972 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4J 1L9
(416) 463-7843   map  website
Breakfast Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 4pm:
Breakfast for Two: Under $20

Overall: 9.5 out of 10

The entire brunch experience was amazing; from the attentive service, delicious food and the scrumptious cinnamon infused coffee, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals and are happy to recommend this café/bar.

The Only Café

Some Facts:

The Only Café offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 4pm. This café has been around for 20 years with new owners now for the past 6 years.

Food: 9 out of 10

The menu offers very creative and tasty selections for brunch. You can have the Cowboy breakfast which is your basic eggs and meat (choice of ham or a banger sausage) with potatoes or you can go off the typical breakfast path, as I did, with the Breakfast Burrito.

The Breakfast Burrito is a soft-tortilla filled with spinach, potatoes, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese served with homemade salsa, tortilla chips and a choice of baked or refried beans. It was really tasty and filling; if you’re in the mood for more of a lunch type option, this fits the bill completely. The Belgian Waffles also looked decadent with their generous portion of fresh whipped cream and sprinkling of icing sugar; the maple syrup accompanying the waffle is served in an old Grolsch bottle.

Coffee: 10 out of 10

I fell in love with the coffee at the Only Café. It was brewed with cinnamon which gave it a great aroma and it tasted even better. I asked one of the wait staff about the coffee. It is Fair Trade coffee brewed with cinnamon. All I can say is Yum.

Décor: 9 out of 10

The Only Café is a small cozy and colourful bar with seating for probably around 50 to 60 people. There is one big table for groups and a smattering of tables for groups of 4, but most of the tables are two people. It seems that every spare space of wall is taken up with eclectic paintings, photos or old album covers. Our table was the Nude table, because it is closest to the nude painting on the wall.

Service: 10 out of 10

We were made to feel at home by both of the women working at the Only Café. It seems that there was one woman who was taking orders while the other was making sure that tables were set and/or cleared and that everyone had drinks. This woman, Mary O’Donnell (hope that’s spelled correctly), made us feel completely at home and welcomed. She shared her Irish ancestry with us and made sure that we had everything we needed.

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244 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5A 1K1
(416) 594-3737   map  no website
Breakfast Hours: Monday to Friday hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday CLOSED
Breakfast for Two: Under $20

Overall: 6.5 out of 10

I wouldn’t go out of my way for this place. If you’re in the neighborhood it’s the food is okay and served quickly. It’s so perfect for those mornings when speed is more important than quality.

Zoulpy’s Deli Restaurant

Some Facts:

They only accept cash as payment. They don’t have any wait staff so all patrons must line-up, order, pay and then they bring out your order when it’s ready.

This is a police hangout. There were a half dozen full dress cops when we dined.

Food: 6 out of 10

The portion sizes are good but everything else is just ok. The bacon was too well-done, the steak too tough and the French toast too thin. But for what you pay, it’s okay value.

Coffee: 6 out of 10

It was typical diner fare; a little on the weak side.

Décor: 8 out of 10

The place looks like it was designed in the 70’s. But it works. The feel is unpretentious and simple. There’s a good ole’ comfortable feel to this place

Service: 6 out of 10

Well, there’s not really any service except for them taking your order and bringing out to the table. The man taking the order had the typical diner abruptness without the charm. A lot of times the old time diners’ staff really are in your face which is refreshing but it really only works when they do it with charm. That didn’t really happen at Zoulpy’s.

On the good side, the food was quick and they brought it right to us. They seemed to know exactly where we were even though we did not indicate to them in any way where we were sitting.

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492 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario Canada M4K 1P5
(416) 463-4418   map  website
Breakfast Hours: Saturday and Sunday only 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Breakfast for Two: Under $25

Overall: 9 out of 10

This restaurant should be considered if you are looking to impress your dining companions. The food was excellent, the service excellent and the coffee excellent. You can’t go wrong with that combination. The only downside is that it’s only open on weekends.

Christina’s

Some Facts:

This restaurant is located on the Danforth in Greektown.

