Le Petit Déjeuner

Belgian waffles done right. This café offers waffles, sandwiches and salads with some European flare. Try the smoked salmon waffle Benedict. It comes with a pickle and apple slaw that is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Quintessential Toronto brunch.

Heard really good review about brunch at this place. First time here ordered the egg benjamin (smoke salmon benny) and the famous waffle. They are sooooo delicious!!! Especially the waffle, so far the best waffle I had in Toronto!

My husband and I enjoyed this quaint place for breakfast, it felt more unique than a chain restaurant and we enjoy that. Service was okay. Food was really good!

Great location right in the middle of everything. But over all look and feel of the place left me wanting. Food was –okay-​… Service could use some adjusting. There is only 1 girl for the entire place and shes not rude but just in a rush. Also for the place it is priced very steeply. $ 14 for a breakfast plate. Which I was surprised only had 1 egg included. In my opinion move on to the next on the list. This has a lot of reviews because of the location but I bet there is somewhere nicer with better food elsewhere.

The food was decent, but the overall thing is overrated.
The waiter was not nice to us and never smiled once, the atmosphere inside the restaurant makes you feel like they want you to rush and get done quickly so they can put other people at your table.
Also, coming from Europe and having tried Belgian Waffles, those are definitely not the «best» ones.
Wouldn’t even think of going back there, and would not recommend it.

I came here with two friends for a late lunch. All three of us ordered «The Hungry Gal.» It was really good! It cost 13 dollars with an additional dollar if you’re getting the sausage.
First off, the place is pretty cramped seeing as it’s a small restaurant. We had to wait outside until a server called us in. The waited wasn’t too long — probably about 10 minutes. Service was very friendly and tried their best to pay special attention to all their customers.
The food itself was delicious. There was this apple compote (am I using the right word) with green apple and pickles that seemed like it would clash at first, but it ended up being really good. The sausage wasn’t like traditional sausage and ended up being more like a slice of meatloaf, but it was also very good! Otherwise the potato, toast, and eggs were generally average but still tasty.
I would love to come here again sometime!

Very good food, the benedictine eggs are specially awesome. There is a great ambiance, the staff is friendly and efficient. It worths a little wait ;)

This is definitely a great little place. I had a delicious croque-​madame that was perfectly prepared. It came with a delicious little rosti and a perfect side apple-​pickle salad that was an unexpected, yet surprisingly tasty addition. It’s a great spot for brunch, totally recommended!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. There was a line up out front but luckily I was able to skip it since my friends were already inside. I ordered the hungry gal, which came with scrambled eggs, toast, hash browns, and a fruit salad, and I got coffee to drink. The food itself was pretty good, but the coffee not at all. They had a bunch of other things on the menu that I would have liked to try and their waiters were quick to serve and friendly, so I wouldn’t mind going again but I’m not too keen about it just yet. Overall, ³⁄₅.

Waffles, waffles, waffles! This place gets 4 stars simply because of its amazingly light and airy waffles. I honestly think they’re the best in Toronto. Unfortunately, I’d say the rest of the food is only mediocre. If you think waiting in the cold outside for 45 mins is worth it just for these waffles, then definitely check the place out. If you’re not a waffle lover, you will probably be disappointed. Their coffee/​lattes are quite good too though! And service is pretty good as well.

I’ve been a couple of times now to this place and I can definitely say that I found my new spot for breakfast. I see lots of kids here complaining about the wait outside, I know you guys are used to fast internet connection, but in the good old days, good things don’t come easy, and you have to suffer a little bit.
Let me start off with the service — one of the best I’ve ever had in downtown Toronto, everybody is always very friendly there and ready to help and accommodate any requests.
I had different things each time I came here and I found it delightful every time.
I love their selection of teas for breakfast, I sign up to try a new one each time I’m going come here.
I love the décor, very retro and also the street and neighbor: after this always a visit to the market which on Sundays offers the antique zone in the south part of it.
I definitely recommend this place.

