Pasaj in Toronto

I had a reservation at 1030am on Dec 8th Sunday, happy to get on a call with the management team to elablorate on my feedback. I am the only reservation with a table of 3 people. 1) we waited for 15mins to be acknowledged by our server who is a middle aged blond lady (perhaps she can use some coaching). We tried to make eye contact with other servers and no one wants to interact with us and provide us with some water, we waited and waited and 15mins later we got some water 2) I ordered salmon eggs bene and the fritter pattie was grimy and seedy tasting, I checked the ingredients and its made of zucchini which shouldnt have seeds or grimes in it, hence its most likely not washed properly 3) we were seated inside of the restaurant and we were cold, we had to put our winter jackets back on In summary, very disappointing experience, poor service and bad food quality; I would have mentioned something and send the plate back but I was with guests and didnt want to be that person. Again, happy to jump on a call to discuss further if you are interested in improving your business.

Always a pleasure to dine here.

The breakfast was amazing! The shakshuka, benedict and the pancakes were all delicious. The place is also cozy and the service was great but it usually becomes busy and it needs reservation as well.

I was really excited to try this place but that excitement died down pretty quickly. We were seated quickly despite not having reservations but were told right off the bat that there was a 90 minutes seating limit. I dont know about you but I love being rushed when Im eating... The joke is, service here is so slow that you might be close to that 90 min limit and still not done eating because your food took forever to arrive. The place is also super loud and its impossible to talk at a normal volume. Our order was taken and we ordered the zucchini fritters, the hunkar and the pancakes. The fritters and pancakes arrived first, but not our main. Thankfully, it arrived by the time we were done with the fritters, which were super oily and nothing to rave about. Also, given the price of zucchini, $12 for 2 meh fritters is steep. The hunkar was surprisingly bland and lacked SALT. Thank God the pancakes were good cause wed given up on their food at that stage. The food isnt cheap here, so if Im spending money at a restaurant, I want to feel like Im getting the best bang for my buck and unfortunately, it isnt the case here so spend your money elsewhere.

We visited Pasaj for brunch with a reservation for 5, it was our first time and we were so excited to try the brunch, but unfortunately, had a few last-minute cancellations. We called ahead to inform the restaurant and offer to move to a smaller table. Although the hostess was kind, the managers behaviour was disappointing. On arrival, the manager reminded us that they usually charge a fee for last-minute changes, despite our prior notification. Furthermore, we were warned that a note would be placed on our file, and we would be charged next time if we showed up with fewer people in our party. This tone was unprofessional and rude. We had already read and understood the cancellation policy, and when providing our credit card details, we acknowledged the potential charges. The managers added reminder was unnecessary and felt confrontational. As we were preparing to leave within our allotted 1.5-hour time frame, the manager rushed us as we were getting our baby ready to go, stating that there were people waiting. We might as well have not been accommodated to begin with if we were going to be treated so rudely. EDIT** after the owners horrific response I wanted to clarify that we have proof of payment that our bill was settled at 12:25 PM (under our allotted 1.5 time slot) and we were being rushed out regardless. I can also confirm we notified the restaurant before arriving we would have less guests and to feel free to move us to another table. We wouldn t have minded waiting, or even paying the fee we agreed to when booking the reservation. The lack of general respect and kindness here is appalling. I have never been treated this way at a restaurant in my life. As a new mom, dining out with a baby can be intimidating, and we will never return here again. The food and server was lovely, and it s a shame that an interaction with their owner has clouded our opinion of this business which we were so excited to try in our community.

Very quaint restaurant. Unfortunately long wait to be served and my food was lukewarm

The food was changed from the menu they had a year ago. I was absolutely stunned when a lot of traditional Turkish food was taken off the menu. Would highly suggest a menu reverse

Today I was really looking forward to dining at Pasaj with my friends, but unfortunately we left disappointed. All the food that we ordered was cold and lacked flavour. They all were just overhyped and overpriced and didn t meet our expectations. For the price, we expected more generous servings but the portions were surprisingly small. And we all left still feeling hungry. I hope the restaurant considers improving portion sizes to provide better value for their customers. I hope they can improve on these areas because the location and ambiance have a lot of potential.

Went here for brunch after struggling to get a table for awhile. Meh it s not all that. Food looks great but taste is only good (not the best ever) considering premium price. Could use more flavor. The potatoes were the highlight.

Delightful. Amazing, perfect, delicious. Sucuc Benny and a side Köfte, drip coffee and homemade lemonade. Ok, I ll stop writing. Food

Great place for dates. Delicious food. Kind of pricey but worth it. Need reservations and if you miss your reservation you get charged(since you need to put in your credit card in order to reserve). Theres also a time limit for dining in. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome, though no kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessibility

Came for brunch Saturday. Food was absolutely delicious, rich and tasty. It did take quite a while for food to come (up to 45m to 1h) the acoustics in the restaurant make it very loud and hard to hear the person across from you. Otherwise, very enjoyable. Food

Went to try the pancakes but I dont think its worth the hype. Looks pretty but It was quite dry. Also tried the kofte and piyaz dish and it was just alright. Nothing exceptional tastewise for both dishes. The restaurant itself is pretty but mind you it is very loud inside and was not the best dining experience. Overall- pretty restaurant with good service. Food average at best.

We were admitted late and immediately felt rushed. Within 20 minutes of being served, we were asked to leave. It was the most stressful brunch experience we ve ever had. The restaurant is overrated, not worth the hype. Never again! Service awful and scary!

We were a group of 6, we came for brunch. They made it clear were only allowed to stay 90min. They took over an hour to bring the food, then came to kick us out while were in the middle of our meal. Im not planning to come back and I dont recommend it.

