The Grapefruit Moon

I want to like this place because it’s near by but this was the 3^rd visit and I wasn’t impressed. I ordered the fancy french toast and was disappointed. The French toast was okay but the fruit was that came with it was terrible. It was a rum banana concoction and the banana was too ripe (dark brown black) and though it was smothered in sauce, it tasted terrible. The other fruit, namely the strawberries tasted like they were cut with the same knife that was used to cut an onion or something. The only good thing is the cozy atmosphere and the friendly server.

Small menu, small venue.
Very casual, not for a date.
We got our food an hour after we ordered it (burger and fries). We got our meals at different time (20 minutes apart). Fries were cold and so was the burger. Hot chocolate was cold too.
Over all experience was not good. Very dingey atmosphere which would be fine if food was good but it was cold and took a very long time.
Server was nice. However got a few small discount considering how late the food was and how cold it was…

Okay, so I’d thought I’d had the BEST BURGER IN THE CITY here last time, but no. I went last night and thought I’d give in to my dairy-isn’t-always-my-friend-but-I-succumb-every-once-in-awhile-when-it-matters mood and ordered a Swiss Mushroom Burger. OH MY GOD!!! THIS is the most perfect burger on the face of the planet — I kid you not. Hell, I have burgers all over the place, but they fall by the wayside when I think of this one. Not only was the meat cooked ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY, it was incredibly juicy and flavourful (hand made patties, seasoned in house — I asked). Don’t add a single thing — don’t even THINK about adding ketchup or any other such foolishness. Try it first. This burger is PERFECTION ON A BUN. SERIOUSLY. Speaking of which, the bun is a lovely brioche/​egg bread-​ish bun, fresh and toasted perfectly. The amount and texture of the melted Swiss cheese (no fake processed stuff here), and perfectly sauteed mushrooms are again (say it with me, people) PERFECT. AMAZING. I thought about that damned perfection all last night. I think it’s all I ever want to eat for the rest of my life. Holy yummers!!! I opted for a salad instead of fries and it was great — fresh, lots of little veggies in it, and they considerately serve the (tasty) dressing on the side. Oh, and also they’ve got some great and interesting desserts brought in from a local diner/​bakery. Not to mention the ongoing variety of new and interesting beers and some funky new and old cocktails (when’s the last time you had a Long Island Iced Tea? I must have been 19 — and THAT, my friends was about a hundred years ago). Plus, if you hurry you might be able to snag yourself a ultra hip knit beanie hat (made out of recycled sweaters) with a super cool Moon logo on the tag. Be in with the in crowd! Amazing holiday gift/​stocking/​dreydl stuffer! Buy one for everyone. Tons of colours and styles to choose from! I think I need another Swiss Mushroom burger right now. And a beanie. My life is pretty much perfect now. RUN and get ‘em while you can! You’re welcome.

Came by here for breakfast. They do a good job with the food. The server for some reason wouldn’t be flexible at all. For example they don’t have an omelette on the menu, but my sister in law got one there 2 weeks ago. They refused to make it. The service was so-​so.

This is one of my favourite breakfast/​brunch spots to go to! Pretty decent sized portions and a really cozy atmosphere if you sit on the inside. However! Due to my last visit I don’t think I will be taking advantage of their patio ever again. womp-​womp :(It’s too bad because it is really neat how they have old stadium benches for their seats. How cool is that right? There were just WAY too many bees for me and my friends to enjoy our meal fully. Granted– It could have just been that day but it still inclines me to sit on the inside from now on. It was almost like Hitchcocks «the birds» but with bees.haha.
BUT onto the food: Get the breakfast burger if you want to happy for days. They make their own sausage patty in house and it is amazing! They also have their own hot sauce which might be my favourite in the whole city. Totally pick a bottle up from there if you go! Oh– And if you go on weekends they have breakfast specials which are really great too like pancakes and waffles and such.
Moral of the story is wake up early and go get some breakfast!

As standup as Sunday brunch gets. Not too expensive. And our server was remarkably tolerant of two middle aged guys with a very active 4-​year old.

