Cafe Landwer

The portions were huge, and the dishes were delicious. We really liked them and want to come again. The service was spectacular. Weekends can be challenging for finding a table, but on weekdays, especially after 1 PM, it’s much easier. Most of the breakfast dishes are still available after noon, though some are not.

I had a wonderful experience at Café Landwer! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. I ordered the chicken schnitzel plate, and it was absolutely delicious—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The pasta complemented the dish really well too. My server, Sofia, was amazing! She was attentive, friendly, and made sure I had everything I needed. It’s rare to come across service this good. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food, fair price and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

food is delicious, eggplant dish is so good. schnitzel delicious too. I wish the Turkish coffee had more mud inside. server Saksham was good and polite and it was nice that we came in near closing time and they still sat us! love coming here on New Years Day

Was able to get seated right away in this very busy cafe. Food was great and portions generous. Daniela was my server and managed to perfectly balance paying me attention when I needed it and leaving me to myself, which I appreciate! I can recommend the London Fog and the Croissant Benedict (with turkey bacon and a salad). Love a place that lets you eat lettuce in the morning!

Fantastic breakfast and brunch spot! They have lots of sweet and savory options (and are also mindful of dietary restrictions since there were many nut free, gluten-free, and vegan options). Most of the food is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Their healthy smoothie was one of the best I ever had, would 100% reccommend this place

The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. We were seated right away. The gingerbread hot chocolate, and the Nutella latte were delicious and the food was perfection. We ordered the Brisket Omelet and the Croissant Benedict. Daniela and Adrian were our servers. They were both incredible and very nice. Couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience.

Came here with a buddy for work lunch. Was seated pretty much right away on and our food came out in a timely manner. I got the eggs Benedict and it was delicious. I forgot what she got (see photos) but the portion size was generous and she packed half of it. Overall, was a very pleasant lunch experience.

Our waitress Julie was very friendly and gave us delicious suggestions. The food not only tasted fabulous the presentation was wonderful too! Very clean restaurant and great coffee. We will come here every time we visit Toronto .

The portions were huge, and the dishes were delicious. We really liked them and want to come again. The service was spectacular. Weekends can be challenging for finding a table, but on weekdays, especially after 1 PM, it’s much easier. Most of the breakfast dishes are still available after noon, though some are not.

I had a wonderful experience at Café Landwer! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. I ordered the chicken schnitzel plate, and it was absolutely delicious—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The pasta complemented the dish really well too. My server, Sofia, was amazing! She was attentive, friendly, and made sure I had everything I needed. It’s rare to come across service this good. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food, fair price and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

food is delicious, eggplant dish is so good. schnitzel delicious too. I wish the Turkish coffee had more mud inside. server Saksham was good and polite and it was nice that we came in near closing time and they still sat us! love coming here on New Years Day

Was able to get seated right away in this very busy cafe. Food was great and portions generous. Daniela was my server and managed to perfectly balance paying me attention when I needed it and leaving me to myself, which I appreciate! I can recommend the London Fog and the Croissant Benedict (with turkey bacon and a salad). Love a place that lets you eat lettuce in the morning!

Fantastic breakfast and brunch spot! They have lots of sweet and savory options (and are also mindful of dietary restrictions since there were many nut free, gluten-free, and vegan options). Most of the food is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Their healthy smoothie was one of the best I ever had, would 100% reccommend this place

The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. We were seated right away. The gingerbread hot chocolate, and the Nutella latte were delicious and the food was perfection. We ordered the Brisket Omelet and the Croissant Benedict. Daniela and Adrian were our servers. They were both incredible and very nice. Couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience.

Came here with a buddy for work lunch. Was seated pretty much right away on and our food came out in a timely manner. I got the eggs Benedict and it was delicious. I forgot what she got (see photos) but the portion size was generous and she packed half of it. Overall, was a very pleasant lunch experience.

Our waitress Julie was very friendly and gave us delicious suggestions. The food not only tasted fabulous the presentation was wonderful too! Very clean restaurant and great coffee. We will come here every time we visit Toronto .

Nice spot. Fast service. Good food. We had a latte and a Turkish coffee and they were both delicious.