Pasaj is such a fun spot in leslieville to grab brunch. There will typically be line ups but it s beautiful inside. I want to host an event here! #SweepstakesEntry #ContestEntry

Very crowded and loud. Food was ok, but service was really bad

Was very flavourful, coffees were tasty, service was very prompt and pleasant.

This Turkish-inspired brunch restaurant has a gorgeous and polished interior. It is quite a popular spot, especially on weekends & holidays, so be prepared for a lengthy wait if you do not have a reservation. We ordered the Poseidon, Kofte & Piyaz (not pictured), salmon benedict, and grandmas pancakes. The food was presented beautifully, but most of the food itself was pretty average. The salmon benedict the most memorable; the zucchini fritters that came with it were great. The bean salad that came with the Kofte & Piyaz was my least favourite item

Pasaj is a fantastic brunch spot in the east end of Toronto, offering delicious Istanbul-style dishes. The Kofte & Piyaz and the benedicts with zucchini fritters are must-tries, and the friendly staff make the experience even better. Highly recommend for a unique and flavorful brunch!

I attempted to visit Pasaj with a friend, but was turned away when they closed unexpectedly, citing a lack of customers. This was unprofessional, and the inconsistent hours make it hard to recommend.

Great date spot.

A Turkish restaurant whose name I heard praised by an Ethiopian chef, showing that Turkish cuisine is not just about kebabs. I give it 5 stars because I think they present Turkish cuisine well, but their branded product, the pancake, was tasteless and dry, the service was slow, and that pancake is definitely not worth $22.

Breakfast tastes very good. Drinks not bad. Coffee was served very cold

Small portions

I was excited to dine here considering hearing rave reviews but was extremely disappointed. Walking in, was told it would be a 30-40 mins wait for a table of 5. In the 2-3 minutes following while trying to figure out elsewhere to go (not wanting to wait that long), multiple large parties got up and left so was able to get sat in 5 minutes but was immediately told that we had to leave in 90 minutes. Loved that the wait wasn t long, however the demeanour of the woman who greeted us, her attitude came across as if we were inconveniencing her by coming in to dine. The service onwards wasn t great, having to call our server over a few times to place orders as well as request the bill - it wasn t busy/packed once we sat down. The food was the worst part. It was actually insulting the meal portions for the price charged and on top of that lacked flavour. Overall extremely disappointing

We got there 3:40pm on a Saturday but they sent us away (closes at 5pm).

I really like the restaurant, the food and the vibe. The staff are welcoming as well.

Excellent food and excellent service. I love this place! One star lost for the sour, bitter espresso, however. Food

The food here is nothing Turkish or Turkish inspired please do not go here and expect to have anything that is anywhere near a tasty Turkish breakfast. The grandmas pancakes so popular but when they arrived at our table they were cold, hard and lacked flavour. The mucver under the eggs Benedict was raw in the middle. The orange juice was definitely from a bottle. When we ordered our check we waited 10 minutes for it to arrive. And when check arrived we said nothing until the hostess asked if we wanted a box and we said no we didn t like the pancakes. She almost didn t even reply and then simply said no? Quietly and left the machine to me to complete payment rather than wait to finish payment and send us out.

Insanely noisy. My ears are ringing. Food presentation was beautiful but taste underwhelming.

Coming to this restaurant was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. The waitress who served us, MARTHA, was simply unpleasant, rude, and inefficient. She took too long to take our order, made faces at us the whole time and treated us like she was doing us a favour. The experience was so bad that thanks to her my family and I will never return.

Really beautiful brunch place, the food and coffee was delicious, if you like it spicy ask for their spicy sauce, our server Bank was really nice, I will come back for sure!

They dropped an entire greasy egg with a runny yolk all over my suede purse and hardly acknowledged the situation. Left it for my friend to wipe up and didn t offer anything to remedy the situation. Poor service and now I have a giant stain on a new bag Food is meh

Second time back. I don t know if we ordered the wrong things this time or if the food has gone downhill, but either way, I would not recommend the Poseidon (it s like the brunch equivalent of girl dinner. Just some veggies and a lil bit of smoked salmon on a plate with a bagel on the side) or the Celery root salad.

The food isn t unique, but it s good enough to make me want to return, and I love the tea! However, I wouldn t come back without a reservation due to the hostesss attitude at the welcome desk. Both times I visited without a reservation, she was very disrespectful no eye contact while speaking to us and chatting with colleagues during our conversation. I can understand a bad shift or a bad day the first time, but not a second time.

I ordered Hünkâr, it was good but the portion was so small for paying $26! The server had a negative attitude and made us feel very unwelcome.

Amazing service, delicious food! We ordered a Salmon Benedict and pancake. Both perfect!! The pancake has a sweet snd sour taste as they use cherry jam on it. Loved it! Will visit again

We stumbled upon Pasaj after walking down Queen St. and noticing the stunning, beautiful interior design and inviting patio space, in addition to hearing about it online. The service, food, and overall experience did not disappoint. If you are looking for a unique brunch than what the Toronto food scene typically offers, look no further. Our order consisted of the salmon benedict and hunkar, which provided a very different, hearty flavour profile. The hunkar had a delectable beef stew that was perfectly tender and combined with the charred eggplant was an outstanding pairing for the baked pide. The zucchini fritters (served with the salmon benedict) were certainly worth it for the visit to Pasaj and were described to us by the friendly owner as standard Turkish cuisine. Suffice to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this lovely gem in Leslieville and cannot wait to return.

Loved it !!! Food was amazing

Food was delicious, Mimosa refreshing, Patio was inviting.

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! I struggle between the decision of having a complete brunch or just going crazy with dessert. After hearing about Grandmas Pancakes, it was hard to resist going with the latter option, and what I got were three thick, fluffy pancakes stacked high on top of each other with a tart cherry compote and a light cream cheese topping. Finished off with some roasted pistachios for a bit of crunch and nuttiness.

