276 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9, Canada
Nestled within the eclectic streets of Kensington Market, our 24/7 restaurant invites you on a culinary journey that transcends time. Whether it's a midnight craving or an early morning adventure, our doors are always open to serve you a delicious array of dishes that mirror the diverse spirit of this vibrant neighborhood. From the sizzling aromas of breakfast to the savory delights of midnight snacks, we're here 'round the clock, ensuring that your taste buds are never bound by the constraints of time. Welcome to a dining experience where the magic of Kensington Market never sleeps.
We are early risers for some reason🤪. We wanted breakfast before doing groceries. Glad to have found this restaurant open early on Sunday morning. But did not realize it’s a fancy bistro😝. However, food was good. Service was good. But breakfast options are limited. We like the Christmas decor. Prepare to spend. Good experience overall.
I have been hoping to find a place that has good Caesar salad and I am glad I spotted T.O Dickens. I ordered the Traditional Caesar Clutter with chicken, Apple Crumble Pie (slice) and a Sprite (pop). It's an odd combo but they are add on to a meal. The salad is eighteen dollars so pricey but, honestly I couldn't stop eating it. I am not a big salad person so every now and then I just want it and I was glad that it tasted so good! I was so annoyed when my mother wanted some, lol as I really felt I had it under control. I would recommend others to try it as well. I plan to make another order to confirm it's still good. The Apple Crumble slice was good and a great size. I have not had an Apple Crumble before so I did not expect to enjoy it. I had some vanilla ice Cream at home so with my Ice Cream it was a treat. I heated it up in the oven and some parts got crispy which to me enhances the flavor and texture which was all well for me. I have not had a meal here but if the Caesar Clutter is great then the food should be in the same ball park I hope. I will definitely order again.
This wonderful restaurant is a great place to grab a filling and delicious meal. I love stopping by here after class or just for late night meals with friends as it is opened 24 hours. After your meal, I would recommend trying one of their cakes! The atmosphere just adds to the relaxed feeling you will get when you walk into the restaurant!
I was looking for one good restaurant with delicious food not far from that location and that was late night. Food was fantastic and yummy. I have a long list from the good restaurant when I tried them I marked them and I recommend them to my friends and family if it’s good. I strongly recommend this place to all. Ppl are working there were so kind and stylish with serving good plate of foods.
Went here with a bunch of friends after a late night and I was not disappointed. Normally 24*7 restaurants have servers who are tired after an entire shift our server, Camillo, was very attentive, kept refilling our glasses and checked in on us. Food was amazing. I'd totally go here again
This was my second time coming here, and they did not disappoint me. My favorite food here is their nachos. It's a must-try if you are ever in Kensington Market. They have a great selection of cocktails to choose from. The place has a chill vibe, and it's clean with friendly staff.
This was my first trip to this cute establishment in Kensington Market. I had the basic "Breakfast" with my eggs over medium and my bacon crispy. The eggs, bacon and sausage were excellent but the chips (no home fries, I guess) and toast were a bit lack luster. The coffee cups were wobbly in their saucers and uncomfortable to hold. The coffee was just okay. Nice decor, however, and friendly service.
My husband and I were looking for a breakfast place not far from Chinatown that would be open at 8:30am. To our surprise, we stumbled across this on Google Maps and saw their reviews. The moment I saw steak cut fries, it was SOLD! Their breakfast was delicious, filling, and their coffee was also really good. Our server was super friendly and always made sure we were taken cared of. It was overall such a wonderful way to start our Saturday/weekend and super glad we ended up there this morning!
Went with my wife, food was good.
Service was a little slow, but the food was great. Really unassuming gem in Kensington.
I ordered online, got my food half eaten or something, and I ll let the pictures talk about their service and quality! Or maybe it was some sort of a joke!! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
I love this place and their pastas. Visited several times and they never disappointed me. From delicious meal to cozy and beautiful ambience. Definitely recommended to everyone who is in the Kensington area.
the best homade tomato sauce I ever had!!
Surprisingly we were the only customers at noon, but the food and service were amazing. The facilities were clean. Parking was easy.
Takeout experience was horrible. My drink was balanced on top of the food inside the bag. You can imagine how that went and how I had to throw it away.
This place has amazing pastas. We came here few times late night and we were positively surprised how quick and fresh our food was every time. Definitely recommend to everyone.
really nice place, we just walked in without reservation, the food was delicious and the service was really nice too, also they are open 24/7. Definitely coming back!
This place is my go to late night spot with a ton of variety! I always have the grilled cheese and tomato soup as well as the chicken wings. Mom and Pop do a great job with creating a homey atmosphere and taking care of their guests!
