Plancha in Toronto
81 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 1E6, Canada
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Light, fresh, and flavourful, cooking 'a la plancha' is a tradition that originated in Spain, migrated to the rest of the Mediterranean and inspired this balanced menu with vegan and vegetarian options.
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I’ve had food from here several times. Delicious every time. My most recent visit the portion was almost half the size of previous visits. I’ll give it another try but if the portion size doesn’t go back to its original size I won’t be returning. I also noticed that the price was higher than previous visits. Upon further inspection of my bill I found that they charge $1.40 for takeout. Not sure if this is new but customers should be informed of this. Firstly charging for take out is not ok. Secondly I would have eaten in if I had known I was being charged for takeout
I read reviews before I visit any dining establishment so I understand what I am eating beforehand. I read some of the early poor reviews for plancha & was somewhat hesitant regardless of their 4.6 Google rating… However, I was duly impressed with the food, service & quality/portion of my meal. It was pricier than I expected but I knew that going in. All in all the meal was very good/satusfying. I’m going to try the beef/lamb next time! 💯
I was really looking forward to trying Plancha as I love Mediterranean food but this experience was soooooo disappointing. It was not only disappointing relative to the expectations I set, but it was just sooooo terrible. The food was terrible, the value is terrible, the 20 min wait for THIS is absolutely not justifiable. I took this picture immediately upon being told this was my order. I couldn’t believe my eyes, hence I put my receipt immediately on the tray and took a picture. Please note that the cashier was telling everyone in line that they had run out of hummus before we placed our order (is there a chickpea shortage?). Despite this, I was like I need to try to this place even without. I did ask them what they were providing in substitute of that, she said tahini and I pointed out that was already included in the dish. She didn’t have anything to say….. I missed the red flag b/c I so desperately wanted to try this. Business tip - throw in some extra pita if this happens next time? Ladies and gentlemen…I present you the Rolling Pasha Plate. The description mentions each “Plate” will be topped with some pickled mangos, do you see it? The description of the Rolling Pasha includes grilled vegetables (where?) and salsa fresca (pls see the generous amount in the picture). Pita - Very chewy, not good. Didn’t finish it so maybe it was good they didn’t offer extra pita to substitute the missing hummus. Salad - No dressing at all. Veggies all looked cleaned and fresh - one star for this. This establishment seems very disorganized or understaffed - maybe both. Also, they seemed to prioritize bigger orders based on the orders being called. Upon reflection, I should have refused this immediately and requested a refund, but I think after a solid 20 min wait from the time my receipt was issued, I was just too hungry to fully process. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs.
We had the 12:10 to Marrakech today for lunch and it was awesome. The food is delicious and worth the price. A mix of all flavours sweet, sour, bitter...definitely recommended for everyone working in the financial district, Toronto downtown.
Excellent little spot. The people are so super friendly and smiley and you can tell that they love the food that they’re making. The menu is pretty narrowed down to a few things that they do really well. The chicken flatbread is amazing and the salmon is really good as well. Their homemade hot sauce is something I wish I could get at the store to take home with me! It was even nice to have locally sourced Ontario spring water instead of Dasani or some regular store brands. Five stars to my friends!
Stopped in for a coffee. It was quite poor and not very good value for money. Service is slow considering I was the only customer at the time. I should have known better since it was just before 9am on a weekday. Decor is trying to be upscale but they are using cheap furniture so its not ready working. If you want to call it shabby-chic then it really is more on the shabby side. UPDATE: Went back to try coffee a second time and it was much better. Not as bitter and service was quick and pleasant. But still $3.10 for a 16oz coffee.
The food was lovely. Enjoyed their housemade hot sauce. Friendly servers and were opened to suggesting vegan options.
I decided to try this place out as it was a hop skip away from work—hoping for a great new lunch spot. The decided to try the Fainting Preist: Grilled eggplant, tomato bruschetta, sumac, wild oregano, tahini, sheep milk feta, organic mixed greens, with lemon roasted garlic vinaigrette ($10.95) and it was good, but for me a tad boring and quite heavy. I learned later that they could have provided chillies (which should have been an option). It was great if you have dietary restrictions but it was not my cup of team and at that price point for lunch—with a coffee/drink it was a $16 meal I would prefer a meal a bit more flavourful. The wait time was quite long about 13 minutes after I ordered and before that it was a 10 minute wait time to order... maybe I didn’t try the right item but regardless just not my cup of tea. Ambiance and design was beautiful. There is a coffee counter as well and they do make a great drip!
