Cafe Neon

Service was wonderful, workers were attentive and never left you with a question for longer than five minutes. The food was wonderful and new to my taste buds and I left happy and full!!!

service was so phenomenal! they had an issue with their freezer and couldn’t prepare our meal so they gave us baked goods while we waited on an update. our server comped our beverages and baked goods because they weren’t able to prepare our meal. really sweet staff and great service! can’t wait to go back and try their breakfast sandwich

The people here were lovely. They genuinely care about their customers ❤ The vibe and coffee were great and the food was good too. Felt happy that they had vegan options in baked items as well as in their menu.

The egg & sausage (without cheese) breakfast sandwich was great, the bun was soft and the sauce was spicy. The service was quick for take-out.

Very cute atmosphere with lots of seating both in the front and back. The staff was very attentive and kind, and I could see that that service was being given to all of the other patrons as well. I got the breakfast bagel, which was actually really good! In so many places something like that would be so simple but they put their own spin on it and it was really good. Coffee was well-made and we both really enjoyed our breakfasts. Got a fresh baked croissant on the way out and it was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Came for Brunch and ordered full breakfast, w smoked sausage, with fresh butter beans and side pancakes. Breakfast was fairly standard but delicious, but the real star was the pancakes. Must try. Also ordered a few lattes which were ok nothing to write home about, and weirdly came in a tall water glass instead of a mug. Wife also ordered a mimosa, which never came, disappointing. Overall pretty decent spot, not a ton of seating but quaint and cozy.

This cafe is an absolute hidden gem. I'm surprised I don't see more reviews! If you want to feel like you've arrived at your besties house to be made a delicious meal this is the place for you. The staff are so welcoming and unpretentious, just very nice kind people who genuinely care about your experience. The food was amazing, I definitely recommend the Eggs Cilbur, the chimichurri is so tasty and eggs cooked to perfection. Will be back for more! Thank you staff

The atmosphere, staff, music, food and overall experience were good. Cozy Mediterranean cafe / restaurant on Queen Street. This is my first time having lunch / brunch here. Cappuccino is very good with a strong ☕ taste. Mushroom & cheese peinirli was tasty with cheese and portobello mushroom and freshly made. I enjoyed it and had a good experience!

Service was wonderful, workers were attentive and never left you with a question for longer than five minutes. The food was wonderful and new to my taste buds and I left happy and full!!!

service was so phenomenal! they had an issue with their freezer and couldn’t prepare our meal so they gave us baked goods while we waited on an update. our server comped our beverages and baked goods because they weren’t able to prepare our meal. really sweet staff and great service! can’t wait to go back and try their breakfast sandwich

The people here were lovely. They genuinely care about their customers ❤ The vibe and coffee were great and the food was good too. Felt happy that they had vegan options in baked items as well as in their menu.

The egg & sausage (without cheese) breakfast sandwich was great, the bun was soft and the sauce was spicy. The service was quick for take-out.

Very cute atmosphere with lots of seating both in the front and back. The staff was very attentive and kind, and I could see that that service was being given to all of the other patrons as well. I got the breakfast bagel, which was actually really good! In so many places something like that would be so simple but they put their own spin on it and it was really good. Coffee was well-made and we both really enjoyed our breakfasts. Got a fresh baked croissant on the way out and it was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Came for Brunch and ordered full breakfast, w smoked sausage, with fresh butter beans and side pancakes. Breakfast was fairly standard but delicious, but the real star was the pancakes. Must try. Also ordered a few lattes which were ok nothing to write home about, and weirdly came in a tall water glass instead of a mug. Wife also ordered a mimosa, which never came, disappointing. Overall pretty decent spot, not a ton of seating but quaint and cozy.

This cafe is an absolute hidden gem. I'm surprised I don't see more reviews! If you want to feel like you've arrived at your besties house to be made a delicious meal this is the place for you. The staff are so welcoming and unpretentious, just very nice kind people who genuinely care about your experience. The food was amazing, I definitely recommend the Eggs Cilbur, the chimichurri is so tasty and eggs cooked to perfection. Will be back for more! Thank you staff

The atmosphere, staff, music, food and overall experience were good. Cozy Mediterranean cafe / restaurant on Queen Street. This is my first time having lunch / brunch here. Cappuccino is very good with a strong ☕ taste. Mushroom & cheese peinirli was tasty with cheese and portobello mushroom and freshly made. I enjoyed it and had a good experience!

