Morning Glory Cafe

I came here for breakfast this morning with my friends. This joint is typically our go to breakfast place in King East. I do like how cute the place is. It’s small, so come early or else you’ll be waiting during the peak breakfast/​brunch hours.
Atmosphere: like I said, place is super cute and small. We unfortunately sat near the door and it was freezing for all of us who had to sit closest to the door when it opened and closed. For some reason the door doesn’t fully shut so the server was trying to help us out by keeping the door closed with the newspaper stand. Good effort but it wouldn’t close!
Service: Service was good. The place is small so you don’t need that many people. There is about 3 that work there. One that serves and 2 who are in the kitchen. It’s nice that the kitchen is in the back so you can see the chef cooking away but I kind of leave the restaurant smelling like food! The ladies came by a few times to top up my coffee. Coffee is key so I liked that! I know some reviews mentioned the food took long. I felt the same but kept in mind that there is only one cook in a tiny kitchen in the back.
Food: everyone enjoyed their food. My friend had their omelette of the day: arugula pesto goat cheese and she said it was good. The others had the Jimmy Screech which is a havarti and ham sandwich with a mixed green salad. They all enjoyed the food. I had the typical breakfast. 2 eggs, rosti (which I absolutely love) and toast. I added a side order of bacon and it came with 5 slices! Guess it’s a good thing because it is about $ 3 for a side order of bacon. I think the food is good, cooked perfectly and fairly priced. Also their homemade ketchup is delicious!
I will definitely be back at Morning Glory, just during the early hours so I don’t have to wait for a table. Seating is limited here!

Neighbourhood staple. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere… Don’t let the incredible sandwiches distract you from their yogurt and granola bowl. loaded with fresh fruit, amazing granola and maple syrup, that sinks to the bottom greeting you to a sweet finale. :)

Going here was a complete waste of our time. Terrible service. This place has about 5 tables and 2 of them were occupied and we still sat for 25 mins without acknowledgement before we left. The server was too busy staring into space and wiping glasses to wait our table after she sat us. Just wanted to have a nice breakfast, wasted time instead and went somewhere else… I would not recommend this place after this experience. Not a way to run a small business…

Came on a Saturday morning after dropping my car off at a nearby mechanic and had 45 minutes to blow. Was greeted promptly at the door and seated (pretty empty at this point at 930). Ordered the Monday Classic sandwich and coffee. Sandwich was on point, especially with homemade ketchup and hot sauce. Accompanying salad was also quite good, nicely dressed. Coffee was terribly weak, but was at least hot. Servers were friendly and attentive, quick at coffee refills. Tables were fairly packed by the time I left around 1015. Some of the other reviews mention cash only, but I was able to pay with debit.

Overhyped. Overcrowded.
Yes, it’s really cute none of your dishes match, and your chairs and tables look like you stole them off the road. Your food is nothing special and you’re cash only and can never bother to open or close when your operating hours are.
I’ve found much more reasonable breakfast options in the neighborhood. Steer clear of this over hyped now magazine spectacle.

These sandwiches are fucking fantastic! One of the best breakfast and sandwich joints in the city. I mean they might take forever because God knows what — I don’t fuckin know, but holy shit these are top fucking notch! And they have their own homemade awesome weird ketchup! Well worth the money and the wait at times.

I was in the area and decided to have brunch at Morning Glory Café. The server was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to order.
I had the breakfast burrito with a side of sausage patty and a side of rosti while my friend had the 3 eggs and toast meal with a side of bacon. The food was served quickly along with the homemade ketchup and homemade strawberry jam.
The food was excellent! The avacado mixed into the burrito was a nice touch and the sausage patty was so juicy and flavourful. The food was not greasy and I will definitely come back here in the future.

This place is cute and cozy — décor and atmosphere are nice. I’ve been there twice and the food just doesn’t cut it. On the recent visit for breakfast I had the omelette of the day and it was bland, flavorless and just plain average.
The first visit in 2013 was disappointing in terms of service. But my most recent visit the service was very friendly and much more efficient.
Positives: nice touch with homemade ketchups and other condiments. Staff nice and friendly. Cute atmosphere.
Negatives: just not worth the price for average breakfast food.

