They offer a good, comprehensive menu covering classic breakfast and brunch options, plus lunch if you stick around. The prices felt pretty standard and fair for the neighborhood. What really stood out was the side of colorful potatoes--you don't see that often, and they were delicious. It was a unique touch that elevated an otherwise good, normal breakfast plate. Service was excellent: fast, friendly, and efficient. If you're looking for reliable food and quick service, this is a safe bet. Solid 4/5 stars. read more

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Located at 9350 Yonge St, Ramona's Kitchen is a lovely brunch spot thats conveniently located at Hillcrest mall. The entrance is accessible from both inside and outside of the mall. It was my first time visiting! I went with friends for around 4:00 pm, where it was quite literally just us. It got busy after 5:00 pm. They have a large selection of both brunch and lunch/dinner dishes. I had a hard time picking what I wanted to eat because there were so many options. I ended up ordering the spicy chicken sandwich with fries and an iced latte. It was a very decent sandwich, not sure I'd order it again. I think the next time I come, I'll try their brunch dishes. Service was good - staff are welcoming and attentive. This place is good to go solo or with a group! There's a lot on the menu. read more

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Left unimpressed. First, we asked an omelette to substitute swiss cheese with Brie or cheddar and they refused to unless we paid a surcharge. Never heard that before. I ordered the banana bread french toast and didn't pay attention because every place I've ever gone there's usually whipped cream served on the side and here again an upcharge. It was perfectly fine. However, the bananas and strawberries and walnuts are certainly lacking. For the price they charge. These things certainly not go unnoticed. read more

We have been going to Ramona's for brunch since the original location. What keeps me coming back is the delicious thick bacon, locally farm sourced. The coffee is of good quality and the cookies and pastries are decadent! The owner is friendly. While this location is more conveniently located inside Hillcrest mall, I prefer the original location at Bayview and John, mainly because of ambiance. This is a more fast paced restaurant while the other location gives a more relaxing familiar atmosphere. read more

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It was the first time I tried this place. I heard good things drom my friends. Ambiance - 3/5: it is a very small place so the spots are tight. It's an open kitchen so that you can see the chef preparing and cooking food. They have a shelf of ingredients and mini models of the old movie players. There are 2 bathrooms and can be used by all genders. One of them is an accessibility washroom. The bathroom is clean. Service - 2/5: we were seated very quicky and it was relatively quiet when we got there. It started filling up later on. The service overall was very slow. The food took 30-45 mins to arrive. Many customers were waiting too and looking bored. Initially there was 1 cook, then there was 2 and the food was still being cooked slowly. By the time the food came, my partner's coffee was finished. Food - 3/5: we ordered the green omlette and the morning frankfurter. Both came with a greens salad and tri-colored home fries (regular potatoes, purple potatoes and yams). The salad was ok, the balsamic vinegar is sweeter than usual. The home fries was lightly salted. The omlette came with a choice of toast. I chose buttered rye. It was very dry with a small amount of butter in the center of the rye. I thought the green omlette was going to come out green but it's a regular omlette. It has cheese on it but it didn't add to the omlette. The hotdog was not bad, the spicy mayo on the sausage was tolerable. Overall: 2.75/5 read more

Ramona’s Kitchen - Green Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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I visited today and it felt like a pretty mediocre brunch experience but it had the appeal of being connected to Hillcrest Mall and plenty of parking. Walked in at 10:45am on a Sunday and got the last indoor table for 4. Was told we had a 75min seating limit, which was fine because the food came in a timely manner. Overall, nothing stood out among all of the dishes that we ordered. The chicken waffle was a bit dry in my opinion - the accompanying "maple barbecue sauce" had a kick of heat and was oddly paired so I didn't enjoy it very much. I would've preferred if they just gave me plain maple syrup. It also didn't come with any mixed greens or vegetables so felt a bit lacking for $24. Portions were reasonable but not generous by any means. The strawberry french toast and crab cake benny were also pretty standard - nothing particularly noteworthy. Given their slightly higher price point for brunch service, I think I'd rather try someplace new next time. read more

