Fresh Choice Cafe in Scarborough

520 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 0B1, Canada

★★★★★
(71 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Cafeteria Filipino restaurant Restaurant

About

A family owned and operated business committed to serve fresh, healthy & nutritious food At Fresh Choice Café we prepare our food from scratch, we make our own sauces, soups, salads, sandwiches & wraps using fresh and quality ingredients, with healthy cooking methods No preservatives, No artificial flavors

Address
520 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 0B1, Canada
Plus Code
QP73+5W Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–5 PM
Thursday
8 AM–5 PM
Friday
8 AM–5 PM
Saturday
9 AM–4 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Prepared foods Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Catering Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
71 reviews

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★★★★★
December 15, 2024

My fiance and I went to this place yesterday for a late lunch. Our food was amazing and the lady working behind the counter was extremely friendly and welcoming. We had the BLT bagel and beef wrap. They were really high quality and delicious, we couldn't believe the price point. Thanks for the pleasant visit!

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

Feels like home the food is very cheap 🤗I like it there and the stuff is so nice fresh they cook amazing feeling they cook with love

★★★★★
September 5, 2024

My first time coming to fresh choice cafe right after my appointment and I had a great experience very welcoming and friendly staff employees fresh coffee and bagel was fresh with cream cheese I enjoyed the breakfast item and coffee was very fresh and enjoyable. I recommend others to check out I will let my friends know to try their food and beverages and their fresh banana loaf so yummy with a tea and or coffee.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

First time in this cafe today and I was very happy with the food and the service. The Cafe is very bright, clean and inviting. If you are looking for something healthy, this is the place to go!

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

Whatever they serve they prepare diligently with care. Staff is very courteous, smiling and friendly, one will be motivated to come back just to interact with them. Food is fresh and coffee is great. We had a Spinach Cheese sandwich which was yummy.

★★★★★
April 26, 2024

Love love LOVE this cafe. I’ve been a regular for 2 years now, but I ended up getting busier so I haven’t been back as frequently as I would like. However, I went back today to get my favourite breakfast, and it felt like I was never away. Feels like home because they’re that warm, I’m not even kidding. Also try the awesome Tapsilog!!! It’s my go-to whenever I’m hungry—but do note that you might wanna get that second cup of rice! ;) I end up getting seconds for everything lol

★★★★★
January 11, 2024

Had to come all this way for a Dr appointment but this Cafe was worth it. Had a Filipino breakfast (tapsilog). It was fantastic, flavorful,filling and appropriately priced. 10/10 would recommend Will definitely be by anytime I'm the area

★★★★★
September 30, 2021

Hidden gem in Scarborough. Bangsilog ( marinated milk fish with garlic fried rice), regular Canadian sausage & egg breakfast. Coffee is good too. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Amazing owners. Highly recommend. I love their food. Definitely coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

There is one thing here that I am not comfortable. The tax laws state any restaurant food $4.00 and under is subject to 5% tax yet this location charges 13%...This needs to be addressed by owner Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Their foods are great. They serve it freshly made. And the staffs are friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Cheap, fast and good service

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Always a very friendly staff here. Breakfast and coffee is always great and cheap also, especially their egg and bacon/sausage.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Hidden gem in this medical building. Great Filipino breakfast and amazing customer service.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Very clean, delicious and friendly atmosphere ! Its my everyday go to place for lunch !! Love their banana loaf cake and cheese sandwich !!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Old management was also good, but new management is excellent. You feel welcome and they serve with smile. Having a cafe in a busy medical building is a true blessing for the patients as well as the staff. Superb job!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely staff. Great food and fair prices. What else do you need

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing wraps!!! Amazing service amazing coffee amazing place. Clean fresh and lovely

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Staff, Great Service as Always !!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing tapsilog made by these guys! So surprised you can get good filipino breakfast in this medical building, definitely a nice surprise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Totally recommend this place! Fast service and absolutely fresh food. Very nice ladies!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love this place. Coffee in the morning beef patties in the afternoon. Super friendly staff and a welcome atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love the spring rolls, banana bread, tuna wrap, to name a few. Food is really amazing! Helpful and friendly staffs, easy and convenient. You gotta try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was amazing, reasonably priced but more sooooo the customer service was too par. Amazing staff and such a welcoming atmosphere..if youre in the area or the building Id highly recommend checking it out. Its always great to support small businesses