The service is good, and the food is simply amazing. We ordered the pancakes, which were delicious and perfectly prepared. The ambiance of the place adds to the overall experience.

Fantastic spot! Love Cafe Neon so much. I've become a "regular" now and have to say I'd be lost without them at lunch time. Due to my "vegetarianism" I gravitate toward their delicious salads; salmon nicoise and/or red lentil falafel salad. Both equally satisfying. Always fresh! Always friendly! There's seating indoors and out. Go today- and tell them Justin sent you. J/K sort of...

It's a very nice place for brunch, I saw many Turkish-sounding food names on the menu (I don't know where the owner of the place is from). Excellent lovely waiters. Very affordable price excluding cocktails

Stopped in to Cafe Neon this past Saturday while on the hunt for a chill place to have breakfast. From the moment I walked in, I really felt comfortable. I love the ambiance, and the food was great. Also, any place that has me using Shazam often to get an idea of what songs are playing is aces in my book.

Ordered Uber Eats from Cafe Neon this morning- the "Brunch it up!" option was an optional add on for potatoes. It cost $5, both orders placed had this. Upon receiving the two orders, it appeared to contain the equivalent of 1 potato split between them. What's a single potato cost, like $0.80? We paid $10. That's completely insane. Will never ever eat here again ever, unless I want to sell a kidney for potatoes.

This quirky, hipstery brunch spot made me feel like I was right at home in NYC. It doesn't look very expansive when you first walk in, but just keep walking back to the dining room and there's a cute space tucked away back there. The menu had some classic brunch options--eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc--and some more unusual selections, so there was something for everyone. I was intrigued by the eggs benny with pulled pork on a scone so I ordered that. My mom got the smoked trout sandwich which also sounded interesting. My Benedict wasn't the best one I've ever had, but the eggs were poached perfectly and the scone was different and added a nice crunchiness. I was honestly not a huge fan of the pork; it tasted a little bland. The rosemary potatoes it came with were stellar though. They were crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and had a nice hint of rosemary. My mom's smoked trout was really good--it was similar to smoked salmon but a bit lighter and less salty, and it went nicely with the sesame bagel. I also got a latte which was huge and perfectly foamy. Also, the food came out very quickly. I'd come back here if I were in the neighborhood! Everyone in my family was pleased with their meal.

Food: 3 Stars Service: 4 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars We tried to go to Mildred's but it was a 2 hour wait so we decided to try out another spot in the area. This place received some pretty good reviews so Cafe Neon it is. The wait was a much more reasonable 15 minutes so we were happy. We ordered the Eggs Benny, the Neon breakfast and a side of pancakes. I think the best word to describe the food here is that it is alright. I have had better and I have had worse. The blueberry pancakes were kind of weird as there were only 3-4 blueberries on the entire pancake and they were lined up neatly in a particular area like it was done purposely. It was kind of fluffy but felt a bit dry without syrup. The flavour on the Eggs Benny was more on the bland side and the scone that the egg was sitting on top of was a bit difficult to cut through. Finally the scrambled eggs in the Neon breakfast was a bit dry and the sausages were in a flat patty shape and definitely not as juicy as regular sausages. The service was pretty good. The servers were responsive and friendly. The wait for food was not too bad either. The cafe is in the front of the store with a few seats along the wall. The restaurant itself is in the back. One weird thing is that their menu does not have the drinks that they serve in the front on them. There is probably a reason for it but just found it inconvenient. It was an enjoyable experience here but I am not sure I would go out of my way to have brunch here again. At least not until I have tried other places in the area first.

