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Hank's
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Restaurants Canadian (New) Coffee & Tea, Canadian (New) [Edit]
9.5 Church StToronto, ON M5E 1M2
Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence
(416) 504-2657
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 7 am - 5 pm
Thu-Fri 7 am - 10 pm
Sat 8 am - 10 pm
Sun 8 am - 5 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
55 reviews for Hank's
Review Highlights
"The dutch oven pancakes were fantastic."
(in 3 reviews)
"Also had a bite of the eggs benny."
(in 3 reviews)
"...fresh and from scratch in the Jamie Kennedy kitchen."
(in 3 reviews)
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55 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren M.
9/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Had BRUNCH here over the weekend, it's a decent spot!
Decor is kind of eclectic - lots of amateur looking paintings on the wall, and tables were arranged somewhat haphazardly.
The food was pretty delicious and quite cheap. I had two eggs, peameal bacon, homefries and toast for $8. Bonus points for being not greasy.
Staff were friendly but could have been a bit more competent. They had some lovely sounding specials which we were never even told about, I didn't see the chalkboard with specials listed until we were already on our way out the door. Food came out quick enough.
Good place to hit up for brunch after your Saturday shopping at St Lawrence market, but not quite sure if I would want to eat dinner here. -
Review from Happybadfish S.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2012
For some reason breakfast is my favorite meal, even though I don't really like eggs.
You can eat dessert for an entire meal and call it breakfast/brunch and no one judges you.
I've eaten at Hank's twice, and you must like/love/heart poached eggs to eat here. Poached egg or hamburgers. I had the breakfast poutine, which they nicely substituted scrambled since I die a little bit when I eat runny egg. It was good, but probably better with the runny-ness since I did find it a bit dry.
The second time I had the pancake, pretty good, but really only eat here if you are an egg benny.
I had the same waiter both times, service was good, but my chai latte was luke warm *sad face*. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
I like it. We were looking for a breakfast place close by to the Distillery, and aside from Boiler House and another closed place, If you're deciding between here and Fran's, I would come here, no question.
The decor is modern and clean. They were able to accommodation our table of 8 easily. They also take reservations.
My Dutch Oven Pancake was something to try. It was more like a crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside cake. It came with fresh whipped cream (I wished ther was more), berries and maple syrup. Delicious.
The Mushroom and Goat Cheese wrap was something that could be improved upon. It was thin and had absolutely no flavour of goat cheese. A disappointed AT ended up eating half my pancake to be sated. We also ordered a side of roasted tomato. Um, you can see from the pic that it was SO not worth $3.
It was very nice with bottomless coffee, and a gimmicky change of pace with mason jars instead of mugs. Our server was decent and friendly, and gave us multiple bills without too much of a fuss.
Another one of those places that we could sit for hours blabbing, and they were nice enough not to kick us out.Listed in: Where to catch up on Life
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Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/14/2011
You will notice that the best ratings were given a long time ago when this place just opened up.
After MANY changes, this place has become disappointing.
I like the regular staff- they are friendly.
But everything about the food and consistency is now lacking.
The jams are no longer homemade- they are clearly jarred.
The plates are inconsistently made- even when several people order the same thing at the table.
And the pastries (esp croissants) look horrid and are worse quality than plain grocery market pastries.
I really want to keep liking this place- so hopefully management will respond to the declining ratings.Listed in: "I'm sitting here RIGHT NOW"-…
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2/2/2011
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Review from M L.
Toronto, ON
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fantastic place. Love to go to Hank's for Sunday brunch or even on a nice afternoon just for a coffee. Has a chill vibe, food's great, and very reasonably priced. Service has always been awesome. Coffee is great too. I love how in the summer, the front doors/windows open so you can sit on their couches at the front while chatting with a friend over coffee.
My favorite dish? The breakfast poutine! Fries with sausage, chopped tomatoes, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. YUM! -
Review from Yvonne T.
Service really sucks at Hank's. If you're short on time do not come here on your lunch break or you'll literally have to eat, ask for the bill and pay the bill all within a five minute time period. This is a place to go only when you are not tight on time.