Got there for 9am brunch on Sunday with our 2 and 4 year old kids and everything was amazing. Great drinks, food was delicious, service was fast and kind, atmosphere was beautiful. We will definitely be going back!

Delicious with wholesome and fresh ingredients.

This restaurant is fantastic, with friendly waiters and delicious food.

Portion are stingy like most places in Toronto

I m writing this to put people at ease after reading the negative reviews. This is a great neighbourhood spot. Beautiful decor, warm service, and delicious food. My friend and I came in for a leisurely Thursday lunch and were never pressured to leave. We ordered the pastirma eggs benny and the shakshouka with iced coffees. The portions were generous and filling, the flavours were balanced and the dishes were executed to perfection. Please don t hesitate to support them :)

Cute restaurant in Leslieville with a really nice side shaded patio in the summer! Everything was delicious, would recommend the platter.

This place was amazing. My husband and I wanted to try a place we had never been to. The food was great. The staff is super friendly. We did eat on their patio because it was a little too loud inside for my liking, but it was still really nice. We will definitely be back.

Waited 45 minutes for Shakshouka and the eggs were completely raw. They did not comp a coffee or anything.

Restaurant is good, but the staff isnt. Unprofessional.

Cute Turkish brunch place. Dishes tasted good. Not too big tho. Reasonable for Toronto prices. The interior looks nice but seating is limited so book in advance for the weekends. The drink menu for brunch is relatively limited and not many specialty coffees except for the Turkish coffee.

Amazing service and even better food! The food not only look delicious but tastes amazing!! Beautiful atmosphere, definitely will be coming back Again!

A very light airy but old world atmosphere. Food is a delicious blend of exotic fresh, flavours with just the right balance that no flavour dominates too much. And of course, great Turkish coffee. Food : 5/5

Excellent place for brunch. The taste of the food was really good. Beautiful place. Food : 5/5

I ve been to hundreds of restaurants in the GTA, I ve dealt with rude waiters, managers, owners, etc but the manager working the afternoon shift today was a special type of arrogant. To be fair, she might have a chromosomal problem the way she was confidently and comfortably rude with our table. Go see a psychiatrist Daniela, I don t think you are qualified to serve others if you are this arrogant everyday Edit: these petty people are trying to have Google hide my review apparently. Funny

come here if you want to be treated like a peasant. the manager acts like they re churning $1M everyday.

Had Mother s Day brunch here! It was delicious and we would highly recommend!!

The food was incredible! Really flavourful! Highly recommend!! I had the Salmon Benedict and the rest of the family had the French toast. Coffee was beyond perfection.

This Turkish brunch place is fantastic. Same owners as Simit and Chai, so the Turkish bagels here are amazing. My brunch favourite dish is Grandmas Pancakes. Just perfect. They just started a dinner menu, too. Cant wait to check it out.

Who receives 2 email 1 text message to confirm the reservation? You will if you make a reservation in here Who receives there is an hour and half dining acknowledgement at the table ? You will.. Here I am Who will get kid s menu size portions like finger size bowl or 3 meatballs per order for nothing less than $22 for each meal and trust me You will get it here Who will see waitress standing front of you watching if you are putting minimum set %19 tip or not ? You will get it here .. one last thing train your staff to pronounce food names correctly what they supposed to be served professionally If you wanna see what I mean ask them to pronounce Mucver or Hünkar instead of staring at the customer about the tip percentage The way you running this business looks like people needs you and you decide how to treat and approach them Customer has the money and the money is the Boss it was my first and definitely last experience in there .. No Thank you for ruining our Mother s Day Brunch experience One last thing Check your receipt if you drink a glass of wine for $ 13 this people charge you %100 of $13 so they call Alcohol Total . So you pay $ 26 for a glass of wine !! Well done on your hidden robbery for this place oh wow !! This is an embarrassing way of treating customers

Place looks gorgeous, and you just naturally want to eat here with the big glass windows and the beautiful green plants. Weve had brunch a few times here, and they have a good amount of options that are Turkish influenced.. we try the shakshuka and eggs benedict. The food was okay.. the salad was very tiny in a condiment Bowl actually for the shakshuka, and for the eggs benedict, the salad was very not fresh. The eggs benedict were okay, and portions could have been better, and quality could have been better. The seller here is the stack of pancakes that are with pomegranate sauce and pistachio, and that was very delicious... Theres no doubting that! All in all, the experience of being there is great. The food could definitely have a level up in quality for the cost they are charging for sure.

The atmosphere is the highlight of Pasaj. The food isnt bad by any means, but the aesthetic of the place oversells and the dishes fall a little short. It can feel even more underwhelming given the wait times Great for insta, okay for eating

My sons and I treated my wife to brunch at Pasaj for Mother s Day (by request). We were all excited for fluffy pancakes, good coffee and charming ambiance for our celebration. Unfortunately our experience, from the moment of placing a reservation, continuing at our arrival, and throughout the meal, left not something, but everything to be desired. The reservation system was malfunctioning at the time I attempted to secure a table, and two email requests for assistance yielded no response, even after 24 hours. When we were eventually able to make a reservation for Mother s Day, (at a time not ideal for our schedule) the confirmation message Pasaj sent cannot be described as anything less than pretentiously rude. When we arrived (early, due to Pasaj s thinly veiled threats of financial recrimination and dire warnings of reservations being cancelled if a late arrival occurred) our hostess could not find our reservation under my wife s name, despite this being the name I used, hoping to make the experience feel centric to her as much as possible. Fortunately I had retained the (rude) confirmation email, and we were eventually seated at a dimly lit table near the back of the space. Hoping the positive portion of our experience was about to begin, we were further disappointed when the waitress unapologetically misgendered my son, before informing us that the children could not have juice unless they ordered from the children s menu. The coffee, where much of my personal hopes for the experience lay, left me not wanting more, but rather looking forward to my reunion with the tavel cup of home coffee I had left in the car. Once our food had arrived at our table, our waitress abandoned us entirely until we were forced to seek out a member of staff and request the bill. Rather than bringing it however, she and another waitress took turns harassing us to leave a positive review. Good food can of course, gloss over significant acts of ignorance, poor manners and incompetence on the part of restaurant staff. Our food however was inadequate, not only to satisfy our disappointment, but also our taste. The fritters were soggy and cold, the eggs overcooked, and the pancakes a sorry excuse for those so often photographed, which had incited our curiosity. Following such an experience, I would be tempted to say that I will never return, however in this case, I would be more than happy to eat at this location again, should another restaurant, one more able to deliver at least adequate food and staff capable of basic courtesy, replace the clearly inadequate, tasteless and vulgar Pasaj.

