Karine’s

This place has everything going for it: Prime Location, Very inexpensive and Great Food. I love finding vegan and/​or vegetarian exclusive places in toronto, and this one has become one of my new favourites. I usually grab breakfast here from time to time, and it’s easy for me since its inside the food court. Great stuff

Love this gem, best place to grab some some delicious vegan food at a low fare. Everything on the menu’s amazing, there’s a ton of options. Try their banana bread! The best part is the service, they’re so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back here all the time.

Looking for a place for a good breakfast, we made the trek from our HQ to Karines. It is in a food court. The staff is super happy and energetic. The menu is large and, once you figure it out, pretty easy to read.
We had a classic and a Benedict. My wife was a little put off by the vinegar that flavored her eggs, but the sauce was good. The raw garlic on the garlic fries was a little much for us both. My food, with the meats, was tasty. Both meals came with a generous portion of fruit, which was good. I also had the watermelon juice, which I quite enjoyed. I can see why the place is well-​liked.
It’s definitely worth stopping in, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan, as the selection caters to almost any taste, and parties with mixed dining needs are bound to find something they like.

I love this place! Delicious vegan options and Karine herself is always really friendly.

I never would have thought that I would be writing a review about a restaurant in a food court, but Karine’s is a first for me — a food court find!
Located in the Village by the Grange Food Court, Karine’s is a fantastic little place to grab some really good and really well priced food. The menu is colour coded for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options so everybody can easily find something delicious. They even put tablecloths on the nearest tables, which is an indication of just how much they separate themselves from the rest of the food court denizens.
I had the supreme breakfast, gluten free version, and I was thoroughly impressed by my feast. It comes with eggs, peameal, bacon, ham and real sausage, plus possibly the best gluten free pancakes I have ever had. Add on a soup (I had the lentil, yum!) and a salad, and you have enough food to satisfy everybody short of Paul Bunyan.
I still can’t get over how just good this place is and just how poor a location it is in. But if you happen to be nearby, you have to check it out.

This place is amazing! Karines supreme is delicious and you get 5 items. I got it with the pesto tofu and it was amazing. The pancakes and waffles are super fluffy for being vegan. This place is in the food court but the food is fresh an delicious! I definitely recommend this place.

The workers here are always super pleasant! I love when the woman owner calls me babe lol it’s just a nice vibe there. They have $ 5 breakfast which is super worth it. I usually get the garlic fries (smell amazing and are strangely addictive) scrambled eggs, sausage (THE BEST) and fruit. As long as you don’t get a take out box, the total is exactly $ 5. Such a good deal. This place is actually in a food court, but don’t let that turn you off. They have their own tables and it isn’t too packed either. It’s right at my school — so students are always around. I haven’t branched out much with other item choices but I definitely want to keep eating at Karine’s after I graduate. Cheap breakfast that has very good presentation and is more than filling. There are a lot of healthy and vegan choices as well.

DO NOT have the waffles there. I ordered it this morning and it was rock hard and inedible. I had a hard time cutting through it with a knife.
The servers were very friendly and the atmosphere was good. But I will not be coming back.
My wife’s breakfast was french toast which was better than the waffles, but nothing great.
Just as an FYI, it’s a food court location. But waffles should be edible.

Enjoyed the supreme breakfast with meat. Had a nice variety of fruit, salad, French toast, toast, bacon, sausage, peameal. Everything was tasty, just found my eggs very dry and the salad dressing much too overwhelming (it’s a thick mustard dressing) so next time I will simply ask for no dressing or on the side. Also would’ve like some syrup for my French toast but I didn’t try asking so maybe I could have got some if I asked.
Everything tasted fresh and «homemade».
Also friendly kind service.
Everything looked clean and well organized.
Very well priced and affordable.
I will definitely return to try other stuff on the menu. The supreme breakfast was a lot of food.
Great places for vegetarians– lots of delicious looking veggie options.

This place is like a gem you wished you found about a long time ago. You have to try this place. Seriously.
Situated in a somewhat busy foodcourt, you cant miss this place because they have such a «vibe» going on.
The portions for their dishes are adequate to large and everything is fresh tasting. and the menu is fairly cheap so you really cant go wrong with anything you order and would enjoy the simplicity of the food prepared.
And the service though… WOW. Such nice people who work there… especially the older cashier lady who was so nice to us and every end of a sentence she would say «darling» or «baby» to you as an endearment. you’ll know when you see her. lol She’s awesome.
And they ONLY take cash unfortunately.
I do recommend this place for sure!

In a cool food court that’s connected to OCAD. Great people and great breakfast food. Totally recommend.

This is the cutest little place! It is also the perfect example of an good experience heavily depending on great service. The food was very normal and pretty cheap. The overall atmosphere and theming was really nice. However, the staff was super friendly, nice and very very welcoming. No complaints!
Be mindful that they take cash only!

Had really high expectations from friends who would not stop singing praises.
Food was average, and I really wasn’t expecting the stark food court atmosphere that prevails here. Ordered french toast which turned out slightly raw and eggy, coffee was marginal.

