Holy moly. This must be the best breakfast sandwich I've had - and brunch is one of my favourite categories. The biscuit is perfection. Crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. Amazing texture. The hot honey and cheese melts together for an amazing flavour when you bite down. The sausage (and I love that it's chicken) just adds the right amount of chewiness and kick to the mixture. It really works and you just want to enjoy every bite. It would be a mistake IMO to come to Toronto without visiting Kensington Market and, in particular, this shop!!! read more

Sleepy Pete's - Sausage and egg biscuit sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After searching for the best breakfast sandwich in Toronto, Sleepy Pete's kept coming up at the top of the list. They talked about their homemade jalapeño cheddar biscuits and incredible breakfast sandwiches, and I have to say--they absolutely lived up to the hype. The breakfast sandwich was outstanding. The homemade jalapeño biscuit was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect foundation for an amazing sandwich. Beyond the food, the place has a cool, laid-back vibe with friendly staff who made us feel welcome. There are a few outdoor tables that make for a great spot to enjoy a relaxing breakfast on a nice morning. It's the kind of neighborhood place you hope to stumble across when you're traveling. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Toronto. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Amazing that I had to come to Canada from Baltimore to get a good southern style biscuit. This place is amazing, simple menu, biscuits sandwiches, scones, and a monte Christo. The latter is delectable. We also order two (giant) fried chicken biscuit sandwiches that have pickled and a spicy red sauce. A bit too much sauce as it detracted from the biscuit but amazing and a big meal on its own. Delish!!! This is a tiny mainly take out location with bar seating and two tables outside. It is counter service. Do not expect to sit down. There is a nice park nearby or take then into Burdock Brewery or Ronnie's bar. Great!!! read more

I've been meaning to check out Sleepy Pete's for a while as it is considered one of the food staples in Kensington. Overall, I would say it lives up to the hype. Everything is hot and fresh, the biscuit melts in your mouth and everything is super flavourful. The drinks are okay (we got coffee and the juice) so next time I would only stop by for a takeout sandwich. While the place has some seating, I would recommend grabbing your sandwich to go as it gets fairly busy, especially on the weekend. The only constructive criticism is the overall speed of service. When we were there, only one person was in charge of both cash and making drinks so there was quite a bit of the wait. read more

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As far as the food goes, it's 5 stars all around. The service can be a little chaotic at times, but that almost feels like part of the charm. There's definitely a vibe to this place, and one thing is certain: they absolutely know their biscuits. BB read more

Sleepy Pete's - Bacon Egg and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

these sandwhiches are to die for!! i regret hugely that we didnt stop by here first so i couldnt finish my sandwich, but it was so delicious! jalapenos & cheddar biscuite, thick cut bacon strips, fluffy eggs, cant go wrong! read more

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Went to check out what all the fuss was about regarding the breakfast sandwich - supposedly one of the best in Toronto! Came on a Monday morning - surprisingly busy!!! Ordered the sausage and egg breakfast sandwich - on a cheddar and jalapeño biscuit. The star on the show is the biscuit for sure - large, flavourful and doesn't crumble apart like a lot of biscuits at other places. The hot honey was a nice touch. I didn't find the egg or chicken sausage blew me away. Regardless, the sandwich worked!! It's a big one so come hungry. Very small interior with a few seats on bar stools and two tables outdoors. Lot of take away!!!!! read more

