The pizza at Tov-Li is absolutely amazing! I could marry their pizza, it's that good. I had the Greco Romano slice, which comes with a generous serving of olives and feta, and it was phenomenal. Their butternut soup is fantastic as well, as is their falafel. The portions are plentiful. It's busy for good reason. read more

Falafel and pizza outstanding. Huge portions . Great value . High quality . Don't believe those who say it's dirty -the restaurant is clean and so are the washrooms . Service good . Never a disappointment . Highly recommend. Especially for vegetarians. read more

Great food, delicious and well made. Happy with the food selection and service. I woild recommend.

I'm rating only for the falafel which I order literally every single time - I'm surprised how much I crave what is essentially a vegetarian sandwich and that it is so filling. The pita bread seems store bought and dry, I'm unclear why they decided to go with that kind of pita. But they make up for it with the flavor of the falafels ... they're literally perfect and a balanced texture. A perfect crisp on the outside and these amazing textured flavors inside. Then the veggie toppings ... I'm not sure what they do to make the fresh veggies taste so good, but I keep it simple. Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots ... I've tried some of the marinaded toppings like the mushrooms and eggplants that others recommend, and while they seem delicious on their own, I prefer the fresher simple veggie toppings. And they definitely do not skimp on the portion size. Really good value and one of the better priced options in the area. The service is straightforward ... I've never had an issue. Even if I did I would probably still return for this amazing falafel :) read more

This place is filthy and dirty. Don't go there. The washroom is dirty and smells. Food and service not good.

I've been coming here since my childhood. This place has always been consistently delicious! I love the ladies at the front, especially Bella! She is like a mother when I come there and always takes care to make sure that my pita is stuffed. If you have not tried Tov Li yet, you are truly missing out on one of life's best experiences! I no longer live in Canada, but when I come back, I make sure to make that a stop. Run, don't walk! read more

Tasty falafels with generous portions. Pizzas are great too, but they lean on the oily side. Considering its price, it's my go-to place in the neighborhood for a casual bite. It is mostly a vegan place, but fish is on the table. read more

Tov Li isn't your ordinary Falafel house.They keep strictly Kosher here which affects business hours as well.Anyone that has eaten Falafel or Middle Eastern foods will appreciate the authentic flavour. Many of the staff & customers speak Hebrew so you can think you actually are on a street near King David's Tower in Jerusalem. They also make Kosher style pizza which not all will like because meat & dairy can't mix in a Kosher restaurant. There is a wide menu to serve from but in the times I have come I would still say Falafel is still a favourite take out food although they do have dine in available. read more

Small place with a take out style counter with some seating (closed for COVID). Ample parking as it's in a plaza. I ordered the large baba ganoush and falafels to go. THE BEST FALAFEL IN THE CITY. Seriously. You need to try it. I live downtown and will travel to get food here. read more

Tov-Li - Large Baba Ganoush and falafel. Must try. - Pizza Near Me - North York, Ontario

Great place for Falafel! Haven't had their pizza yet, but the one with zucchini and tomatoes looks great! The falafel wrap is HUGE and super delicious! The staff is super nice and helpful and they even gave us extra garlic knots (which we are definitely going back for again) for no extra charge! Though we did reach there 15 mins before closing time If you're coming here, definitely try their falafel wrap with all the veggie options! read more

Best pizza and best falafel. They are really generous with their falafel portions and their pizza is so fresh, I actually prefer it over any pizza chain here. Also love their fried eggplant topping for their falafel. Casual place, good for takeout. read more

Pretty good food. Not worth it for the horrid attitude and service. If you want to spend lots of money and be treated as if they are doing you a favor- you found the right place. So many options, it amazes me how they bully and take customers for granted. Here's hoping they take the feedback constructively! read more

I avoid Tov Li when I can. The service is unreliable and disorganized and the food is barely acceptable. The last few times I ordered a falafel, the pita was sliced all the way around and caused everything stuffed in to fall out. I get that they want to offer a lot to their customers but when half my sandwich lands in my plate, then there is a problem. I've also requested that they don't open it as much but have been ignored. The pizza is OK to say the least, There are worse kosher pizza places in Toronto. Ask for a receipt next time you go there. It'll piss them off. read more

Falafel here is outstanding ! Best I've ever had. I come here whenever I'm in the area. Pizza and other stuff is good but falafel is perfect and fresh toppings. This is a Jewish place and for the record I'm an Arab; that's how good the falafels are ! Haha ! read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed these guys yet. Best falafel in town. And it's so huge you feel guilty that you ate the whole thing by yourself. But surprisingly you don't feel too full. Reason being more than half of it is healthy veggies and salads including my favorite beet and turnip pickles! I've had their pizza and salads as well but the falafel is what brings me back. And I've never found these guys to be rude or anything. Just bear in mind you are in an ethnic restaurant. It's not the keg! read more