I visited this restaurant and had a good time. The staff were somewhat nice, but in the early morning, we could use more positive energy and smiles. I appreciate that they found a table for us, and the girl who took our order was helpful. When my friend ordered chai tea, she didnt like it, but the server kindly asked her preferences instead. Overall, it was a great experience; I loved the decoration and the vibes. Thank you. Parking: I got a ticket

A+++++ brunch! Love the decor and vibe!

Beautiful Turkish spot for brunch! I loved the salmon Benedict ,the speciality about it was english muffin is replaced with a crunchy zucchini thin layer , and it was tasty! Also potato fries were very good. Highly recommended!

Instagram place. While beautiful, the food is not better than any cheap brunch place. Not worth the wait.

First time at Pasaj, and it was really, really good! The dishes are beautiful, generous, and delicious! I will definitely come back!

Todays dining experience left much to be desired. While the food was passable, the attitude displayed by the manager, Daniela, was a significant disappointment. Despite my polite requests to add an order of pancakes, literally 2 minutes after they told us the kitchen closed, Danielas response was curt and lacking in hospitality. As a seasoned diner with over 500 restaurant visits (just in Toronto) documented on my Instagram account (_2pranta) I ve never had such an encounter. I expect a higher level of professionalism from the manager. Regrettably, based on this encounter, I cannot recommend this venue to others.

Rude Manager, would not recommend. Horrible service.

Good food and our server was helpful to get me a GF substitute. I was also happy with the portion size. It was busy, but its so loud in there we had to yell at eachother across the table. Also, windex the glass maybe?

Food is mediocre at best overall overrated because of the atmosphere. The kofta is raw inside.

Nice place with a very pleasant environment. I loved the plants at the entrance of the restaurant. We went for brunch and the quality of food was great. However, the service was not satisfying. We had to waif for 25 minutes to get a table although we had reserved. And the waitress pretty much forgot to come and take our orders until we grabbed their attention to our table. We reserved for 12 pm but we actually started having food past 1:10 pm. So I thought everything was so slow but other than that, its great place. Parking: Green P stations are easily found around there.

The manager has super cool face, seems like who owns her 1 million dollar. Say no to all our requests, like no power plug, no this kind of food for takeout. Seems like she s Asian-hate. My friend gives them 10% tips for takeout, not for her, for other service providers. 146$ for three Benedict meals and a pancake. Not worth it.

PASAJ lives up to the hype..excellent bennies..the pancakes gorgeous and unique. Seeet atmosphere. Service was lovely and informative.

cute brunch spot, nice ambiance and good Turkish coffee

30 for breakfast including coffee is a bit steep, esp when the 8 pepperoni slices of sausage arrive. Also drip coffee akin to water. When I see the prices I think maybe they were not able to negotiate a favourable rental agreement?

The place is nice but the food was average. The service was horrible, and the manager was rude. Shakshuka is good, pancakes are average. Can find better places for food in Toronto.

Good food, different flavours would visit again for the food. Below average service, they seemed annoyed to be working there. Food : 4/5

Location: The restaurant is situated in a quaint and intimate setting with limited seating, making reservations essential prior to attending. Parking: Street meter parking is available nearby. Ambiance: The ambiance can be very loud, especially on Sundays when large groups are booked. Not ideal for a relaxed dining experience. Service: The service was polite and professional. Food: Unfortunately, the food was average at best. Value: Considering the prices being charged, there is room for improvement in portion sizes to enhance value for customers. Suggestions: It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance to secure seating. Dining Time: Our experience was during brunch hours. Overall, Pasaj Restaurant offers a charming location and professional service, but improvements are needed in the food quality and portion sizes to enhance the overall dining experience.

Charming place. Great food. Highly recommend.

Service was great, the staff were very friendly. The food was good overall. Was very excited for the pancakes which tasted more like a fried donut.

5th time here since they opened. Prices have gone up and the food is pretty basic and everything is $20+. No more takeout either. Shakshouka at Frankie s is better. Poseidon salmon sandwich comes deconstructed (a bit of smoked salmon, simit bagel, cucumber, cream cheese) Also the wait time after ordering was long for a weekday lunch (almost 40min) and our server didn t smile once :/ As someone who used to live on King/Queen West around bustling brunch spots, this place is trendy but quality does not hold up and there are better options in the Leslieville area now. If we come back, I ll be trying the pancakes to hopefully change my mind

Gorgeous brunch restaurant in Leslieville. Stopped in for a quick brunch bite, got a seat by the window which was great for people watching. Lush and green with plants when you enter. Tried the sucuk Benedict, which was zucchini fritters topped with poached eggs, Turkish sausage and a delicious whipped feta sauce. So so good! The Benny was served with crispy oven roasted potatoes and salad. The salad complimented the eggs Benny and the feta sauce was unique and tasty. Would highly recommend. The space is bright and staff were friendly. Vegetarian options: Offers vegetarian options Parking: Paid street parking along Queen st E Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

The food is delicious. However, if you re planning to drop by, make sure to book a table in advance. Walk-ins can expect a considerable wait, a testament to the restaurants popularity but also a slight inconvenience if you re coming in hungry and unannounced. overall the experienced is 9/10

Service was great, food not so much :(. We ordered all the appetizers and found they were sub par to other Turkish restaurants. Lattes were also just ok, nothing special.