Prices are reasonable, and the food is quite good. Service is essentially non-existent!Listed in: St. Lawrence Eats, Sip it back!
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7/22/2011
With its Harry Potter-like address - you would expect some magic to come from Hank's - or at least… Read more »
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Review from Real B.
Toronto, ON
9/25/2011
visited Hanks yesterday morning for some morning coffee and pastries. I haven't been for a while and I know that the ownership and staff changed some time ago. I can't say that it's cozy anymore. I was a fan of the previous setup and look. It's pretty cluttered now and looks completely different and I'm not digging it.
Anyways - as far as the drink are concerned, my friends and I ordered up some cappuccinos and lattes. The espresso itself was on the sour side (not pulled correctly) and the milk was steamed to the point of burnt taste and soap bubble consistency. The creamy, dreamy foam and milk of Hank's past are a distant memory now... ;( latte art? lol. the pastries? don't go there... -
Review from Michael B.
Wychwood, Toronto, ON
7/26/2011 1 photo
Coffee is good and the staff are friendly. Wide open front room with great (albeit limited) streetside seating and free wifi.
Not so busy today. . Is this a hidden gem? Hard to believe with 46-and-counting reviews.
Mobile workers, add this to your list of favourites, stat. -
Review from Precilla C.
Scarborough, ON
6/29/2011 2 photos
Hank's Cafe has a bright and spacious interior that was very comfortable. The cafe was quiet for most of the morning, which was great for studying and doing some work. However, around lunch hour, it does get very noisy with the lunch crowd.
Since I had to save room for lunch, the two of us shared one breakfast and we opted for Cheddar n' Eggs: Scrambled eggs and 2 yr cheddar, bacon, toast and home fries. In particular, the buttered toast and home fries were very good. As well, coffee is bottomless with the purchase of food.
I would come back again for lunch or brunch another day. -
Review from angela k.
Toronto, ON
7/18/2011
I've been to Hank's 4 or 5 times, now.
During my first visit to Hank's, the shoddy service was made up for by their willingness to substitute fruit for bacon in a dish, the comfortable setting and the fact that this is one of the few brunch places I have ever been to with no line up. The next few times, service has deteriorated further and the food has left me more disappointed.
I am a consistent diner - I have eaten the same thing each time I've been there and each time the quality has decreased and the fruit selection has gotten smaller (and this time, it was all red grapes, mostly UNRIPENED and a few pieces of cantaloupe).
My steady dining companion's food has been "pretty good" to downright "blah".
Seriously, the last straw was this past weekend when:
- my latte had a distinct burnt flavour (I normally get drip coffee here). -1 star
- my grapes were mostly unripened (first couple times, I got strawberries and pineapples and melon and orange) -0.5 stars
- my companion's tuna salad sandwich was downright bland (-0.5 stars)
- the server was slow to take our order, slow to bring our food and after waiting for FIFTEEN minutes for her to come back to our table after clearing our plates (so we could get our bill), I was finally forced to go up to the front to pay at the counter. And seriously, folks, I was giving her every hint I could that I wanted my bill, I waved at her, I had my purse on my lap AND my large mom wallet on the table. (-1 stars)
I'm now on the hunt for a new brunch/lunch spot in this hood. Any suggestions? -
Review from Tanya N.
5/17/2011 3 photos
I dropped by place on a late Sunday afternoon so it was pretty empty and I was able to sit pretty much wherever I wanted.
Since I only wanted a cappuccino & lemon pastry bar as opposed to a meal I sat by the window in the lounge chairs. It was really nice to have the natural light coming through - perfect for reading. The cappuccino was pretty good but I thought the lemon bar was overly sweet which my drink couldn't compensate for.
The waitress was nice even though I accidently stayed past closing time (they close at 5pm on Sundays).
I will have to come back for either lunch or brunch to really get a feel for this place so only 3 stars for now. -
Review from Samantha H.
