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Fanny Chadwick's
Categories: Restaurants Diners Restaurants Canadian (New) Diners, Canadian (New) [Edit]
268 Howland AveToronto, ON M5R 3B5
Neighbourhood: The Annex
(416) 944-1606
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 10 am - 11 pm
Sun 10 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
17 reviews for Fanny Chadwick's
17 reviews in English
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Review from Alana C.
4/7/2012
Very cute restaurant! I have been here for both brunch and dinner and each were delicious! They cater to local fare, so the prices for some items (like steak) can be fairly high. But it is all worth it. The servers are kind and the food is great. For brunch, you will have to wait. My friend and I waited about 20 minutes for the two of us on a Saturday before 11am. Get there early, they don't do reservations.
Brunch
-amazing build your own benny (I had mine on sourdough bread, it blew my mind)
-potatoes were super yummy
-Red Rose tea surprised me...maybe they could get something more unique for their standard black tea?
Dinner
-had the steak, it was done perfectly. It tasted great and the fries were also delish
-the s'mores for dessert were AMAZING. I forgot how good toasted marshmallows can be!
Overall, on both occasions I have left happy and full. I will definitely be back. It is such a cute spot! -
Review from Ksenja T.
3/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
This brunch spot almost makes it into the 4 star category, although I would rate it at 3.5 stars. The location is great; ambiance was pleasant and very bright, despite being very busy. I would definitely come early.
The wait time in total was for about 1 hour, despite the hostess telling us that it was only going to be a 15 minute wait. I guess the bonus was that they did come outside to call out your name, so you don't necessarily have to wait inside. If the weather wasn't so nice and I wasn't in such good company, I probably would have been more annoyed.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Ceasar, which came served in a gigantic milkshake glass and garnished with cauliflower and pickles. I decided to go with the buttermilk pancakes with sauteed bananas, whipped cream, and with your choice of bacon/sausage or ham ($12). I obviously opted for the bacon and you really do get what you pay for. It really is a big portion of three pancakes, which I could not finish on my own. They were good, however, there was not enough sauteed bananas, and without the maple syrup, they would have been really dry. My boyfriend's eggs looked superbly done and aesthetically pleasing. They did offer chorizo sausage if you picked that option which is definitely a bonus.
As this place doesn't serve french toast, I cannot put it on my top brunch spots, but I would be open to coming again. -
Review from Kenny L.
Markham, ON
Located in a cozy corner just east of Bathurst on Dupont lies Fanny Chadwick's, a fine little restaurant offering a nice selection of breakfast, sandwich and salad options.
During lunch the atmosphere is quiet and cozy...somewhere in between a traditional diner and a page out of a Canadian Living magazine. A great place for individuals or small groups. Service is pleasant.
The ingredients in each meal I've had have been so fresh and tasty. The menu mentions that they get their ingredients from sustainable and environmentally-responsible sources. If you happen to be in for lunch, I recommend their Grilled Cheese sandwich, Country Fresser or Classic Mac and Cheese. Be sure to add an order of fries or onion rings, they know how to make them right. Check out the photos that I've posted.
Definitely worth re-re-revisiting to try their other options! -
Review from Adrienne S.
Toronto, ON
5/15/2012 1 photo
We went for brunch over the weekend. The Finnish pancakes were excellent (but we asked for the banana topping instead of the original orange/cranberry compote). My husband wasn't impressed with his omelette however. Service was great, fast and friendly. I'd return for the Finnish pancakes for sure!
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Review from Gary S.
1/29/2012
I would rate as 3.5.
Went around 3pm, very comfortable seating area and staff was very nice.
I like FC, I got the eggs benny combo, only thing I can fault them is the hash potatoes came out cold and the hollandaise sauce became a little too rich for me after a while although at first bite it was really amazing.
All and all I'll probably be back to try some other stuff.Listed in: Brunch Favourites!
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Review from Chris P.
Fantastic brunch option right here. The place was packed the weekend morning I came in. But since I was dining alone I had no problems getting a seat as I just shimmied up to the bar. The dining alone thing has really opened my eyes to a new way of experiencing restaurants. Because you're at the bar, the staff chit-chat with you more, you're better taken care of, and you get to see some of the inner workings that you wouldn't notice sitting at a table.
