I visited over the weekend for a late brunch. We arrived later in the day (around 2pm) and was seated almost immediately. Between the two of us, we ordered the crabcake mac and cheese and the chicken waffle. The crabcake mac and cheese came out hot! It was very cheesey and was a great idea to share since it would've been too much for me. The chicken and waffle came with a side of fries and salad. I really enjoyed how they went the extra mile to season their fries. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. It was also boneless which is a huge plus for me! I'm glad this brunch restaurant is in the neighbourhood with a nice variety on their menu. Did I mention they have a very cute Sailor Moon painting on their wall too?! read more

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This spot has a clean, bright vibe with natural light and a chill atmosphere. I went for the Chicken & Waffles Box. The boneless fried chicken was juicy with a crispy coating, paired with fluffy waffles. The berry chutney and maple syrup added a sweet and tangy touch. The sides Cajun home fries, house salad, and fresh fruit rounded out the meal nicely. It was also a big portion of food Everything was well-seasoned! You know this place is a hit when it was a packed house. read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The chicken and waffles are DELICIOUS! I haven't been into the store but I always get them on UberEats. The chicken is crunchy, flavourful and HUGE but the waffle is the star of the show. Its so tasty and it has a different bite compared to other waffles. This one has a chewy texture that I can't seem to get enough of. The box comes with a simple salad, home fries, fruit and 2 sauces for the chicken/ waffles. Definitely looking forward to trying the other items! read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good option for east-side Toronto brunch. Be sure to follow their socials for occasional discounts on certain menu items or BOGO. I've had their picnic boxes before- the salmon benny and chicken/waffles. They're both great and full of sides for you to pick at. My current favourite is the duck confit burger- the bone just slides right out and it's seasoned to perfection. The flavours in the burger are also quite nice. They are sometimes packed during peak brunch hours, but if you can go on Friday instead of the weekend, I would say you have a good chance of scoring a table. read more

O’SOMAE - Lemonade and hojicha latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was so pleased with this brunch spot! I dined in for lunch with my hubby and two little kids on Saturday. The restaurant was almost full house when we got there around 1pm. A very friendly waitress cleaned a table as soon as previous customers left so we didn't wait much to get a table. We had truffle mushroom bennie, fried chicken burger and blueberry pancakes. All the dishes were packed with lots of flavors. I could see their detailed attention to each dish. The waiters were very nice and friendly. I liked the paint on the wall - very instagramable. We will definitely go back to try other dishes! read more

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Good brunch spot - classic brunch dishes done well, pleasing ambiance, and the current BOGO weekend promo for chicken and waffles is a no-brainer incentive to go. We went here on an early Sunday afternoon (I love breakfast and can eat it all day) so easily got a table. We ordered: - Chicken and Waffles: Good deal for the price, and that's not even factoring the BOGO. Generous portions of the fried chicken and waffles. The chicken was cooked to a glistening inside, though would have liked the fried skin to be a bit less thick and just a smidge more spicy. Waffles and home fries were standard. I like how they were generous with the fruit and blueberry sauce. And that to-go box with for my BOGO was great service. - Crabcake Benny: The eggs were perfectly poached. I would have liked the crab cakes to be a bit thicker/bigger, though they were yummy as the crab taste definitely came through. A tad pricey for the size. Service was friendly and quick. Place itself is on the smallish side, but very clean aesthetic and good distance between tables. Overall, a good brunch spot. Will come back if I ever have one of my all-day-breakfast cravings, BOGO or not. read more

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Ordered off Ubereats here a few months back as we wanted to try a new brunch place. We were blown away with the food, with a delivered brunch nonetheless! We ordered the chicken & waffles and eggs Benny that time. Today, we were looking for a dine in brunch place and remembered this amazing place! We called ahead of time to make sure there was space & also to make sure there was space for our stroller. When we got there , we were immediately greeted and they even showed us to a table reserved for us with the perfect place to have the stroller beside us. Very impressed with their service already! We were so excited for all the menu items and ended up getting drinks to start : Pina Colada (brings us back to the tropical paradise vacation days) & the Herbs & Berries Tea (very refreshing drink for a warm summer day!) For food we got the duck confit waffles (omg! The duck was so crispy and the compote was on point!) & the truffle Mac & cheese (basically like a giant bowl of delicious cheesy goodness) All in all. I am definitely eating and ordering here again and highly recommending this place ! read more

