They are dog friendly!!! Was lovely being able to brunch with my pup…read more The brunch menu was simple but had something for everyone. I went with the Niçoise salad with smoked salmon and my partner went with the sandwich and both were substantial servings and quite delicious! The service was attentive but laid back. Was a nice spot to catch up with friends. They love dogs!! And encourage people to bring them in!

Good Company, located on Queen St. W., near Portland Ave, is Toronto's newest coffee shop in the…read morewest end. I've actually passed by their signage multiple times and never realized that it would be a coffee shop until they finally opened. I believe there is a barbershop upstairs where there will be more small bites/alcoholic options available in the future at night. I stopped by Good Company on a Monday around lunchtime. I opted for Lox on Dough toast (smoked salmon, salmon roe, dill & shallot cream, cheese drizzled with honey on a Forno Cultura sourdough bread) as well as an Americano. I ordered at the counter but staff asked me to sit down at any table as I was eating there. My food was made at a reasonable time. The coffee was decent but could be better. The toast however was delicious and beautifully presented. The bread was toasted perfectly and all the ingredients worked well together. I enjoyed the toast! Overall, great chill place to open up in the west end. I am excited to see what other offerings they will have in the future as well as at night!

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

Debated long and hard between a 4 and 5 star, and wanted to give a 4.5... unfortunately, Yelp…read moredoesn't do half stars, and I didn't feel that the mains justified a 5 star rating (they were good, but didn't blow me away nor wow me), so I settled on a 4 star. Overall, Grand Cru Deli serves fantastic food (the apps and desserts were out of this world!) and the place is super cute. A friend mentioned that the colour and decor resembles something from a Wes Anderson film, and he was right - I could see the Grand Budapest reflected in the interior design! We came here for the Winterlicious menu, and since we had three people, we decided to try the entire menu. Brace yourselves for a long and lengthy review! I've organized everything from most to least favourite within each category. Appetizers Broccoli Falafel Salad This was a nice and fresh app, and my favourite of the bunch. You can taste the broccoli bits in the falafel, but it's a lovely flavour. I never thought it could work together like this! The sunflower tahini and smoked labneh were a pleasant and nice touch, and I loved the microplaned / spiralized cucumbers. Seasonal Country Pate This was definitely bang for your buck! A hefty chunk of pate was served on a plate with baguette and crusty bread pieces. Since it's pate, the app was on the heavier side, but still an enjoyable light bite. Matzah Ball Soup This was my first time having matzah, and it was quite interesting! To be honest, this was my least favourite... the schmaltz / chicken fat with dough highly resembled a Chinese fatty fish ball of sorts. The chicken broth was lightly flavoured, filled with celery and carrot pieces. Mains Trout Amandine This trout was so buttery and flaky, tender and moist! Topped with thin slices of almond slivers, there was a nice juxtaposition with the juicy filet and the crunchy bits. As the fish was lightly seasoned, the fried capers added a great punch of salty flavour. The pomme puree (mashed potatoes) was also very hearty and rich; it was a nice consistency and felt so comforting. We unanimously voted this to be the best main. Eggplant Parmesan I was pleasantly surprised at this dish; despite being vegetarian, it had such a rich flavour! It was likely attributed to the mozzarella and the arugula pesto - when eaten together, the entire dish tasted like a lighter lasagna. The side of arugula helped balance the flavours. Braised Beef Short Rib While good, this dish was quite standard. The braised beef was melt-in-your-mouth-tender, but wasn't very seasoned. I found the creamed spinach a little heavy, and the white beans a little bland. Dessert Chocolate Chip Cookie This chocolate chip and miso cookie with salted caramel served in a hot, petite cast iron and topped with vanilla ice cream was the perfect contrast of all that you can think of. Sweet and salty, hot and cold, crunchy and soft, hard and runny, etc. It was such a hearty and comforting dessert! We all raved at this dish. Creme Brulee I'm not typically a fan of creme brulee as I find them to be a little too rich. However, the light, floral taste of the earl grey really stood out and made this dish! I kept scooping bite after bite. Very well executed, and not too sweet at all! Chess Pie This cornmeal-based dessert was my least favourite, although I must say that it had a fantastic and crunchy crust. The custard filling was nice, but I found it too sweet - in fact, the fino sherry cream made it even more sweet. Overall, I really liked Grand Cru Deli. The food was very well executed, and I was pleasantly surprised at the calibre and taste of the dishes. I'd definitely come again to try their regular menu, and have a glass of wine or two!

