Insomnia Restaurant & Lounge

We have gone there several times as it a local place for us. The service was excellent and everything at dinner was very well prepared even though we made small request changes. The menu has excellent choices. We went with 3 kids who were able to get their specific choices. Everyone was quite friendly. Last week we went for an early dinner and they were full. When I asked them to recommend a place close by they suggested another restaurant where we were very pleased Thanks

A restaurant that can't handle the orders when its reached its full capacity. If a restaurant can't provide efficiency on a customer limit that they set themselves, it seems like false advertisement. Waited in queue for 1 hour then waited for 1,5 hours more after giving an order. Disappointing. The taste of food wasn't extraordinary but it was good, still not worth the wait though.

I went to Insomnia Cafe with a group for a dear friend's birthday. We had a GREAT time! The armchairs in the back of the restaurant are really comfortable, I would have stayed there all night! I ordered the bruschetta and a glass of wine to start; I followed it with crab cakes which surprised me with their spiciness (they were curried) but were really good. Most items that are "curried" don't often taste that way unless you're at an Indian restaurant. Some of my fellow guests and friends ordered pizza, garlic shrimp, etc. and all had very good things to say about their choices. My friend had the steak and said it was great too. Our server was really great, I would go back just for the service. He was really organized in keeping track of our orders for separate bills (a simple idea of assigning us a number). I love the location - so close to the subway. We will definitely be back! I saw their brunch menu and can't wait to go back and try it! I've been to the Bathurst/Bloor area so many times but didn't realize this great restaurant was there. Our experience made for a GREAT Saturday night and celebration for our friend's birthday. Thanks very much!

First timer

It looks like a little hole in the wall but the food was on the better side when it comes to seafood, including the best grilled calamari I've ever had. The whole wheat pene pasta dish was also in my top list for pasta dishes. Our waitress looked like a brunette Marilyn Monroe and was a tad overly cheerful and complimentary. My date felt very good about herself when Marilyn complimented her on her outfit. Moments later, she is complimenting the woman at the table beside us. Talk about diluting it. She was fine though and would love to have her serve us again.

Awesome Brunch

Had an awesome brunch at this place! Reasonable price, good selection and really fun atmosphere in general. Their home-fries are REALLY GOOD and all their plates are beyond what you would expect from your average brunch place. Will do again when I return to TO.