Simit & Chai Co. - Toronto

One of my favorite places in the neighbourhood. My only critique is the amount of cream cheese they use. I pulled off 1/4 cup of cream cheese off each side. 1/2... read more One of my favorite places in the neighbourhood. My only critique is the amount of cream cheese they use. I pulled off 1/4 cup of cream cheese off each side. 1/2cup of cream cheese is excessive. The picture is one side of the cream cheese I removed. Couldn’t taste the olive paste which is my favorite part. Simit was nice and fresh.

Tea is a regular tea bag steeped in a normal cup. Simit was pale, doughy, reheated. Just under $9. I would happily pay that for a crisp fresh simit and real app... read more Tea is a regular tea bag steeped in a normal cup. Simit was pale, doughy, reheated. Just under $9. I would happily pay that for a crisp fresh simit and real apple tea in Turkish glassware. Otherwise, feels pretty disappointing.

Delicious coffee! Great atmosphere. I love their mocha and cappuccino, they have great music playing, pastries are delicious and bagels are fresh and big enough... read more Delicious coffee! Great atmosphere. I love their mocha and cappuccino, they have great music playing, pastries are delicious and bagels are fresh and big enough to share. A gem on King St WestKid-friendliness: High chairs available, benchesGood atmosphereCan sit inside or outside

I ordered takeout from this restaurant using Ritual on a weekday morning. My order was ready quickly and the service was very polite. I tried the simit sandwich... read more I ordered takeout from this restaurant using Ritual on a weekday morning. My order was ready quickly and the service was very polite. I tried the simit sandwich, which was unique and delicious. It tasted fresh and was perfectly balanced, not drowned in sauce like some sandwiches. The Istanbul (London Fog) drink was good, but nothing exceptional. I'm looking forward to trying their coffee next time. Overall, it was a great experience.

The desserts at this restaurant are terrible. Avoid the SEKER PARE at all costs. I spent $22 on this awful dessert and am now waiting for a refund. read more The desserts at this restaurant are terrible. Avoid the SEKER PARE at all costs. I spent $22 on this awful dessert and am now waiting for a refund.