Green Canoe in East York

900 Millwood Rd, East York, ON M4G 1X1, Canada

★★★★★
(163 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Address
900 Millwood Rd, East York, ON M4G 1X1, Canada
Plus Code
PJ3P+9J East York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in
Offerings
Coffee Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Seating
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids

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Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
163 reviews

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chicken and waffles (14) brunch (14) buttermilk (9) gem (8) baked goods (7) atmosphere (7) donuts (6) chicken sandwich (6) breakfast sandwich (5) portuguese tarts (5)
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★★★★
April 29, 2022

Service was great in this tiny plaza. Total neighborhood vibe. Ordered the eggplant parm, the buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich, fries, the double burger and a butter tart. They make their own bread so made the parm and chicken sandwiches come together with nice contrast . The burger was disappointing as it was not to the calibre of the other sandwiches, made of commercial patty and bun. Like I said loved the service so would suggest if you plan on continuing to serve burgers then serve on store made bread and make your own patties. See you soon!

★★★★★
April 15, 2022

My second visit here and I love this place! The food is so delicious and the staff is Uber friendly. Highly recommended! The buttermilk chicken sandwich and the egg tarts are to die for!

★★★★★
February 26, 2022

Great service, fantastic food! The Portuguese egg tarts are the perfect way to finish your meal.

★★★★★
October 31, 2021

What a fabulous quaint restaurant, truly amazing. My wife and I stumbled across it and we are glad we did. The staff here are so friendly and very engaging. The food is tremendously good. I had the Lumberjack Chicken and waffle…WOW! Best chicken and waffle I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to comeback and try some more delicious food. This store also sells some pastries, we picked up the Portuguese Custard tarts. Very good! Thanks Green Canoe!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2020

Love the food here. I live on the other side of the city and make the commute just for the food. One of the best places to eat in the GTA. Staff are great and friendly. Highly recommended. (You're also missing out if you don't get a custard tart!)

★★★★★
January 5, 2020

Highly recommend!! Staff is SUPER friendly and food is amazing! We both had chicken and waffles with bacon; and it was the right mix of salty and sweet. The dish came with greens, fruit and beans which is a nice light touch to the dish. Would 100% make the drive back

★★★★★
December 7, 2019

The Green Canoe is modest in name, but delivers big time with great food and service. For a small business restaurant, complete with its own little general store, this place is truly a hidden gem in Leaside. Apart from the staple breakfast choices, I highly recommend any of their fried chicken options. The chicken in their Fried Chicken Sandwich and Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles are marinated for 24 hours before they hit the fryer. In the end, you're left with a crunchy, juicy piece of heaven—nothing short of amazing. That goes for the staff as well. They're always out, making sure everyone is taken care of, while food was being dished out, table by table. Expect to wait a little bit, but rest assured, the food is definitely worth the wait. Having only tried two things on their menu, I'm already excited to come back for more. Keep an eye out for the Green Canoe the next time you're in Leaside. Great things come in small packages, and this place is no exception.

★★★★★
May 8, 2019

Great breakfast spot, small family run feel, cozy family friendly atmosphere. Service is friendly and fast. There are even kids books for the kids to read. Would definitely come again.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I really want to love these guys! I live in the area, and have been in twice, once pre-covid. Each time, there is either stale buns, mediocre burgers or really badly fried chicken ( the oil tasted old, and fried at a low temp = greesy mess). Overly salted, and I love salt! Hard to do. The salad was good, as were the fries. Makes me miss Millwood Melt open regularly. I dont understand all the great reviews, but I wish I had their experiences. Maybe Ill give them one more go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The bar to which all other Fried Chicken is measured. Get it on a sandwich or on some waffles, it doesnt matter its perfect. Baked treats are all on point, and service is always spectacular. Cant miss local feel-good spot.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great chicken and waffles. The chicken was very tender.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love this place so much! The food is super delicious and the service is friendly! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I tried their double burger today very good, delicious and fresh. I tried their chicken grill sandwich couple days ago,it was very good also,I am going back to try other foods,I advise anyone wants good food,very good quality, good price,best customer service go to this restaurant. Staff are professional and nice. I hope they extend their hours at the night at least in spring and summer.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Gave one star to advise others that, on June 5/2022, discovered the Green Canoe has closed down. New management will decide what this location will become in the future.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fanfreakingtastict. Just had their steak sandwhich. I was driving by after having done a run for most of the morning and was driving by on my way home. Saw the place and read the menu posted. Amazing food bread everything.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place to eat! Takeout now, but either way the food is great and so are the people! 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food. Very friendly staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Pleasant surprise as I ordered from Green Canoe on a whim. I was on the Leaside and was craving for something different to big chain food. I realized that I had driven past this location hundreds of times without ever noticing it. I am glad I tried it. Even during a lockdown, the atmosphere is very inviting and honest. The good was tasty enough - chicken sandwich was great but the chicken fingers seriously lacked seasoning - and priced fairly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Donuts and tarts were amazing. The staff were super friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This review is long overdue. I ve been coming here since just after they opened, often to get a morning espresso and pastry. I ve gotten to know Dave, Carmen, Fran, Filippa and the rest of the staff and they are really great people. Echoing all the other reviews, the food, donuts/pastries (Portuguese tarts!) and coffee are terrific. I ve also asked Dave to make birthday cakes on three occasions and he killed it each time. I highly recommend ordering a cake from Green Canoe. This is a place I feel lucky to have in the neighbourhood. I can t recommend this place enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I loved the shrimp pasta

