It has taken me nearly 3 years to give a hell about brunch. Just a fancy word for breakfast in a city.

I still say that but the difference is i do make more of an effort to go to recommended brunch spots.

I was bought here first last year by two good friends, they recommended the eggs benny on potato waffles. This was on the menu for $12 so reasonable i thought.
Surprisingly enough this was... more

Was there a second time. The girl that greeted us was not the smartest soap dish. She said the only tables were in the front or back patio. I ask is there sun or shade in the back, with attitude she said "I don't know". I ask how long has she work there and does here boss know she has never been out back, she then pawned us off to another girl to seat us and take our order.

Now this is where... more

Disappointing! I had been there once before (about a year ago) and thought it was fine, so I felt fine about giving it another try.

The restaurant is in desperate need of a facelift, and a huge cleaning in general. It feels dirty, everywhere. The table I sat at with my partner was a two top, painted black, and the edge where I was sitting was covered in black tape that was wearing away. So it... more

This is a response to a recent experience I had overhearing someone deal with a server at this resto. It was not only rude, it was over the line and made me feel like posting a review, which I never do.

I was at the table next to you on Sunday, and heard you complain loudly and belittle the waitress that, tried as she might to please you, could do little to gain your respect or thanks.

You... more

Service is terrible. There was one waitress who had a stinky attitude. I don't know if she isn't getting paid enough but don't take it out on customers. The medium length dark haired waitress should really get her attitude checked, and learn how to speak to customers in a more polite tone. And of course, wasps EVERYWHERE. Doesn't matter whether you're sitting outside or inside no matter what... more

I got stung by a wasp while trying to enjoy my lunch, it was so painful I had to leave and I was charged full price for my meal Thanks

What can I say about The Starving Artist other than waffles. Waffles, waffles, waffles. To quote their menu, everything is either a waffle, served with waffles, or served on top of waffles.

Is it heaven? Pretty much.

I went not too long ago with a friend and had a great experience. While we were nervous that we would have to wait in line for hours (the Internet is a scary place that cautions... more

Bad service

I was here today with my sister. We weren't looking for anything big, (even though the waffles looked really good), but because it was so hot we just settled on a snack. Both of us ordered some juice and the fruit and yogurt bowl. Now, we were seated right across from where the cooking staff were working and had the pleasure of listening to them talk about video games, ex-girlfriends and... more

We went here on a hot summer day. Took 10 minutes before a staff spoke to us. Sat us down at the bar where it was soooo hot that the staff were sweating like crazy. We asked to be moved outside because it was somehow cooler out there. Only to find out they have a MASSIVELY issue with wasps. So we left and never even ate. But! We went to the St. Clair location and had an amazing experience!

Terrible service, the staff were inattentive and clearly not interested in helping. They didn't have the main ingredient on the meal I ordered but rather than own up they tried to pretend it didn't come with that ingredient. After I called them out on it they told me the kitchen was out and didn't offer any apology, discount or substitution. Very disappointed

Came back for the 1st time since being away for 5 years. The waitress didn't seem to make much effort to smile or provide friendly service. Took my order and then asked me if I was ready to order only 2 minutes later. I didn't receive my coffee order had to enquire and recorder with the barista. Received coffee with my food, it went cold while I ate. Perhaps it's just a personal pet peeve of... more

I came here with my out-of-town friend on Sunday for lunch and I am utterly appalled at the service and hygienes of this place.

Let me just get this off my chest because I was horrified after taking a sip of my almond vanilla latte - THERE WAS A DEAD BEE IN MY DRINK.

Immersed in foam, I though it was just a piece of hair but once I fished it out with my fork, I noticed the legs...

Okay,... more

Fair warning: this restaurant has a bee and wasp problem. They mention this on a sign at the door, and they aren't kidding: we were seated inside, and had a few buzzing around the sweet items on our table throughout our meal. We watched customers squirm, swat, and finally move inside from the even waspier patio. If this is a dealbreaker, go elsewhere in the warmer seasons.

Insects aside, the... more

As a brunch enthusiast, I had high hopes for this place, but I was disappointed. There were wasps everywhere. We relocated to the back of the restaurant where it was a tight squeeze--directly in the path of servers and customers trying to pass through. Heads-up: there is no A/C and it was quite stuffy.

