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Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
Downtown Toronto, Toronto
"Heaven on Earth French Toast is incredible."(5 Tips)
"Roberta is awesome!"(5 Tips)
"The chicken Brie sandwich is delicious and reasonably priced."(3 Tips)
"The clam chowder and the fried chicken thigh sandwich is amazing"(3 Tips)
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Mike JSeptember 26, 2017Really enjoyed brunch here. Huevos rancheros was delicious, and we got the citrus spiked French toast for the table, which was quite tasty. Get a reservation for weekends, it gets busy.
Kate VahrahApril 25, 2018Weekday brunch is a thing everyone should do! Cheap mimosas, large cocktail list. Espresso, tea, juices, etc. Chicken and waffles were to die for. Potatoes come covered in a ketchup sauce, fyi. Go!!
Cam_in_BrisApril 24, 2022The house fries and salad that come with everything are really tasty! Eggs Benedict with tomato and avocado was just the right size - not over the top. $6 mimosas are a good deal. Will be back.
Steven WallerMay 11, 2016One of Best service and food experiences I've had in two visits to Toronto. Pontine with pulled pork has the wow factor so be sure to share the large portion with someone...
Rob LApril 4, 2015I like this place as the kitchen serves until 1am! A rarity in the Tdot but certainly welcome. The fried chicken and waffles were very good.
Annuh StrangeSeptember 18, 2014Their home fries are the best in the city. I could barely finish this PLT sandwich! Good food and service is excellent. Free wifi as well!
Best breakfast I've ever had. Eggs Benny and a split order of French toast. WTF is on them hashbrowns!? Amazing! And somehow still crispy! Service is top notch, music is phenom. I never want 2 leave!
Josie CJuly 17, 2013Affordable, delicious brunch, anything on the menu that includes poached eggs is good! Their home fries are pretty excellent too: potato wedges dowsed in buffalo sauce. Mimosa's are weak though.- ChelseaAugust 17, 2014Heaven on Earth French Toast is incredible. Loraine Benedict is the best eggs Benny I've ever had! Amazing brunch
HklingJanuary 2, 2022Whilst the food is good, be warned that the coffee has a Cinnamon taste to it and the home fries are served coated in a ketchup sauce but it’s not listed anywhere
- Andrea MacKinnonNovember 8, 2018A great brunch in a trendy area. The French Toast is delish and there are lots of great cocktails on their Wake Up Call menu.
Brigitte PerezOctober 1, 2018Went for brunch had the steak & eggs. Steak was delicious. Busy so expect a wait. Music was good. Decor amazing.
Ghazal NJune 18, 2016I liked the nachos and dips, and the arugula salad. Will probably go back for breakfast:-D
The eggs florentine is great for brunch. They have great drink specials & foursquare deals. They're open very late too. Foodie options.
Albha EganNovember 17, 2018Got the vegetarian wrap with shrimp. Very tasty but a touch expensive for what it was. Lattes are gorgeous but on the smaller portion size. Really nice staff. WiFi is weak.
Night menu burger and the Avocado chicken brie sandwich. Okanagan Pale Ale was only $4 per pint on Saturday night :-)
Teresa ShiangDecember 30, 2015Get anything with the home fries or make sure to order them as a side. And definitely get the grapefruit mimosa!- Great cocktail list! Good late night menu too. Decent portion size for the price (at least with the poutine).
Jaime JorgeSeptember 27, 2015Pulled pork Benedict is super dope. Asked for extra as avocado and mind = blown as result
Michael SoncinaJuly 27, 2012This place is so awsome, there pizzas and Sangria are a win. Plus! Don't forget to tip the waitresses they are good people and the best anywhere!
Danny A.May 7, 2012Excellent food! Tryed calamari salad, whole grain pizza and pistachio chicken with potatoes and broccolini and all were great!
Ryan ShisslerApril 5, 2015French toast is great. The home fries come with some sauce on them that's like buffalo sauce but not spicy. Wouldn't order again.
Jamie BaxterDecember 17, 2014If you need an appetizer for a meal, order the Epic 3 Cheese Nachos. Beware: even with two people, they may be difficult to finish!
aEsther BarutiJune 29, 2014I love this place. Everything is good there! It has become a regular hangout spot for me.
Milauni VibhakarJuly 13, 2014A must visit for brunch and don't forget to try the potatoes apart from omelettes...
- Kelvin LeeMarch 23, 2012Perfect dining experience! Chicken linguine was amazing and the drink specials are great. Roberta is awesome!
Phil PDecember 7, 2014Roberta is the best server I've had in a very long time in Toronto! She's amazing.
Samar HamdanOctober 29, 2017They use brown english muffin for the Benedict. Home fried potatoes was good but I wont come to the restaurant just for this.
Katie CopelandAugust 20, 2016The dinners were okay, the service however was poor. Our waitress was slow barley ever checking in on us, and not really having a kind personality (or decent bedside manner as one would say).
- Open late. Great food. Get there REALLY early for weekend brunch as the wait is rediculous and they don't take resos.
my fav local spot. good for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks and apps. have yet to order something I don't like. plus awesome staff.
Breakfast: Heaven on Earth. Any other time: Avocado and Grilled Chicken with Brie. This place is a mainstay in the Annex.
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Insomnia truly reflects the innate feel of the annex neighbourhood, an area where locals and tourists alike flock, while listening to some of Toronto's tightest house DJ's. Our servers are reknowned for the friendly attitude and attention to detail and our chef's continue to strive for perfection.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
(416) 588-3907
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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