Fantastic brunch spot. The sunroom was gorgeous with the sun shining through and the food was amazing. Pancakes taste like old school, made in house jelly filled doughnuts, so rich. The eggs Benedict were so good and get the pastirma, its incredible. Side bagel and hummus were beloved by the 1yr old and the bottomless coffee was good too. Turkish latte better. Awesome service, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend !

This place get very loud but really pretty inside. Mucver benedict was really good but the side salad was dry, no dressing. and pancakes were soo good. Do not get the side sucuk, it s the worst. Turkish sucuk is so much better than that, it came on this tiny little plate, super thin pieces, such bad presentation.

Always love coming to Pasaj for brunch with my girlfriends. The restaurant and the food are amazing (even better in the summer on the patio!). Shoutout to Jenna, our server for today, who was extremely pleasant and lovely. Food

Gorgeous Atmosphere. Average Food.

Most overrated place ever? The food is yummy and waiters are polite however they don t have any pastry and they don t allow any pastry from outside. They scrutinize it. Such a stupid policy. And the food is too small and expensive. They also have 1.5 hour policy which you kinda feel rushing

If you want to stay hungry and get ripped off, run to this restaurant. Be careful, you may lose your appetite because of the noise.

Bad service! The coat hanger collapsed several times during the meal, and no one coming. When we were about to leave, one girl said excuse me ladies because we were in her way. Food

Was really excited to try this brunch spot but was disappointed with the food. We had the pancakes, shakshuka, and hot hummus. The pancakes although beautiful, were pretty dry and I felt that the other dishes lacked depth and flavour. I really wanted to love the food but have to be honest. Their coffee was good though! And service/staff was super lovely. Would stop by for a coffee and try a pastry next time - just wouldn t brunch here.

Over hyped, expensive, average food. Go here if your sole purpose is to take aesthetic instagram photos. Service: Extremely slow service, it took them 40 min to get my Eggs Benedict. Waiters service was not good, did not seem to care. Waited 40 minutes for the most basic tasting food. Atmosphere: Its pretty, thats all that it is. You are paying for the atmosphere than the food. Also the wooden chairs are extremely uncomfortable, made my wait feel longer. If you go, make sure you get the cushioned seatings!!!

The Turkish coffee and pastries were sooo yummy!

The coffee, the food, the service and the vibe were all amazing! Highly recommended

I highly recommend to make a reservation if you dont want to wait for almost 1 hr to get a table. As my first experience, the hostess was irritated and stressed because there was a line up inside the restaurant and there is not enough space so she was asking constantly asking people to move, but there was nowhere to move. Finally we got a table and I found a hair in my plate that was in the base plate, I removed it without saying anything but they should pay more attention to this. The waitress was really sweet and provided a good service. To conclude I would say I wouldnt go again unless I have a reservation.

Jessica is an awesome woman! So kind, loving and patient. She deserves a raise and the absolute best! Grandmas Pancake is what I got. The thing stopping me from giving the Food rating section a full 5-stars, is because they only have an option of the sour cherry syrup, that comes with the pancake along with cherries too as a base taste. For a place like this which offers tasty really tasty pancakes, they should offer more syrup kinds and fruits for the pancake. For me, the cherries taste nice, but I think the cherry syrup itself coupled with the cherries, makes the experience sour. And voids the joy of enjoying the pancake altogether. The Labnah is AWESOME and the Halwa nuts are spectacular! Everything is given in more than enough portions, and it feels healthy too! The pancakes are fluffy and filling, and the smell of fresh eggs can be tasted as you go through it! The ambience is relieving and calming. I just feel the chairs and the tables can be more comfortable and in appropriate levels to the seating position and reach, only to make the experience ergonomic and restful. I personally thought the pricing was fine for the Grandmas Pancake, but the pricing on the espresso can be a bit more affordable and reasonable.

Good place for brunch.

Had 2 horribly racist encounters here in the span of a year. I reached out to them regarding my last visit and waited 3 weeks for them to respond and nothing just read each message on Instagram DM with no reply. They clearly don t care about how customers are treated here. At this point, you re better off going to any other brunch place in Leslieville that actually cares about their customers. Not worth the hype at all.

Horrible service. I would not recommend at all.

Over-hyped, average food, expensive for what you get. Half of the menu, it s basic things like cheese, olives, cucumbers... I can just get it at any grocery. The pancakes were dry. Although if you want some nice IG photos - sure. Other dishes lacked depth, flavour and originality. The service was nice. Waiting time is too long for what you get. Recommend the place for a coffee and a pastry, no brunch. The atmosphere is cute, but please clean your windows.

Me and a couple of friends decided to visit a few days ago after hearing about the place through Instagram. When we showed up we were seated fairly quickly and welcomed by our server. The place is the perfect brunch spot it s gorgeous and the food lives up to the hype. My one friend got the Benedict which they loved but I got the pancakes and oh my god I would do terrible things for these pancakes. They are thick and fluffy and topped with this cherry sauce that is to die for!!! Will definitely be coming back especially during the summer as the pictures of the patio look amazing!!! Service was great and friendly and food was amazing definitely recommend!!!

Love the big bagel sandwiches, super tasty.

