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“It is a pleasant spot looking out o to Bloor Street”
Review of By The Way

By The Way
Ranked #1,296 of 10,676 Restaurants in Toronto
Price range: C$15 - C$35
Cuisines: Latin, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Old Toronto
Cross street: Brunswick & Bloor
Description: By The Way is a much-loved neighbourhood favourite that offers contemporary Mediterranean fare with Latin flare in the heart of the Annex. A reliable, tasty standby for generous, nourishing eats, BTW has all the meal bases covered, from breakfast to late-night fill-up. Omelettes, pasta dishes and eggs benny get lots of mention, as does the fine selection of Middle Eastern choices. The restaurant enjoys a particular reputation for its healthy focus. There's also a solid selection of vegetarian dishes. A surprisingly extensive wine list includes both house and vintage options. The space is bright and cheerful. The big corner patio fills up in the summertime.
Reviewed February 15, 2020 via mobile

It is a pleasant spot looking out onto Bloor Street. A very thick curtain hangs in the doorway to help block blasts of cold air as patrons enter. The menu offers a variety of items with a Mediterranean influence. Serving portions are good. I enjoyed the beet walnut salad with chicken. It is a very popular place and reservations would be recommended. Service was cheerful but she was also very busy. It’s nice when they top up your water but this didn’t happen. We were also left sitting with our dirty dishes for sometime. Two of us couldn’t finish our meals so perhaps she thought we were still trying... I would go again. The food is good and the place has a”vibe”.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed December 14, 2019 via mobile

Dumbfounded! A Very Rude manager Don kicked us out!! We just wanted coffees/teas for a 20minute stay with my wife a daughter as we were waiting on a rainy cold day. Half the restaurant was empty at 2:30, outside of the lunch/dinner rush. Still can’t believe it! Said they don’t do just coffees as we were staring at their Mazzer grinder and espresso machine. If I could rate 0 I would. Too many great places to eat in Toronto to ever step inside such an unwelcoming atmosphere again.

Date of visit: December 2019
2  Thank Farkrocks
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Reviewed November 18, 2019

There's just something different about this place that I really wanted to come back here again and was not disappointed.
It's hard to find good restaurants that serve breakfast.
This is it!!!!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Thank justmyimpression
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Reviewed October 24, 2019

Ate under the awning. Nicely prepared breakfast serviced by lovely attentive staff. Popular for breakfast and brunch.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Thank pologreyhound
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Reviewed May 19, 2019

Generally Meditrranian type food with quick service. The staff was freindly and efficient. The food was tasty, fresh.and reasonably priced.

Date of visit: May 2019
Thank PDB111
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