Great place for brunch! I was there last week. We found it by chance, but it's a lovely place. Small and the seating isn't the most comfortable, but the food is fantastic. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict and fresh grapefruit juice mimosa. One of the best brunch places I've been to. They also have homemade gelato and sorbet. I didn't have any but my friends did and they seemed happy with their choice. When we went, it was the weekend so the place was busy. I didn't feel that the servers were as "on it" as they should have been. We needed to ask for water, utensils, and for their attention to order. It might have been due to them being overwhelmed by customers, but when we did get their attention, they were polite.. read more

I've eaten here a few times with friends and find their brunch very mediocre for the price point. This past weekend was my last time I'll go there for brunch. $13 for 2 pieces of cold, soggy french toast and a couple of heated up berries? No thanks. Next time I'll make my own brunch at home. read more

Amazing place! Super friendly staff that are always able to help out. The brunch here is magnificent - I've had both the Eggs Benedict and the Baked Eggs. Both great choices to eat while on their street side patio. They're bottomless coffee is also the perfect start to a day. The gelato flavour selection is also great - my favourite is the Spicy Mayan Chocolate. It's not the least expensive brunch place, but for the quality of food and service, definitely worth the price. read more

Hotel Gelato - Eggs Benedict and Iced Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

These 2 stars is not necessarily for the gelato itself, the actual premises, or any of the above, but rather the service or lackthereof. Never did I realize my visit would turn into a Mean Girls sequel, but with one Mean Dude. As advertised on Toronto.com, Hotel Gelato offers a free medium or small sized (can't remember which one - didn't matter) cup of gelato. Great!! So we venture over there as we'd never been and was surprisingly served a nice dose of atttiudeeeeeeee. I told the girl it was my birthday and she took my order etc. but apparently to no avail, this was not allowed! I have no clue who this guy was (owner, manager?) but man, the cattiness was intense. He came over, smiled in the most passive aggressive way saying that - unfortunately I couldn't get my free gelato unless I had signed up for their mailing list. Seriously?! So your going to take the gelato out of the cup and put it back into the front display? LOL. So I said "ok, so I will just sign up for the list now then," He then proceeded to say "I couldn't do that and it would take over 2 hours for the request to process" again LOL. So I said nevermind and was leaving then he said, 'ok this one time I could do it' more LOLs. So he asks me what I wanted and I said I didn't know because it all looked so good :D I asked for his opinion and his favourite and he smiled in that weird passive aggressive way saying that he didn't know. Whoa! Ok, someone works here and doesn't have a favourite gelato! Interesting.... So finally (after all this nonsense which I was stupid to even put up with) I got my gelato. It wasn't amazing or worth this ridiculous nonsense. My visit must have been an anomoly because everyone seemed to be happy and loving the gelato. After all, if Tom Cruise came here - I must be an anomoly! If you like a pretty place to sit and eat Gelato, this is the place for it. It really is like a Starbucks of Gelato joints - with little water stand and chandeliers. If you want friendly people in contact with your food or making you feel like its worth handing over your hard-earned money over for a small cup of food, then this is not the place for you. read more

One day, after having been ENOUGH TIMES to Gelato Simply Italian, we decided to stop by Hotel Gelato....i was skeptical with such a name, hotel gelato? Interesting..anyways..SO HAPPY i came. This place is BEAUTIFUL. Unlike gelato simply italian, there is PLENTY of room to sit and enjoy your gelato/beverages. The decor is so cute, I love the chandeliers. Come here on a Sunday night, very relaxed vibe and you will find a place to sit for sure. The gelato is good, they have a lot of sorbets. My favorite is the sugar-free raspberry, definitely does not taste "sugar free." Also, they make GREAT lattes and capuccinos. I was blown away..really? best capuccino at hotel gelato? If it wasn't for the great coffee/sugar free sorbets i probably wouldn't come here SOLELY just for the gelato, but it's still really good. read more

I love Hotel Gelato but because it seems to have more status (think Starbucks) than the actual great qualitiy (..again...thinK Starbucks). I had 2 flavours of gelato and they let me sample like everything which was a plus. I had a feeling though that everyone came here because it was a "cool" place, and I don't like to flock with the sheep, if you get me. Baa. read more

Love this place. Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff and a great product. I really enjoy the watermelon gelato, it's very smooth and has a gentle taste to it. The caramel is also to die for. It's a great place to sit back and relax for an hour. read more

Delicious! Reasonable prices, very cute and classy inside, decent prices. Good customer service. The gelato is so flavourful. As well, my favourite part, there are vegan options! Sorbet and soy chocolate. read more

A great breakfast and brunch spot for the artsy/classy type. The average crowd here is a little overdone for my taste but the food, service and decor is amazing. - also wish it was bigger and had more seating!! read more