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O'Somae by Broadview and Gerrard makes some beautiful brunch boxes that are perfect for a picnic. I decided to take the risk and order delivery on UberEats. It came to my place fine though I have to say, it does not look as picture-worthy when delivered if that matters to you. Delivery works for me for a balcony brunch. Note this delivery arrived 10mins later~ than quoted initially. I opted for the duck confit waffles box since I thought it would stay tasty even if it's steamed up inside the box, unlike fried chicken which makes it less crispy. I couldn't help but add a fried chicken to try for $5 and another $5 waffles serving so we could share it for two without getting another whole box. Added also a smoothie $6. With delivery, it costs $45 already, not yet including tip. So definitely a better bang if ordered in person. The food arrived room temp leaning cold for me, so I believe it definitely headed out better than when it arrived. The waffles were brought back to life after putting them in the toaster. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The raspberry and blood orange compote that came with the duck leg was sweeter than I'm used to for pairing with the duck leg. Perhaps that was meant for the waffles. Now I realized I was supposed to get some gravy from the description, and I didn't get that. Instead, I got some maple syrup and the compote. But overall, it tasted okay though the sauces seem a bit sweet and no savoury balance. Chicken is good, though not really memorable. Given the trek it went through, it is pretty good! The Smoothie had all the flavours I thought I'd like, Papaya, Pineapple and coconut milk, and I did enjoy it, but kind of small. I finished it quickly. Will I order again? Maybe in person but unlikely for delivery. read more

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The highlight for me was the BOGO chicken and waffles, but I'll be back regardless! The chicken was fried well, and so tender. The blueberry chutney went great with the waffles, and the home fries were seasoned cajun style. The fruits and the salad were clutch in helping cut through all the richness. I didn't have the eggs benny but my friends thought they were rich and tasty (perhaps a touch of acidity to add). Other tidbits: - Great service; thanks to the staff that helped us take some group pictures by the mural! - Bright and cute vibe with some nice light fixtures and decor - Reservations available if you call in - Parking easy to find around the side streets read more

O’SOMAE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cute decor, friendly and attentive staff. Good came out quick. The waffles came with syrup and a blueberry sauce. The syrup was rich, the blue berry sauce was delicious! Everything was fresh including the fruits. Try the papina colada it has papaya, pineapple and coconut milk. The orange passion iced tea is light and refreshing using a green tea base. read more

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Picked up the classic benny box this past weekend. Process of picking up was smooth and easy. The meal was great to share for two people. Very cute concept, and easy to transport in the box sets. We ordered ahead and picked up the box to go. Came with salad lightly dressed in a vinaigrette, some Cajun spiced potatoes, some sliced fruits and the two peameal bacon bennys accompanied by hollandaise on the side. Everything was good, and would definitely come back to order again. read more

O’SOMAE - Classic benny box - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Brunch boxes have been getting so popular and this is a new spot in Toronto to grab them! This spot is right by Riverdale Park, so it's perfect for those picnic dates! Can't wait to dine in because the interior is so beautiful and the staff are very friendly! I got the Chicken & Waffle Brunch Box and I loved how there was a great variety. There is fried chicken, waffles, salad, fruit, potatoes - and it comes with maple syrup and berry chutney! The salad and fruit were very fresh, and everything was very delicious and flavourful. I found the chicken to be a bit oily/greasy for my liking but it was still very good! Very worth the money as the portion is pretty large. Also, the wait time was about 15-20 mins. Will be back to try out other items from the menu! read more

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First time driving to a brunch location near downtown Toronto, and this place certainly did not disappoint! Parking was relatively easy to find due to residential neighbourhood, no need for paid-meters. Went with a group of friends, and was surprised by the BOGO offer on the Chicken and Waffles. I didn't personally have the order, but the portion sizes were very large. Definitely worth if you're hungry and a big eater, even without the BOGO. I had the Crab Cake Benny, which was very rich and tasty - however, would recommend a touch of acidity to balance out the flavours, especially with the hollandaise on top of avocado combination. You could definitely taste the crab in the crab cake, flavours of which didn't get muddled by the perfectly poached eggs on top. Home fries were perfectly seasoned and crisp. Sadly, might be personal preference, but I felt like the salad needed more dressing/seasoning to complement the rich Benny. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. I was slightly confused with the indoor seating limit - 10 person indoor maximum posted on the window, but there were more individuals seated inside. Nevertheless, there was adequate spacing on the inside for dine-in purposes. Would definitely come back again! read more

