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Eggspectation
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220 Yonge StToronto, ON M5B 2H1
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 977-3380
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 7 am - 8 pm
Sun 7 am - 5 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
58 reviews for Eggspectation
Review Highlights
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"Oh man, their eggs benedict was just amazing." In 10 reviews -
"...to refuel after a long day of shopping at the Eaton Centre." In 10 reviews -
"The hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy." In 5 reviews
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58 reviews in English
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Review from Mack R.
Comox, BC
5/5/2012
Took my girlfriend there the morning of a matinee jays game and was blown away by the menu...it was a tough choice but I had the steak and eggs and my better half had an omelette with salsa on top.
The food came and I was impressed, steak was a nice cut and grilled the way I like it and I had a bit if the omelette which was great!
The Interior was nice and clean and wait staff professional and friendly, best part about this place was the price for an amazing breakfast.
Highly recommend for vacationers or residents of Toronto! -
Review from Noue A.
Toronto, ON
4/19/2012
I usually go here once a while with my son to start our day out together downtown.
It is always buzzing in the morning. I always get the "eggspectaion omlette, which has onions, sausage, bacon, bell peppers. Very delicious with homefries and side fruit.
They also have a couple options for children, eggs or pancakes.
The service is okay, does take a while to get a hold of ur server, I don't notice the tourists that everyone talks about there. The lighting is a bit dim but I like it that way, feels more intimate and cozy. -
Review from Ray K.
North York, ON
3/9/2012
Pleasant surprise !
I enjoyed a yummy hot late day breakfast after frazzled nerves in the busy eaton centre.
Waitress was ok. Just a bit distracted and may have been working two areas so getting coffee refill was slow process
Had eggs and pancakes w sausage
Well presented! Kudos to kitchen.
Pricey? Well tourists and downtown Toronto so to be expected.
Going back fer sure!!Comment from Jerry P. of Eggspectation 3/16/2012
We look forward to seeing you again. Next time you visit, I… More » -
Review from Justine H.
Toronto, ON
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Restaurant: Eggspectation
Cuisine: Breakfast
Location
Address
Price Range
1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ambiance: 2
Overall: 2.5
Extra information:
*Located in Heart of Downtown on Yonge Street
*Filled with tourists
*Specialize in breakfast (eggs)
When I first arrived in Toronto, I saw eggspectation on Yonge street as I was still getting used to the city and thought that I would want to check it out one day.
That was only until I did some research online and realized it's basically for tourists (well yes I realize now it's on Yonge street) who didn't know where to go.
But you know those place you hear/read not so amazing reviews about, but still gotta try out for yourself anyways?
This was one of those place! So early morning after getting some things done, I decided to check this place out.
Once I walked in, it was nothing like I expected inside the restaurant.
For a breakfast place, it was dark inside and seemed almost a little too depressing
Of course before visiting the restaurant, I looked at their online menu and already knew what I wanted
Ordered: Bagel Eggspectation 3/5
*Fried eggs, tomato, red onion and ham inside a bagel with hash browns for $10.49
*This was decent in size with the hash browns on the side
*You don't get a choice of bagel but you do get to choose between ham or bacon
*There was no sauce for the bagel sandwich which made it very bland on it's own
*I had to put some ketchup on the sandwich
*Overall the sandwich was decent but nothing special that can't be made at home
*Hashbrowns/Potato fries were hot and delicious on it's own, but again, very bland
Ordered: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict 2/5
*Smoked salmon on English muffin topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with side of hash browns for $12.99
*This just looks so much smaller in portion because there are not much bread
*We weren't asked how we like our eggs cooked, it just came really soft
*Yolk was hardly cooked and way too runny which made the entire dish really messy and soggy
*Hollandaise sauce had no flavor and tasted like yellow cream
*There wasn't much smoked salmon and with the runny eggs, I couldn't even taste it properly
*It was done horribly and lacked in quality + taste
*Personally I would never order something like this at franchise breakfast places but my mom made the mistake of ordering it here
*Avoid this at all cost here
Summary: Well I am glad I got this place over with- now I can pass by eggspectation everytime I am on Yonge street and think about how mediocre/bad their food is inside that depressing restaurant -
Review from Jorge L.
