Daily Grind

After months of travelling outside of Canada I wouldn't have thought I'd miss Pork so much! I was really looking forward to Bacon on my croissant Benny. Which was tempting, but a marinated Pork Chop! Who would have thunk such a Benny existed? Coupled with seasoned potatoes piping HOT, it was two thumbs up and five stars. Seating for about 20 inside, outside seating unknown, it's - 12 C today. 🥶 Coffee is good "Diner" flavour and fresh. I'm a "friend appointed" coffee snob. 😁 Portion was plenty. Tough to finish despite being very hungry. Please be careful finding, I made assumption it was on the corner of St. Clarens and Bloor. It's just a matter of a few steps off Bloor on St. Clarens.

I ordered the Winter Toast with potatoes on the side! It was super delicious - the potatoes were seasoned perfectly and the crispness was just right! The staff here were lovely, and knowledgeable about menu items. They made good recommendations and were aware of potential allergens in dishes 👍🏻 It is a small place but I found the atmosphere cozy and intimate. It was a wonderful brunch!

Alright, i’ve only been here 2 handful of times, but holy macaroni do they know what they’re doing! I’ve never eaten anything bad or mediocre here before. Everything they make here is bang on!! Kudos to the chefs who pour their love and heart into the best brunch food EVER! It has never gone unnoticed.. sorry I didn’t write this review sooner. Now this place is no secret to locals, so the best time is weekdays since they’ve extended their hours. Eat everything here! You won’t be sorry..

10’s across the board! I have the basic breakfast with a matcha Latte. The pork was delicious!! We also has Crab scrabble eggs. We just loved it. Beautiful presentation, healthy choices. Can’t wait to come back.

Found this hidden gem while walking along Bloor. Came by to grab a drink but ended up grabbing a bite. The service was phenomenal and attentive. Food and drink selection is amazing too. Highly recommend coming by here for a bite and drink.

Just discovered Daily Grind, and I’m already obsessed! This place is a total hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite felt like it was made with care. What really sets Daily Grind apart, though, is the service. The staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely friendly. You can tell they love what they do, and it creates such a warm, relaxed atmosphere. If you’re looking for a spot with amazing food and even better vibes, Daily Grind is it. Already planning my next visit!

An amazing find in the Lansdowne area for coffee and brunch. Love the decor, and the food was very well presented. Great vibes all around! On their website, you can view their menu, which states that they use farm-fresh, free-run, GMO and antibiotic-free eggs. Their beverage menu contained some uncommon choices like Vietnamese Coffee, Ube Whipped Coffee, and Butterscotch Latte, to name a few. Recently revisited in 2025, we ordered The Benny (with Smoked Salmon), Corned Beef Hash and Steak Sando. Portion sizes and presentation were still just as good as the first time we visited! The Benny and the house salad tasted consistent. The Sous Vide Corned Beef Hash was just as delicious with thick Toasted Broche. The Steak Sando with the Creamy Slaw and Chimichurri was portioned very well. Also, do not skip out on the Garlic Mayo. Their Vietnamese Coffee hits the spot and is very authentic! They have a cute patio space and have since renovated the inside to fit more than double the customers! Their patio can fit about 18-20 people. They do have a time limit of about 1.5 hours. The vibes were all great and worth coming back to try more of the menu items! Their staff are very friendly and suggest great recommendations on beverage choices. Also, they have a digital waitlist if it gets really busy, but you have to notify them in person, and it will text you when the table is ready. Previous review on food & beverage: Back in 2023, our table ordered the Gettin' Crabby, Avocado Toast and The Benny (with Smoked Salmon). We did not realize that The Benny would come inside the croissant, absolutely blown away by the presentation and the combination. Their house salad was delicious as well. The Lychee Hibiscus Juice was a purple cold beverage which looked and tasted great. The Morning Glory beverage was delicious. The Vietnamese Coffee was consistent with other authentic versions as well!

Just had the most wonderful brunch with a mom friend and our toddlers. I ordered the Turkish Eggs and they were delicious. The lemon ricotta pancakes are also a must try (fluffy and not too sweet!) The owners are so friendly and welcoming. I will be back to try more of the menu!

