Future Bistro in Toronto

I always enjoy the chilled out atmosphere of Futures. Its a great meeting place with decent drip coffee and its a good local haunt.

Paid 17 dollars for Eggs Benedict with ham, they gave just one slice of paper thin ham lol, couldn t even taste anything from the dish. My brother and I ordered back to back and they called his name over but not mine and when I asked for my food they said they forgot it first, but it turned out it was sitting there for a while and no apologies nor offering to replace it with a hot one.

Unique and busy atmosphere that is the epitome of what The Annex neighbourhood is. Whether its food, coffee, dessert or drinks - youll find it all here. Used to be a great price, but it seems they recently caught up to inflation - but its still worth it.

The kind of place that exists in your memory

I ve recommended this place more times than I can remember. Friends, clients when I worked at hotels, people I knew who were looking for dinner recommendations. I d been a few times and always had great experiences. But somewhere between Covid and now, something changed. The service is still good. The atmosphere nice and casual. But the food is average, and it costs a lot more. Now, I get that the costs for everyone have gone up, but $30-35 for a large soda and burger with mushrooms and bacon, that s steep. The fries are battered which I m not a fan of, and the burger clearly made from frozen. It wasn t cold, but it wasn t melted together like you d expect. It feels unfair to punish any restaurant purely based on the economy these days, but if this meal had been $20, it becomes a different review. They still have a killer desert menu, and it s still a cool, fun spot, but for $30-35, it s a bit too steep for made from frozen.

Best combo of people watching, simple but tasty food and a sweet treat. This is my go to for all nighter study sessions or reading on the patio and the its introvert friendly.

Excellent perogies and borscht .

My go to order chicken Parmesan sandwich and a strong bow. (Mash and coleslaw on the side for summer time and borscht in winter) Very very yummy. Food

A friend of mine and I decided to have a little bite here. I had Chili Fries and she had the poutine. Huge portions! I couldnt eat all of mine..but took it home for the doggies which loved it. Ill have to remember the all you can eat perogies on Wednesdays, for a nice dinner out. The patio was very nice, where we sat on the 6th of November!

Just spent over $6 for half a mug of hot chocolate and its not even that large of a mug, and no there was nothing added to it. Ouch.

All I had was the borscht and it was terrific. Came with toast and a side of optional sour cream.

Terrible food Gross frozen perogies Ok borsht. Tiny bowls Served late and cold 35 bucks for 2 people well wasted

Very bad food quality and coffee. Chairs and tables are dirty and very old- looking almost broken!

i usually dont expect much from this place since its a pretty classic diner, you go for the busy atmosphere or plain taste. However, their maple latte was aborrent. Instead of just putting in maple syrup, they added some kind of sugar free maple flavoured syrup (the kind in the big bottles behind the cashier) and I could taste the chemicals. Felt a little sick afterwards too (though I personally dont react well to artificial sweeteners). Pierogies are decent, especially if you sit down and theyre fresh (dont get them to-go, the texture becomes really off putting).

argghhh this is the worst bakery in town!! Stale cheesecake overpriced and terribly misguiding description! You dont get any help, keep away! I dont know, but it is there for locals having coffee and using the internet for hours over it

I am never disappointed. Love going there, best brunch!

Future Bistro used to be my local for me, my friends, and my girlfriend, but because of the insane jump in prices and quality lately iv been steering away from visiting. Really disspointing because this used to be my favourite place to come hangout or get work done. Now the quality of the food has tanked (the chicken tenders for example are now just boxed chicken tenders I can get at metro), better and cheaper coffee down the street, and the prices for everything keeps increasing everytime I walk though the door. Add onto the WiFi never working properly and almost every power outlet not working... Its been disappointing to say the least. I hope management can turn this around and make it a spot worth comming to again.

A great cafeteria-style spot for food or drinks. Relaxed and social vibes, with options for meals, coffee, alcohol, or desserts. Perfect for meeting with friends or for getting some work done. Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian sandwiches and salads, and veg gravy. Not many vegan options aside from a few baked goods. Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair access to bathrooms. Patio accessible, front entrance level but with manual doors.

