165 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3B8, Canada
The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. We were seated right away. The gingerbread hot chocolate, and the Nutella latte were delicious and the food was perfection. We ordered the Brisket Omelet and the Croissant Benedict. Daniela and Adrian were our servers. They were both incredible and very nice. Couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience.
Adrian was a great server! Very friendly and happy. He gave great recommendations and we enjoyed our food. Would highly recommend this place. Delicious food! Great service!
I had the schnitzel sandwich which was great and came with a lot of chicken. The shawarma sandwich was very well spiced with a lot of meat as well. The lotus and halva rosalach was very yummy. The texture was similar to a croissant with a nutty cream. The service was very fast and the server was very kind
The portions were huge, and the dishes were delicious. We really liked them and want to come again. The service was spectacular. Weekends can be challenging for finding a table, but on weekdays, especially after 1 PM, it’s much easier. Most of the breakfast dishes are still available after noon, though some are not.
Was able to get seated right away in this very busy cafe. Food was great and portions generous. Daniela was my server and managed to perfectly balance paying me attention when I needed it and leaving me to myself, which I appreciate! I can recommend the London Fog and the Croissant Benedict (with turkey bacon and a salad). Love a place that lets you eat lettuce in the morning!
Stars are mostly for (1) location, (2) size and diversity of the menu, and (3) restaurant atmosphere. It's clean, warm, and inviting. Totally a novelty given the price point. The menu is fun because the dishes are diverse, simultaneously familiar and unique (fusion). The dishes are pleasing in presentation which I appreciate. The food itself is just ok, missing a fullness in flavour in all dishes we ordered. The shawarma plate is a dish I find is an absolute 'no', especially given its price point. The chicken was boring and small in portion, the salad was meh. The pita and hummus were delish but not enough to save the other half of the meal. Finally, the service could use some serious improvement. Attentiveness, promptness, and orderliness in the way they manage wait lists and seating arrangements. All this being said, I gave it 4 stars because I enjoy the Landwer vibe and the menu has lots of interesting looking stuff I'd like to try if I meet with company here. The dessert menu is fun is an excitement too.
Fantastic breakfast and brunch spot! They have lots of sweet and savory options (and are also mindful of dietary restrictions since there were many nut free, gluten-free, and vegan options). Most of the food is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Their healthy smoothie was one of the best I ever had, would 100% reccommend this place
Came here with a buddy for work lunch. Was seated pretty much right away on and our food came out in a timely manner. I got the eggs Benedict and it was delicious. I forgot what she got (see photos) but the portion size was generous and she packed half of it. Overall, was a very pleasant lunch experience.
Adrian is a solid waiter, great food and great service. Would recommend.
Adrain our server was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. Love his energy!
Adrian was amazing and we had a great brunch
Adrain s the best!
Adrian was awesome and food was great!!
Adrian was great!
Adrian was an amazing server with great recommendations.
Adrian was great!!
Great breakfast and coffee, friendly service by Adrian. Loved his recommendations- halva latte and breakfast recommendations
Adrian was amazing. So welcoming and fun energy. Food was was 11/10.
Great food/ ambience. Adrian was great.
Vegetarian options: . Food
Excellent food and ambiance, our waiter Adrian was also very helpful and gave us excellent service!
Adrian was awesome! Thank you for making our first experience here so comfortable.
Very good place. Thanks Adrian!
Adrian is a good server!
Adrian was fantastic made the atmosphere and experience great!
Food just fine nothing special
Solid food, always a sure thing. Sofia gave us excellent service.
Sofia was amazing server! Very polite and nice! Food came fast and was delicious! This was our second visit and we will come back again. Food : 5/5
Great service by Sophia
Excellent espresso martini, fabulous pasta bolognese/pesto, and friendly service from Sofia highly recommended!
Sakshat was an amazing server
Our waitress Sophia was amazing :)
Our waitress Sophia was excellent
Sofia was great!
Great spot, good food and good service. Thanks Sophia for your service it was perfect.
I enjoyed the food alooot. Julia was our server, she was amazing and very humble. I would definitely visit again.
Julia was terrific, another great experience at Cafe Landwer
It was amazing
Our server Julia was very friendly and super helpful explaining the menu Vegetarian options: Lots of choices We had the pie it was amazing Food : 4/5 | Service
Nice cafe for breakfast with a good variety of choices for food and drink. Great staff.
Great service Saksham
My server, SB was great
Amazing service by SB Vegetarian options: NA Food : 5/5 |
Highly recommended!!!!!!
Quick and effective service from SB! Recommend eating the eggs Benedict
Best roast beef sandwich I have had in my life. Compliments to the chef. Highly highly recommend!
Sofia
This is a classic gem in Toronto. Great spot to meet people. Great pastries. Classic look. I hope they stick around for a long time!