After a few days of eating deep fried, heavy, carb-filled dishes, I was craving some lighter fare and greens. Enter Cafe Neon. I wanted to wander Ossington and Queen Streets for the day and stumbled upon Cafe Neon just as I was getting hungry. After I peaked their menu on Yelp, I decided to go on in. The place at first seemed really small. The front has a large barista counter where you can go up to order and a few tables off to the side. If you go to the back though they have a ton of other tables that are great for larger groups. I ordered an iced almond milk latte and the seasonal bowl (kale, beets, chickpeas, red cabbage, raisins, berries, and added chicken souvlaki). The portions are huge! I expected a small lil baby salad bowl, but instead I got a large papa bear bowl. No complaints here. I was able to finish most of it since I was so hungry. It was delicious. It was dressed with an orange sesame dressing which I need to recreate at home. It was so good. After powering through my bowl, I stuck around for a bit to get some work done. They didn't seem to mind that I hung around on my laptop for a little bit longer, which I really appreciated. Luckily the table I was at had an outlet right underneath, so I didn't have to move from where I was sitting. Win win. The bathrooms are downstairs (mind you, some really steep stairs), so if you're unable to get down/up stairs, you won't be able to access the bathrooms unfortunately. Other than that, service was great and friendly. Food came out very quickly. And I really enjoyed my iced coffee and seasonal bowl. It was a great way to start my Friday. Thank Cafe Neon!

Cafe Neon is so underrated! Their iced americanos are my absolute fave. One of the only places that doesn't completely water them down. The location is beautiful and the team is always super nice. Savoury brunch is really good too.

4.5 stars I walked by during my lunch break and saw soup of the day sign. I love soups so I went in to ask what the soup special was. It was a tomato with chick peas and lentils topped off with some sort of sour cream. I didn't wait long and paid $6.25 for a container to go. It came with crustinis if you like to dip some sort of bread into your soup and I thought the soup was delicious! There were crunchy pieces of chick peas and flavourful. I would definetly love to come back and try more

Gord and I had brunch at Cafe Neon, in our 'hood. Our neighbours said it was good so we thought we'd check it out. I thought it was just a coffee shop but if you go down the long hallway, there's lots more seating area. Gord ordered Eggs Benny with the Ontario rainbow trout. He said it was good but he wasn't crazy about the scone. I tried a couple of his potatoes and they were good! Unfortunately Gord liked them too and didn't leave any behind (as he usually does). I ordered the Stacked Pancakes (I like pancakes but rarely have them). The meal was good and I'd get it again. I'd never tried real Greek yoghurt before and I was surprised at how firm it was. I discovered I wasn't all that fussy for it so would ask them to hold it next time. The servers were friendly and took good care of us.

Cafe Neon Yet another spot on my list I finally got to. On the perfect sunny Sunday too. There's a large seating space in the back so don't be fooled by the mini area in the front. The menu for brunch is pretty standard: a big breakfast, omelettes and bennies. I opted for the standard breakfast with chicken sausage. I always worry about ordering sausages because you know that can be so hit and miss. This was surprisingly delicious and not what I expected. Definitely in house or at least not the norm. The customer service is a little all over the place. I wasn't sure at one point where our server had gone. Food is solid!

3.5 stars ... solid lunch and lots of decent items at reasonable prices. Cafe Neon is popular... even on a weekday lunch, you can find this spot quite filled up and on a weekend, I've been told that the wait is easily 30+ minutes. Though it is not a big spot, you can find a table of 4 still works in the back. Another plus of this spot is that the front does coffees to go... I didnt give it a shot (I had a great flat white further west at Major Treat), it's a spot I can try out next time. Most of the seating is behind in another room and the coffee take out area is in front. I got lucky and was seated quickly in a super cozy spot. I think most people would not like it as it was just stool seating in the front window. For me, it works as I got to dog and people watch while eating my lunch. The place is really low key and casual... its not hipsterish but I could easily see other people suggest it is. I would say it's more of a casual local and low key spot. The service here is a bit ... scattered and not because they didnt care but because all tables were super filled and they were trying to move the tables quickly. They're nice but just really busy. We got our order in but we did wait a bit long seeing how we ordered the vegetarian seasonal salad bowl and a soup & sandwich. I would say the kitchen was probably just trying to push so many orders out. Seasonal Bowl (Vegetarian) - I saw another person said this was flavourless so I was worried ordering this. I think my bowl was far better than theirs then. Mine was nicely dressed with a light vinaigrette and there was a ton of variety of vegetables. Sprouted grains, rocket, green sprouts, beets, kale, sweet potato, almonds ... the list goes on. It was a BIG and brightly coloured salad... Loved the variety and did I say it was BIG? HUGE. Great portion for the costs... one of the better ones for this side of Toronto. Did I like it more than Veghed or The Goods which is nearby? No... not quite. It was just missing a flavour wow compared to the other 2. THOUGH I would have no problems ordering this any time. 3.5/5 Pulled Pork Sandwich - This one was far more smokier than I was expecting out of a little cafe... and that's not a bad thing. It was tender pork that had a good smokey flavour. How do they do it without a smoker? I dunno but it was a good sandwich especially with the onion bread, chipotle mayo, slaw, and coffee bbq sauce. The sandwich bun seemed a bit smaller but it's under $10. Can't really complain for Toronto. 4/5 Mushroom Soup - A really nice bowl who's flavour looks far better than looks. It looks more like a murkish grey puddle. With a lot of chopped mushrooms in it, it was very savoury and had tons of bold flavour. I felt the chef probably was heavy handed with the black pepper so it was probably a bit too much spice to it than I would have liked. Still an enjoyable soup. 3.5/5 Overall, this is a great spot to try if you're in the area and looking for a solid and affordable meal. There's a decent amount of options for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores so you can always find something. Just be a bit patient for the food and all would be fine.

