This is a high-end food court called Urban Eatery at the north end of CF Toronto Eaton Centre, with escalators at the north and south ends and q set of elevators. Around 2022 or so, they built a large stair case around the middle of the food court so that there is more access. It is classier than most food courts, but there is no table service like other food courts. There are many food vendors and plenty of seating areas. This food court has been around since 2011. Even though it is old, it still looks modern in 2025! There is a large variety of food vendors. Over the many years, vendors and come and gone. Vendors use real plates (as opposed to paper plates and takeout boxes) and real cutlery (instead of plastic cutlery). The seating areas consists of many tables in the centre, counter seating around the centre area, and differently decorated areas around the edges of the food court. As for garbage, you put your trays and plates/cutlery at a garbage station table top. There is always a cleaner there to sort the garbage. Someone constantly comes around to clean the tables. During the pandemic years, there were hand sanitizer stations everywhere. There is free WiFi from the mall. The food court is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms at the north end, and they are wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and several paid parking lots. There are several high chairs for little children. Review 2025-141 read more

I love what they did with the north food court. I remember back in the day while working at the Eaton centre and coming here and it being so sad. Now it's pretty fantastic. Location: On the lowest level of the Eaton's center by the Dundas subway station Parking: Take the subway. For real. Ok well there are really three choices of parking. You can park at the Eaton's center and pay a small fortune, park at Yonge Dundas square and pay a small fortune or park at atrium on bay. Which on the weekend is really quite reasonable but can be really busy! Decor: Giant room. Food stalls line the walls. Giant kiosk in the middle with some food places. Seating throughout. Tables. High tables and also bar seating. Can be busy. Used real plates, cutlery and glasses. Food: Almost anything you want you can find there. From KFC to vegan to salad place to Indian and everything in between! I love eating here. The vibe the food, the location. It's convenient and you can get a really great burger!! read more

Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre - Fast Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Actually, I quite like this foodcourt out of all the mall foodcourts around the city. It's the classiest one yet with diversity. I've tried Sbarro a few years back, which was alright. I've dropped by the McDonalds for hot drinks at the McCafe and a McLobster about two years ago. Wouldn't mind trying some new spots there, if I'm there for lunch at Eaton Centre in the future. The thing that deducts a star from this foodcourt is the fact that many years ago, when the Urban Eatery first opened at Eaton Centre, a shooting took place. I know this is now history, but one doesn't simply just forget that such an event took place, so it's still something to take caution to, but I visited the foodcourt today and people of all ages ate there normally so it seems the incident is really a thing of the past. Bought the teen burger from this A&W Restaurants location in Urban Eatery today. It was alright, exactly what I would expect from A&W, a fairly decent burger but not like super top-notch or anything like that. Would visit again in the future, but sometimes I wish there was more variety on the menu. read more

Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre - Teen burger from A&W - Fast Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sad to see the urban herbivore is gone and no similar place has replaced it Still several options but I liked knowing there would be a vegan place that I could go to. It was nice to see that the sandwich place offered gluten free and vegan options. I went to my "go to" place...Thai express. I know I can always get rice noodles and their menu offers lots of vegan choices and gluten free options. My son had dumplings and rice and chicken from the Szechuan place as he was craving Chinese food. He said it was fine. We had lattes at aroma after we ate. My matcha green tea latte with oat milk was excellent. My son had the pistachio latte with oat milk but did not enjoy it as it tasted "too coffee-y". They had a vegan gf brownie so I bought it but I was too full to eat it Ultimately, the eatery is still a good place to grab a quick meal in a convenient location where everyone can eat whatever cuisine they prefer. But....bring back a vegan place!!! read more

Very upsetting experience not once, but twice at the McDonald's inside the Eaton Centre. I was not experiencing safe social distancing, and the employees were not enforcing that. I was also very disturbed to see many food handlers not wear gloves, or improperly wearing their masks. This is not a practice to be proud of. I don't expect much from a mall location, but this was a messy interaction. I had an issue with my McDonald's app, and I was in a rush. The manager of this location ignored that and just told me to wait in a square while other people went and ordered ahead of me. TLDC: if you're in any kind of rush do not choose this location. read more