We got there at 1 pm and ordered the eggs Benedict , French toast and a latte . The coffe came fast however the food took around 45 minutes to come if I would have known that I would have left because I was really hungry , i understood because there was only one server at the time . When the food came in I noticed another server was helping . The food was okay , eggs Benedict were good except for the zucchini fritters . I love dill but , when it s the only thing I can taste when I take a bite I m not such a fan , potatoes where good more over they run out of the salad so I got tomatoes and cucumber really plain but nice . Latte was really good . For the French toast it was two big pieces of toast in a really small plate to say that the server dropped a few berries when giving us the plate tells you is not the right size of plate , as for the taste I would say is not a French toast and is more like a toasted brioche bread with a little bit of egg on the outside it was a bit dry to say the least but tasted good. For service I wish I could have gotten a napkin I had to steal a napkin for the table beside me never once asked how everything was going which it was fine at first since it was only one server. It s a nice place with good atmosphere really good coffee . As a coffee lover I would go back for coffee and try the pastries .

Everything was good minus the portion size, it does get busy for brunch so be mindful. Staff were friendly/organized and food/drinks came out prompty. We had the pancakes which were done perfectly, a special at the time, Hunkar, that was amazing although in too small of a portion, and a side of potatoes that were just ok. Would recommend to at least try if in the area.

Very good atmosphere, lots of food, unlimited coffee refills, 1.5hr time limit. I am not sure we expected as much food, so were full quickly. It was good, so we did not stop eating. Awesome fresh bread and potatoes with fresh dill, mmm mmmm :) we actually trouble deciding what to order, everything looked so good on the menu and carried to other tables. We came for 10am, easily got a seat, though only one table remained. Cozy atmosphere that pulled us out of the cold gray Toronto morning.

oh. my. lord. best breakfast i think ive ever had. had the orange and the pomegranate mimosas, both incredible. grandmas pancakes were life changing. the coffee was probably the best coffee ive ever had too. service was incredible and the vibe of the restaurant is just outstanding.

Food is ok, not great. Service and atmosphere are good. I would give it 3.5/5 If you really like Turkish food and breakfast, its worth a visit, maybe for the pancakes. But thats it. I wouldnt go back for the food. Food

Great food, a bit noisy. Maybe add some noise cancelling curtains?

Excellent food, amazing brunch, nice patio. Highly recommend, will be back. Bank was a great server!

Great atmosphere, food is good however the service not so great, waited long for drinks staff was standing around without paying attention to costumers needs. I only recommend for the atmosphere.

Can t rave enough about my experience here. The patio is gorgeous, the staff and the service was fantastic from the hostess who was genuinely happy to greet me, as well as my server Bank. The pancakes were unbelievable. Absolute perfection!! If you re dining with someone, I d recommend ordering a main and then sharing the pancakes as a desert. I ll definitely be coming back!

Bank is the best server here, food is delicious, and patio is cozy.

I love the way our server Bank he treat us so great. Good food but for me Im not get used to it. BY the way its great!!!

Generally speaking, excellent food in a very fun and energetic environment. There were specific items on the menu that stop me from giving it five stars (e.g. the sausages are not exactly authentic sujuk, nor a particularly tasty alternative) but overall, Pasaj is a great place for a brunch with friends.

Great Turkish breakfast place. Try their Shakshouka is really good. Make sure to reserve for weekends

Excellent food and service

PASAJ is a place full of vibe. ELLA was a great host, and BANK was a fantastic server. The food was delicious. Overall, it was a lovely experience.

Food was amazing, would recommend the pancakes and Benedict. Service was great and always attentive. Thanks for a great experience Ella and Bank!

Biked 20km and was so hungry and needed a nice relaxing place to replenish and recharge. Ella sat us right away by a nice spot by the window and our server Bank was very attentive. Food was a 10/10. I highly recommend getting Grandma s Pancakes . Overall great experience at Pasaj!!!

Great place I recommend

Went for brunch with friends and we split our dishes. The shakshuka was too acidic. It definitely needed a lot more feta than what I got to cut the acidity. The pastirma was good. I added some labne from the pancake to my shakshuka and it tasted better. The mucver was good but kind of underwhelming at five dollar a piece. The star is the sour cherry jam pancake. The flavour and texture was on point. Very very delicious. Point deducted for the atmosphere and service. It took an hour for the food to arrive. We got seated indoor; it was extremely loud and over packed. The tables were very close to each other. I could not hear my friend sitting across me unless she was yelling. Combined with the long wait time and the hype, it just wasn t a pleasant experience.

A friend recommended this place, and it s an amazing experience, all the decoration of the place definitively gets a little feeling of Turkey. First time here, my husband and I tried the tiramisu with Turkish mocha and Turkish black tea, it s mouthwatering ! You even get this cute and amazing arte latte on your coffee beverages. The fruit tarts, magnolia, chocolate tart and eclair looks so yummy, so 100% recommended place in Leslieville, Toronto, definitively comeback to keep trying the desserts with tea and coffee options.

Bank was fantastic! Great server. Good food

Great experience. Shakshuka was positively delightful. A little waspy but not much to be done there. Our server, Bank, was pleasant, involved and aided our time.

This branch doesn t fit people who cannot accept the very sour foods. I m not a sour food person, so I don t like the foods there. Besides this, the area within the glass room is too hot to stay for more than one sec. I felt myself like a plant that is raised in a greenhouse. I only want to give 2 stars.

Jenna and Martha served us well, food service could be faster, but room to grow!

The food was good and tasty but not great. Turkish coffee was not good. This place is worth trying. Food : 4/5

Overrated. Literally came here the first time since it seemd like a nice place. So i took my gf. Came inside. The service is appaling. No one smiles, looks at you. Until you start talking to let them know yoy exist. Next thing you know after waiting 10 minutes, is that all the desserts are not available. Not a single one of them, even though they are on the menu. Even the waiter said, yeah, they should remove it. Wow. Perhaps the meals are ok but with such a experience, and if yoh respect yourself, why come here? Nothing fancy nor catching.