An okay experience you can t mess up perogies or chicken tenders though. Salad was limp, and party bad. Home fries and pasta salad were ok.

This place is ridiculous, staff is not prepared for nothing, service is completely amateur, food is poorly prepared. They need to renew the whole team, and change their method. I mean, the guy keep screaming your name at the counter, in a loudly saloon, with a awful pronunciation, and if you dont listen, it is your fault. It supposed to be called prehistoric bistro instead of future bistro.

This place has a lot of different food and drink options. Their cheesecake was delicious . They have a nice patio, and lots of seating. Overall a good experience.

One of my favourite place sot hang out. Big open casual vibe with bi outdoor patio too. Open late. Great for food, snacks, dessert. Not my favourite place for good coffee, but thats okay, thats not their specialty. Can easily hangout there for hours. Beer on tap is nice to have. Music ist too loud. Overall just great casual vibes and also can find a seat in their big place!

One of my favorite places to sit down in the Annex. Good coffee and nice patio.

I used to come here when I was younger and have cheese cake and tea. Today I happen to be in the area so I stopped by to buy a cheese cake out of nostalgia. I took it home and had it with tea but first of all the cheese cake tasted very old. It was probably sitting on the shelf was too long cuz it had a bad scent. I couldn t finish it. What a waste of $8

Its bright, comfortable atmosphere, inclusive... Simply looked at the lively corner of Bloor street, and the people inside and outside, made me think and came up with lots of nice ideas. Food

Great food at a very good price.

I really don t know how this place is in business. I ordered a Cesar salad and got a Caesar soup. It was drenched in dressing. Then got cake. It was old and didn t taste good. They used nesquik as decoration.

They have good cakes. Both cakes were a bit old but taste wise were okay. Staff was that friendly though.

Left over omelettes from day before? Super Omelette is far from super. No cheese, no onions, no mushrooms. I got soft red and green peppers, tasteless ham and limp zucchini!. When I asked for some sour cream on the side, it was runny and room temperature.

A relaxed local restaurant. Great for a comfortable and simple meal.

PLEASE TAKE THESE REVIEWS AND CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS DO BETTER . This place has taken a complete 360... Its probably one of the worst exhibits of what poor management and lack of care for people in this neighborhood look like. So much neighborhood support has been for this business but they really do not deserve it. The quality of everything I wouldnt serve to a stray cat. Its a shame what poor ownership does to a long-standing business. You have people that have continuously supported this business yet you put zero care and effort into making it worth anybodys while.

Prices are very reasonable .

It s really a landmark place to come to. Full of characters - this place has been such a wonderful experience for years now. There is a great community feel to it - the foods good, the service is good too. I cannot recommend this place enough.

The food is good, the place is very nice, it reminds me of some restaurants in Mexico City but The service is everything; the indian who served me, if he doesn t like his job, he should give someone else the opportunity to work and find their job opportunity

We ate here, Mrs Dobbins and her five nieces, and her doctor and his friend Muriel. The food tasted like it had been cooked in a kitchen. The servers were all wearing aprons and hats. We didn t know that the coffee was served hot and the younger ones got frightened by the large boxes of cheese in the back of the restaurant. Also, I think the televisions should be pointed toward the bread rack. Mrs Dobbins warned her mother not to play any games. We agreed.

We saw the reviews so decided to stop in for dessert. Not sure about those reviews, maybe because the atmosphere is nice, but the food and service not so good. The cake was not at all worth it, and even after leaving a tip assuming we would be served our slices, we were told to come get them from the counter. Disappointed

It s not really 5 stars. Like the food isn t great but that s not why we re here. If you get it u get it.

Price is really good and the location is amazing. Close to nice event venues and two subway stations. Will come back more often

Came here hungover with my friends for brunch. Good food good value what can i say

14.41 before tips for French toast thats pretty barebone but not bad. Lots of room on Easter Sunday. Great place to work and hangout for indefinite amount of time.

I adore this place.

Food is not good, but sth in atmosphere makes me go back to college years and i wanna hangout there sometimes.

Cheap abundance of food with good atmosphere. If you go in knowing this, you ll walk away satisfied. I m biased though, brunch to me is about replacing two meals, so quantity trumps fancy.

