I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

We love Olive Branch so much! Here at least once a week. The baristas are so kind and friendly. The…read moremusic and decor are so nice. Love all the drinks, food and desserts I've gotten to try here. The cinnamon bun with chocolate and pistachio was soooo good! Basil Grilled cheese had such a satisfying cheese pull and was delicious. Strawberry matcha was phenomenal. My husband loved the kunafa. I could literally have their strawberry cups ever day - they're the best out there.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'm so glad I gave this breakfast feast (Serpme Kahvaltı) a try…read more You can order one per person ($38), or just get one to share for an extra $15--it really depends on how much you can eat. I also love that they offer this on weekdays (11am-4pm), so it felt pleasantly busy without the usual Toronto weekend brunch chaos and long lineups.

The lenti manti dumplings were very good; I would recommend these for carnivores and vegetarians…read morealike! The zucchini fritters were good too. We also tried the salgam drink; this comes in a little plastic bottle, and was a hit for those who like salty beet drinks, though not my personal preference. The restaurant was busy, though mainly filled with silver-haired seniors. The food was tasty, but a bit pricier than expected. If you want to eat here, make sure to come with reservations; we had to leave after only an hour.

This place is a 10/10 for me. The food is always good every time I've been there. Recently I…read moreordered the chicken mandi with salad and rice, probably one of the many great dishes they offer there. The ambiance is very well laid out, lots of space for small and large gatherings. Customer service is also great. If you're ever in the area, check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

Xawaash is great if you love air conditioning. The restaurant has a lot of space, making it easy to…read morewalk in for dining; it seems like a place where takeout is more popular. You place your order at the front even if you are dining in, and they'll bring the food to your table afterwards. I had a chicken shawarma, a mango lassi, and a couple dessert items. If you like honey barbecue sauce on your shawarma, they do have that here! The food is decent but nothing I would go out of the way to have again or to try.

Hands down this is the best restaurant in Toronto. Came across Byblos on accident and now it is a…read morepermanent stop for me anytime I am in the city. I got the harissa roasted half chicken and it was excellent. I guess the secret lies somewhere between the recipe and their charcoal grill that they are grandfathered into having. Nothing on the rest of the menu misses either. Short rib Kebab, stuffed olives, everything. Great atmosphere, great service, and easily one of my favorite meals in Toronto.

Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

The truth about Louf is that I'd love to gatekeep it and tell people that it's horrible and that…read moreyou shouldn't go there, but that would be completely unfair. But if we could have a standing reservation, we would be first in line. Louf is an upscale Palestinian restaurant that is worth every penny. We were there for brunch with friends, and there was no bad dish. The dishes were all sharable, so we ordered quite a few for the table. Some of the highlights for me sujuk cooked in a pomegranate sauce which was so very rich and flavourful. The markouk bil qishta were delightful stuffed crepes and were highly contested at the table. The taboun (bread) was very obviously freshly baked and served as the perfect conveyance of the dishes into our stomachs. If you can think of anything past the food (which I can understand if you couldn't), the restaurant itself is gorgeous. It's located in a renovated house just past foot of the Baldwin Steps by Casa Loma. The renovations make the place feel modern but warm and cozy. It helped that we came on a beautiful fall morning where the colours of the trees added a lovely ambiance to the place. The service was exceptional -- our server, Youseff, was kind, generous, and guided us to the right dishes on the menu. He was so warm with us, even with a combined two toddlers and an infant. While we were there, multiple families with kids came, so it's clear that they take pride in being kid friendly. Also, shout out to Louf for being a no-tip restaurant and paying their servers appropriately. Overall, such a fantastic place, and I'm begging people to not make it so popular that we can never get a table again!

I went to Louf for Summerlicious, and unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. I heard great…read morethings about Louf and had been wanting to go for a long time - I'd probably come back for their regular menu. The food was decent, but quite average. The service was quite slow - we ended up sitting at the restaurant for about 3 hours, since there were long delays between each course coming out. My friend ordered a coffee with her dessert, and it came out after we already received the bill. The ambiance was a bit noisy on the first floor, but it seemed more laidback on the second floor.

We visited here for a Sunday brunch at the patio and were stunned how beautiful the patio was…read more The brunch menu includes great variety of hot and cold Mediterranean warm and clod dishes like Fatteh, Balila, Foul, Kunefe, labneh balls, variety of cheese, jam, bread, fruit, fresh juice and Turkish coffee. It had a great atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive.

We decided to grab a bite on Friday night and I remembered this establishment that I had visited…read moreyears ago. It's in an spot that doesn't really stand out - so many signs and businesses and 3 lanes of traffic in each direction. As soon as you walk in the front door, you are swept away from this industrial looking area. The decor is upscale and enchanting. It definitely has the Wow factor. The staff are extremely polite and accommodating. The food was excellent - hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. My friend had never had Middle Eastern cuisine and loved it! The portions are generous and we had to take some home with us. My friend who is not a fan of baklava tried some of mine and loved it! It's a must have here.

This was by far the best meal I have ever eaten in my life!!!!!…read moreThe cleanliness of the restaurant, the quality of the food, the perfect seasoning and level of spice, the graciousness of the owner, the variety of dishes were all exceptional! The lamb is out of this world delicious!!! My sincere compliments to the chef, You can feel the love. Thankyou!

We searched for a lunch place near the riverview zoo as they don't sell meals there, and this place…read morehas a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google maps! They aren't open on Fridays. So we tried it - between three adults and a kid, we ordered the chicken shawarma, a kabob meal, and a veggie with white beans meal, plus stuffed vine leaves as an appetizer. The fruit punch was very sweet, we added water to it. The apricot paste we had as fruit roll up, not too sweet, tasty so we bought two. All tasted good, we even seemed to have a visit from an auditor or health inspector.