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By the Way Café

Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 400 Bloor St. W. (at Brunswick Ave.) • View on map »
  • 416-967-4295
$30 Gourmet
Allows one person to dine well for $30 or less, including tax and tip; they are not star rated More like this »
Editorial Review

Annex boulevardiers, academics and bon vivants bask in the leisurely pace of this quaint corner bistro, pleasantly conversing over Middle Eastern–inspired dishes as the Bloor crowd buzzes by. From spiced calamari to tabbouleh to lamb kebab skewers, an eclectic menu mingles seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes to please most palates. Hearty servings of crispy Greek salad compensate for a tender but tasteless Middle Eastern chicken breast special. The lean Juicy Burger suits those who enjoy ...

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    400 Bloor St. W. (at Brunswick Ave.)
  • 416-967-4295

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