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome place!!! Food is on point any time of the day. Breakfast to lunch it is all yummy. Place has a nice feel to it. Cozy, welcoming and friendly. Staff are super helpful and attentive. Dave is the man treats you as if you are being served in his home. Not the last time Ill be going.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their coffee & espresso is very good... Make sure you get your custard tart. Its delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great little joint. Food was good. Chicken and waffles were great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great service and awesome food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Absolutely fabulous lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent, the chicken and waffles were sooo good, and the Avocado toast was exactly what the doctor ordered. We will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What an amazing little discovery that we made over the weekend. This place is nice and small and the staff is the friendliest youll ever see. There are only a few small tables inside and some patio space outside for a few groups. The decor cute and they also sell the jam they use in their dishes and its very very good. They used a strawberry jam in our meal that day and that sold us into buying a jar for home. We ordered the chicken and waffles along with the lumberjack sandwich and both are very well priced and plentiful. I have to say that their buttermilk fried chicken is one of the BEST Ive ever tasted! I wish this place nothing but success, but please dont come here and crowd the place, I need to keep coming back without huge line ups!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Super awesome wings!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We held a private event at this location in early November 2021. Dave was super accommodating and his menu selections were all crowd pleasers. I did not even ask him what he was going to serve and he nailed it! All I said was to have something for non vegetarians and vegetarians. Dave as a chef is incredible and the restaurant is a little gem in Leaside. Food is incredibly fresh and yummy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent brunch and great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Friendly staff along with great food and atmosphere. I would love to come back here again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Small, cute, amazing breakfast/brunch and coffee spot in East York. Super friendly vibes all around and a trendy menu w/ variety that can make everyone happy. The best. Go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and exceptional service, if youre in the area I suggest stopping in for a bite. Cozy atmosphere and food hit all the right spots.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Phenomenol Experience, Amazing Food, Great Customer Service.. hope this place becomes a brand real soon.. I was there today! He offered us the best custard we have ever had in our entire lives for free! Thanks!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Cozy family friendly atmosphere. Good food. And friendly staff. Excellent neighbourhood addition. Also great treats like donuts, Portuguese tarts etc.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Simply delicious, from their simple but diverse menu options to their baked goods the Green Canoe delivers delicious fare. The staff is friendly and outgoing, and the owner is a real treat to deal with.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Very good quality and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Most amazing service and staff, not to mention the delicious and fresh food! HIGHLY recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The lumberjack sandwich and the waffles are 10/10. Thanks for the great meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