Currently sitting at Cafe Neon angry at my girlfriend for still having food left to eat and angry at myself for eating my breakfast too fast. We both got the eggs benedict with pulled pork and a side of blueberry pancakes - both were incredibly good and the next time we're lucky enough to be in Toronto, we'll be visiting Cafe Neon for breakfast. Can't recommend it enough!

Food here is a-ok. I only had the fishcakes and sprout salad as they seemed to stand out from mediocre looking brunch options of eggs bennie or breakfast sandwiches. I was not about to go to brunch just to eat an oatmeal cup. That's too healthy. The fishcakes were a bit bland inside. They weren't dry, but resembled a mix of pressed shredded haddock and salmon with fine, crumb breading on the outside. IMO they could really use some lemon juice, hot sauce or salt. Their service is attentive. Horrible post-brunch music. It's like the customers deliberately talked louder to overtake the soundtrack. Did anyone get the memo that post-punk and post-hardcore died in 2008? Definitely don't appreciate the 30 seconds from Mars style vocals. Is this that eat-and-gtfo note?

Absolutely fantastic breakfast. Fast and extremely friendly service. This breakfast made my day.

I tried cafe neon last weekend for brunch with a friend. Prices are really cheap which intrigued me. We had to wait but it was only for like 10 minutes so we grabbed drinks at Starbucks beforehand. Service was friendly. I got the neon breakfast which came with eggs, home fries, your choice of meat and salad. I love when breakfasts include salad. The portion size was perfect but I wish I liked the turkey sausage more!! Oh well. I'll have to come back and try something else :)

Service: when we came in, one of the staff told us to go to the back for dining area. We got seated, but nobody came nor gave us the menu for a short while, so I had to grab the menu from an empty table near us. Other than that, service was friendly and good after that point. Food: we ordered the Eggs Benny, and Neon Breakfast Eggs Benny - Eggs Benny with pulled pork came with a side of salad and home fries, everything in the dish was good, but nothing amazing Neon Breakfast- I asked for my eggs poached hard (don't judge me), and the choice of baked beans. However, my eggs came poached soft (maybe they forgot, OR the chef just didn't allow my savage choice lol), and the baked beans was very blend, with a lot of excess oil :(... should have gotten the bacon. Overall: it's a cute place for coffee and breakfast, but can't say much for the taste of food

Really tasty brunch and great drinks! Got the fish cakes and poached eggs and a side of potatoes. So delicious! The potatoes are herbed and have a citrus taste to them- super crispy as well. Definitely worth getting and the fish cake was made of trout- truly unique flavour. My table mates got the Benedict and pancakes. Both were also super tasty- the pancakes came with bacon and the Benedict cake on a scone, super good. If you're in the area and want brunch, do recommend.

Making group dining reservations in a city where you do not reside is tough! Making a brunch reservation anywhere is even harder! Thank you to Cafe Neon for responding to my Yelp message and accommodating our group of 10. Unfortunately we had to cancel last-minute, however they were so responsive and easy to work with. I'm rating them 5-stars on their online service. They can rate me 1-stars for my lack of organizational skills.