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We went on a Sunday morning and called to order ahead. It took about 15-20 minutes for them to prep the food. It's located right at the intersection of Broadview and Gerrard so it's super accessible by transit. There's also a Green P parking lot at the SW corner of Broadview/Gerrard which is like a 2 minute walk away which makes driving also a great option. We ordered 2 of the brunch/picnic boxes; chicken and waffles, and the classic breakfast. The chicken and waffles was great! The chicken was really well seasoned and the waffles were light. It comes with maple syrup and a blueberry compote which was nice to switch up every bite. The classic breakfast was...very classic with breakfast sausages, bacon, and choice of eggs. The overeasy eggs we ordered still had nice flowy yolk, however the bacon wasn't crispy as we'd hoped. Both boxes came with a small salad, assortment of fruit, and homefries which was a nice addition to round out the meal. For drinks, we ordered an iced americano and an iced herbs and berry tea. Both were refreshing and complimented the brunch boxes well. O'SOMAE is also super closeby to Riverside Park East (3-5 min walk) which is where we posted up to take in the fresh air and views of downtown. Great place that I'd recommend to pick up for picnic items or just brunch in general. Definitely will be back when in the area! read more

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As I was reading the reviews a common theme of patrons seems to be that people intended to go to Lady Marmalade but the line was too long so they came to O'Somae instead and were blown away by this gem. I am definitely in that category of people too. The inside is nicely decorated and feels spacious, with bright white walls and lots of natural light coming in. They have many brunch items available. We got the crab cake eggs Benny and the chicken and waffle. I must say, I was disappointed that my crab cake eggs Benny didn't have actual crab claws on it like photos from previous reviews (apparently it was a cost-cutting measure which makes sense given the price of inflation) but that minor thing aside, I really enjoyed it. The crab cakes replacing the English muffins were super tasty, and the eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was taste. HOWEVER, the star of the meal for us was the chicken and waffle. We were greeted by a mountain of fried chicken on top of a crispy and soft waffle. Everyone who ordered this had plenty of leftovers to take home. Service was friendly and attentive. All in all, a great brunch experience. I'm also eager to come back to try their duck confit brunch dishes too. read more

O’SOMAE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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There's nothing bad you can say about O'Somae. The store front has a nice clean look to it. The interior is chic hip and comforting. The service is attentive and courteous. The food is presented beautifully and tastes delicious. The drinks are spectacular as well. We ordered the chicken & waffles as well as the duck confit & waffles and paired them with their fruity tea fusion cocktails. Both waffle dishes are paired with a jam or compote. Use them, they really go well with their respective dishes. The waffles here are amazing. I'm not huge on waffles but loved these. They're crispy, soft on the inside and sweet. Although the dish sounds heavy we didn't feel sluggish after. The salad and fruit balanced out the dish well. We had both the fusion teas. They're both IG worthy and both tasted great. The herbs and berries was my favourite. It was sweet to start but just let the ice melt a bit and it's perfect. Very flavorful and refreshing! All in all this is a great brunch spot and I'd come back when I'm in the area! read more

O’SOMAE - Cold tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm gluten intolerant and dairy free, so I got the Duck Confit waffle box without waffles for delivery. The overall flavour balance was strange, with an overly sweet compote, very salty confit and another sweet dressing on the salad. The salad dressing needs some herbs, mustard and to ditch the pineapple. The confit was treated ok. Could have been a bit crisper, but a great change from chicken. The potatoes were awesome though. Crisp yet not greasy and very tasty. I put fresh thyme, rosemary and oregano on the dish to make it more savoury. It's good. Just please get a savoury dressing, especially when the compote is already fruity and too sweet. Leave off the compote unless you're giving waffles. The sliced fruit was a nice touch to start. read more