Cozy spot in Kensington market (10/10) Delicious food, savoury and happy to eat (10/10) Visited with friends Food : 5/5
Great place to eat! Atmosphere is amazing. Get the pasta!
When they say open 24/7, they mean OPEN 24/7. Good service at all times no matter the hours. Treated me with dignity and respect. Best late night spot.
This by far, is one of the most underrated Restaurants in Toronto .. The Food, the Service and the Atmosphere are all 5 .. Simply the Best, with Simple Things Done Well....
Tasty food at a fair price. Open 24/7, very comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
Its my pleasure
Hands down the worst food I ve had in a while. Service was kind but the food was completely horrible. I ordered a poutine as well as a burger, and they both came out extremely soggy and textures were off. It seemed like the food came straight out of the microwave. Would not recommend this spot.
Great food. Open 24 hrs! Not so busy as expected. Thanks!
The setting is perfect with a pleasant musical atmosphere, its been a long time since I heard Frank Sinatra! The spaghetti was excellent, with a real Italian red tomato sauce, delicious as can be. Everything was really beautiful and tasty. A deserved 10/10!
Started out well, easily deserved 4 stars when I started going; however the service, atmosphere, portion sizes, and quality have all gone down hill over the last few months.
Amazing service and even better food , I don t know how can they never miss it up . We love you guys Update This is too good man The Chesse burger was top 3 I ever had and the Cesar salad was the best the best I ve ever had
They take too much time to prepare food and continuously saying it only takes 2-3 minutes and I waited for more than 35 minutes for my order and they were still saying it will take time and then I canceled the order
Ordered on ubereats, the carbonara is addicting. Arrived hot, super delicious, highly recommend!
The food and atmosphere were amazing. Highly recommend.
The girl, Donna is a really good server. She gave me like 10 litres of water every time I asked for with a beautiful smile. Shes a keeper. Water is pretty good here too. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Vibe is good and yeah say hi to Donna, if you get to see her.
If its a black-owned business, I really want to support it but as another reviewer said, I dont know where the high ratings are coming from because I do feel misled. Its my birthday tmr and I was craving lasagna, so I ordered delivery for that and a slice of chocolate cake but its largely inedible. The sauce in the lasagna is very salty. I made it half-way through and had to stop because the second section had an odd taste. The frosting on the cake had melted due to how it was packaged but it also tastes a little stale and weirdly like bananas. The garlic bread shouldnt even be included. Its just bad and I couldnt do more than nibble at it. It brings me no pleasure to leave a bad review but Im honestly going to have to throw most of it in the garbage.
Im in the neighborhood. If youre up for brunch, I highly recommend T.O. Dickens . They serve an amazing egg benny that youll love!
Great restaurant, good food and options
Amazing food... outstanding service...would totally come back
Nice and Relaxing place
One I tried their food it was the best they have very good service
I have been to this place only once but it definitely was not the last time. I visited this place with my friend, and we both ordered Carbonara. It was very good! Is this the best Carbonara that I have ever had? Unfortunately, no, BUT it was tasty, especially compared to the Canadian style restaurants that serve it too. The prices were also very reasonable. Now I really want to check out some of the other dishes there as well.
Pretty cozy spot with good food for being 24/7.
Best restaurant ever
best pancake and sausage ive had in my LIFE
Cozy place and nice patio. The food was delicious and the service was nice and friendly
Terrible the worst in Toronto racially discriminated disgustingly sad how assumption over race can determine customer service satisfaction smh we can afford anything anyone else can afford no race determines that ever !!
Food and service great
Food is absolutely amazing and very friendly and attentive service. I had chicken wings and truffle fries and everything came out very fresh and delicious. Definitely will be back with my friends.
Crazy story visitinf toronto for my bday weekend and boom bump into this place where we did purchase food from elsewhere and still ordered from this place and once ordered was never offered water of sum sort let alone a straw or napkins smh the worst place to experience on our toronto trip we have came across some great people this by far was the worst customer service
So happy we made the effort to walk here on Saturday morning!! T.O. Dickens! Loving it... I recommend! We had the wonderful backyard patio to ourselves... Excellent ambience, delicious food, very pleasant and discreet service.
Had their soup of the day (tomato soup) alongside a grilled cheese. Nothing extraordinary, I wouldnt say the price was justified but I had a pleasant experience nonetheless. I wont visit again, most likely, but it wasnt a bad meal.
Ordered late night .. food was perfect I will Be ordering again curious to try the red wine reduction sauce . The burger was so thick and juicy Food
Loved This Place! Will definitely return!
I love their gluten free options! They even made a special request for me, the staff is very kind!
