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The Arch Café/Bar

Restaurant Cafe Bar Breakfast restaurant Cocktail bar Brunch restaurant Lunch restaurant Health food restaurant Dessert restaurant

One of the Top rated Lunch restaurants in Old Toronto


Address

293 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2, Canada

Website

www.thearch.ca

Contact

+1 416-927-7474

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (498 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Michelle L. 3 months ago on Google • 732 reviews New
    Surprised that this restaurant has a 4.7 rating. We notified the staff that we had a reservation, but she took a while to seat us thinking that we walked in. We had to let her know again that we had a reservation. The food items we got were all very low quality. Persian Omelette, French Toast, and Eggs and Bacon, Orange Blossom Latte. All food was very dry and stale, and extremely salty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 irem �. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I got the Persian omelette and it was very tasty! The service was a bit slow but the ambiance in the patio was very good. You can enjoy the time outside while waiting for your food. The plate was filling. If you prefer a light and healthy breakfast, you should stop by :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nathalie M. 6 months ago on Google • 228 reviews
    I was excited to try this place. It has a cozy relaxing atmosphere. The patio in the back is really cute. They had run out of juices so you could not order that anymore. We had their smoked salmon croissant with the soup on the side. That was nice. I had the sausage bowl and I was a bit underwhelmed by it. Very basic. And they forgot to bring me the bread that was supposed to come with it. I only noticed maybe 30 later and had to ask for it. I was expecting more unique flavors. Maybe I did not pick the right dish. We also waited for the bill for quite some time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaghayegh Y. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Excellent Gonabadi omelette. The Persian omelette was great too. The orange blossom latte is a surprisingly nice drink. Above all, the vibe is very inviting and pleasant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suraya W. 9 months ago on Google
    Service was great and the waitress was lovely! Food is delicious and the portions are super generous. Very eclectic menu, delicious coffee, and overall really cute ambience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Parastoo A. 2 months ago on Google • 94 reviews New
    This is my new go-to cafe! The atmosphere is cozy.. the arts, posters, stickers, etc. on the wall makes it a great social cafe/bar where converstaiong are always hot. During the day, it is a cozy cafe with a simple but amazing food menu. I have tried their persian omelet and their lentil soup both are mong my favortites! At night, it transforms to a cozy but vibrant bar with candles and conversations all along. I have tried a couple of their cocktails, which were ok. However, I like their selection of wine and beer better. Their mezza plates are great for just hanging with friends, munching, and drinking.

  • 3/5 Hamed F. 3 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    Visited the Arch and was a bit disappointed. The brunch menu was very limited, and the food quality was mediocre. Opted for the bacon and egg skillet, but it was not what I expected—a basic sunny-side-up egg with bacon on the side. On a positive note, the carrot juice with ice cream was a standout. Hoping for more variety and better execution next time.

  • 5/5 Ashkan 9 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    The food tastes amazing. The orange blossom latte was simply the best flavoured coffee I had so far. Both the Gonabadi omelette and the fig and blue cheese croissants were wonderful. My taste buds are dancing happily

  • 4/5 zahra 10 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Food was incredible. Highly recommend the omelettes for a unique experience. The mushroom bowl was delicious too - very chewy. Reservation staff were accommodating and we recommend reserving if you’re a larger group. The whole time we were there people were coming in and out. Great unique food options and cosy rustic Persian home atmosphere. Went to try the Dutch baby initially but 26 for a small pancake w berries seemed like too much… Service was slow and not considerate, perhaps they were short staffed. Regardless, would recommend it for the food.

  • 4/5 Sherman D. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous little cafe in the Kensington market area. Very cosy patio at the back. Their pistachio rose cake was really very good but a bit on the dry side. Good Americano. The caramel macchiato and vanilla macchiato were good as well.

  • 5/5 Alborz R. 7 months ago on Google
    We were here for a private event. Amazing service and food. The manager and the team did an amazing job and went the extra mile to guarantee that all guests have a good time. The 'bandari' is a must-try. The Middle Eastern platter is also incredible. Also, the backyard is super cute.

  • 5/5 Negin 6 months ago on Google
    Perfect spot to cozy up with fresh Persian pastry and wide variety of drinks. We got pistachio rose cake and orange blossom black tea and loved it. The cake was really tasty and aromatic with perfect level of sweetness

  • 5/5 Kashi H. 5 months ago on Google
    I found this little gen in Kensington market and oh my one of the chillest cafe i have ever been in Toronto. The atmosphere is amazing with relaxing background music, persian decoration all over the place and all different types of sitting arrangements. We had their herbal tea and the pistachio rose cake, both were delightful. They do not rush you at all and many people were there with their laptops to work. Their prices were also cheaper than a Starbucks!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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