Ramona’s Kitchen - Challah French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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I've been to Ramona's Kitchen original thornhill location in the past. This was my first time coming to this location. I brought my gf and the wait was around 20-25 min (don't quote me but I don't think they take reservations for brunch). Visitors put their name down and can then take a stroll through the mall before getting a call when their table's ready. IIRC, this unit used to house a starbucks. It's very cozy (actually verging on tight tbh lol). If you're coming for brunch or breakfast prepare for it to be absolutely packed. Menu-wise, the selection is expansive and there's a lot of choice. My gf's crab cakes benny were cooked perfectly. The crab cakes were crispy, the hollandaise was creamy and the shrimps were juicy. I ordered the dad's breakfast and loved that I was able to get my eggs poached at no extra charge. The strawberries french toast that came on the side was A+ as well! Overall, I think this location is almost as good as the original. The service was great, the food was fresh, dish presentation was cute and the wait time wasn't too bad! A very solid brunch spot! I've never been to Ramona's for dinner but perhaps I'll be back in the future to try that dinner menu. read more

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Located at Hillcrest mall, this cute café offers brunch dishes at affordable prices. There is typically a waitlist to get inside of ~25min. The waiting staff took out number to call us back but wrote down the incorrect phone number, however when we went back to check, they were able to seat us right away. The service wasn't out of the ordinary and the dishes were mediocre - looked nicer than they tasted. I wish the potatoes and salad dressing was more flavourful as they ran bland and dry, and the hollandaise sauce was flavourless. A+ for convenience but lacked in flavour. I ordered the southwest eggs benedict which came on sweet potato instead of toast which I enjoyed. They also don't allow substitutions for any dishes on the menu. The iced coffee was lackluster and waterdowned with ice at $3. Would not recommend. read more

Ramona’s Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

We love the food and atmosphere here, but the reservation policy is frustrating. I tried to book a family brunch at 11:00 a.m. this Sunday and was told reservations aren't accepted until after 4:00 p.m. This has caused us to leave in the past, even when my son was visiting from Australia with limited time. During the busy holiday season, flexibility would make a big difference. I hope management reconsiders this policy so we can keep coming back. read more

Newly opened Ramona's Kitchen in Hillcrest Hall Friendly service, great tasty food, lots of parking Classic Pancake and Turkey Burger was great read more

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Came for Sunday brunch!!! Got there early, so parking was plentiful! Farmers markets just outside of the mall. The restaurant was smaller than I thought, it was cozy though. Like really cozy, right up next to the next table cozy. Food was good, good portions. I was satisfied. Service was good, the servers and greeters were amazingly friendly and nice. Yeah I would come back if I'm in the area, it was nice. It does get busy though, so come early, get your food and walk it off after in the mall read more

Ramona’s Kitchen - Spicy egg Benny (top) Classic egg Benny (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

This restaurant locates in Hillcrest Mall, and is quite close to a mall entrance. I went to the mall with my husband and our baby son the other day and decided to give this place a try. Noticeably this restaurant allows the stroller to be in. The service we had was great - our baby started crying shortly after we were seated. Our waitress brought us hot water so that we could gently warm the milk to feed the baby (picky eater he was, he refused to drink room temperature milk!). Really appreciated the help we received. The hot water normally would come with a cost ($2) though we had the water for free. Admittedly I was surprised that now even hot water became a chargeable item...when did this start? Food was quite mediocre, unfortunately. We ordered pesto pasta and fish & chips. The pasta tasted greasy as there was the very unnecessary addition of mozzarella cheese lumps on top of the oil-based pesto sauce. The pesto itself was also not tasty at all - the herbs were heated and lost the color and aroma. Fish & chips seemed okay at first glance, but it turned out the fish pieces were very small and dry. Fries were fine though. read more

Ramona’s Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Hair in mutliple food plates at our table! The owner offered 15% off, a JOKE as anyone in the food industry would never be so disrespectful. We left because they told us they were taking back the food and the bills on them...but we didn't eat and they threw out the new food they made me... or did they serve it to someone else. FOOD INSPECTORS need to make a visit! read more