With friendly service and lots of veggie options, this used to be my go-​to brunch and patio spot. But after the ownership changed about a year ago, it has completely fallen apart. The new menu is bad and significantly more expensive, while the service is often aloof at best and disastrous at worst. Expect to wait ages for menus, bills, meals and drinks. The last time I visited, I waited 15 minutes for the server to take our drink order, at which point she almost off-​handedly informed us that they had zero beers (!) on tap that day, and only one tall-​can option. And it took another 10 minutes from ordering to get that can. Yikes. I don’t think I’ll be back.

This place has a patio and is kind of cool. They have kitch cups for the coffee, mimosas, Caesars, hand crafted beer, vegan options, and nice decoration.
I ordered a rye bread sandwich with grilled pepper, mushrooms and hummus. Mateo asked for the sausage burger with a sunny side egg on the top (the prettiest and most perfect egg I’ve ever seen…), and I was glad he didn’t ask for the waffle with meat that looked too joink…
In this joint you need to be patient and being with a chill brunch attitude, don’t go if you are in a hurry.
I really liked how the plates looked when they came. Both included cubes of potatoes.
After a bite I realized they put cheese instead of hummus, fortunately I’m not a vegan yet, so I ate a half. Because the bread was way too greasy, I just opted to eat the insides of the 2^nd half. I think the best part of my meal was the fresh salsa they gave with the perfectly cooked mushrooms of my sandwich.
My husband complained because even with his big mouth, he couldn’t give his burger a good bite cuz the bread was really hard. I had a bite of the burger and it wasn’t anything special.
I’m giving 2 stars instead of 3 because with the sun and at the patio, while sweating and eating we asked a lady for the beer menu. We finish eating with warm water, and when I realize we were done, a waiter came and Mateo asked for the check. But I felted I needed to tell him about the beer menu that never came… He just asked me: so? You want the beer now or just the check… Never mind, just the check…

Brunch here is an intimate affair, you really sit with the people beside you. There isn’t a lot of space. This in and of itself doesn’t bother me. It fits with the neighborhood feel; like small town meets hipster.
I liked the food but it wasn’t special. I had the eggs Benedict but it just didn’t hold up to other options in the city. I was with someone who had the Half Moon breakfast which was good but fairly standard. If there wasn’t a wait or it wasn’t so busy I would return with reduced expectations. Given that isn’ the case, I am unlikely to be back

Very homey. Feels like you’re in someone’s sort of odd-​indie kitchen. Very great brunch menu. I went there because it’s 20 metres from my house and it looked really nice. I had the «Fancy French toast» which was sided with various exotic fruits, blueberries and maple syrup. I paired it with their VQA Sauvignon Blanc which was quite smooth and citrusy. Really paired with the fruit topped on the French toast.

Honest, laid-​back comfort food. with craft beer? The key to my heart. I enjoy Grapefruit Moon because they have everything from bacon poutine, to dishes that would appeal to the veg regs.
I got a veggie wrap, with a side of fries (gotta appropriately balance each meal right?) Every meal comes wittingly adorned with a slice of grapefruit, a cute touch on their resto name. My wrap was fresh, packed with an assortment colourful vegetables. I really enjoyed their tangy chunky hummus that accompanied every chomp from my spinach tortilla wrap. And gotta give a thumbs up to a restaurant who serves fresh cut fries.
They cycle through an impressively unique range of beers (on tap!) I was informed that they’re always trying out different beers, and a single keg usually dwells on their ever-​changing beer list for about a week or so.
Atmosphere is super casual and homey (as if you’re at your buddy’s place. who cooks for you. and poured you amazing beer.), however service is a little on the ‘lax side. I would not advise you to try them out if you’re in a rush, or expecting to be just in and out. But then again, this isn’t the neighbourhood for that kind of clientele.

Did not have a satisfying brunch experience here. Our group ordered the full moon breakfast and the vegan morning and portions for both items were way too small which is something I usually never complain about. Although the waitress was friendly, the service was really slow — it took 15 – 20 mins before our table was cleaned and water was provided and was at least another hour before our order came out for a group of 5. I also didn’t enjoy the coffee as it was really watered down. The best part of the meal I would say were the potatoes that came with the full moon breakfast and the hot sauce provided with the meal.

I liked this place! Went to grab takeout with Tiffany N, and as she mentioned our order for five was ready pretty quickly.
I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries which was fantastic. Super saucy pulled pork and yummy fries. I feel like this could be a bit of a magical brunch place, though it is small, so go elsewhere if you don’t like intimate spots.
The place has a super laid back vibe, and the guy behind the bar who took our order was kind. I feel like they probably have some regulars.
One thing? Air conditioning guys, for real. I know the open door might make it seem bigger, but sweltering Toronto temperatures can destroy the vibe here.
I’d definitely pop by again if I am ever in the neighborhood… if it’s fall, winter or spring!

