Really good spot!Food was good and fast service.The place is a little small (maybe not for Toronto).Average plate cost $20.The breakfast the roasted squash omelette was really good and filling, some shredded potatoes on the side and an arugula salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie Fairgrieve
This rating is based on my experience with service. I arrived today at 11:00am, the hostess put me on the waitlist and informed me it was going to be approximately 45 minute wait. I stood near the front door waiting for my friend to arrive. I had no problem waiting 45 minutes for a table, especially since I had just driven an hour to get there. In the two minutes that it took for my friend to arrive, the hostess/server came up to me and told me that I was giving her anxiety by standing near the front door and told me to leave and go get a coffee somewhere else while I waited. I was appalled to be spoken to and treated like that by service staff for simply waiting for a table at a restaurant. Needless to say we did not wait for the table we left went and ate somewhere else and I will never be back. I am still in disbelief that servers speak to customers like that. I worked in the service industry for 20 years and I could never ever imagine speaking to somebody that way. If somebody simply standing in your restaurant is giving you anxiety, you should probably look for another job.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Flower Foxx
Delicious brunch & great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
oh well
I love the food here but for some reason they were “too busy” to take my order.. that’s the weirdest answer I’ve ever had.. “we’re too busy at the moment” nice
Katrina Innanen
Super yummy food, worth the wait for a table I had the eggs federal it was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal
Greg Stewart
I'm not a religious man, but I feel BLESSED to live within walking distance of the Federal. Food, service, and atmosphere each are an unmitigated five stars. Whether a mid-workday break for deliciousness or weekend brunch with appreciative friends, the Federal is my spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Shen
Thought I would love it, but unfortunately did not meet my expectations. After a forty minute wait for a table during peak brunch time, we got seated in a pretty private area in the back. The restaurant is small so we expected to wait even longer.The brunch menu is short so I picked the Gold Standard Sandwich. I don't know what I was expecting, but it's really just a breakfast sandwich. I chose the bacon option (kale and impossible meat also available) and it was ... burned? Not sure if it was intentional but it definitely tasted very burnt. Otherwise the sandwich was pretty ordinary to me. The rosti was extremely oily and not seasoned evenly - one of my bites was essentially coated in salt, while others were bland. I didn't end up finishing.I tried a bite of my friend's breakfast burrito and it was good. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. The price was good, we didn't get any extras so I stayed under $20 including tax and tip. Service was also good, I just didn't enjoy the food.
Shayan Givehchian
Really cute and cozy location with a vintage decor and atmosphere. The portion sizes are great and filling. The ingredients are all fresh and good quality. Had the eggs federal (benedict) and the Cubano. Both were really nice. The Cubano didn't really taste like a Cubano but it was a nice breakfast sandwich and I can recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal, Cubano Sandwich
Rohan Peri
Extremely satiating and simple food! The quality is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Ali Raza
Excellent food! Somehow the menu seemed unimpressive but the brunch food was absolutely delicious!
This place has my heart. Food is always amazing, clearly staff enjoy what they are doing and the vibe overall gets you nostalgic even though it is very modern. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would give it without any hesitation. Amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal
Stephanie Rabbitts
Had some of the best mussels ever! Delicious broth, plenty to eat, and great price. Thanks guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Penelope G
Great place! Brunch was delicious (who doesn’t love a rosti?), and reasonably priced for Toronto. Very hopping for brunch, so expect a bit of a wait. Staff are friendly, and don’t rush you at all despite the crowd. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs with Sausage
Rina Espiritu
Cozy, reliable and delicious. A great neighbourhood brunch and dinner spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna Kipp
Delicious food and great service. Recommend the Caesar salad with smoked trout!
Really good spot!Food was good and fast service.The place is a little small (maybe not for Toronto).Average plate cost $20.The breakfast the roasted squash omelette was really good and filling, some shredded potatoes on the side and an arugula salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This rating is based on my experience with service. I arrived today at 11:00am, the hostess put me on the waitlist and informed me it was going to be approximately 45 minute wait. I stood near the front door waiting for my friend to arrive. I had no problem waiting 45 minutes for a table, especially since I had just driven an hour to get there. In the two minutes that it took for my friend to arrive, the hostess/server came up to me and told me that I was giving her anxiety by standing near the front door and told me to leave and go get a coffee somewhere else while I waited. I was appalled to be spoken to and treated like that by service staff for simply waiting for a table at a restaurant. Needless to say we did not wait for the table we left went and ate somewhere else and I will never be back. I am still in disbelief that servers speak to customers like that. I worked in the service industry for 20 years and I could never ever imagine speaking to somebody that way. If somebody simply standing in your restaurant is giving you anxiety, you should probably look for another job.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Delicious brunch & great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the food here but for some reason they were “too busy” to take my order.. that’s the weirdest answer I’ve ever had.. “we’re too busy at the moment” nice
Super yummy food, worth the wait for a table I had the eggs federal it was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal
I'm not a religious man, but I feel BLESSED to live within walking distance of the Federal. Food, service, and atmosphere each are an unmitigated five stars. Whether a mid-workday break for deliciousness or weekend brunch with appreciative friends, the Federal is my spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thought I would love it, but unfortunately did not meet my expectations. After a forty minute wait for a table during peak brunch time, we got seated in a pretty private area in the back. The restaurant is small so we expected to wait even longer.The brunch menu is short so I picked the Gold Standard Sandwich. I don't know what I was expecting, but it's really just a breakfast sandwich. I chose the bacon option (kale and impossible meat also available) and it was ... burned? Not sure if it was intentional but it definitely tasted very burnt. Otherwise the sandwich was pretty ordinary to me. The rosti was extremely oily and not seasoned evenly - one of my bites was essentially coated in salt, while others were bland. I didn't end up finishing.I tried a bite of my friend's breakfast burrito and it was good. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. The price was good, we didn't get any extras so I stayed under $20 including tax and tip. Service was also good, I just didn't enjoy the food.
Really cute and cozy location with a vintage decor and atmosphere. The portion sizes are great and filling. The ingredients are all fresh and good quality. Had the eggs federal (benedict) and the Cubano. Both were really nice. The Cubano didn't really taste like a Cubano but it was a nice breakfast sandwich and I can recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal, Cubano Sandwich
Extremely satiating and simple food! The quality is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Excellent food! Somehow the menu seemed unimpressive but the brunch food was absolutely delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has my heart. Food is always amazing, clearly staff enjoy what they are doing and the vibe overall gets you nostalgic even though it is very modern. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would give it without any hesitation. Amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Federal
Had some of the best mussels ever! Delicious broth, plenty to eat, and great price. Thanks guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great place! Brunch was delicious (who doesn’t love a rosti?), and reasonably priced for Toronto. Very hopping for brunch, so expect a bit of a wait. Staff are friendly, and don’t rush you at all despite the crowd. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs with Sausage
Cozy, reliable and delicious. A great neighbourhood brunch and dinner spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and great service. Recommend the Caesar salad with smoked trout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5