When your eyes roll to the back of your head because your tastebuds have hit the limits of a heavenly lunch you never thought possible in a mall food court, you know you've found a "go to" lunch spot. Urban Herbivore made my urban heart flutter. First, the option of an uber healthy lunch (and knowing that one of these existed in Kensington Market) was what captured my attention and got me to stand in line (a short one at that). Secondly, the fresh, colourful display of ingredients behind squeaky clean glass is what drew me in closer. I scanned the menu and was really in the mood for something disgustingly healthy. Grain Bowl? Intriguing. You choose a base, brown rice or quinoa and lentils! Sold. Hook me up. WhaT?! I get SIX ingredients to add to it! This was my first grain bowl experience/ingredient pick: Quinoa & Lentil base, dill cucumbers, cooked beets, roasted red peppers, kidney bean salad, marinated red cabbage and HALF an avocado. Not a teaspoon or avocado with filler...I said HALF of a beautiful, pastel green, creamy, ripe avocado. And why yes, I'd love some sunflower seeds sprinkled on top. Citrus Herb dressing please (light on the quantity). At $9.50 it's pretty standard for downtown lunching (or anywhere in the city for that matter). BUT, you could totally split it with someone or divvy it up and eat it over two days. I loved the customer service. I loved the food. And I will be back and telling everyone about it. Awesome job Urban Herbivore. read more

Easily the best looking food court in the city. Even chain vendors have got a fancy theme make over, the McDonalds look like it should be in some sort of future spaceport and with the addition of urban herbivores and aroma coffee the circle is now complete, I can get a great (little pricey) lunch, have a decent cup of coffee or help myself to delicious gelato (in the middle of the court next to crepe place) and get the coffee to go. That's a complete meal to me however way you look at it. Everything is new so it's very clean looking, and people can now genuinely look forward to eating at the mall. I have yet to try out the sandwich shop "rare" and a couple of other places that look really good. A slight miss for me was trying the falafel crepe, but I'm not a big fan of savoury crepes anwyays. Seating is abundant and I highly recommend you to brave Yonge and Dundas square for a meal here. I can hardly wait to see what they have in store for us at the south food court when it opens up. read more

Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre - Black sesame and tiramisu gelato - Fast Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wanted to go to the food court while in the Eaton Centre and was brought here. WOW! A clean, new modern food court with a very diverse selection of fast food from around the world as well as a sushi restaurant that offers take out! This place doesn't feel as cramped as the other food court, doesn't feel as tacky and there is a lot more space and lighting. I heard the washrooms here were clean too. Dear Eaton Centre riff raff, please don't run this place into the ground! read more

Super convenient location and a real health gem in a vast desert of fast food (Eaton Centre food court)! They are open until 9PM on weekdays, so it's an excellent wholesome lunch/dinner option for students and Financial District employees. The food and drinks options are the same as the ones offered at the Kensington Market location. They also have a wide selection of vegan desserts (cupcakes, cookies). The portion sizes for the salad bowls and soups are slightly smaller at this site though. Soups come with bread sticks, so frankly if you have a moderate appetite getting a soup may be sufficient as a meal. The smoothies and drinks are healthier than I thought! They had 2 types of smoothies last night - berry and green. Both are sweetened naturally by fruits (berries, apples, bananas), so no added sugars yayyy. The cold drinks are sweetened however, except for the mango iced tea. Lastly, all of their containers, utensils, and straws are biodegradable, 100% petroleum free, and made from plants! How cool is that? :) read more

Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre - Totally vegan: Alpaca salad (contains nuts), split pea soup, green smoothie (refined sugar free), sugar-free mango iced tea - Fast Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Shopping can be tiring, especially when you have to lug around lots of bags. Sometimes you need to take a break and grab some food in between, so that you can continue to shop after. I decided to fuel up at the Urban Eatery. You can literally find every type of cuisine here. Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, American etc. If you've got a group of friends who cannot agree on a cuisine, there is something for everyone here, and you can sit together. We were here in the late afternoon and it was really packed. Trying to find a table can be a bit of a challenge. I decided to get poutine. They had several different varieties. I chose "The Works" because it had everything... bacon, chives, beef chili... except for cheese curds. I felt really dumb for ordering the only poutine without cheese curds, oh well. read more