Tov-Li - Falafel on steroids - Pizza Near Me - North York, Ontario

Amazing food!!!! Specifically the Israeli breakfast and cheese pizza Very authentic, fresh Israeli cuisine When I worked in the area I was there daily....oh how I miss this place read more

Delicious albeit perfunctory service and confusing to order your first time. The falafels are a huge, delicious mess and out of this world. Veggie pizza with paper thin zucchini slices was soooo good. Coleslaw was too sweet for me, but garlic twists and salads were amazing. Get the falafel and plan on having left overs as it's hard to finish in one setting. Don't be shy, they'll help you navigate their menu, but it does tend to be loud and crowded with lots of families with kids. Not fine dining, but delicious and worth a visit! read more

Complaining about Toronto's kosher restaurants is a bit of a hobby of mine. I'm fortunate to be friends with a few members of the Orthodox Jewish community. I'm even more fortunate that we share a love of food that bridges our different philopsphies and often provides the canvas for enertaining and informative conversations. While my friends' dining options are somewhat more limited than mine, I can easily get by, and kasruth itself becomes part of the conversation. Bound by ancient laws and traditions, simple prohibitions against eating pork or seafood, or boiling a kid in it's mothers' milk have given rise to a series of increasingly restrictive rules which speak not only to the food that ends up on one's plate, but the plate itself, the kitchen that prepares the food, and the whole supply chain from farm to table. Supervision and scrutiny are required at every step of the way, and different sects may interpret the same rule differently. Done right, Kosher food comes closer to the organic, local ideal that foodies espouse. Done poorly, it turns food into bureaucracy, drained of colour and taste as business owners sacrifice quality in order to pay the freight for the gatekeepers of the kashruth process. There are some very good kosher restaurants in the city, but for the most part you pay a significant premium to eat healthy, tasty food. Combined with further laws that prevent a certified kosher spot from opening during days of observance, and it's a wonder that anyone makes a go of this kind of business. Here endeth the rant. Because Tov-Li is awesome whether or not you claim membership in the Tribe. A mini-chain with locations in the heart of Toronto's Jewish community, Tov-Li offers it's own take on (Middle) East meets West. The menu promises everything from Italian to Israeli, with soups and sandwiches thrown into the mix. Said mix does not include meat. Don't try to order pepperoni on your pizza. Do order the pizza, with any number of fresh or roasted vegetables. A plain cheese slice is closer to New York style than most. Toppings are fresh, sometimes more abundant than others. Sauce is bright and more flavorful than most. Cheese is surprisingly light on the palate. I suspect it's because true Kosher cheese uses a different kind of rennet (sheep aren't Kosher). Salads are similarly fresh, though traditionalists might be offended by the substitution of iceberg for romaine in the Caesar (which traces back to the expense of inspection-Romaine has more nooks and crannies, apparently). Those who are offended by the lack of bacon should move on to another review. A mixed salad plate opens a world of possibilities; eggplant, carrot, beet, turnip, hummus 'n' tahini and other options could unclog the arteries of the most hardcore carnivore, especially when scooped up with fresh, fluffy pita bread. The same fillings, along with tuna, egg and other dairy standards are available as submarine sandwiches. With the exception of a roasted vegetable version, they're worth a miss. Put bluntly, Tov-Li makes the single, absolute best falafel that I have ever tasted. Falafel preferences are intensely personal and often associated with one's political identity. I prefer the Israeli chickpea-only style, though primarily because I like thetaste; it's a brighter, less beany falafel and a better showcase for garlic, cumin and cilantro. Tov Li's falafels are fried to a firm crispy golden brown, with soft yielding centres. The pita is fresh and pillowy, and the sandwich is stuffed with an array of fresh and pickled vegetables. Hot sauce is a smoky sharp kick to the back of the throat. Ask nicely and they'll balance it withh a schmear of creamy eggplant dip. Service is perfunctory. Order at the near corner and pick up at the back. Balance your overstuffed pita in a paper plate as you make your way to one of several fast-food style tables. Eat quickly, and leave. It's not a place to linger with a sweetheart, especially if you're not the marrying type. Tov-Li caters to a modest crowd, so PDAs are best avoided. read more

Yup. Still the worst service. Called in a takeout order and they hung up as soon as they got the order. So I called back to ask how much it would be and how long, she said it will be $- and then hung up! (Mind you this was a different person who answered the second time) I called a third got the same person as the second and asked her how long and she said "I don't know what's your order? How am I supposed to know sheesh" I told her our order and she gave me the time and then hang up. Not once did they say goodbye. Rude read more

