Stopped by for a quick break during a walk in High Park. Ordered two black coffees and a croissant. Unfortunately, the coffee tasted like hot water—completely flat, no depth, no aroma. Easily one of the weakest brews I’ve had in a long time. The croissant was passable, but nothing memorable.
That said, the staff was friendly and service was quick. The café has a nice atmosphere and a good setup for a park-side spot, though it does get loud inside. If you’re here for the location or just need a place to rest, it’s fine—but if you’re hoping for a solid coffee and snack, I’d look elsewhere.
S B
Very friendly service. Place needs a bit of a redo though, including the menu.
Nitin Puri
Out of options in High Park, but food aint anything to look forward to
Tanzina Amin
Service is a bit slow, but everyone is nice and friendly.
julieta guerresi
Not bad, but place need a refresh it feels a little dusty and old, I get that its cafeteria food, but if they make a refresh and a change in the concept will be a really interest place in toronto. This is more about the owner never spending money to improve. Becuse the attention is really nice. Food its just cafeteria not bad but nothing to remember. But again this is more becuse the ownership not exploring conceps and new menus.
Cookjavier Villavicencio
Thank you, have a good time.
Maria Campo
I had a terrible experience at this breakfast restaurant. The service was unbelievably slow and the staff were unfriendly and unprofessional. It felt like they didn’t want to be there, let alone serve customers. The place itself was dirty, with crumbs on the tables and floors that looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in ages.
To make matters worse, the staff didn’t look presentable—stained uniforms and messy appearances. It really made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. Overall, a very disappointing visit. I won’t be coming back, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Poutine, Fries, Home Fries
Becca Cala
Honestly the food was far too expensive though i know why it has to be was because the cafe has not got enough frequent business to have their prices lower.
I bought I mocha and it was good, the employees were good, friendly and professional and I was very glad that the cafe was open at all through the cold winter so my buddy and I had a warm place to rest and stop at for a while before we returned to the cold outdoors for our epic bicycle event!
Thank you for being there grenadier cafe!
I saw that there was a table with info, papers and petitions to have the vehicle access to high park re-opened and while you may not agree with me that vehicles should have access to high park; The cafe's prices would be lower if they got more business and had more of a budget to advertise, I signed the petition for the cause and if you want to aid and support the cause please search petition to have vehicle access to high park re-opened!
I really dont want to pay $20 for french fries and its really sad if any business has to price a piece of pie (or a regular mocha) @ $7
I supported local businesses where I could and I do not go there often though I really do love high park and I definitely recommend it!
If you continue to follow the path from the gates at bloor and high park ave off the road through the park you will arrive at the cafe eventually! ~ Roarr!
Vegetarian options: They had the options of oatmilk for the coffees and other hot drinks
Kid-friendliness: Its really koOol and entertaining how there are decorations like leaves all over the celing / roof and especially little kids will find fun with that
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp that goes to the door
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hsiang Shen
Oh…if you visit here and want to grab a drink, don’t expect the coffee there. The caramel latte I ordered drinks so plastic…wonder why. And the atmosphere is quite creepy. If that’s for the upcoming Halloween then forgive me. Lights are dim there. Thank you for being so eco friendly.
First the hot chocolate tastes like hot water with some chocolate flavor.
Hot dog is bad. Coffee is ok at best
I asked for a straw and was told they don't provide any. I asked how a Cafe doesn't have any straws and then the server gave me attitude about my attitude towards a café not having straws.
All i did was sigh as I got chocolate milk for my toddler didn't want him to spill on himself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Rice Pudding, Sausage
Shawn B
I really try hard to avoid writing negative reviews, but while I fully expect to pay a premium based on the location, for a takeout order of almost $25, I didn't think I'd have to go to Roncesvalles to get more (and far better) food.
Pros: The cashier was very friendly as was the person taking out the garbage, and the washrooms were good.
Cons: $12 for a tiny portion of "veggie chili" (the small cup was more like an appetizer of tomato soup with a few frozen beans & veggies added but zero heat); the $10 egg sandwich didn't have the tomato I asked for and the crust had a clump of lint/fabric in it; one of the cooks was constantly coughing; the order took quite a long while despite being the only customer; and they've got a table inside staffed with two people & posters everywhere to protest for more parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Vk
The veggie burger is awful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Hadar
Nice place in the park for a good meal! We came for lunch and it was great! Good service and good food!