Constantly impressed with service & each menu option I try. Hidden gem! One of our regular spots we order from or dine in

Situated near Queen/Ossington this casual eatery is great for brunch and lunch. I've gone several times for brunch and coffee during the weekends and have found the food (and coffee) to be on point. The atmosphere is inviting and laid back, staff are attentive and service is great. The coffee is made using a local Toronto roaster (Cut Coffee) and the americanos and cappuccinos are well made. All the brunch dishes I've tried are delicious and filling (especially love the omelette!). Will be back for more when I'm around the area!

My friends and I were seated promptly, although we were lucky to have just missed the lunch rush when more people started piling in and a line quickly formed. For drink, I had the London Fog, which was absolutely delicious. However, I ordered the Winter bowl, which consisted of chickpeas, hummus, wheatberries, kale, raisins, among many other things. It wasn't very good, and the bottom of the bowl got quite dry as it lacked dressing. I was in fact quite disappointed with the bowl overall.

I stopped into Cafe Neon yesterday for lunch with a friend. On break from her job nearby, she picked this place knowing it was quick and tasty. And I have to agree. We grabbed a booth in the back room, were poured water, ordered, and received our food in under 15 mins. She had a falafel wrap and I had their winter bowl. I can't even remember all of the things that came stuffed into this massive bowl but let me try: kale, quinoa, raisins, jicama carrot slaw, sweet potato, chick peas, pea shoots, hummus, beets...and I added goat cheese because goat cheese makes almost everything better. It was delicious but I could not finish it all so got it boxed up for a snack later. The space itself is lovely. They have this tropical, kind of high contrast, hyper pigmented wall art, which is complemented well by the light coloured wood benches and chairs and the translucent back wall. It makes our visit feel pretty chill especially since, if I recall correctly, no music was playing. If there was, I didn't notice it. This is probably my one complaint. I always like a soundtrack to my dining experience and I left sort of craving some tropical house or yacht rock.

It's easy to miss Cafe Neon given it's understated store front, but you shouldn't! And you'll be forgiven to think it is just a coffee shop when you walk in, but the secret here is that it is actually a great brunch spot with a decent amount of seats at the back that are not visible when you walk in. I really appreciate the fact that the restaurant do a lot of stuff in-house, such as the greek yogurt, and the smoked trout that is used in the fish cakes and in the smoked trout eggs benny. The blueberry buttermilk pakcakes though, are definitely my favorite. I find the pricing reasonable given the quality of the food. The lattes could benefit if it were made just a tad stronger, but it could just be my taste.

There's a roomy and bright dining room at the back. I had lunch here with a friend on a Thursday. Service was friendly and prompt, and the food arrived quickly. They weren't too busy and they let my friend and I stay and chat. I had the veggie quiche which was quite small, it came with arugala. I added the lunch combo #1 - $3 for rosemary fries; they came with a mayo based dip and were on the salty side but tasty. My friend got the chickpea salad and rosemary fries (not counted as combo-able).

Cafe Neon filled a breakfasty void when Easter Sunday slapped a big ol' Closed sign for another local establishment in the area. The service here was good, the place is hipster, the seating.... could be better -- just needed a little more room to breathe in between tables. You can enjoy your coffee or food at the front in a smaller section, or in the back of the house where there's a lot more seating. The breakfast/brunch offerings are pretty standard/traditional. I opted with a bagel breakfast sandwich and it was pretty darn tasty. The barista made me a pretty tasty Iced Tea to accompany it. It's an A-OK spot for the area, but they get the extra star for allowing the Godless bastards a place to brunch on Easter. Thanks, Cafe Neon!

Cafe Neon- Toronto. Cute place with good but strong iced coffees. The Chai Latte was not so good.

This is our second day in a row coming for breakfast. Finally a morning restaurant that opens before the rest of Queen street! I like the service (but hard to say what it's like when it gets busy). The music is upbeat and not too loud. I love the back room area. The decor is clean and well designed. More spacious than it looks at the front. We ordered oatmeal with goji and almonds. It was a little heavy off the milk (you can get reg. or almond) so I'll be sure to ask for less milk (personal preference). But our son enjoyed it thoroughly.