By far my favorite restaurant in all of Toronto Vegetarian options: They can adjust most recipes to turn them vegetarian without taking away from the taste Dietary restrictions: They have always catered to my aversion from red meat products like pork and beef
My wife and I decided to try something new and ended up at T.O Dickens. Did not disappoint. The place was great and the food was delicious. Will definitely be coming back! Food : 5/5
Had a Lovely quiet early dinner and drinks. Great service and food.
The food was really good with great portions and the waiter that served us was so nice
Me and my boyfriend went there around 11:30 saw few people in there wasnt busy on a Saturday night. Checked on Google that they are open 24/7 plus they have got really good reviews but I am sorry to say the owner needs to find a better server than the Asian girl who had an attitude I dont know why like it wasnt even busy she just wasnt happy to be working there. We asked her can we sit outside and will someone come to our table she said yeah but it seemed she was not interested in working at all. We waited 20 min outside no one came and guess what they lost their customer with just a poor attitude of that ASIAN server. U own a restaurant at a good place find a staff who likes their job not someone who makes people leave the restaurant without being served.
Yesterday we had dinner there but we left quite disappointed due to the Asian server. After 15 min waiting for her to come so we could order, I had to go find her (while she was with her phone inside). Then she barely paid attention to us (we were in the back garden) and was a bit rude. At the end, one of us didnt leave a tip and she answered back in a mean way. Being forced in that situation, that person ended up leaving a tip but well definitely never go back!
Food was not at all satisfying and rats were running around. Disgusting
Everytime we visit family in Toronto, we order Lunch via Door Dash or a similar app. I am always on the look out for a good lasagna. This was by far the WORST food. First off all the cost of the food and the portion size is a joke. It was a very tiny slice with very little sauce.. The noodles were black/burnt. We ordered the Garlic Loaf or whatever its called. It was very bland, and dry. Its too thick. We picked the cheese and the very top layer. I havent eaten the Caesar salad yet, but not sure how they could ruin that.. but im not holding my breath. I realize prices are higher on these apps to account for their costs, but for the 50 + dollars we paid.. I was not impressed and would not recommend nor re order or visit this place again.
The food tasted delicious, I recommend this place to visit
Very Relaxing and Peaceful place for Breakfast, Lanch and Dinner,
Portions were good, cocktails were delicious, especially the espresso martini. Donna gave great suggestions and was very welcoming!
Extensive menu and the place is nice 10/10
This is no reflection on our server who was doing her best, but we were a party of 10 and it took over 1.5 hrs for us to get our food orders. The restaurant was not busy besides us. And we had made a reservation well in advance so it wasnt like we turned up as a surprise. The servers didnt check on us at all and we had to go to them and ask if we could order our food and then eventually if we could pay our bills. Who knows how long we would have been there if we didnt take initiative ourselves. Our reservation was at 8pm, we couldnt leave until 11pm!!!!! And the food when it finally arrived was not good. We all ordered a pasta dish of some kind and we all agreed it tasted like microwaved cafeteria food. Would not recommend!!!! Drinks were ok. Atmosphere was lovely. Not a horrible spot if you are a small group just stopping by for one drink. But Id give this one the pass. There are plenty of other hip places in Kensington.
It took 1.5 hours to get our dinner, the drinks weren t good, food wasn t good for how long of a wait it was. We had to ask to order our food and pay the bill - they didn t come to service us but tip was automatically added because we were a big group. I would not recommend.
Vegetarian options: Beyond burger dish Food
I tried bacon cheeseburger and it was absolutely amazing, i also recommend their cocktails, mango margarita was refreshing and delicious
A wonderful place for a cute dinner! My boyfriend and I came here for dinner before a concert next door and it was perfect! The food was great and the atmosphere is super chill.
A wonderful journey to Kensington, made worth it due to this establishment. Service, food and music were all great. Would recommend!
Stumbled upon this place for brunch while heading to a different spot. I had the pancake and sausage. Came with a nice sized fruit bowl. The food was delicious, high quality, filling, and very affordable. The service was nice and friendly. Best value for money youll see. Ill be back!
Great brunch spot
Ordered through UE. The apple crumble was a cold, soggy mess. BOGO basil pesto pasta with chicken was a good deal, but looked nothing like the image & barely had any chicken. It also came with tiny stale garlic bread. I guess you get what you pay for. Won t eat there again.
Went here with friends to catch up and had a great experience. Food was good, great cozy and chilly ambience, and the service was amazing too. Especially the patio behind the restaurant impressed us. We tried some of the many cocktails (only 9$ each due to the special). The food prices are also absolutely fair and the quality was great. We will definitely return when we re at Kensington Market soon.