This restaurant has a lovely interior and decent service. Tragically, I have no kind words for the food. Horrible, I dont know how you can make food this tasteless unintentionally. Sinia Shakshuka: A shakshuka with kebab and eggplant, and a serving of salad. The salad was your standard affair, with a slightly sweet vinegarette. Nothing offensive. The shakshuka was bad. The entire thing was underseasoned, and even after a generous shake of salt and pepper it was still bland. It was a challenge to finish. I would've left it unfinished if I weren't hungry.

First meal in Toronto! And one completely by accident. We were on our way to the Taylor Swift concert (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), needed food, and just picked this random spot because there was no wait and it looked cute and inviting. And it was! There's a nice, unpretentious old worldly vibe inside, and one of us had an espresso martini for the first time in decades because she needed a little energy boost for Tay-Tay. Damn those things are good. For dinner, one of us got the Bolognese and the other one got the sabich bowl. Our kiddo got a pretty sweet looking plate of mac and cheese with a fancy pasta shape (campanelle!) and what looked and tasted like an actual béchamel-based situation. The Bolognese was unfortunately a bit disappointing; while the sauce had a lot of meat, the tomato base was way too acidic, so it tasted slightly off. We loved the sabich bowl except that the poached eggs were slightly undercooked so that was, well, gross. The only major red flag of the evening was the comedy-skit conversation we had with one guy about the "roselah," which took unnecessarily long to both understand and order. We guess that they're freshly made so you can't really pick and choose and it took forever for us to get them when we were already itching to leave, so that was frustrating. When they finally came out (half halvah half nutella), they were good but so hot you could barely enjoy them. This is supposed to be one of their signature things? A little finesse please! Anyway, the craziest part of the night is that we were seated next to another couple also on their way to Taylor Swift (bracelets) and we started chatting with them and the guy told us that the cafe actually started in Israel. We had literally never heard of this place and looked it up afterwards and it's true. AND it turns out that one of our cousin's went to school with an heir of the founder. Apparently there are also some other locations in the US, and we just can't believe that it never was on our radar before. Small world! So even though we had more of a 3.5 star experience, we're rounding up to 4 stars for the personal connection and we'd like to go back to another location at some point. In whichever case, the price is right, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food is good enough with the potential to (hopefully) be really good.

Great selection of food especially for pescatarian, vegan or vegetarian. Service is good too. The only thing that I would recommend is that the kitchen staff pay more attention and check the order properly. We asked for mushrooms as extra in the falafel burger but they missed adding it and we also asked for extra crispy fries and they came soggy!

Put us on their wait list, but not seeing the confirmation. Hopefully it's not too busy by the time we walk over. At cafe Lander just after 10am. It's so cold outside to have to wait at all. It's a 15 waitlist for a seat. Join the waitlist when you arrive. The Yelp online wait list doesn't line up to the restaurant's wait list. Wishing we had gone somewhere else now with it only being 40 degrees outside. Hoping this place is good and worthy of a wait out in the cold. Seated by 10:27am. Sab is waiting on us. Grabbed some Nutella latte with oat milk, Berlin 1919 tea with a side of green tea, croissant Benedict with turkey back, Landwer's Greek yogurt, chocolate babka, mezza platter. Added two fresh squeezed OJs to help boost our immunity since it's rather chilly here. C$111.25 / $79.95. The chocolate babka has a lot of chocolate swirled throughout it, not too bad. The pastry didn't do a lot for me though and wasn't as good as the croissants here look. The yogurt is good, light dusting of granola. A good amount of fruit. The Nutella latte is good, as is the Berlin 1919 tea. The cinnamon stick, sliced of orange and ginger and lemongrass and sage is pretty good with green tea leaves. The pita is soft and billowy, outside is soft and squishy. The fried halloumi and humus are just okay, as is the lebneh, would be better for me with zaatar seasoning on it. The hummus is super bland to us. The garlic tomato sauce with the Halloumi is good as is the red pepper on the lebneh. The croissant turkey bacon Benedict is good, the croissant was a nice change than the usual English muffin. The fresh squeezed OJ is so yummy. It tastes just squeeze The service is good here.

We tried a few different items that were delicious! The one that stole our hearts was the Sinia Shakshuka. It was ultra-flavorful and felt like the best kind of comfort food while somehow being not too heavy. Service was prompt and friendly, and the food was prepared relatively quickly for how busy they were at the time. It felt lively inside the restaurant with nearly every table full. We were lucky enough to put our name on the wait-list ahead of time so the wait wasn' bad when we arrived. Would recommend!