10/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Maybe it's just me and I like almost every brunch place. Eggspectation has met my expectation. Not overly great, but a decent brunch place.
A huge selection of eggs (really?) menu. What to eat here? Typical brunch place - sausages, eggs, fruits etc. I can't have enough bacons.
My complaint is the waiting time if you're a group of three or more. Come here on a Saturday at 11am.... you'll be seated at 1130. Location is great at the heart of downtown Toronto. Eat before you shop at the Eaton Centre.Listed in: My 30-day challenge, Eat Here, Not There!
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Review from Laura S.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
I needed breakfast, I needed it to be reasonably priced, and I needed to get back to my conference before 8:30a. You would think that early-opening breakfast spots wouldn't be hard to come by in a business area, but my internet explorations had given me limited options. I was excited to find Eggspectation - whose name clearly indicated that my breakfast quest had ended.
Service was good and quick. My waiter was friendly and helpful and kept my coffee and water brimming. The food was solid - I had the "Eggstravaganza," which basically means "we will give you all of the breakfast food so you don't have to make any decisions before the coffee starts working." The French toast was excellent, bacon was crispy but not burnt, eggs were cooked well, and potatoes had surprisingly good flavor. A step above standard diner fare (although a slight step above standard diner prices).
I'm sure the locals could point me to breakfast spots that are more beloved, but odds are they're a bit farther out or have longer waits. For an out-of-town visitor on a tight schedule, this was a great find for my early morning. -
Review from Ed S.
10/3/2011
I'm applying the NYC diner standard when measuring Eggspectation. I'm not even using an excellent diner, just your average NYC diner. So for the same food, the price at Eggspectation is almost twice as much, the service isn't as competent or attentive, and the food quality isn't quite as good. For example, the corned beef hash is straight out of a can and is barely warmed up, whereas most diners in NY, the corned beef hash is out of a better can and is fried up w/ a nice crust to give it some textural contrast, and heated all the way through. And Eggspectations potatoes/cottage fries/whatever they are are plain and weirdly cooked.
Secondly, service for us was inconsistent. Our waiter didn't bring us water or ask us if we wanted any, but he did ask the table next to us if he could bring them some. While I ordered coffee, and repeated it as he walked away, I still had to ask him a 3rd time for a cup. After our food was served, we had to wait a few minutes for him to come anywhere near us before we could waive him down and ask for our toast. Getting coffee refills took a while since our waiter didn't swing past that often. Lastly, after we were done eating, he came to us and told us he'd be unavailable for a few minutes while he served the other tables. Well, at least he let us know. -
Review from Terry F.
11/22/2011
Since I was a party of one on this particular trip to Toronto, the staff was able to sit me within 5 minutes. At 10am on a Saturday morning, that isn't too bad.
Several interesting egg combinations and even lunch items were available. The beer, wine and turbo-charged brunch drink selection was sizeable, too. I settled for ala carte items--scrambled eggs, bacon and cottage cheese--since the combos either were too large or didn't interest me.
Why is it that most plates had baked beans included? Must be a British holdover. I will never understand that combination for breakfast.
The sangria was good. One was enough, however, since it was potent. -
Review from Gayatri D.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm sure all the lovely carnivores out there (like my husband) will love Eggspectation. But I think it is overpriced and not vegan friendly at all.
So 1 star for the 'nice' decor and service and another for the 2 sides of potatoes I had for brunch. -
Review from Elsa M.
11/1/2011
I know Eggspectation is a chain, but this was the first one that I had ever been to and I have to say that I was really impressed with the breakfast they served up over there. My husband and I got the "Eggspectation" (three egg omelette, with mushrooms, onions, green and red peppers, bacon, sausage, and ham and served with grilled potatoes and chef's fruit garnish) and split a couple pancakes. The omelette was made to perfection and the pancakes were pretty good as well. I had to laugh at the Classic American breakfast that came with baked beans (who eats beans in the morning for breakfast? No 'Americans' I know! LOL!). Needless to say, I didn't even think to order that one.