They ran out of several key toppings: avocados, Nutella, ice cream, and something else (I... more

Waited one hour for my food. One guy in the kitchen and 20 people inside. Not just once but the three times i went there i waited at least an hour. It is unacceptable. Especially for breakfast. Staff are not trained properly, i had to keep going to the bar to order. They charge for hot sauce, who charges for hot sauce? Its cheap hot sauce you can find at dollarama. Food is good, lattes are... more

I visited this location in the winter. Went around 11 and waited in an hour long lineup in the cold which wasn't the best but definitely well worth the way! I got the benny on the mini waffles... INCREDIBLE. Also started with the waffle bacon. It's incredible.

This past weekend I visited the new College location, and was just as impressed as I had been visiting this one! I tried the benny with... more

A wonderful place to try something new if your in a rut from constantly dining at The Sunset grill or Cora's in the morning and want to try something different! This a fantastic place to eat. They specialize in different styles of waffles and my personal favour is the Loaded baked potato waffle. It is a must to have and it fills you up in the right spots! The service is good, and the place is... more

Went again yesterday, awesome service, like incredible. The girl was friendly, accommodating, helpful but not in your face. The food continues to be amazing, and I tried the Caesar this time... Definitely A+

Well, don't come here if you're looking for great service. The waffles are awesome, but the service is brutal! They messed up all of our orders, and they were so slow. And each persons order came in intervals of 5 minutes. Nothing came together we each ate separately. Probably because they only have two waffle irons which is ridiculous for a waffle restaurant. Also probably why they have huge... more

This is one of the first brunch places i tried when moving to Toronto. Their potato waffles are amazing and the amount you get will keep you full till late dinner. I would recommend to go a little earlier before the brunch rush because the line will be long and slow.

Their eggs benedict was delicious. Kind of sad that they only had maple bacon as an option. Would have preferred bacon that... more

We haven't gotten our food yet, it's been so long I've had time to write a review about how long it's taking. Maybe I'll amend my review after we eat.... more

"We walked through the long room with an open kitchen on one side, which created a unique ambiance with the huffing and puffing waffle machines (five of them in total, waffles non-stop!). "
"However, our waitress' enthusiasm made up for the dark setting and our grumbles about the menu. One interesting option was Sub Your Waffles section: bacon could be changed by avocados or tomatoes, for... more

Yummy in my belly.
The area isn't the best, I subway ed from yonge and bloor and was a little hesitant when I stepped outside the station. But the restaurant is literally two minutes from subway.

Got a waffle brunchwich. So delicious. And a Caesar. And got the dessert waffle with coconut and banana crunch. Everything was delicious. The place looked slightly more old school diner, nothing very... more

Oh. My. God. How am I only discovering this place now? Waffles on every dish?? Oh man, talk about brunch heaven. Went on a Saturday around 11:30am, pretty prime time I'd say, and got a table within 2 minutes. Both myself and my boyfriend got the waffle benny, and it was SO good. Perfectly poached egg, sweet caramelized bacon, and hollandaise sauce on top of a waffle. Wow. And as a side I picked... more

Eggs Benny on potato waffle is amazaballs! More bacon and more space next time and i'll give it a 5!

It was my second visit for brunch at Starving Artist. This place has always a line up, we had to wait about 40 minutes for a group of 3. People coming by 2 were placed faster.

I ordered the waffle benedict and the peanut butter and banana waffle as a dessert.

Food is good but nothing special, meaning if I wouldn't lose sleep if I'd never go back. The poached eggs are very well made. I just... more

One of my favourite brunch places! Love the vibe of the restaurant, it's almost like a half art gallery half restaurant. The service is also very welcoming and comfortable, and their menu is spectacular. I order a waffle eggs benny, with a side of green salad and potato salad. Everything about this meal was perfection. No complaints at all about the dish I tried.

I took away a star only... more

We went to Starving Artist in Toronto, whose main claim to fame is that everything is served with, on or between waffles. The atmosphere attracts in droves the 20-somethings with cardigans, beards and tattoos, but the atmosphere in general is not overly pretentious. The lines however are long enough, even at 10AM on a Sunday. We assumed we'd beat the crowd by being before 11AM, but it's still a... more

Nice spot on Lansdowne ave. Always busy for brunch, expect to wait a while to be seated. Food was great, big portions at a reasonable price. Only problem is music is way too loud and server was not too friendly. Otherwise a nice place to eat but wouldn't be rushing back in a heartbeat!

I saw this place on a "best eggs benny" list, and I'd say that's a pretty big call, given competition in this city... But it's super tasty all the same. The eggs seem coddled versus poached (for those who care enough to distinguish), but the potato waffles are pretty great - especially with avocado - and coffee, service, fruit etc are all worth it. I did miss homefries, but the potato salad was... more

Amazing! I practically live there :) Beware, depending on what time of morning you arrive, there might be a line way out to the front door. Food is fantastic, comforting and filling. Great portions and option for GF, etc. Not to mention, awesome smoothies!