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Self service breakfast sandwich shop with a few seats inside and outside. Their biscuits are sooo buttery and delicious. We got the bacon and egg sandwich to share because they look big and extremely heavy. It was delicious, but couldn't not think of the amount of fat you're having lol. I'd definitely go back and try their poblano one too. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Bacon and egg on jalapeño biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wow, what a breakfast sandwich. I got the sausage, egg and cheese on a buttermilk biscuit. Incredible. So big, I couldn't even finish it. The hash brown was just ok, but the sandwich is incredible. Oh yeah, hot honey. Perfection. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Sausage, egg, cheese and hot honey on a buttermilk biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My boyfriend really wanted to try this place so we headed over and had a great time. It was about noon when we arrived, and it was pretty empty inside. Since we were the only ones, service was quick. They were pretty friendly too. I ordered the special which was the BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and my boyfriend got the Sausage, Egg and Cheese breakfast sandwich. We both chose the buttermilk biscuits for our sandwiches. And even though we chose our own biscuits, we were surprised to see that the biscuit size was huge and complimentary to our sandwich contents. We're just used to tiny biscuits lol. Anyways I loved my sandwich and my boyfriend enjoyed his. The chicken was good. I'm all about good sauce, so I loved the BBQ sauce. The sauce really tied all the ingredients together. This sandwich had all my favorite things in it: chicken, tasty sauce, pickles, and coleslaw. So it's no surprise that I loved it. There was a good amount of pickles in here too. This was really flavorful, and I enjoyed each bite. I also threw in a hashbrown last minute, and it was great. It was crispy, crunchy, and had a great golden brown color. Overall, just a solid hashbrown. We loved it. It was a little small inside and we didn't have much space to put our heavy coats, but that wasn't much of a problem. For a breakfast sandwich, it's a little pricey but in proportion to the quality of the sandwich and how large it is, I'd say it's reasonable. We had such an amazing experience, food was wonderful and we definitely won't forget this place. Without a doubt we'd come back again. read more

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The breakfast sandwich was amazing--hands down one of the best I've had. The biscuit was especially outstanding: incredibly fluffy and easily the highlight of the meal. There was about a 15-minute wait, but it was absolutely worth it once I got my food. read more

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Wow just wow. I think it's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. I had gotten the breakfast biscuit with bacon and honey, along with a hash brown. The biscuit came with two thick cuts of bacon and a fried egg. The hash brown was hot and fluffy. A little more on the thin side but still delicious. Service was quick you order at the counter and the sandwich took about 10 minutes to be made. The restaurant itself had a counter for folks to dine in and a couple tables outside. When I'm in Toronto again I will def be coming back to try other things like the biscuits and gravy. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Bacon biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wow oh wow... I'm so late to trying this and you're missing out if you haven't tried it. Sleepy Pete's sell breakfast sandwiches with simple but delicious combos. I got the bacon and egg, the hot honey and cheese was AMAZING on top of their homemade jalapeño biscuit. The sandwiches holds so well it doesn't break apart easily which I love. The hot honey is very flavourful as well, actually spicy! It is a little bit heavy so 1 sandwich is good for one person or to share with 2 people. The hashbrown was good but nothing crazy. lemonade was really strong and not sweet so if that's something you like go for it. Only 6 seatings inside, barstool only. 4 seatings outside patio. No restrooms. They have a cash coupon discount as well read more

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Love me a good breakfast sandwich so decided to give this place a shot! It feels like sandwiches are the go-to thing in Toronto, so I'm on a quest to find my favourite sandwich. Price $8-$20 per person Items ordered: -Sausage and egg on jalapeño buttermilk biscuit Food Quality (Menu, Taste, Portion size) - 4/5 The Menu has 3 breakfast sandwiches, plus a few lunch sandwiches, pastries and coffee. The jalepeno buttermilk biscuit was definitely the star of the show, made in house and incredibly soft and buttery. It is a decent kick so watch out if you aren't into spice. The hot honey was a great added touch. The chicken sausage was good, but I think if it was bit more meaty/oily it would have worked with the spice better. I want to try the bacon next time as it might compliment the biscuit better. The size was the same as a normal breakfast sandwich I'd say. Atmosphere - 5/5 It was an old school vibe, typical of what you'd see in Kennsington. The vibe was really nice. Not much room into eat inside, so recommend grabbing your food and going to a park near by. They sell their own merchandise. Service - 5/5 The staff was really friendly. Very helpful when giving suggestions. They handled the crowd well as it was sorta packed. Will I go again? Yes sir! Need to try the bacon version! Lash's Recommendations -Sausage and egg on jalapeño buttermilk biscuit read more