Summary: I really enjoy this cafe a lot, they definitely have a lot of caring staff and the food tastes amazing! *see pros cons lists below Pros: fast service, great customer service, takes bunz points, vegan treats, great desserts, great coffee, nice meeting space, amazing apple cider, great fries - seriously try the fries! Vegetarian friendly, vegan mills available, great location Cons: average prices, sometimes hard to find a spot to sit but there are more seats in the back that you don't recognize at first glance

A cozy cute place to eat a quick bite! My friend and I were here for a quick lunch and we were the only ones in the cafe. They have unique and healthy options. Service was pretty slow on a weekday afternoon. Food was filling and tasty! If you want a quick bite but nothing expensive, this is a good place to go! They have quick take out in the front of the cafe, and dining seating at the back!

A cute and trendy cafe with friendly service. It looks tiny at first but there is plenty of seating in the back. They did not have any vegan options, so I ordered the vegetarian breakfast wrap. When the food arrived it was so hot I couldn't eat for about ten minutes. It looked like the wrap was pre made and then microwaved right before serving. The wrap also tasted quite bland and I wasn't very impressed. I wish I had ordered a different item since the bagel sandwiches looked really good (which my friends had).

Came here for brunch on the weekend with a pal after a delightful spin session. I have been to the Cafe Neon up on Wallace, but had yet to check out their new Queen West location. This space is charming as heck. The front is deceiving, as it shows two tables and a huge cafe space. But if you keep walking all the way back, there is a huge and quite spacious dining area. So keep walking back when you get there, there are seats! Service was pretty casual and chill, they took our orders and checked in every so often to make sure we were okay. I never felt like we were under-served but also never felt like we were over-served. To be honest, our server was great at walking us through the menu and telling us about the specials that day (apparently it was their anniversary!) and just making sure we had all the water we needed. So you know, the service you need. I ended up getting their Morning Wrap (with scrambled eggs, feta, caramelized onions, baby spinach, baked beans) for $7.25. For an extra $4.25, I brunchfied it which means I added homefries and salad. Then I added a side of bacon for $4. All in all, the food was well made, served quickly and CHEAP. There are some places where you get skimpy portions for small prices, but everything here was incredible. The only complaint I had for the entire time I was here was the super loud party of four sitting two tables beside us. They were practically screaming at each other, which made it damn near impossible for my friend and me to talk to one another. Totally killed the vibe and had nothing to do with Cafe Neon at all. But damn, what an obnoxious group of humans. If you don't feel like waiting in line at the Drake Hotel, walk on down to here. Trust me, you'll be so much happier with your decision and your wallet will thank you.

The lattes were good. Unfortunately the girl serving us was having a bad day or just didn't care.

I've been to their other location and it was so delicious but out of reach for my normal weekend hanger. I was so thrilled to notice this new location a few weeks ago. I went today and can report that it is as delicious as the original! I had the smoked trout bagel sandwich. It was delicious as fresh. We shared an order of pancakes and they were massive, fluffy and flavorful! I legitimately do not have a single complaint about this place and I almost always find something to complain about. The coffee was decent and the service was pleasant. I can't wait to go back and I'm so glad they moved into our hood! I'm looking forward to trying all the things!

So good! Came here on a whim with my mom for a pre Mother's Day brunch and definitely was not disappointed. I had the Eggs Benny with pulled pork - amazing (the dressing on the salad was bomb). Mom had the Pancakes with Bacon - also amazing. Both dishes were good portions and tasted super fresh. We sat in a communal bench table area which wasn't bad since we aren't really picky with seating (Suggestion: come a bit earlier than you normally would to get seating you want or expect to wait as the seating area is not huge & filled up quickly). A lady beside us had one of their lunch bowls and it looked so yummy. Definitely getting that next time I'm at Cafe Neon since I definitely will be back!

Although we only stopped in for organic, fresh pressed orange juice and a latte, we'd come back if we were in the area. It's in a fun part of town and the prices are affordable. If you like organic cafes, this one is for you!

I love this cafe for brunch on the weekends! They have a good selection of breakfast staples. The pancakes are great! Coffee and teas are on point as well. One of the most surprising things is how great their pastries are! The croissants are delicious, as good if not better than Nadège. Staff is friendly and quick. Lots of seating in the back.