The restaurant, itself, is a bustling breakfast hub with tons of tourists like myself and locals alike. We saw tables of hungover students, cute little couples, and families the Saturday morning we went. The prices are affordable and the quality is great. Praying the locations around here in Ellicott City and Silver Spring hold up to the high bar the Toronto location set.Listed in: OH CANADA!, Toronto, Breakfast (Toronto)
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Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
5/4/2011
Ended up having my Breakfast for Lunch this afternoon.
I thought this place was tiny every time I walked past it, but boy was I wrong. They a lot of seats and waiting for a table was no problem today.
They have a broad selection for the menu - maybe too many options?
I ended up with the 'classic all american breakfast" which was 2 eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, toast, homefries and beans.
*If you don't want the beans they will substitute them for tomatoes (not a bad trade!).
Overall the food was food - could've been a little hotter but maybe I'm just picky :P Everything was cooked and seasoned well.
The only issue I have with this place is the service. Maybe it was an 'off' day- however it didn't seem that busy where the waitresses would be rushed off their feet. We were not checked during the whole meal until she brought us a bill and oh by the way let me top up your office.
A personal beef I have is : don't just bring me my bill. What is I wanted something else?
I like my plate cleared and asked if I'd like anything else before you slap a bill infront of me. Thank you! :) -
Review from Vivek S.
3/15/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I try not to eat at places with eggy puns in their name. I don't know why, but I find these kind of puns most distasteful. After all, G is no substitute for an X. Egg-celence? Egg-citement? Really?
Having said all that I like Eggspectations. Despite being in as touristy a spot you could imagine -- embedded right in the side of the Eaton Centre -- it's a swell location. Something you may not realise until walk in is that this place is egg-poppingly huge. I'd estimate that their upper level seats about a million.
Their menu is similarly ginormous. It's about nine pages long and features crêpes, burgers, sandos, bennies, omelettes and a portion devoted to their "Signature Dishes." If you're allergic to egg puns, you might want to avoid this page.
When I was there I got a pretty standard breakfast. Eggs over easy, bacon, homefries. It was respectable, and my morning cocktail was solid too. Not a bad spot for breakfast any time of day.
Obligatory Title Pun: I'm going to OVOID over-punning this one.
Menu Readability: Written in a script typeface that makes me want to murder someone.
Need to mention: Toast is extra. What's up with that?
What this place teaches me about myself: You think you can out-pun me Eggspectations? YOLKS on you, eggheads!Listed in: Betwixt Breakfast and Lunch, All Day Breakfast
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Review from Rachel C.
Waterloo, ON
1/23/2012
The atmosphere is very nice for a weekend brunch with family and friends. Near the eaton center - excellent location to do some shopping afterwards to walk off the calories. Food is decent but a bit overpriced.
Comment from Jerry P. of Eggspectation 2/7/2012
We look forward to seeing you again on your next shopping… More » -
Review from Anita T.
Toronto, ON
3/15/2011
I've been here a couple times now... and really, no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to order anything EXCEPT the egg-chilada! It's magically delicious with the kick of jalapenos and salsa... and the potatoes - oh the potatoes :)
Egg-spectations is such a large space too, that it's great to have a group there - and no, they don't take reservations, but I was there on Saturday morning with a group of 10 people and we only waited 15 minutes (no too shabby!).
On a side note: I know that the usual beverage of choice at brunch is coffee - but you REALLY have to try the orange juice. Really. It's AMAZING. -
Review from Martin W.
2/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Too many egg options! I guess that's what is eggspected from a place called eggspectations (sorry, I had to).
Seating was very quick, service was good, food was meh and prices are ok. I've been here multiple times and have had a consistent experience. Its convenient to get to for anybody taking public transportation being right at the Eaton Centre. It does get busy but I have found that they still are able to seat you relatively quickly. Not my favourite spot to go for breakfast but an easy one to meet up with friends for. -
Review from Chris M.
