I'd been hearing about how superb Emma's Country Kitchen is for the better part of a decade and yet…read morewe only just recently made the trek to check it out. The place was more than worth the wait, as it turns out. And it's still doing extremely well, given how busy it was and how long we had to wait for a table (almost a full half hour!) We knew going in that we had to try a few of the joint's most famous dishes, the Cinnamon Bun Pancakes, the Breakwich, and Emma's BLT. It was clearly way, way too much food but everything was so good that I had zero regrets. In particular, those pancakes are as flavorful and scrumptious as I would've hoped. The two savory sandwiches fared just as well, and it was clear that they had been assembled with a tremendous amount of care. The busy atmosphere was fun, and our server was friendly and helpful. Yep, I can see why Emma's has managed to stick around all these years.

It had been a while since my last visit, and I was reminded right away why this place stands out…read more The service is incredibly warm and personable--something you don't often come across in Toronto. The biscuits were just average for my taste, but the home fries were excellent. The eggs Benedict could have used a bit more hollandaise--something I'm sure they would have happily provided if I'd asked, but I didn't. The highlight of the breakfast was the special menu collaboration with Sanagan Meat Locker. The savory cornbread pancakes were outstanding--served hot with crispy edges, layered with pimento cheese, and topped with butter and honey. Paired with the blueberry sausage from Sanagan, it was an unforgettable combination. I really loved this collaboration with Emma--it was creative, comforting, and absolutely delicious.

This cafe offers breakfast, lunch, snack and lotto. Nothing fancy, but it's quick. Some breakfast…read moreitems include English muffin, bagel, croissant, and breakfast sandwiches. I dropped in for a $2 medium iced coffee. They also have regular coffee, tea, espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate and smoothies. The people working here were nice and friendly. There's ample parking spots in the lot and indoor and outdoor seating. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ )

What to say about this hidden sandwich shop in the red lobster building. It's pretty much that,…read moreserves sandwiches and wraps as well as some of the other necessities that could be found in a convenience store. Unfortunately, the wrap I had was nothing more than a meh. The turkey was tasteless and the taste of the wrap had a strong pickle taste. Price point was reasonable and atmosphere was casual.

We wandered into this lovely courtyard restaurant in Yorkdale Mall. The formal surrounding with…read morechandeliers brought high expectation of what was to come. Servers dressed impeccably brought us menus. And the dishes listed were equally impressive with the likes of caviar etc. We ordered: Grilled shrimp and vegetable salad Crab roll Chilean sea bass Afogato Bellini The bellini came late, so they gave me a complementary cookie as a gesture of apology. Thank you for that!! Everything tasted great!! If I have to give a suggestion, it would be the plating. It's very plain, which takes away the sophisticated theme of the restaurant. But I would go back again!!

Back again for another solid meal. Walked in at 6pm on a Friday and was seated immediately…read more Service was normal. Decor fantastic as usual. Had the ribeye steak which was cooked perfectly. Good char medium rare and served with what looks like premium pyramid shaped salt. Shared the chicken sandwich and it was above average. Wife had the chinese chicken salad and it was loaded with chicken. Overall, solid meal and a go to in Yorkdale.

I love Pür & Simple cause it's a perfect breakfast/brunch spot for all preferences…read more This location is a bright and casual spot with a huge menu and it's easy to find something to order whether you like sweet or savory options. They have everything from Benedicts and breakfast bowls to pancakes, French toast, crepes, avocado toast, smoothies, and coffee. We ordered "Garden Fresh Bowl" with Matcha Latte and enjoyed the delicious breakfast and friendly service.

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.

