Neon Commissary

Very cool place but the sandwich was a bit off, especially for the price. Had the moroccan chicken with raisins. The bread was a bit much, had a slight funk (maybe cuz sourdough), and chicken was a bit bland, overall kind of flavorless and dry sandwich.

Taste of bread and filling are good, however the bread is too thick for the amount of filling. I recommend thinner bread or more filling.

We had Sunday brunch at this nice little place on Wallace. Very clean and comfortable restaurant with entry of seating. The menu is small but concise. Lots of variety and a good selection for drinks. We opted for brunch menu items and some coffees. I ordered the fish cakes with poached eggs. Eggs were fine and properly prepared. The dish came with a nice fresh salad. The only shortcoming was the fish cake. The cakes were very bland and lacked any real fish flavor. I was pretty disappointed with them, tasting very dry and bready. Its too bad cause otherwise the experience was decent. Nice place would consider coming back but would not recommend the fish cakes!

Rude and racist service from white lady with very short hair. She deliberately served me a mocha in a tiny cup. (Standard cups are larger , using bubble tea for scale reference). I’ve ordered mochas from here multiple times since September and other employees used the standard sized cups. there’s better cafes in the neighborhood. Never coming here again to this racist stingy establishment. It’s gone completely downhill in service and product quantity.

This place is magnificent, owned and operated by woman, they make bread, they can an array of foods, they have savoury, makes sauces, do catering, own a restaurant and all food and service is impeccable. The place is owned by a genius, and the food is made by another genius who happens to be her wife. This place should be your first look for any and all catering events, it’s a local business owned by local people and they need the support of the community is these trying times. You will not be disappointed in any way. Congratulations to Niki and Katy and thank you for the service you provide.

It was ok, good selection of food and cute location. But the tables at from are too close together, made it awkward for guests and servers to get in and out. Also the eggs Benedict was very meh, the sauce is not hollondaise and kind of had no flavour at all. Also neither mine and my partner's food was hot when it arrived. Would probably go back for a sandwich or coffee on a weekday when less busy.

Really nice place for a casual meal or brunch. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very satisfying. Service was good too though we had to wait a bit for a table. I'd go back.

Cute atmosphere. Drip coffee is ok. Service needs improvement. Order blueberry pancakes that came without blueberries 😒 I was expecting more overall for the price. Probably not coming back for brunch.

Very cool place but the sandwich was a bit off, especially for the price. Had the moroccan chicken with raisins. The bread was a bit much, had a slight funk (maybe cuz sourdough), and chicken was a bit bland, overall kind of flavorless and dry sandwich.

Taste of bread and filling are good, however the bread is too thick for the amount of filling. I recommend thinner bread or more filling.

We had Sunday brunch at this nice little place on Wallace. Very clean and comfortable restaurant with entry of seating. The menu is small but concise. Lots of variety and a good selection for drinks. We opted for brunch menu items and some coffees. I ordered the fish cakes with poached eggs. Eggs were fine and properly prepared. The dish came with a nice fresh salad. The only shortcoming was the fish cake. The cakes were very bland and lacked any real fish flavor. I was pretty disappointed with them, tasting very dry and bready. Its too bad cause otherwise the experience was decent. Nice place would consider coming back but would not recommend the fish cakes!

Rude and racist service from white lady with very short hair. She deliberately served me a mocha in a tiny cup. (Standard cups are larger , using bubble tea for scale reference). I’ve ordered mochas from here multiple times since September and other employees used the standard sized cups. there’s better cafes in the neighborhood. Never coming here again to this racist stingy establishment. It’s gone completely downhill in service and product quantity.

This place is magnificent, owned and operated by woman, they make bread, they can an array of foods, they have savoury, makes sauces, do catering, own a restaurant and all food and service is impeccable. The place is owned by a genius, and the food is made by another genius who happens to be her wife. This place should be your first look for any and all catering events, it’s a local business owned by local people and they need the support of the community is these trying times. You will not be disappointed in any way. Congratulations to Niki and Katy and thank you for the service you provide.

