutes for a table during the busy Saturday brunch rush, and parking around the plaza was difficult. When the food arrived, the eggs in both the eggs benny and the shakshouka were overcooked, which was disappointing since runny yolks are key to both dishes. Overall, Corner Cafe has a nice vibe and an interesting brunch menu, but the long wait, tough parking, and inconsistent execution made the experience fall short this time.

Venue 5/5 Easy to…read moreaccess, park, and comfortable seating. Good selection of board games here. It's nice that there is one in Richmond hill now as the other location was near Markville before. Service 4/5 wasn't too busy when we went in afternoon. Easy to be seated, staff are attentive. Food 4/5 Eggs Benedict with Smoke Salmon was great. The chicken fettucine with spinach was also very tasty. The portions are comparable for a GTA uptown location. Will definitely revisit to try the rest of the menu.