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First time coming to this adorable breakfast joint and my husband knocked over a tray of hot coffee…read morewithin our waitresses hands, spilling all over her. With that said, our waitress and the other staff were still so very welcoming and friendly afterwards, which helped with our embarrassment. Food was AMAZING; My husband had the steak benny and the plate was bigger than his head. The pancakes are extremely large and oh so good. I would highly recommend trying this breakfast joint for your next breakfast outing, I know we will :)

Newly opened café, only 2 months old. Came across this spot from Google Maps as I was in the area…read moreand I was looking for a café nearby to get something light. I'm so glad I stopped by. First impressions? Wow. Aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. It was empty when I arrived, but the first thing that caught my eye was the attention to detail, to the colour scheme and decor. There's a cute patio outside. Inside? Beautiful interiors and the dishes used? A perfect match. A flower wall at the back with a neon sign also adorns the place. Overall, I felt the place is warm, cozy and inviting. Staff very friendly and even gave us recommendations on what to order. We ordered a gozleme (stuffed flatbread) and a slice of trilece. My only regret? Not ordering more. We were served complimentary Turkish tea. As for the food, I loved every bite and savored the touch of love added. I especially loved the trilece which was not too sweet, but just right. Washroom was also very clean. I instantly recommended this place to a friend who lives in the area. As for me, I look forward to coming back sooner than later, perhaps for their breakfast as it is a breakfast café after all. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the menu as it feels a little crammed and a bit hard to read with so much info on just 3 pages, but otherwise, everything else was great.

This is a beautifully designed and decorated space. It is clean. I would have rated higher if the…read moreservice and food matched the physical environment in terms of taste of the food and patience of server (maybe there was a language barrier?). I found the menamen missing a depth in taste of a well stewed tomato base, and the beef tips were dry. The accompanying bread was phenomenal tho. The server was rushed and didn't seem to hear what I was asking for. I bought some cookies to take out and they were given to me already crushed and broken up in the clamshell container. Maybe I should have said something, it's telling that I didn't (I suspected I wasn't going to be understood and if a server is willing to hand over crumbled cookies, can I expected any ROI by saying anything?? I had already paid the bill so I just got out of there. When I tasted the crumbled cookies, I found them lacking in taste as well, not just super dry.

As a movie lover I immediately fell in love with Speducci Mercatto Italian Restaurant because of…read moreall the Classic Hollywood movie posters adorning the high walls. And as a food lover I fell in love again with the gorgeously presented and delicious lunch I had! A friend introduced me to this amazing restaurant and it was an exhilarating dining experience. Speducci Mercatto is an authentic Italian restaurant, café, and market in Toronto's Castlefield Design District. My friend knew I'm a huge foodie and I trusted her for ordering our lunch for us. This is what we shared... Antipasti: Frittura di Pesce Calamari / shrimp / cod / carrots / zucchini / shishito peppers / lemon aioli Pizze: Ortolana San Marzano tomato sauce / sweet peppers / zucchini / eggplant / cherry tomatoes / shitake mushrooms / fior di latte Paste: Strozzapreti alla Guancia di Manzo Strozzapreti / beef cheek ragu / spinach / pecorino fondue Dessert: Bignè 3 colori 3 bignes / pistachio / vanilla / strawberry, ricotta gelato, and candied orange peel. Everything was so delicious and fresh! I was savouring each bite. The calamari was so light and crispy and I loved the additions of colourful zucchini and carrots that set this apart from other calamari I've had. The vegetarian pizza tasted great, flavourful and healthy with all the delicious veggies on a thin crust. The slow roasted beef cheek for the pasta dish was also full of delicious flavour. The dessert was fantastic and each bite was so heavenly. I loved the look of the dessert so much I needed a moment to enjoy its beauty. So a huge shout out to the chef because the presentation looked like a work of art! I had to take many photos of each dish while fending off my friend from digging in! Also a big shout out for the excellent service from our servers Lola and Chris. They were fantastic in answering questions I had about the food and learned that the pasta was house-made. I'm also a fan of mineral water for the health benefits and happy to see they had an Italian brand that was a new taste experience called Fontalbo. Another thanks to Lola and Chris who were kind enough to grant my request to take photos of us with the delicious food and beautiful movie posters. If I could give an award for best Foodgasm I had at this restaurant I would! Highly recommend! I look forward to returning!