Excellent view (patio), service, and tasty food. Caesar Salad was great, and the Negroni was on point. Come here for a nice summertime dinner!
They re open 24 hours and the food is top notch. What else do you need????
Amazing 24hr spot to grab super yummy food! Always happy with the food, service and atmosphere! 10/10
In a city full of really excellent, casual restaurants, this is one of them. Food and service were excellent. I had zero complaints or things Id change, and they accommodated my food allergy correctly and professionally, which is pretty hit and miss in my experience.
Amazing food and service. And very affordable. I recommend any slice of their cake too. 10/10 Food : 5/5
The cappuccino was great, and the hospitality and the welcoming nature of the staff was awesome. Ask for Eric once you arrive here, really great person. :)
some of the worst food I ever had
Ordered a delivery from them. Everything is so so tasty! We have tried burgers, tomato soup and Ceasar salad Above and beyond Its my favorite from now on Food : 5/5
Went here for dinner with a friend and had a wonderful evening. Their food is amazing and the cocktails as well. Service was very fast and everyone friendly. Big recommendation!
I had the chicken and waffle and it was pretty good. I like that it wasnt a massive portion. I also ordered some fries and they were frozen. Service was friendly and polite.
I had a wonderful experience with my friends, the food and service was excellent! Definitely coming back!
Everyone is missing out on this place. There is a front and back patio. Its affordable and delicious. Staff are attentive. If you dont know where else to sit down at Kensington cause it can get busy, I highly recommend TO Dickens.
I can t speak to dining in - only delivery but WOW. Very very delicious comfort food! I look forward to coming in soon.
Great quality food, 4 of us all had a different meal for lunch and everything from pasta to burger and gourmet sandwiches were excellent. Kudos to the chef! Bruschetta is probably the best we ve ever had. Service was friendly and fast! Coffee was served in proper espresso cups, and along with the presentation of the food it was a great experience. The atmosphere was warm and gorgeous. I don t submit reviews much but this place totally deserves another positive comment and five stars in every aspect!
BLT and fries. Best home fries I have had since I lived in Toronto 50 years ago. Great staff very helpful.
We LOVED the food and the friendly staff. Vegetarian options: They make all food to order so you can take off or add to create your vegetarian favorite. Dietary restrictions: They were careful to go easy on dairy for me!
Since it s disrespectful to rate food a 1 star I ll give them a 2 for the Over cooked Spaghetti with under seasoned over oily bolognese. I don t condone wasting food but I m sorry this had to go.
Enjoyed a delicious club sandwich and side Caesar salad! Service was excellent, ambience was warm, and servers incredibly kind
The service was super slow. The food was great and the price was ok. The place doesnt smell great, we found some odd smell coming out of the wall next to the tables.
I visited this place on my trip to Toronto. Food is amazing and the service is really good too. Atmosphere is cozy and warm. I recommend for everyone to visit.
Hidden gem !
This place is a much needed 24-hour (Delicious!) restaurant in our 24 hour city! I it. My favorite is the chicken pesto pasta.
Had a wonderful meal at T.O. Dickens tonight with my cousins. The menu had a great selection. Everyone said their food was good and the prices were very reasonable. The ambience is intimate and cosy. Next time I will need to save room for the desert.
A favorite late night place for food and drinks. Definitely recommend the spaghetti alla bolognese.
Tacos and pulled pork sandwich are amazing!
This place is open 24 hours and the food here is amazingly high quality and delicious. My favorite sandwiches are the chicken clubhouse and the chicken chipotle. My favorite pasta with a modified seafood pasta that uses rosie sauce and penne (I just asked the waiter for these modifications). The ceasar salad is pretty good too, although a tad bit on the richer side with its dressing. The desserts seem to all be in large portion sizes, so high in calories and sugar, but I only tried one (the chocolate cake) and I felt like it honestly wasn t that particularly good. The brunch and breakfast menu is good as well.
I thought Id give it a try I always thought they were overpriced but I love pasta I love Italian food so here we go ...Penny chicken alfredo with mushrooms onion and garlic bread honestly two out of five it really tasted like I bought the cheapest alfredo sauce and the cheapest penne pasta and made it The garlic bread was two 1 inch by 1 inch cubes on top of that that meal cost $22 I also got the Belgium chocolate cake which cost $12 probably an inch and a half by 3 in wow my credit card was bigger than the slice of cake $12 is crazy no problem if it was made in-house with all the greatness but I highly doubt that Just a normal Belgian chocolate cake you could get from metro.... The sad part is they joined the shrinkflation and skimflation trends definitely never going here again. I dont mind trying things out but if youre going to slap me in the face while Im doing it count me out.