Now i've eaten here before and I'll admit I've always gotten the same thing which is their chicken sandwich, which is actually quite good. The first time I went, my friend got breakfast and I think he liked it. This time my friend ordered the corned beef and she was expecting it to be like a hash, but it wasn't. It was chunks of corned beef and she did not like it at all. Also, we got the pancakes on the side and they're not light pancakes at all. They're quite heavy actually so the pancakes were definitely not my favourite nor hers. So I think you have to be a little choosey about what you get there because it is good place is really busy but there's definitely hit and miss dishes. And when I go back for sure I go back.

A solid solid brunch place. I'm quite picky when it comes to brunch food. Probably because it's not up there for me. But my friends are, so we end up brunching a lot. And this place is arguably my favorite brunch spot in the city. The menu has all the 'better' brunch food in my opinion: blueberry pancakes, sandwich, a good hash. In addition, it has an Asian twist to the flavors like pandan and ube. I would come back obviously.

This is a great brunch place in West end with a really nice patio! Not only do they have the classic breaky but they also have a lot of unique items too like Vietnamese coffee, french toast with ube cream and ricotta pancakes! I got a flat white and the summer toast which was packed with yummy flavours! Server was very nice and answered all our questions.

Cute spot with a patio and heaters. We sat inside and the staff were great. Got the Vietnamese coffee both hot and cold, the Turkish eggs, and the pandan pancakes. Loved the coffee and the pandan pancakes were good, but the Turkish eggs weren't what I was expecting at all. They were sweet and the entire meal ended up being too sweet. It's a flavorful dish if you're looking for something sweet, but Turkish eggs are generally savory with a little kick thanks to the chili oil. Definitely wouldn't get that again, but I would try other dishes.

What a pleasant surprise in Bloordale. My friend and I enjoyed an eggs Benedict and eggs&bacon platter. Both dishes were so tasty...the eggs, the croissant, the bacon, potatoes and sourdough. My friend said that her cappuccino with macadamia milk was particularly delicious. The server was kind and attentive. Highly recommend The Daily Grind for brunch and coffee.

Cute spot just steps off Bloor with a menu that is both short yet extensive. Classic brunch with some sandwiches thrown in. Summer double the capacity and lots of thrift shopping awaits while you wait or after you're done refuelling. An additional 6-star for making every plate look like it was taken from a photoshoot.

Smells so good in here, at breakfast. Bacon. The important stuff: Coffee is really good. Had the salmon scrambled eggs with salad. Delicious. Hubs had the Eggs Benedict with maple bacon which he was very enthusiastic about. I loved the bright simple decor and all of the staff were perfect. Love it when we find a gem like this.

Great service, vietnamese coffee was great. I really liked the maple bacon. Food menu: wish there were more non-bread options, almost everything centred around bread. Nice patio. Would go back!!! Good for a small group .

I've only heard great things about this place and it didn't let me know. This cute restaurant is amazing with wonderful owners. They were very friendly and all of the food was made so well. EVERYTHING was amazing and I mean everything. Viet coffee especially. Please go here and support this lovely couple!

Small but powerful and packed place. From the coffee to the food and service, this cafe deserves a thumbs up. It's exploratory familiar Vietnamese food flair with a good twist is just what it needs to make their menu interesting. Beware of the wait, but it's all worthy of it.