Sleepy Pete's - Sausage and egg on jalapeño buttermilk biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went on a solo Kensington market adventure and stumbled here looking for breakfast. The line fairly long and there is not much seating inside the restaurant. From the time it took to line up, order and get my food it was about 20-25 minutes (just a heads up for those who are hoping for a quick 'in and out' breakfast pick up) I ordered the: 12oz Viet Iced coffee - $6 - the Viet iced coffee was decent, it was strong and wasn't very sweet, I personally like more condense milk for Viet coffee (6.5/10) Breakfast sausage and egg biscuit - $10.50 - The Sausage and egg were cooked on the grill, served with melted cheddar and hot honey. I ordered this sandwich with their Cheddar and Jalapeño biscuit. It was absolutely fantastic! The hot honey was such a nice addition for the breakfast sandwich, the portion was also really good and the cheddar jalapeño biscuit was delicious! (9.5/10) Ordering the sandwich with their Cheddar jalapeño biscuit was also extra cost, but worth it in my humble opinion. The wait was pretty long and the coffee sandwich was not cheap but it was really good! I recommend trying! In total I spent $21.45 after tax and a small tip TL:DR There's no option to give 4.5/5 stars but will leave the review a 5. I was really impressed by how delicious their breakfast was! I just thought the Viet coffee was mediocre in comparison to the breakfast sandwich! read more

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Unreal breakfast sandwiches. I lovedddddd the sausage, egg & cheese sandwich. The atmosphere of the shop is somewhat chaotic because it is so small that it feels overstimulating. But nice for grab n go! read more

Sleepy Pete's - Sausage, egg & cheese sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Chicken sausage + egg breakfast sandwich was delish! Hashbrown was just a deep fried cavendish frozen patty, nothing too special but still solid. Overall the meal was super heavy, but still pretty good. They need some pickles or some sort of acid to cut the richness. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Chicken sausage + egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I hadn't heard of Sleepy Pete's until a few days ago, but given the crowd we saw during a recent visit, I must be in the minority on that score. We arrived around lunchtime on a recent Saturday and the place was packed. So packed, in fact, that we waited almost a half hour to order and receive our food! It was totally worth the wait, though. We decided to share a couple of their offerings, the Sausage & Egg Sandwich ("Chicken sausage, egg, hot honey sauce, and Kraft cheese on a homemade biscuit") and the Fried Chicken Sandwich ("Breaded chicken breast, hot lemon pepper sauce, pickles, and mayo on a jalapeño cheddar biscuit"). They're both absolutely phenomenal. The Sausage & Egg Sandwich is so much better than most other breakfast sandwiches, mostly due to that delectable fresh biscuit and the uniquely-spiced (and absolutely addictive) sausage. The Fried Chicken Sandwich is just as good, if not better. All the components work really well together, but the star here is that chicken. It's perfectly breaded and that breading is just so zesty and tasty. I actually wound up taking the sandwich apart so I could eat the chicken by itself. It's that good. I'll hopefully return really soon, because their other offerings sounded just as appealing. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Fried Chicken Sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Loved it!! Service was quick! The chefs were very professional!!! Sweet, salty and delightful- go early avoid the lunch rush read more

Sleepy Pete's - Sausage and egg sandwich deliciousness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located in the heart of Kensington market, this small joint serves various breakfast sandwiches on biscuits. They gave me the option of jalapeno cheddar or buttermilk biscuit. The girl at the counter acted like she didn't want to be there, and she seemed annoyed when I asked questions about the menu. I got the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich with a jalapeno cheddar biscuit. It came with a perfectly runny egg. I found a biscuit to be quite sweet and the taste completely overpowered the egg (which was not salted) and the cheese. I wouldn't say it's the best breakfast sandwich I had, but I appreciate that they made it fresh. The price for a breakfast sandwich was higher/average for a local spot, about $10 after tax. There's self-serve water, salsa, ketchup and hot sauce if you choose to dine in. read more