Best place for brunch in the Annex Highly recommend it Food

Cold food, dirty, not recommended at all

The sandwiches are big with two tasty sides - I recommend sharing and getting a dessert if youre a pair. The hot apple cider was soooo good! Ive no idea how the bill became $30 after a meal and two drinks, but Id err on the side that it was worth it... for the most part.

Perogie Wednesday and Borsch !!!!! And beer and coffee! A must Food

An Annex institution and a UofT student staple! Coming back after nearly a decade brought a rush of nostalgia since not much has changed. This place is still very homey and the cheesecakes are still delicious perfect for sitting down with a friend, a good book, or to get work done!

Worst pierogies I have ever tasted. Served with overly dried up over spiced onions.

Latte and pesto ,tomato and mozzarella sandwich was a 10/10. Nice vibes for studying or seeing a friend.

This was some of the best, fluffiest French toast Ive ever had! Ordered a side of bacon & sausage + their holiday peppermint mocha as well and everything tasted amazing. Our food was ready extremely quickly and the staff at the register were so friendly each time we ordered. They also have an incredible bakery section/counter - didnt purchase anything this time around, but would highly recommend either for on the go or dining in!

Favourite place in the whole world. You don t come here for the food. You come here for a slice of the neighbourhood. Important fixture in the annex. Incredible summer patio, spacious and cozy inside in winter. Affordable food. Great for solo studying or meeting up with people

Brownie cheesecake (cheap taste Chill cool place though

Took my daughter Crandice here after a busy day of negging abuelas that we met in line at a shoppers drug mart pharmacy. We were called by Future Bistros inviting and home environment. The cafeteria serving style was particularly interesting and called back to lunch room style eating. I got the eggs benedict which was reasonably price. The home fries that it came with were really crispy and delicious. They were definitely the highlight of the dish. Crandy and I will definitely be back

It aint what it used to be

Ordered a egg benny, it was cold when it came out considering it only took a few minutes to be ready. And honestly it tasted like old cigarettes. Me and my partner were unable to eat it and had concerns about getting food poisoning off the small amount we did consume. Maybe tell the chef to put away the darts

For what it is, you can t go wrong. If you re looking for basic fare and coffee at an affordable price, this is the place to go. Lots of seating, plenty of food options, and a great place to get breakfast or to catch up on some studying.

Has always been a good spot to chill. Had Butter Pecan coffee and chocolate chip cookie. Both were delicious.

Really horrible pistachio cheasecake its very chemical nothing is homemade avoid going to eat here!

The perfect place to go for a chill meal. Food is great and inexpensive. Good selection of drinks and pastries. Immaculate vibes.

Came in for a quick bite because Ive walked by lots. There are no prices on the board menu unless you ask, and my beer and schnitzel cost $32 after tax and tip. It was good food but not special enough for the high price.

Ive been coming here since the mid 90s. Same chill vibe. Delicious assortment of cakes. Pleasant service.

Worst breakfast I ve had in sometime. Slow. Very cold eggs. Very cold home fries. Cold toast. Hard butter. Ordered two croissants to go, they were hard as a rock. I don t think the food stuffs could ve been any more disappointing. All that for over $30. Hard pass.

great student joint with multi-purpose concept: coffee, beer, gin, breakfast, salads, bar food, etc +very kind service & 5GHz free wifi

Super casual and chill, vibrant

Good place to meet with friends and have lunch or a beer. Nice patio. The place can get easily busy and noisy, if you dont mind it.

Just went for drinks , this place never ages.

Cakes are not bad not superb..and not in-house. Beer was pretty good. Prices were quite high, $17 for cake and beer. But a nice terrace in the shade on Bloor near Spadina subway for the commute.

Last time I went to Future Bistro with my Niece and ordered the 2 sausage, eggs, potato breakfast. When we got our food the 2 sausages consisted of a mini sizzler-sized sausage cut into 2 pieces. I havent been back since.

Does Future has the Russian/ Ukraine cake Kievsky? or bird milk cake?

