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Rose Cafe
Category: Restaurants Vietnamese Vietnamese [Edit]
324 Broadview AveToronto, ON M4M 2G9
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(416) 406-9906
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Rose Cafe
8 reviews in English
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Review from Maarit V.
York, ON
11/9/2011
Rose's Vietnamese Sandwiches are now on 601 Gerrard East, so don't go looking for it on Broadview.
The bánh mì sandwiches are definitely very tasty and cheap but be forewarned - there's no seating. The nice lady behind the counter called me a "darling" a few times and packed the sandwich in a plastic bag, it kept for a few hours, no problem.
I love paying 50 cents more and getting something "deluxe"! -
Review from David D.
10/1/2011
Recently re-opened on Gerrard street.
The Bánh mì is always consistently good here, coming in a selection of different cold cuts, sausages (nem nuong), and tofu priced at $2 for regular size and $2.50 for a deluxe bun. Garnished with pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, and peppers (optional).
Rose Cafe also offers a variety of Vietnamese desserts, from packaged banana cakes, pastries and sweet soup all for a very affordable price.
They also sell Vietnamese sausages and ham separately and spring rolls hot from the kitchen.
Always a great choice for a quick and easy lunch if you're in the area. -
Review from Jason S.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2011 4 Check-ins Here
$2 for an excellent sandwich. Seriously it's only $2.
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
2/21/2011 6 photos
Rose Cafe's Banh mi taste so GOOD!! Why?
The baguette is one of the reason. Even packed in a plastic bag for 3 hours before I ate that, it tasted still so fresh, crispy outside soft and bouncy inside... hmmm carbs carbs!!
BBQ pork made fresh to order! Nice and friendly lady making my sandwich! Priced cheaply at $2 (tax in!)!!
There are also tons of vietnamese desserts and other goodness.....
What a nice and cute charming Vietnamese cafe! :PListed in: A Day in Riverdale!
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Review from Laz C.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2011
My favorite place for Bánh mì! This little cafe is easy but shameful to miss on Broadview Avenue. I always get the Chay version, which is a kind of tofu slaw with carrots and mushrooms, topped with cilantro and cucumber. You'll be asked if you want spicy, and just so you know, there is no 'little bit spicy'. If you choose spicy, you're going all the way, and I suggest you do.
The ladies that run and work the place are also very sweet and friendly; they started to recognize me after just two visits and my order is practically ready by the time I hit the counter. There is not much seating available but I have always taken my sandwich(es) to go. They've recently raised the price from $1.75 to $2 and I still feel like I'm ripping them off! -
Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Rose cafe is a teeny Vietnamese Cafe on Broadview (in the *other* Chinatown) That has the best Bánh mì in the city. In university, we used to refer to these as "Saigon Buns." Back then, on Spadina you could get them for a $1 a piece, and many a times younger me + crew would be seen on a stoop in Kensington polishing off an entire bag.
Bánh mì is a baguette with coldcuts, pate or tofu. It is garnished with pickled carrots and diakon radish, cilantro, cucumber and spicy chilis. These sandwiches are the product of French rule in Vietnam.
Rose Cafe makes them best though. The bagettes are fresh, the tofu mix is GREAT, and they are super cheap. Two meat sandwiches and One tofu sandwich sets you back $5.50 after tax. And they don't skimp out on the toppings. Add some Sriracha for some extra kick, and walk north to Riverdale Park for a picnic. You won't regret that view.
Note they sometimes close early. Weeknights I have visited as late as 7pm, Weekends I have gone at 7 and they are closed. Minimal English is spoken but enough to get by. Typical Vietnamese Cafe treats and ridiculously large selection of beverages.
Note if you are getting the Vegetarian, you may want to ask for no butter. -
Review from Real B.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011
OK OK, came here based on the word of mouth and Yelp reviews. Well truth is that the bahn mi's really aren't that great. Def. not worth trekking here for that's for sure. The interior's like something Ho Chi Minh barfed up
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Review from eune y.
Toronto, ON
4/15/2011
Wow I just read a really mean Quicktip on yelp about this place which is totally unfair. The sandwiches are great and Rose is always a sweetheart who never skimps on the fillings and the place is always very clean. Chrissake the sandwiches are $2.50!