The falafel at Tov is second to none. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I like to keep the toppings traditional - hummus, hot sauce, tahini, coleslaw and Israeli salad. I have heard great things about the "Deluxe Falafel" - for an extra $1, you can add Baba Ganoush and eggplant. Nothing in Toronto compares...unless you want to head over to Israel for a quick bite. Enjoy! read more

Sticking with my previous posts kosher pizza is awesome. This place is no different. The pizza here is fresh tasty and delicious. Not as good as some of the other kosher pizza places I have reviewed but still tasty. This place is actually known for their falafels. The balls are massive and so is the sandwhich. When ordering you always opt for the falafel PLUS. The plus is 1.99 more but it allows you to add ALL of the extra salads into your falafel....marinated mushrooms....beets....spicy eggplant....fried eggplant. Its a gluttony of middle eastern fair and its delicious. Why only a 3 star? Staff is extremely rude. Wait time is very long...not because its super busy but because the staff is rude and the set up is inefficient. read more

This is one of the closest food place to my house yet it took me over 6 years to visit. Glad I finally gave it a try. The modest exterior never triggered me to think much about this place. I drove by Bathurst street many times and didn't realize what this place is. Anyways, they do falafel and pizza. And it seems like a vegetarian's heaven. I am not a vegetarian myself. They have a large option of things they can put into your pita. I got almost everything and the pita was delicious. The salads they put into it seemed very fresh. Would I come back? Sure. This is a relatively healthy choice for dining out. Prices are higher than your regular middle eastern place but once you see the size and the freshness of the greens, you will see that it is worth it. read more

Greattttt falafels. $5 for a massive, eggplant, hummas, veggie filled falafel sandwich which is literally bursting out of the pita. Be sure to get lots of napkins and a fork, because you're going to need to plan out how to attack this thing. I've never experienced a long wait (as Dan G. points out in his review) but I do agree the service isn't extraordinary. The ones taking your order seem indifferent and bored, but given the (lack of) ambiance here, it doesn't affect me much. Tov-li is kosher and doesn't serve any meat (save fish), so its not your thing for you carnivores out there. But for anyone who enjoys a falafel, I encourage you to give Tov-Li a try. read more

This place has the most amazing tomato zucchini pizza. It has a thin crust with the nicest cheese on it. I've eaten at both the north and south locations and am never disappointed. Everything is a bit pricier because it's kosher, but the portions and taste make it all worth it. I recommend their pizza, falafel sandwich, spicy fries and the Cobb salad! I know...I've eaten here way too much! read more

Tov-Li - The amazing tomato and zucchini pizza. - Pizza Near Me - North York, Ontario

Tov Li's north location does not have the same ambiance as the south location. It reminds me of a small town road side cafe. Not a dinning room for those looking for privacy. Very open, basic room. I suggest this location as a GREAT place for take-out. Tov Li is Hebrew for 'Good for me'. The name really does say it all! This kosher, Cholov Yisrael dairy restaurant does pizza, dessert, veggie burgers, sandwiches, all day Israeli-style breakfast, falafel, ice-cream, soups and fish. They make a fantastic pizza and offer crusts with white, whole grain or spelt flour. They cheese is generous as are the very fresh toppings. You will not be disappointed. I found the service to be very good and the counter-based ordering system seemed to make sense. read more

Top picks: vegetarian poutine, mac&cheese, plain pizza Other good choices: kol bol salad, split pea soup I've been going here my whole life. The food is consistently satisfying. To those who don't appreciate certain aspects of the service, you can't expect Canadian style service at ethnic restaurants. Part of the fun is getting to know the quirks and idiosyncrasies of another culture. I always appreciate visiting. It's refreshing to go there for the food and experience. read more

I used to go to this restaurant all the time but in the last month they have doubled their not a 25% increase but DOUBLED. in MOST TAKEOUT ITEMS. won't be going back. read more

I love this place! The food was delicious... and they're inexpensive. They offer great options for vegetarians. The falafel was delicious and the service was great. They packaged up my leftovers for me and were so polite. read more

This restaurant is often very busy, particularly around noon. There is no meat but they do serve fish items. The faffel here is great and often quite stuffed. While there is seating available, it is limited and very basic. It is mainly a take out restaurant. Most items are within 10 dollars and very filling. For what it is, I think it is a good choice for a quick bite if you are in the area. Tip: Try the deluxe faffel. Also if you are in a rush call ahead of time to the avoid the line up around lunch. read more

Went here with my dad for some falafel, he asked for fresh falafel and was told it was fresh out of the frier. Before putting the balls into his pita however, the server proceeded to throw the falafels back into the oil to heat them up (because they WERE NOT fresh), took them out, and put them in his pita. He's very health conscious, and was furious as the double deep frying makes falafel incredibly unhealthy while also affecting the taste. I also had a lentil soup, which was microwaved in front of me... had two spoonfulls before throwing it out. read more