As I walked in I was greeted by the waitstaff right away with a big smile! I ordered freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and their eggs with hash and multigrain toast at the reasonable price with tax of $ 10.78.
Food:
Hash brown was nice and crispy, multigrain toasts were out of this world, with pumpkin seeds, and eggs were cook to perfection!
I was advised to try their «secret family» ketchup and it was so addicted and delicious!
Great ambiance, great place, will definitely return again!

In town for work and found Morning Glory while wandering around King Street early one morning. It’sa small shop yet sunny and inviting. Since I’m from out of town, I look for anything non-​touristy so I was pleased when I noticed folks from the neighborhood stopping in to grab their regular breakfast.
Important to note, esp if you’re not from Canada. They only except cash.
Don’t go to Morning Glory if you’re looking to run in and out for a quick bite. It’s more of a «lazy Sunday morning, let me read the paper with my 2^nd cup of coffee» type of vibe. I had the Monday Classic sandwich with brie, carmelized onions tomato and bacon. It too a bit longer than expected for a sandwich but was worth the wait.

A nice break from the indulgent, rich brunch out there. Very fresh, fast, and healthy, and friendly service!

Pretty surprised that some folks didn’t quite enjoy MGC as much as I did! Went here on a beautiful weekend on our bikes. Their back patio was full but we sat near the door which gave our table a cool summer breeze.
I had the Jimmy Screech sandwich (grilled ham + havarti + dijon + egg fried into the middle) and my love ordered the Cornelius (corned beef + caramelized onion + guyere) with a fried egg and we both LOVED it. Comparing between the two, I’d recommend the Jimmy Screech. Our one table neighbour saw my JS and made a mental note to order it for next time, and our other table neighbour (a regular, he seemed) came in and ordered the same thing so you know they’re doing something right with that one!
A filling, heart and gut warming sandwich topped with mixed green salad (we all need to eat more greens!) and a fresh cup of grapefruit juice made the experience pretty high up on my list of more enjoyable, stress-​free, simple weekend brunches!
Atmosphere — 3.5÷5
Service — 3.5÷5 (the place was small with only 3 or 4 tables in the store front so she didn’t have to walk very far to get us stuff!)
Food — ⁴⁄₅
Price — ⁵⁄₅

I had the Western.
This little café makes delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients and has a friendly staff. Perfect for a light lunch or breakfast.
The western was great and I’m looking forward to trying more of their menu!

I was enjoying breakfast at MGC this morning and realized I have been seriously remiss in not reviewing it.
The Morning Glory Café is in a sort of in-​between space on King Street, but in close proximity to several interesting destinations that will make you want to drop in and have a yummy breakfast. (Examples that apply to me: The Body Blitz Spa, the Leslieville Value Village, the enormous Staples Depot!)
It’s a small, bright space that feels very welcoming and seems to attract both in and out of neighbourhood clientele. I’ve enjoyed several of the omelette specials and many menu items, all scrumptious. Service is pleasant and very helpful in working through special requests or allergies with patrons.
Definitely try out that incredible homemade ketchup! you will not believe that the stuff that comes out of the squeezy bottle is supposed to be the same thing.
My only regret when I go to the MGC is that I don’t have more room in my tummy to keep eating.
With summer time comes a summer patio, but I didn’t check it out.
Important: Cash only.

Adorable space. Really cheap average to good breakfasts. It won’t blow your mind– but a good affordable option if you are in the neighbourhood.
The nice thing is that you can spend a bit more time here– since intimidating lines won’t be circling your table for you to leave.
The service is great– people are nice. Nothing spectacular. but in the summer, when I walk eastwards towards a food dessert that sits right between St lawrence and the Distillery– this is a solid option.