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good Tapsilog with garlic rice

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good eats, decent price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Found this nice little cafe this morning and stopped in for breakfast. Yummy Filipino food and other breakfast items. Owners are very nice and friendly. Would recommend this place for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very nice little cafe with staff that prepares everything fresh for you. Very friendly and they serve top quality for a very good price! A highlight are their handmade and delicious spring rolls!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful gem in Scarborough. Really enjoyed my lunch at this friendly little cafe. Delicious and fresh, prepared-from-scratch lentil soup and the iced coffee was very good too! Finished it off with a rich and yummy brownie. Ill definitely be back!

December 22, 2022

Horrible customer service skills. Came to purchase a drink and the owner asked me to wait until. There was only other customer ahead of me and he was caught up in a conversation with one of the staff working with the owner. Very disrespectful for his tone and attitude. I decided to walk away. Also, why does one need to purchase a minimum of $10 worth of goods to use a credit card? No wonder it s always empty in this cafe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good coffee

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Under new management, Same menu

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Breakfast is ordinary, choice of drinks is very strange, no Americano

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love this place! The food is excellent and the new owner is gem!! Highly highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I go here for lunch all the time because of the fact that the staff make me feel soo at home very generous and kind owners bless them oh did I mention they have the best iced coffee

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this place! So many healthy options

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Wow, wow wow, you have to try a Filipino breakfast! Delicious and amazing service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is amazing, service is great! Will definitely be back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Lovely little cafe, good spot for delicious smoothies. Their pulled chicken sandwiches are extremely yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, good coffee. Owners is very nice

★★
December 22, 2020

Went in to take a look around for my first time visiting. Looks like a decent environment, and variety of options on the menu. Unfortunately, I was with someone who detests getting food in any sort of medical facility, so didnt end up getting anything. The reason for the lower rating (would have been three stars), however, is the behaviour of the gentleman behind the counter. I went to take a photo of the menu, and he seemed irritated about it; he actually confronted me about it, and seemed to be of the impression that I was angry - he actually told me that I didnt need to be angry - despite me calmly explaining my intention. That said, looks decent overall, and wouldnt hold it against him - maybe hes just having an off day?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious food

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent service and excellent food. The couple who owns the cafe are very friendly and nice! Our Filipino breakfast was really enjoyable. Also the plants make the place really cozy. I always look forward to coming here after the doctor s appointment.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Cosy seating, friendly staff, satisfying food and service with a smile. Thank you Anton!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Cozy and clean place, the staff are so friendly and the food is fresh & delicious me and my sister always stop there whenever we have doctor appointment we like the breakfast, Good job thumbs up

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Friendly staff Prepared right in the spot Quick service Good menu soups and sandwiches available Other food as well hot soup and beverages as well Seating available Perfect for quick bite inside medical building

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great if waiting for someone to finish their doctor visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Delicious food and amazing coffee. Excellent customer service. Owners are very very very nice and friendly. Very clean cafè. Very reasonable price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Love their veggie soup,nice staff too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Nice to have a clean and friendly non corporate café that tries to impress!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

This is a quaint little Cafe located in a medical building on Ellesmere east of Warden Avenue. The coffee is nice and the sandwich I had was delicious. Very handy when you have the munchies after seeing your doctor.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

The best and freshest food you will get for takeout. Owner knows quality and the cafe is very clean. They are doing things right. Food is wonderful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Very friendly staff. They remember what I order and I feel appreciated because of fhat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. The staff are amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Friendly staff and great food. The Filipino breakfast is awesome here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

It was my pleasure to visit Fresh Choice Cafe last week while touring Canada from California. The food was excellent, and we were treated extremely well by the owners and staff. I highly recommend this cafe. I wish we were closer! Ill return on my next trip to Canada.