Foodie: Hoof Café

Hoof Café
923 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1W2
(416) 792-7511
Perfect For: Brunch

Was originally going to post Capocaccia review before this one, but then decided that reviewing mediocrity and poor service is less of a fun task, than writing about the yumminess of the Hoof Café! Am I right or am I right?

As a long-time lover of the Black Hoof, I’ve been curious about its little sister the Hoof Café for a while now. And this Canada Day, when Al and I decided to venture out to Saving Grace for brunch, which was closed, we ended up at the Hoof Café instead and I am happy that we did.

Instead of being adventurous this time around, both of us went with Brioche French Toast ($12), which was quite small, compared to other portions of French toast around the city, but definitely full of flavor, and so yummy, that no crumb was spared in its devouring.

And since we still had room for more, and since both Hoofs are famous for their charcuterie, we got us an order of Ploughman’s ($14). A little bit of prosciutto, duck, mortadella, terrine,  some crostini, and much more, and I am transported right back into my childhood, where breakfast would consist of salami or mortadella on a piece of toast with cheese and butter. Homemade and delicious. Just like the lovely Hoof Café.

The service is knowledgeable, friendly and consistent. The atmosphere is airy, and comfortable. We both leave happy and satisfied, ready to take on Toronto on this lazy afternoon. Certain that we will definitely be coming back for more.

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Foodie: The Black Hoof

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So I didn’t get to dress up for Halloween this year. Boohoo! But what I did get to do is eat something very Halloween-appropriate! No, not a bucket of chocolate…I had some Tongue Brioche, Roasted Bone Marrow, duck prosciutto, and bison meat, while le boyfriend had a Raw Horse Sammy with some raw egg and onions. Sounds creepy, right? The restaurant also serves Calf Brain Tortellini and Tripe Stew if you’re a fan. And while the menu is not for the faint-hearted, if you like meat, then a trip to The Black Hoof is a must! The bread is fresh, and the ingredients in every one of the dishes that we devoured were flavourful and honest to goodness delicious! The fact that most of the charcuterie is made in-house adds to the restaurant’s authenticity. No wonder, it was named one of Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada by enRoute magazine. Great service and great food? I think we’ll be back for more!

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The smaller charcuterie platter

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Tongue Brioche

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About to dig into my Roasted Bone Marrow!

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Greasy, warm, yummy deliciousness!

The Black Hoof – 928 Dundas St. West, Toronto ON (416) 551-8854

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