Bonjour Brioche in Toronto

812 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7, Canada

★★★★☆
(1103 reviews)
Categories: Bakery Breakfast restaurant Cafe

About

Busy French bakery/cafe serving breakfast & lunch, with croissants, quiches & sandwiches.

Website
bonjourbrioche.com
Address
812 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7, Canada
Plus Code
MM53+WF Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8 AM–3 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
8 AM–3 PM
Sunday
8 AM–3 PM

Services

Service options
In-store pick-up Takeaway Dine-in Same-day delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
1103 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (155) table (50) patio (46) quiche (40) french toast (29) eggs benedict (21) salad dressing (17) croque madame (11) scrambled eggs with smoked salmon (9) salmon benedict (7)
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★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Delicious French pastries and brunch. I had the benny with smoked salmon and it was great, the eggs were perfectly runny and the croissant was flaky and buttery. Their salad comes with their own home made dressing which is also very yummy. I highly recommend trying their pastries and tarts as well, taking a couple home, they are so good! It’s worth the wait for a table.

★★★★★
November 3, 2024

Bonjour Brioche was an amazing brunch spot, the place was simple and cozy. The service was great and everything was delicious. Highly recommend the salmon eggs Benedict, probably the best eggs Benedict I've had and the French toast was amazing as well. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try most of the pastries as they were sold out (around 1PM). If you want to try the brioche or croissants I suggest going earlier.

★★★★★
September 8, 2024

One of the best breakfast/ brunch bistros in the city. Home made fresh pastries, sourdough, brioche, jams and salad dressing. Omelet to perfection. Friendly staff, charming patio. Visited several times and quality is consistent. Be prepared for a lineup on weekends, well worth waiting. A true gem on the Queen st East. Must visit. Takeout window if you are in real rush, but this place deserves sitting in.

★★★★★
August 25, 2024

French little hidden gem, nothing extravagant in terms of decoration like the expensive places you go downtown but it provides what we want, great food and an affordable price. I ordered the Benny and the croque madame, croque madame was amazing

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

This is one of those places where you don't want to leave after you sit. The atmosphere is cozy, the team is great, and the food is awesome. I definitely recommend the triple banana pudding; it is the best banana dessert I have ever tasted in my life.

★★★★
July 21, 2024

The waiting staff is very efficient and fast with their service and recommendations. We had the breakfast Benny with smoked salmon and bacon crepe and sandwich, bread can be a bit chewy but overall great food.

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

Such an amazing spot!!!! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Cute little patio too! Great french style menu. We got the omlette and the quiche du jour.

★★★★
June 13, 2024

We went there on a Saturday for brunch, since there’s no reservation we had to stay in a line which didn’t take that long (10-15min) the food and the portions were good and it had a good vibe

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2024

Solid brunch if you re in the area and willing to wait. The moroccan scramble was really good!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Amazing food and great service. Hannah was very nice and recommended us the best food.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Cozy, authentic space with great service. My scrambled eggs with salmon and a bowl of latte was very good. I was meeting a friend I hadn t seen in over 30 years and even though they were busy they didn t rush us. Really appreciated that human touch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

One of my favourite places to have breakfast. Something special about their home made jam that makes me want to keep ordering the baguette and butter and jam.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I love this place. Every Sunday I look for places to have brunch and since I found this one, I repeat every time I can. Prices are reasonable, the staff is great, so is the atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I have already tried the spicy ham, vegetrian quiche and perfect! Will go again and again

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was incredible. Staff super kind. And attentive. Super homey decor very French countryside, homey.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Super nice place, great atmosphere, amazing food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Loved everything about this quaint little bakery & breakfast place. Taste was just perfect, staff courteous and pricing optimum. No wonder there s waiting each time we ve been here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Will definitely come back, not only for food, for the warmest hospitality of the staff and their warm welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Went for a Sunday Brunch, had to wait for 10 minutes which is normal considering the queue was shorter than usual. The food the coffee did not disappoint, shall be back for more