The "Urban Eatery" has a solid variety of food. It's very large. There really should be something for everyone. They're making an effort to reduce waste through the use of reusable cutlery and stations to drop it off. It can get a bit dirty at times, but I guess that comes with the volume of people traveling through. My single biggest challenge with this food court is the lack of available seating. There either isn't enough seating, or it's configured in a suboptimal way. I think it's a bad layout. There appears to be lots of seating, but somehow it is difficult to find a seat. This is likely because so many of the tables are configured for groups of 4 or more, but most of the groups are 1 or 2. This results in wasted space. Somebody on staff should go around and separate the tables that have been combined if they're not in use. read more

Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre - 1 person at a 4 person table = wasted seats. - Fast Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

BOTTOM LINE: Clean, comfortable, bright and modern - this is a food court you actually want to attend to. The makeover was definitely worth it! The space evokes a Scandinavian minimalist approach and gives it a functional and fashionable feel. The various-sized seating arrangements allows for a dense, but not uncomfortable, setup. The use of real utensils and tableware makes it more classy and cuts down on waste (though it's debatable whether this is actually more green when you factor in the costs of washing and the bright lighting). The highlight of the Urban Eatery, as other have already yelped about, is the variety and quality of the offerings. It's as if you have the "fast food" option of what usually are sit-down restaurants (and there IS a sit-down Japanese resto, though it always looks empty) in addition to your obligatory McDonald's. And even then, McDonald's has never looked so fine. read more

This is a vast improvement from the food court that used to be in the same location. Tons more restaurants & it's great to eat on actual dinnerware & with real cutlery. I would imagine this generates some jobs as I saw people to carting away all the dirty dishes & also sorting the food waste, recycling into bins. So I like those added services. They also renovated the washrooms which was a really good idea as the old ones were disgusting. I wouldn't go here though on the weekends again. It being Christmas season there were tons of people all around. It was hard to find a seat in the sea of bodies. read more

I'm really impressed with the new food court at the Eaton Centre. The first time I went there I took a full walk around the place to see what they had to offer. I was happy to see that they had a wide variety of ethnic foods. You have your Japanese, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Greek, North American, Mexican, Indian, Bourbon etc. They also had a number of lighter, healthier options, and a vegan place as well. There is a ton of seating, which is great since seating in food courts can be sparse at lunch/dinner time. I also love that they're trying to be environmentally friendly by using actual plates and silverware. It's still just a food court, but I like the modern feel. As far as the food goes, it's pretty standard. The food at the chinese place was average. I liked the greek place as well, and the portions were huge. Though a bit expensive, my favorite is the burger place. They have some mighty good tasting burgers, and onion rings. I just hope that the other Urban Eatery doesn't have the exact same places. It would be nice to have more options over there. read more

This is a huge food court, but then, this is a huge mall. Eateries are situated along the north and south walls, with a center rectangle within. As others have stated, there's quite a variety--all over $10. Once you choose what you desire, you select and pay at that food court station, then bus yourself to a table, table bar, or group round. After chit-chatting or people-watching over your grub, pay attention to the signs and bus your dishes to a station clean-up attendant. They come around to clean tables and chairs, not dump your trash. read more

I really do like the open concept of the urban eatery. I also give bonus marks for the huge amount of restaurant options available (even though most of them are indeed, sub par in quality). However this whole open concept design is starting to lose some feel to it. Now that Yorkdale and Markville both have this similar concept, it just doesn't feel unique anymore. Also, if you order eat-in for any restaurant, it is almost guaranteed your drink size will be smaller than the take-out (regular) size. Their cups are smaller, for gods sake! The washroom is located in a poor spot in the food court, which is quite a major concern. In fact it might take a while for you to find it if you've never been here before (it's beside the escalators leading to Dundas Station). I enjoyed the fact this open concept idea will keep workers employed, especially with the concern we're going into an automated society. I also like the environmental benefits: Less trash! The urban eatery just needs to improve on its real value, and honestly I would like to see some uniqueness between these different food court designs popping up in every single Cadillac Fairview mall. read more

