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Poor John’s Café

  • 1610 Queen St. W. (at Callender St.) • View on map »
  • 647-435-2688
Editorial Review

Rotating artwork and a flowering patio oasis set the tone at this funky Parkdale café. Stubbly dudes and their vintage-clad dames order up sandwiches with gourmet ingredients: avocado, brie, mango, cayenne egg salad and red apples. Breakfast items like the Poor John’s omelette (a portobello, St. Jorge cheese and red onion affair) are served until 3 p.m. every day. Monthly events include storytelling, local music, book club meetings and stitch ’n’ bitch sessions. Mains $4.95–$8.25.

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