We came here for dinner twice in the last week because the food was amazing. We had the Mac n cheese, penne arrabiata, Asian zing wings and Calamari fritti , and Philly steak sandwich with poutines. The pasta had the right amount of kick to it and the sausages were salted just right. There was also plenty of sauce with the pasta. The Philly steak sandwich was also great. The poutine actually had real cheese curds and we loved the fries, which were crispy and soft. The bacon Mac n cheese was very cheesy so it was actually quite heavy. It tasted so good but Id recommend getting it as an appetizer and splitting it among 4 people. The servers here were wonderful. They were attentive and checked to make sure we were doing alright.
Been here a few times and I must say they are very consistent with their quality and service, also their prices dont dent your pocket. Keep up the good work. Highly recommended.
I randomly picked this place out after my husband and Is original plans for a brunch place fell through and we needed to find somewhere close by to eat instead. Such a hidden gem and Im so glad we came across it! The standouts for me were the toast (I got the Breakfast - I wasnt a huge fan of the taste of the sausage but everything else was delicious) and the coffee I ordered (I put milk and sugar). Im giving specific shout outs to those cause that is something I get when I have this type of dish at restaurants and they have always otherwise been fine. But they were SO good here - the bread was *chefs kiss* Im obsessed (makes me excited to try the French Toast next time) Loved the ambience; music was great, our server was friendly and attentive (though we also were the only ones there at the time haha) Well definitely be making plans to come back!
the best veggie burger I ve ever had! and the salad was amazing too
What a beautiful restaurant right in the heart of Kensington! They have an extensive Italian menu with items for every mood. I had a chicken sandwich with their tomato soup, which I loved! Can t wait to go back here again.
Visited TO Dickens yesterday and found the food satisfactory. However, there was a lack of transparency regarding charges. We requested to swap the burger s side salad for truffle fries, not knowing it would add an extra $8 charge per order, without any mention at the time. The original $16 burger price remained the same even without the salad, leading to a total of $24 per burger with fries. Transparency about additional costs would be appreciated for a better customer experience.
The food was really yummy. We got a poutine to start, my friend got the lasagna (I had a bite it was really tasty) and I had the carbonara(it was really saucy and hot which was nice). 2 things to note. The atmosphere looked and felt really nice, but it smelled like pinesol cleaning product so that threw me off a bit. Also there are no refills for soft drinks. Would return!:)
Even after living in this city for 15+ years, the food scene never cease to amaze me.. Not sure how I havent heard about this place before but Im happy I found this truly hidden gem. Atmosphere is very welcoming, great ambiance and vibe inside. The staff that I met the other night was really cool and helpful. But really, where else can you find delicious ravioli at 4am? Just go, thank me later.
24/7 quality dining, atmosphere and service. So pleased. Visiting from AZ USA and the seafood spaghetti haunts me still a week later IT WAS SO DELICIOUS!!! A cannot miss respite in Toronto.
Very nice place Nachos Food
Great staff and food
I hate that I am letting everyone know, but this place *rules*. Hasnt been a perfect diner in Toronto like this for years. What the Lakeview used to be: great vibe, great products, easy to please everyone with some simple luxury on the menu!
This restaurant deserves every star! From the moment we entered, the warm ambiance and friendly staff made us feel welcome. The diverse menu offered a range of delectable dishes, each one bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Impeccable service and attention to detail made the experience truly memorable. A must-visit for anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Cant wait to return and indulge again! Highly recommended!
The food here is amazing will definitely return to this cute restaurant on Augusta Street service was great servers very attentive and might I say the lychee martini was my absolute favorite 5 star plus definitely recommend Vegetarian options: Avocado accents and the guacamole
Amazing vibe, cozy patio with excellent customer service, great selection of food and drink.
Everything was perfect! Atmosphere, food and service. I will definitely come back
It was a very good experience at the TO Dickens Restaurant. The service was very kind and quick. Food was very nice! We highly recommand you to eat here ! The 4 Frenchies.
Honestly best service, everyone was so friendly great music great food and great drinks !
What a great group staff, service and super cute place in the Kensington neighborhood!! The drinks were so yummy, highly recommend you try their drinks menu! You must try their spring rolls with their super yummy and perfectly spiced dipping sauce! I love the fact there is a front an back patio, one for people watching and another for more private and intimate gatherings. Highly recommend this place! The staff know how to make sure you have a good time.
My wife and I had lunch here and sat on the back patio. The food and service was excellent! I would definitely recommend this place!
What an awesome arrival for the Kensington neighbourhood! Genuinely friendly and experienced people, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere I had the salmon, and it was perfect - just melted in my mouth. My avocado salad was fresh - an inspired and balanced mix. Great Cocktails too! Finally a 24 hr spot that i would happily go to at any time. Toronto needs more of this!