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Buy some French pastry. Amazing scrumptious!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great little place with amazing food. Loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food is always great. Try a benny or the quiches. The staff are amazing, friendly and so attentive. I sat on their patio with my large dog and they were so kind and accommodating. If I could give more stars I would.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Comfortable environment, authentic French bakeries and meals.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best pastries in Toronto!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I adore Bonjour Brioche. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Its not very large so there is often a wait for a table, but its definitely worth the wait. This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Toronto. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great customer service food was excellent. I had the Croque Madame.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Went there for a takeout the line was orthopedic long but the service was quick and pleasant. Their brewed coffee was surprisingly good! Their pastries were not bad but not the best. Overall; was a good quick coffee and baked good experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

My wife favorite. toasted baguette ham sandwich. Has the melted mozzarella cheese with a hint Dijon mustard and the crunch with every bite. The flavor just crazy good.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Been coming to this bakery for years absolutely delicious... Food, service are always spectacular!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Quite possibly the best customer service and quality experience I ve ever had. The staff went so above and beyond, I love this place and am officially a loyal customer. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Excellent brunch with delicious bread at the right price.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Fabulous food! I cant say enough about the delicious pastries, omelettes, quiches and egg dishes available for brunch. One bite of their flaky buttery croissants and its easy to imagine youve travelled to some small French village where food is taken very seriously! Dont miss a chance to drop by, youre in for a treat! Vegetarian options: Bonjour Brioche chef has developed a wonderful VEGAN dish for brunch, a Moroccan-style scramble that my vegan daughter loves!

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Very chill and cheap 30$ including tip and tax for 2 people (we took 2 sandwiches).

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This place was everything I was expecting and more. Staff are great and make sure the experience is good for everyone. The food is amazing and lattes are perfect. Atmosphere is nice and cozy. Would definitely go back to try the other options.

★★★★
June 23, 2024

food is good but the portions are small for the price Vegetarian options: the tofu scramble is delicious and well seasoned but small portions Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

French Brunch foods and great coffee

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Just okay. I don t know why is this place so overrated. We came here from another part of the city to get pretty mediocre brunch. It s not bad at all, but 4/5. Also would be great if you guys could get transparent plastic cups for iced beverages, not the same as for hot drinks. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I love the pastry from here. It s always so yummy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The French toasts are amazing!

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The food is tasty Small space and tables Doesn t matter how early you are there They always run out of something even very common croissant

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

If youre a fan of amazing pastries this is the spot for you. Bonjour hits the spot everytime. I have yet to try something there that isnt delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This is a must go spot. Still the same prices as 5 years ago. Still same amazing service and the food is always delicious. Usually get the croque madam and a latte bowl with an almond croissant . This place is incredibly authentic, great food and better service . Never had a bad experience going here for the last 20ish years. Please never change !

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

If you get there before 10, not a long wait. We were seated and waited on fairly quickly. It was busy but we didnt feel rushed. Food was tasty and decent portions, we had the brunch/all day menu. Staff were friendly. Will definitely go again to try some pastries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Cute little spot in Leslieville. Always love going, one of the best brunch in the city. I love how there s no reservation with first come first serve. Photo shown in the salmon Benedict (which is only available on weekends)

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I had brunch here. I loved the food and the service was excellent. However, the outdoor patio heater was too strong, the seats were uncomfortable and the music was too loud. There wasnt much space between tables so it was rather noisy. Perhaps sitting inside is more spacious and comfortable? not sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Very friendly and tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Super cute french bistro with fresh pastries. I always go for the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs rosti. Friendly service and amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I stopped in for a solo brunch on a weekday and had the pleasure of seeing first hand how lovely this team is to their customers. While I was there a group of elderly regulars came in and I watched a staff member hold their hands to come down the step in the entryway and walk them to their table. It also seemed like the staff remembered their orders and preferences. Always love supporting businesses that are such a staple in the community, and the great food is a bonus.

March 23, 2024

I have dined here for years and always know there is a wait. There is a snow storm today and I came in with my 9 week old baby and husband for lunch. My husband dropped us off to see what the wait was. Too long which is fine but I asked to stand inside for 2 minutes while my husband pulled the car around. The young man who was seating people was so rude and would not let me inside. He said it was a fire violation. I asked for 2 minutes as I have a new born and there is a snow storm. I left in tears. I had to beg. Never have I felt so small. Never have I been treated so rudely. It was so awful. You have lost a customer and what a shame. A new mother should never be treated so bad. As I went to leave after a minute as my husband ran to the car. Shame on you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

A hidden gem in East York.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Had the soup and sandwich for lunch. Ham and cheese on a baguette and a cup of mushroom soup. The soup was great, but the sandwich was just kinda sad. A couple thin slices of ham and cheese and a little mustard. Nothing else, no tomato, lettuce, onion...lol. so I took a little salad from her plate to give it some flavour. Was sub-par at best. The other dishes being served looked okay, but stay away from the jambon avec cheese.

