Melanie’s Bistro & Patisserie

A local favourite in the east end! Service is great. The staff listens to dietary restrictions and if something isn’t to satisfaction, they will remake it. One of dishes were really spicy and the staff remade it for us.
They currently have a special where you can choose an appetizer (anything except the crab cakes, shrimps, or sweet potato fries), a main (anything except for the steak), and a dessert for $ 28. If you want the crab cakes or sweet potato fries, they are willing to give it as a side (smaller portion– one crab cake vs three etc.). There’s another option where you can pick the steak and either one appetizer or dessert for $ 32. We all opted for the $ 28 meal cause it’s a good deal. Even if you get a la carte, the deal is cheaper! Well as long as you don’t want three crab cakes ;)
The food was delicious. Is a fusion of Canadian, Italian (kind of), and asian. I had beet salad, cod, and mixed berries cake. Sooo yummy. Others had salmon and noodles, pasta, spicy lamb meatball, spiced game meat ragu, and chocolate cake. Overall, the food was tasty and cooked pretty well. Presentation was ok as well. The menu isn’t extensive, but it had something for everyone.

First visit to Melanie’s Bistro. I was very impressed with the food and friendly staff. I had the traditional breakfast, added a third egg, and chose bacon. It was done perfectly. Over easy eggs were perfect, and their bacon was thin and crispy without being burnt or crusty. The potatoes reminded me of the way my grandmother used to make them, so that was a fun memory recall for me. And the salad had slivers of apple which added an extra freshness to an already tasty side. Coffee was good too. The only complaint I have was that their service on the Sunday Brunch time was a bit slow. Overall very happy with this experience. I’ll definitely be returning.

Earlier today my parents were in Toronto and I thought I’d treat them to this very rare «needle in a haystack» restaurant. Having lived along the danforth, and in the general area for over 3 years, I can say undoubtedly that this place is a rare find for its location. Its location is a slight contrast to that of Greek Town (west end of Danforth), where you would expect to find this place.
Located less than a 10 min walk from Woodbine subway station, Melanie’s Bistro sits among some interesting but not unappealing eclectic stores. There’s a barber shop, coffee shop, ice cream shop, a few mechanic shops, and various other stores close by.
Melanie’s Bistro has some of the best food I’ve tasted in quite some time from an independent business owner. Food is presented in modern style, on nice plates, trays and bowls. Napkins encompass the cutlery in a classy style. Although the food portions are smaller than elsewhere, the taste is quite exceptional. Staff cooked my meal tonight to my dietary needs (I’m allergic to Tomatoes), and I really appreciate how they handled my request and needs. The staff, particularly the owner ‘Melanie’ is quite friendly, professional, kind and attentive. Price wise it leans only very slightly towards the more expensive side, relative to portion size, which I think is its only downfall. The front patio is quite small and seems to be only able to seat 8.
This place is perfect for a nice family outing, or an intimate dinner with your other half (or friend), but it’s not a party or rowdy place. Enjoy!

My family have been going to Melanie’s since it opened and we’re very happy it’s stayed open. The food is always excellent and we’ve never been disappointed. It’s our go-​to place for special family occasions and Mother’s Day brunch. Melanie, the owner/​host is so friendly and welcoming, she always stops by to chat and catch up. My children love the sweet potato fries and the dressing on the side, is very tasty. The pastas and meat entrees are always fresh and delicious and the presentation is always wonderful. My daughter and I always order the crème brulee, it’s absolutely wonderful as are all of their desserts.

NStopped in to this neighbourhood restaurant as I was strolling the Danforth one Friday afternoon. The lunch special of a cheeseburger, salad or soup du jour along with ½ pint of Mill Street beer for $ 10.00 seemed too good to be true. Sat on the patio and ordered. Water and beer were promptly served and after a bit of a wait an apology was given for the length of time my order was taking to arrive. Apparently the kitchen was working on a very large take — out order. Since I was not on a hurry and the sunshine was so lovely I did not mind. Also, the apology and explanation went a long way with very thoughtful customer service instead of being left waiting and wondering where my food was.
I also ordered fries on the side for an extra $ 4.00.
Food arrives and looks amazing and delicious. Thick juicy patty with lovely melted cheddar. Salad on the side had a very tasty dressing which seemed to be balsamic, olive oil and mustard seed. The fries although seemed to me a small amount for the price were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just the way I like them.
The burger had a very tasty flavor and was very juicy.
The deal is a great one and would most certainly go back. Love to see the owner and chef come out to say hello and ask me how everything was.