I sent with the hash at the suggestion of the staff. It was great. A nice sized portion that didn't leave me feeling bloated or regretful after I left.
I will definitely be back here again.Listed in: December 2011
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Review from Vivian W.
I'm so glad that my boyfriend and I have decided to check out this place today. I didn't pay a lot of attention to all the buzz that other reviewers were talking about, but I have to say Fanny Chadwick did a good job on its design and decor, because that's what caught me! I love checking out trendy diners/cafe around T.O.
From their menu, you can tell they specialize in making everything in-house...their home made apple spice sausage, smoked fish and smoked brisket...
We ordered a smoke fish benny with salad and a 'farm egg with sausage, toast and potato.
Smoke Fish Benny - I really liked their hollandaise sauce, it was just right, not too thick and rich. Sometimes it's just too rich with the poach egg, and could really stuff you for the rest of the day. The salad is also one of the best too, really fresh mixed green with their homemade salad dressing (I believe it is made of dijon mustard and some vingerette and honey...it was very refreshing!
Farm egg with sausage - although it looks very simple, but the egg was so perfectly cooked! This is so hard to find! the potato was just okay..nothing too special. I do have to say their homemade ketchup/tomato sauce was pretty good.
Finally, my cappuccino was good too. I will be back for lunch / dinner and will definitely order my coffee again!Listed in: 30 days challenge
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Review from Hideki K.
Updated - 7/6/2011 1 photo
I had my best meal yet at Fanny's yesterday for lunch.
I had the Fanny's Club ($12) and upgraded my fries to a poutine (+$2). Usually club sandwiches are bland to me, but this one was very tasty and consisted of 4 double layered sandwiches of bacon and chicken. The poutine's cheese consistency was different than your ordinary cheese curds. It was melted and not chunky, and was delicious.Listed in: T.O - Best of Bathurst Lunch…
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/23/2011
I tried the Mac & Cheese ($8) and the Beef Chili (Soup of the Day, $6) today for lunch.
The chili… Read more »
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Review from mark s.
Toronto, ON
3/30/2012
I'll keep it short and sweet. Surly staff, ok food. Owners need to be there or the place is rubbish. $20 for a 2 chicken wings....will not go back.
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Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
4/22/2011
There's been a lot of buzz about this place, good and bad, and I finally got a chance to try it out for a late Good Friday brunch today. Take my three star review with a grain of salt, as it's hard for me to get into high end organic diners, which this is.
Pros:
Great ambiance; as far as the decor goes its really comfortable and cozy
Great service; our waiter was so friendly, but not overbearing. A great mix of friendly and distant.
They make everything there - smoke their own bacon, make their own english muffins, even make their own ketchup. It's a cool idea, and mostly successful
I had the eggs benedict, and it was cooked perfectly, Eggs were great, and the hollandaise avoided being overly rich.
Hesitations:
A bit on the pricey side...but that comes from them making everything there. Most brunch things were around 12 dollars, which isn't unreasonable considering they make everything there. It is expensive enough to keep me from going too often.
Cons:
The coffee was 2.50! That's crazy talk.
The "salad" that came as a side for my meal was just huge pieces of lettuce with a light lemony dressing which may have just been spillage from the hollandaise sauce. It was more of a lettuce side than a salad side. I should've opted for the potatoes. -
Review from Robert K.
3/11/2011
This place has been getting some bad press, but I was still curious enough to check it out.
Prior to Fanny Chadwick's the building was a super grimy Chinese restaurant with a $5 lunch buffet and $2.50 beers. So it's pretty incredible how much they've turned the space around. Maybe not the most amazing decor I've ever seen, but completely pleasant - although the upholstery on the booths is shockingly ugly.
I went in for lunch on a Friday, and they were doing an ok business, about half full. Service was prompt and friendly.
I had a grilled cheese sandwich and the soup of the day, which was beans and bacon in a corned beef broth. The sandwich was good, oozing with lots of good quality cheese and served with house made ketchup (also good, though they called it "tomato jam," which is the sort of thing that drives me insane). The soup was too salty and not that great, probably because of the corned beef broth. But I see where they were coming from with the idea, and I think it's fair enough that they have some mis-steps in trying out new things with their daily specials, particularly while the restaurant is so new.