As an American, I loved this place! It felt so cozy and the service was amazing. They also serve alcohol, which is great for my morning mimosas. The food was also great. I got the chicken schnitzel, but the bread stole the show. I remember they had an interesting check in process with a kiosk but it was effective. The wait wasn't too bad, but boy does this place get busy! I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Was visiting downtown and was in the mood for some food. Tons of paid parking and public transportation. The service was top notch and the waiter and the team was super friendly and on point. I had a the falafel. I had to say this was probably the best falafel I have had. Cooked perfectly and was so light and fluffy. I could have eaten both orders of it. I also had the chicken swarma plate. The chicken was super moist and you could taste all the spices. It was a decent portion and not over cooked. If came with hummus which was a nice size portion and was very fluffy and creamy. You can tells it's home made and not store bought. It also came with the Israel salad. Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions. Needed a bit more salt for my taste . But it was freshly made and cut. This is a good place to go to get some authentic food.

Worth the wait! Food was flavorful and fun to share. The drinks were yummy! It was busy but they move people pretty quickly. You can also get takeout.

So, I have been a regular at Cafe Landwer for last 6-7 years, visiting various locations. This location never fails to disappoint me. Proximity from my work I happen to visit this location as I love the food. So to be clear I love the food, so even after disastrous service experience I keep visiting Cafe Landwer. Now , lets talk about consistently rude, entitled staff. Last visit, I ordered chestnut ravioli and a side of potatoes. I also ordered famous ice tea, I also specifically asked for water to be served. After that I was served with my ice tea, so I requestedthe lady checking people in for a glass of water, she served me, next was the food, one person served me food and ask for anything else( kind guy). I tried my food and wanted some condiments, kept looking around for my server who didn't even coem to me until I put my cutlery down. I had to call another server for the check as I was now over with waiting for my server to see me. Only for the check she came expecting tip. Me being in a position to be providing constructive feedback, after paying my bill without tip, mentioned HER, I didn't tip this time but would like to share why I didnot. I mentioned both reasons and her response was " well, I was busy and our tips are shared so this doesn't affect me at all" So the server was not only incompetent but also careless of her job. Not sure why servers in GTA feel entitled of tips, wheb they are too busy to SERVE! To owners/ management: while tip sharing is a good practice for overall service but people like her, are taking away from other harding working employees, or servers like who actually served me( going above and beyond) . Servers should be respectful and shouldn't be treating people differently and rudely

Awesome little coffee shop! The place has a nice, uptown, college-esque aesthetic combined with some scrumptious food! I really enjoyed the Landwer shakshuka which came with freshly baked bread, poached eggs marinated in a hearty sauce, a refreshing salad, and yogurt. My friend ordered the Sinia shakshuka (+$3.00) which was similar to the Landwer shakshuka but came with beef and lamb kebabs. (As a side note, being from the US the exchange rate worked in my favor, which dramatically reduced the cost of the meal! We each paid approximately $35 Canadian which is about $25 USD.) My only gripe is that you have to scan a QR code on your table to use an electronic menu. While the concept is nice ("order online straight to your table, no need to wait on a server!"), the user interface is a bit tedious so I actually preferred ordering from the server face-to-face. However, because the server came a tad infrequently, my friend and I ended up waiting for about 10 minutes, both to order and to pay. (However, this comment might be specific to my experience/server and does not necessarily reflect upon Cafe Landwer as a whole.) All in all, I enjoyed my visit and would 100% return if I were a local resident! I might even bring a book to read.

I usually dislike places that have too many stuff in their menus from varied cuisines because I feel like they won't get any of them right. Despite this, I was pleasantly surprised by cafe landwer. The food was amazing, in the mezze platter the baba ghanoush was to die for. The burger was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The pastries were heavenly and the drinks refreshing. Service was a bit lacking, it was hard getting their attention. The restaurant itself was very clean but nothing special

Walked here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Was quite busy as expected, waited about 40 minutes for a table for 2. Great ambiance and space. Got the halloumi shakshuka, a rose ravioli and smashed potatoes. Potatoes definitely could've been seasoned more but still tasty. Overall great experience, would come back