Aside from the occasional shooting, this place is actually awesome. Hands down, it's my favourite mall food court in ... the world. (And I'm from Dubai...where malls are magical) It's really great that the Eaton Centre decided to do this, and I think it's really food for Toronto! Have a seat, use some for real real utensils, drink pop out of a glass... THe food selection is typical, with a bit of fancier options than just your standard McDonalds/Bourbon St Grill and whatever. They have an Indian place, that dim sum area...its cool. read more

Urban Eatery is a step in the right direction for food courts. Not only is everything super classy (A&W, KFC, Mcdonalds and all the regular stuff are practically night clubs), but the seating is plentiful(ish), they have a decent tidying system (as long as people honor the 'put your own tray away' rule), and they are definitely trying to be more sustainable. There are so many amazing new options, including gelato, urban herbivore, and many other more "unique" (read: not fast foody) options. I find myself going to the Eaton Centre just to eat there - so far I've been able to avoid shopping (pretty sure before this food court, I was avoiding eating there, and just shopping?). My only negative about this place - and seriously, I love the environment (yay sustainability!) is that I somehow get a little "yuck" by the reusable cups. There is something about them... I'm sure they have an intense industrial style washing machine and everything is spotless, but it just kind of grosses me out. I've solved this problem by not getting drinks there (also could likely be solved by a straw... just thought of that). Another issue is that somehow I go there and end up spending $20 on a food court dinner. Definitely an issue, though hopefully when I get used to all the amazing options I'll be able to deny myself a post-meal gelato or the super fancy coffees. If you haven't made your way here yet - do it - forget about your shopping and go eat! read more

This place is not overly exciting to me. As far as food courts go, it's a lot shinier and cleaner than most, but at the end of the day it's still a food court. Lots of obnoxious people stuffing their faces and making a mess. They do have some staff at hand to clear trays and keep things generally tidier than the average food court. Food selection is normal - fast food burgers, Chinese, Thai, Subway, greasy chicken and pizza joints. There is a nice salad place called Fresh Food and a few other somewhat healthy options. read more

Listen, the food is good and the staff keep it well maintained. However, whoever decided that it should be named 'Urban Eatery' and not the 'Eatin' Centre' is a real jabroni and deserves a punch in the dick. Try the Thai though! read more

It's like Alice's Restaurant "You can get anything you want..." McDonalds, Aroma coffee, Tonkatsu Ramen at Liberty Noodle, Quesedillas from Mucho Burrito, Butter Chicken at Amaya, Steak sandwich at Rare, Gelato, Pad Thai, Sushi... is there ANYTHING that isn't available here? Manners. Despite several signs on each table asking patrons to take their trays to the various stations when finished, people still don't. You don't even have to dump your own stuff in the garbage as each station has someone working there who keeps the area clean and sanitary. All you have to do is be considerate so the next person doesn't have to look at and/or pick up your garbage, and the people working the stations don't have to leave their post to clean up the mess you made. It's just common sense and basic manners. It saddens me to see how many lazy people still don't possess either of these virtues. read more

As good a review as I can muster for a mall food court that's not Village by the Grange. Urban Eatery has assembled a compelling mix of international and local chains offering no less than three burger options, high-and-low end chinese, Indian, ramen/pho, burritos and vegan delites. Prices are reasonable for the area, and real cutlery, dishes and glassware provides an almost civilized dining experience. Extra points for including an Aroma, for those who require a caffeinated pause; and for local heroes like Amaya and Liberty Noodle. Glad to see at least some of my hard earned cash going to support local businesses rather than foreign-owned conglomerates. OK, I like that I get free refills on McDonald's coffee, too. Seating is ample, and bathrooms range for traditional food court filthy to almost useable, depending on time of day. Ask me nicely and I'll tell you where the cleaner options are within the Eaton Centre. read more

Shock and awe - the Eaton's Centre Urban Eatery is what all food court malls should look like. Upon descending the escalator, I was taken back as to how clean, bright and shiny the revamped food court area was. There is ample seating everywhere, from bar stool seating to picnic tables. Any type of cuisine, there is a food court chain available for your dining tastes. I had Ruby Thai when I visited this past weekend, my meal + drink was $9.50. Not a bad price considering you are in the core of downtown Toronto. I love the fact they give you plates and actual cutlery if you are dining in. The environment spin will help the carbon foot print to the food court operation. Definitely coming back to try out the other food court choices! They even have Big Smoke Burgers! read more