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love those egg puns all over the place. Love 'em! I first ate at the Montreal location and was super pleased to see one in Toronto. It's right in the middle of downtown at the Eaton Centre and I've been for breakfast a few times. It's tasty, but your mileage may vary extensively based on what you pick out of the extensive menu. It's bright and open with windows that let you people-watch on the busy Yonge strip - which I enjoy.
There's lots to choose from - "speggtacular" variety, if you will. (I'm sorry, had to get one pun in there.) In fact, there's almost too much to look at, so you might be stuck wondering how one presentation of lox and capers and red onions and eggs is different from another, etc... sometimes the items do exhibit this kind of repetition.
You can get their eggs Benedict in a variety of styles, and they have "signature" breakfasts that combine eggs (usually any style you want) with pancakes, crepes, bagels, latkes, steak, you name it... you can also find omelettes, sandwiches, savoury crepes, waffles, burgers... it's a bit overwhelming but it's all done to a pretty good standard, though sometimes the dishes are too heavy on carbs like extra toast and potatoes - I'm already having pancakes or somesuch thing, so thanks but no thanks. They seem to do certain dishes with a more delicate approach - which is good - and others with a ho-hum cheese-n'-bacon style that is not very appetizing.
They serve really tasty fresh squeezed orange juice - an absolute staple in my mind, and one that a lot of breakfast places miss the mark on. Also, I'm not a huge fan of the potatoes that come with many of the dishes - they are medallion-style, and you expect them to be light and crisp but they end up just kind of floppy and boring and needing ketchup or salt to make them worthwhile.
Service can be a bit slow as it's a big place and there's a lot of tables to attend to - if you're the type of person who can't go a second without a coffee refill this may bug you (speaking of which, they serve a darn good coffee or espresso!), but they are friendly and fairly efficient. -
Review from A U.
Toronto, ON
12/27/2011
Yes, I went to Eggspectation and didn't try the eggs. Twice.
And yet, I'm happy ...
The first time, I went with a friend - she had the burger and fries, and I ordered the tropical salad (the one with mangoes). Stole one of my friend's fries and had to order a side of fries for myself. Don't be fooled: the "side" is a large serving of fries! My friend and her little one had to help me finish up the fries - not that it was a chore: the fries are shoestring fries - crisp and delicious. No gravy, sadly. Wish they'd add that to the menu.
The next time, I had the bacon-cheddar burger and asked for an extra topping of sauteed mushrooms. Delicious! The beef was perfectly cooked and juicy. The fries, again, were superlative. You know the only reason I go to burger joints is if the fries are good, right?
Decided to splurge on dessert since I'd actually skipped lunch - ordered the "Joe's favourite" - two strawberry-and-banana filled crepes, drizzled with chocolate sauce, a la mode. I'd say give the crepes a miss - they are not light and fluffy, but rather a heavy, doughy crepe. More of a pancake flavour than a true crepe.
So, stick with the main egg dishes or even the burgers and you won't be disappointed. Skip dessert. Or head off to your favourite dessert place instead. -
Review from Hoang N.
4/15/2011
BY FAR, the best breakfast place in the world! Best quality food. Eggs were eggxellect! No choice with eggs will be a disappointment.
Also, what a treat it is to be on Yonge Street. Yo, sickest street in the world, eh? -
Review from Jessica L.
10/17/2010
A crazy world of touristyness. It is SUPER loud in here and really chaotic. But, it was by the hotel and, if you get there early enough, it's not too hard to get a table.
I had the eggs benedict and my friend had an omelette. Her omelette was HUGE and filled to the brim. My hollandaise sauce was cold, but the eggs were poached well and the potatoes were yummy.
It was hard to track down our waiter, as he seemed to be serving 20 tables at once. But, when he was around, he was very nice. -
Review from Janine D.
11/18/2011
This is a nice spot to grab breakfast on a sunday morning.
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Review from Jim P.
9/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
As confirmed from my "quick tip" Yelp friend, the French toast is the WAY to go here. The girls at the table next to me had a little "breakfast envy" when this delicate platter finally arrived. Don't expect speedy service, but ehey...it's Canada. This a noisy atmosphere in this concrete floor place, but you get seated promptly, and the food is quality.