Updated review: A lot has changed since my first review of Daily Grind when I first checked out this coffee shop 5 years ago. They've expanded their menu to include brunch and have more seating available! I opted to try brunch at Daily Grind after reviewing their unique menu. They do not take reservations where it is all walk in. My husband and I decided to go to Daily Grind on a Sunday around 11am. We did have to put our names on the waitlist where we were told a table for 2 would be about a 30 min wait. We were not particularly picky about sitting at the counter or at a table. We only had to wait around 20 min at a nearby coffee shop before we received a text stating that there was a table ready for us. We took about 5 min getting back to Daily Grind. Upon seating, we were given water and greeted by the server. The menu can be viewed online via QR code. Food wise, I opted for the "Getting Crabby" (spiced scrambled eggs, wild caught crab meat, horseradish sour cream, salmon roe, onion sprouts, lemon zest yuzu, tomato, house salad, and toasted brioche bread). The dish sounded unique and the eggs with all the other components worked interestingly well together. There was a big portion of house salad which I appreciated. The lemon zest yuzu and the horseradish sour cream cut through the fish-ness of the eggs and crab meat. I couldn't finish my toast as my husband and I also shared the lemon ricotta pancakes. 4 fluffy nicely stacked ricotta pancakes with lemon curd and wild blueberries as well as a huge dollop of whipped cream on top. The pancakes were filling and hearty and tasted great although I wished there was a bit more lemon curd. My husband opted for the Bo Kho (Vietnamese stew) - slow cooked beef brisket in tomato stew, potatoes, carrots, 2 eggs, and crispy onions. The dish also came with toast. I've had bo kho before elsewhere and this one tasted great as well. Definitely a rich and hearty stew - come hungry if you want to finish this! Overall, service was great, food was good and the space had a relaxed and chill vibe. Would return for more!

I ordered potatoes and juice because I'm not a huge fan of cheese and dairy products. My potatoes were cut big which I prefer smaller but they were really good. The pancakes would've have been gotten if they didn't have cheese in them but everyone else said you can hardly taste them. Staff were very friendly and fast service. The ambiance was really nice although the window was cracked and is now fixed. The restroom is very small and in a weird spot.

Good coffee and very tasty breakfast. There are seasonal drinks. There is a patio. Nice staff to help and advise)

Great brunch place with super cute interior decor! I wanted to try multiple dishes on the menu so I'm glad they offer their pancakes in a half stack (not seen on the menu). The lemon ricotta pancakes were fluffy and had a great balance of flavours between the berries and lemon curd sauce. 5/5 The bone marrow dish, consist of a bone marrow, sausage patties, eggs and toasts. If you love bone marrow, this is the dish for you, the sausage patty also took me by surprise as you can tell it was home made with very unique flavour profile as opposed to your generic McDonalds patties. I only wish the dish came with another piece of bone marrow as one is simply not enough! 4/5 Egg Benny; I got it with maple bacon and I added a slice of avocado. Overall, it tasted pretty good but nothing special. I was also not a fan of their roasted potatoes, a bit on the chewy side. 3/5 Honourable mention: Vietnamese coffee. If you love strong tasting coffee, this is a must try! The server also went above and beyond as he took your preferred sweetness into consideration! 4/5

Bone marrow : 4.5/5 Carnivore ( steak and eggs ) : 5/5 Benedict : 3/5 Potato Wedges : 5/5 Bacon : 4/5 Vietnamese Coffee : 3/5 Service was friendly and nice, place looked cute and clean and they had hand sanitizers on each table. :) Overall it was an amazing experience! I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised! Came in expecting a regular breakfast joint but it was a Asian fusion style breakfast! The bone marrow itself was a 100/10 it was so amazing with amazing flavour! The chimichurri and candied chilis were- *CHEFS KISS* divine. It was a perfect balance of flavours nothing too overpowering over the other. The marrow lost points for the pork patty. It was a bit too sweet for me and gamey (which is kind of weird I didn't know pork could be gamey). The Carnivore is a steak and eggs plate that comes with a side of salad or potato wedges. I definitely recommend getting the salad for something to balance out having so much protein / carbs but honestly the potatoes we so delicious I won't judge you for getting them. When the plate came out I wasn't expecting much but the steak was also so flavourful and tender and the portion is just perfect for a light meal like breakfast or lunch. The Benedicts concept of serving it on a croissant is amazing! I love croissants and it would go so well with the hollandaise sauce but it was just okay. I think it's the lack of ingredients because it only comes with either the poached eggs by itself, with bacon, with smoke salmon or with avocado, nothing else. The potato wedges we so good the season was amazing and it was the perfect texture! The flavours of the bacon was good just soft and soggy- wasn't crispy enough. The Viet ice coffee was similar but it was definitely watered down with either water or milk. Viet coffee is made normally as a strong- and I mean STRONG espresso, sweetened with a thick, creamy, condensed milk and the coffee we got today tasted more like a cappuccino.