11/2/2011 2 photos
Love this place!! During my stay in Toronto we went three times. Always delicious and has a good feel. They weren't serving lunch yet once when we got there and made an exception for us. The only things that wasn't that great was the mushroom soup. Other than that the mushroom and goat cheese wrap was unbelievable, deviled egg sandwich very good, sweet chili tofu pita was amazing and the chicken and veggie salad was great too.
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Review from Tom G.
Toronto, ON
10/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went for breakfast, had the egg white frittata, the egg is a tiny bit greasy for my taste. The flatbread is a bit hard to cut. But overall good flavors and nice decor. I have to try the dinner to offer a more comprehensive review.
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Review from Rosie S.
5/16/2011
Holy ISH, Batman!!! Hank's is AWESOME!!!
Did business lunch here at 1 p.m.a few weeks ago... YUM!
I had heard of it before on food boards, Yelp, etc. but had yet to try it for myself or even figure out WHERE it is!
It's tucked away down on the Southernmost block of Church Street, on the east side. Cute!
I can't comment on the atmosphere/decor, because they were renovating when I was there. It was bare, lights were off, construction noise, etc...
The food, however, as well as the service, was FANTASTIC!
The fries are wonderful. They use the best ingredients, especially in terms of coffee beans, breads and cheeses, and everything tastes clean and healthy (yes, even my deep-fried frites).
Did I mention the coffee? It's great. REALLY great.
I can't wait to go back for brunch! -
Review from sarah l.
5/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
I have given up on Hanks and I probably won't ever go back here unless someone else picks it.
My last 3 visits:
- Friday, May 28 ~915pm - closed (says they are open till 11)
- Wednesday April 21 ~1000pm - closed (says they are open till 11)
- Thursday April 27 ~ 100pm - wow they are actually open, but served me the worst espresso I have ever had the misfortune of purchasing - AND - it took over 20 mins to get 2 small Americanos when I was the only one in the store. It was seriously undrinkable. I almost think he pulled it from a used shot.
note: I HAVE had decent coffee here in the daytime in the past, but not in the past 6 months.
The good:
- Great ambiance. Really like all the wood and the artwork.
- The house made marshmallows are great - I made s'mores with the mint ones during the winter
- The menu looks very appealing
The bad:
- They are never open the full duration of their advertised hours
- On April 21 when we tried to go, they had closed up and locked the doors, but 3 of the staff were sitting at a table in plain view of the door winding down their evening, which really pissed me off. They saw us pull on the door and didn't even make an effort to acknowledge our presence or tell us they had closed early. They stared at us, then went back to talking.
Where should you go instead?
Coffee: Bisognio at 61 Sherbourne
Sandwiches: hit the market or mystic muffin during the daytime and P.J O'Briens or C'est What in the evening.
Goodbye Hanks. It was fun having you in my rotation while it lasted. -
Review from Sarah L.
11/30/2010
Hank's is a yummy, modern coffee shop without any pretentiousness.
Pros:
- a yummy egg-white fritata accomodating my request for different content (tomato feta) and a side of peameal
- nice acoustic singer-songwriter music playing
- they let us stay all day and have meetings without objection
- bright, welcoming, nice booths and fun water jars as cups
Cons:
- the wifi wasn't working
- the peameal was dry and way over-cooked
Overall a great find and good alternative to the Second Cup, down the road, especially if you want something other than a muffin for breakfast -
Review from M P.
Toronto, ON
3/12/2011
Great weekend brunch place. Small tucked in resto, with simple deco (nothing fancy) but that's kinda what you need on a Saturday/Sunday - just roll out of bed, dress comfortably but not fancy and chill with people you care about...
Cappuccino was nice... I think the Barrista tried to do some art on my coffee (judging by my uncertainty of his artistic attempt, you can tell how "great" it must have been). Ordered a dutch pancake, sweet~literally!! Also had a bite of the eggs benny... Not bad.
Do check it out, you downtown yuppies. On a side note, it's really hard to navigate baby strollers in such a small resto... Not recommended =) -
Review from Eric T.
Toronto, ON
11/16/2010
My wife and I came here for brunch last weekend and were not disappointed. It's a great brunch spot for those in the St. Lawrence Market, Corktown area! Really good food with great coffee!