Where do I start??? You need to come here for Toronto’s best brunch! I went on a day while the city was experiencing a deep freeze and let me tell you, this place was the only restaurant that was hopping along King Street E. If you’re coming on the weekend, be prepared to wait anywhere between 15 – 20 minutes by the door with other couples who had a craving for their delicious food!
A few things to take note of:
–Their menu doesn’t have a lot of non-​pork options.
–but that’s okay because their fish option with eggs Benedict is one of the best things you’ll ever taste!
–when I was there chicken was not an option.
–didn’t see chicken and waffles on the menu (don’t know why)
–The atmosphere is warm, friendly and cozy. Careful not to knock the person beside you when you’re heading out and putting your coat on.

Brunch was alright, a bit overpriced IMO. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict – it was alright but that apple slaw was really gross. There was nothing special about my dish, but I guess I ordered wrong? I also got a cold pressed juice, and it was WAY way too sweet (and expensive).

Brunch was alright, a bit overpriced IMO. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict – it was alright but that apple slaw was bad. I also got a cold pressed juice, and it was WAY way too sweet (and expensive).

Oh! I’m in love! What a cute little place to have Sunday brunch with your bestest after a subpart brunch somewhere else! Feeling less than satisfied with our prior noms, we decided to venture off into Le Petit Dejeuner at around 1 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Despite the place closing at 2 pm, there was still a line.
We ordered the breakfast crêpe and waffles benny. The waffles benny was okay — I really did enjoy the waffles part of it but the benny wasn’t really that special. The waffles were light, fluffy, and airy, which was the perfect texture. In terms of portion, it was definitely not as bit as my breakfast crêpe. The breakfast crêpe came in a generous portion with a delightful, nom-​tastic combination of a carb wrapping (crêpe) filled with a carb inner layer (rosti) filled with meat and eggs. It was absolutely fantastic.
A helpful tip for all your spicy dwellers, is to have the breakfast crêpe with Sriracha — it definitely adds that extra punch which makes it all that much more mind-​blowing.
Overall, the décor and ambiance was dated but it added a quirky charm to the place. Food was lovely — would definitely come back!

Half decent, if only they opened for breakfast. The meal I eat before 7am. By 8 I will be working…

Cute spot and the waffles are great. Other than that nothing overly amazing. We ordered the waffles Benjamin and the smoked salmon Omelette. The smoked salmon was extremely salty. I love lox and I could not even finish it due to the amount of salt. However, the waffles really are that good and worth trying.

The best waffle that I’ve ever had!!! Truly worth the line up !!! Although I came here on a week day. For sure will come back

The food wasn’t mind-​blowing, but definitely good. The service was great too!
The waffles were definitely different than the usual super sweet and savoury ones at most breakfast joints, which i liked, but i didn’t particularly enjoy the slaw/​salad served on the side.

Charming diner. The Niçoise salad was really filling and really good (despite the lack of olives). Staff were inattentive but otherwise friendly. I should have ordered a crépe or a croque monsieur/​madame but I was feeling something light that day. Oh well. Next time I’ll order either items for sure!

Great place, friendly staff. I had the Brussels Medley… Waffles, bacon and eggs. Really really nicely done.
I was meant to leave 20 mins ago but ended up sitting at the bar ordering another beer — it’s quite a comfortable place.

Their waffles are so good. The portion felt a little small for the price but the flavour make up for it.
If you have a craving for waffles this is the place to come too!

The irony of driving to Toronto from Montréal and picking a French* place? Not wasted on me at all.
Another on the great breakfast tour of the 416 stops, this place easily deserves the hype.
Food was delicious and tasty, coffee was brewed fresh, and our server was terrific. My only complaint would be the weird apple/​pickle slaw that came with the meal, and the price was fairly high for what we had.
(*it’s not French, its Belgian)

Effing amazing! This place is a 10 on all levels, minus the wait but after going here I can see why. The french toast is delicious, like dessert for breakfast, I almost vacuumed suctioned my boyfriends plate. The hot chocolate is also great, the only downside is its not endless refills. The server was out of this world fantastic. He was an older bald guy with an amazing personality, social and attentive. Even if the food was subpar which it was far from, I would go back for his service. The eggs benedict with the canadian bacon and it was so filling. On my list for another visit when Im back in the 6!

The waffles are out of this world!!! Better than any typical breakfast places.
Warm staff and lovely atmosphere. Coffee is great too! Recommend!