Even if you had falafel in Israel or anywhere in the Middle East this place blows them all away. Pun intended as in flavor only. Don't park your camel in the humpicap parking or you'll get camel toed. read more

Food Quality: Pizza is not the best tasting but is palatable. The falafel I have to say is one of the best. Matti's down south used to have the best falafel in town but since they have closed Tov Li I would have to say is second best. They specialize with their falafel. Very tasty and we keep coming back for more. Service: During busy times not so great for a fast food joint. I had to wait about 40 minutes for a falefel during busy times. The order cloaks do not greet you or say hello. Just "what would you like?" I have seen cashiers in no frills with better greetings. As for the food servers they were quick and responsive when they did make your order. Decor: Decor is nice but way too many chairs for a place like this. I am surprised it is not a fire code hazard. Overall: A nice place to eat but avoid busy times if you are bringing your family as the busy times get overcrowded. read more

Wow!!!! Best Pizza in the city! I Wanted to grab a pizza to bring home to my family and always drive by Tov Li on my way home from work. I always pass the restaurant and its always super busy so I thought Why not give it a try! All I can say is that it is busy for good reason! The staff was so friendly and helpful, they let me customize my pizza and it was prepared quickly. My family LOVED the pizza and literally ask for in at least twice a week. If you are looking for a hidden gem in the city, this is it!!!! read more

I was there today and found that owner and employees to be very rude and seem to be very unhappy. I ordered a Greek salad and did not want olives and asked to substitute for extra tomatoes. She said I will have to change you. I said why would you have to change me as I am not getting an additional topping. She said that is our policy. This made me really made. When they were preparing my said I asked the employee to add more tomatoes as she only gave me 3 small pieces. She was yelling at me and said we portion everything and you have to pay extra this is a business. This did not leave a good impression. They are very stingy with the tomatoes to begin with and not very accommodating to substitute toppings. Considering how much customers are paying they should have just done it. If they would change their attitudes and be more accommodating I would provide a higher rating. read more

I have a long history with Tov Li. I have been a customer as early back as I can remember, mostly because I live down the street. The food has always been above average, but oily. However, I avoid going there at all costs. Allow me to explain. Upon entering Tov Li, you are immediately greeted with a line of disgruntled customers. Then you reach the order taker/cashier, who is often in a foul mood. She takes your order and scribbles it down on to a little piece of paper. Then you have to wait in the next line to hand this piece of paper to another rude worker. Finally after you wait in 2 lines your food starts to get made. Sounds like a very efficient system doesn't it? read more

when i saw that falafels were being featured on Yelp this week, one word came to mind...TOVLI. luckily i work in this neck of the woods, otherwise it would be pretty heroic (but SO worth it!) to come up here for lunch from downtown! there is another location just south of wilson on bathurst, but i think that's it. i love falafels, and i think that TOVLI has the best in the city. and yes it's those sexy falafel sandwiches that i adore... the falafel balls alone are pretty fabulous, but the sandwiches rock! stuffed full of their salad (a kind of coleslaw) and your choice of pickled turnips (my favourite) and such, they are HUGE and wonderful. definitely not for first dates or for in the car, these require 2 hands, lots of napkins and a good appetite! read more

just had food from here this morning, last night, earlier in the day yesterday, just after a first breakfast yesterday morning and im hoping to polish off the remnants over the next couple of days. hows that for committed? like all great middle eastern places, i only have them when i am north of eglinton. this is not a frequent occurrence, for good reason. however, when im there, i delight in their robust falafel balls that crunch on the outside and warm your mouth with the softness of a pillow on the inside. this holds true even when they are cold - except for the crunchy part, but NEVER are they dry like virtually all falafel places south of there. the salads are fresh, tasty, albeit a little oily - but i cant resist the eggplant salad even though its bathing in oil. the pita is the only kind i enjoy - a big circular pocket thats fluffy and fresh. the hummous and tehina are perfect in their consistency, and spice. the only thing that i dont like from this place, is when you go inside and order a falafel sandwich...its gargantuan...so much so that you have no idea how to approach it...and you want to approach it...its like a hot sexy big assed, big breasted, big lipped woman. (not quite sure if that metaphor worked but, i gave it a go at least.) read more

Hi - I eat there often and they are always offer fresh food and great service. I have seen them put up with some really annoying customers so hats off to them. There Pizza and Cali flower and falafel is what I always get there. I highly recommend this place. read more

Awful food and awful service in awful surroundings!!! There are few kosher restaurants so unfortunately anything goes!!! read more

Best falafel in the city. Freshest ingredients. Amazing shakshuka also. You will never feel heavy or gross after a meal here. Open kitchen in compliance with being kosher and all. I've been coming here for years and the people behind the counter here have been working there forever, they know what they're doing. read more