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    Light Cafe

    3.9 (288 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Ube buttermilk mini pancakes
    Maggie D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stumbled across this cute cafe with a friend. It was quite empty and we were seated quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the Japanese okonomiyaki waffle fries, miso mushroom sukiyaki beef pasta, and ube buttermilk mini pancakes (strongly recommend). Everything was delicious and the food came pretty quickly. Tip: They have a 10% cash discount!

    Nimish H.

    Stumbled across this place while I was in the area. Really amazing food and courteous service. There are many vegetarian options as well and service is quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is okay - would be nice if they increase the heat in winter![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Chicken salad croissant meal
    Natalie Z.

    After my first visit a few years ago I've been back quite a few times. They still have a beautiful and delicious menu, staff are always friendly, food is always fabulous, [[HIGHLIGHT]]lovely atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Anthony T.

    Don't let the name fool you--this is incredible, high-quality food! I left this place with way more than I expected from such a small spot. calling it a "cafe" almost feels misleading because it implies it's just a coffee-centered place, but the food here is truly high-quality restaurant material. The meals were incredibly good, well-prepared, and there are so many amazing options. I also loved that the food is made in plain sight; watching them prepare the meal brought a lot of comfort and trust in the quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice, small place perfect for a quiet meal with people you enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wished for a little bit more service, but the food was so good that I didn't mind. A hidden gem!

    Kimchi beef croissant brunch
    Lilian N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This cafe is cozy and I love their open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have Asian twist on brunch, croissant, pasta and sandwiches. I ordered smoked salmon croissant with fried sweet potato. The sweet potato, crunchy outside and soft inside - Perfect! Their food was delicious! I was there on sat around 1230, and there's a line and we waited for around 20mins to be seated. Service is amazing, food came out quickly. They provide a good variety of food and I will definitely come and try the others food!

    Chicken Brunch Box
    Matthew A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill little spot with a clean, bright vibe. Plants, natural light, and just enough buzz to feel alive without being loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the chicken brunch box : buttery croissant with seasoned chicken and fresh greens. Waffle fries were crispy with that perfect golden bite, salad was light but flavorful with their house dressing, and the mini pancakes? Soft, fluffy, just sweet enough. Everything tasted intentional. Nothing bland, nothing overdone. Just real good balance and flavour. Rating: 4 out of 5

    Chicken salad
    Jacqueline V.

    Love this place for brunch! If I'm in the Spadina/Kensington area, this one is my go-to. While it is a bit more pricey ($20-$35+), I love how many different foods you get in one dish and the portions are large. For someone who loves a little bit of everything, I'm always in heaven. My go-to is the chicken salad croissant which comes with 2 eggs you way, a fulsome salad, sausage, bacon, mini pancakes, and TATER TOTS (or other amazing options such as waffle fries). Their coffee is also solid, and I just tried their uji matcha latte the other day, and while I'm not a super expert at matcha, I really enjoyed the drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For ambiance, the decor is nice, but it's always busy so while it could be good for a daytime date, it's always bustling and not the most intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always leave here satisfied and happy. Try to go a little bit before or after peak times (lunch, dinner, etc.) as it gets packed quickly and there's almost always a line but it goes by quickly.

    25 mini pancakes. Comes with eggs any style. I opted for no eggs.
    Ann R.

    I was waiting for my laptop to be fixed and decided to take myself out for brunch! Light cafe, I walked past it a few times trying to fix it because the sign is kind of obscure. I almost gave up! Glad I didn't. I was the only patron when I entered. They are know for their elaborate takeout boxes, there were endless orders just waiting to be picked up. I was quickly seat and gave a menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambience of the place is nice! I sat near the windows, it's a really nice cafe that serves breakfast and lunch items and attracts the university crowd[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The cappuccino came first and was perfect. It was a traditional cappuccino made with more foam than milk which I loved and the little biscoff cookie is a sweet indulgence treat! For breakfast I ordered the 25 mini pancakes with cake with salad, your choice of side and choice of fries. I opted for sausage and bacon and the waffle fries. I read someone say the waffle fries were next level...and they were right! Also includes choice of eggs which I opted for no eggs! It is a lot of food! A lot of yummy food. The mini pancakes...well first they are super cute but it's just the perfect morsel of pillowy yumminess. The mini pancakes were fluffy and delicious, even without syrup the pancakes were delicious! The sausage and bacon is the perfect saltiness you want to balance the sweet. But, besides the pancakes. The real start were the waffle fries. They were crispy perfection! Not crispy to the point it was hard it was crispy, the potato inside was light and airy. It was just perfect. I would honestly just come back for the waffle fries but all the food here is amazing!! As I was there the place started to fill up and looking at the amazing sandwiches other patrons got...I know I have to return and try something else. Come hungry, leave satisfied!

