emma's country kitchen

really good food - had the classic and my friend got the savoury french toast that was also great. blueberry donut was to die for. did have to wait over an hour on sunday for a table for two, which see pretty standard for this place. very tiny inside. i suggest eating breakfast before you brunch. staff was very friendly also.

service
it was fine, normal stuff. i have nothing to add lols.

parking
i pray you know how to parallel park (look for green p signs).

food
you come here for the food and i say this because brunch/breakfast here is godly. first of all, the classic breakfast is amazing. i almost ordered it but opted for the quiche because it looked so good online. the quiche is not bad but i think it would have tasted better with spinach, perhaps i’m not a big fan of squash. the sides/pastry of the quiche is very crunchy and is super tasty. the content (egg and squash) are okay, but not something i would eat again. for the side, i chose quinoa and i kind of regretted it because it felt a bit dry. the dish itself was fine, but nothing mind-blowing. now we move onto the big breakfast…it was stellar. to start, the eggs look like perfection. the scrambled eggs were organized and didn’t look all spread out on the dish. it was also fluffy when i tasted it, they probably used milk (?) and cooked it at the right temperature and time. the bacon is so big, not a lot of fat, and the right amount of crispiness on the sides. the potatoes, sooooooo good. this dish is the bomb (a happy kind of explosion in the mouth!).

*i just want to add that the menus do change (not sure if it’s a daily basis). their famous donuts are not available on weekdays and from what i’ve heard it is super packed on weekends. i do plan on coming back for these though lol.*

was pleasant the small details were amazingly taken into consideration. the bun was lightly toasted and the flavors blended well, fries had a nice crunch, but that didn't last as long as they were super thin. service was a bit intrusive but very caring. overall great recommendation and a good place to bring friends, family, and lovers.

will come back with friends for donuts soon enough!

we went for a late breakfast at emma's country kitchen...on a weekday. (i had the day off...yay me...sometimes it's good to be off on a random day!)  i've wanted to try this place for a while now but emma's country kitchen is in the west end near st. clair and dufferin where we usually find restaurants in this area a bit out of the way to get to.  but, we're glad to have finally made our way there as it was well worth it!

emma’s serves their famous ‘donuts’ only on weekends and they supposedly go quick, so we were in line before they were even open for service. even though to was that empty. take no chances and whatnot. food: it’s a serious business.

this breakfast and lunch restaurant is always busy, especially on weekends. try and order ahead or arrive as early as possible since they don’t take reservations in advance and always sell out of their most popular baked goods (doughnuts, biscuits etc). the décor is quaint with everything from an outdoor wicker picnic basket on display behind their counter to a chandelier made entirely of silver spoons and forks. the staff is friendly and quick, a very enjoyable experience.

i found out about emma's country kitchen from the show you gotta eat here...their brunch is quite nice and worth the wait, but next time i would be prepared to go there early.

donuts highly over-rated.. so much hype for nothing.. cinnamon pancakes good...but they charged me for extra syrup and did not tell me when i asked for it. and very noisy... and washroom door was open throughout our brunch...looking at a toilet, well... yuck !! over-rated...won't be going back. i'll figure out how to make these pancakes myself..

simply amazing. while the lines can be long it is worth the wait. every item is fresh from the fresh squeezed oj to the house cured meats. wow. while the stuffed french toast was great.... the cinnamon pancakes... from heaven. simply the best pancakes i have ever had. our only disappointment was the donuts were sold out. but we will be back!!

on our second visit it was almost as good. the homemade sausage was a bit overcooked. the cinnamon pancakes were not as flavourful as last time. but the homemade donuts. wow. almost as good as glory hole for best in the city. will be back again... and again... and again....

egg's benny here i come. i love emma's country kitchen but get there early as they are busy.

i rarely go out for breakfast and when i do,its usually for eggs benedict and i love how they do them. everything there is scratch made and the biscuit they serve it on is delish. you won't need to eat again until dinner! i love the potatoes they serve alongside. i honestly can't complain. because they use fresh food, good quality meats you just can't beat it.

it's a great little spot serving up great food! give it a try.

i don’t really know what else to say. it’s quaint, it’s well-priced, and it’s a great place to go for breakfast, lunch or brunch. for many, its lack of significant wow factor may be a deterrent for traveling to an isolated restaurant in the morning. however, if you live in the neighbourhood, it may just become of of your go-to spots!

emma’s country kitchen is a no-frills, exactly-as-advertised little restaurant. the first photo highlights a simple b.l.t. sandwich ($5), served with a choice of fresh, homemade bread and tied together with a bit of aioli that eric ordered. i decided to get a slightly heartier option, pictured in the second photo, and ordered the breakfast biscuit ($5.5). this is a rich, homemade buttermilk biscuit served with an over-easy egg, cheddar, and choice of meat (sausage is pictured). eric and i both a side of red skin roasted potatoes ($3) which were tossed in coarse sea salt and thyme and really quite delicious.

the flowers in a mason jar on every table are just one of the many adorable “country charms” that make this place stand out from other places in the big city. while this restaurant may not stand out as being particularly creative or different in a more rural setting, in toronto, it kind of is a true novelty. plus, if you want to take a little of the country charm home, there is also a great selection of frozen treats (portioned cookie dough, soups etc) and baked goods that all feature their signature red and white gingham and/or brown paper bag packaging.

i don’t really know what else to say. it’s quaint, it’s well-priced, and it’s a great place to go for breakfast, lunch or brunch. for many, its lack of significant wow factor may be a deterrent for traveling to an isolated restaurant in the morning. however, if you live in the neighbourhood, it may just become of of your go-to spots!

final note: i hear they also have great doughnuts!

the food is good but they do not have a large selection . the honey oat whole grain bread is to die for too!

even though we were on a tight schedule and knew that emma’s country kitchen didn’t take reservations, every bite was worth being 10 minutes late. at 1pm on a saturday, the restaurant was busy. the dining room itself was small, cozy, seated about 30 people with only one or two large tables. we ended up sitting at the front window and baked in the sun. despite the line outside, we didn’t feel rushed and the meal was relaxed.

like most torontonians brunch has become not only one of my favourite meals, but one of my favourite weekend pastime activities. on a rather chilly spring morning, i ventured out with my sweetheart on st. clair west to emma's country kitchen. this is not a fancy place by any means - the name says it all. but the moment you walk into emma's country kitchen you feel like you're at home. coffee or tea and the newspaper were offered immediately even though we had to wait for our table. the wait wasn't long but i was disappointed to learn most of the daily specials were sold out. if you want a chance at trying anything this place is famous for get there early! i had the classic breakfast and was delighted by the homemade biscuits and sausage that accompanied my plate. if you love brunch as much as i do visit emma's country kitchen.