Food was delicious, staff was courteous and friendly. Short wait for food. Had the potato waffle with some egg and other stuff. Potato salad so good. Really want to try their spicy chicken meal. My friend said it was delicious. Must try!!!

I've seen pictures and have read reviews about this place, so I finally decided to go check it out. The food here is fantastic! I had the waffle bacon to start with and then I had the Sammy Benny. The staff here seemed very friendly and they went out of their way to accommodate my friend who made special requests. The place is small so I can already tell there must be longer line ups on the... more

Another brunch....another great experience! Love the Hitchhiker and the berry fruit flavoured tea is awesome when you are caffeine'd out!

I've only been here twice because it's out of the way for me, but I think of this place whenever I'm craving a potato waffle. Their benedicts always have the perfect poached eggs on top with just the right amount of hollandaise sauce. The only problem is that I find the potato waffle to be a bit too filling, but it's so delicious that I always finish the whole plate anyway! The baked beans and... more

I have never felt the need to write a negative review but this place certainly earned it. It took two waitresses and ten minutes to clean the table for us. It was neither busy or even messy. We got seated right by the kitchen which is completely open to the entire restaurant. Not only did I get to watch a chef repeatedly stick his hands all the way inside the trash and not wash his hands prowe... more

Mmm I really enjoyed the B Benny and the Chicken Bacon club. The potato waffles are like mashed potatos cooked in a waffle iron, so the outsides are crisp while the insides are fluffy. The caramelized bacon compliments the eggs benny really well without being too sweet. The Chicken Bacon club was good, no extra seasoning or condiments needed, but the bottom waffle got soggy from sitting on the... more

Cool place. Great service.

Waffles are unreal here. Everytime I go there is about a 30 to 45 minute wait. But honestly it is so worth the wait. Great smoothies. Great coffee and awesome food!

Waffles waffles waffles!

How could I not love this perfect little Spot. I recently went here again for my birthday lunch. My friend and I both got the chicken club waffle sammy. Why aren't all sandwiches on waffles? We both went for the side of potato salad which is also amazing. It wasn't the lightest of lunches but if you're hungry this is the spot! Also this place is great if you're gluten... more

So, I will precursor this by saying perhaps I ordered wrong. I went in for brunch and though I would be clever and do the old "split/split" with my friend so we could try a couple things out. A pro resto move. We ordered the Monte Cristo, and the Club. I says to Mable I says, "I've have never heard of a club sandwich on waffles...". Well I believe there is a reason for that. Fried chicken &... more

Love the food here! Eggs benny with smoked salmon and potatoes waffles was amazing!!!!!

Ambiance was nice. For groups, they won't seat you unless all members are present.

Menu: exciting. Food: Mediocre. We rotate picking brunch spots and our one gf loves this place. Being a total foodie, I wasn't impressed. I ordered the B. Benny and asked for the bacon to be swapped for avocado. Food arrived with bacon. We were a group of 5 - no ones food arrived at the same time. They corrected... more

The food is a 4- the service bumps it down to a 3.
The waffles are very nice and the servings are big. The fact that they're made with potatoes is a cool touch. Overall worth going but not in my top brunches in T. (still v. good though!)

The problem is that the servers can be very brusque. We were waiting in doors because it was a cold day and there were seats for two available so we weren't... more

I really enjoy coming here for their delicious breakfast and the coffee is great too. The place feels nice inside and the decor, although old, fits the style and food they serve here. It's hard to find a good waffle house in the GTA let alone on the west end, but this one fits the bill nicely!

My go to meal is the Chicken bacon club or the Breakfast Benny. The portions are almost perfect and... more

I was beyond excited to try out the famous Starving Artist, I was reassured by many that this resto is worth its weight in gold. Well it did and didn't disappoint. Me and my companion arrived around 2 ish on New Years Day craving a hearty breakfast. We didn't quite anticipate the hearty line outside it's doors.

After about 20 min of trying to figure out another place to eat the line slowly... more

I had high expectations for this place but after two visits I can now say this : the food was good (gluten free waffles and the presentation is great but I felt the service was sub par and the staff can even be rude at times, the food didn't arrive at the same time and there were errors in our order both times. However the biggest insult is they tried to serve us corn syrup and pawn it off as... more

I'm not even a waffle fan and this place induced the craving of the waffle in me.