Very authentic place, food is delicious, service is perfect
The food tastes amazing and the portion size is generous! We got different kinds of shakshuka, croissant benny, and pavlova. All of them are worth a revisit!
Love our server Sofia! Great service and love the food.
Overall just a fancier diner with the price to match. Food was pretty good. Desert was great. Got the plant based shawarma and I really wanted to enjoy but parts of the soy meat was still cold. The service was alright but responsive when you need them. Vegetarian options: Plant based shawarma
we came for breakfast and had a great experience with adrian! he gave us great menu recommendations and the food was awesome! very quick as well
Adrian is awesome and the food is delicious! Highly recommend this place. Kid-friendliness: Warm and friendly atmosphere.
Amazing coffee and brunch!
Adrian was super helpful
Had an amazing Sunday morning brunch. Server Adrian made the experience even better, great recommendations and pleasant demeanor.
This place is my weekend sanctuary! Nestled in the heart of the city, it offers front-row seats to the urban symphony through its expansive windows. I love settling in beside one, black coffee in hand, and just watching the world rush by. Its the perfect backdrop for a quiet moment of reflection amidst the chaos. And the food? Dont even get me started! Their merguez shakshuka is to die for. Perfectly spiced, with just the right amount of heat, its an explosion of flavor in every bite. Honestly, its the best way to kick off a weekend morning. If youre looking for a delicious brunch with a side of urban observation, this is the spot.
Adrian was a fantastic server! We loved our brunch here :)
Adrian was a G. 10/10 would recommend
Went to Cafe Landwer with my mom for brunch before The Nutcracker. Absolutely worth the wait! Everything was delicious, and our server Itzel was wonderful.
Adrian was great! Highly recommend Cafe Landwer! Thanks for the meal! Food : 5/5
Adrian was a wonderful server!
Adrian was a great server.
Adrian was the best!
Adrian bro You re the best Food
The best place for a meal or if u fancy a cocktail margarita The ,staff are amazing very attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend this place Food
I love this cafe very much, delicious food, buns are a special love Waitress Sofia is so cute
Sophia was so nice and attentive, I liked the food and the service!
Croissant Benedict with salmon is a must
The food here is good and reasonably priced. We received excellent service from Adrien. If you visit on a Sunday, be prepared for a long wait as the place tends to be very busy. Food
Sofia is the best and a stunning personality!
Sofia is a great waitress. She recommended the pasta but I got the burger. I should ve listened to her. Sofia if you re reading this, look me up @ramonekandola :)
Great food & service. Loved our server Sofia, she was the best!
Great ambience and greater shakshuka. Highly recommend.
Ordered the Mediterranean Salad and the cold apple cider, some of the best food I d eaten in a long time. Staff were amazing, let us take our time without making us feel ignored. Big thanks to Sophie and Morgan
Favorite cafe in Toronto
Sofia was amazing! Gracias! Food
Great atmosphere and even better service from Adrian and Anusha :)
Adrien was absolutely amazing. Great communication and service. Will be back
Thank you to Adrian, the service and food were fantastic!
Adrian our waiter was phenomenal. He knew the menu very well and was able to make educated recommendations. He was also beyond attentive. Client care gets a 10/10 because of him. We ll continue to come for breakfast for a long time.
Food was excellent, services was awesome, Adrian was awesome, will definitely be back,
I have been in this place for a few times now. I ordered Mediterranean style omelette which was served quickly and it was delicious. Adrian helped me with everything and his service was amazing. Will definitely come back next time when I m in Toronto.
Adrian gave us an amazing service and we do love and recommend to visit It was amazing to having him as as a server Food
Adrian is the best waitress ever
Adrien s service has been excellent! Recommend the place!
Adrian was cool and provided great suggestions!
Adrian was fantastic!!!
Adrian was an amazing server and the food was delicious!
Adrian did an amazing job, made our brunch so much better!
I showed up around 7:40 a.m., and they were so nice. The food was amazing, and Im so glad I added smoked salmon to my order. Nice lil chill spot to start your day or even take a break in the middle of. Highly recommended. Food in the picture: - Nutella cream hot chocolate - Croissant eggs benedict - Smoked salmon - Potatoes
Great place overall except for the iPad you must use to tell the restaurant you are waiting for a table. That gets -5 stars.
It was a fantastic, cozy experience that leaves lasting memories. Special shout out to Itzel, she did an excellent job.
Great place for a casual lunch. Our waiter, Adrian, was very attentive and made us feel very well taken of.
We really like it, the food and service was great
Servings were huge. Loved the hummus and their bread is so good. The outdoor area was being renovated at the time so a lot of construction when we were walking in.
Daniela has great energy very kind speaking women. This world needs more of her . I bet whatever she does she will be successful at .