Big renovation in the Eaton Center built this pretty impressive modern, food court. At first you're in awe then you start to get the feel of the bustle, the hustle and suddenly you realize it's a mass of human hunger, piling over each other to grab at dirty-dish strewn tables in order to chow down on greasy, sub-par, nutrient deficient and diabetes inducing sustenance. I guess it could be worse. But I can see why they built it. Mass food for the masses. Lots of options but you can't sell a donkey and called it a thoroughbred. read more

Wow, let's welcome the Eaton Centre to the 21'st century. It's about time their food court got an update like this, and this should be the standard for all mall food courts. Although, overwhelming at first, especially if you remember what it used to look like, it then becomes a comfortable place to have a meal. You actually want to have a meal here. It's not just the decor, albeit, it is very appealing to go to a fancy KFC and Mcdonald's, but I wonder how long they will last because of the other variety you can get here. Mediterranean Food, Greek Food, Thai Food, Chinese, Japanese (sushi restaurant and Teriyaki), Gourmet Burgers (from Craft Burger), Crepes, Vegetarian (Urban Herbavore), Ramen (Liberty Noodle), Italian (sbarro) It's especially great because it's not just fast food. And if you want to spend the money, you have the option! Not only that, the decor is modern, functional and is actually comfortable. If you're eating in, you get actual plates and glasses; when you're done, you take them to a washing station where there are people actually there washing. There are hand washing stations scattered in nooks as well. I really hope for the success of this, but it can only be done with the help of patrons doing their part, not making a mess, and if the workers are diligent enough to clean up after jerks. I would hate to come here a few months from now, and it to look like a mess. Kudos to Dialogue 38 for excellent design and innovation. The best part of this food court, is that it's hidden away from the rest of the mall. Underneath it all, and no need for shoppers who aren't hungry to have to walk through all of this. But why does the Sportchek seem to need to follow the food court everywhere? read more

It's impossible NOT to find something lovely to eat here, no matter how picky, poor, or dietary restriction-riddled you are. There are a bunch of Asian places, franchises of local restaurants (awesome!), burger and pizza joints, vegan and gluten-free options, and McDonald's if you's a damn FOO'. The place is clean and there is a lot of seating. Only complaints are that more of the restaurants should use the reusable/washable plates and cutlery, and that you always have to watch your back so as not to get caught up in gang warfare/stray bullets. Otherwise, lovely. read more

When Chinook Centre in Calgary first opened it's new food court a little less than a decade ago, I was in awe. It was massive, had huge windows that let in tons of sunlight, included sculptures, etc. Totally awesome. The Urban Eatery puts that food court to shame. This food court makes you feel like your dining at a classy restaurant with gourmet options. The decor is modern and trendy, warm and inviting. There are some many great places to try here I almost don't need to go anywhere else at this point to try a new restaurant. If you're feeling a little apprehensive, not to worry. There's still some old standbys like McDonalds and KFC. The thing I love most about this court is that your food is served in actual dishes. Not only does this make for a nicer experience but there isn't any waste by having your meal served on a paper plate and eating it with plastic cutlery that is going to be all thrown away 10 minutes later. read more

the best eatery in all the land! no seriously, this is pretty awesome, having come to the eatons centre for the last two decades, this is and should be a benchmark for all malls to achieve, real cutlery, real plates, and real drink-ware. no matter which restaurant you fancy, this little touch makes it feel alot more "warming" to eat here. the only downside to this is that finding a place to sit is a complete pain, there has been a handful of times where its been to the point of giving up looking for a seat, it literally takes that long, or worse, it takes so long to find a seat the food gets cold. so my advice would be, if you're with friends, grab the seating first, and hold onto it. as it is brand new, it is very clean, even with people being disgusting when they eat. another feature that makes this "benchmarkingly great" is that it has stations all through the seating area, where attendants actually wash everything once the meal is done. feels super classy eating here, and its a massive improvement from anything that existed in previous years. in line with the eatons centre it self, its only closed two days of the year, so its always an option to swing by cause the hours are great. huge huge fan. read more

