Came here because of the restaurant's 3rd anniversary 50% off celebration, and it turned out to be…read morea pleasant surprise. The restaurant is in Kensington Market, just a short walk from the TTC. Lasagna This is pretty much what I expect from a good lasagna. The top had a nice golden crust while the pasta layers underneath still had great texture. The meat sauce was packed with well-browned ground beef, giving it a rich, hearty flavor, and the melted mozzarella tied everything together beautifully. The tomato sauce was a little more acidic than my personal preference, but overall it's a well-executed lasagna with solid fundamentals. Tiramisu You can usually trust an Italian restaurant to make a good tiramisu, and this one definitely delivered. The first bite was full of coffee and liqueur aromas. The mascarpone was rich without feeling heavy, and the ladyfingers were fully soaked while still keeping just a little structure. What impressed me most was the balance between the mascarpone and the ladyfingers--they melted together into one smooth, moist bite instead of feeling like separate layers. At $9, it's the kind of dessert I'd happily stop by and pick up even without having a full meal. Even though the weather wasn't great today, this tiramisu definitely brightened my day. Happy 3rd anniversary! Wishing the restaurant many more successful years ahead, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Walked in for happy hour and stayed for many more drinks and also dinner! Excellent ambiance,…read moreservice and food AND drinks were great!! They are also open 24 hours including the kitchen which will make this a great go to place after a night out! Highly recommended!

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

DELICIOUS sandwiches!! My friend and I both ordered the classic churrasco, one steak and one…read morechorizo. They were soooo tasty and filling! Option to include an egg or cheese as well which I might try out next time. There is a cute area to sit outside, picnic tables and a few chairs if you want to stay around while you eat.

I don't frequent this area often, which is a shame because it's taken me this long to try Completo…read more We got: - Completo hot dog: Hey, if they have their name on it, we gotta try it. And this was gooooood. An all beef hotdog absolutely buried in salsa, mashed avocado, mayo and their house hot sauce. The bun was groaning with all the weight, and I was smacking my lips because of it. - Classic churrasco sandwich: Got this with thinly sliced steak. Again, lots of toppings (diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, different sauces) though this time it drowned out the star of the sandwich. The beef was tasty and tender, so would have liked more of it. - Corn chips: Homemade tortilla chips where you can taste the homemade difference. The side salsa and guacamole and crema were standard good. I wouldn't mind getting my complete meals from Completo for days to come - that was good!

It was our first night in Toronto and we wanted to find a place for dinner that didnt require a…read morereservation. This place was a few blocks away and maybe because it was 9pm on a rainy Sunday, we had no problem getting a seat right away. I ordered their SPICY MARGARITA. It was spicy and so good! For dinner I picked the prawn rice bowl. That, too, was spicy but it was really tasty. It contained 6 prawns covered in some sauce that contained a lot of flavor. I would have licked the bowl. We were hungry so the 23 min wait for our food felt long. But ultimately it was worth it. The two ladies helping us were very nice and even with one mis-communication, served us well. .

I've visited quite a few times in the past few years as a financial district staple with great…read morehappy hour specials and lovely atmosphere. It's also been a reliable spot to be able to book tables for large groups. However, they have poor problem resolution if there are any issues that arise. Their food is all pretty good and drinks are fairly priced. Their staff are what I would call elusive and very no frills--beyond your first order, they're a bit hard to flag down to order additional items, settle bills, or otherwise. We had an incident where my friend ordered an alcohol-free beer, but when received, they had a sip and suspected it had alcohol in it because it tasted like the regular alcoholic version. We asked the staff to confirm if the drink they poured was actually alcoholic beer on tap, or if it was an emptied can of the alcohol-free beer. The staff came back and apologized, saying it was the alcoholic beer and poured from the tap but the order placed was indeed the alcohol-free beer. My friend then requested to have the can for the alcohol-free beer instead of poured in a glass to be safe, because she was pregnant. The staff then realized the gravity of the issue and went to get the can, saying we can keep the other glass. A few minutes later, someone who I presume to be a manager came over to say she had clarified the situation again and that it was actually NOT the alcoholic beer--which at this point we weren't inclined to trust. The manager did not apologize, but instead said that a bit of alcohol is okay when you're pregnant... We didn't say anything or raise a fuss, just smiled awkwardly. We left not too long after, and we were charged for the mistaken beer as well. This experience put a bit of damper on going to this place, as it was a frequent spot we visited for decent happy hour specials. However it's evident that staff do not know how to handle special circumstances, nor do they seem to have high EQ. If you are a person with no dietary needs, no wheelchair or crutches (because it's cramped as hell and the washrooms are located on the 2nd floor), not pregnant, and no allergies, then this place is probably fine. But if you have any of the above, then you should skip it in case of incident.

