My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

Smashing good brunch?…read more Smash Kitchen has been on our list to visit for a while till we finally had the opportunity. For more than a dozen years, this Markham spot has been known for good flavors and portions. The weekend brunch menu from 10am - 2:45pm had an assortment of creative dishes. We opted for their LA mac & cheese ($25) with a saucy cheese blend textured by herb crumbles. The soft shell crab benedict ($24) looked irresistible with two nicely poached eggs beside crab drizzled with maple buffalo hot sauce. While it came with no sides, bites of the whole fried soft shell crab on brioche toast were scrumptious. The inside of this restaurant is cavernous, featuring even a private room and patio. It's much larger than the dated plaza entrance would indicate. Staff were generally active at the tables, even delivering colour sheets to young ones. Skip it or hit it? It was a long time coming but brunch here didn't disappoint. Hit it!

Not many restaurants were opened early at 10.30am in Bayview Village mall, so we didn't have many…read morechoices. This breakfast & brunch place was packed with customers and had a short queue. We seated, then everything was a bit of a wait as a server was looking after many tables. The Bowl-Sunrise was a bad choice as it came with many fried potatoes & the chorizo sausage was crumbled and deep fried, I could hardly taste the sausage, though the sunny side up egg was great. The Avocado Lox was a much better choice and the flat white was so so. We ended up paying $63 (tax & service charge inclusive), there are many more comparable choices at this price point.

I got a bowl that contained multiple fresh ingredients including potatoes, red onions, tomatoes,…read moreguac. It was well presented and everything that I wanted in a breakfast bowl. The service was quick. The place was clean despite it being packed with customers. Would recommend this brunch spot for a $20CAD budget.

This cafe has been on my list for so long! Finally decided to check it out. Since this place is so…read morebusy and it was a Sunday, we did have to wait about 30mins which was not bad. The place has limited seating, hence the wait time. The service was prompt and there was a variety of menu items to choose from. Ambiance was nice and cozy as well. The servers were also friendly. Ordered the Chashu Benny, Yuzu Miso Pancakes (weekend exclusive) with Yuzu Blueberry Sauce on the side, and the Miso Maple Cold Foam Matcha Latte. My favourite was the Benny! It was so tasty and the Chashu was cooked nicely. The pancakes were okay, we thought the Yuzu Miso sauce would be drizzled onto the pancake, but came on the side. The matcha was good but wished we could taste more of the miso maple foam, as it didn't really blend in, but the foam itself was delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for a brunch spot in that area!

If you're tired of the usual brunch spots and want something a little different, Ohiru Cafe is such…read morea lovely find. I recently tried their Japanese brunch and really enjoyed it. The portions were very generous, the food was delicious, and the whole experience felt comforting and satisfying. The Tonkatsu Sando was my favorite. The pork cutlet was thick, juicy, and crispy, with a rich sauce that paired perfectly with the soft, fluffy Japanese toast. I also really liked the Hojicha Kuri French Toast. The chestnut purée was not overly sweet, and the hojicha sauce had a nice balanced flavor that made the dish feel indulgent without being too heavy. There were still so many things I wanted to try because the portions were so big. The fried chicken waffles smelled amazing, and the pasta at the next table looked surprisingly good too. I also just found out they serve sake in the evening, and their ochazuke is supposed to be excellent. The service was also very good.. friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole brunch experience even more enjoyable. Together with the cozy and relaxed ambience, it felt like such a nice place to slow down and enjoy a meal. Overall, Ohiru Cafe is definitely somewhere I'd go back to for a brunch that feels a little different and very satisfying.

This is a small burger spot in a strip mall in central Etobicoke and one of three Toronto…read morelocations. Food (3.75/5) - selection of smash burgers along with some chicken and sides. Had the Mushroom & Egg burger which was a smash burger with onions, lettuce, egg, sauteed mushrooms and garlic sauce. Patty was pretty good and bun was fine.. i found it a bit bland overall though similar to Mr Jacks but slightly better. Also had the classic poutine which had good flavour - bit of a mushroom taste. Service (4/5) - friendly and fairly quick turnaround on the order. Atmosphere (3.75/5) - small location with tables and takeout. Basic layout but clean overall. Overall (3.75/5) - it's not bad and might try out some of the other burgers on the menu.