★★
February 23, 2024

Long time customer. Have had exceptional experiences dining in. For takeout, not sure if the pastry chef changed but these dry burnt stale croissants on a Saturday morning are not acceptable.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

First time to the BB. I just loved it. Lots of returning guests were in line while I waited. I had the lentil chorizo soup(very good) and the chicken salad sandwich on a crossaint. I would recommend it, and I would definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

We lucked out and got a table as soon as they opened. The food was super tasty and the vibe was intimate and nice. Food

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

i will spend my last dollar on them tart because they re so worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Not sure how this is possible but Bonjour brioche is actually better since the new ownership. It s always been so, so good - and now - service is friendlier, croissants even more amazing. The flourless chocolate cake is more spectacular than we remember. Congrats team!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The baguettes absolutely slap; along with everything on the menu. I visit here often and each time is such a treat. It was also neat to see Bonjour Brioche in Handmaids Tale! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great (but busy!) brunch spot in the area Very good prices especially for how good the food is! Ordered: quiche and croque madam The service was very friendly and fairly quick for how busy it was The only thing to note is the space is small or I would not recommend for a group larger than 4

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The salmon Benny was delicious! The server was very attentive with refilling our waters and coffee! Never felt rushed to leave after finishing our meal. We got lucky and did not have to wait but I heard typically there is a line.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved the place for the authentic french Pastries and croissant! Best Chocolate Tart and flourless chocolate cake I had in Toronto. The taste was rich, dense and not over sweet. Its my go to for Sweets craving.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tasty! We picked up 3 frozen tourtières for a holiday dinner. They were super tasty (perhaps a bit too salty). Worth the $30. And, they arent really tourtières, they are just regular meat pies. I am sure we could argue endlessly on that. But really, they are just meat pies. Lol

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always worth a stop if youre in the East end.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love the place! Menu has variety and definitely recommend French style omelette

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best croissants in the city! Sooo good! Were so lucky to live near this bakery

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The salad dressing is a delicious enigma

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing tastes, fast and nice service, Ill come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our favorite place for a weekend brunch so far. My wife and I loved this place since the first bite. We have to wait to be seated but it worth it, anyways is not a long time waiting. The service is great and the staff very kind! They always refill your coffee and the food is delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a great spot! The owner and team are so lovely, and put out some delicious grub! The quiches are spectacular and my pup loves the croissants!!! Thank you for being such wonderful neighbours!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Their croissants are perfect .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent bake goods , breakfast and coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great breakfast and pastries. We had the spicy bacon sandwich and the croque madame. Dze madame did not bite! Lol Very good and great service!

December 23, 2023

Doesn t worth the amount of time vs attention and food. Don t waste your time going there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful place with great food and kind staff. The owner is lovely. Also love the heated patio! Best croissants in town

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great breakfast and coffee. Croissants are delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic environment, great food . We ll proceed and the new owner is awesome.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and amazing service by Nathan !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious and service is great. Long line but so well worth the wait. They have a heated patio in the winter and its great, Nathan the owner is super friendly. A must try!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow. So as soon as you get through the waiting line (worth it btw), you are greeted with a smash of warm air scented with freshly baked bread, and fresh ground coffee. The server was incredibly friendly and patient. We ordered a tea and pomegranate mimosa for our drinks. We both ordered the eggs Benedict on smoked salmon on a fresh baked croissant, and an extra croissant on the side. The flavor that hits you is indescribable, it is salty, sweet, creamy, eggy, fluffy, buttery... All in one bite. Then we ordered a lemon twist and a lemon tart for dessert. If you love lemon, and cant get enough of it, the tart is for you. Its SOOOO tart, I mean it is called a tart so they have that down pat. It is served with raw whipped cream, but the tart is sweet enough to compliment the raw cream. The lemon twice was great! Less lemon, great for those who like a touch of lemon, instead of being assaulted by lemon flavor like in the tart. 9.5/10 recommend and would 100% return. The wait is well worth it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Yummy Baileys latte bowl! We also had omlettes. They were fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Super busy but worth the wait! Great croissants