Hidden gem. Odd name - they basically sell burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries. Other than the…read morename, recommend. Love the larger ketchup packets and the fries were excellent. Good burger too. Inside is just stools at counters and they have three tables outside which can fit 2-3 people each.

Came here for a quick dinner after work. We ordered at the kiosk and the food was ready in about 15…read moreminutes. They were pretty busy especially with takeout orders but there was plenty of seating inside. I got the double cheeseburger, fries and a drink. The burger was a good size and really tasty, and the fries were great as well. A solid spot for a quick meal!

Had dinner at this neighbourhood Fusion restaurant on the weekend and it surpassed my expectations…read more A combo of North and South American with Japanese influences. I had the Tomato Bisque soup to start with the La Macha Burger as the main course matched to a local beer with a weird name that was very good ("Great Lakes Octopus wants to fight IPA"). Everything was delicious.

We visited Toronto and ended up stumbling across this business while we were there. What a find!…read moreThe food is VERY good. So fresh and you can tell it's been made with love. The service was very friendly. The patio was amazing!! It started to rain just a touch, and BOOM, we had a nice little awning take care of it. The waitress also gave us a great suggestion for a place to watch the World Cup. I would most certainly return to this place next time I'm in Toronto!

Food was excellent. My husband and I started off with a caesar salad. The salad was 10/10 it was…read morenot tangy, loved the onions that was added. As our main course, my husband got the double cheeseburger and fries and I got the Buffalo chicken with fries, booth plates where 10/10. For dessert my husband insisted we get the brownie with ice cream top up with whip cream. I had to split with him as the meal was filling on its own! I would recommend people to try this and support some local independent business versus going to a large chain restauran. Thanks again for the meal and service you provided for us this evening. Diane & Gerald from Hamilto, Ontario

We were traveling through Canada and needed a place for lunch. My horrible cell service in Canada…read moremade it near impossible to load Yelp and look at options but I did get a blurb in Brantford and Brandi's popped up so off we went. It was a GREAT find! Lunch was perfect with lots of soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from. They even had a soup flight! I opted for butternut squash soup and a small Greek salad. Everything was delicious and portions were perfect. Husband had a chicken pita and decided on tots for his side. I stole a few tots and they were delicious. Nice and crispy. Service was excellent. The place was a cute one-room area with a little bar in the back of the room and booths and tables throughout. The bar had a big screen TV which was showing a baseball game. It looked like they have live music on certain days. It's part of a strip mall so don't miss it.

I went here for brunch with my friend after seeing such appetizing photos of their chicken and…read morewaffles. We arrived, and were immediately seated by our server. Service here is amazing, she was so attentive and friendly. Inside had good seating with homey decor. The food overall, however, was just okay. Maybe it was not my cup of tea, but I felt overall it was lacking some flavor or texture. Regardless, I had a great time due to the service and glad I tried!

Second time we have been for brunch. Love both the "always" and brunch menus as I was stifled by…read moreso many options. Terrific Benedict's...the home fry potatoes are amazing...with a great ketchup bbq sauce. The cauliflower soup is wow. Great service and great booth table.

Bad Egg, good tummy. Got delivery from this place and enjoyed it;…read more- Cheeky BLT: The bread was soft and egg, the bacon was salty tasty, and the eggs were generous. - Bao Buns: Got the chicken and beef. A bit small and the baos were a bit on the drier side to what I'm used to. But liked the sauce. If you're in the mood for a heavier and more unique egg sandwhich, this is a good place to go to.

The order was a burger with onions, pickles and the bad egg sauce......three times it was stated NO…read moreCHEESE. And what did I get? CHEESE. Have had three meals from here since they've opened just a block away from me....two out of the three orders were screwed up. And it's not like they were busy on either of those occasions.

The Fried Rice was dry and undercooked, some grains were hard as a rock…read more The Chicken Balls were 1% chicken 99% Batter, I pulled out the chicken from the batter, and was left with a shell of wheat. The Chicken wings were nice, Lemon chicken was beautiful. Menu was 3 years outdated, reduced the amount of portions and left the same price. The menu says "Take-Out & Delivery" but I was told they don't deliver. I have 2 menus. 1 is less than a month older than the other one, and 6 items were crossed out. The inside looks closed and run down. You can't know if it's open. The food was mediocre, the menu gets changed at random, and the building looks like Downtown Detroit.

Everything I ordered was either too sweet, not spicy when it should have been, or just bland…read more Battered food was over battered. You get a lot of food, but it's not good food. Last time for this place. The lo mein was chow mein. The hot and sour soup was not hot. With so many other options do not waste your money. One of the few times I threw the leftovers in the trash.