A friend of mine really wanted to try this place because he had heard that this is a go-to place for brunch in Toronto. We decided on a Sunday morning that we wanted to try this place out and were hoping to get a reservation for 10 people.. I know it was very opitimistic of us. Cafe Landwer does take reservations but only for parties up to 6, if you are more then you have to put your name on the waitlist. My friend went to their location and put our names down assuming that it would take them more than an hour considering how last minute this was, but to our surprise the table was ready in 30mins! The staff were very kind and made arrangements to make sure we were all sitting together. Now let's talk about their food, to start off I would highly recommend their Nutella Cream Hot Chocolate, it is as good as it sounds!! For food, I got their roast beef grilled sandwich which had thinly sliced roast beef sautéed with caramelized onions, parsley and mushrooms, with pickles and garlic aioli. It was really good and the portion was pretty big!! My friend also tried their feta and olives grilled sandwich which was pretty nice as well, it came with a side of salad. My next favourite thing from here was their Mediterranean Shakshuka which had Feta cheese, eggplant and parsley. So delicious!! I can't wait to go back there the next time I'm in town :)

Family was visiting Toronto for the weekend and came across Cafe Landwer. We had to wait a few minutes for a table as it was very busy. The menu is very diverse and something for everyone! The food was very tasty and fresh. The service was very friendly and responsive and the prices were fair. We would definitely recommend it!!

I've been to this restaurant a few times and I love the general vibe of this place. The service is quite fast and the servers are friendly. My favorite dish to get is the chicken shawarma hummus bowl. It's spicy and flavorful. Love it. Would definitely visit again!

Saw it driving toward my destination in the am, and remember seeing a recommendation about it during the week. Conveniently near the ballet, I came out and went for dinner. A glass of bubbly and a sandwich perfect for the night. Schnitzel Sandwich was delicious and a large one. I felt very happy with this meal. I definitely will come back.

Adrian was our waiter and he was so amazing. Very efficient and pleasant and knowledgeable. Our foods came out piping hot and he gave us some great recommendations when we ordered our food. The 3 types of shashukas were so delicious. And the types of breads were so fresh and moist. I would recommend this place if you want delicious food and great customer service!

It's been years since I've been here but it truly never disappoints. Visited for a late lunch at 1:30pm on Saturday and the place was busy! I've tried a few items on the menu but always seem to gravitate toward the shakshukas. It looks small but is actually very filling. The coffee and drinks were also very good. My friend from out of town was very pleased with Landwer, especially the food and service. Great location too. You just can't go wrong here!

Cafe Landwer, located on University Avenue, caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences. Their extensive menu is a testament to their commitment to satisfying every palate. In a culinary landscape where restaurants without a clear focus often struggle, Cafe Landwer defies the odds and thrives. This beloved cafe has undoubtedly become a favored destination for both locals and tourists alike. With an expansive menu offering a wide range of options, it's no surprise that Cafe Landwer is a hit among visitors to the area. The diversity of their offerings ensures that there's something to please everyone, whether you're a fan of savory brunch classics or have a sweet tooth that craves their delightful pastries and desserts.

You know a dish is good when the whole table orders it! Brunch at cafe landwer is incredible. With a few locations throughout GTA now, you have to visit to try for yourself! They have so many different options on their menu, including vegan and gluten free. We ordered Halloumi Shakshuka, Landwer's Shakshuka, Sinia Shakshuka, and Mediterranean Shakshuka. I love the decor inside and lots of different seating too!

I really had high expectations from Cafe Landwer. Seeing it all over Toronto made me think it'd be amazing, but unfortunately I was disappointed to say the least. Being my first time going, I wasn't sure about the queuing and how it worked, so just put myself in the back of the queue and waited. Only after a few other people joined the line did I notice you had to sign in, and when I jokingly mentioned it to the front that I didn't realise then the staff looked at me blankly and said "you should've known". We got our seat after about an hour of waiting, and it was a seat outside. I mentioned that I don't mind waiting for a seat inside and they said to me , "it's either this or nothing" which was soon followed by another couple being sat inside. We ordered the halloumi shakshuka and eggs Benedict. The eggs were overcooked in both and not runny at all far from the expectations of a simple poached egg, the hollandaise sauce on the eggs benny was bland and tasteless and the general meal just had no flavour whatsoever. We also ordered two coffees which, despite asking for multiple times, only came near the end of our meal. Generally really disappointed and will not be dining here again.