O’SOMAE - Duck Confit Waffle Box sans Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend and I went for Sunday brunch at O'Somae after I had read some great reviews about the place. The photos especially had me really looking forward to a nice meal here. It didn't seem too busy when we arrived around 12:30pm but turns out there was a waiting list, so we gave a name and number and went for a walk around the neighborhood. After about 30 minutes, we headed back and just as we arrived, we got the call to say a table was available. We were seated near the counter at the back of the restaurant and it was really quite loud in there. Since we had already looked at the menu earlier, we were ready to order when the server came by. I had an iced latte, and my friend ordered a berry smoothie but was told it wasn't available. She chose the watermelon one instead, which she quite enjoyed. My latte was delicious - I would order this again for sure. We watched as plate after plate of beautifully plated food came out of the kitchen, each time hopeful that our food would be next. After an hour and still no food, we flagged a server to check on our meals. Two tables that had been seated after us received their food and still nothing for us. Our server came by and asked us if we enjoyed our food, and at this point my friend was really annoyed - it seems the other server did not check on our order at all. Our server was quite apologetic and said she'd find out what happened. It seems there was a mixup in the kitchen or something. Anyway, our food came out about five minutes later - the fries were almost cold but the rest was fine. It was disappointing that after our food was delivered, our server did not check on things until we were basically done. I thought my Duck Benny was good, but the duck had a kind of mushy texture (see photo) which made the English muffin soggy in the middle, so I would definitely not order that again. The eggs were cooked well, though - nice runny yolks. My friend said the avocado on her crab cake Benny was underripe and kind of chewy, but the rest was ok. We also both liked the side salad. I'd still like to go back and try something else because everyone there seemed to really enjoy their food. I just hope my experience is better next time. read more

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Duck Benedict 4/5 - Good flavours of duck that paired nicely with the english muffin. The egg provided a natural sauce that married all the flavours together. Crab Cake Benedict 4/5 - flavours were nice and can taste the crab. Good amount of protein to batter ratio. As they were crab cakes, it didnt come with a carb base (ie bread). Potatoes were well cooked and seasoned. And the dish as an entity was balanced. Egg was also nicely poached. Overall good experience and food was well prepared. Portions were a bit small for the price in our opinion, but still enjoyed my time there. read more

I actually stumbled upon O'SOMAE online while looking for brunch options downtown and decided to try their picnic boxes! They had a BOGO promotion for the chicken and waffles box so of course that is what I ordered. Also ordered an iced matcha latte. Took about 20 minutes for the food to be prepared and service was friendly. The box was huge! Aside from the generous portion of fried chicken and waffles there was also some salad and fruit. The matcha latte was too milky for my liking and I wish it had a stronger matcha flavour. Overall this is a great restaurant to dine in at or I would recommend grabbing one of their takeout boxes and heading to the nearby Riverdale Park to enjoy a little picnic. read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken and waffles box - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So unassuming from the street. The line out front could easily be mistaken for ppl waiting for the streetcar. But, walk up, take a peek in... spy on some of the plates, this IS the right place for brunch !!! Was intrigued by the duck waffles... speechless. They skin, the meat, everything about the plate... delicious. The drinks are tasty. But... let me tell you about the hot sauce. The hot sauce .... When you ask for it, is amazing. Adds just the right amount of kick, it's home made & you can buy a jar of it. Amazing sauce !1! Pro tip, to avoid the waiting in line, come along closer to 1pm. Definitely a mid week option as well as a Sunday destination. read more

Get the chicken and waffles! As an American you will be surprised how Canada got it right! read more

O’SOMAE - Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went for lunch yesterday. Love the venue. Bright, airy and comfortable. Service was quick. We ordered mimosas to start which came out right away. And they were excellent. What's not to like?! We then ordered the breakfast poutine and the chicken lettuce wraps to share. The breakfast poutine was a disappointment. It was suppose to be chipotle aioli, hollandaise, and cheese curds on fries. We had maybe 5 or 6 curds, a sprinkling of the aioli and no hollandaise. Fries were the thin cut ones which were great but we paid for the toppings. Bring on the cheese and sauce. Let the waitress know, who wanted to compensate us but by that time we had already eaten half the fries. Told her to let the cook know we weren't happy. Then we dug into the 3 lettuce wraps which were brought out like tacos. They each had a piece of deep fried chicken thigh. Well they were supposed to have chicken. The first one was missing the chicken. I'm not sure how you bread and deep fry nothing but they succeeded. The second piece was a tiny piece of flattened thigh. The 3rd piece actually had a nice piece of thigh. (That's how I knew it was supposed to be chicken thighs in the other 2 pieces) The taste was terrific just a little disappointed with the inconsistency. We had complained enough about the fries, I didn't have the heart to complain about the chicken. Not sure if we'll return. If we do, hopefully it's a better experience. read more