Hotel Gelato is one of my fav places in the city. Such a great atmosphere and a fun local place to hang out, grab a coffee, go for brunch etc. I probably come here for something at least three times a month (especially now that we're heading into prime gelato season). Best of all, they're open late for those cravings you just can't kick. HG serves breakfast (brunch on the weekend), lunch/"dinner" and dessert. 1. Breakfast Brunch Awesome brunch. The menu is *slightly* limited, but all the options are great. The baked eggs and eggs benny are great savory options, while the lemon ricotta pancakes or french toast are great for those with a sweet tooth. The pancakes are the best I've had EVER. Super fluffy, lemony amazingness. Note that there are always kids here. If you're looking for a quiet place to have a coffee, this may not be the best option. 2. Lunch/"dinner" They have a menu of sandwiches, a daily soup and salads that they service throughout the day. This menu isn't worth the cash and didn't live up to my expectations set by the brunch & desert offerings. I wouldn't bother with most of these as there are better places in the area for lunch. These are the reason I'm not giving them 5 stars. 3. Desert Given they named this place "Hotel Gelato", it's safe to say desert is what they're known for. The gelato is awesome. Very fresh (you can tell) and interesting flavours that rotate with the seasons. I've tried several other options in the city and I think this one is the best. They don't have as many traditional flavours as some of the others, but the quality is better. I always think of Lemon as the comparison flavour for different places and there's is great. Other must-try flavours include: roasted almond, yogurt, mojito, pear or peanut butter banana. For you (crazy) non-gelato eaters, they have a good selection of baked goods, and cater to those who have gluten/ vegan eating requirements. The owners are frequently there are and both so nice! They are passionate about the location and try whenever they can to get to know the customers. If you're in the area, or even if you aren't, you should come check this place out. read more

Went for Saturday afternoon brunch. We tried the waffles with banana and the eggs benedict- both were fabulous. Service was great- quick and friendly. The tea was super yummy as well. Would go back again in a heartbeat. read more

The Gelato spot up on the Eglinton Way, This used to my spot for an after lunch or dinner sweet tooth. The decore is like out of a mag, but zero soft surfaces make it an echo chamber and if a crowd of more then 8 people take up occupancy then it can become deafening. It is pricey. It is like $3 for a butter tart the size of a silver dollar or a red velvet cupcake made for a barbie doll, which they will tell you because of the high calibre pastry chef they have. But it is in Forest Hill so guess they can charge the beamer set that for what would cost half as much somewhere else. Tom Cruise and Suri liked it when they were in town, but then he could pay $50 for a butter tart and not bat an eye. The Gelato is good and there is always an interesting selection, although sometimes u get stuck behind some Schnorrer who is feeding on sample spoons of every favour. Personal fav gelato, strawberry cheese cake or Mexican chocolate gelato. read more

Hotel Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love their gelato - fave gelato spot in Toronto. I've also had brunch there a few times and always left super satisfied :)

Best gelato I've ever had in Toronto. It's a cute place in forest hill, nice space. Great place to meet up with friends. Service has always been great. Over all I'm a happy camper about this place. read more

Wonderful gelato, great drink menu (didn't try but decent prices and thoughtful drinks - ie: no appletini), cute decor and friendly staff.

The restaurant was a pretty upscale-ish gelateria with many wonderful options of ice cream. It's a good place to catch up with friends, both inside or out on the patio. They have lots of yummy ice creams that you can taste before ordering. For those with dietary restrictions, they offer gluten free, sugar free, and soy options to their ice cream. Ice cream is a little expensive - I think it cost us about $14 for 2 cups of ice cream. Parking is only available on the street, and is paid by a parking meter/machine. Come in the evenings for better parking availability. read more

Nice place for meeting up with friends Reminds me of a hotel lobby Great desserts, coffee, pastries You can also get some savory snacks Price is not too bad Parking is a little hard to find read more

Holy cow; this is like a classic *grease* layout! Feel funky an classical :) their gelatos are off the charts! The bomb! Great for going out on a date during the summer! Can't wait to come back! Cute an organized an a great layout! The pricing is fair at most an doesn't cost too much for an average person. read more

Amazing gelato. Great atmosphere. Feels very upscale. I tried their peach, salted caramel, and vanilla sponge toffee. The salted caramel was absolutely amazing. I've never had gelato this unique. They've done well and I'll be back. read more

Decent, but not my fave. Service was very good, gelato was also good, but not comparable to Ed's Real Scoop or Hollywood Gelato. Seating was ample and the restaurant was clean, not busy at all so a nice place to meet for a cup of coffee and gelato if you need the peace and quiet. read more

Great experience, beautiful neighbourhood spot. The baked eggs were delicious (use the bread that comes with it to dip like a fondue). Also try the lemon ricotta pancakes - heavenly! read more

Typical Gelato (have you ever had Gelato you didn't enjoy?), but can't get past the service. Seriously stop freaking out about kids pointing at the glass. It's not enjoyable to go to an ice cream shop where they're bugging at you. Relax. Ice cream should be fun. read more

Great server-very patient and friendly. The grapefruit gelato was so refreshing after a long walk up Eglinton. I will return! read more