Elegantly designed with a futuristic look, the new and improved upscale food court lies on the bottom floor of the Dundas St. end of Eaton Centre. Invested $48 million in renovations and furniture includes revamped washrooms and designer wooden chairs and tables. The most appealing aspect of Urban Eatery is the absence of garbage bins. Instead, customers leave their trays for attendants to sort and clean, sort of like Ikea. With such a large space, the eating area is spacious and clean. Plastic cutlery and Styrofoam plates are nowhere to be found, as real knives, forks, plates, and bowls are used instead. Several new restaurants have made its way to the array of choices Urban Eatery holds, including Mucho Burritos, Big Smoke Bugers, Froshberg Gelago, Amaya Express, just to name a few. The restaurant design with stainless steel panels, LCD menu screens, even makes McDonalds, KFC, Subway, A&W, New York Fries appealing to look at. Urban Eatery has given a whole new "revolution" of food court dining and elevates the whole concept of the word "food court." read more

Review for Teriyaki Express! The staff on a weekday afternoon (around 4 pm) was very slow for some reason. :( I was one of 2 customers. My order took an unusually long time, and was incorrect which given the lack of customers at the time, didn't make sense to me. Teriyaki Express usually varies greatly with which staff member is making the dish, so the taste of the food itself isn't always guaranteed. I usually love the tofu options that they have, and the fact that Teriyaki Express is quite frequently found in food courts around the GTA. read more

The Urban Eatery is epic compared to what it used to be. My favourite place is Aroma and their little seating area. But there are a ton of choices for food and even a vegan/veggie place. Perfect place to grab something quick or to kill some time downtown. It's pretty clean too for such a big food court! You can wash your hands at the hand washing station. read more

Good Bye the days of Styrofoam! Hello to the 21st century, modern food court. With it's nice glass etched signs, wooden chairs and tables, real plates, trays and utensils, this food court is a more upscale experience right from the start. The variety of restaurants here are plenty. To my surprise, even Amaya Indian cuisine and Smokes Burgers was amongst the group. Now I don't have to travel too far to have a taste of both. What I liked most about the Urban Eatery was the size and space of the court and its cleanliness. It's wide and spacious with adequate seating (although when I visited, I waited 3 mins for a seat) . They substituted do-it-yourself garbage bins with these counters. I felt bad handing in my tray of garbage to a bartender-looking attendant at the disposal counter, it was sort of degrading to see them stack and polish trays that tweens have left them. Overall, the selection, quality and experience have all exceeded my expectations of a food court. Good Bye Styrofoam, hello 21st century. read more

"You can't judge a book by it's cover." That simple adage is so often quoted. People assume that because the exterior is a particular aesthetic that the underlying substance may not be of equal quality. This place is simply beautiful It's arguably the best designed eating space in town. The common areas are open and airy, seemingly designed to break up the constant shattering rhythm and pace of the supermall. Meanwhile, the tables and eating areas possess an intimacy that is incredibly difficult to create in such a vast space. It's darn near perfect. But what's inside? The real question. A pretty food court hawking greasy grizzle is still the same animal. But that's where this place truly excels. It offers true variety. Not just 'food court' variety. A slew of local favorites are represented. The centerpiece is undoubtedly Kensington's Urban Herbivore, a more-than-welcome addition to the trollop filled lanes of your average mall food hall. Sure, just because they have options does not mean that they're being exercised. A quick glance left and right while sitting down right in front of the Urban Herbivore showcased no less than fifteen people face down in slopbuckets full of fried chicken. But they sure looked good doing it. read more

What a glamourous food court... and about time! The old food court wasn't event a food court - this is the real deal. Some of the fanciest fixtures I've seen - I almost didn't recognize the McDonalds. There is something that caters to everyone's tastes - chinese, burgers, thai, salads, vegetarian... and the list goes on. The place is so big that you will find even more good eats around each corner. The place is brightly lit, and very spacious. People who were working seemed very courteous and proud to be owners. I got Bourbon street Grill. Wanting to try something new - I didn't even realize that I have eaten Bourbon St. before! They were giving out samples of chicken - how could I refuse. Got it with veggies and rice and then brought it to my dad to share. Can't wait for the next food court adventure. read more