Reached there at 5:45-6:00 pm after walking around 15 mins trying to find the place only to find it closed ,was a huge fan of the place was hoping to get a meal in after a long time -highly disappointed.
The lady making salads was not wearing any gloves...basic hygiene! Food.was not great either. Hopefully the servers read this and improve.
Great food. Hummus w kofta is the way to go!!!
Great restaurant! We tried the chicken hummus bowl as well as the beef and lamb kofta hummus bowl. It was excellent and the service was friendly and quick.
Incredible value - food is delicious and fresh with an amazing medley of flavours. Big portion - will definitely keep you satiated for the day.
I have no idea what I m saying. I just don t recommend trying their food, it s nonsense.
I love the food you get here - it is fresh, healthy and features vibrant flavours from Mediterranean cuisine. I love their bowls and flatbread. I highly recommend The Fainting Priest flat bread. I personally think their names are fun. Also their portion sizes are quite large so you get good value form money. The last time I went there they had a date walnut cake, which was sensational.
Really great place! Go there weekly for lunch. Food is delicious (try shakshuka) and love that they work on reducing plastic waste -- its a big deciding factor for me.
Delicious and great vegan options. Beautiful restaurant in a nice location. Delicious.
It was really good. Food is tasty, but took awhile. I would go again for sure
Went for lunch today for the first time. I got the 12:10 to Marrakech (chicken wrap). Thinking about going again for dinner... and again tomorrow for lunch... and maybe dinner. My life is now complete. Thanks Plancha for the amazing service and food especially during the pandemic. See you soon!
Food is very delicious. Service is very delightful as they cater to your every need.
The 12:10 is AMAZING
Food that makes you feel good... the flavours explode in your mouth... you can taste the quality of the ingredients- your body will thank you and your soul will sing after eating this incredible food....
First time visiting. Food was great and delicious
Yummy fresh food, service with a smile. Id definitely go back with my health conscious friends :-).
Delicious! Fresh!
Loved my gods land bowl. fresh and flavorful without making you feel sluggish afterwards.
Fresh, healthy food and courteous staff. Mostly vegetarian options, all day breakfast. Will definitely go again.
Staff is friendly and courteous, they offer a simple menu with all-day breakfast, flatbread, salads and coffee. Food is fresh made... simple ingredients but great taste.
The food was very good, especially the hummus (and I love a good hummus). Counter service, pretty chill in that regard. It was busy, as one would expect during lunch hours downtown. Overall a nice combination of flavours, fresh food, in a bright and beautiful environment. My friend had in the vegan-ing which is a vegan omelette - though we didnt realise it was served on bread, which made the dish quite a bit heavier than we were expecting. The coffee was fresh, more on the citrus/lighter side for an Americano, which I greatly enjoyed.
Great service and delicious flatbread. I like that theres options for a variety of diets (gluten-free, veg) so you can take a friend for a bite!
Delicious! Wish they were open on weekends
Decent food with good portions. The people are friendly. I find them always busy.
This place serves very delicious Mediterranean food. Lots of salad and sandwich options to choose from. I ve tried quite a few dishes and also had my favorite North African soup: Harira. The soup wasn t up to my expectations though. It lacked the tomato base and that rich creamy texture; it felt like a simple chickpea and lentil soup.
Great concept and food was delicious. Will definitely be back!
Used to go here for breakfasts in the past, but the last 3-5 times have left behind a bad taste both figuratively and literally. The quality of food has decreased, and the new staff are unfriendly. A real shame, but will not be returning until they fix these issues.
Ok so I came here twice. The first time I ordered the 12:10 to marrakesh and the lentil soup....it was AMAZING. Definitely the best flatbread Ive had in the city. I decided to come back a second time to see if the quality would remain the same and it wasnt some kind of fluke...well, it was just as good as the last time. Highly recommend this place and the staff are friendly and funny! Looking forward to many more lunches here.
