Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

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

If you don't get anything here, you have to get the fried potatoes!! They're deliciousssssss…read more Everyone pretty much enjoyed their food, but the French toast. They said it was very doughy. The drinks were really good and the service was quick. I'd get there early because there's not many seats. It's a small homey restaurant

This looks so tempting and comforting, I feel like one visit would never be enough because I would…read morewant to come back again very soon.

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

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.

Service was fantastic, cute place. Food was really good. Got a bacon egg and cheese sandwhich and…read moretruffle fries. The others got breakfast items too, which were all good.

Four of us went for breakfast last weekend and everything was perfect as always…read more Great food Great prices Great people Great service. Highly recommend!

Great smash burger option that isn't Shake Shack or Oklahoma's tucked away in hustle and bustle of…read moredowntown. FOOD (4/5) 4/5 - Cabano Cheeseburgers. Their house special double patty cheeseburger with onions, fried jalapenos and special sauce. Nice soft and slightly sweet brioche(?) bun with tons of flavour in the burger. The heat from the jalapenos definitely builds. The batter and onions add nice texture. 4/5 - Chili cheese fries. Upgraded as part of the combo. Lots of chili and a rich cheddar/american cheese sauce. Good flavours and met the mark, however paired with the Cabano burger can be very very heavy. AMBIENCE (3/5) Small interior with an order kiosk, a pick up counter, and 10-12 bar seats. Well cleaned and didn't feel grimey. LOCATION (4/5) Tucked away a block or so away from Bloor-Yonge it doesn't get a whole lot of foot traffic but easily accessible by transit. Paid parking options available all around Bloor-Yonge and Yorkville.

This free Prime Angus cheeseburger at Cabano's was well advertised on Instagram and TikTok and I…read morewas afraid to go for 12noon because of a long line up. But I went early at 11:20am and the line was not bad. Got my free burger and it was good! It looked beautiful and was delicious! I loved the soft sesame seed bun. But if it had a sauce I couldn't really taste it. A unique sauce is what separates a smashburger from good to great so this wasn't great. But check them out anyways. I met the owner Kevin and he was really nice and was at the front counter calling out our names on waiting list. The ambiance was warm inside and seating is mostly barstools at several counters.

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.

Checked out Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge recently with a few friends and honestly really enjoyed…read morethe whole experience. The atmosphere was probably my favorite part. Dim lighting, stylish vibe, good music, and somehow still relaxed enough to actually have a conversation without yelling across the table. We ordered a few different dishes and everything came out beautifully plated. The steak was cooked perfectly and surprisingly tender, and the cocktails were actually well balanced instead of overly sweet like a lot of lounge spots. What I liked most was that it felt lively without feeling chaotic. A lot of trendy places in Toronto can feel overcrowded or too loud, but this place had a much smoother energy. The staff was also friendly and attentive without hovering too much. Definitely feels like a great spot for dinner, drinks, catching up with friends, or even a casual date night. I'd happily come back again.

The cuisine is excellent.The food was really delicious, I truly enjoyed every bite. Seriously,…read moreeverything we ordered was top-notch. It's definitely a place I'll be recommending to friends. The quality of the ingredients really shone through. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Nice little Kensington Market find. Dinner with a friend and we decided to try it out. The place…read moreis small, but has a lot of seating and a great patio space out front. I really felt like pasta and ordered the penne arrabbiata with sausage. My friend ordered Carbonara. Both dishes came out quickly and hot. The pasta was well cooked and spicy. I really enjoyed my dinner. Service was great, friendly. He gave us ample time to talk and catch up without pressuring us to order right away. Really nice find and looking going to visiting again when the weather is warmer.

I popped in here for a quick late lunch during the weekday. It's a nice upscale fast-casual…read morerestaurant/bar much like Earls, Joeys, etc. The servers were super friendly and nice. Very helpful and pleasant people. I wanted something small, so opted for their pork tacos. You get 3 small pork tacos for $14.75, which is pretty good in terms of value. They were surprisingly meaty, and tasted decent. They would probably make a good sharing item for the table as they were quite salty. Now, if this were a taqueria, I would not be impressed with the tacos. So if you are expecting "proper" tacos, don't order them. Go to a taqueria, lol. But this is a corporate chain pub in a city, whose main goal is to make a large swathe of people happy. So within this context, I think they did a good job. I would totally be ok to come back and try something else another time. I also had a local hazy IPA which was lovely. Overall, it was a good experience and I would go there again.

It's a good place after work. Good food , pizza , hummus and chicken wings are very delicious. Lots…read moreof drinks to choose from. Beer, cocktail etc. it's a meetup and casual place for drinks and get together. Washroom is upstairs and 1 on the ground. My colleague would not want to go upstairs for washroom after couple of drinks. Looking forward to have patio in the summer. The waitress is friendly and patient. They all wear tank top and I wonder if the place is so hot

Tried countless milk teas, and this is my favourite by far! Right in front of Konjiki Ramen at…read moreYorkdale Mall--my new go-to spot.

Saryo is our favourite way to end our meal at Konjiki! This time we had a chance to try out the…read moreube basque cheesecake and the matcha soft serve thingy (the name escapes me now). The ube basque cheesecake felt a little dry but the flavour was delicious nonetheless. Their matcha soft serve was bold and creamy, and it was a perfect end to another tasty meal at Konjiki.