A really wonderful place, good environment. The food was really amazing. Would definitely recommend. The apple crumble pie is a must try
We went for lunch on the weekend. Very good food. Spectacular nachos. and the waiter who served us in the inner courtyard was very attentive to us, always making sure we were comfortable. We will definitely be back
Very nice restaurant, very good and quality food, the waiter very attentive and helpful, I recommend this restaurant if you visit the Kensington neighborhood
Loved this restaurant in Kensington! The atmosphere is so nice and the food and drinks are so good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
Great food, great cocktails, great atmosphere & décor along with amazing service! Stop by and enjoy a meal in one of their two patios or in the chic main floor.
I got the Mac and cheese with bacon for take out. Ordered it on Uber eats. The food was HORRIBLE. Easily the worst Mac and cheese Ive ever had. Maybe its cause Im American and Mac and cheese is more plentiful here or the difference between the ingredients but man this food was barely edible. When I arrived, it seems they didnt hear the alert to begin my food so they had to rush in the back to get it made in a reasonable amount of time. Maybe thats what messed it up? Id be open to maybe coming back during the day and trying another dish but that Mac and cheese was HORRID.
Delicious food and really nice vibe. Both patios are beautiful and would be great place to spend the afternoon drinking. Food was also amazing, will be back soon.
We had an overnight stay at Samesun hostel next door. Our arrival was late, at around 10 pm when the eating places in the neighbourhood started to close. Honestly, this was not our primary choice but it was the first place which was open. And we were not dissapointed at all. In all aspects - quality of food, size of portions (especially dessert), quality and time of service, prices - the place deserves the highest points. I had grilled halloumi cheese and I loved it! As I understood the place has been recently established. I hope the guys maintain the same level of quality in the future.
Early morning breakfast on back patio. Is an incredible treat! Excellence tasting food, strong coffee, very friendly service and sun peaking over the fence. Quiet patio definitely will come back! Enjoy
Such an excellent service , and the food delicious, nice crew and the back patio it s stunning!!
Order 2 times through Uber eats already food is amazing they take notes very seriously! No cross contamination! Love this spot & it s 24hrs so that s a plus!
Delicious desserts and great conversation with the staff! This little gem is tucked away in Kensington, and is well worth seeking out. It would be worth checking out dinner here. Open 24hrs a day.
Definitely one of my favorite spots Services excellent atmosphere is the best chicken chipotle sandwich chicken chipotle sandwich I have to say it twice chicken alfredo what is the two most amazing dishes that I had from there I will definitely go back is my new 24-hour Hidden Gem spot really loved everything about it the energy is right the location is perfect and the Heart of downtown I will definitely be back there and advise anybody thats in Toronto late night to go there
My partner and I love the Kensington market area. When we go, we usually go to the same establishments. On our last visit to the area we decided to try out some new bar/restaurants in the area for a change. We are so glad we tried out the T.O. Dickens Restaurant. What a lovely place to enjoy some food and drink. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Donna, the manager, love her! There is a small patio at the front of the restaurant we considered, but Donna suggested we have a look at the patio located at the back of the restaurant before we made our decision. So glad we did. Its so pretty back there. Although fairly small in size it is beautifully decorated. The color scheme and decorative table and chair sets, along with the painted brick wall, just add to the visual enjoyment. Not to mention the beauty of the trees surrounding the area. The restaurant inside is very cozy if its not a good occasion to be outdoors. Unfortunately, if you have mobility challenges though, this is not the place for you. As there are stairs. Of course you could sit at the front patio, but the washrooms would not be accessible. We were going to just have a couple drinks but because the sun was shining it made it extra beautiful sitting out there so we decided to stay for a bite to eat as well. We had the Bruschetta to start which was a different take on what we are used to but that was ok, it was still very tasty. We also had the Montreal smoked meat along with the Monte Cristo sandwiches. They were good, there sandwiches after all so not too hard to screw them up, lol. But the salads on the side could have been a little bigger. Still, they were tasty. One suggestion i have when serving the food is to not provide plates prior to bringing out the food orders. You dont need a plate and then another plate with the food on it. Too many plates! The addition of the water provided with some citris pieces in it was also a nice touch. Their menu looks great! A nice variety of options to choose from. I think most people would find something they would like. There were certainly many options i would have or look forward to trying out on our next visit. Pricing is pretty much the same as other places we have been to in the area. We definitely recommend this lovely establishment for your dinning/drinking needs. I might add as much as I, when going out, want to be in an establishment that has a nice environment and good food, I find it equally important that the individuals who are providing the services be capable of making my stay enjoyable. Donna, exceeded my expectations, she is a very valuable addition to this establishment in my opinion. She was very tentative to our needs but also took the time out to chat with us. What a wonderful human being! She is what made our visit the truly wonderful one it turned out to be. I think I might adopt her, lol. We love you Donna! The other staff we had the pleasure of interacting with during our stay were also friendly and did their jobs well. Thanks to the owner for hiring the right individuals and providing such a lovely place to enjoy while visiting the Kensington Market. We look forward to our next outing.