Nice Mediterranean restaurant with a good variety of salads and flatbreads. I had the power to the people salad which comes with a flatbread and halloumi for extra cost. The salad is nutritious and tasty. It is well worth the price and freshness is great, for my liking the salad dressing is a little on the heavy side and could possibly use some tomatoes to lighten the taste.
Really friendly staff and excellent food
Good flavors, lots of healthy options. The food I received didn t match the menu description. So I m giving it a 3 because the meal I got was basically just rice and protein (got the tofu). It had good flavor. Still, based on the menu and philosophy I was expecting more veggies (Like to menu listed) and a more balanced meal. I got a few bites of salad on the side. It was not 40% vegetable like their Mediterranean food philosophy poster says. So, I think it s important to serve the food as it s advertised on the menu. Clearly a popular lunch spot for locals at work, and I can see how the flavors stand out. I also really got exited to see kombucha on the menu; which they stopped serving.
Hummus Tahini was amazing!
Some of the best food I ve ever eaten. It s usually pretty quick too, although sometimes they get quite busy and the wait can be quite long.
Amazing food. One of the best meals Ive ever had in my travels. Can not recommend this place enough. Food was bursting with amazing flavor and completely satisfying. I will definitely be back.
Healthy middle eastern food. Love their avocado and halloumi breakfast wrap. Hummus plates are better for sharing. Place fills up fast for lunch if you re staying. They have ritual for take out.
Plancha is very accessible for me for lunches and I love the quality of food; although a little pricier for a lunch as well as quite a slow service. I still brought my friends and family to try their flatbreads and hummus which they enjoyed a few times. However, in the last couple of months, the quantity of food has decreased substantially. I have tried the all-day breakfast (Carmel Market) as well as the daily hummus, they are really skimming on the quantity of food they are now serving as compared to earlier. Quite disappointed! I have actually stopped going there and know a few colleagues that have done the same.
Delicious!
Great nouvelle Moroccan food. Very authentic. Service was fast and food was very flavourful. I will definitely be a regular since there are lots of vegan and veggie options.
Plancha is my new favourite lunch spot! I ordered the Fainting Priest flatbread and it exceeded my expectations. The complexity of flavours and textures in the dish are not typically found in take out lunch spots. I loved that each dish has a story, which is included on the packaging it comes in. The portions are extremely generous - I ordered a combo and will be saving the delicious potatoes and pickled veggies for later. I was also extremely impressed with the service. I felt like everyone working went out of their way to make sure that I was taken care of. I would highly recommend Plancha!
Great food nice and fresh, will be back for sure. A little slow but seeing as they are brand new they will get the serving time down. Will be back for sure.
Incredibly healthy and delicious, affordable for lunch, and to top it all off it s right inside my office building! Had the Happy Therapy bowl and it did not disappoint! Will definitely be back, along with some coworkers! :)
Fresh and really good
Excellent, lovingly crafted fresh food is paired with competent and efficent coffee making to produce an brilliant choice for a lunch or breakfast in the downtown core. The Mediterranean diet guides the design of the dishes here, and the food is suitably flavourful and easy on the eyes, with vegan and vegetarian options available to suit your tastes. Pictured below was a Quinoa oatmeal that was from their all day breakfast selections. It was warm, delicious, and filling.
got the power to the people and added chicken + feta and its out of this world. also the plancha latte is great although i cant really taste the lavender
Amazing food and amazing service i will 100% be back again and again
Don t review places often but this place is so friggen good. A little pricey, but well worth it. The evolution oatmeal and the planchuka are both awesome.
Just tried the 1210 to Marrakech.. pretty outstanding flavour. Theyre new to the area so expect a little wait but.. its worth it!
Been there today after hearing about it on FB. Since its my first time, ordered several items on the menu. Service was great and food came pretty fast. Everything was tasty and fresh. Will definitely go back and recommend to others. Thanks and see you soon again.
Delicious blend of flavours and textures! The menu is a little confusing at first but essentially what it consists of is flatbreads with yummy toppings or salads with yummy ingredients! I had the Gods land salad and it honestly feels wrong to call this a salad because salad would suggest boring and this was anything but boring! The chicken was really tender and flavorful and all of the other flavors combined almost made me sad that I was leaving the job that is close by. The flatbread that comes with it was also very good and my friends really enjoyed their flatbreads. The staff are also very friendly and provide great service and the place itself is really cute. There are however only about five tables in the entire place so this is more of a takeout place than an eat-in place.