We went here on a Wednesday for breakfast around 8:20am since it was next to our hotel and there was already a long wait! We didn't get seated with our food until around 8:51am. We got the Merguez Shakshouks and the Landwer's Famous Schnitzel. It was my first time trying Mediterranean food, so I didn't really know what to expect. The Merguez Shakshouks basically comes with a big piece of bread and you're supposed to tip pieces off and dip it in the soup it comes with. The soup has a lot of toppings so that helped make it more filling. The Landwer's Famous Schnitzel was cool too, but is a very plain and simple dish since it's basically just a crispy breaded chicken breast with your choice of side. I'd recommend this place for the experience! It seems like a popular place that many tourists probably visit since it's right next to a hotel. The food wasn't bad either, but I'm just not familiar with Mediterranean food.

Came here before a Jays game. A bit of a line but pro-tip you can check in on the Yelp app before you get there, and start the queue process. Big menu. Good service. I had a tasty chicken shawarma sandwich.

Very disappointed with this one. I wanted to treat my wife to a nice brunch and took her to Cafe Landwer. We ended up ordering the Shakshuka, eggs Benedict and two cappuccinos. The service was okay.. quite slow to be honest. Once our shakshuka arrived, the eggs were overdone and not runny. The cappuccinos also didn't arrive till we almost finished our food, even though we reminded the waiters twice. Flavouring was okay, but could have been a little better. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be coming back.

I have only been here once for lunch, but the shakshouka was really good. I got it with the foccacia bread which reminded me of garlic naan. There was garlic on the bread and it was big and round and flat, and the bread itself was nice and fluffy/spongey. I had ordered the shakshouka with eggplant and feta. The feta is on the salty side. Ambiance here is really nice. They don't take reservations for lunch but used the Waitlist feature on the Yelp app and our table was ready when we arrived!!

Everything our party of 6 had was excellent. Most impressive was the super fun kids menu breakfast which served fruits veggies snacks and Nutella in a little ice cube tray. Our kids have been raving about it for weeks! I really enjoyed my falafel and my dad loved his shawarma. Wish we could go back soon.

This spot is walkable from Rogers Centre. If you go through Yelp, you can join the waitlist (they don't seem to be able to take reservations). We ordered a variety of food. The kids enjoyed folding up their menus into the boxes. I loved that fresh veggies were served with some of their meals. My favorite was the Arais - beef kabob in pita, cut into quarters, and deep-fried and the crushed potatoes - small potatoes, smashed, and deep-fried. We also tried the shakshuka, which is a must at this joint. Rich, flavorful tomato sauce that you soak up with their fresh bread. Yum! (FYI - the burgers are more of a beef kabob patty than a burger patty). I didn't love that most of our food was served on big wooden planks. It just took up so much room on the table. And OH MY GOSH - that chocolate babka is phenomenal. I bought it for the next day, but ended up devouring that night. So much chocolate spread between the endless layers. You must try it!

Went there for a brunch with friends and everything was soooo delicious. We all got sad when we all started to get full because we still wanted to keep tasting the food. But I ordered a Jerusalem from the menu and it was one of the best grilled sandwiches I have ever had in my life. The service was also amazing. The ambience was very vibrant.

The food was delicious. Service was also excellent. Our server did give us alot of information about the menu.

Its is a staple in Toronto, it has been in the community for decades. I was really excited to go here. Don't expect to just walk in. They have a very efficient reservation check in system. For a party of 2 on a Friday at 11am it took 10-15 mins. Not bad at all. This is one of those places you can probably have a different item on the menu every time you visit and it become your new favorite dish. I went with the Shakshuka it seems to be a popular dish. It was massive, could probably feed a small family. It was huge cask iron that cones with salad and large piece of bread. I left stuffed. Also it was very reasonably priced. My partner had a sandwich which looked equally delicious. She also indulged in the baked good (they have a pastry/bakery menu as well.) The food experience was great overall. The area of opportunity is because they are getting people in and out due to the high demand the staff is moving 70 mph. Was missing utensils on table and took a few ask to final get some.