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Sleepy Pete's located along Kensington Ave in Kensington Market occupies the old space Seven Lives used to be in. This eatery is primarily a breakfast/lunch spot where they serve a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, scones, as well as baked goods. There is some seating in the store but you can also grab take out as well. I stopped by Sleepy Pete's on a weekday morning at around 8am to grab breakfast. The area was quite quiet and the store had another customer go came in before me. I opted to get the egg and sausage breakfast sandwich (chicken sausage, egg, hot honey, and Kraft cheese on a biscuit) as well as a drip coffee. You could upgrade your sandwich to a combo to include a hashbrown and coffee, however, I decided to just grab a coffee. Decided to enjoy my sandwich at the store. I waited about 3-5 min for my sandwich to be made. Food wise, the portion of the breakfast sandwich was huge! I wasn't sure if I could finish the whole thing (I didn't, but took the rest to go). The sandwich itself was delicious. The sausage was the real star of the sandwich nestled in between buttery biscuits. Delicious! There were also a variety of hot sauces available on the countertops if you wanted to add extra heat to your sandwich. Coffee was standard and was good. Service was friendly and efficient. I asked staff for which breakfast sandwich to recommend and she mentioned that she would get the egg and sausage one (which I did). Overall, a great breakfast and lunch place if you're around Kensington Market! read more

Best biscuits you will ever have. Large portions as well. Definitely recommend or make the trip just for breakfast.

4.5/5 Oh my goodness, breakfast heaven. I loved the breakfast sandwich and hash brown I got from sleepy Pete's; simple, fresh, delicious! I ordered the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and a hash brown and it was love at first bite. The star was the biscuit of course, freshly baked, flaky, crispy, tender, perfection. The sausage was nicely seasoned and the egg fried nicely. I have no complaints although my husband found the biscuit to filling ratio to be heavy on the biscuit. I am a carb lover so it worked for me. I also loved the hot honey drizzle that just added a sweet-savory element that I love. I also ordered a hash brown which was essentially like a McDonald's hash brown but crispier, no complaints! The restaurant is super cool, vintage-y and cozy; fitting in nicely with the eclectic Kensington market neighborhood, service was also super nice! My only complaint was that it took a while to get the sandwich, it took about 15 minutes which is kind of long for a single breakfast sandwich. It was worth the wait however. If you love biscuit breakfast sandwiches then this place is for you! read more

The chicken sandwich was spectacular and arguably one of the best I've ever had! Lemon pepper sauce was zesty and flavorful. The sausage biscuit was good but nothing out of this world. Very busy and not much seating so definitely a to go spot. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a breakfast and lunch restaurant in the Kensington neighbourhood. They opened on 2023-06-26. It is a small restaurant. There is counter seating indoors, and there are two benches on the outside. The customer service is courteous. They have scones with jam, breakfast/lunch sandwiches, salads, and hit/cold drinks. Prices are reasonable for this inflationary era. I ordered a scone ($4.00) along with Blueberry Jam ($1.00). The top of the scone was tasty. When I ate the scone with my jam, it was delicious! For jams, they have orange, pear, and blueberry; they are homemade! Apparently, they will introduce more flavours in the future. I happened to walk by after eating lunch, so I wasn't that hungry. I will have to come back to try their lunch sandwiches. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are no washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-221 read more

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I got the jalapeño biscuit with the chicken sausage, and my god, it was delicious. The honey added such a killer flavor read more

Sleepy Pete's - I got the jalapeño biscuit with the chicken sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Loved my bacon egg and cheese biscuit. It was prepared in front of me and ready to go in just a few minutes. The bacon was so yummy. read more