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food and filling! So good though!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing staff amazing food and has felt like home ever since our first visit. Now a weekly staple in my schedule.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just mediocre Both service and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had a lovely breakfast and our server was so kind and generous. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing experience with a small-town vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A cute spot in the Queen street East neighbourhood. Waiting was approximately 20 minutes if you want to sit inside. We enjoyed the spicy bacon sandwich. The filling was a perfect mix of bacon, avocado, tomatoes and spices. However the showstopper was the baguette that was freshly made in house. We bought a baguette to take home with us to make our own sandwiches. Our server was hilarious and gave us goos tips of the specials and how to heat the baguette once we reach home. Keep it up Team Bonjour Brioche!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food. Space is at a premium, though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very nice staff, good price and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

French pastries and more. Feels like you re actually in Paris. Try the eclairs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My favourite brunch spot in the city. There s a reason that there s a line up for brunch every weekend! The place is a bit small and they have limited indoor dining but they only accept walk ins so you just have to be prepared to wait a bit. Their smoked salmon benny (only offered on weekends) and baked french toast are to die for! Their croissants are sooo yummy too, especially the cinnamon raisin one. Also the mango tangerine juice is so fresh every time. This place is a must try!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great bakery for breakfast.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Bussin! Great cross-aunts :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Outstanding there is a reason why this place is always busy. The food is fantastic. Their Eggs Benedict is so yummy! The hollandaise sauce tastes like it s made with real butter and not coming out of a package. The coffee and lattes and pastries are also really good! Usually good reviews are an HR campaign not for this place what you read about it is true.

December 23, 2023

If I could give a ZERO I would!!! We drove 1 hour to begin a great anniversary day celebration starting at what we thought would be a great little French restaurant. It was a cold and rainy day, once we were seated we could feel the cold draft from the door I politely asked if we could move to a table that had just cleared. No problem said NATHAN (apparently a part owner as he said). We ordered a quiche and Benny, after 30 minutes of waiting for our food and seeing other people come in after us and ordered and received their meals with some even finished and left. We inquired about our order 10 minutes later at 40+ since ordering, NATHAN brings our food and I asked, NATHAN is this typical to wait this long for food? Well guess what NATHAN answered me? we ll you ve been grumpy since you came in we tried to please you with all your requests WHAT REQUESTS?????? All I asked was to move tables oh I m sorry NATHAN for disturbing your peace. And the best part some girl from the table beside us turns and says oh I work as a server at another restaurant and sometimes it s busy oh WOW thank you girl at other table for the advise and opinion that no one asked for! Thank you NATHAN and thank you BONJOUR BRIOCHE for ruining what was to be a great morning by being unnecessarily RUDE and having ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. Here s what Grumpy does good news travels but bad news travels even faster! I ll make sure to let as many know of your TERRIBLE and RUDE attitude. To top it off we just returned from Paris last month not even in Paris were they as RUDE as NATHAN. If NATHAN really is a partner in the business, he couldn t have more than 1% into it. For the sake of your business just buy him out! You don t need this type of TOXIC attitude representing you. All he had to do was apologize for the delay. What he chose to do is say I m grumpy (which I wasn t) so that means delay my food????? NATHAN YOUR A SPECIAL ONE.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

perfectly cooked eggs benny. service can be a bit slow, but hey, it s brunch, what s the rush?