So nice to see another location of Ramona's open, this one in Hillcrest Mall. They have done a good job maximizing the interior of what used to be a Starbucks. It was spotless. I look forward to many more visits. Next time I will try to include some of their famous three colour home fries. We were hungry and realized it was open at 830pm. They were closing at 900pm, but they took us in. Service was friendly and they were giving everyone complimentary fresh free cookies. We both planned to have turkey burgers, but they were out so we opted for blueberry pancakes and the black and blue burger. All scratch made of course. The pancakes were yummy, didn't need the icing sugar. The burger was fresh and delicious but the sweet potato fries could have been cooked a bit longer. read more

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There is a Ramona's at Hillcrest Mall! For those not familiar it is a breakfast/brunch place (similar to a Coras) where the menu focuses mainly on eggs benny, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches etc. but apparently they have a dinner menu as well. This location took over a space that was previously a Starbucks (there is 1 unisex/handicap restroom) so it's not big. There is a sign in the restaurant indicating maximum capacity is 30 people. While there is a door facing the street, the entrance is actually in the mall. There is a hostess at the door who will take your name and number and will call you when your table is ready. We showed up around 12:30 on a Sunday and was told it would be about 30 minutes. You can wander around the mall while you wait. Once we were seated we were told that we had 75 minutes. What was ordered: Mother's breakfast (choice of ham, bacon or sausage) Southwest Benny Crab cake Benny Omelette (choose your own fillings) All the dishes we ordered came with a side salad and tri-coloured potatoes, which is a nice switch. The crab cake benny is done nicely, 2 poached eggs on top of crab cakes topped with a decent sized shrimp. Southwest benny is served on top of 2 thick slices of sweet potato. Drinks are your standard coffee, tea, lattes, juice etc. We ordered an iced Nutella latte and verdict was that the Nutella was not blended throughout the drink well enough. All in all a good experience. I wouldn't recommend this place for a big group as it is small and if they don't take reservations you could be waiting a while. read more

Very good food and service Very small place A bit pricey for what you get. Other locations may have better atmosphere. read more

Went to Ramona's for brunch today. Enjoyed a build your own omelet, while my wife had the avocado toast and our friends had avocado and Brie omelettes. The food was perfectly prepared and the tri-colour potatoes were really good. One of the best brunches in York Region. read more

we went to the resturant and they did not accept us because we were six people and they told us the maximum person is five . unbelievable they did not accept us and I told you should put a sign that the maximum person is five for one group. read more

The entrance is not inviting at all. It's barricaded as if closed. I didn't like the table where we were seated. The server refused to move us. The restaurant takes itself far too seriously. No substitutions. Only one refill allowed on coffee or hot water....what???? Food took FOREVER!!. The server did not give a quality check regarding our meals. My veggie burger was cold, it was missing a topping. I had to flag down the server. The restaurant was not busy at all. Yet service was nonexistent. We will definitely NOT be going back!!!! read more

NO VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Ramona's Kitchen at Hillcrest Mall. It is a nice comfortable diner, the waitresses and waiters provide good service, however they do not have anything vegetarian/vegan other than the veggie burger without a bun. You have to pay the full entree price which is unfair. (you will have to figure out and request some sort of vegan modification choice for yourself and ADD a vegan garden salad or whatever (additional $) if they even have). A few condiments that come with the veggie burger are vegan. They don't substitute with anything i.e. sliced tomatoes or fruit but they charge you full price dish $ for a lesser dish. Their fries etc. are NOT even vegetarian/vegan so beware. They fry everything that is deep fried in the exact same batch of oil. They MISLED us a couple of times originally (we had the fries) until we could tell certain things and finally later found out the appropriate info with pushing for it. That was a very wrong thing they did. They have nothing for vegan breakfasts either. Their coffee is good though. We won't be back unfortunately even though a nice atmosphere small diner in a very nice mall. Disappointing. read more

The turkey burger made me literally vomit. I don't know if it was undercooked or what, but I had a horrible time after eating it. Thank goodness my wife didn't eat anything there. read more