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Zupa's Restaurant & Deli
Categories: Restaurants Delis Restaurants Sandwiches Delis, Sandwiches [Edit]
342 Adelaide St WToronto, ON M5V 1R7
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 593-2775
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
11 reviews for Zupa's Restaurant & Deli
11 reviews in English
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Review from shyni y.
2/14/2011
It's dingy from the outside and the inside. The men inside are ethnic and barely speak English; don't let it fool you.
I think I may have a softspot because it was the FIRST spot I tried at my job that filled me with goodness without having to worry about consequences...and it was flavourful.
I thought I was tripping - I thought, maybe I was incredibly famished and had reached a point where anything would have tasted good - surely, a bunch of ethnic men couldn't make western food better then they can...? I was wrong. It's true. I may be biased because I am Asian and their seasoning suit more to my taste. Either way I've been back there many times now- and I cannot say I am not satisfied for the price that I pay.
I recommand it - it's a cheap greasy spoon - and though their burrito may not be as bonerific as the ones from Burrito Bandidos, they are still delicious, huge and cheaper. I feel that you really get the bang for your buck - which is rare in this part of town, and why it's getting a 4 star. -
Review from Rob C.
Moncton, NB
1/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
You wake up. Your mouth is dry. Your head hurts. You don't know where you left your pants. Worse, you only have ten bucks and your wallet was in your pants.
You stumble out of your hotel and go to Zupa's. You point at the Breakfast Special and ask for your eggs over-medium, bacon and brown toast. You sit down and a nice man who may not speak english brings you some coffee. In a minute, he comes back with a plate piled high with bacon, hashbrowns, toast and eggs. You begin to notice your surroundings. If you weren't so damned hungry, you might be worried, but the food smells good so you eat it. It is good.
The nice man brings you more coffee. Several times. By the time you leave Zupa's, you feel almost human again. Full of food. Ready for nearly anything. Memories begin to return from the night before. You're going to be just fine. -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2011
I met 3 friends here for breakfast this morning, but if I tell you about the food or decor, I'm afraid I'd be "burying the lead". This place has snails, and I don't mean as a menu item! My friend came back from the ladies room and told us there was a snail on the wall. "A live snail?" She assured me it was, but I still had to go witness it myself. After all, I've been in a lot of greasy spoons (see list), but never thought that a snail would be my first critter sighting. Even without the snails, these bathrooms were among the worst I've seen. "Dank" is one adjective that fits.
Wildlife aside, the food was quite decent. I eschewed the bacon that is included in the breakfast special, so the chef added an extra egg (to the standard 2) and included some sliced tomatoes. The home fries were pretty good, and the toast average. The coffee was quite drinkable, and the server was very attentive in the caffeine department.
Zupa's is decent option in an area devoid of greasy spoons.
NB You order at the counter, and the server brings your food to you. -
Review from Brenna K.
Toronto, ON
7/28/2009 ROTD 12/26/2009
Yep. Zupa's gets 5 stars! It really is a guilty pleasure when you want a burger, club sandwhich, fries, smoked meat sand which, etc. for lunch. However why I love this place so much is that they also has amazing salads. He just introduced some new ones that has comes with fried Greek feta, a tuna nicoise, chicken and berries, and so on. They also have wicked breakfast for cheap.
Leo is the mustache man who makes it worth the trip. He is a true gem and when you walk in you can tell how many people are regulars. -
Review from Bryan G.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/3/2010 1 photo
Leo the Mustache Man has sold Zupa's and this place has gone a bit downhill. I'm not ready to abandon it completely but with Corned Beef House moving even closer to me and the quality going down at Zupa's I may be calmly deboarding via the nearest exit.
Still the only place around with a breakfast burrito though...still tasty and big.Listed in: Best Sandwiches in Toronto
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12/13/2009
So I finally tried the breakfast and it's great. As greasy and as filling as one would expect,… Read more »
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Review from callie b.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 2/17/2012
I'm giving them one star back for the great beef barley soup I ate on Wednesday. So full of meat and veg! I still miss Leo, though.
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6/7/2011
just not the same without leo the moustache man. my bacon was burnt and my eggs under cooked.
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Review from Susanne J.
Hope, BC
3/24/2009
Come in during lunch and this place is packed. I usually sneak in just before noon and order a breakfast bagel with egg, cheese and tomato. No one in the city does it the same. I've been trying to emulate it for years now. I think the magic is in the iron cook top and bacon grease but I'm not sure.
Hungover? Head to Zupa's, where Leo with the crazy moustache will take your order and remember you every time. -
Review from Tara A.
10/25/2009
I have never met a cup of gravy I haven't liked... and this place is no exception. I love being greeted by a man with the best moustache and then served by pleasant individuals who are eager to make recommendations if you ask.
I usually get my staple.. Grilled cheese and fries with gravy (in a cup!)... And the icing on the cake?? An unbelievable pickle on the side.
Definitely worth checking out... Try one of their specials, I don't think you will regret it!Listed in: Great Lunch hour Quickies
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Review from Matthew L.
Toronto, ON
1/10/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Great and cheap little greasy spoon with some exceptional service and good straight up simple food with barebone cheap prices. I love the old school decor just because it reminded me of sitting at my grand parents kitchen table waiting for breakfast
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Review from Rod G.
Toronto, ON
4/17/2009
Love this place. I've work around the block for a couple of years now, and this place is a popular place for lunch, though it is open for breakfast as well. The work lunch crowd line up can get huge around noon, but that's ok since I usually go at 1. The food is tasty, prices are very reasonable, service is friendly and quick and the selection is good for a little brown bag lunch diner. The daily quarter chicken dinner special is really cheap and super fast.
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Review from Poutine B.
5/10/2010
Waking up to my first day in Toronto, Zupa was a pleasant surprise located around the corner from the hotel. I had the breakfast special including eggs, toast, and ham. I also tried the peameal with a cornmeal coating. The setting was a typical greasy spoon with a friendly staff. After a late night and an empty stomach, this is a nice warm breakfast to start the day of sight-seeing. The portions are so large and hearty that a trip back to the hotel to digest might be necessary.