I visited this establishment a few months ago on my trip to Canada and Im still haunted by the experience. Probably the worst food experience I have ever encountered. How on earth can you you send out fast yet cold food? And whats with the tobacco taste? Hard pass for this place, trust me

Save your money. Don t go here. Service was horrible. We waited at least 15 minutes for initial service then almost 50 minutes for our food. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad. The lettuce was wilted, soggy and bland. I sent it back and didn t want it anymore. Then the server came back and said we took it off your bill but will have to pay for the protein (which was the chicken) I didn t even eat the protein!!! On top of that you are forced to pay an 18% gratuity!!! NOT AGAIN. Buyer BEWARE!!! Nothing in the Future for this Future Bistro!!!

My boyfriend and I went here this morning. First of all, they had a few workers but everyone just stared at us until someone finally rudely said sit somewhere . So we went to the patio, they had servers there but no one came to the table we did not even get a menu after one of the servers said they would be with us soon. We waited 15 minutes and still no menu, finally we had just left. It was a waste of time and we will not be returning terrible first impression as we really wanted to try this place. Would not recommend to anyone.

15 minutes for drinks and an hour for food to come out

The food is good and quiet affordable considering the big portions they give you. No complaints on the food at all. I give them 4 stars cuz even though the waiters are really polite and friendly the service and wait for the food was extremely slow.

Went there with my 8 year old son. Another place that asks you to pay AND tip before you get the food or experience their service. Only a 15- 28% tip option. I choose the 15 as I wouldnt want to risk retaliation on my order. It took 15 minutes for bacon and eggs and pancakes. I knew my food was ready when they shouted to me across the packed dining room. (is there no other way?) The bacon had scarcely slid across the grill which kinda turned my son off of his favorite meat. There were bus bins to put you your empty dishes and no staff were seen clearing tables so I assume we were expected to clear our own? Im now wondering what the tip is for cuz the service is no better than McDonalds. Its a trendy spot though, and our window seat was quite nice. The clientele was youngish and generally happy people.

Embarrassing how bad this place is. Only thing they could do was fill up a couple pitchers of beer. We waited two hours for wings & nachos, ended up canceling the order & getting burgers across the street. I feel bad for the staff, it s not their fault. Not a manager or owner to seen. The poor college kids are just set up for failure. Highly recommend never even trying to eat here.

I must say that I was happy to find this restaurant. The concept of European cuisine is fine, it is a mix of dishes mainly from Eastern Europe. The food was delicious, the service was nice, the menu is quite interesting. The patio is super deal in the summer. The restaurant has a good location. The most interesting is the wide selection of cakes and sweets what you can find inside. But the whole concept is not very clear, what it is about, the name of the restaurant is also kinda weird.

An exceptional standout place on Bloor for quick and filling grub. Lots of eastern European noms to be had here. Its a very large space and a highly casual setting, though its not very lively vibe-wise. I highly recommend the pierogis and eggs blackstone as both are extremely filling and well priced, making them safe options for a filling lunch.

Omlet was way over cooked Home fries were good, latte was good. Nice atmosphere and free wifi!

This is an institution in the Annex. Always a great place to spend time with friends, over some tasty food.

Nachos Are Huge! Definitely A Meal For Two To Share.

Sandwiches are great, lots of Eastern European dishes, such as borscht, which was really good! I ll be coming back

Decent food. So so service

Great place with lots of variety. Lcbo approved

I cant vouch for the eggs Benedict or general food safety. I didnt have high expectations for the price but I didnt expect to get so sick. There was kind of a wierd sea taste to the eggs & I couldnt finish them. Both eggs tasted this way so it may have been the hollandaise or ham. It was perfectly cooked but something was off & im super sick now. Homefries were great but they were fresh as I came at 9:00 when they opened. The cook was friendly but the counter service was a bit unwelcoming. Cute patio & window seating, but dirty tables (at open). Just dont eat the eggs Benny.

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Ive been going there for 40 years and am always pleased. The food, prices, atmosphere and best of all SERVICE. Bring back so many great memories taking my little children, going with friends to play chess, meeting my Salsa dancing friends, bussiness meetings... Food : 5/5

A very pleasant and nice patio, with decent vegetarian options. The beet soup was quite good

It looked nice and inviting from the street but we were served pie with mold and the service wasn t great. The outside patio was nice and clean. It s a fabulous location so I hope Future Bistro can up its game. I want it to do well.

