Joy Bistro

Had a reservation there today for a birthday brunch. The place is closed, windows covered in paper! Why are they taking reservations on Unilocal

i’ve been here several times. the food is great, the staff are very polite and trying hard and the venue is really nice. i like coming here, especially when the patio is open. i have a small child and the staff are very accommodating. it can get pretty busy on the weekends, but it’s worth the wait.

I met my friend here for brunch yesterday, and while the room and service were warm, I can’t say the same thing for my entrée.
I ordered the scramble, my friend the omlette and split a kale Caesar as an app. All three dishes arrived at once, and my eggs were tepid and devoid of seasoning. The beans were okay and the serving of bacon was paltry — less than two full pieces. I didn’t complain as I ate it all (I was starving!) but it was a disappointment nonetheless.
The kale Caesar wasn’t particularly caesar-​like (olives as a garnish?) but the pork belly was a nice touch.
Despite the kind service I probably won’t go back: The food wasn’t good enough to merit a second visit.

Waited 20 minutes for a table while there were tables open right in front of us. Servers and the hostess passed by several times without acknowledging. Hostess sat another table who arrived after we did with no explanation. Typically a good spot but I won’t be back anytime soon.

The food was different and Okay. Went for lunch heard it was better for dinner and break
They give you suggested tipping prices on the machines 15%, 20%, and 25%

Went here two weeks ago with 3 friends for a birthday brunch. I had made reservations and we were seated upstairs. The place has nice ambiance. Food was very good. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was probably the best of the bunch. We also had the Leslieville eggs Benedict which was okay… (I’ve had better) and the Joy scrambler which was alright. Neither of the last two orders were served with toast (that is extra $$$). We also ordered mimosas; white cranberry was better than the strawberry and pineapple (imho). I’m not really into caesers but my friend who ordered one said the Sriracha caeser was good.
All in all, this place has decent food. The price was typical for brunch, we spent about $ 100 (for four people). Service on the other hand… was pretty horrible. We were missing a glass. We didn’t get water refills, hot sauce or extra pickles when we asked our server (several times). We actually had to ask a different server for a fourth glass and for more water. So I don’t know if this is typical customer service but it was a big turn off. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again.

I’ve been to Joy bistro many times over the past few years and still have mixed feelings about it.
Pros:
— Brunch is great, they do it right, the food is on point.
— The patios are very nice. I prefer the one to the east as they have comfy chairs
— Most of the time, service is pretty good
–They take reservations and can accommodate large groups and requests
–If they’re doing summerlicious, the value of the food is great
— The fish tacos are pretty good :)
Cons:
–Dinner meals never seem as good as their brunch
–They don’t do anything special for birthdays which is too bad since I’ve been there numerous times for birthdays
–The restaurant is small inside when the patio isn’t in use. There aren’t that many chairs and tables on the main floor without taking at least 1 step — so if you are going with an elderly person, make sure it’s in your reservation request

Salmon with vanilla yogurt (not coriander flavoured) and near raw squash was weird. «Apple crumble» is clearly microwaved granola from breakfast with chunks of barely cooked apple and some dried mango/​apricot thrown in. Chef is creative, but dishes are a bit shoe string for the price. Good meaty hamburger, frites though. Love their eggs Benny.

Excellent brunch… lots of gluten free options and some well presented twists on standard breakfast fare.

Beautiful Sunday morning and we were the neighbourhood to run an errand. Saw Joy Bistro and figured we’d give it a whirl. First impressions are that it’s clean and cozy (we were snuggled in between two other twosomes). Server was attentive and prompt. Two thumbs up!
We both decided upon the Leslisville Eggs Benedict. The food presentation was wonderful, two thumbs up.
So I start to eat and get a wee taste of each of the components ketchup free, all very nice indeed but as an addict I need my ketchup, guess what? It’s homemade! One thumb up (the wife’s not a fan of ketchup ;))
Two full bellies, two empty plates, two happy customers, two thumbs up. We’ll be back
HOT BREAKING NEWS! a few moments after I posted this review I was approached by our wonderful server who enquired if I was «Nigel» I confirmed my identity and she advised they were going to send us home with a wee treat, now don’t you all go expecting this but it shows they read the reviews and care about the customer. The power of positive works people. Be nice!