A new and exciting way to eat! Great food and atmosphere!
Main cashier had a really great welcoming personality. Bare jokes! Decent pricing for healthier downtown options. Gods Land too gucci, damn. Did not disappoint.
Very tasty food
Favourite spot for lunch!
The place is cozy and has a cool modern vintage Mediterranean vibe. Staff seemed friendly and dedicated. Vegan-friendly. Concise menu with complex and colourful (and healthful) options. I had the Evolution breakfast bowl - very hearty and satisfying!
This place was a ray of sunshine in a rainy day like yesterday. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were the nicest people ever! There was some miscommunication about our order and the guy just gave us the dish for free, we also got complimentary lemonades:) Super cute atmosphere, perfect for brunch or an afternoon hang-out!
Yesterday was my first time to come to Plancha. I ordered flatbread Santorini Sunset and Plancha Peasant Salad to go. They both are outstanding. I will come back for more and for sure I will recommend this place to my friends.
Awesome! Cool vibe, good food!
Very nice place, and the food is great
Love the food and service!
My friend Boris introduced to this place and we go here at least once a week. Great food!
Amazing food. Good service. Probably one of the best and most authentic middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto.
Great food; especially their flatbreads! Service is also wonderful, will definitely be back here for healthy middle-eastern options!
Great salads (dont come at 12/12:30pm) youll be in a 30 person line up! Get the add on halloumi and ask for extra dressing! Very little seating ... Hopefully they will expand or gt a second location soon since this is a popular joint
Great spot for lunch, cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Service and staff are nice - highly recommended.
Went to Plancha for brunch yesterday with some friends- and all of us were SO impressed! The food was beyond our expectations, and pretty affordable. I ordered the in the vegan-ing on the gluten free bread, and I had to double check with them that it was ACTUALLY gluten free, because it was on a beautiful flatbread that seemed too good to be true! It was amazing. And the flavours were perfect. If I lived in Toronto I would be there over and over... Wanna open up a second location in Hamilton? ;)
Had the 1210 to Marrakech Flatbread Sandwich (organic chicken). Complex infused flavours and colourful display. Wow, very delicious. $14.29 including HST. Cappuccinos are nice.
I have now had Plancha cater a number of large meetings for our office. Theyre fantastic to work with and offer a number of phenomenal options. Deliveries are always timely and complete with a great selection for vegetarians/vegans as well. Healthy, fresh, unique, and obviously made with a lot of care. A much-needed downtown Mediterranean gem.
Currently they re serving breakfast and coffee for $5 to introduce their space to guests. I like he Halva Babka and their Sultan s gift. You have to check them out before lunch since hey get busy and there s limited seats. No parking nearby so walk there from the subway.
Really enjoyed the food here! Very flavourful and absolutely delicious lunch choices featuring a variety of gluten free options.
Creative and Delicious! Also a pleasant place to be at.
Tasty salad with a nice mix of ingredients complemented by a not overpowering dressing. Will definitely return for lunch in the future.
Good food and ambience
Great salads in nice atmosphere
Loved the food! The decor was unique and incredible. The entrees are simply to die for. Everything was just so yummy. This is definitely a spot Ill be frequenting. Fast prep time as well. Worth trying!
Great service and the food is yummy! Great blend of Mediterranean flavours. Be prepared to wait during the lunch rush on the weekdays but its worth the wait.
Not just food; An exotic half-hour experience. Fresh meat and bread, healthy dish, nice staff, clean space, Mediterranean spice, fair price, and last but not least, some great tunes, seriously.
Simple. Taste fresh. Very true to the concept
Ordered Nick and Sia and was so delicious and fresh.
Really amazing and welcoming, the 12:10 to Marrekah is a must try! All ingredients tasted amazing. And really great coffee also! A must try!
Tasty, amazing aesthetics and great service.
Got their Happy Therapy for 20% off through the Feedback App! Really enjoyed the bowl, with the range of textures and flavors red cabbage, apples, edamame, grains, and so much more. Their staff was super generous, which made the experience so much better. Much recommended!
Pretty decent middle eastern fast food, very flavorful and tasty.