Used to frequent this place a few years ago and never had any issues minus the slight dingy-ness. Today: Service was mediocre at best. Saw the sign asking for debit payments, so I obliged. Machine popped up a tip option, I did so despite my order being a single slice of cake. No thanks, cheers, enjoy, anything of that nature. Just a disgruntled wait over there . I wouldn t really care much if the cake was good. It wasn t. It is stale to the point the sponge cake is mostly crunchy/crispy, the icing is congealed and it has no flavour minus sugar . This is a mass produced cake by a large cake company and I have had it many times in many places and have NEVER encountered something like this. Suffice to say, I was served something old. Slices are significantly smaller than they used to be too :/

Mains are good, drinks are good, sides/shareables are nothing special. Great atmosphere, especially on the patio, but service is pretty slow because servers are just talking behind the bar.

Eating at Future Bistro is always an experience. Placed in a Great Location. The Annex is always worth a visit. The wait time to place your order can vary from 5 minutes to 15 minutes depending on who is in front of you. They do have an extensive list of options. Their paper menu has prices but their overhead menu doesn t. I arrived around 9:20 am on a Saturday and I expected it to be busier. It wasn t; however because of this one would assume that it should run faster right? Wrong. There was a bit of a wait before I was able to place my order. I had to ask whether or not table service was happening. Since it wasn t, you have to grab your own silverware, drink, food, and napkins. And return them to their bins when you are done. Just make sure to look at your silverware to ensure that they are clean. The first one I grabbed wasn t. They do have free wifi which is nice. My order came and it was okay. By the time I was almost done eating someone brought be salt and pepper shakers. I spent about $15 and got a Super Omelette. Future Bistro is a convenient choice when you don t want to cook, but there are better places to eat with a higher quality experience.

This place is fantastic. It s so relaxed, spacious, and has a very genuine retro vibe that would normally generate hype and lineups (think Schwartz Deli in Montreal) Somehow Future Bistro place manages to avoid these plagues. Love the counter service model allowing to order, eat, and enjoy at your own pace. Food is great, and borscht is legit. Im curious if they are related to Future Bakery which is another terrific GTA business with Eastern European roots.

I saw a rat inside the cake fridge. When the told the guy, he laughed at me. Do not go here. Disgusting

If youre a visitor to Toronto you should go the Future Bistro. I went here many time in the late 90s when it was known as Future Bakery. Im going to go there again soon (I dont live in Toronto anymore, so I miss it)

love the all you can eat pierogies on Wednesday also just a great vibe inside :)

Went there on my birthday in the morning by myself. I m not the spend alone time with yourself type so forgot to take pictures cause I was shy and awkward. The people are super nice. But because of the store being so open bees kept coming at me. I think a cut out bottle of coke with a honey trap could fix the problem for them a lil diy! Idk But it was super nice and I like the self service factor of it. It s hard to find utensils on the Pilar if it s your first time. I would suggest adding a sign to help customer understand if they re shy to ask.

Cafeteria-style restaurant where you order and wait to pick up your food. Great if youre looking for simple cheap eats.

Cafeteria type restaurant with great dessert selection, and drinks too.

A simple yet nice place to have a quick meal or drink. Famous for its all-day breakfast. Suitable for doing some work or meeting with friends.

Not the greatest food - or coffee - but there s something about the atmosphere here that I like; lots of windows and you can usually get a table here. Good place to work on your laptop or phone. Patio option is nice in summer. Extensive cake and pie menu is tempting. The chocolate macaroons are a good gluten free option. I think it s really the spaciousness that brings me back here.

Great place, amazing desserts. Super great desserts

So yummy cakes

I stopped by before a show craving for a dessert. The chocolate cheesecake was so good!

I ordered from Future Bistro for the first time and everything was great! I got the chicken strips which come with two sides. The mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy were perfect. I will be trying their other items and would recommend it, affordable prices also compared to other nearby spots. :)

A tradition in Toronto excellent food great prices you can t go wrong wonderful desserts

A local bistro, nothing extraordinary. Wasnt expecting too much but the place is a bit run down, self-serviced, ok if interested in quick in and out

Just had a London Fog tea and it was excellent.