$15 excluding tip, for my French toast and a cappuccino isn't wonderful, but hey...it's Canada!!!! -
Review from Vivienne D.
Toronto, ON
4/16/2011
Popped in for Saturday brunch, as a friend wanted to try it out after hearing rave reviews. I did a quick Yelp-check on my phone before walking in and read that the French toast and egg choices are the go-to.
So, I ordered the plate with two pieces of French toast, eggs any style, sausage, and potatoes.
Verdict? Not bad, but definitely far from amazing. The French toast was kinda disappointing actually, tasted more like brioche (and not-so-good brioche at that). My fried eggs were made just the way I like it, but let's face it, it's pretty hard to screw up fried eggs, right? Sausage was the regular sausage links and the grilled potatoes were *gasp* deep fried potato coins! Blasphemy!
Should've gone for the eggs benny or omelette choices, maybe those are better. Also, service was... um... spotty. -
Review from Grace C.
9/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having flown in to Buffalo, NY in the wee hours of the morning and having nothing to eat during the two hour drive into Toronto, we stopped by this place while browsing the Eaton Centre for some brunch/lunch. The name of this place led me to believe every dish will have some form of the incredible egg incorporated into it. Not quite, but I ended up ordering a traditional dish that normally has an egg in it -- the ham and mushroom omelet. They didn't skimp on the ham and mushroom and the portion of grilled potatoes was decent, but overall the omelet itself was okay and didn't quite hit the spot. I feel the omelet from my college dining hall tasted better. Eggspectation not met. =/
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Review from Elsie W.
6/2/2009 3 photos
The best breakfast place I've ever been to in my whole entire life.
I love punny names. I love the whisks as door handles. I love eggspectation crepes. I love everything about this place.
Back in NY and still dreaming about that crepe. -
Review from Joy S.
Woodbridge, ON
Updated - 7/29/2010 1 photo
I (L) Oy Vegg !!
Fav. hangover meal at Eggspectation!
Came here a few days ago with my sister who is very pickey/ vegetarian and she loved everything !2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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5/24/2010
Ate here again today!
Service was excellent and the food was SOOOOO good! :) Read more »
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Review from Lynda W.
Toronto, ON
9/25/2008
I love breakfast, the most important meal of the day! Breakfast can make all the difference between me being a cranky witch and me being the normal, cheery self that I am. It's hard to find a good breakfast place in the city (though timmies isn't too shabby), which is weird because it ain't that hard to prepare breakfast in the first place.
After going to Eggspectations, I stand by my previous comment, it's slam hard to find good brekkie in the city! This restaurant is the cutest thing, just look at their logo or their menu! I'm a woman of habit and I ordered their pancakes. Meh, I've had better. In fact, I've made better! They weren't horrible, it's hard to do horrible pancakes, unless they are raw battery on the inside, OR they are charred! They were neither at Eggspectations, but just not great!
I had great eggspectations for this place, and was sourly disappointed! Go to the food network and look up some breakfast recipes. It's really not that difficult to make and will taste so much better than mediocre food here. -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
10/17/2008
I don't know about you, but one thing that I need in the morning before I have my coffee is a restaurant whose name is anchored in a really bad pun. All sarcasm aside, a good breakfast would also be beneficial. Thank you, Eggspectation.
A franchise anchored in, well, eggs, you'll be shocked to find out that they serve a good breakfast here. Actually you won't. Eggspectation provides a menu with a wide range of breakfast options that don't necessarily involve the egg. Their breakfast meats compliment any breakfast, and above the usual bacon, eggs, omelettes, and Eggs Benedict, you're also able find sandwiches, salads, burgers, and even pastas. They also have a full bar, specialty coffees, and a small wine list which if you're hitting at breakfast may indicate a problem best discussed with a professional.
Located inside the Eaton Centre (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), Eggspectation provides a fresh alternative to the restaurants and food courts found inside the mall itself, and also provides a breakfast option for those that wish to get an early start on their shopping day. After all, there's a lot of protein needed for shoe sales. -
Review from Min Min T.