She had the dutch oven pancakes and I had the cheesy eggs (scrambled eggs with cheddar). The dutch oven pancakes were fantastic. It two pancakes merged together and then finished in the oven. They are served with mango sauce of some sort, maple syrup and whipped cream (all on the side). Pancakes were fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside and the accompaniments were a nice add-on. I ate half of her pancakes so I can credibly write on these pancakes :)
As for my cheesy eggs, it came with home fries, toast and fruit. Honestly, the eggs were a tad too cheesy for me, but anyone who loves sharper cheddars would probably really enjoy it. The cheese flavour definitely comes through. The homefries and toast were both excellent! The toast, especially!
The food came quickly and service was warm. Decor was pleasant and simple. All-in-all, a really positive experience! -
Review from Terry P.
Great brunch! My friend had the omelette of the day, which was cheddar and sausage, and a drip coffee. I had (sorry I can't remember the exact name) an eggs benny variation with smoked salmon and spinach, and a cappuccino. The drinks and food was all excellent. My friend's omelette was served with toast, which is normally so boring, but this was delicious!
The service was spotty for sure. For some reason the server did not do a quality check after bringing our food, although she did walk by us several times. I can only assume it was an oversight - maybe she thought she did it but really didn't. Also, a previous reviewer indicated that the drip coffee is bottomless, however my friend finished his coffee half-way through his meal, and no offer was made to refill it. Perhaps the bottomless coffee is discontinued? (If anyone knows, can you report on this please?)
I also took a date square to go, after reading Kat's comment about it being the best in the city. It was very tasty, but I'm not sure I'd describe it as the best. Sorry Kat!
All in all, great food, even if a less than perfect service experience. I will be going back to check out the dinner menu. -
Review from Aaron T.
8/2/2011
I had a pulled pork sandwich for lunch which was pretty good, but it was the service and ambiance that were standout. So much so that I came back for brunch the next day and was blown away by the food! The breakfast poutine and dutch oven pancake were both amazing, and the coffee was great.
Come for some great service and atmosphere, and amazing breakfast! -
Review from susan c.
8/4/2009 ROTD 12/9/2009
My MacBook is in the shop. The surrounding air felt like a warm vat of mayo and then it rained buckets. My building shut off the water from 9-5. Today would go down as the suckiest day in history if it weren't for Hank's.
Their whitefish sandwich is enough to chase away the blues; Tender lumps of delicately smoked fish with a schmear of herbed creme fraiche on good toothsome bread. I got the half sandwich ($5) which is really more like a four-sevenths, maybe even a five-eighths, sandwich. OK, screw the fractions. It was FILLING.
Whoa! Were those purple carrots and white icicle radishes in my side order of "Minty Slaw?" Yes! Root vegetables have never before induced so much glee.
And real iced tea--strong and unsweetened.
Hank's, you rocked my lunch world and totally saved the day. You may be at 9.5 Church Street but you're a 10 in my book. -
Review from Kat F.
Quite possibly the best date square in the city, usurping Red Rocket's previous title. There were samplers at the counter and I'm sure the barista took note of the fact that I wasn't backing away long after I'd placed and paid for my order.
However, the constant menu/ownership/staff changes don't bode well for Hank's, and it's rarely open when their official hours say it should be. Troubling.Listed in: List Of Things For New Yorkers…, Best Hot Chocolate In Toronto
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Review from Bryan G.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2009
GENERAL NOTES
A little coffee shop/cafe serving a select number of meat and vegetarian sandwiches. For some reason they offer a 1/2 sandwich. Apparently they get a lot of overweight children on portion control diets here. Lots of different coffee options, though the bottomless filtered is the real winner.
MENU RECOMMENDATIONS
Filtered coffee - bottomless for $1.55. Actually. Very good.
Roast beef brisket sandwich - fucking delicious. I'm starving and want one right now. Like a pulled pork but with delicious roast beef, dipped or covered in au jus or something. Maybe more of a gravy. Some slaw stuck in it. Don't bother picking it out, it's adds value.