Let me just say that they had the best apple cider in all of the GTA.
We got lucky, there was no lineup we came into the elegance of the old Château crossed with some new Belgian flair. The food was five out of five across-​the-​board we tried two different Benedict meals, and one breakfast sandwich.

Great space, patio is large and beside a park, so it gives you a Brooklyn NY vibe, the menu has a great selection, and the food is always quality. Price is decent and co petite with other nearby places.
The brunch is one one of my favourites, busy, but not insane.

This is a nice spot in the City. The food was really good and had a unique flare. However, the server needed to be much more personable. By the end of our meal our babbling baby forced her to crack a smile.
Will definitely go back

I think is a solid place for brunch or grabbing a drink
I’ve had anew years meal here once I wasn’t impressed with but the brunch is always pretty, well presented, nice service etc.
I’ll be back

Came here for lunch today and was seated while I waited for my friend to join me. I asked about the rotating tap and never heard back. It was a weekday afternoon.
The menu looked alright but lacked in terms of offering anything unique. Finally, it smelled a bit like a «bar» in here. Not very appetizing!

Had a nice snack here on one of the patios. Brilliant. Best fries I’ve ever had with a lovely textured and exciting house made ketchup. In addition, had the Korean Fried Chicken, also great.

The location is great, but surfers try but the kitchen always disappoints. Just waited Half an hour in the empty restaurant on the Friday evening for a mistake that was overdone x3 I ordered medium rare, no wonder it took so long.
This is the third or fourth time I have been really disappointed here and wasted a nice dining opportunity
Thankfully, I had room on the empty patio to sit as the main dining room smelled like beer and urine.
Whoever owns this place really needs to get back to basics and start paying attention or they will be, like most restaurants, out of business soon enough.

If you love eggs benedict, then pleeeeeease for your taste buds’ sakes try joy bistro!
Positives:
–the food is fantastic
–optimal patio space (they have two separate patios) — one facing Jimmie Simpson (a park), one with a bit more privacy
–there’s an upstairs they use mostly for private events, I believe
–did I mention you should try the eggs benedict?
–due to larger seating area, much shorter (if any) line than other comparable restaurants in the area (eg lady marmalade and bonjour brioche)
–cheap drinks (under $ 5 before 7pm)
Negatives:
–when it’s busy, food may take a while. Twice I’ve had to wait 30+ minutes. But at least when it’s arrived it’s delicious! And if you’re in good company then you might not mind so much (:

I haven’t been to this place for quite some time but I was pleasantly surprised when we dropped in with a group of 7 moms.
The service was amazing. They accommodated us with high chairs, stroller parking, and messy babies.
They served us a complimentary chocolate waffle with whipped cream and butterscotch drizzle. This tasted heavenly. There were unlimited coffee refills and the food was good. I ordered the burger and fries and it was fresh, well seasoned, good overall.
The bill was under $ 20 for lunch. Would definitely go back.

Since moving to Corktown, my fiancé and I have been eating along while we explore the gems in the neighbourhood. So we have decided to stop by Joy Bistro for Summerlicious last night — $ 25 for 3 courses: D (still going on until July 20, 2014).
Two beautiful patios to choose from. More dining space upstairs and can accommodate special functions — there was a wedding going on last night too ;) Joy Bistro also had a nice drink menu. The cider and fruit beers got me excited — the grapefruit beer tasted great lol.
We both ordered Wild Boar Terrine to start. Never knew what wild boar taste like, and to my surprise, it actually tasted like tuna LMAO! I enjoyed the sweet chutney and the pickled mushrooms, which complimented well with the meat.
The mains fell a bit short. I was so excited to see Goat Shoulders on the menu. But the goat was under seasoned and slightly overcooked. Thank goodness the mini potatoes and the green beans helped to give more flavour the dish. We also ordered PEI mussels as our second main. Very tasty tomato broth paired with a couple thick-​cut toasted bread; however, not all of the mussels were cooked thoroughly… bottom ones remained closed :(
The highlight of the night would probably be the dessert :) Instead of choosing one out of the three, we got all three: D How sweet of them! We had a slice of the flourless chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream in a cone, and a lemon mousse.
Overall, it was still an enjoyable meal. Service was attentive. Love the patio :) I would definitely come back for drinks with my girls!