Rustic Cosmo Cafe

This place is a decent find for the brunch spots in this neighborhood. Wanting to avoid the ridiculous waits despite sub bar food decided to try this spot out on a whim. We went in early so it was quite easy to get a seat. The place is cozy and the staff is friendly which is a good thing to have in the declining service trend.
I ordered pancakes and my DC ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of french toast.
Our food was brought over promptly and thankfully the pancakes had real maple syrup served along side. Pancakes are very average and nothing to write home about.
I did try the eggs benny and was pleasantly surprised. Good hollandaise and eggs poached just right. The side of potatoes was flavored well too. I didn’t try the french toast but the DC commented it was decent as well.
Good place to visit IMO if you like eggs benny and want to get far away from the maddening crowd.

Food is food, bagels are delicious but the service is always brutal. Seems like they have a high turn over so maybe the management or owner is a nightmare to work for and can’t keep staff? Not sure but over the years of going here I’ve never had the same server twice and the servers just don’t have common server sense. I’m sure serving brunch isn’t ideal but they could make it better on themselves.
Food is good though and consistent though. Not sure why jam is $ 2. It’s good jam but could be a nice cherry on top of a $ 10 breaky.

Love this little nook in Parkdale!
I don’t know what they put into the breakfast bagels here but it must be magic. If I am ever in the area and I have time I always stop in to get the Cowgirl aka the best bagel ever. How can you go wrong with Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Cheddar and Garlic Aoli? That’s right you can’t.
I’ve always gotten my food to go but next time I’m going to try one of their bigger meal-​type breakfasts and sit inside. It has a really cute cozy vibe and everyone there is really friendly. Also they have a patio for the warmer summer months so yay for that!

I don’t generally give out 5 stars. I’ve been here a few times before and had always had a good experience. Today was extra special. Not only was the food and service great. But my friend was not feeling well, and the staff went above and beyond to help us out in the situation that we had. I truly appreciate what they did for us. Thanks so much. We will definitely be back!

I’ve come here twice for brunch. The service on both occasions was super friendly, the atmosphere is cosy, and appropriately rustic, and the food is very good. On both occasions my eggs were a little overlooked, which is why I withhold that fifth star — good eggs are key to a good brunch– but the homefries were de-​lish!

Went to the rustic cosmo today for a quick brunch but it couldnt have been more of the contrary. We got in at 1pm and didnt get out until 3.
Firstly, there was no acknowledgement at the door. We waited at least 5 minutes before the server said a table would be ready in another 5 minutes. This wasnt a lack of table space but moreover the server being unable to focus on a single task at hand.
There was 3 of us and we got our orders in shortly after being seated. We waited an hour and 15 minutes before getting 3 breakfasts served; Eggs cosmo, Cowboy breakfast, and a bagel.
While we were waiting, we had cigarette breaks and upon asking for more coffee, we were forgotten. The server had began another task of serving someone else before getting our coffees.
The only redeeming quality of this experience was the actual end product.
Upom paying our bill at 3pm, the lady at the counter asked me how our breakfast was and i told her it was okay but it was a really long wait. I was met with no response. Im not the type to leave without tipping and i did so anyways. However, i really feel that i shouldnt have.
For 3 breakfasts, it ran me 2 hours and $ 60. For the amount of effort and time it takes me to earn that, i wouldnt say this place deserves any of my money.
Its unfortunate we will not be returning.

Food is pretty decent… when you know they finally bring it to your table.
They have a packed kitchen every weekend but have one or two guys making all the food. Yeah I feel sorry for that guy. As well as all the coffee and bagel orders from walk ins. I’ve often been served cold food as by the time the last item on the plate has been finished it’s cold.
If they could fix the line problem… it would be so much better. Service is pretty good considering.

Good food when it actually makes it to the table, but come patient as both times I’ve stopped in for brunch it took over 30 minutes for a standard breakfast order of eggs/​meat/​potato and toast ($ 8.95) to arrive after ordering.
What does grind my gears though, is their ridiculous $ 2 up charge just for jam. Just to add some flavour to the (usually cold) toast that comes with the breakfast, brings the bill to $ 11 before tax. Yes, I get that it’s home made, but $ 2 for a side of jam for your toast is pretty ridiculous.
But getting past the jam issue, the place is nice and clean including the bathrooms downstairs, and the patio out back is also an enjoyable feature now that the warmth has arrived. If you’re not in a rush and don’t mind dropping a couple extra bucks for your food, it’s worth trying.

Pretty average breakfast/​brunch spot in Parkdale with a gorgeous interior!
We live close by and I had been meaning to check this spot out for awhile. Seems like a bit of a hidden gem, we got a booth right away on a Saturday around noon for brunch. The building is beautiful inside, big windows, and a high tin ceiling.
Husband had the eggs benedict and enjoyed it, said it was pretty standard (he is very partial to the benny at the Drake). I had the roasted veggie and goat cheese omlette. I thought it was very good, eggs were nicely cooked and they didn’t skimp on the chevre. Both meals came with home fries and mine also had toast (choice of rye, multigrain, brown or white).
I thought the prices were more than fair and the service was friendly. I’d go back but it’s nothing very special, especially in an area swarming with brunch spots.

What a gem! I love this place for all it’s charm! Tucked right inside where parkdale begins this place is definitely worth popping in! It’s such a cute interior and completely cozy, that being said on the weekends I can see it getting packed fast. The food was deeelicious but relatively small portions so order up! It was a really great deal for all the food we for just duely note on slow days, service is very «chill» so oh may need to take a little initiate w things like refills, bills, etc. but everyone who works here is super nice and sweet it feels like your wrong breaky at home! I’ll definitely be coming here on the reg now.