Stopped by for a quick break during a walk in High Park. Ordered two black coffees and a croissant. Unfortunately, the coffee tasted like hot water—completely flat, no depth, no aroma. Easily one of the weakest brews I’ve had in a long time. The croissant was passable, but nothing memorable.
That said, the staff was friendly and service was quick. The café has a nice atmosphere and a good setup for a park-side spot, though it does get loud inside. If you’re here for the location or just need a place to rest, it’s fine—but if you’re hoping for a solid coffee and snack, I’d look elsewhere.
Very friendly service. Place needs a bit of a redo though, including the menu.
Out of options in High Park, but food aint anything to look forward to
Service is a bit slow, but everyone is nice and friendly.
Not bad, but place need a refresh it feels a little dusty and old,
I get that its cafeteria food, but if they make a refresh and a change in the concept will be a really interest place in toronto.
This is more about the owner never spending money to improve.
Becuse the attention is really nice.
Food its just cafeteria not bad but nothing to remember.
But again this is more becuse the ownership not exploring conceps and new menus.
Thank you, have a good time.
I had a terrible experience at this breakfast restaurant. The service was unbelievably slow and the staff were unfriendly and unprofessional. It felt like they didn’t want to be there, let alone serve customers. The place itself was dirty, with crumbs on the tables and floors that looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in ages.
To make matters worse, the staff didn’t look presentable—stained uniforms and messy appearances. It really made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. Overall, a very disappointing visit. I won’t be coming back, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Poutine, Fries, Home Fries
Honestly the food was far too expensive though i know why it has to be was because the cafe has not got enough frequent business to have their prices lower.
I bought I mocha and it was good, the employees were good, friendly and professional and I was very glad that the cafe was open at all through the cold winter so my buddy and I had a warm place to rest and stop at for a while before we returned to the cold outdoors for our epic bicycle event!
Thank you for being there grenadier cafe!
I saw that there was a table with info, papers and petitions to have the vehicle access to high park re-opened and while you may not agree with me that vehicles should have access to high park;
The cafe's prices would be lower if they got more business and had more of a budget to advertise,
I signed the petition for the cause and if you want to aid and support the cause please search petition to have vehicle access to high park re-opened!
I really dont want to pay $20 for french fries and its really sad if any business has to price a piece of pie (or a regular mocha) @ $7
I supported local businesses where I could and I do not go there often though I really do love high park and I definitely recommend it!
If you continue to follow the path from the gates at bloor and high park ave off the road through the park you will arrive at the cafe eventually!
~ Roarr!
Vegetarian options: They had the options of oatmilk for the coffees and other hot drinks
Kid-friendliness: Its really koOol and entertaining how there are decorations like leaves all over the celing / roof and especially little kids will find fun with that
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp that goes to the door
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Oh…if you visit here and want to grab a drink, don’t expect the coffee there. The caramel latte I ordered drinks so plastic…wonder why.
And the atmosphere is quite creepy. If that’s for the upcoming Halloween then forgive me.
Lights are dim there. Thank you for being so eco friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First the hot chocolate tastes like hot water with some chocolate flavor.
Hot dog is bad.
Coffee is ok at best
I asked for a straw and was told they don't provide any. I asked how a Cafe doesn't have any straws and then the server gave me attitude about my attitude towards a café not having straws.
All i did was sigh as I got chocolate milk for my toddler didn't want him to spill on himself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Rice Pudding, Sausage
I really try hard to avoid writing negative reviews, but while I fully expect to pay a premium based on the location, for a takeout order of almost $25, I didn't think I'd have to go to Roncesvalles to get more (and far better) food.
Pros: The cashier was very friendly as was the person taking out the garbage, and the washrooms were good.
Cons: $12 for a tiny portion of "veggie chili" (the small cup was more like an appetizer of tomato soup with a few frozen beans & veggies added but zero heat); the $10 egg sandwich didn't have the tomato I asked for and the crust had a clump of lint/fabric in it; one of the cooks was constantly coughing; the order took quite a long while despite being the only customer; and they've got a table inside staffed with two people & posters everywhere to protest for more parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
The veggie burger is awful
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nice place in the park for a good meal! We came for lunch and it was great! Good service and good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced and mediocre food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
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