Saving Grace

Brunch with a Yelp waitlist! We came on a Friday morning and were immediately seated, and were forewarned that food was going to take longer than expected. While dining, the line did get longer outside. I ordered an avocado cheese sandwich, and my friend got a banana french toast. The food was good, but we liked the ambiance more. Accessibility: The washroom is up the stairs. Door does not have an automatic door opener.

November 19, 2024 on Google

You can go with their basic breakfast or do one of their funky specials. Would be awesome to add a tofu scramble to the menu. I like the option for half size pancakes so you can order on top of your main dish and share with others. I love that their hot sauce is served with a teaspoon, you’ll get what I mean when you order. Service is somewhat inconsistent, staff aren’t always that friendly and helpful but they’re also pretty overwhelmed with lots of people.

October 13, 2024 on Google

A favourite brunch place of my daughter’s and mine! We’re not from Toronto but will make a point to go out of our way to eat here if we’re nearby at the right time. Everything is interesting and delicious, and the staff are super friendly. There’s sometimes a line but it’s worth the wait!

May 27, 2024 on Google

Visited on a Monday for brunch, and the space was almost full of local diners. It's clear that this place is popular. I ordered a mint tea and the Angela sandwich. The mint tea was loose leaf came in a clay tea pot. I'll be ordering this again. I like that the rye bread used for the sandwich is thinly sliced and crunchy - great texture and won't destroy the roof of your mouth. I'm unsure about the tomato chutney and aged cheddar pairing used in the sandwich. The salad helps cut through that flavour combo when it becomes overwhelming. I won't be ordering this again. Service: Friendly servers who have service timing down. The servers checked in on the hot water for my tea. Much appreciated! Thanks for understanding customer body language and being inviting. Atmosphere: a very cozy space with well used creaky stairs and flooring. The front windows let in a lot of sunlight, highlighting the decor. The building is quite old and needs renovations like many of the other neighbouring buildings. Tables and bathrooms are clean. Will be back to try more! Notes: - Closes at 2:45pm - Only accepts Canadian debit and cash - Join the Yelp wait list if dining here on high traffic days (weekends)

December 18, 2023 on Google

This was our second attempt to eat at Saving Grace, almost didn't go, but I'm so glad we did! It seems unassuming when you walk in but the service is so friendly and quick! We ended up ordering their "desserts" which you can do half and half! Which is amazing for people who want to try everything and honestly everything was amazing! We ordered the french toast with caramelized bananas, the raspberry pancakes with lemon curd sauce and, my favourite dish so far, the blintzes filled with lemon ricotta topped with erry sauce. The ricotta was devine! We have already planned to go back just for this item and try a few other items that caught out eyes. Did I mention unlimited coffee refills that went perfectly with our food?

November 29, 2023 on Google

One of the healthiest brunch places that I have ever been to. Never have I ever tried lentil salads with poached eggs topped with pomegranate, feta, avocados and a nutritious side salad!! Very affordable and good service. It’s a small place so make sure to reserve a table beforehand especially on weekends.

September 25, 2023 on Google

Saving grace is good place for a fast breakfast with friends! People there are nice and very welcoming. Eve was our waitress during my visit there. She was very kind and polite. She was very careful with the food she suggested to me as it must be halal, she checked multiple times that my order is done perfectly and with halal ingredients. Overall it was a great experience due to Eve’s hospitality and warm welcoming! Definitely will be going there again soon🥰

June 26, 2023 on Google

Everything from Saving Grace was fresh and delicious. A cute, dainty spot in Toronto that I would recommend that’s affordable for brunch. Our waitress was kind in explaining everything on the menu and helped us decide what to order. For anyone traveling from out of town, note that they only take cash or debit

June 7, 2023 on Google