Café Allwood

It’s such a classy place! I thought it was more like a cafe inside but it was more like a restaurant. They also sell products like sauce, fragrance, and hoodies. It’s a vegetarian restaurant but they have several gluten-free goods too! Look at these plating!!! The way they served the desserts was gorgeous and caring. I didn’t expect it to be served like this. The carrot cake was so tasty, went so well with bananas and strawberries. The matcha had a touch of sweetness and was perfect. The lady who served us was charming and appealing. She was so nice to us. I’m coming back for sure to try more food!!

Dined on for the first time today with my partner, and it was so nice to introduce my culture in this way! My dad is a vegan Jamaican so our family dishes were very similar to the menu here - and I must call out the rice which is properly done (down to the thyme seasoning). I ordered the Ackee & Tofu dinner, which came with a side of roti and some pepper. The scotch bonnet pepper is flavourful - not just hot, as it should be. Loved the atmosphere, service, and the food and will definitely return with my family at some point.

We came here for brunch on a Sunday morning - it was delicious! We’ve been looking for a vegan restaurant in the East end and this cafe checked all the boxes. The staff are very nice and food was healthy & flavourful. Jamaican food at its best.

Came here with my family on a whim and felt like we hit the jackpot. The vibes inside are immaculate as part cafe part art studio. Staff are super friendly and did a lot of small things to make us feel welcome. Food is great as well, with a Caribbean twist on brunch. We had our 18mo daughter with us and they did have a high chair available. They also gave her a sliced banana to keep her occupied while we had salad. They have a babyccinno which is steamed milk with some chocolate and sugar - I’m sure my daughter would have loved it if she hadn’t unexpectedly choked on the first sip. We got the avocado toast and Ackee curry bowl. Both were excellent. The scotch bonnet hot sauce was particularly tasty and went well with both dishes. Seemed to be a spot with a lot of regulars and I’ll definitely return if I’m in the area.

I tried Café Allwood today for takeout and was completely blown away by their jerk lentils. The flavour was deep, rich, and perfectly spiced, way beyond what I expected. Also the roti skin…. Amazing!!!! It was soft and flaky. It could stand on its own. Even though I only tried it as takeout, everything held up beautifully. You can tell the kitchen puts real care into what they make. I’m already planning to come back soon for their vegan brunch 🥳 The menu looks delicious 🫶🏻 A true gem in Leslieville for anyone who loves good food!! Highly recommended ✨✨

The atmosphere was nice but there weren’t enough seats. The portion sizes of these meals are so small that you can see the bottom of the bowl. The ackee breakfast had 1 small piece of ackee and was all tofu. There were only 10 leaves of cooked spinach, 7 slices of potato and 2 bites of salad. The food was good but I didn’t pay $55 for two meals that were this portion. There was a 3rd meal that was rice, lentils and chic peas with a roti and it was 3X the size. The food is delicious but knowing the portion sizes we wouldn’t go back.

Cafe Allwood and Market is centered on healthy food, friendly community and good vibes! We started as contacts and are now friends because of who they are and what they offer. We return again and again!

My mom stopped here for lunch and are so happy we did. The staff who worked here were so nice and friendly to chat with and the food was a 10/10. We chose two vegan dishes and both were superb. We especially loved the roti. The guava juice was also so tasty. They also have a beautiful selection of chocolates and clothes for sale. I definitely recommend checking it out.