Came back after almost a year and I got their halloumi shakshuka and florentine eggs benedict on two separate occasions. These were both early breakfast and I'm grateful they're opened early for people getting off of night shift in the area. I don't know why but I find that their Yorkdale location has better shakshuka - maybe it's just me but I found A&U's halloumi shakshuka a bit lacking in spices and saltiness so I did have to put a quite of salt to compensate. I did like the fluffy bread. For their florentine eggs benedict, I got this one because they were out their salmon. The white bread they use is very carb-y and thick. The eggs were poached to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was very creamy. I felt their smashed potatoes were on the burnt side with the potato skin literally black so I had to separate them. Service has consistently been great but I do feel the quality of food can be improved. Really beautiful space and clean washrooms.

Came here for the first time and got the Landwer's Pancake. Loved how crispy the pancakes were! The ambiance was really nice, well lit, and the decor really fit the vibe of the whole restaurant! Since it is a popular place, had to wait about 30mins to get in! So make sure to put your name down on the waiting list!

Café Landwer is a chain restaurant and the food is very consistent and pretty good. I tried the lamb kofta this time which came with a choice of your side, some seasoned raw red onions, and 2 peppers. I would recommend this as well as the chicken shawarma or rose butternut squash.

Just WOW - loved every bit of it - the rustico omelette was great. Wait times and lines are long but worth it!

For me , this place was a 3 stars. I got the Sinia Shakshuka and friend got the plant based Shakshuka. Mine was with kebab and eggplant in tomato sauce with two eggs. Hers was falafels that were made a little different than other places - it had a green filling. She got focaccia bread +1.50 Pros - I liked the ambience , super chill to eat brunch here with your friends - I liked you could get on the wait list from yelp . This was super helpful and decreased the wait time - I liked how you could pre order on your phone and also pay. It was strange though cause the waitress still offered to take our order so we were a little confused - visually the dishes were so appealing :) - portion sizes were good and very filling Cons for me- the Sinia Shakshuka with beef kebab/ eggplant was a little dry. I suspect this could be due to how I ordered the egg which was more cooked than runny - this might be personal preference but salad didn't have much dressing . I ended up putting the tahini sauce in the salad gaving it more flavour lol - services was nonexistent . Our server disappeared mid way through our brunch. We tried to wave other servers down and it took three tries I'll likely come back to try other dishes at same/ another location :)

I forgot to take a picture of my food because it was after work and I was starving but the angel hair rosé is sooo good. The actual restaurant itself has a very unique vibe. The only thing I'd say kind of ruined the experience was the service. My friend asked for water maybe 5 times before we were able to get a refill.

Great spot on University Ave. one of the best places I've been to for breakfast... ever! Food is unique and not just the traditional breakfast you get every where else. Portions are huge and food is of hight quality! Service is top notch, they were very kind and made every stride to ensure we were taken care of! Will for sure be back

Delicious breakfast! We ordered breakfast for two which provided a visually and gastronomically delightful meal. The bread was delicious, the spreads yummm, and was more than our tummies could handle. Our son ordered the waffles and he devoured them. It seems like it can get busy there but check in from tell was great! Highly recommended!

Excellent location with great outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Farmers Breakfast was delicious and the Babka is probably one of the best. The range of coffee styles is surprising. The staff was great. Looking forward to my next visit.

Awesome! Everything was perfect, food, atmosphere and the vibes! Also the service was friendly and great!

Great convenient place to eat Highly recommended Chicken Shawarma Plate Great service Animated ambiance

Loved the vibe and food here at landwer. Really great breads. Desserts are so good especially the babkas and the halva ice cream was too die for!! Enough for four moderately hungry people or for really really hungry two people!! We were wise to do Yelp wait list before coming here. Otherwise expect a long wait time. It's pretty busy! The service can improve tremendously. Our waiter wasn't interested and was doing a poor job. One of our friends who's a frequent here said he had the exact same experience with the same waiter another time. I really hope they can improve.

Cafe Landwer is a great restaurant in Toronto! Their breakfast is delicious, and their food is always great quality. This location does not disappoint - and unlike their Avenue location, service is much faster here (gotta cater to the downtown rush!). This is a great bet if you need delicious eats in a nice atmosphere!

Came here for brunch to try their shakshuka and boy did it deliver. I went for the merguez shakshuka (19.95) that came with sausage, tomatoes, and onions and found it absolutely delicious. The fresh chala bread fit perfectly with the dish as well and really put it together. The service was also great as well and the restaurant itself had a very comfy Cafe vibe to it. I found their food delicious and definitely would like to come back again the next time I'm in the area!