Unexpectedly amazing little Brunch spot in Bloorsdale. Dishes are a fresh twist on on classic brunch meals. We had the Eggs Benedict (comes in a croissant) and the French Toast both stellar. All the dishes have a slight Asian infusion vibe to me. They ran out of pork loin so we will have to try the Croque Madame and the Avocado Toast. They serve Hale coffee and have some unique fruit drinks as well. Note that they have fresh ingredients and can run out of menu items by around 2 on weekends (ours was the last seating at 2:30).

My very first experience here was decent. We order this unique bone marrow dish that was delicious. We wanted to eat that again but apparently it is no longer on the menu. I loved the ambiance, the patio, the Vietnamese twist so we decided to come back. Second time coming back and it was an absolute disappointment. The service felt very rushed and it didn't have anything we wanted to order. Initially I ordered the ricotta pancakes, it was sold out. Which is fine, so I opted for "the Benny" instead. The benny is suppose to come with a croissant however, the waitress comes back and tells me there is no croissant so I would have to change to sour dough bread instead. I did not want sour dough so I had to pick another dish. I ended getting the steak sando that was suppose to come with potatoes but you wouldn't believe what they told me again. The ran out of potatoes too! I was like WOW! What dish can I get that actually has what it says on the menu instead of altering or offering me something different. The steak sando had a really gamey taste. Did not taste fresh at all. I couldn't even finish my shaken butterscotch latte or brunch. Long story short, I had a terrible experience with the food, service and overall brunch. Last but not least, we asked for the bill and pulled out cashed to pay... the waitress took the cash and came back 2 minutes later and told me they ran out of cash too so we would have to pay debit or credit cards. SMH! What type of restaurant runs out of everything? Definitely would not come back!!!!! I hope customers don't have to experience what I went through.

This is the best little coffee shop/brunch spot in the area. Coffee is great, food is great with unique twists. But the breakfast sandwich is soooooooooooo BOMB! Are you sick and tired of basic breakfast sandwiches? Egg, cheese, bacon, bread? Then come here and try their breakfast sandwich, it's got this beautiful garlicky tangy avocado spread on it with maple Bacon, and cheese. Get 2 because you will inhale the first one without even realizing what happened.

I don't stop here very often, but they do a very good coffee!! Nice little terrasse as well!!

Amazing little breakfast and brunch spot! The food is delicious; the menu is full of classic with elevated twists that are full of flavour. The coffee is great, service is great, and the restaurant has an overall very cozy and friendly vibe. Highly recommend!

We went for breakfast today. Dirty tables everywhere and a sign that said walk in only. However , they said an hour wait. They did not want our business- we will never return.

The winter toast is amazing! Such a cute place with friendly service. Their prices are very reasonable as well.

One of the best brunch spots I've ever tried in Toronto. We arrived this restaurant 11 ish on Saturday. There were a few ppl before us on the waiting list when I put our name on it. We got our table about 20 mins after. We ordered house iced tea, Lychee hibiscus juice, the Benny and the Marrow. The drinks were served 5 mins after they took our order. However the waiting time for the food was a way too long.. (about 40 mins).. for the drinks, Lychee hibiscus juice was really exceptional and delicious! It was purple color and tasted sweet but refreshing. For the food, the Benny came in a very fresh croissant with pork loin but it would have been even better with smoked salmon (I couldn't choose it as I'm pregnant). Their Benny was the best Benny in Toronto so far! The Marrow came with a hamburger steak, tomato and fried egg. It's pretty rare to see a bone marrow specially in a brunch spot so we gave it a shot. It turned out delicious too! I gave 4 stars as the waiting time for the food was long but would give 5+ starts for the food.

Very cute little brunch spot. The service was very kind, and the food was delicious. I ordered the salmon benedict and was delighted to see their take on the dish. The eggs and salmon were served on a croissant. I am looking forward to trying the ube french toast next time.

Stumbled here while my friend and I were in the area. My friend got the pink lemonade drink and I got a iced matcha latte. I found the latte to being a bit diluted, the matcha was visibly there but I could not taste the matcha as much. My friend also said that her drink tasted standard, nothing special. Service was great though, they were patient when we were deciding what to get. Also in this vicinity is an ice cream shop which I think the owners co-own both of. I'd like to come back and give this cafe another shot one day.

