I’ve been living in the Junction for over a year, and this place has always been a staple for me and my partner. Unfortunately, something has clearly changed whether it’s new ownership or new management and not in a good way.
The service has gone downhill, prices have gone up, and they don’t even offer complimentary water anymore, which they used to and on top of that they no longer serve pork? A Portuguese family restaurant that doesn’t serve pork? That’s honestly baffling. We were told it’s “for our health,” which makes it even more frustrating. If people don’t want pork, they can choose not to order it, removing it entirely takes away from the identity of the cuisine.
Extremely disappointed, especially given how much we used to love this place. Definitely not coming back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Vlad Baranov
The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care, and the portions were very generous. Service was friendly and efficient without feeling rushed. Easily one of the best places to get a bite I’ve had in the area highly recommended. Nice owners as well. Good staff. Would come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bob frida
Great spot for a meal, or even just a coffee. I was even offered a sample of chicken soup with rice free of charge! Perfect combination for a rainy day in Toronto. Service was exceptional, 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eduarda Ribeiro
I am so impressed with the changes here! You can really feel the touch of the new management; the restaurant is literally glowing. A special thank you to Vanessa for the incredible service. The food was outstanding, and the soup was absolutely delicious!! full of flavor and clearly made with care. It’s a 5-star experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann DiPasquale
Delightful breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of the Junction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moe
Food was good, like home. Nothing fancy. The lady who prepared the food for us was really nice. Overall we had a good brunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Feenix Allan
My partner and I have been frequenters here since we moved to the neighbourhood 6 months ago. Usually the service is really good, fast and friendly. Food is decently priced for the type of brunch/breaky they serve.
We came in today for brunch, it was really busy. I ordered a grilled cheese and broccoli soup, my partner got one of their regular breakfasts. It took about an hour to get our food, which already sucked but we stayed patient. And then when it came, my grilled cheese wasn’t really hot nor melted. The soup definitely looked like broccoli cheddar (it was orange) —NOT broccoli soup which is what it said on the menu. But it just didn’t taste good, had a processed flavour that made it almost inedible. I didn’t enjoy it and did not eat it.
I politely said to our server that I did not enjoy the soup, I did not say it was bad, but also expected to not have to pay for a dish I did not enjoy nor eat. Then the cook/waitress came by afterwards and questioned what I didn’t like about the soup because “she cooked it herself” and was very defensive. This was honestly the rudest service I’ve experienced at a restaurant. If a customer doesn’t like your food and said it politely, you do not question nor do you say to the other waitresses behind us that “it’s not our problem”. You run a restaurant, if the food is bad or a customer didn’t enjoy it, it is YOUR problem.
So disappointed in the service and how unaccomadating that waitress/cook was. We used to really like coming here (hence the 3 star rating despite) but don’t think we will be returning.
Mike MacConnell
Great breakfast, attentive staff. A Junction treasure
Delicious Steak Caesar Salad with fresh orange juice, coffee, Huevo Rancheros! We sat outside and enjoyed a delicious meal. The staff were very friendly and the place was perfect for a nice bite. We are heading back today to try the burrito!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros, Steak
Kate Murphy
Absolutely DISGUSTING. The worst food I've had in Canada. The smoothie arrived at my door with no lid on it, handled by the driver and left on the ground.
The tuna sandwich was stone cold in the middle, soggy with stale toasted bread
The whole delivery was not worth $18. - I don't recommend. I wont be eating here again.
Great atmosphere. Early mornings are nice and quiet. The kids enjoyed coloring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raj Forrest
Got the junction breakfast. Doesn’t even come with real toast but half a panini and cut up hot dog passed off as sausage. Too expensive for what you get. Pass.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Alejandro Alcala
Great place, great food, the portions are good and the price is reasonable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Xhoana Gjergji
Big plate of poorly cut lettuce, with the thinnest sliced tomato, beans out of a can and just sour cream slapped on top. Eggs were completely undercooked, the whites were still slimy. I could almost hear the chicken quacking, that’s how undercooked they were. OH and lots of crunch on the eggs from THE SHELLS STILL BEING THERE. I guess they were concerned about my Calcium intake. Never had a worse brunch in my life. A 5 year old could’ve whipped up a better plate. Worst $15 ever spent. The construction nearby made for some sick beats though ??