The Urban Eatery opened today in the Eaton Centre. Formerly known as the "North" food court, it used to be dark, dingy and questionable at at times. The selection of places to eat was less than fantastic and overall, it was not an enjoyable place to eat. And now... It's absolutely beautiful. The ceilings were raised so even though its at the lowest level of the Eaton Centre and two levels below ground, its still feels large and spacious. There's plenty of seating, bar style, tables, and even some booths I think. Clearly, today was opening day (and there were $10 off coupons given out in the days leading up, so it was expectedly nutso busy) and it was very busy around 1, with lineups at every "restaurant" but due to how well the planned the space, I was easily able to navigate through the large crowds to check out all of the eateries they had to offer. Among the staples, such as McDonalds, A&W and Jimmy the Greek, there are some cool new additions, such as a vegetarian place, a gelato place, some fantastic looking sandwich venues and quite a few interesting places that I am definitely going to check out. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you work in the area and want something different (or something just the same as usual) and have a nice place to eat and enjoy your meal. If you've never been to the Eaton Centre food court, its worth a look! read more

It's ok for a fast food joint but lacking in value In Tokyo the salaryman can sit down and enjoy a 1 coin ramen (500 yen coin or about $5) anywhere and be served a full chicken breast with udon noodles and veggies In toronto you pay double and skim through the cabbage to find chicken that is shredded and wonder if you got the vegan bowl by mistake I worked in a kitchen before and that is a sign of skimping The chicken chili sauce is brimming of flavor and the noodles are just right but Hmmm mm where is the chicken? The dish is so good that the let down is in the protein element. Take pride in what you do and be a bit more generous in your servings This a perfect example of how a great idea executes poorly to those in the know but is awesome for those that do not. Reminds me of making a pizza...i can save 20 cents and use generic mushrooms or just use farm fresh organic ones that have a real flavor. read more

This food court is gradually but steadily losing tables and chairs (I guess they are getting broken and not being replaced). In sections, up to a third of the seating is missing, leaving gaping empty spaces. This sure does not help with the weekday lunch rush! The tables are wiped very infrequently. However, they are fond of running a half-sized Zamboni through the middle of the lunch rush cleaning the floors, though. (C'mon, really? You couldn't wait until the lunch rush was over?) I will give them props for one thing... they do a pretty fair job at preventing the hordes of downtown homeless people from soliciting table-to-table. It only happens to me very infrequently, and Security is usually right on them. read more

Especially during the winter when I stick around after work to do a bit of shopping, Urban Eatery is the best place to grab dinner. There is a great variety. Greek, Thai, Szechuan, Shanghai, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Italian, and the usual fast foods - McDonald's, New York Fries, KFC, and the list goes on. It can get pretty busy even during weeknights and it can be a little difficult to find a table. Sometimes, the tables are not cleaned right away as well. I do find this food court is a bit more pricey than others. Considering it is a food court, I spent $25 last night simply on a stromboli, a very small bowl of salad, a poutine and two small drinks - it hardly fed two people. I don't mind paying the price for clean shiny tables and chairs, to have the variety and the convenience, but it's not a place I would eat at and pay for every single time I'm at Eaton Centre. read more

As far as food courts go, the Urban Eatery is as good as it gets. The good: - real cutlery and plates - lots of choices - renovated and modern look The bad: - crowded during weekday lunch and can be hard to find a seat - underground so no natural light coming in - can be messy when people don't take their trash to a cleaning zone All in all it's nice to see food courts becoming more upscale read more

While the selection here raises the bar compared to some food courts, you'll find the noise level just as deafening, especially during lunchtime. It's a bit mad. Now that I've time to think about it, I'm baffled that they didn't find a way to build the food court in a level with natural lighting; eating in here seems a bit dark and grim. I'd be surprised if many people intuitively linger over their meals; the tone and pace here isn't leisurely. The bathroom foot traffic is comparable to a sold-out show but things move along fairly quickly. I see staff here cleaning all the time, so that's something good. It's better than most food courts but there's room for improvement. read more