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Truth be told, this place deserves 5 stars for the food, environment and service. Where the rating falls short is solely due to the fact that dogs are allowed on the shrubbery/fence enclosed, covered patio. We could visibly see the dog hairs flying around in the sunlight, just to have to pick them off our food while trying to eat. We then also had to pick dog hair off our clothes after leaving. We are dog lovers but I do have to draw the line somewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They dont miss. Fresh tasty quick and great staff. Pay them more they deserve it

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Cosy, yummy, hearty, genuine

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We spent a great time and had a wonderful brunch there. The staff there are just amazing. Bread could not get any better and also they offered us a passion fruit lemonade which was just so wonderful. We will go back there 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love that this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A TRUE 5 STARS! The food delicious, this I knew from the many times I ve been. I had the omelette provençal and my daughter had the french toast! The french toast is made with fresh raisin bread (YUM!). What made this visit special is that my daughter couldn t decide which juice she wanted so the server prepared a whole juice tasting for her!! So sweet!! She definitely felt like a princess. Definition of going above and beyond.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service and lovely food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ive visited this place a few times and I must say, their pastries are quite enjoyable. Their brioche, in particular, is amazing. During my last visit, I ordered the Baked French toast and while it was different from what I expected, it tasted quite good. I would describe it more as a bread pudding. The flavor and consistency were pleasing. On a previous visit, I had the Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs. The eggs were perfectly cooked (believe it or not, scrambled eggs can be an art). However, the dish could have used something to cut through the heaviness of the fat. Nonetheless, the flavors were still great. I was fortunate not to have to wait too long in line, but Im aware that it can get quite packed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Dropped by for their bake good for the first time. I fortunately was able to pick up their tarts. Ethan was really kind and was super accommodating. This is one of my favourite tart so far in Toronto. It was super well made and has a nice balance between sweet and acidic. Every bite has the taste of buttery flavour. I m going to be coming back for their other bake goods.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Enjoyed a delicious brunch outdoors yummy eggs benedict with lox and their basil and goat cheese tart everything so fresh. Service couldn t have been nicer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Drove an hour for a bottle of their salad dressing. Worth it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

There was a long line outside. The waiter comes and asks out loud who is willing to sit inside. I m the only one to raised a hand, and I don t regret. Lovely smell of freshly baked pastry, the fans were more than enough for a 25C morning, the kitchen was a bit behind the orders, and it took them about 20 minutes to bring us the food, but it was delicious. We had eggs Benedict and smoked salmon, and a marvellous Fig, Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola tart. The arugula salad was stupidly well balanced with balsamic vinegar and spices! Not too sweet, not too acid. Bonus point, they had decaf! Marva was our waiter, she is the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fabulous brunch and location!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, lovely service. Definitely will come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great brunch place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly. Good service and food without any buts. Optimal place to start the day

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Their patio is open for cocktails and small bites on Friday evenings 6pm-11pm. The margarita pitcher is awesome, and we loved the sliders!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our favorite local spot that s been around for many years. Retains its fantastic local neighborhood charm and the staff will get to know you after a few visits. All the pastries are great and the salad dressing is something I buy and bring home. Prices are also very reasonable. Whether you re new to Leslieville or have been here for years, you haven t experienced local Toronto east end until you ve been to Bonjour Brioche. They also launched a Friday cocktails series called Bonsoir Brioche which is equally charming.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I don t want to share this place because the lines are honestly long enough at this point but alas the hype is well deserved, and every single person I ve ever met here has been lovely. Weekend brunches here are absolutely worth the wait, the smoked salmon eggs Benedict is a forever favourite, and even the side salads (which I usually hate) are delicious. Love love love this place, and will gladly queue up for it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

quiche was literally 10/10. everything so yummy

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was mediocre. The butter croissant was like store bought, I could not evet get butter smell. The omelette was definitely not french style as it s claimed on the menu. The crepe was uncooked. There is nothing special with this please. Also they brought me a glass with lip marks on it and when I mentioned this waitress did not even bother to apologize, but she gave me a weird look instead.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If youre looking to do brunch on a sunday, I would recommend arriving before 10:00 a.m. the menu has changed quite a bit in the last few years for the better, and this time around we tried two of Savory Tarts and they were both good along with the side salad and baguette. We also had the blueberry custard brioche and almond croissant. Both were just okay as the Almond croissant did not have enough almond frangipan and the blueberry custard brioche could have used a bit more filling as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing breakfast option