The waffles are worthy waiting. Lining up at the street sucks but who cares if I just had the best waffle on earth ahhh

I dont get it. Why ppl line up outside of this place all the time. I walk by this place to work every morning, theres often a line even when it is minus 20 degrees out. I roll my eyeballs so hard I could see the inside of my skull.
I have been here a few times when I need something close by and there was no line. The food wasnt bad. But there is ABSOLUTELY nothing exciting. Nothing. The brunch menu is very standard, centering around the soporific two eggs whatever way type of deal, and the portion is tiny.
Maybe it is the name?

This place is lovely and the food is very tasty and infused with love. Coming here for brunch was such a wonderful experience! Everything came hot and delicious! I had the eggs Benny and my partner had the house special. Her order was so much better then mine because it came with a tasting palate of the restaurant. The sausage terrine is to die for and you should definitely order it as a side. I did really enjoy the apple coleslaw that was very delicious as well. This restaurant boosts so much individual flavour that you won’t find anywhere else!
Beware of the lines on the weekends as it could take up to an hour!

Came here with friends on our first full day in Toronto after journeying up from the Detroit metro area the night before.
We tried the waffles and they were delicious — I really liked them because they were light, fluffy and didn’t leave you with that we-​ate-​too-​much-​for-​breakfast-​and-​now-​are-​comatose-​for-​the-​rest-​of-​the-​day feeling.
Ambiance: nice feel — eclectic + diner-​y + old school
Service: a little slow — we walked in and it definitely took us a few minutes to get anyone’s attention, otherwise, our waiter was very friendly and helpful and my coffee was consistently refreshed
Prices: I think they are a little on the high end, we ended up with 3 orders of waffles of various kinds (2 with fruit, 1 with egg/​bacon) a coffee, juice x2 and we had a 50 dollar bill by the end, but we were very satisfied overall, and this was a great place to start the day off!

This is a small and cozy little restaurant on the east side of the city. Given the size, you will likely have to wait outside in line for weekend brunch, so try to pick a nice and sunny day to come — I think my friend and I waited at least half an hour in light drizzle.
Food-​wise, I have to say everything here is quite good. We ordered the Eggs Benny and Waffle Benjamin (like eggs benny but with two Belgian waffles and smoked salmon). The Eggs Benny with peameal bacon seemed pretty standard at first, but their hollandaise sauce here is great, it has a hint of some kind of citrusy zest in it. Likewise, I really enjoyed the Waffle Benjamin, and the texture of the Belgian waffles was absolutely perfect. I’ve had waffles at other places that are too crunchy and too hard to the point where you have to hack away at them, but these were lightly crispy on the outside, and so soft and fluffy on the inside. Would recommend. They also give you this apple slaw as a side, and it’s quite a refreshing change from the usual potatoes or green salad. This was tangy and light and appetizing.
Compared to other brunch places though, I have to say the portions seem quite a bit smaller for a steeper price. Both dishes we ordered were $ 15, and the Waffle Benjamin only comes with ONE poached egg. That being said, I would not hesitate to recommend this place to people, and would return to try other menu items.

I went a year ago and the place was not as busy as it is now.
Good food. Price was a bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion but cute little shop. A bit snug.

I went here last Sunday for brunch. There was line but it was not too long a wait.
It’s a quaint place, servers were very friendly.
I had the breakfast crêpe (vegetarian) and the masala chai roobios and I loved every bit! The apple slaw was delicious, with the tangy taste.
My friend had the Waffles Benjamin, and seemed to like it as well.
I would definitely recommend this place, they are friendly and got good food. Be prepared to line up and wait though!

Was skeptical about this place at first but after seeing a long lineup at the front entrance it became quite evident that this place was going to be good.
Atmosphere of the inside is warm and cozy. Staff is super friendly. Ordered the waffles with fruit. Was a great appetizer. Had the duck confit special which also included eggs Benedict, hash brown, and apple slaw. Food tasted great and hits the spot!

La gérante, du moins si c’est elle, est particulièrement désagréable. Le repas était de qualité inégale malgré un bon choix de bières belges. On y retournera peut-​être, mais nous né sommes pas particulièrement pressés.