OMG, EAT HERE! What a great hidden gem. The food is plentiful and amazing. Everything was freshly prepared by friendly staff and to die for, not to mention the bread and baking to take home. Can t wait to come back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We finally visited this place and wish that we had done so sooner. Its a wonderful neighbourhood diner that bakes their own breads and desserts etc. It is a clean family run establishment and the atmosphere is laid back (no loud TV, cottage-y feel). On the day we went we saw lots of people eating in as well as a steady stream of people taking their coffee and baked goods to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The staff are great and the food is delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very clean, very friendly! We visited earlier in the summer to sit on their patio. It is tiny and only fit us (2 people), and one other family (parent and 2 children). Despite the size, everyone fit well. I appreciate that they created the safest patio possible instead of cramming people into a small space. Everyone is spaced apart appropriately. The staff is very personable and friendly. I recommend and will visit again.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Generally, their sandwiches are excellent, however, today my experience was a little different. The quality of my BLT wasn t close to what it regularly is. Overall, the sandwich seemed rushed. Edit. Green Canoe has excellent customer service. I am both impressed with the promptness of their response, and their commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction. Having said that, the quality of their food is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Picked up from Green Canoe for the first time and was very impressed. The dishes were very tasty, had a lot of vegetables, and were prepared to order. We will be back very soon and are excited to try other weekly specials.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

the chicken fingers are amazing , the waiters and waitresses are super nice. The doughnuts and the custard tarts are Delicious!!!!!! I come here all the time for lunch with my friends. By: Findley

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Disclaimer: The restaurants owner is my brother so this may have a tad bit of bias. I did however wait in till I had the pleasure of eating at the Green Canoe before writing this. Ryan, brother I am so proud of you and your staff. You know I love to support local business and your restaurant has exactly the type of place I love to support. Your food is delicious and fairly priced. The interior is comfortable and welcoming. Your staff is courteous and caring . Most of all you Ryan are a fantastic front of house. Friendly, hilarious and helpful. You know Jaye and I will be back. I recommend it to all my friends. (Shout out YRMBL Pirates) . P.S If you are reading this review you need to destroy a Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, as one friend put it that is a DAMN tasty sandwich

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great lunch, reasonable price, friendly staff. Hard to beat that!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Fantastic food and friendly helpful servers...

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Its like getting Portuguese tarts on Ossington!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place, visit often. Hidden jem! Breakfast sandwich is incredible.. Fresh bread, beats any breakfast sandwich that Starbucks or Tim Hortons can offer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best chicken and waffles i have ever had . Staff and service were also great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wish I didnt wait so long to discover this place! Great food, coffee and service! The breakfast sandwich was amazing and I will be back often. Great for kids too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place for brunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Hidden gem in the neighbourhood. Must visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place excellent service and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent hospitality...Must definitely try their ham and cheese omelette

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food here is always amazing and the staff do a great job. Everyone is friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrive. We always look forward to having the Avocado toast for breakfast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Hands down one of the friendliest place Ive been to in quite sometime, staff were uber friend but not luring over you. Everything was so fresh and homemade. Took my mother here for mothers day, amazing hungry man breakfast, waffle and chicken, as well as the BLT, portions were very good. You do NOT walk out hungry. The baked good are to die for, and of course shy of a couple items I think we nearly bought one of everything. Coffee menu is very extensive considering it a smaller place, the house coffee beats Tims hands down... and give Starbucks a run for the money. I highly recommend you dont just drive by this place, stop take a couple mi Tues go in have a coffee and feel the vibe... it will keep you wanting to go back. Thanks for being and doing what you do Green Canoe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had the chicken and waffle and couldnt have asked for more. Professional and friendly service and would recommend to others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice Burger/fried chicken sandwich spot, they also have some great pastries!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and service. Definitely worth the repeat visits!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Delicious food, great service, clean and they even play my kind of music. My new favorite breakfast spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food at an affordable price. Definitely a local gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really awesome place! Great food and service. The menu is on the smaller side and its not a cheap place. I would definitely recommend Green Canoe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The shoestring fries are to die for and the chicken sandwich is very good

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great place, very family and and the bread and pastries are amazing. Great pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Friendly staff and a generous plate of brunch. Loved the homemade baked beans!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing chicken and waffles. Highly recommend the donuts. Service is great as well. Will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Simply amazing food! Lovely atmosphere, and awesome staff! They are great with kids. Have gained a loyal customer!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent Lumberjack breakfast sandwich is my new go to and pretty good coffee to boot as well. Very fast & friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Way cool spot with great service! Food was soo good. Had the avocado toast...hubby had steak & eggs. Baked beans so yummy! Well be back to give weekend brunch a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Wonderful lunch!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great spot! Friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent!... fresh, home made items in a relaxed setting - we usually go for brunch. The house made bread , donuts and pastries are delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fresh ingredients