Many many years ago, the Village on the Grange was home to a most unusual restaurant. It was called Ginsberg and Wong; a family spot that offered Jewish-​style deli and Jewish-​style Chinese food on different sides of the same menu. The concept was unique, and I imagine if it had been located in Thornhill it would have done tremendous business, especially on Christmas eve. Sadly, it was not to be.
Some might say that the spirit of Ginsberg and Wong lives on through the eclectic offerings in the food court that now dominates the VoG. If your tastes, like Carmen Sandiego, run across the globe, chances are you’ll find something here you haven’t tried before. Most places are indy outposts; a few mini-​chains, and of course, the odd multi-​national corporation (McFlurries rock, don’t judge).
One of the best options is Karines, whiich may or may not have more than one location, and for $ 5 serves one of the best breakfasts in the city. They also serve a fine selection of vegan items, fresh salads and hearty soups… but I can make salad or soup when I get home. I rarely have time for a full breakfast spread.
And what a spread it is. Start with coffee. Seriously. Because it’s good, and unlike the aforementioned multinational corporation, they offer free refills. I’m sure it’s awesome for the local OCAD kids, but also helps the grizzled adults. It’s regularly hot and fresh, if a lighter roast than I’d brew myself.
The plate itself is a thing of beauty.
Eggs any way you like, but generally a bit overcooked unless you specify (I like my scrambled eggs on the runny side).
Bacon is brunt to hell as requested, or opt for sausage grilled to crispy-​skinned perfection and sliced on the bias.
Did you order a side of fruit or a glass of OJ? No? Good. You get a trip through the produce section with your order, anyway. We’re talking full on fruit salad, all ripe and bursting with healthy goodness-​less a garnish than a dessert in and of itself, occasionally featuring exotics like star fruit or dragon fruit. It’s the best thing this side of Cora’s, for less than half the price of their breakfast place.
To balance all those anti-​oxidants, one needs some deep-​fried free radicals, and Karine’s is happy to oblige. Enter properly francais skinny, amber frites in mass quantities, perfect for spearing into over-​easy egg yolk, or dousing in one of their selection of hot sauces (this alone is worth a star), or, if you must, in ketchup.
If you’re feeling dangerous, you can order them tossed with raw garlic and chopped parsley, which makes them fierce enough to forgo the hot sauce (and probably means you’ll be Netflix-​and-​chilling alone for the evening).
If you’re a breakfast fiend, you should go to Karine’s. If not, find some other excuse and go anyway. Vive la difference.

Saturday Brunch!
Totally a fan, would come back fo’sho. Quality healthy food served by some real cool folks for a great price.
AMBIANCE/​SERVICE
+Tucked away in the OCAD food court, Karine’s is full of vibrancy in an otherwise bare landscape. It is at once homely and kitschy. The counter is crowded with fresh fruit for smoothies, baked goods, multi-​coloured cups stacked atop of one another against the backdrop of appealing stock photos. The restaurant’s sign hangs from the ceiling and to the left of it is a chandelier which illuminates a spotlight review on this place.
+The women here are spirited, lively and just down-​right awesome! Their smiles are infectious and welcoming. Gives you the type of impression that you are well taken care of :)
FOOD ($ 12)
+Egg-​white omelette with avocado, fresh fruit, salad, 2 pieces of rye bread and freshly-​squeezed grapefruit juice: healthy, delicious, and super affordable

This place was my JAM when I was at OCAD. I remember the first time I got the 6 $ to-​go combo and I didn’t look back. You get the biggest portions and it’s always so tasty. Everything also comes with a heaping pile of fruits so yay for healthy eats!
You must try their lentil soup. It is so good to have in the colder months or when you’re sick, or just in general, it’s that good.
On weekends when most places aren’t open in the Grange they are and they even put cute little tablecloths on the ugly old food court tables around them. How cute is that?
Also the staff is probably my favourite part. Super sweet ladies. Who doesn’t love being called baby and getting 10 000 compliments while ordering food? So much love for this place!

This place was nice for breakfast and brunch but now they have significantly raised the costs. I loved their breakfast wrap of sausage, egg and cheese that came with garlic fries for only $ 5 but now it is a veggie wrap with fries for $ 5 and there are time restrictions and not available on the weekends. The owner is very charming and is always trying to up sell you for the pricey options. They are okay compared to what was offered. Another popular dish is their lentils soup but I’m not a fan of lentils!
I would not recommend the French toast, it was awful. Though it did say gluten free, that could be why.

Come here for under $ 10 breakfast with a heaping side of motherly love. Maggie the owner will greet you by name if you come less often than you’d feel for her to rmbr ur name. Her memory is amazing.
Aside from the warm atmosphere the food is good, lots of options: vegan, pancakes, soup, juices.
Many come for the All Day Breakfast option: 2 eggs, salad/​garlic fries, 1 meat, toast and fruits. $ 5 (weekdays) $ 7.99 (weekends).
Neighbourhood gem.

Originally wanted to go to Manpuku but forgot it was closed on Sundays so I came here instead. Despite being in a food court, they lined a few of the tables with red tablecloths and placed mini vases of flowers as the centerpiece. The atmosphere was very cute and the lady behind the cashier was kind and friendly.
I ordered the special Chicken Cesar Wrap and a side of garlic fries ($ 5.50) which was ready to eat within 5 minutes. The wrap itself was just mediocre with chunks of relatively tough chicken meat and lots of romaine lettuce. The fries were soft, starchy, and quite moist from the garlic oil as opposed to being crispy (which personally isn’t my preference). There were also the occasional minced pieces of garlic which were tangy and spicy and left an unpleasant aftertaste.
Overall, I’d give the food a 3, the atmosphere a 4, and the pricing a 4. I wouldn’t order the wrap again but I would like to come back on a weekday to try the $ 5 all day breakfast.

$ 14.5o did this worthless beans and lettuce and she didn’t return me my 0.50cent …)))
You can judge yourself does it worth it or not?! She is tricky, the price was $ 11 and i asked her egg benedicts and she added but in my order already had eggs and i asked her cheese but changed mine to delete but she didn’t …)