This place, and I cannot stress this enough, sucks. 1 hour wait for our food to come out after ordering. Only 1 other table of 2 in the dining room was served in that time. Food was meh. My zuc fritters were soggy/raw in the middle. Hollandaise was bland. Pancakes were good but nothing special. Hot hummus also meh. Service was bad but seemed like only two servers working so cant blame them. The decor is cute and menu seems interesting, but the entire experience was bad. I dont understand why this place is so popular.

What a little gem. Great food. Great service though they were short staffed both in the kitchen and the dining room.

Pretty interior and delicious food soace is not huuge so expect some wait time if you want to dine in. Parking is a but of a hassle

Food wasnt too good. Service was excellent but it was so noisy.

Awesome food and friendly server Bank.

Service was quite good but the food is overpriced. None of the food we ordered was fantastic. It is definitely not worth the price. 22 $ for a Shakshouka without meat! And It was the worst I have ever tried in my life. 8 $ for orange juice with ice, was more like ice with bit of orange

Bank was awesome, great food.

Bank was a lovely server and we enjoyed our experience

Stunning aesthetic, zen patio, and excellent brunch and take-out pastries. If you are looking for a stellar brunch experience in Leslieville this is your place! Vegetarian options: Lots of lacto-ovo vegetarian options! Wheelchair accessibility: Outdoor patio is wheelchair accessible in the warmer months!

A favourite! Baank was a great server too

Delicious food! I had the warm hummus and it was amazing. Marta was our server and she was great, very attentive. Highly recommend the iced tea and lemonade very refreshing. The space is beautiful with a lot of natural light.

Dani and Marta, our servers, were so great. The atmosphere in here was perfect for a nice lazy brunch. And the food was top notch! So delicious, we had shakshouka, salmon eggs Benedict and French toast, everything was so delicious, we will definitely be back

Great location to get brunch in Leslieville/ East end. I came with my friend and he ordered the shakshuka while I ordered the lox ( posiedon) . I enjoyed the masala chai latte as well. The decor of Pasaj is great, it is well lit because of its glass doors and had a huge mirror at the back of the restaurant. Will definitely be back for sure!

We ordered the break-feast to have the authentic Turkish experience and I have to say that food was not amazing. Long wait times for a plate with spreads, sliced meat, cheese, nuts and two hard boiled eggs. A bit disappointed for the price we paid. I sat in the patio and service was not great. Overall personnel was disorganized and not friendly at all. Had to stand up to ask for the check because no server was able to see I was waving to request the bill. Also washrooms were unattended. For a cute place like this one I was expecting definitely something better.

The food is honestly hit and miss. We ordered the shakshuka and it smelled weird and the veggies weren t properly cooked down. I make mememen all the time at home and it s better that. We also ordered the pancakes and they were just a weird texture. I think it was just over cooked. Aesthetically pleasing though- that s about it. The best food items were a small side order of sucuk and the simit. The bread bowl had a couple of types of bread that were just not good. Atmosphere wise, the place is stunning. But they ve whitewashed Turkish culture. For example, tea is served in a white cup instead of traditional Turkish tea glasses. Details like this matter imo. Probably won t be back again unfortunately.

The food quality has definitely gone down since it first opened up. The vibes of this place is great but the food.. not so much anymore. The pancakes felt undercooked the last time I was there. Overall, still a decent brunch place but has def lost its charm.

Istanbul cuisine Different flavors than Mexican, Im not used to it but I really liked the potatoes that my boyfriend ordered, super delicious and the breads very good, very good presentation of the dishes and the place very relaxed and clean Istanbul Cuisine Different flavors than Mexican, Im not used to it but I really liked the potatoes that my boyfriend ordered, super delicious and the breads very good, very good presentation of the dishes and the place very relaxed and clean

Excellent food, good coffee, good service. Had a bit of wait to get the food but not too bad either. Reasonable prices.

Bank was so sweet and courteous throughout our visit. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable . Thank you

Bank is da bomb! Best server ever

My friend and I met for a sweet brunch on the patio of Pasaj it was my first time! Bank was our wonderful server- he helped us select 2 favourite dishes to share. They were delicious. And Turkish coffee as the grand finale!

Amazing food! Lovely atmosphere, our server Bank was super attentive

The food and the coffee were great. Bank was great at his work. Highly recommend it.

Waited too long for mediocre food

Saw this place on social media a lot and decided to try it. Beautiful atmosphere but unfortunately not a good service and food. It took a long time for someone to take us order and then longer time for them to serve it. The cup that they brought the tea in was already dirty with coffee stains around it and then when we asked to change it, they brought coffee instead of tea! The food is nothing tasty that I would say I would go back for it. So unfortunately this place didnt meet our expectations.

Very beautiful restaurant with very average food. Our service was poor but that could have been a one off.

Nothing is Turkish about this place. By the chance they are not Turkish food not even close

Really tasty and flavorful, the service was incredible too our server Bank was constantly checking on us.

We had reservations but the people before us had a birthday and took longer than expected making us sit 20 mins later than our reservation. Daniella went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of! She s awesome! Food (especially pancakes) and service was great! Will definitely be back.

Had a great experience with Bank!

Bank was amazing and the food was great!

Fantastic place for brunch with a few friends or by yourself. Delicious food. Shakshuka highly recommended Food : 5/5

Awful service.