Nothing better than finding a Matt's burger near where you are that is still open…read more Hits the spot perfectly every time ! Definitely higher than a 3 but not a 4 . I hate that yelp doesn't do quarter stars.

Super sweet place to check out on the west strip…read more Great intimate vibes, neon signs, old record players and Asian drinks as well. Chopped cheese and wedge salads were my go to. Would come back with small groups for a night of drinking.

I wanted to try this place since the menu looked interesting with a korean/asian flair on american…read moreclassics and unique dish names. We ordered the that fries, pork belly steak ssam, and roast kimchi chop cheese (sliders). I liked the sliders the most but the fries were soft rather than typical American crispy fries. We thought that the total cost of our meal was quite high. The restaurant has a cool vibe due to the dim lighting and bar, with waiters that matched the atmosphere. However, the volume of the music made it difficult for my group to chat, we were sweating the entire meal (stuffy inside) and thought that it was a little too dark to see what we were eating.

I tried this place out during winterlicious. It's a nice, cozy little spot…read more I did find that the winter weather did make this restaurant a little less than pleasant because the cold draft kept coming in when guest arrived. the food was really great and I did enjoy the service. I'm very likely to go back to this place and try other things on the menu

First time trying out Peruvian Cuisine and it was totally enjoyable! @nunatoronto is a great spot…read morefor unique food and it's no wonder it came so highly recommended. The restaurant is beautiful decorated and there is even a patio at the back. The Octopus Anticuero was so tender, accompanied by the cauliflower purée and the Pork Aeropuerto has quite distinct flavor and totally melts in your mouth. On Wednesday, they also have $1 and $2 oysters, though it wasn't mentioned on their social that a drink purchase was required in order to benefit from this special. We finish off with their Lucuma Tres Leches Cake, which was to die for The restaurant also takes part in Summerlicious but the group I was with decided not to take part and the restaurant requires everyone at the table to opt in. No biggie. The licious menu does look really appealing though. Will have to try it next year Reservations are highly recommended. Follow me to see where I go eat next #camerafirst

I came here on a Friday night and was able to get a table without a reservation. This place gives…read morefusion lounge bar vibes. It's really cute and well decorated. The space is a bit tight and a little noisy. The food is a mix of Vietnamese tapas and classic dishes. I got the milk bread and spring rolls to start. The milk bread came with this durian butter which was interesting... the bread was nothing more than a dinner roll. I love the spring rolls and perfect starter for sharing. I had the pho and it was good. The broth is nice and well seasoned, though not as fragrant as others I have had. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were a hit, the potatoes were so creamy. The chicken rice was average, probably wouldn't order again. The menu is extensive and so much I want to try next time. Sadly the service sucked, they were so slow in giving us menu, water, taking orders. No one checked up on us, and had to flag for the bill. I would come back once more to try their other dishes.

While there is limited parking, going early enough meant there will be ample table space. Since it…read moreis more for tapas/bar food, there is a 30-45min wait if you arrive at peak meal times. It's a beautiful restaurant though and had good vibes. Service was good although it did slow down as we reached peak lunch time. The items that took the longest to come were the pho but this was acceptable since we weren't in a rush. The satay pho had a good kick to it and there was quite a bit of rare beef inside. Next time I would probably do a little bit of everything for their toppings. I think more noodles could have been added for a large pho but I was full. Next time I'd come to try more of their bbq items and appetizers. It's a bit of a splurge but definitely has a unique menu!

Very solid diner style cafe, excellent pancakes! It can get really packed around brunch time…read more Service was really helpful and friendly, but some food items took a while to come, probably as the restaurant was completely full while I was there

I sent out a message to Ramona's kitchen to see if they would donate anything for our elementary…read moreschool graduation breakfast event. The amazing owner Carlo responded almost immediately with full support and information on what he would provide. Can I just tell you, not only did Ramona's Kitchen come through in a big way, but the food itself was so delicious! The kids just devoured the chocolate chip cookies! The breakfast sandwiches were fresh, the egg was cooked to perfection and there was so much ham! I frequent Ramona's Kitchen personally but usually for lunch! After tasting these breakfast sandwiches, I will for sure be going for this exact breakfast again! A huge thank you to Ramona's Kitchen for not only their generosity but also for feeding the kids with healthy, tasty and quality food!