It was ok, good selection of food and cute location. But the tables at from are too close together, made it awkward for guests and servers to get in and out. Also the eggs Benedict was very meh, the sauce is not hollondaise and kind of had no flavour at all. Also neither mine and my partner's food was hot when it arrived. Would probably go back for a sandwich or coffee on a weekday when less busy.

Really nice place for a casual meal or brunch. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very satisfying. Service was good too though we had to wait a bit for a table. I'd go back.

Cute atmosphere. Drip coffee is ok. Service needs improvement. Order blueberry pancakes that came without blueberries 😒 I was expecting more overall for the price. Probably not coming back for brunch.

I had lunch today at Cafe Neon. It's been a while since I've been there. I ordered what I usually order there ... a Neon Burger (with no onions or lettuce). I made it a combo by adding fries and a Diet Coke. I got the burger cooked medium and it was a good burger. The patty was juicy and flavourful. They've ditched the cole slaw and replaced it with a pickle, which I prefer.

Cute brunch place on Wallace in a small strip of stores. Coffee was alright. Mushroom toast was pretty small but tasty. We also shared the eggs benny and fish cakes, which was delicious :) I still felt like their dishes could do with more stuff or could be bigger with more variety. It was pretty plain. They also have a small selection of baked goods! Prices were decent, so I wouldn't mind coming back again and just order more food.

Decided to come here as I was in the area and wanted to use my Bunz Cryptocurrency (BTZ) to purchase a sandwich. I unfortunately had to wait 30 minutes to get a sandwich that was to go, but at least they were really nice about it.

Decent place for brunch. Got the sausage sandwich ($6) and brunchied it, i.e. side of salad and home fries (+$4.25). I liked how the sausage sandwich came in an onion bun. That was a nice touch. Added a bunch of hot sauce to the sandwich. Fries were crispy on out and soft inside. I wouldn't say the food here blew me away, but it was good nonetheless!

Good food, limited/tight seating, mediocre service, a bit overpriced. Would order the egg salad sandwich again, although not aesthetically attractive/easy to eat, the taste was a great combination

Stopped in for a lunch with my fiance during a weekday. Bae opted for their fried chicken sandwich and I ordered their breakfast, food was very good. Have to agree with the other reviewers that the service was super super slow. Would not recommend coming here if you are in a rush at all. Coffees were also good, just wished our server was a bit more attentive. Pro tip : if you want to get out of here a bit faster, pay with cash. If you are using a card, you have to line up at the cash to pay your bill.

Not bad! We stopped by for a Saturday breakfast around 9:30 AM and found it pretty empty (although it did pick up by the time we left around 11:00 AM). Overall, pretty good - not excellent, but good enough that you wouldn't regret stopping by if you're in the area. The food *looks* great, tastes decent, and the vibe is super relaxed (think industrial yet chic with a hint of cozy). There were definitely several group brunch dates going on the morning we visited - so it's a good casual spot to meet up with friends, and with the space to accommodate it. We ordered the a) Eggs Benny (poached eggs with smoked pulled pork on a scone with salad and home fries ($15), b) Stacked Pancakes with Bacon ($13), c) a coffee and a tea. The flavours were fine, but the textures were a little off to us (i.e. the pancakes weren't very fluffy), but the eggs benny was decent, and the greens were nice and fresh. Overall - the food is alright. Nothing overly special, but tastes good enough to warrant a second visit! With tax and tip, we paid a little over $45. There is free street parking in the area, and they also have a variety of drinks and pastries available.

Walked in. Tables filthy. Sat down. No service. Bottomless coffee. No refills offered. Place is empty. No check-in from server. Good music though. Just go to Wallace Espresso for coffee. It's better. This place sucks. Went back for breakfast. Decent food. Service is still balls.

This is a somewhat interesting area for a cafe as there isn't much else here other than some offices. I had the cortado as part of the Indie Coffee passport (ICP) as they didn't have the Cappuccino. My friend went for a latte here is the verdict My friend had a chai latte and commented it was quite good. Espresso: Medium Crema': Decent Milk: Frothed well with nice microfoam. Latte Art: decent. I would say check out this place if you are in the area. Their food items look interesting so are worth a look. I ordered a macaroon. The macaroon was so chewy I think I hurt my jaw (inherent problem when this dessert is made a full size) 3 Stars for the espresso drinks.