This restaurant was in the neighborhood where we stayed while visiting Toronto. We arrived around noon on a Saturday and told there was a 20 minute wait. We sat down and flipped through magazines. We noticed about 6 people left and 2 went in ahead of us and we were quite surprised to see about 6 or so empty tables. It took forever to order our food. It took forever for it to arrive at the table. It took forever for us to get our check. I hope they were short staffed on that day. Otherwise they don't know what they are doing. The food was fine.

TLDR; average breakfast, decent service, expensive price tag. Would not return. We came here for breakfast yesterday. My first impression is that the menu is terribly confusing. There are identical items listed in different places with different names, optional add-ins for items on separate pages, etc. The food was mediocre. We both ordered the standard breakfast (2 eggs, turkey sausage, potatoes, toast, salad). Eggs were cooked fine, turkey sausage had too much rosemary, potatoes were average, salad greens had slimy/mushy bits, toast was toast.. Boyfriend payed $4 for fresh orange juice that tasted like it was from concentrate. Overall, our breakfast was $40 which I thought was incredibly expensive for the quality.

Brunch was a little underwhelming here, but amateur service took things from a 3 star experience to a 2. Smoked trout eggs benny were over cooked, the muffin was stale and the hollandaise was under-seasoned. The pancakes were actually pretty good though. Lack of attentiveness from servers just made the lack of refinement more pronounced.

Originally thought this place was a computer store because of their minimalistic signage. Really delicious sandwiches, my favourite is the Mediterranean tuna. But I like going there best for their healthy breakfast options- granola on greek yogurt, bagels, OJ like my mom used to make, and the best thing ever- a bowl of steaming hot oatmeal with cardamom and raisins. It's cozy and I feel like I'm right at home. Lot of seating in the back, contrary to what you see when you walk right in. I haven't tried their espresso yet but I have hear it is decent as well!

I popped in here for a quick bite to eat as I had an appointment next door. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger $17+, (20 with tip). It was waaay too salty. If I wasn't pressed for time, I would have sent it back and ordered something else. When I was ready to leave - I had told the server it was very salty (as feedback) She says "okay" clear my plate and walks away. I wasn't looking for a refund. But I guess I would have at least expected her to say something like "I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your meal, and that she will be sure to advise the cook". Not impressed. Won't be going back.

Brunch... Brunch... Brunch.... I could eat pancakes with bacon every morning. I order an espresso and a Benny with bacon and shared a pancake with my wife. Service was great and food was warm and fast. I would recommend a visit with the family as they have big tables in the back area.

This place gets a 4 automatically from just walking in! I love the atmosphere and the art decor. It reminds me of my university cafe. The food was simple and delicious. I recommend this place for sure! I got the pancakes, a bagel with an egg, and bacon. The bagels are really soft which I love!!! I will definitely be back

Awesome coffee, big so not a long wait for a table, great service. Lots of vegetarian options! Will definitely be coming back.

Stumbled in here after just arriving in town and needing a quick bite. I loved the falafel bowl--super fresh and delicious. The rest of my party enjoyed their meals as well.

Dropped into Cafe Neon for a quick bite after a 'gallery run' on Queen West. I had the Winter bowl salad - a mix of arugula, beets, chickpeas, humus and other stuff. It was delicious and not over 'dressed' in oil like some places. We split an order of rosemary fries. Nice flavour though I would have liked it a bit more 'crispy'. Service friendly, establishment clean. Menu is reasonably priced as is the portions. Worth a try when you're in the area. A solid 3 1/2 stars, maybe 4 if it maintains consistency over time.

Lovely brunch. Above average food, I had the chicken sausage breakfast sandwich with greens and roasted potatoes. My bf had the quiche Lorraine and fish cakes with Bernaise. We split each. The service is happy, helpful and a pleasure to interact with. The breakfast sandwich was absolutely one of the best ones I've had. A croissant like bun, slightly more dense, a sharp aged cheddar, the whole thing just melts in your mouth. Roasted potatoes are not my thing and I didn't want these to end! So savory and light. The bfs quiche was light, flakey crust and just set. The flavoring was rich and gentle. Excellent and varied tea and coffee selection. This is a absolute must try brunch spot. The fish cakes are very subtle.