Love love love this place.
The staff is very friendly and the food …
I will honestly say I rarely finish my meal, and this is one of the very few places I want to lick the plate.
Food is always fresh, they even put caviar on your breakfast eggs ??
The freshly squeezed OJ mimosas are delicious.
I highly recommend this place

Melanie’s has a simple, delicious menu. The service is consistently on target. The daily soup specials are interesting and perfectly crafted. The garden salad changes slightly from day to day to reflect available veggies… also delicious. And always fresh. We have been here several times for lunch or brunch and everything hits the spot. We will be back for dinner.
«Melanie» (or the owner) is gracious, professional and always checks in with patrons to ensure they are satisfied.
Our go to favourite lunch is the curry chicken wrap … One of my favourite lunches anywhere in the city.
The restaurant is comfortable and casual and if the venue had a more unique character this would be a five star review all the way.
One of the best on the danforth for sure.
So shortly after posting this review, we went here for dinner. OMG Dinner is ten times as good as lunch. The food is fresh and delicious and the plates are perfectly paired. Flawlessly presented. And clearly prepared with great skill.
I had the shrimp linguine — an instant new favourite for me. My wife had the salmon. Both of us raved about our experience. I truly would have licked the plate if I were alone.
Unbelievably good food. Friendly. Simple. Honest. Tasty. And dessert??? Prepared in house. Off the charts.
Décor still needs an overhaul. A 10k face lift would totally change the experience. But I’m upping my rating to five stars despite this. The food and service are just that good.

The menu and thoughtful wine selection feel upscale but everything is reasonably priced and it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere.
Have tried just about everything. Great food.
Melanie and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
Seems to be a neighbourhood favourite with lots of regulars.

The food here is really good. Great local spot and it’s owned by a husband and wife pair (chef & pastry chef!). I’ve been here for brunch, lunch, and dinner and each time I was not disappointed. Most recently I had the mixed mushroom tart and it is mushroomy, garlicky, creamy heaven. Perfect for an appetizer but they seriously need to consider making it bigger to be a main it’s that good.
I understand all the below reviews ‘service is a little slow’ but sorry fellow reviewers you all need to relax. This is a dine-​in experience not fast food, quality over speed should always win out. Also, this is a small local spot they simply don’t employ double the amount of wait staff just so they can shave a few minutes on your food delivery — again, it’s a small local spot not the keg, relax enjoy a night out!
4 stars and not 5 because some items although very tasty are a little pricey for what you get. Along with my mushroom tart (yum) I had the Strozzapreti pasta (spicy pasta with lamb meatballs) the dish was a good portion packed with great flavour but the lamb meatballs were really small (like mini mini meatballs) and there were only a few which was kind of a bummer.
Finally, the Carrot cake. Get it.

Food is just wonderful here. Service however isn’t quite the same caliber. Waitresses were not very attentive and slow to react.

All very average. Been three times now, last two times were very average, leaving at three stars based on decent first visit.

The was my first time here and it was an average experience. I got the huevos rancheros and it was delicious, just very small portions! After I was done eating I was still a bit hungry. My hubby got the Belgian waffles which surely did not full him what so ever. Food presentation was beautiful! I gave 3 stars because of the long wait to be seated and the amount of time it took for our food to arrive which was a half hour wait. Staff were average but nice when you spoke to them. You could tell they were busy. I’d probably come back in the future at a less busy time when I’m not starving.

Nice and small setting. Spend some cozy time. Food is 5 STAR similar to the one you get from hotel restaurant. Highly recommended. Will come again.

I’ve been here for brunch a few times. They make Good but strong coffee. I had the crab cake Benny once here and the other times I had the newfie breakfast… The Newfie breakfast is one of my all time favourite meals. I have to say that the kitchen can be very slow at Times. We waited for over 30 minutes for our meal today so don’t go there if you’re in a rush to get out.

I want to love this place but it’s just not happening. Our brunch today was really underwhelming. Nothing terrible about it, but lacking passion. It was not worth the price nor the surprisingly long wait. This would be excellent food if it was being served by a hospital.

I love this place! It’s cozy, and the food is delicious. Melanie is very friendly and personally makes sure her guests are happy. Love it here and will come back again and again!

If your looking for a nice little café/​bistro that’s laid back, with great food at a great price this is the place. The food is simple and really good, with just the right size menu — they know what they’re doing.
Every time we go, the tenure staff is always friendly, attentive and relaxed. We’ve been probably 5 – 10 times in the past year and sampled most of the menu. Their burger is phenomenal and their brunch French Toast is amazing! Its great for couples and family’s. The environment is kind of minimal and trendy but also welcoming.
The owner is always walking around, helping the wait staff and walking with the guests.

I’m hesitant to write this as I don’t want the word to spread too much. I like to think of this place as my little brunch secret. While I haven’t made it for dinner the brunch is fantastic! I’ve tried a couple of the items and would rank each one five stars. A little off the beaten path but certainly worth the trip.

Fantastic burgers!!! The homemade patties are generous, and have the perfect fat content. Top it off with crisp bacon and cheese, accompanied by some of the best home fries I’ve had in a while, and you have the makings of a great brunch.
Service could be friendlier but otherwise a good experience.

Wow! At firs glance I thought «there’s nothing special about this place». Small, family owned, charming, meh. Yet as the meal progressed I was more and more impressed. The dishes were well composed and excellently done, my croque Madame was delicious! Service was charmingly simple and straight forward. Brunch was a huge success and we look forward to coming for dinner some time.