Love the decor, love that it's close by to home and really appreciate that they chose this part of town to operate in (I could see them easily killing it in the Annex or Queen West).

Courteous outgoing staff PLUS, we got to sit at a table next to an aquarium and watch them swim while going nuts on the waffles.

Waffles, waffles, and more waffles

If you love waffles then this is the place for you. If you're looking for something else to eat you are going to be out of luck. The St. Clair restaurant is not as charming as their original restaurant but certainly much much larger. The service was great but I wanted something other than waffles and it was difficult to... more

Fantastic potato waffles

Saturday afternoon, around 12:30, was a great time to hit up the Starving Artist. There was no wait for a table on the patio, and service was quick and cheerful. The kitchen was the only slow part, with the two of us waiting about 30 minutes for our meals (the Breakfast and the Hitchhiker). However, the wait was worth it... more

Yes I was starving

The waitress advised us to sit outside in 31 degrees as it was cooler than it was inside which was dark and hot. Outside there was no shade and the next table were smoking. We waited at least 35 minutes for our food. However, our waitress brought our drinks and extra ice straight away, she was nice. It wasn't her... more

Good food, so-so service

How do you combine a waffle breakfast and a kid-friendly environment and still come up a bit short? There are a couple of ways. Service was slow, albeit friendly and generally attentive. Our orders were taken relatively quickly but they took an unusually long time to arrive. We waited for a good 40 minutes, which on a weekend morning in... more

Great food but lousy service

This is the second time I've been here and I really like the food. The best potato pancakes and waffles, especially the Breakfast Benny. However, for 5 people, it took over an hour to get our meal. Pretty poor service. The waitress didn't even ask if we wanted more coffee or water while we waited. I was about to walk... more

Waffles

Delicious waffles & variety of options. The food was freshly prepared, the waitress was attentive & they have a lovely outdoor space to sit & enjoy yourself on a beautiful day.

Where is the service

Arrived about 10:30am on Sunday and only had to wait 20 minutes for a nice table on the back patio.
Server took our drink orders, 2 cappuccinos, a coffee and an OJ. 10 minutes later, 2 cappuccinos arrive. 10 minutes after that no OJ or coffee. We ask the waitress, she blames the barista for how crazy it is inside... more

LOVE this restaurant

This is one of those hidden gems. The restaurant itself is ridiculously small and I detest standing in line outside waiting to get in (because they don't take reservations), but we've never been disappointed in the food. Best breakfasts we've ever eaten! We've eaten there several times and will always go out of our way to eat there again. Restaurant... more

Two Words - Bacon Waffles

Wonderful find in the west end. Great place for a weekend breakfast. Waffles are freshly made so tasty, they don't need syrup. For a decadent treat, try the bacon waffles.

Waaaaaaaaaasps! Inconsistent restaurant. Dine at your own risk

I have been to this restaurant numerous times and the service and food are very inconsistent. On weekdays the service is quite fast but on the weekend it is tortuously slow, I say "tortuously" because the place is overrun by wasps. Avoid this place in the summer and fall, I have personally seen 2 people stung on separate occasions. The... more

Gotta love it

if you love everything waffles this is the spot, as they claim everything is served with, in and on a waffle.
We went here on a Sunday morning...ok, it was more like afternoon, for brunch and there was a line-up, luckily everything seemed to move up pretty quickly and we were seated in no time. Service is friendly and fast... more

Good food and service

My college roommate and I did a road trip to Toronto last fall and this place had been on the list of must visits for a while. It did not dissapoint! We went on a weekday during the afternoon, so it wasnt' very busy. The waitress/server was very friendly, and was excited to find out we had driven up from... more

Delicious

I love waffles! Everyone should love waffles. All I've ever wanted to eat is potato waffles under eggs benny and this place made my waffle dreams come true. But seriously, it's great, eat here. Brunch/dinner, doesn't matter. Service is wonderful and cooks are friendly and entertaining.

What's all the fuss about

First of all, this restaurant is NOT in Scarborough as it's listed. It's more Bloor West Village and lies between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West (closer to the latter).
My wife and heard about this restaurant through a friend of her's and decided to give it a try. We drove down to it from the North York area and... more

Amazing coffe and potato waffles! A bit of a ride from downtown, but worth it

My husband and I drove to this out of the way place at a recommendation from a local and so glad we did. Had the best french press coffee of my life and experienced the unique potato waffle - a must for anyone who has never experienced it. A note on the timing of their breakfast...they do not open until... more