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Meh - is the best descriptor I could offer. Ordered a croque madame... first, it was the size of a tea cup with no gruyere and no bechamel! Dry and tasteless. It cannot be a croque madame without this. Butter tart tasted like it had lemon in it, with a soggy crust. Food is not that great; not sure why the long lines. The only thing Ive ever liked from here is the croissants and brioches. Wont eat here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its a great place for brunch. The coffee is wonderful and the qrocke madame is the best we ever tried. The croissants have real Parisienne taste. Dine outside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had a very delicious avocado toast. Staff are very polite and friendly. The patio is amazing, and the food is delicious. Very ideal for brunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

food was decent, wait was a bit but ambience & overall experience was good.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I used to come to this place a lot a long while back. It was so cute/ neighbourhoody/ vibey etc. Revisited last week and it was rather disappointing. The food was kinda bland, kinda basic, not very elevated. They still had the caviar on potato rosti, the croque madame, but somehow it just felt underwhelming. unlike the girl in the reviews below, I thought the waiter was trying his best to service everyone in the space, also it really was just him running the whole show. Kinda demanding, and post covid I understand if theyre low staffed, it was more so the food that disappointed me. I m

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful homemade pastries and breads!

December 23, 2023

Racist and worst customer services . They were so racist and didn t want to serve Asian customer .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful food and staff. We enjoyed the quiche and eggs Benny. The grapefruit juice was so fresh. Picked up some croissants for my family and they really enjoyed them.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love!! Just love for all the years of this wonderful European correction of the once bleak Toronto food scene and whose special place standard has remained steady over so many delicious years. May we have them forever!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Honestly, I had high expectations with the place, but after eating there, for me it is only ok

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Yummy as always, been coming here for about 25 years! Sour cherry tart was a bit sweaty today but still delicious! Staff atmosphere food . Keep it up.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The French Toast I ordered was delicious, but I didn t finish it because one piece tasted like bacon and I don t eat pork. Their coffee was great and the best part was that they refilled it. The tablecloth was dirty but maybe because it was really busy.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service. Was at the park nearby, and decided to come here to eat improptu for Sunday brunch. Surprisingly, they seated us within 5 minutes, which is very rare to happen in Toronto for Sunday brunch. Waiting staff were very friendly and provided great service. Food arrived promptly after ordering. I had the eggs Benedict, which came on a croissant and tasted great. It also came with a salad, and a toasted half baguette, which were both fresh and great tasting. Overall outstanding experience, and would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

In case anyone still thinks BB is cash only , it is not! They take plastic. Rejoice! Also, the little bakery window is delightful and serves the whole menu. Food is excellent. Worth the wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a down-to-earth French bakery with excellent croissants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food here is fantastic. They make their own bread for their sandwiches and ask their food is made fresh with quality ingredients, and made well. The only downfalls of this place is their seating is very limited, it is popular (and rightfully so) and when its busy the food can take some time to arrive, but the servers are pleasant and very attentive while you wait, and this is a place you dont want to rush in and out of. They also have a take out window if you want your sandwich to go. Highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Indoor seating is quite cramped and looks like the jiggled things around to try to make it work. Ran out of some of the brioche pastries around lunch time unfortunately. Kitchen was also quite slow to get out some relatively common breakfast items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow wow wow! Safe to say that was the best croissants Ive had in canada! Had a lemon twist, plain and pain au chocolate. They were all perfectly buttery and flakey and delicious my only complaint is that they arent close enough for me to walk to everyday!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Down to earth, French Cafe vibe. My quiche was the lightest and fluffiest Ive had. Prices were reasonable, given that its 2023. Excellent, friendly service.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Extremely busy on the weekends, questionable seating but overall, solid brunch options. The service here was pretty great, with a super friendly host giving updates regarding wait times frequently. I came as a party of 3 on a Sunday and had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. We ordered the vegetarian quiche, feta and tomato tart, smoked salmon benny, and sweet crepes. We absolutely LOVED the crepe, so delicious and light! The quiche was flavourless and the tomato feta tart was really salty and grainy. Smoked salmon benny was solid though. The main issue was with being seated in front of this humongous heater in the outdoor patio. We were boiling and had to remind our waiter a few times to reduce it. Just something to note if you re being informed about your seating options avoid the heater if you can.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My new favourite breakfast spot in Toronto. Food very good but has a wonderful charm. New owners used to work there and kept the warm character. Best French Toast in a long time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food & Service never fails here 10/10.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Imagine being excited to go for brunch at Bjr Brioche after a long time.You get there and it smells great. Love the ambiance. You wait quite a bit for your order. You take a first bite of the baguette which happens to be soggy and cold. Then the scrambled eggs arrive on soggy tasteless rösti. Tried the restaurant 10 yrs ago and never went back until now. Such unimpressive food for such a quaint place full of potential. Sad. I ll try it again in another 10 years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service was impeccable, the manager was so nice and on the ball. Food was amazing. All three of us had the nicest time. The wait wasn t too bad for a Saturday either. Get dessert to go!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the best breakfast scenes in Toronto! A must check in for everyone!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was astonishing breakfast with good service. Definitely will recommend this place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Skip the butter tart (unless you like watery) and get the perfect cheese croissant!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful montages, well eaten! I recommend the croque madame and the Bonjour Benny . A little chilly (service window with open window).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hands down best bakery on the est end

