Restaurant

Ramona’s Kitchen

Name: Ramona’s Kitchen
Address: 1608 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3B7, CA
Telephone: (437) 880-5515
Price range: value

Brunch•Leaside•value

Ramona’s Kitchen is one of the best brunch restaurants in Toronto for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Leaside.

Leaside has no shortage of brunch rooms that get by on atmosphere alone, but Ramona's Kitchen appears to be doing something more considered than that.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

Leaside has no shortage of brunch rooms that get by on atmosphere alone, but Ramona's Kitchen appears to be doing something more considered than that. At price level one, the Leaside spot has built a reputation around a simple, convincing premise: that a neighbourhood brunch menu can carry real ambition without the receipt that usually comes with it. What the room is known for is not cutting corners on the format — these are plates that diners consistently describe as indulgent in the right direction, executed with technique rather than just portion size. The menu makes its intentions clear early. The Crab Cake Benny is the dish most frequently flagged by regulars — a briny, golden-crusted crab cake standing in for the usual back-bacon, which reportedly lifts the whole Benedict structure into something that actually justifies ordering it over and over. The Schnitzel Benedict works a similar angle: a pounded, fried cutlet under Hollandaise, a combination that sounds texturally chaotic but is consistently noted as landing well. On the sweeter side, the Banana Bread French Toast is thick-cut and custard-forward, and diners point to its caramelized edges as the reason it reads more like a destination dish than a menu filler. The Double Chocolate Pancakes are unapologetically dessert-adjacent — no pretense otherwise — and the Avocado Brie Benedict has developed something of a following among the crowd that came in skeptical about brie on a brunch plate and left convinced. The practical reality is that weekends fill fast and the neighbourhood is loyal, so arriving early is the move. The Crab Cake Benny is the recommended starting point for a first visit; the Schnitzel Benedict is what regulars report coming back for second.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

Methodology•Toronto guides•Editorial team

Neighborhood dinner dinner brunch family friendly

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Rating (Google) 9.6

1,394 reviews

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9.6

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Based on 1394 reviews

Best for

brunch and Neighborhood dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Leaside · 1608 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3B7, Canada

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.6 from 1,394 reviews

Phone

(437) 880-5515

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Signature dishes at Ramona’s Kitchen

Crab Cake Benny

Crab cakes, pacific shrimp and poached eggs, topped with Hollandaise sauce and touch of ancho chipotle sauce. Served with mixed greens and tricoloured home fries.

Schnitzel Benedict

Two 4 oz chicken schnitzel topped with home made mushroom marinara sauce, Swiss cheese, poached eggs and our Hollandaise sauce. Served with mixed greens & tricoloured home fries.

Avocado Brie Benedict

A toasted English muffin topped with two poached eggs, Brie, avocado, fresh arugula, crispy bacon, balsamic glaze and Hollandaise sauce. Served with mixed greens & tricoloured home fries.

Breakfast Poutine

Tricoloured potatoes heaped with cheese curds and smothered in hollandaise sauce, topped with a poached egg. Add bacon, peameal bacon, turkey bacon or sausage +3.00

Chicken Waffle

Belgian waffle topped with a sunny sideup egg, served with two pieces of crispy chicken schnitzel and maple syrup.

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What makes Ramona’s Kitchen worth the move

Ramona’s Kitchen is a clean first click in Leaside in Toronto when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Crab Cake Benny and Schnitzel Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,394 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 1,394 Google reviews

Best for

brunch and Neighborhood dinner

Style

Brunch in Leaside

Spend

Good value

Best for

Neighborhood dinner dinner brunch family friendly

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Google rating: 9.6 from 1,394 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Crab Cake Benny, Schnitzel Benedict, Avocado Brie Benedict

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9.6 from 1,394 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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Address: 1608 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3B7, Canada
Phone: (437) 880-5515
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (1,394 reviews)
Cuisine: Brunch
Neighborhood: Leaside

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What cuisine does Ramona’s Kitchen serve?

Ramona’s Kitchen is a Brunch restaurant located in Leaside, Toronto. Leaside has no shortage of brunch rooms that get by on atmosphere alone, but Ramona's Kitchen appears to be doing something more considered than that.

What is Ramona’s Kitchen best for?

Ramona’s Kitchen is best for neighborhood dinner, dinner, brunch, family friendly. Ramona’s Kitchen is a clean first click in Leaside in Toronto when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Crab Cake Benny and Schnitzel Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,394 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ramona’s Kitchen?

Ramona’s Kitchen is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 1,394 reviews

What should I order at Ramona’s Kitchen?

Start with Crab Cake Benny, Schnitzel Benedict, Avocado Brie Benedict and Breakfast Poutine. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ramona’s Kitchen worth visiting?

Ramona’s Kitchen holds a 9.6 Google rating from 1,394 reviews. Ramona’s Kitchen is a clean first click in Leaside in Toronto when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Crab Cake Benny and Schnitzel Benedict also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,394 Google reviews.

Where is Ramona’s Kitchen located?

Ramona’s Kitchen is located at 1608 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3B7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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