I’ve been living in the Junction for over a year, and this place has always been a staple for me and my partner. Unfortunately, something has clearly changed whether it’s new ownership or new management and not in a good way.
The service has gone downhill, prices have gone up, and they don’t even offer complimentary water anymore, which they used to and on top of that they no longer serve pork?
A Portuguese family restaurant that doesn’t serve pork? That’s honestly baffling. We were told it’s “for our health,” which makes it even more frustrating. If people don’t want pork, they can choose not to order it, removing it entirely takes away from the identity of the cuisine.
Extremely disappointed, especially given how much we used to love this place. Definitely not coming back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care, and the portions were very generous. Service was friendly and efficient without feeling rushed. Easily one of the best places to get a bite I’ve had in the area highly recommended. Nice owners as well. Good staff. Would come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for a meal, or even just a coffee. I was even offered a sample of chicken soup with rice free of charge! Perfect combination for a rainy day in Toronto. Service was exceptional, 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am so impressed with the changes here! You can really feel the touch of the new management; the restaurant is literally glowing. A special thank you to Vanessa for the incredible service. The food was outstanding, and the soup was absolutely delicious!! full of flavor and clearly made with care. It’s a 5-star experience all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of the Junction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, like home. Nothing fancy.
The lady who prepared the food for us was really nice.
Overall we had a good brunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My partner and I have been frequenters here since we moved to the neighbourhood 6 months ago. Usually the service is really good, fast and friendly. Food is decently priced for the type of brunch/breaky they serve.
We came in today for brunch, it was really busy. I ordered a grilled cheese and broccoli soup, my partner got one of their regular breakfasts. It took about an hour to get our food, which already sucked but we stayed patient. And then when it came, my grilled cheese wasn’t really hot nor melted. The soup definitely looked like broccoli cheddar (it was orange) —NOT broccoli soup which is what it said on the menu. But it just didn’t taste good, had a processed flavour that made it almost inedible. I didn’t enjoy it and did not eat it.
I politely said to our server that I did not enjoy the soup, I did not say it was bad, but also expected to not have to pay for a dish I did not enjoy nor eat. Then the cook/waitress came by afterwards and questioned what I didn’t like about the soup because “she cooked it herself” and was very defensive. This was honestly the rudest service I’ve experienced at a restaurant. If a customer doesn’t like your food and said it politely, you do not question nor do you say to the other waitresses behind us that “it’s not our problem”. You run a restaurant, if the food is bad or a customer didn’t enjoy it, it is YOUR problem.
So disappointed in the service and how unaccomadating that waitress/cook was. We used to really like coming here (hence the 3 star rating despite) but don’t think we will be returning.
Great breakfast, attentive staff. A Junction treasure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros, Junction Breakfast, Breakfast Panini
Delicious Steak Caesar Salad with fresh orange juice, coffee, Huevo Rancheros! We sat outside and enjoyed a delicious meal. The staff were very friendly and the place was perfect for a nice bite. We are heading back today to try the burrito!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros, Steak
Absolutely DISGUSTING. The worst food I've had in Canada.
The smoothie arrived at my door with no lid on it, handled by the driver and left on the ground.
The tuna sandwich was stone cold in the middle, soggy with stale toasted bread
The whole delivery was not worth $18. - I don't recommend. I wont be eating here again.
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Decent fare at a good price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great atmosphere. Early mornings are nice and quiet. The kids enjoyed coloring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the junction breakfast. Doesn’t even come with real toast but half a panini and cut up hot dog passed off as sausage. Too expensive for what you get. Pass.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great place, great food, the portions are good and the price is reasonable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Big plate of poorly cut lettuce, with the thinnest sliced tomato, beans out of a can and just sour cream slapped on top.
Eggs were completely undercooked, the whites were still slimy. I could almost hear the chicken quacking, that’s how undercooked they were. OH and lots of crunch on the eggs from THE SHELLS STILL BEING THERE. I guess they were concerned about my Calcium intake. Never had a worse brunch in my life. A 5 year old could’ve whipped up a better plate. Worst $15 ever spent.
The construction nearby made for some sick beats though ??
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
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