Roberto, Amelia, and the entire Speducci Mercatto staff - thank you so much for the wonderful…read moreexperience & for the "out of this world delicious" & super FRESH pizza, pasta, and ingredients. The ambiance & decor was absolutely perfect - whether planning for some type of corporate/business event, a date night, or just for casual dining... just come as you areI I highly highly recommend to try the food for yourself... and fall in love!!! Hands down one of the top 3 Italian restaurants I've ever been to in all of North America! Definitely my new favorite in Toronto! Grazie, Spreducci!

We just happened to pass by and decided to stop in for some brunch…read more The spot is a cute, local, you get what you order and it'll be solid vibe. The service was great, as staff was friendly. There were many people dining when we went, which had a mix of families, couples and friends. Food was good. Solid sandwich and small plates. Really enjoyed the drinks!

Daisy May's located in the Annex along Bathurst near Follis Ave serves up brunch, drinks and light…read moresnacks from Thurs to Sun. The restaurant took over the previous space of the restaurant Grapefruit Moon. This neighbourhood gem has both indoor seating for around 25 customers and a cute outdoor patio as well to the side when the weather is nice. I stopped by Daisy May's on a Thurs morning, shortly after they opened. The place wasn't busy at all and I was actually their only customer during my time there. The menu is divided up into small plates, brunch (think breakfast sandwich, eggs benny, a tartine, steak frites, and french toast), sandwiches (like the Cubano, a double smashburger, and the chicken club to name a few), as well as sides (fries, slaw, tater tots), and dessert (they have a key lime pie and a basque cheesecake!). They also have a drink list - a small list of wines, cocktails, beer/cider, and non-alcoholic options like coffee, soda, and juice. Service was friendly and I was given my space to enjoy my food and my time there. My order was placed at a reasonable time and I waited about 10-15 min for my food to arrive. Coffee of course arrived first. Food and drink wise, I ordered: - Breakfast sandwich ($11) - Grilled English muffin, chive soft scramble, American cheese, manchego, pickles, pickled jalapeno, aioli, hot sauce with a house breakfast sausage - Side of a summer salad ($5), which was their poached pear salad (champagne vinigrette, endive, raddichhio, red lettuce, mint, candied nuts) - Americano ($5) Americano was made well. Both of the food items I got were extremely delicious! The breakfast sandwich was perfect - that chive soft scramble with the American cheese was fluffy and soft, the pickles/pickled jalapeno cut the heaviness of the eggs/sausage, and the house breakfast sausage was substantial. All the ingredients worked so well together and it was a pretty amazing breakfast sandwich. The salad was also amazing as well - the candied nuts definitely added another dimension and contrast to the entire dish. It was a great salad and I would highly recommend everyone to get both items!! Overall, a great neighbourhood gem located about a 5 min walk north of Bathurst station. A great brunch if you want somewhere more local, casual, and chill with great food. Would come back again in the future for more brunch!

A welcome addition to Bloor West Village - Wake a boo has a bright cute interior and overall we had…read morea good meal. The salsa in the shakshouska was really tasty and the eggs were cooked perfectly however the pita bread was underwhelming. The the mushroom eggs Benedict was good as was the bacon breakfast. The service while friendly was extremely slow we waited 40 mins for breakfast but it was really busy and the restaurant is newly opened so I assume this is just teething problems and won't stop me from returning.

Wonderful owner who also serves. She goes above and beyond. We had the Farmers and Canadian…read moreomelet. Also, the French toast special to share. 3 French toast w mascarpone between and covered in blueberries. O and ice cream - for Breakfast! Lovely interior as well - apparently great for first dates, couples, couples breaking up and families w small children. Definitely recommend.

Service was decent here and the location and aesthetic of this cafe is really cute. We wanted to…read moresit on the patio as we saw pictures online but they didn't have space so we were seated indoors which was also cute. As for the drinks they were probs the strong suit of our brunch since the food didn't really hit any of my groups cravings. The food was alright but nothing spectacular in my groups opinion.

Sooo cute, great patio. Enjoyed an espresso martini. Came on a bustling Sunday (outside), and it…read morewas so chill inside.