This is a cozy café in the art district. There’s not a lot of seating so it can get filled quickly. I went there on a Tuesday morning and barely got the one table left. I got a bacon and avocado omelette with toast that was delicious and filling. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. It can get a little loud because seating is so close, but most people are respectful and keep their conversations at a moderate level.

Their bagels are and coffee are great!

Where the Unilocal!app shines is finding a perfect spot while out and about and this time it struck gold for me. Rustic Cosmo Café is a coffee shop like Fort Knox is a bank. Lined in rich wood paneling and with festooned with the classic Toronto tin ceiling, this cute hole-​in-​the-​wall brims with all that Parkdale-​cool stands for. They make a delicious latte as well as hot chocolate and all the sweets are made in house. While I was waiting for my beverage, the allure of the wall menu drew me in and I ordered a bagel with peameal bacon and cheese. Tasty!
The old style booths are a quaint touch and the vintage upright piano against the wall exudes quintessential charm reminiscent of Queen Street stalwarts like the Cameron or Kensington’s Graffiti’s. Think of how many coffee shops you would go out of your way for. This is one of those.

Initially wanted to visit School on a weekend morning but the lineup was too long, and thus Unilocaled the next available brunch spot nearby. Rustic Cosmo Café popped up and we were not disappointed.
I’m an eggs benny fan and you can choose different eggs benny for your one order. For example, one order comes with two eggs bennies and you can choose different types for each. It’s a foodie’s dream come true to have more options in one sitting!
Rustic décor, chill atmosphere, and friendly customer service. It’s a bit out of the way for me, but I’d definitely come again if in the area.

Tasty food that is just really expensive for what it is. I would have done 3.5 stars if I could. It is a solid option for a lunch or breakfast but know that you can be going a block away to get much more value for your money. A breakfast burrito with side of potatoes goes up to almost $ 20 when down the street at The Beaver the same plus a coffee is under $ 15 and has more going on. But its good… The breakfast items are great and they have nice wraps and sandwiches for lunch. In the summer they have patio seating and inside is very roomy and comfortable. Servers are nice and relatively quick. Coffee is solid.

Had brunch here around 11am on a sunny Saturday. No wait for a table that day. Our server was very friendly and attentive.
I was debating over which of the eggs benny toppings to get and my server informed me I could have two different kinds — pretty much the highlight of my whole weekend. When they arrived they were delicious. My brunch companion order the pancakes which he loved, but they had a strong cinnamon flavor and cinnamon powder sprinkled on top. He enjoyed them very much, but if you are not a cinnamon fan, I would order something else. The portions were healthy sizes for the price.
Atmosphere was relaxed, comfortable and casual. Some dinners were hanging out and reading, others were there with families. Looked like a welcoming spot for all.
There was a counter full of baked goods that also caught my eye, although I didn’t end up ordering anything to take home.
I would happily go back.

Eggs Cosmo were really good. And it’s possible to order beer, quite an important detail!

We had an amazing time!
Mimosa special 2 for $ 10 are amazing, and are 500ml each –they are literally HUGE!
I had an omelet (made from scratch with no dairy = happy me). It was light, fluffy and full of flavour, comes with home fries or salad & 3 pieces of toast.
And my bf had their breakfast special with all the fixings — which also was absolutely delicious!
They have old school Italian espresso machine and oh boy was it ever good
Highly recommend as a solid brunch place in Parkdale.

Located just inside of Parkdale, this was a pleasant surprise to have breakfast at recently. We arrived shortly before the Sunday morning brunch rush and were able to easily get a table the minute we walked in — I understand this can get more difficult in Toronto with popular brunch spots on Sundays. That said, given my experience, I’m surprised the review count is so low for Rustic.
Here is the quick and dirty
— Staff: Friendly, attentive and took very good care of us. Our coffee/​teas never went below the ½ cup mark without a refill
— Location: Easily accessible from Liberty Village and via the King Street car
— Food:
#1 — I had the Eggs Benedict with Pemale. Eggs were cooked perfect, eggs were an exact over easy and bacon was a nice thick cut. The potatoes and side salad were excellent as well. Only gaff was the hollandaise was a little light, in that it was sparsely added, but over all a great dish!
#2 — I heard a lot about their pancakes and ordered a single one on the side (just to try). and I couldn’t be sure but it was a nicer texture than buttermilk, I feel like it might have been buckwheat AND was dusted lightly with cinnamon. Aces! I could’ve eaten a stack of these no problems!
Give this place a visit and some local love if you’re in the Liberty Village/​Parkdale area, great breakkie/​brunch spot!
Eatcrest Out!

It looked quaint from the outside so we stopped by for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was freezing out and the door next to our table was wide open but the server had to «check with management» before he could close it for us. Strike one.
The service was OK. We specified that we had be in and out within 45 minutes and our server practically rolled his eyes because he was so sure that that was plenty of time. 45 minutes later, we were still waiting for our food. My friends got their stuff to go and returned to work. I ate solo.
The food itself was less than spectacular. The cheese in the french onion soup was barely melted when it got to the table and the home fries were bland. The pulled pork was dripping in red sauce and didn’t look very appetizing to me. Finally, there were flies zooming around the whole time. You get what you pay for.
Maybe I should just stick to the coffee in this café.