★★
December 23, 2023

I had the almond croissant and it was disappointing. I ve had their regular butter croissant, it was ok. Not worth travelling to the east end for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So good!!! 10/10 recommend. Best pastries ever!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place was incredible. It s a staple of that neighborhood. The line out the door was indicative of how great the food is. I was impressed with the coffee as well. My wife and I will definitely be coming back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is a gem!! Delicious food and pastries, cozy atmosphere, friendly service! Definitely will be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a cute brunch spot, or just craving some excellent baked goods. I had the salmon eggs Benny and it was to die for. Service was impeccable, never did I get a chance to run out of water or coffee, felt welcomed and appreciated since the minute I walked in. Will be returning again 100% some of the best baked goods I ve ever had.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I am glad somebody else realized the lady (owner) attitude. Horrible service!!! I found a fly in my salads vinaigrette I should have taken a picture but it was so quickly. We told the owner she did not even apologize or offer a kind of compensation. Awful Awful Awful

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good baked products

December 23, 2022

Went to this place with my 7 year old daughter and a girlfriend. We stopped before to get my daughter a treat and water and my friend grabbed a coffee from another place. We were walking and then waiting in line. When this lady(owner?) said: are you all done with your drinks? Because I don t allow them. The way she spoke to us was so condescending and rude. I wished I had said something but she walked away when she said that. We left and would never go back there. Some people should never be in business.

December 23, 2022

If I could give less than one star I would. Went there and bought two croissants for NINE DOLLARS with a tip included and when I asked for them to be warmed up I was refused because it s against their policy what a joke. Places like these are spoiled by the brunch crowd. A bakery that refuses to warm up their own pastries to paying customers is a disgrace.

★★
December 23, 2022

Used to love the brunch there!! But very disappointed by the baguette I brought home today. I can tell it was a baguette made the day before, not fresh at all it will make me think about it 2 times before going there again

December 23, 2022

Food was fine but the service was horrible. All the other employees seemed nice but we were stuck with the middle aged lady who seems to run the place. No smile, no thank yous, just a straight transaction. Would not return 1/5

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Wonderful!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Such a wonderful place to have brunch. Great food and friendly service. Can highly recommend the Spicy Caesar and make sure to get dessert. Thanks Hannah for making our visit memorable! Cheers!

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Many negative reviews here are all for the same reason as mine. The service and attitude here is horrendous. The servers are rude, get annoyed with questions and want you to order as quickly as possible. This is definitely not a welcoming or inviting place to eat. Ive never wanted to leave a restaurant just for their service alone.

December 23, 2022

Not Kid Friendly. My wife and I came to this restaurant for breakfast with my one year old. From the onset, the staff were annoyed that my child was playing with his trucks on the ground even though he was not bothering anyone. One of the members had the audacity to tell us to keep him in his chair. We could not believe why they were demanding this as my child was not bothering anyone. Another middle aged lady, who I believe was the owner spoke to us so loud and condescendingly that the rest of the patio stopped and stared. We we were so embarrassed and upset about this that we had to pack up and leave. This restaurant should have a no kids allowed sign posted up front if they are going to treat families with young children the way they treated mine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Incredible place - had a great time with friends! Food is delicious and not pricey at all. Super recommended :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

It was good service. The food was okay. Okay prices too. Maybe some other dishes can be better. Algo of the breads are hand made. Okay place to have breakfast and brunch.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best brunch in Toronto. Love the quiche Lorraine, and I always take the frangipani and clafoutis to go. Yum yum!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

In response to the review from S... I was there that day and their kid was literally sitting and playing on the wooden accessibility ramp that was on the only path from the restaurant to serve the street patio. Their kid was in everyones way and in danger of getting knocked over by servers carrying hot drinks, pedestrians, and dogs. At one point, the parents even moved the ramp to their table to let their kid continue to play, and then the owner stepped in to tell them they might need the ramp later for other customers (i.e. wheelchairs, strollers, etc.). Please check your entitlement and take some responsibility for your kid. Aside from this, the food was fresh and delicious as usual.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The best cinnamon and raisin pastry ever!