I mean, it’s not a trip to Canada unless I’m eating poutine, right? So, naturally I had to have some gravy-​covered, cheese-​curd fries when in Toronto on my last trip. The Grapefruit Moon was about a half block from the venue where we were setting up, they offered to-​go food, and they had poutine so it was kind of a no-​brainer for me.
I got the Real Deal Poutine — a giant order for $ 9 and it was quite delicious. Since I took it to go I didn’t have a ton of interaction with the staff, but the guy that took our order was super pleasant and our food was ready really quickly, even though it was an order for five people.
It definitely seemed a little cramped inside and I happened to be there on what was most like the hottest day in Toronto EVER so that wasn’t really helping the situation.
Bonus: you can get pulled port added to your poutine if you are so inclined. Perhaps next time, Toronto…

Got there right when they opened the the day, first customer in the door. The outdoor seating filled up relatively quickly after that. Food was great, place was great, staff was friendly and great. I had the full moon breakfast, simple food cooked right! The homemade hot sauce and coffee were highlights.

I gave up my gym day to come here. Not to Grapefruit Moon specifically, but just to a patio. Since my fiancé and a friend were going to be in the area, I let them find a place. My requirement was simple; patio obviously and drinks. Food wasn’t so important and Grapefruit Moon fit the bill.
We got the last table and I sat in the spot directly facing the sun (whoop!). Beer menus are written on a small whiteboard and my first choice was the Steam Whistle Pilsner, and then I had a Flying Monkey. Cold Beer + Hot Day = Beer belly (but happiness!)
This is mainly a brunch place, so the menu is quite limited. They had some Corn Fritters which were sold out so I am guessing they are very yummy. I opted for their egg special dish which came with Bononcini Cheese (I was expecting bigger rounds, but all I got were small pea-​shaped things…) Hit the spot, but nothing special.
The rest of the table had a burger with fried bacon and egg (filling) and a breakfast special that came with the usual sausages, egg, home fries. It must have been our way of staying longer at the table because we decided to order French Toast as our dessert. Again, hit the spot, but nothing special.
So yes, come here for their patio and drinks. It’s a lovely local spot that is hidden and takes advantage of full sunshine. I wouldn’t come here any other time as the interior of the building (dark, dark) and the food is nothing special.

Popped in here for lunch when staying at the Rose Garden B&B nearby & had the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich, with guacamole, tomato & mushrooms. Wonderful!

Super tasty breakfast, homey feel! Really enjoyed my Huevos Mexicanos and my man had a yummy Winston’s Big Breakfast. Loved the kitschy coffee mugs and the home made hot sauce. We even bought one to go!

Just wanted to follow up on my previous review.
This used to be my favourite breakfast place. The ownership has changed!
I do not dislike it now, it’s merely not up there anymore.
The Downs:
–the once famous and unattaintable homemade hot sauce is gone
–the menu has changed, plates are fixed
–the prices are higher
–the brews are different, less local stuff
–the «how would you like your eggs» option has entirely vanished! SADDENING!
–still no eggs benny
The Pluses:
–the fixed plates that they have come in colossal portions.
–music is fantastic
–the breakfast poutine sounds nauseating, but it may be the greatest hangover cure out there right now
–coffee still is stellar
I now have to search again for my new fave! Mar’s Food and Maggie’s from College street is up there!

Grapefruit Moon definitely has a hype machine behind it that gives it too much street cred around town, but I still think this place is A-​OK.
I popped in yesterday for a wrap and a cider and it did the trick. It was one of those cursed Toronto downpours, so their beloved patio was wetter than a whale, leaving me inside with the fruit flies. The crispy chicken wrap was very tasty and I heart their spicy mayo, but I really dislike their potato things. Potato things, that aren’t fries, I deem cop-​out sides.
This review sounds negative, but when the sun is shining this place is a solid three stars. Three cheers for my fave fruit’s lunar namesake.
PEPPER POINTS for living up to their name and having lots of grapefruit-​y things on the menu, like greyhounds and grapefruit mimosas.