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Tucked away in the old Seven Lives spot on Kensington Ave, we now enjoy the luxury of Sleepy Pete's. It's primarily a morning spot, which makes this stick out like a sore thumb in a neighbourhood that isn't big on mornings, similar to Queen West, it's a sleep til noon and roll out of bed area to put it mildly. If you are up early with visitors, or need to stretch your legs before work, this is a morning spot worth checking out and making your favourite. What caught my eye on first visit was the $5 Special that included a fresh made scone, jam and coffee. In an era of Starbucks prices everywhere, this is a bargain that is unheard of. Many places can charge you that just for the baked good. And the coffee is good here! Their signature is the scone here, which they ace, but hang on, they nail other things perfectly too. Dreaming of those delicious looking scones with jam, I went here twice and both times that dream was derailed by the savoury options. The first time I had the house-made chicken sausage gravy on biscuits which was mind-blowingly good, with little specs of chicken sausage to chunk it up, and flecks of red chilis throughout the gravy... man that was a satisfying brunch! Spicy, delicious and extremely hearty, it didn't sound like a meal at first but in fact was amazing on its own, with a coffee. The second time I opted for the fried chicken sammie. In this genre Toronto has so many choices it's overwhelming. But this example is my favourite lately. Last week I finally tried Chick-fil-a chicken sam, their classic deluxe with a slice of tomato and cheese. While it was good, it was like comparing a McDonalds hamburger to Ozzies hamburger. Not really the same thing, only same-ish in name. Firstly the bun is not a regular bun, and is more like corn bread where it has similar texture and breaks part easily. Doesn't squish down like a bun, and instead falls into pieces. Then the chicken, a massive chunk of moist white meat, coated in a layer of a dry dark brown breading mixture that has a touch of crunch and then a spoon of spicy bbq sauce drizzled on it. Incredible sandwich that made dinner later on a moot point. It seems to me it was a Nashville hot chicken sam, similar to what I've tried at Turkey Point beach. The side included with the sam was a hash brown similar to a McDonalds but way better in that it still had some moisture to it and could break apart into tiny bits. My combo drink of choice was their coffee which I need to find out which one as it's really good! If you like hot sauces, there are a few Mexi ones to try that will satisfy you 100%. This meal made me forget all about the sweet scones, but I did snap a picture of the blueberry scone which I'm sure is amazing and I plan to go earlier in the day so I'm more likely to get that. Service here is fantastic. Very friendly and they seem part of the neighbourhood with many people engaging in conversation as they come in and take a starring role in this great part of Kensington life where "all the market is a stage". read more

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A great place for one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. We tried to go early in the morning, but it was still quite busy and the kitchen felt very lively. We got a bacon and sausage breakfast sandwich and both were extremely filling as the biscuit was huge and the housemaid honey was a really nice touch. I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I'll definitely be back for another sandwich sometime. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Such a great spot for breakfast! It's small and there are only about 6-7 stools at counter height seating. Staff was attentive and welcoming. The biscuits were AMAZING. I got the bacon, egg, cheese and hot honey on a biscuit and my friend got the hot chicken on a biscuit. Coffee was great too, the green lids and fun branding were a nice touch. Would definitely go back! So much flavor, nothing was dry, amazing. read more

It was very popular so I had to wait 20 minutes to get my sandwich. It's also pretty small so you might find it hard to find a seat. Hash brown is amazing. As good as a hash brown can be. The sandwich is also amazing. Savory and a hint of sweetness. Really juicy sausage. I could see myself craving it once in a while. read more

Sleepy Pete's - Egg and sausage sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Come see for yourself! This place is top notch. Yes yes yes...great take on a breakfast sandwich. It's buttery, rich, and full of flavor. The ingredients are all so fresh. Must try! read more

Biscuits are cooked perfectly! The hot honey adds a little kick and the pork belly bacon was outstanding.

perfect. no notes. got the arnold palmer, hash brown, bacon egg and cheese on cheddar jalapeño biscuit truly worth the hype

The flavourful food, friendly staff, smooth coffee and unbeatable prices combined to make it an uplifting breakfast experience on a gloomy March morning. The place is small but one does not feel crammed probably due to the clever and charming decor. Changed my mind a few times and ended up ordering the Fried Chicken Sandwich (home made biscuit) and coffee. It was a huge serving but I still finished the entire sandwich as it was hard to put down. Love the hot lemon pepper sauce. The coffee was just hot and balanced. The staff was friendly and patient with the indecisive yours truly. Looking forward to returning to try the Egg and Bacon Sandwich! read more

if you are visiting toronto you HAVE to go here. no questions asked. i ordered the sausage egg and cheese on a jalapeño biscuit and im not even exaggerating when i say this is one of the best sandwiches and best things ive eaten like ever!!! it was so good that we had one for breakfast and came back a few hours after walking around the market and china town to eat it again before leaving to the airport. do yourself a favor and come here you won't regret it. it's a small place and it gets pretty full so you might have to wait 10-15 min for your sandwich and there isn't a ton of seating but it doesn't matter !! read more

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