Food: 9 out of 10

Very good. They have a nice menu selection including dishes such as Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine and French Toast.

We both had the Christina’s Egg Break which is their version of the basic breakfast. It includes two eggs, fried or scrambled with a choice of bacon or sausage, rosemary home fries and white or whole wheat toast. The presentation was very well done. The eggs were cooked to perfection with the rosemary potatoes adding a nice distinctive touch to the meal.

Coffee: 9 out of 10

Excellent! It was strong (not overpowering) with a nice blend.

Décor: 8 out of 10

The décor is nice. It feels traditional Greek Mediterranean. We sat in a gazebo style area that was very nice for breakfast. You certainly feel like everything slows down at Christina’s – the hustle and bustle of Toronto is left at the door.

Service: 10 out of 10

Our server was very good. He was attentive and prompt. He seemed to be there when you needed him and left you alone to enjoy the meal at the right times.

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2859 St. Clair Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario Canada M4C 1L1
(416) 755-8882   map  no website
Breakfast Hours:
Breakfast for Two: Under $15
All Day Breakfast

Overall: 7.75 out of 10

Bill’s Place is not much to look at from outside (or from the inside for that matter), but the food is excellent and it’s inexpensive. Great combination!

Bill’s Place

Some Facts:

Bill’s Place is a little greasy spoon nestled off of St. Clair – blink and you’d miss it. Bill actually works the grill at this little mom & pop restaurant.

Food: 10 out of 10

We had the breakfast special, eggs with your choice of bacon or sausage, fried potatoes, toast and coffee. The potatoes were probably the best I’ve had in a long time. Perfectly seasoned and not deep-fried. The eggs were cooked to order as was the bacon. I have no complaints about their food.

Coffee: 8 out of 10

The coffee tasted fresh and medium brewed.

Décor: 6 out of 10

The only down-side to this restaurant was the décor, but it didn’t affect the taste of the food and for the price - who cares.

Service: 7 out of 10

Our waitress (Bill’s wife?) was a little gruff with us, but she got took our orders efficiently and made sure we had everything we needed.

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2543 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4C 1L1
(416) 698-7716   map  no website
Breakfast Hours:
Breakfast for Two: Under $20
All Day Breakfast

Overall: 7 out of 10

The staff was warm and inviting; the food was typical breakfast fare and the price was right. ‘Nuff said.

Smiley’s Restaurant & Deli

Some Facts:

From the outside, it does not look like much, but it offers a tasty economical breakfast. Smiley’s offers patio seating in the summer.

Food: 8 out of 10

We had the breakfast special which was $4.35 for 3 eggs, potatoes, toast and choice of bacon or sausage. The eggs were done exactly as ordered and the bacon was crispy without being over-done.

Coffee: 7 out of 10

The coffee was good, not great.

Décor: 6 out of 10

This restaurant’s décor is sturdy and functional, but has definitely seen better days. It is clean, but is not that aesthetically pleasing.

Service: 8 out of 10

Our waitress was very warm, open and efficient. She got our orders correct and was quick to offer a re-fill on the coffee.

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2046 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4C 1J6
(416) 423-6803   map  website
Breakfast Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Breakfast for Two: Under $15

Overall: 8.5 out of 10

This is a nice quiet spot where you can get a tasty inexpensive breakfast and served like a king. It is certainly worth returning to over and over again

Suzana’s Café

Some Facts:

It seems to be a family run restaurant. Everybody works very hard to make you a happy customer..

Food: 8 out of 10

They have a $3.95 Super Breakfast special. It includes bacon or ham or sausage, 3 eggs, toast, home fries, coffee and juice. We both ordered this meal. It was very good; the bacon was crispy, the home fries tasty and the eggs done to our liking. And the serving sizes are good so you don’t feel like a glutton.

Coffee: 7 out of 10

Nothing special here – just an average cup of Joe.

Décor: 9 out of 10

Simple. This place is full of charm from the wait staff. It has a cozy feel to it.

Service: 10 out of 10

The waitress was very nice. She ran around the restaurant to make sure that we were served to our liking. She took care of our order and was very pleasant.

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