LOCATION NOTES
Church, just South of Front. East side. Hard to miss if you're looking for it.
SERVICE NOTES
Very friendly, helpful staff. I always ask servers what they like and invariably I always get "You know, everything's good. Yeah, that's good.". But in this case a lovely young lady informed me that someone made a mistake on an order and she had the pleasure of having to eat the aforementioned roast beef brisket and this excited her very much due to its tasty nature. She said it a little differently than that but I got the idea and so do you. Order it.
HUMOUROUS STORY
I met Kat at Hank's last week and she ordered a 1/2 sandwich. Actually. And then didn't finish it. You'd make a shameful man Kat. -
Review from Dylan D.
3/13/2010
Major bummer.
I am judging Hank's mostly on thier coffee and a little on thier service. The only food I've had there was a chocolate chip cookie which was pretty good.
I've been to Hank's three times.
The first time I sought it out as a reccomended place for espresso in Toronto. I was pleased with the result. I also enjoyed the setting for doing a little writing and conversating.
The second time I grabbed a cappucino to go. I do hate to drink my coffee out of a paper cup, but time was short and I thought at least it will be a well crafted beverage. Wrong! In fact it was undrinkable. Really really dissapointing considering I was already on a shuttle Hamilton by the time I realized what a disaster this drink was.
Cut to six months later I decide to give it another shot, thinking maybe they accidentally ran manure through the portafilter instead of espresso. I figure from the reviews this place gets they must have got their shit together. So on this third visit I met my wife who had about 45 mins off in the middle of her work day. We wanted a quality alternative to the big chain coffee shops that litter this area.
The layout of the cafe had been completely re-arranged. It is now more open, but has lost some of it's cozy factor. The service was uber-slow. We ordered a cappuccino, tea and cookie. It took ten to fifteen minutes for the drinks to come. It wasn't busy. There is no reason that it should have taken this long, resulting in us having to gulp it down in order to get my wife back to work on time. The two staff on hand look like they wanted to be anywhere else.
The cappuccino was at least drinkable, but far from good. It tasted as though they weren't pulling the espresso hot enough, or under extracting the shot. I have to give these guys extra shit, because they have a Synesso espresso machine which has the most fine tuned controls you can get for pulling shots. If you are going to spend twenty grand on an epresso machine make sure you can make a better cappuccino than I can make at home with a Moka Pot and stale coffee beans. In addition the milk was poorly frothed. No latte art and uneven foam. Super dissapointing and I will never be back.
My wife enjoyed her tea, and the fact it was served in an elephant shaped tea pot. -
Review from Jonathan W.
Calgary, AB
12/27/2009
UPDATE!!
Major renovations to Hank's just done over the holidays. I visited for the first time and every regular that came in was surprised and impressed by the expansion and upscaled appearance. I'm not sure what it was like beforehand but the current space is much larger. No longer the "little" shop/cafe, they have ambitions to accommodate a larger lunch/dinner crowd.
It seems they've taken over part of the previous Jamie Kennedy wine bar space, adding several tables and a couple full sized washrooms in the back. The kitchen now appears shared with the wine bar next door as evidenced by the kitchen staff still sporting the wine bar clothing.
Overall, a nice space to grab some good coffee. The breakfast I had, eggs benedict with peameal bacon and mustard potatoes was tasty. If the food and service keep up, this could be a great full-size cafe. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
9/16/2009
So I was hanging out around Nathan-Philip Square and desperately needed coffee and was not going to give into the thousand Starbucks within 10 feet of me. Sadly, this area of town isn't exactly filled with independents. My trusty iPhone with Yelp lead me straight to this place and I was blown away!
The atmosphere is cute and quaint with hilariously friendly staff. Everything in this place is cheap, tasty and fresh...what more could you ask for? The cookies are amazing and the coffee is some of the best I've had so far in Toronto. Apparently this place serves up a different roast every week so it's bound to keep any coffee lover on their toes! -
Review from John B.