I highly recommend coming when you're not close to being hungry if you're here for food. It takes quite a long time for food to come.

It has excellent hand drip coffee. It is not in well known location, but I think it is one of hidden gem on west Toronto.

We love this place. We used to come here just for morning coffees but as they have begun expanding their food offerings to brunch and now grab and go items, like salads and healthy breakfast options, we have come to enjoy this too. The staff and owners are genuine, friendly and always welcoming feedback as they intro new food and adapt their menu to offer what customers want. I am so happy to have this place basically at the end of the block and now, what was missing in my opinion, from takeout options nearby in terms of salads to go, has been fulfilled by DG. Hope they continue to expand their menu and take out offerings. Stay cool!

This has quickly become our go-to brunch spot. With their rotating seasonal menu I'd have to urge you to get the Winter Toast.... but everything on the menu is incredibly well thought out and executed. The lattes are so good, so much so that I usually order two, a second one for sipping after devouring the first. Prices are reasonable for the effort and quality of plates these folks are putting out. Can't wait for their summer patio to open.

their food as good as it looks is really delicious!! it's a small but really cute space, especially their patio! their ube French toast is soooo good! the Benny, with the bacon is super delicious! Caught me off guard since I guess I wasn't expecting anything because a lot of eggs benedicts are somewhat similar. The avocado toast is also simple but flavourful. The liege waffle with the white chocolate ganache was divine. Honestly this place has a quaint ambiance with really tasty food - a real hidden gem in Toronto! Their coffees are also really good!

what a great surprise. My wife and I had a morning before flying out of Pearson. took the Airport tram to bloor and wandered till we came upon this little restaurant. Long story short, great menu, pleasant service, nice ambiance and reasonable prices. Well done folks and thank you. highly recommend.

This review only applies to the coffee. They use good product (Hale) but no one can pull a good espresso. If you only want coffee there are several good shops on the area. When daily grind opened a few years ago the espresso was good but their focus has shifted to food and the espresso/ coffee has really taken a back seat. Again, several other options close by, try Propeller, Wallace, Nofa, Cygnet. Don't settle for this place due to proximity. Update: after one negative but honest opinion was posted to one other social media platform expressing the above I was blocked. Rather than reaching out to me to see what happened or offer a solution they simply blocked me... after one comment. I think that says a lot about an establishment. They are not looking to do better. I was a customer for several years and this is how they chose to handle my complaint.

Their Almond Milk Vanilla Latte unfroze a pre-historic fossil revealing an immaculate butterfly, the butterfly dat with me and started playing a jaunty tune via the pan flute. Daily Grind, is an enchanted den of intrigue and wonderment.

It was recommended that I stop here for breakfast after my overnight flight while I wait for my friends to arrive. I was laden down with my luggage and "definitely red eyed" from my flight.... so you would think I would stand out but no. I requested a seat outside since I had been in AC for 6hrs ...they said if I could wait they would accommodate me. 20 minutes later, 3 tables were given away to people who came after me ... mainly due to staff not communicating. a very kind couple even offered up their table but it wasn't their fault. I decided to tell the staff I would find another place as I over heard being "described" to the other staff person (they didnt realize I was standing there ). Overall a terrible start to a long flight and my vacation, the food did look good though.

This place is cute, bright, and the people who work here are really friendly! It's right off the strip so that it's not super busy, and it's significantly more peaceful compared to anywhere on the strip. There is also a small patio in the front which would be nice on a good day! Their menu is a little small and doesn't have a whole lot of options, but it's definitely a great place to grab a drink and relax - they also have free wifi, which is a plus!

Sell very expensive Late coffee (medium size) and two biscuits for $15 dollars, the worst thing is the coffee, tasting very badly and I threw away! the terrible cafe I had in Toronto:-(

Dropped in for some quick hot drinks one evening and received probably the most bizarre and rude service ever in my life. 3 hot drinks (one a tea no less) seemed like the biggest deal EVER to the server (manager). Her anger (at something) made us feel very, very uncomfortable. She was rude, curt and seemed HUGELY annoyed. Place was not busy either, we were the only 3 present until a few min before we left. I do NOT recommend this place .. there are far more friendly and pleasant shops to get a coffee at.