Soup and a sandwich was $8, which seems very fair to me. I appreciate what they're doing here, and I think the menu looks quite good. They seem to be committed to bringing in good quality ingredients, and I like the direction they're taking with their food. I'm not sure they've really got the execution down yet, but there's potential. Would like to go back and try dinner.
Maybe 4 stars was generous - my lunch was probably only a 3 star meal. But I'll give another star because I want this restaurant to become good, and I think it has the potential to become good, and I think it's unfair that people are being so negative. -
Review from Christopher S.
North York, ON
11/13/2011
Went on a Sunday at 1030am for brunch with my girlfriend. We arrived perfect timing with no line and were seated quickly. The service was polite and timely.
Food
Make your own Benny- It was pretty good but for the price I dont think worth it. Most meat and sauce was made in house and tasted like it too but portions were pretty small. Overall the benny was a 3.
Banana Buttermilk pancakes- These were delicious, perfectly cooked and tasty. Comes with 3 huge pancakes with whipped cream and maple syrup. They were great and I would give them 4.
Colonial Sticky Bun was awesome. Must check it out.
The ambiance of Fanny's was nice and comfy, perfect for a lazy sunday. I would recommend checking it out but wouldn't rush over. -
Review from C E.
Windsor, ON
Updated - 1/2/2012
Great food. Nice atmosphere
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Review from Emily G.
Toronto, ON
8/3/2011
I didn't think I'd EVER say this but - easy on the hollandaise!
So my husband and I went here for brunch last weekend and had a great time. First impressions of the place are a clean and funky atmosphere. The booths looked like a great spot for four to enjoy brunch. The main section of the restaurant had a much more happening vibe to it and seemed like the place to be....sadly, we were sat in the section to the left of the doorway. This area was still nice and fresh feeling but pretty isolated. Excellent if you want a quieter experience though. Next time I'll be asking to be in the main section, or I'll go with a larger group to try out the booths.
Our waitress was so lovely. She kept an eye on things without seeming like a fly at our table, was informative and friendly. The food service was really quick too. Before we could even start our americanos ($2.25- which was 25 cents cheaper than coffee..maybe the coffee is bottomless?), the food arrived.
We both had eggs benedict on the house made english muffins, one with bacon and one with sausage. Both meats were delicious. (When we asked the waitress, "Is 'american bacon' just regular bacon?" she replied, "Yes! But there's nothing regular about our bacon," acknowledging the level of cheese in her pride.) I did like the english muffins. However, they were not crispy on the outside with fluffy holes in the center. They were pretty dense and more like irish soda bread in texture with lots of cornmeal. If you are like me, you are able to ignore the deadly side effects and keep up with your hollandaise addiction. But at Fanny Chadwick's, don't be tempted to order the side of hollandaise. Your plate will have you shocking yourself and other table guests when you say - There's too much sauce! I finished my eggs and proceeded to dip my homefries in it and still had sauce left.
The place isn't cheap (12 dollar eggs benny) but worth it for the atmosphere, food quality and service. I'll be back! -
Review from Kevin K.
Toronto, ON
3/11/2011
Come on, its tiny, crowded, expensive, interior is like some 50's sitcom.
Name something you ate that was worth the price!
It seems the term "awesome" is about equal to "duh" or "doh." -
Review from Brad D.
Whitby, ON
11/25/2011
Went for brunch on Sunday before the Santa Clause Parade with friends and the kids. Great brunch of omelets, Finnish pancakes, and churizo! lucked out and grabbed the table by the front. place was packed by 10:30 with a line up until we left...sign of a great place. friendly staff and nice atmosphere. there is an interesting story behind Fanny and the pictures help tell the story. Enjoy.
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Review from mondayjane s.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2011
I went with a friend last night. Wine was mediocre, food was not that wonderful. I had the fish and chips, and dd not finish it The servers were friendly enough and the place is cute in terms of decoration/ambience, but not enough that I would go back for seconds.