Came here specifically for my coffee for the ICP. Gotta say I probably would not have found this place if not for the ICP. But people in this neighbourhood must know this gem cause there was plenty of people inside enjoying their brunch. On first arrival and going on, I was thrilled to see the decor. It felt like my kind of place. I ordered a Cappuccino which on it's own was at a good hot temperature, good espresso flavor but was a bit small actually. I love the way they used this space and from the pictures I think it would be great for brunch. Thus I only came for the coffee and didn't have a chance to stay. This place I think could be a 4star for me, just gotta get me back for brunch!

I really enjoyed my meal here! I ordered their omelette special which had lots of veggies and cheese. The home fries were delicious and the fresh greens added a little extra flavor to my meal. They were generous on coffee refills and even gave me a to go cup for my coffee. My only complaint is the toast smothered in butter, and not in the good way. It was nice and clean inside. The parking was free right in front of the building. Id love to come back on my next trip to Toronto.

Best place for a good cup of coffe! The food is exceptionel! Friendly staff generus portion! No wonder why i go there all the time :) Love everything about this place!

I come here to do work when before my physiotherapy appointments. I've only had a lattes here and it's good. The people are very nice as well. I like that it doesn't have that typical cafe feel - rather resembles more like a mechanic's garage turned into cafe. Must be the loft like high ceilings and the grey/brick wall interior. Gives it some personality. When you're not here during the lunch rush, finding a seat is pretty easy.

My friends are troopers. We had brunch plans last Saturday, and they were going to bed as I was waking up... and they still got it together to meet their preggo friend for bacon by noon. Tip of the tiny hat to my buddies. To make their hungover lives easier, we picked a brunch spot up in the Junction near their respective homes, and I'm sure glad we did. Cafe Neon is an adorable spot for brunch. Lots of healthy options, but not so healthy that it's not delicious. I loved my eggs, chicken sausage and beans. A very reasonably priced start to my Saturday!

Extremely long wait time. Came here on a Thursday lunch and the place is half empty but the line up is to the door. The employee told me the food is usually prepared quickly so I decided to stay for lunch. The line up to pay and order was 20 minutes. It took another 15 minutes of standing there with the receipt in my hand until I got my takeout. There was only 2 employees working inside. If you're thinking to come here for lunch, keep in mind that it will take minimum 30-35 minutes before you can get your food. Probably won't come back again. The food is not even worth the wait!

Great place to have brunch and great location as well! Pretty good service. Lastly, the food was delish! Go for the Eggs Benny ... even better with spinach and trout. Nothing negative to say. Just a happy costumer :)

I have 1 life to live...so time is sort of precious to me. but if you have all the time in the world, cafe neon is the place to be. with 3 people eating at the restaurant at around 7:50 am, I decided to get a bagel to go. my bagel, which was no bigger than the size of a post-it note took about 15 mins. I complained to the person who brought me the bagel and I was completed ignored as if I had not said anything. Bad kitchen service. Bad customer service. Bad experience. 2 stars...I'm being generous

This place is pretentious and overpriced. Portion sizes are a joke and they do dishonest things like what you see in my picture. Their lunch croissants ($9) sit there looking like they are packed full with ingredients, then you open it up and it turns out there is only a tiny wedge of tomato in there, sticking out the side to give the customer the false impression that there are full slices of tomato in there. Wtf is this BS? Avoid this place at all costs.

Well this is my third try so i guess it's fair to pass judgement at this point. They claim to have breakfast until noon but i've never managed to get breakfast after 11:30 a.m. They don't have lactose free milk but they do have almond and soy milk. Strange. Watch out for the breakfast sandwich that bears their name if you don't like your bacon and greasy and soft and limp. The salads are amazing. Friendliness of the staff will vary depending on how early in the morning it is so be prepared for a bit of grumpy service at times.

OWWWWW. This restaurant is a hidden gem. What a delicious food. Fresh and tasty. There is a huge back area with service. I order a chicken pitta and a roasted tomato and red pepper soup. It was really good I will be back for more.