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Just what a local café should be - incredible food, amazing pastries and delicious coffee. I will be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A local alternative to the chain breakfast restaurants. Fresh food and friendly staff. Breakfast was comparably priced to alternatives and the bacon was crispy. Will come back to try lunch time items.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent local small restaurant!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent staff, quick and friendly service. Food is also above average for the area

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

My favourite spot in Leaside for breakfast/brunch. The food is consistently delicious every time, and the pricing is very fair (especially for the breakfast sandwiches!). Excellent service, too! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

This place is the best. The food is a really solid breakfast fair. Good vegetarian options. Tasty jams and friendly story rich service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing burger and amazing service. You are family when you dine at the Green Canoe.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wow! Buttermilk chicken was crispy, succulent and full of love. The bun was light and airy, with a slight chew to the crumb. Fries... yummy (and Im not generally a french fry guy.) Friendly service to top it all off. First time here, but wont be the last.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

The best chicken and waffles Ive ever had, going back very soon. Great spot for breakfast and lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great little gem in the heart of Leaside in Toronto ... uber friendly and caring owner with delicious food and fabulous artisanal breads ... both beef and vegan burgers are great as well as the chicken chef salad! A must!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great dining experience and very friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I just literally had the best buttermilk chicken sammy of my existence...I almost didnt leave a review cause now Im afraid this place will get too busy. 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

best shoestring fries. Lovely friendly waitress

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Chicken and waffles were fantastic, customer service was excellent, and the owner is a really nice person!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Just what the neighborhood needed. Great for breakfast, nice sunny patio, excellent sandwiches, and kind, caring staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great service, food and atmosphere. I find the prices very fair too !

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Small spot with a big menu. Very nice staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great friendly spot in the neighbourhood for brunch and baked goods. Definitely will be going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Such a great family-friendly cafe in the neighbourhood. We really enjoyed our coffee and brunch, especially the chicken & waffles. Will definitely be coming back!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I personally always have difficulty with the menu....however I love supporting the locals and i really like this place. The coffee is decent and the portuguese tarts are quite amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great service. Even better food. A true gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Amazing caffe / brunch place . Very friendly staff. The food and pastries are phenomenal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Avocado toast was great!! 1 suggestion, add a kitchen helper to handle the rushes and speed up service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

The chicken sandwich is excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good brunch. Great shoestring cut fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Had a lovely breakfast while waiting for my car to get looked at. Owner was friendly and fun to talk to. Good selection of breakfast options price wise, and really well done. Has potential to become a great local favourite. Will be finding excuses to make the trip!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I can t say enough about the food, coffee and service! Ryan makes you feel so welcome and I love supporting a local business. Everyone should try this place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great spot. Friendliest service. The buttermilk chicken is straight fire. The dudes who run it are legends. Big ups!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Big time chicken. God bless

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Had breakfast here last week. The ham and cheese omelette was really good, the homemade fries amazing. Latte really yummy. Just had to go for breakfast again today. Over easy eggs were perfect, bacon just the way I like it and fries were just as good as last week! Just had to get a cookie and muffin to take home. Haven t had the muffin yet but the cookie was sooooo good (chocolate chip and pecan)!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Amazing new breakfast place in Leaside! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I ve ever had! So fresh-all meats and baked goods are sourced locally. Great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great spot for brunch or lunch. Food is delicious, and staff is extremely nice :)

December 22, 2018

Found a hair in my food and then made me pay for the food still!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Small friendly place with a simple menu done well. Save room for the tarts and brownies

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great place , amazing food, fantastic baked goods. Affordable and the staff is second to none....the BEST

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Small little place offering a simpke breakfast/brunch menu. Good food, nice friendly staff, although they are sometimes forgetful. Truly a hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great little local spot in Leaside for breakfast and lunch. Awesome buttermilk fried chicken!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

A hidden gem in Leaside. Fantastic food, friendly service, reasonable prices and a welcoming atmosphere make this my favourite place for breakfast, brunch or a quiet coffee. With tasty baked goods, and coffee, this is a great place to visit solo, or with friends. Also family friendly, there s a selection of books, lego, and puzzles for kids. While they don t offer gluten free options yet, their menu is still able to accommodate my gluten free and dairy alternatives.