Toronto, ON
3/7/2009 2 photos
these folks care about their espresso. One of the rarer places that the staff asked me how I was enjoying it, and when they realized it wasn't as good as it could have been, they promptly served me up another one. Their coffee is already fantastic, but that extra level of service puts them over the top. Very neat space overall.
And oh, the food is pretty fantastic - rustic stews and hearty sandwiches, delish.Listed in: Toronto's Best Espresso
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Review from Jonathan K.
Toronto, ON
3/25/2010
I was here for the first time a few weeks ago, i.e. after the renovations. What a great spot! I had the brisket and mac'n'cheese side dish. Both were delicious. I enjoyed them to the last bite, even though they're both rich and can be the sort of dish that loses its impact after a while.
Service was friendly. Both the atmosphere and the menu are comfortable and sophisticated. That's a tough balancing act, especially without getting too pretentious, but they pull it off. -
Review from Sam G.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2010
If you work near Bay/Wellington, want somewhere different for a coffee break or lunch and have a few minutes to walk out to the Esplanade (but not quite that far) you should definitely try Hanks. I say 4 stars - if the sandwich was a little better I would bump it to a 5 star review. I would come here all the time if I lived in the area.
The good:
- Bottomless coffee for $1.55, wow (note - it doesn't say bottomless but that is what has been reported in other reviews - thanks Yelpers!). Coffee tasted good/fine
- Other coffee drinks very reasonably priced
- Service is excellent, friendly and unrushed
- Washrooms are amazing. Cloth hand towels!
- Free wi-fi
The OK:
- The sandwich - bread was white and underwhelming, but the spread was good. I expected a bit more for half a sandwich at $5.00
You should know:
- There isn't really much of a place to sit that's not table service. I was a little unclear whether the three tables at the front were served or not, but, I think they were. -
Review from Jon L.
Toronto, ON
6/6/2011
Had a couple lattes this afternoon. Good coffee, despite the construction across the street. Will go back when I'm in the area.
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Review from Edward J.
5/26/2010
This place is totally cute. The restaurant slash cafe place looks like a local post modern furniture place. The barista was also super cute with his quebec accent.
My boyfriend and I found this place kind of by accident, was suppose to meet at this random other cafe down the street. We walked by and saw the young professionals inside all drinking their coffee and eating pastries. I was like... dude, this is like portland. Let's go! So I got my chai latte and he got his mocha. Sat down with this amazing scone. I don't remember what it was but it was good. The waiter asked us if we were in for brunch, what? its Sunday! duh! No, we already ate, thank you. We sat there for about 2 hours. I was working on this paper cut out card for my grandma, and he read a book recommened by Ira Glass. The waitress thought we were really cute.
We'll definitely come back and try that brunch. -
Review from Dave W.
Toronto, ON
6/12/2010
This is a double shot review for hank's the coffee bar/brunch joint and the wine bar because as far as I can tell, they are connected.
We checked out the Wine Bar first, and it was fantastic. Local fare served up in delicious fashion. I was a little worried the portions would be a little too small, since they were described as tapas style, but splitting a few dishes, including one of the steak sandwiches, and I was totally content. We had the a beat salad, chicken liver pate, and the aforementioned sandwich, along with a couple glasses of wine (as suggested on the menu). Great atmosphere too. It is tight, but I'd dare say "cozy."
As for Hank's the coffee shop/brunch joint. The coffee tastes fresh, comes bottomless, and is costed completely reasonably. Now, for breakfast, I had the cheddar and eggs, with sides of bacon, home fries, and multi-grain bread. Yum. Eggs with the cheddar were excellent. Starts off all egg-like, but finishes with a nice sharp cheddar. The sides were all good. No complaints. I also split part of the dutch-oven pancake. Yum. Again. Lots of dough, but it's sweet and not too heavy. There were 3 sides; a great rhubarb mix, some maple syrup, and whip cream. to top it off.
The only thing I can say is the services was a little off for our visit to the wine bar. Hank's services was fine, but they forgot to charge us for our coffee, which we dutifully informed them about - the place deserves it. -
Review from ness y.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2009
Yes, the address is 9.5 Church. You'll have to watch out for this spot as it's sandwiched between a boutique office space and JKWB. But it sure is a find once you locate the door!
