maha's

maha's (@mahasbrunch) is an egyptian brunch spot that i have been meaning to visit for a while but was discourage a few time when i saw the line up outside, this past weekend with the extra hour we finally went. no reservation but we waited for around 30-40 mins for a table of 2 at around 11am sunday, a very reasonable wait time but be warned that the space is rather small, so i won't recommend for party of more than 4 people.

this is a truly great egyptian breakfast cuisine. the ambiance and music is very authentic. the service was very friendly and flexible. i asked for the cairo special and it was everything that my mom used to put for our family on the breakfast table, i have requested as well the batenjan that is offer in the menu as a sandwich, i requested if i can get it as a side dish, for which the chef made me a very yummy and well presented dish ( see pictures). i scored 4, i would have scored 5 if i didn't wait 45 minutes to get my food which is a bit on the long wait side specially with 2 other tables arriving after me and receiving their order before.

waited an hour to get a table on the weekend but the brunch was well worth the wait. the menu has the classic egyptian dishes and they were authentic. the felafel are a must-try. every food item tasted great, but portions were quite small for the price. downside about this place is the wait time and that the staff don't seem to know egyptian cuisine well enough to make recommendations.

amazing food ! great vibe .. must try the egyptian tea they offer along with the cairo classic ! best for brunch on a saturday morning !

this place was such a nice surprise and a place we will definitely return to.

the only downside here is that the place is super small and gets crowded so you will wait.

the food options are plentiful and all delicious with something for everyone. we liked the egg dishes, eggplant, sausage, appetizers, soup etc. it was all good and the people that work there and own the place are great :)

highly recommend for brunch! too bad they don't have a more central location.

if you are looking for a unique brunch spot that serves delicious, hearty dishes, then this is the place to try. egyptian breakfasts are such a delightful change from the standard brunch cuisine. i had the cairo classic, and i really liked the homemade pita and crispy falafel that came with it. i had a bite of my friend's plate of cumin home fries and they were nicely spiced. the honey-cardamom latte was divine, but i was disappointed that they couldn't serve us turkish coffee when it's busy. unfortunately, i'll likely never get to try it here because i'll only ever be able to come on a weekend (when it's busy). other than that, the staff was friendly and the vibe was great.

loved it. was delicious and so so fresh. the bread was actually to die for! falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. was super hot though.

the food here is great! it's nice to have something different for brunch.

i had the sunny eggs foole and my dining partner had the cairo classic. both were great, if a little heavy for a hot summers day.

my only criticisms are that its so hot in there (do not sit next to the window, on the raised part, if you can avoid it) and it does take a while to get your food.

really looking forward to coming back on a cold winters day - it will hit the spot for sure!

best hazelnut latte in t dot, must try. cairo breakfast is refreshing, something different for brunch on sats.

no ac so come prepared for it. pita bread homemade, must try. most dishes a bit salty, because you have to dip pita bread to balance flavors. recommended.

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last night was food share's 6th annual recipe for change at the st lawrence market and boy, was it a great night. 30 local chefs, a couple of breweries, some wine, amazing silent auctions and the chance to eat your face off for the greater good. someone tweeted something like "eat the change that you want to be" in regards to this event, which made me jealous because i didn't think of it first. i will write about the event and about all of the amazing things that food share does for the city, as well as telling you all of the ways that you can still contribute, either with your time or your money or both.

sunny eggs & foole w/turkish coffee.

food is very good!!! the place is small but lots of light. it is pretty full with locals as of 11am. i think that says a lot. the turkish coffee is delicious & i could have 3. yummy smells wafting from the kitchen...egyption music in the background...i will be back 

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maha's is in my neighborhood and i've been seeing a lot of good reviews so i had to check it out. got here at 9:15 on a sunday morning and it was already full since the place was quite small. i was told it would be a 15-20 min wait for a table of 2. i ended up waiting 15 min which is not bad. groups that came later waited longer.

i ordered the cairo classic and my friend had the sunny eggs and foole. it took about 25-30 min for the food to arrive. when the dishes came, both of our dishes looked very similar with mine having hard boiled eggs and hers with sunny side up. i enjoyed my dish though it was very filling. there was a lot of beans which reminded me of having chili. my dish also had a falafel which we both enjoyed.

we also ordered the honey-cardamom latte. this had an interesting flavour. you can taste the cardamom but it wasn't overwhelming spiced. my first few sips didn't have a lot of sweetness as the honey stayed near the bottom of my cup, making the last few sips very sweet.

i have never had egyptian cuisine before. overall it was an enjoyable brunch but do be prepared to wait if you come on a weekend.

very busy on a sunday afternoon.... but worth the wait. very tasty, fresh easy to eat food. tried the cairo classic and the basturma classic on a recommendation from the waiter. will be back for sure to try the sandwiches. would have been nice to have been offered a small nibble at the table after waiting an hour for a table... my only complaint.

do not come here on a weekend. the place was rammed. the guy told us the wait was 15 minutes. we waited 30 min. no one ahead of us got a table yet and three other groups waiting left. barely anyone sitting had food. do not come here on a weekend. this place is clearly not ready to handle to volume or hype.

i went to maha's this past sunday for brunch. it is a quaint little egyptian place and there was a small line up out the door. the service was a little slow because of the volume but the food was wonderful. really enjoyed the cardamon latte, hummus, falafel (one of the best i've had) and basturma scramble.