Loved the chocolate banana cake! Nice place to get everything under one roof- food, alcohol, coffee/tea and CAKE! :)

Future will always be my go to spot for a bite or a slice. The dessert section is always has a great selection.

I love their desserts! Cosy atmosphere, cute place

Super chill spot to hang out, get some work done, and catch up with a friend. Free coffee refills with breakfast or $1 otherwise. Spent 6 hours here just hanging out here today and it was great. Good food and good prices too.

Overprices café with nothing new. But good place to read books.

Love this place, super chill and almost like a cafe. AYCE pierogies are a favourite of mine and the $11 Steins are also great. Awesome hangout spot

Man oh man. This was amazing. Really enjoyed the eggs florentine and the whole meal. Great place to stumble upon, great food and great service! Only complaint is that it was VERY cold in the restaurant.

Delicious cakes and coffee, you should taste the chocolate banana cake and the pistachio chesscake.

Omg! Definitely I ll be back! Try the chocolate and banana cake.

This place was awesome until they started closing early on Sundays...I pretty much stopped going there since then....oh well - maybe its not permanent, I dont know

Prices went up by a lot recently, they dont even serve you, you need to go order and pick up your own food, coffee refills are $1. Its not worth it anymore. You get same or better service for less money anywhere else

Love the chocolate truffle cake....OMG good. Very friendly staff. Been a favorite of mine for years. Took some peeps and popped in today for a late lunch. Our burgers were okay and our fries arrived cold. Desserts were still awesome, but a lot less selection to choose from.

I hadnt been here in about 20 years and was pleased that it hadnt changed much: good Schnitzel, mashed Potatoes with Mushroom gravy and amazing Cheesecake.

I usually love coming here for a quick cheap lunch but today was a real disappointment and I would think twice about coming back. Staff seemed tired and overworked and the food came out really late for us, and other people around us. My vegetable omelette was flavourless and the colour of the vegetables suggested that maybe they used frozen vegetables - not fresh. It somehow made it look both overcooked and undercooked at the same time. I know that places in the city are trying to recover from COVID and the inflation... But this was barely edible. The only saving grace was the wonderful patio location. Also, if you get a sausage add-on, be warned that it is just 2 small pieces.

The space is great! They have an early bird breakfast deal as well as all you can eat perogies on weekend. I liked the food and the prices. Somehow the staff wasnt very nice. The cashier that day seemed so tired. I understand its hard to stay cheerful all the time but its part of the job to be always courteous and cheerful and address the customers in a nice manner.

This is a great place for a light lunch. Ive been going here for many many years.

The service was slowwwwwww, and wasnt even busy. The food was meh. The breakfast said it came with home fries but really was just potato wedges that were so salty that it was burning my tongue. Has gone downhill.

Today I bought 1 piece of cheese cake and 1 slice of apple cake. Cost$15.00 for 2 very thin slices of cheese and apple cake. I remember the slices were never that thin. $15.00. WTH happened. Not worth the price and small pieces of cake.

The potato pancakes were tasty, under $10 for the dish. The schnitzel was overcooked and tough. The beer was tasty (Blanche de Chambly). Good for a cheap night out at a patio, hanging with friends. Dont expect their dining to be the strong point. Note that we didnt have the dessert, that seemed to be their strong suit (lots of cakes and pies)