After reading the reviews, my partner and I trekked a bit of a distance to go to this place. It looks a bit shabby, but we thought what the hell — with the good reviews the food must be good. It really wasn’t and we were SO disappointed.
First: They forgot our order and came after a while to ask what it was. Really?
Second: They brought juice in a glass that had such a big chip on the top, that we had to be careful to avoid putting that aide in our mouth — sharp glass edges and all.
Third: My partner ordered his eggs scrambled, but they came whole and well cooked. We didn’t complain, because anyway they were taking ages to notice us or for anyone or come by.
Fourth: I ordered their special omlette of the day (mediterranean) and it had such a strong after taste of some cajun-​like spices that I couldn’t eat it. Pity because I usually relish my eggs, and have never had them so funnily flavoured.
Fifth: We kept signalling for ages for the bill, but the servers were busy chatting behind the counter and didn’t notice. Two servers in a small place like this shouldn’t be so slow.
So all in all — terrible experience. Bad food, bad service and bad cutlery. SIGH. Waste of a good weekend morning. AND it’s cash only!

This is a tiny but cozy café that I unfortunately had a negative experience with which has made me avoid them ever since. really its all over a silly BLT I ordered one and when I bit into it I realized it had Apple Butter on the toast and it completely turned my stomach. Ever since I have not gone back which I really only have myself to blame because they must have more then a BLT on their menu!?!
But regardless I have never really been a fan of cramped spaces when dining, I need sufficient room to eat and relax. I’d also like the luxury of not having that awkward stand off for a table with some elderly european lady. I will say that I smell some of the most delicious and curious smells escaping this small café and they do intrigue me some.
Perhaps I will give them another try and let you know how that goes

After a long but quite enjoyable saturday night, the last thing I wanted to do was wait in line for brunch the next day. Therefore, both Lady Marmalade and Bonjour Brioche were both a no go. Stumbling upon morning glory café, we decided to give it a try (after Unilocaling it of course).
The place was small but there were enough tables. We were greeted right away by the friendly staff that promptly brought us menus. The drinks were written on the board and I decided to go with the freshly squeezed apple pear juice and french toast, whereas my bf had the ham and hot egg sandwhich with bacon on the side and OJ. My french toast was quite the generous portion. It came with three slices with fresh apples on top and ‘real maple syrup’. It was really good and my boyfriend was pleased with his.
What caught my attention more than the food, was a little note on the wall in the women’s washroom. The note said, «to whoever stole this painting, i hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. it was given to me by my grandmother.» It really touched me.

This small café in Corktown was a great weekday brunch place for my girlfriend and I.
Only a few tables and some tables in the back parking lot. It’s hot inside, so sitting outside was a great option.
The service was friendly, and she never came to bother us while we were catching up on life.
The menu consists of regular breakfast fare, along with some creative sandwiches on a hand rolled bun.
I was disappointed that, although I love cheese and bread, I wanted to try to lay off the cheese and bread for today (if that makes any sense). However, everything on the menu (almost) was not gluten nor dairy free (granted, I did not ask for a gluten free version and perhaps I should have).
We split two sandwiches and I could barely stuff it all in my mouth. The Western was an omlette with homemade garlic aioli and other mouthwatering goodness. The Monday special was bacon, brie, and onions (I added an extra egg).
Our coffee was never ending and she always came out to refill for us. Our bill was $ 20 and out conversation was priceless (haha)

Showed up here after we couldn’t find any seating over @ Gilead café, which is right across the street from this place.
Morning Glory looks like it’s been crammed into someone’s first floor house, and the kitchen happens to be at the back and it is tiny! This place is pretty cozy, and the service was decent, although we had to flag our waitress down a few times for refills.
The food is great, I got the special which was sausage & waffle with peaches. The sausage patty was the star, kind wish there was more of it, but it packed quite a punch in terms of flavour and it wasn’t dry. The waffles felt a bit airy; but it wasn’t bad. I was disappointed in the peaches though, because they looked like they were the Del Monte Canned peaches.
Supposedly this place is the unofficially an extention of College’s Aunties & Uncles, without the massive line. (You can see it on the article going downstairs where the washrooms are located)
It is worth checking out, if you are in the area.