Scarborough, ON
7/21/2009
Your run-of-the-mill all day breakie. This is a popular restaurant that's situated right by the Eaton Centre and draws diverse crowds including tourists. It's a chain, so I can't say that there's much heart here, but the location is convenient.
The menu here is pretty sizeable, so you can tweak your order to your liking (e.g. add side orders). Prices aren't too bad, and you can fill up easily for $10. The service is pretty straight-up and quick enough. Come here alone, with your significant other or bring the whole gang; there's room for everyone!
Not a bad place to hang and people watch either, if you get a table for two right by the windows. -
Review from Bryan G.
Toronto, ON
4/21/2009
GENERAL NOTES
The perfect place to scope girls and eat eggs.
MENU RECOMMENDATIONS
Eggs Benedict. How can you go wrong? Pick from a list of variations.
SERVICE NOTES
Good, quick service that caters well to the lunch rush crowd during the week.
LOCATION NOTES
Yonge St, just south of Shuter. West siiiiide.
HUMOUROUS STORY
I'm not kidding about this being the perfect place to check out the local talent. I used to schedule lunches with my buddy Loyal pretty much once a month during skirt season so we could get a table by the window and just watch the women go by. It was one of my favourite things to do. There just seems to be a particularly stellar array of women that traverse this bit of Yonge. Everything from gorgeous professional women to hot moms out shopping to graduated lolitas in clothes as tight and tiny as their bodies. Yes Loyal, it's time to go for lunch. -
Review from Jenny M.
East York, ON
2/8/2010
This is a pretty good, basic brunch/lunch place. The decor is cute and not over-the-top, and the wait staff are friendly and well-versed. The smoothies are tasty and the food is always of fair quality.
I've had some absolutely great experiences there as well as some not-so-hot ones. I was recently unimpressed with their potato latkes as I find they lack texture although they are seasoned well. Overall, it's a place that I don't usually turn down but rarely go out of my way for. -
Review from Maureen P.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2009
Eggspecting something eggstraordinary for brunch? It's typically crowded here on weekends, but take the little eggstra time to wait, and you'll be seated in no time.
Eggstensive menu that includes a vast selection for those egg haters as well. There's something for everyone at Eggspectation.
My french toast was nothing to be eggscited about, but my over easy eggs were perfectly over easy and my brunch partner eggspecially enjoyed his eggs benny with smoked salmon and asparagus. We both agreed this resto is an eggspert.
Content and satisfied, we eggsitted knowing we'll be back for more. -
Review from I'm G.
9/17/2009
At first glance the menu is just way too long.
Every variety of egg based dish under the sun is on the menu.
Almost everyone can find some combination or the other that works from the huge choice.
We were pleasantly surprised by the food. Maybe it was because we walked in thinking of it as just another breakfast place.
Service is quick as you would expect at a breakfast joint. -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
1/6/2009
I hadn't been to Eggspectation in Toronto in a while (they have locations in Montreal as well), but the other day, after a horrible experience at Fran's, we decided to head over to somewhere tried and true.
The place may be filled with tourists, but you shouldn't judge them based on that. They just happen to have a great central location, and therefore a lot of traffic.
Things that are awesome about this place:
1) Eggs! I love eggs. There is a book full of options for egg-lovers and haters alike, and the food is delicious. I was a fan of the Eggs Benedict, and I have that EVERYWHERE, so I'd like to think I've become a bit of an expert on Hollandaise sauce. Lots of options for people who want to make their meals a little bit healthier, like the option to have salad instead of home fries, and freshly squeezed juice. Yum.
2) FASTEST SERVICE EVER. This place knows how to deal with a crowd. Our waiter was friendly and efficient -- he didn't bullshit us with small talk, he got down to business, cracked a joke, and brought us our food before I was even half-done my orange juice!
3) An open kitchen. So you can see the cooks at work, and you can see when the line is busy if your food is going to be a while. Not that that was the case at all, but it's nice to be aware of these things.
4) Great management and owners who are on the floor and involved in everything that goes on.
5) Lots of seating, and great people watching spots close to the window.