Sort of like waiting until after an infant develops a personality before giving him/her a name, Hank's came out of memories of kitschy kitchens with a pick-up parked on the front drive. He's the kooky uncle of next door's JK and locally-sourced food flair runs in the family! Expect some ol' school lux and a tad of tacky: mac & cheese, '50's cocktails, and ugly candle holders.
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Review from Lisa C.
3/14/2011
After reading all the 4* and 5* reviews, I was pretty excited about eating at Hanks. Wow, what a disappointment! I ordered the pulled pork with guinness which sounded delicious but it was the worst pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. As I munched into the sandwich, there was an obscene amount of oil that came drizzling out of the other end. YUK! I''ve eaten a lot of pulled pork sandwiches and never have I eaten one this bad. Such a shame as I was excited to have a taste of pulled pork over the border. Great location but it's quite 90's looking inside. Oh and also, the waitress was pretty unhelpful too and wouldn't even let me charge my iphone. More of a reason to give this place a measly 1 star.
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Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
9/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Unsweetened iced tea and water served in a mason jar? You've won my vote! Hank's might be a no wi-fi zone, but the space awakens the creative juices. Mixed with the peace and quiet in the mid afternoon, I just can't help but want to sport my finest linen pants, sip my iced tea and breeze through some work. The space reminds me of the west coast - an airy feel, untreated floors and light wooden tables, but I'm getting the sense that the menu reins from the south. A meal here is definitely in order.
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Review from Denise S.
Updated - 12/2/2010
Went back here recently and a lot has changed! The menu is the same and the food is still great (I had the omlette special again), but they look like they are renovating the space as half the restaurant was sectioned off behind dry wall. Also, there are now 2 flat screen TVs on the wall. Sort of takes away from the casual, neighbourhood vibe... makes it more like a sports bar or something -- weird. Service was pretty disastrous. Our waitress kept forgetting about us. She didn't bring any ketchup to go with my hash browns, and I kept trying to get her attention without success. I ended up just borrowing ketchup from the nice ladies at the next table! Saving grace -- they still serve tea out of these adorable Elephant-shaped tea pots!!
Listed in: Cafe Culture, Brunch
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4/5/2010
I've been here twice for brunch. Great, relaxed place to grab brunch on a saturday before getting… Read more »
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Review from Keith B.
8/29/2009 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure how I've lived in the area for so long without ever coming here - possibly because it's so easy to miss - but I will definitely be coming back here again.
I love americano's and for my daily fix I usually go to starbucks simply because they are everywhere and it's convenient. However, I find them to be quite 'watered down' compared to other places. The americano here is fantastic! Very full and super delicious!
The staff at Hank's is friendly and there is a great patio as well as a decent amount of seating on the inside. I would probably rate this place a five star if the food is as good as the coffee - I definitely intend to go back and try! -
Review from Thom H.
Updated - 1/16/2011
Ouch. This place is looking a bit sad and lonely since my last time here in the summer. The croissants now look like they were picked up at loblaws.
Listed in: Lunch in the Banker's Bunkers
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3/12/2010
Went here this morning after reading Kat's review. Wow, where has this place been hiding from me?… Read more »
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Review from Ben S.
Toronto, ON
3/4/2010
I had dinner here last night and will definitely be returning again. Great southern inspired food made with local and seasonal ingredients.
I am ready to add this place on my weekday restaurant rotation. -
Review from Nandan F.
Ottawa, ON
10/17/2010
Wonderful breakfast place. I ordered the eggs benny. Cooked absolutely perfectly. I usually judge a breakfast place by its eggs benny and this place has it figured out. The florentine was liked by someone in the group as well. I'd like to try their recommended cheddar cheese eggs next time. Cool ambiance and nice location. I took a star off coz I wanted a constant flow of coffee and I ended up getting refills with pots that had barely any left. Annoying when that happens 4 times! I am not sure if a reservation is always recommended here. I did make one but didnt really seem necessary....I could be wrong though.