Let me start on a positive note. Beautiful service. Friendly, warm and welcoming. Decent ambiance for a drink in the patio. The reason Im writing this review is the food. Literally the worst quality of food Ive had in my last 3 years in Canada. Im sorry to say but terrible food. I literally puked after 20 minutes of leaving there. 1st) ordered for a crispy chicken sandwich. Took 1 bite. It was so dry and bland it was like that sandwich was prepared a day before. No worries had a polite conversation with the waitress. She was very understanding and took it away. 2nd) I ordered an Entree of a sausage dish instead. Hoping it would be better. It arrived with a tiny sausage, coleslaw and vegies. Potato veggies were raw. The fries were literally raw in the middle. Sausage was dry and extremely bitter. And coleslaw was only cabbage with zero dressing and a weird taste. Waitress asked if it was okay. I said Im feeling bad to complain its okay I said and had another bite thinking Ill manage. But it was so bad I just had to cancel the dish. The waitress called the owner. He came and asked what was the issue. I said Im sorry to say this but the food is not good. I politely explained to him that the dish was bad and also told him precisely what the issue was with the dish. His response. This is the 2nd time you asked for a replacement so now sorry I cant do anything. We had no other complaints and you have to pay for this. I was quite surprised by the response and arrogance. I did not want to argue and said Fine. I paid for the dish. Forcefully finished half of the fries and had the sausage. Left from there and 20 minutes after I threw up. As I suspected it was stale. Disappointing experience. If only the owner would be a bit more receptive towards feedback the establishment could improve by 10 folds. Great place with good people and service but what a let down because of bad food and arrogant owner.

Great value, relaxed vibe, food was delicious with large portion sizes. Got the chicken parm sandwich, garden salad, home fries with gravy, and the wings with fries. Charlotte was very helpful. Good spot to hangout.

While the food is decent, the cleanliness and the staff behaviour is below par. The cups we were served coffee in had stains of someone s lipstick and multiple cracks. The food while decent (slightly below par) was weird tasting. The bread was too hard on the eggs Benedict, the coffee was way too sweet. The only good thing was the carrot cake. In all, I would not want to go there again.

Its a gem in the Bloor Annex. Lovely staff and delicious food for amazing price. Lots of seating. A bit outdated interior, but the service and efficiency is great PS I recommend the strawberry shortcake and their iced latte is better than expected.

Went with my daughter16 and Son19 at 12:45pm. Got chicken fingers, chicken schnitzel on bun and pork schnitzel on bun , all with fries. Waited 20Minutes . Both sandwiches were bland and dry, fries looked like they came from a McCains bag. Staff was Friendly but the people in the back were doing more standing than working. The highlight of this one and only visit was the free water and dessert display. Disappointed.. This place needs some signature house sauces to spruce up the menu. Unfortunately I wont be venturing back to try them.

loved the eggplant goatcheese sanny.

The iced chai latte and carrot cake was really good. I also got a salad which was average. It s a nice place to sit for a while and the staff was nice

Ate outside on patio. Good food. Sticky tables.

Cake was decent

Dont let the photo fool you, this was the most average salad Ive ever eaten. The lettuce was a shade beyond wilted; some of the leaves were greasy with early stages of decay. The garlic bread was completely harmless and exactly as advertised. This is a restaurant that knows who she is and will not dress to impress. Visibly understaffed, I have never seen anyone work as hard as my waitress did - she did three peoples worth of work in every moment.

Got the breakfast everything tasty reasonably priced free coffee refills.

Portions are small, low quality, and overpriced. Its a shame because it once offered fair value.

Incredible sandwiches very yummy!

Loved their smoked salmon dinner combo and of course the coffee!

Worth a visit.

The vibes are just right. Foods ok but that s not really the point for me. Love to waste an afternoon here with a book.

Worst food possible! Chicken tenders were not tender, sausage was over cooked, potatoes were dry, pasta salad was off! One star only for service.

This place really is the heart of the Annex one of the last remaining spots in Toronto where you can get to know a stranger. A public living room for all the freaks and geeks. Very friendly staff. If it closes, I ll cry.

5 stars mostly for the atmosphere. An Annex classic!

Ive gone twice the cakes and pastries are stale the coffee is weak and the staff doesnt seem to care. I would not return nor recommend ordering the pastries or cake slices.

Good coffee, good expresso, good prices.

The og student spot in the city. Always a great place to be with friends, dates, even family. A beacon in the bloor west community and my favourite spot for pre-show/event food and hot drinks. Definitely reccomend any of their daily specials and their legendary borscht for the current cold weather Last time I got the cheese perogi platter. Super comfort food. Came with salad, fried onions and seasoned wedges.