The pulled pork sandwich is amazing and believe it or not the House salad with their special vinaigrette is... awesome! Hillary is absolutely an amazing waitress! Wonderful customer service and has just a warm spirit!

I was in the office building across the street when the fire bell began to ring and we all had to stand outside. It was pretty sunny this afternoon and I didn't have my shades or a hat so decided to find shelter indoors. When I turned around, I found Cafe Neon ! My first impression of this place was that it was really, really cute. The food and aroma of the coffee were so nice. I bought myself an iced latte (strong and perfect for a day when you're tired) and marshmallow bar (with brown sugar and salt - amaaazing). The sandwiches and pizza of the day looked delicious; unfortunately, I wasn't hungry so I didn't buy lunch here. I wouldn't travel for coffee, but would love to check out the brunch and lunch here. Good for: getting work done, your hit of java, lunch

Cafe Neon, is probably one of the busiest coffee shops around the Bloor/Lansdowne area. I often come here for a simple Americano or Coffee, and the beans they use are high end. I have also purchased food here a few times and their sandwiches are great, although on the pricey side compared to other places around the area. The vibe and decor inside of very interesting and it has a nice coffee house vibe inside. There are always plenty of seats available, so there is no need to scramble to get out of there like a Starbucks or other busy mainstream coffee shops. Staff is fairly friendly and I have had catered food from here and the catering staff are very polite and knowledgeable about the food they are serving. The catering food is also great, considering the quantity of food they must make sometimes. The ingredients are usually fresh and healthy as well. Overall a great local coffee shop around an area that typically doesn't get these kinds of establishments. I have yet to try everything on the drink menu, but I have my eye on the Devil's Nectar next! I always drop by for a quick Coffee when I have the time, and I'm in the area!

Yeah, this place works. Like the neighbourhood and post-industrial vibe. Great brunch, simple, fresh ingredients and good coffee. Eggs were fresh and we'll prepared, pancakes nice and fluffy. Would definitely return.

Since the beginning of time twas written in the stone that one cafe will come... Well that day has come. I fucking love this cafe. It is the best breakfast cafe PERIOD

We visited on a Saturday morning at 10am. This restaurant gets an OK for freshness and quality of the food. Service seemed to be quite slow... and lattes served in water tumblers with a cardboard sleeves... I didnt know this was a thing... I would have preferred an actual mug. Tables by the window where we were seated are quite small. Would I go again? Probably, if I was in the neighbourhood, but I wouldnt necessarily travel across town.

This little cafe is a little off the beaten path in an unexpected office/industrial building. The coffee is good, brunch and salads are great and the atmosphere is very chill. Many of us from the local area want neon Cafe to be successful but worry about it being discovered by the masses A couple of my favourite items include the eggs Benny and chicken patties as a side. Enjoy!

Love this place. Egg sandwich unusual. Sliced egg on bread that tastes like something! Beautiful garnishes. Strong coffee. Ginger muffin crunchy on top, choc chai muffin really good. Habitually late as I am, I make a point of getting to physio early so I can have lunch or a snack at Cafe Neon.

A Friend of mine recommended we go here for brunch while I was visiting her end of town. SO Glad we did. For those that find themselves on Toronto's west end, this is definitely a place you'll want to try. I had a really hard time deciding what to get, Im a sucker for poached eggs so I got the simple breakfast, wish sausage, toast, potatoes. it was so good. so much flavour, and different from the usual greesy spoon breakfast plate. My friend had the french toast special with apple butter. It was Amazing. Really great quality food, with a lot of thought put into the menu. I was tempted to buy a bottle of their own signature olive oil. Next time! Other points for cafe neon: great atmosphere (music, decor, bright beautiful light pouring in the windows) free wifi, Almond milk as an option for your coffee. Its truly a little hidden Gem.