Came here to meet up with my friend with no reservation. We were sitting by the front door quickly with a nice window view. The menu is small but curated and I had the masala chai and smoked salmon Muever Benedict. I loved that the smoked salmon and poached egg sat above a zucchini fritter versus a conventional English muffin. The egg was perfect, runny and jammy and the side of potatoes were crisp and perfectly salted. The masala chai was delicious and a great pairing for breakfast. The servers were attentive and polite. I was unaware that you could make reservations ahead of time, and I would definitely do that next time to get a comfier table.

bank and martin are great and the food here is wonderful

Very noisy atmosphere, you can hardly hear your company. I ordered shakshouka and wasnt too good, I tasted a way better one.

First time here and was very much satisfied with the food - grandmas pancakes & shakshouka.

I really enjoyed the brunch here, great service from Bank and a really good latte made by Martin

It can be difficult to find truly great service at restaurants in Toronto. Today I was left in shock. The hostess went out of her way to make sure our meal was perfect. She reserved a table for us (even she didn t have to), made sure We knew about the kids menu items, got the blinds down for us. The brunch was perfect. PERFECT! I was left so pleasantly surprised. Thank you for making our Sunday extra special!

The place is still cute, however they left no time between reservations, so regardless on being sit 15 min late due to them, they reminded us 5 times that we needed to leave after 90min after the original reservation time. It was very stressful and at the end we hadn t finished the pancakes and they basically took the plate away because we needed to leave. Honestly the whole experience becomes stressful and I would like the manager/owner to reflect on whether is worth serving one more table per day by pressing customers with these 90 min - with no buffer in between reservations- and therefore loosing customers who will never come back.

Pasaj was everything we dreamed it would be. I ve been following their IG account for a year and finally came in! The Grandma s Pancakes were incredible and the aesthetic is amazing with all of the plants and natural light. Our server, Bank, was very attentive and even treated us to a couple free pastries. You re the best Bank! :)

We visited Pasaj for lunch and had amazing service- thanks again Bank! :) Food was even better than expected and great options if you re in the mood for sweet or savoury! and yes, the pancakes are as good as they look (as are the pastries). Will definitely be visiting again!

Exquisite brunch

Extremely rude servers. Even after advance booking, we were given a table of 2 for 3 people. When we ordered our food it (of course) did not fit on the table. So I asked one of the servers (male) - oh could we just keep the bread and give the plate back to you. His reply was - you can do whatever you want. Such an unpleasant experience. Wouldn t go back or recommend anyone to.

Well food wasn t done professionally looks like they opened a can of tomatoes and put the eggs on the top and service was terrible asked for coffee takes me to ask 3 times till bringing it and after no tea spoons or something to steer the sugar and milk definitely last time for me.

Over rates and honestly over priced. At least that s for the pancakes and the tea was not worth it either. Super load place

Such a beautifully decorated brunch spot on the east end! Our table ordered the shakshouka and muever benedicts, and we split the grandma s pancakes. My friends enjoyed their muever benedicts, however I wasn t as wowed with my shakshouka. We wish we had asked them to serve the pancakes at the end as opposed to with our mains, as it wasn t warm by the time we got to it. I enjoyed the pancakes but my friends did wish they were a bit fluffier. We weren t huge fans of the labne on top but we liked the cherry jam and tahini halva. They were very prompt to let us know when our 1.5 hr timeslot was up, as there was a group scheduled for our table right afterwards. They also have a counter to the side where you can also order pastries to go!

Second time here. Had to wait a long time for lunch. The food was very good as usual and the service was excellent. Sat inside because the summer patio is now closed.

Really love it because of the amazing service from Aarti, she is an angel, I will definitely come back again~

I m pretty sure this is the second time in 20 years I ve gotten diarrhea from a restaurant. But I write this review, hunched over in pain from the confines of my porcelain throne, violently expunging the remains of my salmon+benedict.

We had a wonderful breakfast at Pasaj! Aarti was a wonderful and attentive server that provided great recommendations!

Love the place, we are usually here for breakfast, the food is great, the service is excellent and the do usually have yummy sweets !

This place is a Turkish delight (even tho my conservative Turkish boyfriend considered it to be westernized Turkish food This is a perfect weekend brunch spot with nice authentic interior, lots of light and delicious food. Everything we tried I d order again and again. DO MAKE RESERVATION if you wanna check this out cause we have waited almost 1hr 30min on the waitlist on a Sunday morning (but it was worth it lol). Last but not least, I wanna thank the lady with the light kare hair who was behind the bar that day for being so accommodating and nice (she was the only one from the staff who reacted on my boyfriends favor to close the blinds as the sun was blinding us).

This was my first visit. Staff were welcoming friendly helpful. Very yummy food and great coffee. I would definitely come back and bring friends.

I had the egg benedict for brunch, one with pastrami and one with smoked salmon - both excellent choices. The servings are big; I couldn t even finish mine. They offer unlimited coffee, which is a better choice than their special drinks I tried the Turkish mocha. The place is beautiful, but there s usually a wait, I really wanted to get to the special area, and that has not happened yet. Despite that, the fantastic food will have me returning to try more.

Alone with Limon, the best middle eastern restaurant in the area! Absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is great. The food is just divine. I look forward to coming back again. Especially the hummus. Wow!

Pasaj was delicious! Speedy and attentive service!

Beautiful cafe but hyped. FOOD: Pancake: I was disappointed, its so dense like a pound cake. I had to swallow it together with water. I like the berries and lots of cream on top. Mucver Benedict (avocado): this one is good but portion is small. Very small toast with not so much avocado, too much potato. COFFEE: Turkish coffee: the best thing here. Its so good that I couldnt have caffeine but I risked it and took 3 coffee. SERVICE: the waitress was mumbling I couldnt hear a word she said. I was rushed to get out right after I finished my plate. And got rushed again after I got my 2nd coffee. VIBE: cute decoration, but very noisy, very. Its smaller than I thought but full of green and natural light.