Large restaurant with a nice patio to grab a coffee or drink for just kickback for an hour. Noticed lots of people just hanging iut and playing board games. The cutlery and dishes definitely need a bit of upgrade as they are old and not super clean. And the place itself can probably use a bit of renovation as well. They have a pretty decent selection of cakes and pies.

Lovely food and amazing soups. Very nice to see it s still going strong even after COVID 19. This time I had a very unpleasant encounter with a member of staff who chided me for trying to help them clear the table. They were extremely rude to me and I ended up walking out and not staying as we didn t feel welcome. Please keep on serving amazing food but please ensure all your staff know how to interact with customers including back of house staff. Will not be returning until your customer service is sorted out!

Great food, and a cute patio. Never enjoy paying a tip before seeing my food and getting any service. At this place you have to fetch your own food and clean up after yourself. Food

Have tried the cheesecakes and other dessert options here a couple of times, they are fresh and delicious. The vibe is quite cozy and relaxed. This places serves to be a good one as a casual hangout spot.

The entrance is not suitable for strollers and neither is the hall. There is a summer veranda. The food is delicious, the choice is huge, you can order beer. They accept cards and cash. You can eat food in the hall and take it with you. They cook quickly and tasty. There are plastic cutlery to take with you and there is metal cutlery for eating in the hall. The hall also houses a pastry department and a bar. There are TVs. There are a lot of tables and chairs, standing close together. There are bar stools and childrens chairs. Overall a fun experience, will definitely be back to explore the large menu / The entrance is not provided for wheelchairs and the hall - too. There is a summer terrace. The food is delicious, the choice is huge, you can order beer. They accept cards and cash. Food can be eaten in the hall and taken away. Prepared quickly and tasty. There are plastic cutlery to take with you and metal cutlery for eating in the hall. There is also a confectionery department and a bar in the hall. There are TVs. There are a lot of tables and chairs, they stand close. There are bar stools, there are childrens chairs. All in all an interesting experience, will definitely come back here to explore the great menu.

Casual spot for a wide selection of pies, cakes and desserts. I ordered the pistachio cheesecake which was moist, creamy and not too sweet. The have a wide selection of desserts which makes it tough to pick one, they all look so good! The interior and decor could be upgraded but the ample seating and friendly service more than make up for it. Will visit again if I m in the area to try more cakes.

The food is reliable and hearty. The atmosphere is perfect for a good conversation with a friend.

Very disappointed. Ordered nachos with beef chilli, chicken schnitzel and vegetarian cabbage rolls. The nachos was really bad. Nachos cheese was cold, not taste. Vegetarian cabbage rolls had near zero filling in it. Chick schnitzel was dry and no taste. Will never ever go back there at all. Never!!!

Future Bistro has a little bit of everything! I had a delicious tomato and pesto sandwich with some gourmet fries. They serve a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. Huge selection of cookies, cakes, and pastries. Decent selection of coffees and other drinks as well. A great place to bring a large group because there is plentiful seating both indoors and outdoors. Service is usually fairly quick and friendly.

Nice place to sit and enjoy nice food, but very crowded if u r looking for quite place to get ur coffee and relax

Ok spot, food was just ok. Real dinner feel, with that less polished side of the city we love so much

Cozy and comfortable gathering spot. Food is ok, perhaps a little pricey. Definitely a decent spot for sharing a meal.

Great food. Cashier was super friendly.

Pretty good place to study! Service is eh, ambiance is mediocre, food is ok. Nothing is cooked fresh, but it s good comfort food. Would come again!

Service was lovely. Food is beyond mediocre though. Paid $20 for cold stale fries and a chicken sandwich with barely any meat in it.

This place needs a makeover big time. I get that it s a tough time and who has many to renovate let alone stay open and be able to pay staff. The issue is that it s dirty and rundown looking. I walked out and went elsewhere are result.

Very rich and calm

Excellent food. Love the all day breakfast!

Perhaps it was what we ordered, but everything tasted like it went bad - almost fishy. The potato pancakes were horrible. Mushy and tasted like they were spoiled - my Babcia would be very disappointed at this place. The baked goods looked very good though and the coffee was great.

a really cute homey vibe<3 i love the vegan baked goods here!