It was my first time eating here with my friend. I loved the shakshuka with the challah bread. Our waitress, Daniella, was great and added to the experience. I will be back here again next time I m in Toronto.
I love food. Daniela was amazing i recommend for everybody
Delicious food, great presentation, and accommodating staff! Id highly recommend this place!
Great atmosphere, amazing food. So much so that we had to come back on our way out Toronto. Get some Rosalach if you eat here.
The experience over here was amazing ! The service was outstanding as we ordered tea but unfortunately it was not brewed properly. However when we brought this to the server s attention and they changed it with a new order of London tea. This was something which we do not observe ever where. So I would say great job team! We ordered hummus and falafel with Halloumi and zàatar sandwich Feta and kalamatar sandwich Fresh orange juice . All that we ordered was delicious . Vegetarian options: We ordered hummus and falafel with Halloumi and zàatar sandwich Feta and kalamatar sandwich Fresh orange juice . All that we ordered was delicious .
Food was delicious and Sofia was the best!
I had dinner with friends and everything was amazing. Service (by Sofia) . Food. And atmosphere.
Daniela was lovely and provided prompt and pleasant service. Will definitely be back! Vegetarian options: .
Daniela is the best!!!
Sophia was great
Overall good experience for vegan people
Love it
This place is amazing. Best coffee in TO, great value. Our server Daniela was adorable. We will definitely be back.
Great food .! Excellent n sweet service provided by Daniela .
Delicious meal. The Halva Rosalach was amazing. Omer and Adrien were happy to help with recommendations and a smile.
We had to wait 30 minutes for a table. We got a coffee and it was so worth the wait. We had Omer and Adrian who made great suggestions. The mushroom sauce for the schnitzel was outstanding!
fantastic. Amazing food and we commented how nice the staff were and how it looked like they all got along so well. Looks like a lovely place to work.
Such a fun brunch! Daniela was an amazing server and took care of allergy considerations. Eggs Benny was delightful
Daniella was our server. Food and service was excellent! Thank you Dietary restrictions: none Kid-friendliness: yes
We have been served by Daniela for breakfast. Very good service, very nice place and so delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Danielle was excellent, great brunch. Highly recommended for friends and family Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the pancakes Food : 5/5 |
Daniella was super amazing to deal with. The recommendations were so good Daniela, thank you!
Was waited on by itzel. She was very helpful and gave great recommendation.
Yummy food! Amazing service by Itzel!
Best place in town
Such delightful experience , The food , cafe , the vibe and the super nice staff. Just Woow Must try Rozalach Lotus Sabhya and his team is amazing
excellent and pleasant place
Beautiful experience and so cozy place.
It was a lovely lunch made 100 times better by our server Itzel. What a lovely and sweet girl. Cafe Landwer. Is lucky to have her.
Very cute ambience, slight wait time but for a good reason. This place was my favourite food stop we ve been so far on this trip !
Daniela was great to us - fast and efficient, always came back to check in on us. Really appreciated the good service.
I cant recommend this place enough! The food was absolutely mouthwatering, and the service was top-notch. Every detail was just right, making for a truly perfect experience. Don t think twice come and treat yourself! A special shoutout to Daniela for her outstanding service! Kid-friendliness: The kids menu was fantastic and a whole lot of fun!
Loved the food here. Daniela was our server and she was amazing!
Decided to try this but I was disappointed with my visit to Café Landwer. The coffee was underwhelming, and the schnitzel was bland and lacked flavor. Overall, the experience was nothing impressive, and I wouldn t go out of my way to return
We had the Nutella coffee and falafel sandwich. Both were delicious, and we would love to visit again. Vegetarian options: Although they offer fewer vegetarian meals, the ones they serve are absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere here is on point! The food is solid but without the vibe Id say its a skip. Service was mixed. Our initial server seemingly forgot about us so another server who noticed we hadnt been helped came over to cover for her. He was excellent. Avocado toast and Mediterranean shakshuka were solid 8 out of 10 for flavor
Cafe Landwer, all their locations really, have been a go-to choice for me. I have been there by myself and with friends. I like the design, the seating, the food options. I used to really like the blond chocolate chip cookie which as per my knowledge has been discontinued but other than that its a great place to hang out of just have some time alone with a good book.
Amazing food and great coffee.
So great!! Loved sitting outside too!
Breakfast absolutely recommended. Very popular café - and rightly so.
Exceeded expectations. The bread and eggplant were delicious! We went during lunch time and had to wait 30 minutes to be seated and it was well worth the wait. Looking forward to going back to try some of their other menu items!
Great food, great service. Highly recommended for brunch. Food
Terrible food and service
Love their hot chocolate, somtimes the food is inconsistent but still amazing!
Great menu and portions.
Bad food
Delicious and super well served. In Yorkdale and downtown
All really good - great food, nice service and vibrant atmosphere. Had shawarma and shakshuka - both superb! Vegetarian options: Hummus, falafel, halloumi, salads etc.