Wine and Deli Sandwich is great for a light lunch…read more Bagel and Lox ($14) Ketchup Curly Fried ($9) Chicken Liver Mousse ($15) Their bread baked in house tasted fresh. I love the bagels! The liver mousse was smooth and velvety. Thanks for the wine recommendation. It is nice to have restaurant owners that are passionate and knowledgeable about their wine lists. Eating here does feel like I packed a nice picnic basket and have a nice casual lunch in the park. There are 3 "hot" entrée items which are available for dinner only. IMHO which is quite limit in choices. A high end deli sandwich bar might be a hard sell especially at this price point. Maybe some lunch special feature offering and additional items for the dinner menu might brings in more business?!

Location: Inside a plaza at Harwood Ave S & Bayly St E…read more Parking: A lot of parking spots available Decor: Really cute and cozy. You can spend hours here! Food: Wow it was honestly so good. The panini's they all sounded amazing and didn't know what to choose. We ordered one to share and it was so good we decided to order another. The ice cream is also good, they were out of the one we wanted but it was still delicious! Service & Cost: I must say i really loved the service. I don't go to Ajax often as i'm from Richmond hill. But the owner is so nice and sweet! Had a real nice chat. She was informative about the menu and talked a bit about herself. She has special events and 10% off for seniors on Tuesdays. All these cute events: Comedy night, games night, open mic night, date night, meetings, live music... They even have board games you can play for free at the back. The price is fair for the quality of food and service that you receive. I will 100% go back and highly recommend to everyone. A real gem both the Cafe and the owner. Love!!

What a gem of a café in an otherwise unassuming plaza in Ajax. Spacious yet still cozy with a good…read moreselection of drinks, baked goods and food (soup, salad, sandwiches, etc). If you get your drink in a mug they are quite large and generous (at least for the mocha and the white chocolate chai). Should definitely be a go-to place when in Durham region!

This an exceptional place for freshly prepared delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads and more . It…read moreis a cozy place with a nice patio located in the Beaches on Kingston. Staff are friendly, welcoming and always smiling. They have a good selection of cocktails which are potent as well as a selection of wines and local beer. Ordered fish & chips as well as a pulled chicken sandwich. Flavours were spot on , delicious and tasty.

Good food for breakfast and lunch. Very good soup .Very pleasant service but place can get loud.read more

Best local spot for wine and weekend brunch. Friendly service, nice atmosphere and well-made food.read more

This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

I didn't see this one coming and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a hidden bar part of the Annex…read moreHotel? Beautiful decor inside and it's such a vibe. We came during happy hour so drinks were discounted. Ordered some bread and spread to have some carbs with the wine while we just had an afternoon catching up. Honestly, considering how busy Annex and Ktown can be, I wasn't expecting such a peaceful quiet place. A great discovery and both the inside bar and the outside patio are really nicely designed. It actually inspired me to have a look into their website for their room rates because a little staycation here would be nice too

Stumbled on the secret garden back patio of the lobby bar on the first summery day of this year --…read moreoperating as an oyster bar right now. A thrill to stumble over this in a back alley! Had a glass of natural wine and some Atlantic oysters.

Happy Coffee and Wine is located near Dufferin and King on King West. This coffee shop has it all,…read morecoffee, wine, and even a food menu! I had visited this cafe last year in Oct when it recently opened. However, I dropped by recently during the pandemic when I found out that they had been converted to a coffee/wine shop with even food for takeout. The space is welcoming and warm. They are now primarily a bottle shop with coffee for takeout (or to stay as they do have a few seating areas here and there). I ordered 3 items on the menu through the app online. These are the items I ordered: - Shrimpy burger. Delicious! The bun surprisingly held up really well from the time I picked up my food to when I got home. I had to run some errands so I did not get a chance to eat my food until an hour later. The bun was still soft and fluffy. The shrimp patty was delicious with the mayo and lettuce. Overall, a solid shrimp burger! - Pork ssam. This was surprisingly light and refreshing, despite me thinking it would be heavy. The radish the pork was wrapped in gave a great contrast to the meat. Overall a solid dish that left me wanting more. - Zucchini summer salad. Super refreshing and simple dish. Overall, great eats and coffee. They do have a lot of wines that I should browse at a later time. Either way, visit them for a delicious time!

A new spot Parkdale. Always happy to support fresh vibes in the neighborhood…read more This coffee and wine bar is still under construction. For now, coffee then more to come once liquor license is approved and well, the design is completed! So look forward to going back to see what that will be like. Carry 49th parallel coffee as well as some other interesting bean selections. I ordered a latte. It was good but definitely light on the boldness of the espresso flavour. Would have wanted a stronger taste in that cup. There wasn't too much to choose from in terms of pastry to go but it's still a new shop so I'm anxious to see what the place will look like when it's done. A couple of notes. I hope they change the ceiling. Those office like cardboards aren't doing the lovely space justice. The pedestals for coffee remind me of umbra garbage cans. That made me giggle I enjoy the minimalist feel. It has that clean vibe even when you walk in even though it's still under construction. The barista really great fellow. Friendly and gave the space a really positive feel. Pairs well when you have a minimalist interior.