Cafe Wanoka, nestled on Brimley Rd in Scarborough, is a hidden gem that enchants both locals and visitors. With its quaint and cozy atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for brunch or a light dessert after a hectic day. The reviews reflect a consistent appreciation for the excellent food, particularly the Green Tea Crepes and savory Meatballs, which have become crowd favorites.
Customers like Roy Luz and Ace praise the cafe's serene ambiance and the cleanliness of the space, making it a perfect sanctuary to unwind. The extensive menu caters to various tastes, with standout options such as the Onigiri Lunch Set and delightful Taiyaki dessert. Despite some feeling the prices are slightly steep, the quality of the dishes, as noted by Howard Chong and TANZIM NAWAR, ultimately justifies the cost.
Cafe Wanoka is not just a cafe; it's a charming culinary retreat where every dish tells a story of comfort and creativity. For anyone seeking a place to relax or indulge in delectable Japanese-inspired meals, this cafe comes highly recommended.
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Reviews For Cafe Wanoka
Roy Luz
Jul 3,2025
Very quiant and quiet cafe. Staff is always so kind. Love coming here for brunch on the weekend or for dessert after a long day at work. Excellent food, both sweet and savory. Recommend and love the Green Tea Crepes and Meatballs respectively!
Ace
May 6,2025
No words, just. wow. oh wow. I've been to this cafe a few times, and I have enjoyed it every single time. The cafe is very clean (as well as the washroom) and well-decorated, with such a cozy and calm atmosphere. The service is very nice: you order at the front, and then they bring the food to your table. They have a big menu behind the ordering area, and they have a few physical copies of the drink and food menu as well. If you get dessert, I definitely recommend Taiyaki. So far I have only tried the onigiri lunch set and omurice, yet both were so delicious. The onigiri lunch set comes with miso soup, 2 onigiri, a Japanese egg omlette (literally my fav part), edamame, and some sort of pickled radish I believe the server said. For 15 i think it's a good deal, as I always end up taking something home with me, whether it be an onigiri or some of the soup. I love to recommend this to new people. If I had only 1 piece of criticism, it would be that I feel it's a tad pricey for the food, but I understand as they are a smaller cafe. The taste makes up for it :)) p.s. i started eating the taiyaki before realizing i should take a picture LOL
Howard Chong
Apr 24,2025
The place is pricey but the food is pretty good. Late afternoons the pastry selection can become a bit thin. The cappuccino and other espresso drinks are really good.
TANZIM NAWAR
Apr 12,2025
I love the Japanese themed cafe! They have parfait and fruit cream soda! It’s a cozy place. We ordered the onigiri lunch set and the cheese toast with the herbal tea. It’s a high end place and relaxing too. If you are in a budget then definitely check the menu first. It’s a place to get away from the everyday hustle and just focus on relaxing or working or anything in particular!
ta
Apr 5,2025
Great place ! It’s very far away from where I live but it’s worth the commute. On week days it’s quiet and a good place to do work. The drinks are very tasty and the food is delicious. Will definitely come back to try more dishes on the menu. All the food I got didn’t disappoint !
f
Apr 1,2025
Tried their Wafu Creamy scrambled egg, and substituted the meat for extra salad. Was also able to get the BLTE sandwhich with no meat. Their pistachio croissant is amazing!! Service is great, very accommodating. Food is always fresh and never disappoints.
TheArchitect
Mar 25,2025
A cute, small, and cozy Japanese cafe. About 10 tables, and about 30 seats? Give or take. Can get pretty crowded very quick. You order at the counter, pay, and they come and bring you your food to where you're seated. This review is for the 2 times that I've come here. Today, I came here with my friends at around 3 pm. It was already very busy. We nabbed some seats. The menu is on the wall. The rest of the menu is in the glass display shelves. We ordered 1x Salmon & Sour Plum Bonito Flakes Onigiri (4.75), 1x Tuna Mayo Onigiri (4.75), 1x Chicken Mayo Onigiri (4.75), 1x Grilled Tuna Melt (14.99), 1x Grilled Roast Beef Melt (???), 1x Tofu Cheesecake Slice (6.50), 1x Green Tea & Red Bean Crepe (15.99), 2x Large Mango Smoothie, and 1x Large Iced Black Honey Kinako Latte. My friends enjoyed their sandwiches that also came with a small side of salad. They really loved their mango smoothie. They both agree that this was one of the best mango smoothies that they've had ever. They also enjoyed their onigiri. I enjoyed my crepe. Inside there was this soft cakey cake thing with whipped cream and granola nuts. On the plate there was a dallop of red bean, whipped cream, and one scoop of french vanilla ice cream. The crepe was thick and stacked. The crepe was very good. I was also lucky to get my hands on a slice of the famous tofu cheesecake. The cheesecake was light, smooth, and not too sweet. It was delicious. My iced kinako latte was unique tasting. Definitely something I've never tasted before... In a good way. Overall, we enjoyed our food. Rather pricy when you add up everything per person... But definitely very delicious. For my previous visit, I came here with family. We ordered 1x Tofu Cheesecake Slice (6.50), 1x Black Sesame Latte (???, I don't remember what size), 1x Green Tea Parfait (14.99), 1x Omurice (15.99), and 1x Onigiri Lunch Set (15.99). We really liked the tofu cheesecake. The onigiri lunch set was good too, filling as a snack. The omurice was warm and delicious, the egg was smooth and fluffy. The rice was perfectly flavored. The side salad was very salad (good). The parfait was very green tea/matcha tasting. The whipped cream was light, and the green tea brownies wasn't too sweet and heavy. The black sesame latte was hot and tasted very much like black sesame, which was good. Very tasty. Overall, we enjoyed our food/drink/desserts. I made a point for me to come back in the future to try more stuff from their menu. So... Overall overall... I'm very pleased with this cafe. The food is so damn good. The food always hits (so far)! The drinks are on point. The desserts are god tier. The atmosphere is chill and cozy. The service is good, fast, and polite. The washroom is clean and stylish. The cafe is clean and all the food displays are pretty. The cafe is popular so try to get here earlier to a pod the crowds if you can. During peak times, there are no seats available. And it seems like you can also reserve tables too (not too sure how that works). The max amount of time you can spend there is 2 hours. Would definitely be coming back again here as a repeat customer. Seems like my friends would be coming back too.
Jerry Yang
Mar 20,2025
This place is wonderful, I'm so glad to have finally visited it after seeing the cafe name while driving past. The food is absolutely a delight. We ordered the matcha crepe and scrambled eggs on toast. The crepe was filled with delicious toppings such as oatmeal flakes and red bean paste, with savoury ice cream on the side topped with matcha sprinkles. The eggs were cooked to perfection; creamy textures served up with mayonnaise and homemade ketchup lightly drizzled on top. The overall atmosphere is quite nice, quiet with soft music in the background. It's relatively busy with patrons during peak lunch hours, but not packed to a point where finding a seat becomes difficult. All in all, if you're looking for an authentic Japanese coffee and dessert spot for breakfast, brunch, or even lunch, I'd highly recommend this spot. Do note, however, that there is a 2 hour dining limit.
Reviews For Cafe Wanoka