We came here one weekday after work and the place was packed. I'd recommend using the waitlist feature on yelp so you don't get stuck waiting for a table. For an appetizer we ordered the Sabbich Bowl and I think it was the highlight of the meal. There was so much flavour in the bowl with the egg, roasted potatoes, and eggplant with so many sauces on top. Every bite was bursting with flavour and no too bites were the same. The bread was also really fresh with a nice chewy texture. For my main course I got a Shawarma Plate and I was quite happy with it. The chicken and the rice were both seasoned very well, but I would have liked some vegetables in the dish. My partner ordered a Sinia Kebab and we were shocked by how big it was. The bread bowl was really filling and she had no chance of finishing all the food. The beef skewers and the vegetables inside the bowl were all bursting with flavour. The side salad was really fresh and a nice addition to the meal. Overall we had a great experience here. All the food was delicious, the prices were very reasonable, and the portions were just what we needed. The staff are all friendly and the service was good. We'll definitely be back here again!

BELIEVE THE HYPE! There I said it! Cafe Landwer was everything we expected it to be...and more. Sinfully scrumptious almond and butter croissants. Decadent mochas and cappuccinos, expertly decorated with love and care. It has come a long way from turn of the century Berlin where Mr. Moshe Landwer founded his small café attracting that city's socialites. In less than five years Cafe Landwer's presence in the Toronto scene would multiply significantly, growing from its first Thornhill location to four locations across the city to serve hungry and thirsty Torontonians lapping it up with lineups out the door. It was well worth the wait.

Great selection of good including a wide range of vegetarian options. Friendly staff and good service.

This was possibly one of the worst experiences I had dining at a place ever! We put our names on the waitlist at around 11:30am on yelp and waited all the way till 1 ish before I saw our number kept going from 1 back to two. I went in to talk to the host because the wait was ridiculous. She told us that because we didn't check in, they kept putting tables ahead of us, and I was so confused. I wasn't aware you had to check in first, or else they would just keep bumping you down the list as they assumed you weren't there. My understanding is that if you put your name on the waitlist, they will text you when the table is ready. We waited nearly 1 hour and 40 mins before getting the text and only after I checked in. When we went in, they told us that they only had a table outside ready and pointed to the yellow table under the shade. Since it was under the shade we said okay to sitting outside. As we walked over to that table, another server seated someone else there and proceeded to sit us at a table directly under the sun. I told her we were promised that yellow table and she said that there are no other tables inside or outside and I would have to wait some more. At this point it was approaching 2 hours of waiting and I was fed up, so we sat down in the hot sun. There were no physical menus on the table and no one came by telling us what to do. We saw a sign with a qr code on the table and started scanning that to see the menu. We noticed that a lot of the breakfast items were missing like the egg bennies and the shakshoukas. We assumed it was just sold out and proceeded to place our order through the app. It was one of those apps where you can order and pay directly on your phone first. I paid already when I noticed the table in front of us ordering eggs benny with their PHYSICAL MENUS. I waved to our server and told him that we didn't see any of the eggs benny items on the digital menu and we already ordered and paid assuming that the item was so old. Not only did he not apologize, he just flat out told us 'well you should have ordered through me and not through the app, that is just for those who want to pick up and takeout". WHY IS THERE A QR CODE AND AN OPTION TO PAY ONLINE AT A TABLE WHEN IT IS FOR TAKEOUT ONLY?! LIKE WHY WOULD WE TAKEOUT IF WE WAITED 2 HOURS TO BE SEATED?! I saw absolutely no logic to that and I told him that the digital menu was missing items and he didn't care. I asked him to refund me back my online order and give us proper menus so we can order through him. This whole fiasco added on another 30 minutes to our wait for our food. The table that sat at our original yellow table finished eating before we even got our food, and we came at the same time they did. It was absolutely ridiculous. We also had to keep flagging for our water to be refilled too. Let's talk about the food for a bit, I got the farmers breakfast and it was mid. This is my second time dining at landwer and again the food was just mediocre. Nothing too special and of course by the time my food came out, my whole dining experience was already ruined by the messy waiting system and service. I will not be returning here ever!