Vibes wise, if those sad millenial grey wood floors were a restaurant, it would be this. Its really strange to find this restaurant in Kensington. The service was excellent and the food and prices were ok, the but the whole experience was weirdly commercial and devoid of the quirks and personality that make Kensington special. This feels like a tourist restaurant youd see downtown in a big city near the main stadium, or something. The menu is expansive, specializing in nothing, the dishes have cookie cutter food service ingredients (like that ubiquitous balsamic dressing) and are plated like upscale mall dining (Moxies, etc). The cappuccino was only $3.50 -- a great price -- but I wouldnt be surprised if it came from one of those Nespresso type machines you find in offices. We got the distinct pleasure of sitting in front of the speakers and listening to Justin Bieber and Katy Perry top 40 hits at a volume too loud to allow for comfortable talking. The front patio is also all bar stool height seating and we got to watch an older couple beside us struggle to get into their chairs, with no alternate seating offered. But on the bright side, service was good and fast. The restaurant is super new. Maybe they just need some time to adjust to the neighborhood theyre in
Lovely menu, service, and patio!!!
I was there for the South launch opening I walked through the place and instantly knew Id be this would be one of my hidden gems the owner used to cook at 7 West so hes very familiar with comfort food he brought that same seven West energy to Augusta his spin on Comfort Foods is really authentic as you can see I had the chipotle chicken with a quart of chicken it definitely hit the spot especially 3:34 in the morning is a definite go to the spot is brand new clean and the back patio is immaculate the first time I add on the patio of the second time I had in the front both experiences were tight I definitely have to give these guys a five-star rating a Hidden Gem in the middle of the city open 24 hours a day I hope you people and everybody enjoys this Im always have an amazing time here please check it out especially late night tell them 7 sent you..cheers
Great vibes, great cocktails and great prices at this new spot, we ll be back!
Can t beat the food & drinks at this price point! Service was great and food was pretty good! I will mirror some other reviews about the music. It was loud pop music which, I do love, but didn t really fit the vibe. Some lofi, soft rock or even jazz would be better suited for the area and resto. Love that this place open 24 hours, great for people who work late! We ll be back for sure!
Brunch was delicious. Will be coming back one evening to try more of the menu!
Burger and fries was so good please don t change anything about it!
Great food and fantastic service! If you re also looking for a late night food spot with a wide variety of delicious meals or snacks, this is the spot! Vegetarian options: All kinds of options Dietary restrictions: Can accommodate dietary restrictions
Donna is an awesome server, helped so much and the flippin happy hour EVERYDAY TILL 2AM!!!!!!!
Food 10/10, Patio 10/10 9am-2am happy hour 10/10 Donna 10/10 Service 10/10 Quickness of food 10/10 everything here was 10/10. It s new and I walked in by accident stayed and had a great time!
Place reminds me of 7 west before all the price jacking. Amazing food! Highly recommend just ordered take out on Uber eats.. sadly the food tastes way different. Incredibly salty ravioli.. maybe best to stick with dine in.
Perfect spot for that late night impromptu date
Get the chicken Alfredo, your tastebuds will thank me for it
First time trying this place out for dinner. Hidden gem that is underrated with exceptional food and hospitality. Server was very attentive and friendly during our dining experience. Will definitely come back again to try their brunch and pasta!
It was my first time here and I definitely loved the place. Food was amazing and cute outside patio at the back. Will definitely come back.
Just happened upon this spot and decided to head in for a drink and sit on the patio! Great prices and strong drinks! It also smelled amazing inside so I ll definitely come back to try some food.
We stopped in for breakfast and the steak, eggs, salad and toast we ate were all delicious. The server was attentive and friendly. The furniture up near the window on the other hand features the dumbest table setup I have ever seen in any restaurant in my entire life. Dont put counter height stools at a regular height table. My wife and I just tossed those awkward stools aside and grabbed the metal chairs instead. Anyone taller than 5 would be banging their knees against the table while crouched and eating in a silly high chair yoga pose. It was otherwise a great experience and I look forward to coming back but if those chairs are still there by the window I will have to use all my willpower not to throw them on the curb for you!
Best Restaurant in Town! Everything was perfect! There is really nothing I can criticize!