Dropped by for a quick take out coffee. The place had great ambiance and features a takeout counter for a quick seamless experience. The staff was pleasant and had varied options. I got a white mocha (which is not easy to find, apparently) made with a mocha sauce. It tasted good and was reminiscent of lindor white chocolate. Would consider coming back for a take out coffee or for brunch.
when I was having dinner the waitress started to wipe the lamps, they were very dirty, there was dust everywhere, its terrible, it ruined my dinner, the food was delicious, but the waiters and the manager dont understand what they are doing, its terrible
Very tasty food, very fresh salad, very subtle, fine salad dressing. Fresh, grilled sesame bread. Friendly and effective staff. Full marks!
Sofia and other staff are so kind! I accidentally spilled my coke, and that was a bit embarrassing, but she cleaned it up so quickly! Thank you so much
Great little spot. The food was so good. The cheeseburger was juicy AF.
Very bad coffee
Quick delicious breakfast
4 stars for great and fast customer service! I ordered the grilled salmon + fries. The fries were good, not over done and not to crispy, the salmon however lacked flavour and was a little overdone, great coffee though! Update November 6 2024: I ordered the fillet mignon kebab, which, by far, is the worst dish I ve ever had at any Cafe Landwer location. It lacked any seasoning and tasted bland.
Decent Mediterranean food experience Vegetarian options: There s choice of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options Parking: Parking is elsewhere several around this location Kid-friendliness: It s quiet. OK for kids to come Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Waited for a very long time for our food to be served. I didn t consider it brunch but rather a late lunch. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was bland, which was disappointing after waiting for a long time
Sophia is an amazing server and provided excellent service. Sophia if you are reading this I m sorry my sister was so disrespectful towards you!
sophia was amazing!! more then nige
I recently visited Café Landwer on University Ave, and I was incredibly disappointed. First, the service was painfully slow. It took an eternity for someone to take our order, and when our food finally arrived, it was lukewarm at best. The coffee was mediocre tasted more like burnt water than a freshly brewed cup. The ambiance was another letdown. The place felt cramped and noisy, making it difficult to have a comfortable conversation. To top it off, the cleanliness left much to be desired; our table was sticky, and I noticed crumbs from previous customers on the floor. For the price, I expected much better quality. The menu is overpriced for what you actually get. I left feeling unsatisfied and regretting my choice to dine there. I cant recommend Café Landwer, and I wont be returning.
Vegetarian options: Vegan options available Food
We had the croissant Benedict and I can not fault it. The turkey bacon was great. For me personally the decor and history does not quite match with the menu. They are both good however don t match each other. At least me as a first timer just didn t get it. The coffee was a let down. Not much flavour, the milk not frothy. It was a Sunday. Very busy with a line outside when we left. Just keep that in mind.
Great vibe, tasty food, and friendly staff, though it can get quite busy. Still a great place to visit overall!
Came in the early morning. Good and friendly staff. Plenty of seats available. Service was awesome, food was superb as well. Food : 5/5 |
Great food and great service. Portions are very generous and food was delicious. Only small criticism would be the coffee wasn t the best. Other than that, great experience and would be back
World class breakfast, quick service, diverse menu, great bread - and loose leaf tea in a pot! All bases covered
Great place. Great food. Always friendly.
W6ill have to come back here for lunch!! What an excellent breakfast at such a good price
We ordered Croissant Benedict and Shakshuka along with Belgian hot chocolate (milk & dark). Loved the shakshuka with the focaccia.
Love it!!!
Very friendly. Great price/performance. Very diverse dishes. From schnitzel to oriental. Both actually work. Many breakfast options.
Highly recommend!
Went there with my parents for evening coffee and snacks. Coffee was good and croissant was fresh and flaky.
The cafe is nicely decorated and feels as if it was there for many years although it is new. If you are OK with a late lunch, the place is much less busy after 1pm. Service was very attentive, friendly and prompt with all servers taking care of all tables which makes it easier. The food was great. The desserts are on display at the corner of the counter which is great. Spacious, lean and modern washrooms. All in all, a great cafe!
For a cafe as gorgeous and with lovely servers, the dessert was really disappointing. The chocolate cake was hard and the apple/raspberry pie was stale. Quite disappointing to be honest. The only good thing about the place was the friendly server and the empathy he showed after we have him out feedback
The food was amazing, we had the croissant benedict, a shakshouka and the chicken halloumi zaatar sandwich. All three were delicious. The Croissant Benedict was exquisite Highly recommend, make sure you join the waitlist before arriving.
Great spot for food, or just coffee.
Great location. If you are ordering takeout, go past the checkin line.
A very nice place, both for the dishes offered and for the atmosphere. I recommend.