★★
December 23, 2022

Seems to have gone downhill went back to try their classic baguette and Ham,, Half a baguette no butter two pieces of ham $15 hardly worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious brunch that tends to become busy during the weekend, so get there early! Excellent selection of brioche and croissants. The scrambled eggs with smoked salmon was what I had for brunch and it was delicious (really cant go wrong with smoked salmon and eggs).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place for lunch or brunch! Their baguettes are incredible as are their quiches. Theyre usually pretty busy, especially on weekends, so its best to go when youre not in too much of a hurry and better if you can get there early.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is exceptionally mediocre. Why do people wait to eat here? However, this but one star review is for the truly garbage service. It took us 15 minutes to be seated while the restaurant was empty. Then, the server repeatedly screws up describing menu items and specials. We have to correct her, otherwise she was going to overcharge us. Then after bringing our drinks, the waitress forgets to bring mixing spoons forcing us to get up and find spoons. Then when the food comes, our server is again no where to be found. Since we have no cutlery to eat with, we had to get up again and scout the restaurant for clean forks. Never ever going back!

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great brunch spot ten years ago. Terrible service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

First time here and was happy with the service. Our server was very nice, in fact. We tried the eggs Benedict, which was very good, and the baked French toast, which I found a little rich, but tasty. We also bought some pastries to go. The dining area is small but they have a heated outdoor patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Have pre-ordered desserts from here multiple times for family occasions. My favourite so far has been the clafoutis which was so delicious Im still thinking about it 6mo later. I also usually pick up some tarts or baked goods for myself when I go - so far my favourite is the tomato feta. Service at the window is friendly even though in spite of the inevitably long line. Go early before the brunch rush to avoid it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Line outside could be long for takeout

★★★
December 23, 2022

Food is consistently good, quiche is fabulous. Salad dressing is to die for. Customer service, on the other hand, is completely lacking, as reflected in many of the reviews below. Don t expect to be treated in a friendly manner, particularly by certain managerial/owner staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of my favourite pastry spots in the city. The croissants are amazing but the lemon twists are insane - I can t recommend it enough. I always think to take a picture but start eating as soon I get the product. Never had brunch here because of the long wait but hope to try it soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great french bakery with a tasty selection. Good brunch spot in the neighborhood

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A nice and cosy brunch place which also has an outdoor heated section. Service was top of the line and the Bennys (Benedict) are probably the best I ve had. I had it with the smoked salmon and would definitely go have them again. Brilliant!

★★
December 23, 2022

This review is based on a situation, Thursday, November 3rd. It was a nice day, and we were looking for a good spot for brunch/lunch with a friend from overseas. The patio was quite full and the waiter said a table was finishing up, and itll take about 10 minutes. Well, we waited for longer. Now I am aware the waiter has no control over of a table leaving sooner or not. What I am expecting is some communication. Whenever we asked him how much longer (20 minutes at this point) we were rudely dismissed. Now, there is a long queue for take-out. We had errands to do and decided to order take out instead. Not wanting to wait in line all over again, we KINDLY asked the waiter if we can order food through him for take-out. He rudely told us to go to the take-out counter. I reminded him we had been waiting over 30 minutes and did not want to wait in line again. He took our order but was quite rude and condescending. My summer ritual is Bonjour Brioche take-out, and sit at the park with my dogs while I have my croissant/sandwich and coffee. I love their croissants and spicy bacon sandwich! I think Bonjour Brioche may be best enjoyed as a take-out spot based on our experience trying to get a table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Probably the best chocolate croissant I ve ever had. They were selling out of their window - I m not sure what the sit-down breakfast is like, but I will be back just for the croissants!