My friends and I walked here because it was the closest restaurant, and we're so glad we did. The food is good, and our server Hillary was amazing. Made these Jersey girls feel like we were home. The burger and pulled pork sandwich are

Neon is a great little hidden gem. I have been there several times and they have consistently delivered fresh and tasty food. Mind you I do tend to order the same sandwich every time - the chicken waldorf sandwich. Made on a super fresh bun. Crispy on the out and nice and moist inside. The filling is equally as good with a well balanced yet full of flavour chicken salad. For variety I have checked out the side salads which are also great.. The atmosphere is warm and current... Great background music and friendly service...

I just walked in for saturday brunch. The cafe was Very nice. Great food quality, nice and friendly staff. I will definitely come back next time.

2.5 Stars. As some have mentioned already this is a very interesting place to have a cafe, but I love it. Off the beaten path and doing well. This means they are offering something for the clientele here. The vibe is as expected, artsy with great music. They have some live plants which add something nice I think. The coffee was maybe just a bit above average. It could even be the vibe in here made my latte better than it could have been. Filled with people with MACs and mothers chatting, it seems as though it is a place attracting all people from the neighborhood, which I can really appreciate. The only knock against the place, and one I have talked about before after going to some other places, is what do you want to be known for? Coffee? Food? Alcohol? There is a lot going on here and it doesn't seem to have an identity. I know I could be way off and I accept it if I am, but this is what I noticed. I would say its worth a visit because it is alright, but I have been to better cafés out there. That's it!

Had such good food and service that we came back every morning of our trip. Food was great, had a pulled pork sandwich with an onion bun and a burger with bacon which I thoroughly enjoyed. What really brought us back though was Hillary. She has a very warm genuine demeanor and personality. If we had a issue it was resolved and within minutes. Hillary made us feel very welcome and at home and by the second day we felt like regulars. Will definitely stop by next time we are in town!

Great little brunch spot in my neighbourhood. It's a little off the beaten path (west of Lansdowne on Wallace) so you sort of have to know about it to track it down. It always seems to be nice and sunny, thanks to a giant front window. It's busy but not noisy. The staff are nice and pleasant. Food is the usual brunch fare like eggs, sausage, omelettes, with lots of specials. Sometimes the food is amazing, and sometimes it's just good. But it's certainly never bad and always satisfies my early-day hunger pains. Coffee is bottomless, which should be standard for all places, but certainly something I like for the morning. And you can even get one last cup to go if you need to jet. Lots of desserts if you want to take it up a notch, and they have booze for later in the day. Really like the atmosphere: clean and simple. Such a nice spot. Definitely recommended for any day of the week, but they close at 5pm on weekdays.

Yuuuuuuuum! Stopped in here one weekend for a late brunch with pals, and I think that it was my favourite brunch experience in Toronto so far. I ordered the benny with spinach, which comes on a HOMEMADE SCONE. Why don't all bennies come on homemade scones? That was the question that I had after eating at Cafe Neon. Bearnaise sauce was nice and light, and breakfast came with the option of homefries, salad, or half and half. The homefries were herb-y lemon-y perfection. L-O-V-E-D them. Brunch portions are on the large side, so come here prepared to eat. I should also mention that our server was an absolute delight. He was friendly, and helpful, and also hilarious. PS. If you're a fan, they also have vegetarian baked beans on the menu. Not sure what they're like, but based on everything else that I tried, I'm betting they're top notch.

Ate lunch here today, surprisingly big menu, tons of vegan and gluten-free options. People who think it's pricey must not be used to eating vegan and/or gluten-free food at cafes because I thought the prices were super affordable and the food was more than worth it. I had the super bowl salad with goat cheese and it was $14.50 for so much food!

I love the OG Cafe Neon. I stop by for coffee on my way to work several times a week - tbh they are one of 2 decent places to grab a latte in the Junction Triangle/Bloordale area. I love having breakfast there, yes I said breakfast, I get up too early to wait around for "brunch" and again they are open early enough for me not to starve. I have a few food restrictions - no dairy and the things I get still taste super good without cheese or butter. My friends and I could eat their Neon Breakfast Sandwiches all day! The only complaint I have are their "giant beans" I always order them as my side and they are always have that mealy/dry texture. It's almost like the beans havent reabsorbed enough liquid during the cooking. By the flavours of the tomato sauce is very nice - In no way am I say they are bad, I just always hope for a little more from them! I know the new location on Queen is getting the buzz but I don't want anyone to ignore this location!