    Caryl Y.

    Its been a while since I've been to Light Cafe. This time around I got the Pulled Pork brunch plate. I got it with waffle fries, scrambled eggs, side salad and mini pancakes. I'd say the sides were pretty solid, the flavour was there and it was satisfying to eat but maybe a bit expensive for what it was. The main was pulled pork in a croissant. The pulled pork had a bit of an aftertaste so that was the only thing i didn't finish on my plate which was a bit disappointing. Overall I'd still say that this is a good restaurant to try once in a while but maybe not for long since there are a few asian brunch spots popping up lately.

    I had a delicious chicken teriyaki salad with so many greens and veggies. The presentation was so beautiful and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely go back to have this salad again and would like to try their breakfast menu next time.

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    Janice R.

    Great spot for brunch with good food. They have many variations of brunch plates, sandwiches, dessert and drinks on their menu. The service was a little slow but you're able to place the order in person through their QR code placed on the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is spacious and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, it's a good brunch spot in the city.

    Avocado croissant, eggs benedict & smoked salmon
    Carina A.

    Love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is cute but not over the top.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is amazing and their menu boasts a great variety of dishes to choose from. The mini pancakes are super cute and the presentation of the meals is always top-notch. The only downside is that the restaurant can get really busy and the wait time can be quite long, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance.

    Mary Jane S.

    Cute little spot on Baldwin Street and I finally had the chance to go. I had the scrambled egg avocado croissant and it was so good! The staff were very helpful and I will definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu .

    Classic Buttermilk Mini Pancakes & Light Cafe Breakfast Sandwich

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    My 1st review of June is not even in my country, the US. It was a year ago today, June 1, we left…read morefor our Niagara Falls/Toronto trip. This continues the 2025 alphabet series, C is for Cafe Landwer. On Tuesday, 6/3/25, we went to St. Lawrence Market; see my B is for Buster Sea Cove. Seems like we happened to go alphabetical for lunch/brunch as the next day Wed., 6/4/25. This place had good reviews. So, we got on TTC to Osgoode station and was a very close walk. It said established in 1919, so we thought it's a good sign it's been in business over a century; although not this location specifically. Their history in the 20th century was that they started in Berlin, Germany in 1919, but they were a Jewish family who ended up immgrating to Israel in 1933, opening their store there, and expanded locations throughout Israel. Their history in Toronto & North America (including some in the US) is much more recent since opening in 2017. Unfortunately, my closest is New York City; none in Maryland or DC area. This location is in busy downtown Toronto. We sat outside on their big patio area as the weather was warm and could enjoy the view of the buildings, people, cars, etc. Server was friendly answering our questions. I ended up getting an egg benedict with salmon in a croissant. It was creative and delicious take on egg benedict. The only issue was it was messy to eat in the croissant, but I didn't care as it was so delicious. My girlfriend got a Belgian waffle with blueberries, whipped cream, etc. It was unique and very good & sweet too as I tried a bite. Overall, this was a 5-star experience with great food, service, & atmosphere.

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    Nonni Cafe & Bakery

    4.5
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    This is the coolest cafe I've been to. The decor is a mix of music lover, café and nightclub. The…read moremusic is played on the coolest record player I've ever seen. Food wise had an espresso, hot chocolate and some cookies. Here was an espresso where you could actually taste all the flavours. Hot chocolate was above average and cookies were alright. Staff was friendly. There is only a little bit of seating. Maybe 20 seats in the whole place. Highlight was the WiFi at 330/30. That's the fastest for any café I've ever tested. I saw a power outlet by my sofa seat so I think they've planned for working in the cafe. Definitely recommended. They've made it into the Toronto cafe list.

    Rad coffee shop slash record store on Queen West. My husband and I stopped in out of curiosity…read more(anything that has "records" in it he has to investigate) and ended up staying for a good half hour talking music with the staff and sipping on delicious coffee. I had the flat white and it was fantastic. My husband had just a standard drip coffee and he reported it as quite good as well. They have plenty of seating, from tables and chairs to more lounge type couches and such. Wifi was also really solid, which we appreciated being in from the States (crazy data charges, you know!). Staff was beyond friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting with them. Great tunes played inside with plenty of fantastic vinyl to choose from to boot.

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