So if you're around the Eaton Centre and you're wary of Eggspectation because it might be a tourist trap, think again. It's one of the few great chains in this country, and definitely worth checking out. -
Review from Jen W.
12/3/2009
so many egg choices so little time. They do know their eggs and they know how to poach them.
Their dishes were ok, nothing spectacular or to write home about. The dish I had, came with crepes and the crepes were rubbery. Not a good thing. Someone else's came on these tiny english muffins, needless to say it wasn't very filling. The french toast was good, but their portions were somewhat on the small size.
But its not terrible, it's just not that ecstatic. Their decor is cute. -
Review from Lauren W.
Toronto, ON
5/11/2010
Yes, I know it's a chain, but I still can't resist giving this place 5 stars.
I know Dundas Square might not be the most ideal breakfast spot, but if you're ever in the area in the AM, I wouldn't recommend anywhere else. There is usually a bit of a line, but I've never waited more than 10 minutes at the most. The "yolk around the clock" is my favourite dish, and their eggs Benedict is also superb. This place gets super busy, but I have to say that I've never had a problem with the service, and actually have found it quick and efficient. The first time I ate here was in Montreal a few years ago, and enjoyed it there too.
Great Smoothies as well :) -
Review from Mike M.
Gooderham, ON
1/24/2010 2 Check-ins Here
On a word.... S*L*O*W
Nothing special here and heaven help you if you think you might get a quick breakfast before a meeting.
If this place has waiter service (it claims to) then that isn't obvious. They DO have people flitting about doing whatever. -
Review from Leslie-Anne W.
Toronto, ON
11/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure who goes to Eggspectation on a regular basis, but I would have to question their taste level. It was seemingly jam packed with tourists and ryerson students, with wait-times upwards of an hour. Are these people crazy? Brunch, to me, is a nice lulling into the day, coffee and a cozy restaurant. This is the antithesis of cozy. A veritable factory of breakfast that easily could pass for my university dining hall fare. I had french toast and eggs. The eggs were barely present on my plate, and the french toast was irregularly smeared with a sweet, marmalade like substance. As a lover of savoury french toast only, I was grossed out and annoyed that this wasn't mentioned on the menu. My friend was given a mug of hot water with a floating potato in it for her tea. She returned it and the server did not even apologize. I will never set foot in this 'restaurant' again.
Listed in: Phooey, Ick, Eww
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Review from Kat F.
2/11/2009
I went to Eggspectation for brunch on a Sunday and was met with absurdly quick service considering the volume of people in the dining room (but it may have also been because I ordered a standard menu item). I was really impressed! The omelette was gooey and cheesy, just the way I wanted it, and the "shoestring" homefries are salty and oiled up just right. I also ordered a fancy tropical smoothie to accompany my meal before heading off for a day of shopping at Eaton Centre.
I have heard from other people that Eggspectation is open for dinner, yet they don't serve breakfast items after a certain time - if so, that's a bit disappointing. IMO they should serve breakfast any time they're open! -
Review from Luisa S.
Vancouver, BC
10/9/2008
The typical telling signs were a bit misleading here. Yes, the restaurant was empty despite it being lunchtime in a very busy area. But the staff was friendly and attentive and the food was fine. Well, more than fine. It was quite good, in fact.
The menu remains as extensive as ever--generally a bad sign that hints to the likelihood of a kind of sameness throughout all their dishes--but the eggs benedict we ordered on that particular day were lovely. The hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy... my heart hurt a bit afterwards thus testifying to the quality of that sauce. The eggs were prepared just as requested (medium for my companion and runny for me). Other than the fact that the potatoes were a bit bland, everything was generally quite good. -
Review from Keidi K.
5/8/2010
My last visit was at least 6 months ago.
Went in on a Saturday for some quick breakfast and their tittle always fascinated me, I am easily fascinated by clever restaurant names.
The place was packed so we thought that was a good sign. Our order was alright, I think its pretty hard to mess up breakfast. However, we were turned off by the service.
Maybe the fact that I haven't returned also lets you know about my feelings towards this place, it's a pass.