I loved the variety of the menu. The space is interesting, modern and comfortable. The prices were perfectly reasonable!

Cafe Neon is a cafe in Wallace Emerson that has a fun and urban vibe. I am a complete sucker for pretty interiors and something about Cafe Neon captures my attention. They provide breakfast during the weekdays and brunch on the weekends. Their sandwiches are made in-house with vegan options available. One of their specialty drinks is the Devil's Nectar, which contains two espresso shots and Coca-Cola! Not exactly sure how that would taste but it sounds pretty crazy! The employees told me that they have a great work culture at Cafe Neon. They are always asked for their input when the cafe wants to launch new food items or what sort of changes should be made. One of their barista is an artist who draws out all the menu boards. Another barista is a wedding photographer! Honestly, he has some of the most gorgeous wedding photography in Toronto I have seen. You can check his site out at: www.nivshon.com. Trust me, you want to click it. I wished I am getting married so I can get some photos done! Cafe Neon is simply a cute place that I recommend checking out if you are in the area for coffee or brunch.

A bit on the pricy side for what I ordered; got the bagel with smoked tuna & it was the smallest bagel I've ever laid eyes on served with a slice of grapefruit which I didn't eat because, well, still haven't got a taste for that. I tried eating that bad boy so slowly but ended up hungrier after I ate than before I began eating. Ah well. I liked the decor, the music (Beach House! Radiohead!), and the overall vibe of the place. My friend and I stayed for a while just talking and I didn't feel rushed to leave which is always pleasant.

What an amazing cafe to have a coffee, breakfast or lunch. The quality of the food is simply outstanding! As it turns out this little cafe is one of Toronto's best kept secrets for high quality food and coffee at a reasonable price.

So lucky to live nearby! Every Sunday would take a stroll before I start my errands for their Americano!

Decent coffee and the staff are fun. Food is pretty good but soups are a bit hit and miss. The chicken club sandwich is great as is the kale salad. Neon makes a mean croissant and I am super picky - flaky and buttery very good! Service can be a bit slow so have patience.

This is one of my fave's. I work near Cafe Neon & I'm so glad they have excellent food. Their brunch is delicious, the wedges are amazing! The staff are fun & friendly with an attitude that carries Neon. Their Gluten Free Quiche is an excellent choice for anytime of the day.

Adorable cafe with great atmosphere and a good vibe. Coffee was great - they have both drip and espresso based drinks. A good assortment of teas and other beverages. Lovely treats, including a vegan and sugar free earl grey oat bar (YES!!!). they serve breakfast and lunch and the menu has sandwiches, salads, quiche etc. Lots of sitting room, a large window for people watching a really sweet staff! What more can you ask for.

Awesome brunch. One of the best in the city, even. Sat at the bar and enjoyed some salt cod fish cakes and eggs Benedict. The Bernaise sauce comes on the side, which is a great touch if you'd like to not smother your food in it (or if you like to dunk your bacon). Perfect portion size and great coffee. So much positivity! Also, they were playing a lot of Pearl Jam, which I obvioously enjoyed.

Come here all the time! Great coffee and a cozy neighborhood spot for brunch and lunch. The Neon breakfast and Niçoise salad are my go too dishes. They play great music here and have incredibly friendly and caring staff.

If I could give them 0 for service and 5 for food, I would. The food was excellent, the service was both surly and inept. The server we had did a huge disservice to the talented chef. Actual conversation with the waiter: Me: What is butterbean sausage? Him: It is a type of sausage. Me: .... Him: Sausage. This is not nearly as helpful as he might think it was. The soup came *after* the main course. Like 10 minutes after, not even together with the main course by any stretch. The coffee came without a spoon, even after I asked for cream. I was drinking decaf and asked for a refill - and got non-decaf. I had to ask for a saucer for used tea bags, and then I had to justify asking for it. Again, excellent food. The potatoes are great, and I absolutely love the salad. When people care that much about the side dishes, you know the mains are top notch. But the service was almost hilariously bad. "Sausage," really?