I have been here a few times in the last year and it has a very good/ high consistency to the food, drink and service. I usually go for the eggs benedict ,on the weekend only. You have to be careful if you are going for the 1st time as it has a narrow frontage and you can easily miss it. Has a great European feel to it. A most pleasant stop for light fair and good coffee. I am going to try and go more often...... Steve read more

First time here... Great env and decor! Ordered the French toast, the presentation looks very nice and appetizing. The taste... Of course is within my expectation... Flavorful and the berries goes well with the maple syrup and e French toast. Also, finishing this off with the coffee makes this a perfect brunch! Will definitely come again.. read more

This is are favourite place to go the gelato is the best in town with speedy service good coffee and a nice clean atmosphere my favorite flavours are coconut ,hazelnut and pistachio It's a can't miss place! read more

My wife took me here after an early morning visit to the dentist. Wasn't sure why we had to have gelato! Was surprised to see they have a great breakfast selection. Baked eggs was hot, fresh and tasty. Scones good too. Cafe Americano good, not great. I will go again. read more

This place is amazing. I love going here Saturday mornings for their weekend brunch menu. The challah French toast is astounding and the service and gelato is fantastic, the only bad thing I have to say is that their hot chocolates are not that "hot". They are served warm so it's drinkable right away but unfortunately gets cold too quickly. Other than that, this place is a great brunch or dessert choice! read more

We frequent this place often, because their food is good, but the employees and perhaps the owner need work in customer service. Their rude, and annoying. Ive spoken to others, and they all say the same thing! Anyways, I'll keep going there until someone opens nearby! read more

This gem on Eglinton West, just 2 blocks west of Avenue Road, north side, is absolutely top notch in every way. We tried it today for the first time, having espresso, mojito, toasted almond and tiramisu gelato. They were astoundingly true to the real thing. We went back for a second helping of the mojito, it is TO DIE FOR. Hotel Gelato will be a very successful shop, I hope it keeps its charm. read more

Hotel Gelato takes the fun out of ice cream. Here are a few rules: no moving the chairs, no touching the glass; you can only choose one flavor for this size serving (1/2 litre) and two flavors for another serving (1 litre). There is a charge for a little bit more salad dressing on the over-priced salads and a charge for an extra empty cup if you want to share your ice cream (not that the servings are big enough). I go there quite regularly because my kids love ice cream and my friends like salad but I sure do not ever appreciate their approach to customer service. If you are literally a glutton for punishment, this is the place for you! read more

Your food is acceptable however to charge $0.75 for a small container of hot milk is unreasonable since you charge $3.50 for a cup of brewed coffee. Particularly since not all customers have milk, cream, sugar or honey with their coffee. The last time we came you charged for each cup of coffee. We will not be returning. There were five of us at the table and the total bill exceeded $100.00 so why the extra $0.75? read more

I love Hotel Gelato! Perfect place for a coffee and gelato. I like getting a capuchinno and gelato- I used to get the lemon ricotta (I don't think they make it anymore) and love the hazelnut chocolate, sponge toffee, strawberry cheescake.. and.. well... never had a flavour I didn't like. Oh and the food is great too! Love the decor, wonderful place! read more

Fantastic gelato. Over priced coffee drinks, as per the hood.....even though the espresso is reasonably worthy.

I had the chili chocolate gelato along with another flavour that I can't remember now because this was last summer. I remember the place being so pretty, the staff were just so nice, not to mention that my gelato tasted fantastic. If I were rich, I'd have one gelato a day from them hand delivered to me. Will most definitely be going back the next time I am in the area. read more

My favourite new place to hang out with friends. Their cappuccino is fantastic

Came here for brunch after an early morning errand on a Saturday. Small space for tables, chairs were more aesthetically pleasing than comfortable. The menu had most of the brunch items hit list. We were a group of 3 and had the salmon benedict, the asparagus benedict and the chicken and waffles. The benedicts come on top of potato cakes rather than the traditonal english muffin (like!) which was a different texture and make them not as heavy; totally getting 'inspired' from this when I make eggs at home next. The plates they were served in, however, were a little too small for the two eggs and the side salad. Made eating the meal a little adventurous. Chicken and waffles was ok too, liked that they had the syrup on the side rather than doused on the chicken, and came with a maple butter that had just the perfect hint of sweetness. Would have preferred the chicken to be a little spicier, but nonetheless the plate was polished off. Of course, ended with a scoop of gelato (the name says it all). Like that they combine flavors into a single scoop - considering the size of the single scoop and the fact that we had a full brunch just moments before, it was the perfect ending. I got the pistachio (amazing, had generous pieces of nuts in it) and espresso (REAL espresso, much less sweet). read more

Fabulous Cobb salad. Soup is sometimes watery. Very friendly and busy place for lunch.

Cute decor, limited but tasty menu, nice selection of delicious gelatos that change up from time to time...this season's pumpkin is so good! read more

The gelato is relatively expensive ($6 small, $7 medium, $8 large) but it is the best gelato/ice cream I have ever had. They make the gelato in house and the flavours are deep and fresh. It is tough to get a table if going after dinner. I hear the lines go out the door in the summer. read more