Have been there a few times.

The breakfast is delicious, but it's always busy so be prepared to wait for a bit.

Have also been for lunch. Perogies are delicious. Their paninis are great too.

Would definitely recommend, it's my go to place in the neighbourhood.

I try to make this my go to place, I keep coming back, not sure why. I have left this place several times before ordering simply because it is too hot, +40 outside with the humidex, +50 inside this place. I like the owner, you can't get a nicer guy but turn on the damn air/con. They also seem to have a hard time keeping good staff. They do get good staff from time to time but they keep leaving... more

Ordered Cuban sandwich which is not really good. Lack of flavor. Dry pork. Disappointing bread.
But I love the overall environment here. It is just so local. The chair close to the big window is super comfy. I will probably come back to order a cup of tea and get some work done.

gave it a try many times since they look good and really close to my house - would have been ideal coffee place. Except their americanos consistently feel weak - i ask for double, in small cup, with less water.....and still feel watery. No more for me

Recently visited Toronto and my nephew took me here for brunch on a Saturday. Unfortunately, being a raving fan of Mexican food and from the San Francisco area, I sometimes forget that when I travel to other parts of the world, one's interpretation of Huevos Rancheros will vary. With that being said, it was definitely prepared not what I was accustomed to. The coffee was a heavy dark roast... more

Three of us had a lovely brunch on the patio (eggs benedict, veggie dog, and perro loco [huevos rancheros]).

The food was lovely especially the perro loco! Our waitress was very nice. The only caveat was that the regular coffee was quite bitter but maybe we got a bitter jug since our free refills were better.

Excellent value for money!

We will definitely be back here :)

Amazing brunch menu. Always leave really full! Delicious pastries and custom coffees made to order on the antique espresso machine make this a perfect hangout to enjoy free wifi and people watch on the patio.

I have been coming to this cafe for about 2-3 years now. There are other places closer to where I live, but I love the vibe at this place. Their coffee is great. The staff is very nice and courteous. And the Mad Dog breakfast has been a staple for me whenever I am near by in the morning.

Good food and great value. The only improvement I would suggest is that the ventilation was improved in the colder months. When they cook breakfast you come out of there smelling like you work at a diner.

Once in a while when I am walking to or from somewhere on Gerrard I will stop by Mad Dog for a drink. It is a piece of shiny gold in a large lump of rough ore--which is to say this breakfast/brunch diner is the only sign of activity in this city block that since childhood as i remembered has been a commercial dead zone, especially since Hammersmith's across the street closed (unless you count... more

So I was heading to a job interview and got dropped off on Logan Ave. I had never been to this part of town and was a bit concerned. All I saw was a ton of graffiti and a Beer Store. Thanks to Yelp, one single coffee shop showed up on the map. Mad Dog Cafe!

The ratings were very high but I didn't really have a choice. I had to wait two hours for the job interview (I always arrive very early).... more

Mad Dog cafe is pretty much a cafe version of the bar on Cheers where everyone knows your name! Very friendly staff, great decor, and good food. I highly recommend the salmon platter on the weekends. The garage-door style windows at the front are great in warm weather.

Good food, good coffee and a warm and friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

Have been a regular here since they opened. Unlike a few other reviewers, I'm happy that there's a place I can drop in on and have a coffee or sandwich with my kid. Nice to have a kid/family friendly place for breakfast in the neighborhood and I'm happy that Johnson, the owner, makes us feel welcome.

I own a house close by and have stopped in a few times for coffee. Always friendly ad attentive service, coffee is made fresh and the environment is nice.

Just stopped in for an excellent and reasonably priced Americano. Everyone that I saw come in complimented the barista/owner(?) on their food and drink and I did the same. Great atmosphere and conveniently located 50 feet from the Carlaw/Gerrard dog park.

I just moved to a house around the corner and we have managed to do more than two brunches with a newborn baby. It's a great place to enjoy a yummy breakfast on a weekend or sit back with an espresso on a weekday. Has a quiet and relaxed retro vibe.

Their sandwiches are pretty good and I really like their coleslaw (which is their own recipe). I see myself spending quite a few afternoons there.

I walked in and saw all these child friendly tables and chairs... oh and toys but luckily no kids or toddlers.

My cappuccino was one of the Meh one I had... milk was not frothed properly and resulted in a fail attempt of latte art....

Barista is way too indifference and way too laid back... I know I use a Indie Coffee Passport and not offering one of the those sandwiches...

Mad Dog Cafe does... more

The first thing I felt when I walked in here was fear. The fear that comes when going for a lazy quiet saturday morning coffee and being greeted with a row of children's toys. Some places should just not be kid-focused. Some places need to remain for adults, a place where you can swear in a conversation with friends or talk about the awkward sex you had the night before and not get side glares.... more

Taste with your Nose. That's my First-hand experience at Mad Dog Cafe.
Open the doors to this Diner-esque Cafe. Immediately I can taste Eggs, Fried Eggs.
It came via Nasal bombardment as the full space envenloped in Eggy smellness.
Mind you it was someone else's Fried Eggs but the aroma was intensive. 2.5'd

Mind you again, that most Cafes I grew up in HK offers the same Foodstuff.
Western... more

Of course I'm biased because I live around the corner, and it's the perfect spot for me to spend my mornings drinking espresso and eating Montreal style bagels. Lovely staff, and the owner is working hard at building a community hub.

Also, it's a perfect spot to read or write, and free wireless so you can write your Yelp review while you're there!

Part of the Indie Coffee passport this is a surprising find in this area. The setup is quite nice it was packed with weekend brunch crowd. It was noisy though with some kids running around but I am guessing they quiet down on weekdays.
They had plenty of baked goods which were quite tempting but purpose of my trip was try the Cappuccino here.
I ordered a double cappuccino with a sweetener. The... more

Mad Dog Cafe is a perfect little place with friendly staff and great espresso. It's perfect because its never over-crowded and the atmosphere is warm. It feels good to support an local, independent business owner!

Mad Dog not only offers a great selection of coffee and teas, they also have sandwiches, bagels and baked goods. From what I could see, the food looked pretty tasty. I believe that... more

Popped in for my first stop of the second Indie Coffee Passport. A cortado wasn't on the menu, but I asked the barista (Stefanie) if should could make one, and she said "sure".

Then, in a move that I felt was quite clever, she asked me where I usually drink my cortados. She's quite familiar with many of the other coffee shops, and realizes that, as with every other espresso-based drink today,... more

Mad Dog is a comfortable and relaxed space in a corner of Chinatown that is seeing signs of new life. The large and open cafe gains its charm from the refinished church bench, old stove, and teak furniture accents. As evidenced by the small collection of toys and appropriately-sized munchkin table at the centre of the room, families are welcome here.

I stood at the cash, debating on what to... more

Tasty beverages and super-friendly service makes this a good place to stop for coffee I had both an americano and a cappuccino. The americano was fairly average, but the cappuccino was delicious. The Montreal-style bagels were very good and I'd recommend them.

The decor is a little kitschy, but very charming and it suits the place. This is a neat area and it's really interesting to see new... more

Mad Dog Cafe is nestled amongst a row of eclectic houses and shops just across the street from the local beer store.. Inside, it hosts wonderful staff, gorgeous furniture and a garage style door to have your favourite beverage el fresco on a fantastic Toronto sunny day.

The grinds are local - Toronto and Dundas (of all places!).

Service is great. Atmosphere is lovely. Cash only.