Aesthetically, this place is very nice. The interior decor gives the shop a calm vibe. I appreciate small businesses like this that are helping to bring some life back to this neighbourhood. We ordered a farmer's breakfast box and a duck confit poutine. The farmer's breakfast box was beautifully presented, with bright and fresh colours. The sausage was probably the best part of the meal, juicy and flavourful. Everything else was standard. The duck confit poutine was a bit disappointing. The fries were dry. The pulled duck confit was a grey colour that was not very appetizing. It was more a mashed duck than pulled duck. There's definitely room for improvement. Maybe down the line we'll come back for another try. read more

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Super cute spot, very small and with a super alluring brunch menu! I had the chicken and waffles, the chicken was great and the portion was super generous! My only criticism is that the waffles were lukewarm at best and maybe accidentally neglected as kind of just a vehicle for the chicken. The blueberry compote that comes for it is great though! read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken & waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cute spot for brunch in Riverside. I tried their hojicha latte that was well needed for a frigid day. I ordered the crabcake benny, and I wasn't a fan of the crabcake. It was a little mushy for me. I also asked for the hollandaise on the side, but they forgot and was apologetic about it, so I just accepted it. I also tried their chicken waffles, and the waffles were overdone. It was passed crispy and more towards hard. The chicken was good, well seasoned, and moist. I appreciate they offer both potatoes and salad for your meal and you don't have to choose one over the other. I'd visit again, but I'd try other items on their menu. read more

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Loved this brunch place! We got the chicken and waffles and avocado toast. It's a great alternative if you're in the area and don't want to wait in line at Lady Marmalade. read more

O’SOMAE - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cute brunch restaurant in the middle of Chinatown East. Tried the crab cake Benny which comes with green salad, fruit, 2 small crab cakes acting as the 'bread', potatoes, and poached eggs with hollandaise. Presentation was nice, taste was pretty good. Crab cake itself was just ok for me. Not a must try or repeat item. Also got a latte and it was pretty good. Overall good meal and a good option for brunch on the east end. read more

Hands down one of the best brunch places I've been to! This place is tucked in a quaint area of China Town (east side). From service to food quality, I give 5 ! We had the chicken and waffles and the crab benedict. read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tried the mushroom benedict without the truffle oil, because I really don't like truffle oil, and it was amazing! Such wonderful flavors and yet, not too heavy somehow. Service was great and we had no wait on a Saturday at about 11:30, which was great! read more

I went for brunch with my family. We tried 2 smoothies and a few meals. The papina colada and beet berries were well presented with fresh fruits while very tasty and good size. Large enough to accompany the meal. The chicken and waffles was good and could feed two. Very crispy and juicy and tender inside. I enjoyed the side salad and fresh fruits too. We also had the crab benny, while on the small side compared to the huge chicken and waffles, it was a good portion for one. The crab patties and small claws were very tasty. The spin of the classics breakfast, the farmers harvest was nice and balanced. Altogether a great experience with quality and tasty ingredients. We will go again. read more

O’SOMAE - Farmer's harvest - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I got salmon Benny and latte Will definitely visit this place again. Hope you will like it too read more

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O'SOMAE takes the guesswork out of your next picnic, and prepares picnic boxes you can take to the nearby Riverdale Park. The Chicken & Waffles Box ($16) is generously portioned and the chicken and waffles maintained its crunch and crispiness. Looking forward to trying other things on their menu! read more

O’SOMAE - Chicken & Waffles Box ($16) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered an overpriced iced matcha from these guys and it came out lukewarm. They seem to have a problem with making good food and drink, which is a major problem for a restaurant. Would never recommend. read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior. Excellent experience, service, food, and it's clean. We had the avocado toast, chx and waffles, and farmer's breakfast. All very good! Coffee and mimosa also good. Staff very nice. read more

I've never seen my hubby so happy about a BOGO than he was with his 2-for-1 chicken and waffles box! He demolished the first one as dine-in, and happily took home the second box to eat the next day. I had the crab benny dine-in, and it was tasty, though a bit small for the price. This is a nice spot for brunch, and I'm pretty sure we'll be back whether there's BOGO or not. read more