I ordered the thanksgiving dinner special and it was incredible! It came with stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots and string beans, and cranberry sauce and gravy. Fantastic flavour and good portions (though there could ve been a bit more veggies - i only got about 4-5 string beans and 3-4 pieces of carrots). Would definitely order again!
Cheap drinks, great food, cocktails are delicious and the service is wonderful. I ll be so sad when this place becomes more well known because it s such a gem in Toronto TRY IT!
I had the butternut squash ravioli and the steak dish. Both were delicious and I ended up ordering the butternut squash ravioli on Uber Eats a couple nights later cause I was craving it. The service was really great. Our server was really patient and welcoming. I believe his name was Eric. The overall atmosphere here is calm and relaxing. It s nice to dine out but not be in a crowd. This place is very clean and lowkey. It s nice to go to a restaurant that has fresh flowers throughout.
Sat outside. Didnt get dinner before going out so this was perfect to get dinner after going out and before getting home. The garlic parm wings are SO good. Tried asian zing sauce on the side and its like sweet chili Thai with more kick. Their fries are steak fries the Caesar salad was great! their spaghetti bolognese was soo good very meaty and hearty. The bowl is deceiving, it was a lot of pasta. The Alfredo was very flavourful. The lasagna was so cheesy and crispy cheesy. Split 3 apps 4 ways + a pasta + cake and it was under 40$ good deal. The server was the nicest guy ever.
Been here twice already and it was amazing both times! The food, the service, the interior are all amazing!
Tasty and reliable comfort food, a notch above most other options in the area. Service is always friendly and speedy. Particularly enjoy the variety of pastas! Recommend if you re in Ktown.
Nothing but the best !
Best food for amazing prices and its open 24/7. Even for daytime, amazing restaurant and they stay consistently good
Definitely a hidden gem in the lively Kensington area. Random walk by resulted in one of the best brunches Ive had in a while. Amazing food, super friendly service with a cozy atmosphere. Its extremely rare to find decent 24 hour restaurants post COVID, and even then sometimes quality is compromised. This establishment bucks the trend and is fantastic quality at super reasonable prices. Will return for sure!
Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing prices!! Open 24/7 too. Will definitely be back
Nice cozy place with good food.
Certainly, recommend it . 24/7 restaurants. Good spot for having brunch/ dinner with family or friends . It s top notch restaurant in downtown , especially for Christmas celebrations.
This man has made me so grateful. Flew in late at 11pm almost everything was closed. I look up restaurants that don t seem like trash and I see this one with like almost entirely 5 stars right? I m like seems suspicious but it was by my hostel so I checked it out. I m greeted by this very kind gentleman who I assumed was the night crew, it was the owner! I ordered 3 tacos, man said hey it s taco Tuesday so is it cool if I bring you 2x of each? This man gave me 6 FIREEEEE tacos for like $15. Man made my night, if you want some good food any time of day check this place out. You re a king sir.
What a cute hidden little gem. Stopped in here for cocktails and dessert. Everything we had was delicious and the server was phenomenal
Great!! They have Tuesday tacos that are 2 for 1 in the order, incredibly better than the taco shops around. The drinks are delicious and they have happy hour The walnut pie is delicious together with a hot chocolate We loved it, I think it is the best there is in the Zone!!
Loved this place. We didnt know what to expect coming in but the food was great, the server was very friendly and attentive. Only thing we did not like were their dining chairs made of metal which we found to be rather uncomfortable. We then noticed some tables had chairs with foam padding so we took the liberty of switching the chairs. All in all we had enjoyable lunch here and will return when we visit Kensington again.
No idea where these good reviews are coming from. Order the chicken Alfredo and it was the worst pasta I ve had at a restaurant. Store bought sauce and pasta would ve tasted better. Literally nasty food. Should ve realized when I saw that it s open 24/7
Loved the place, it s cozy and they had cute decorations for the holidays. Friendly and professional staff. The food is great too. 10/10
Cozy and comfortable ambiance. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The service is excellent, food and drinks within minutes. Ask for Donna, shes such a darling, treats you like family. Everything Ive eaten was soooo delicious!!
I ve ordered quite a few times from here. Everything from pasta to grilled cheese to soup to salad, and tonight I was craving mashed potatoes so I ve even had those. Everything s been delicious and portion sizes are great. There wasn t an option to add gravy to the potatoes, and when I called, the gentleman who answered the phone was extremely kind and helpful. I got exactly what I wanted with ease. I haven t been in person, but I can imagine it s even better fresh! Definitely recommend ordering from here :)
Cosy, classy and chic little restaurant with a great menu, great prices, great service and great Christmas atmosphere.