Camp

This was intended to be a treat/reward for ourselves.  I planned this visit out weeks in advance.  Actually, as soon as I read the article in Toronto Life, I knew I wanted to come here after my first ever half marathon.  What drew me to Camp was not the kitchy, nostalgic factor of the decor and furniture (my parents had the same kitchen table as the table we sat at), but it was for their french toast.  They make a baked french toast using croissants!

So after running the half marathon, we were starving and looking forward to the french toast.  We get there, and we were told that they were sold out.  I was so disappointed I wanted to cry.  You know when you have your mind set on something, and you don't get it?  Its as if my whole world crumbled down around me.  So instead of throwing a child like tantrum and starving, I settled for their breakfast burrito.  The breakfast burrito was a tortilla stuffed with eggs, avocado, beans and cheese.  It came with a side of salad home made salsa, sour cream and a few olives.  Everything was very delicious.  My eggs were nice and fluffy.  Generous portion.  Not sure if it had enough calories to replaced what I just burned, but enough to keep me satisfied.

Breakfast Burrito

Hubby and friend both ordered their sausage special.  This came with a sausage, scrambled eggs, a baked scalloped potato side and some yummy mustard.  I'm not a huge fan of sausage, so I can't really comment, but my hubby and friend loved it.  The potatoes were just so-so.

Sausage Special

I need to come back again for their french toast!

Camp
244 Jane St.
Toronto, ON
(647) 346-2667

Joons

I've heard so much about this place, and how good it is.  And i've been meaning to try for years.  I didn't get a chance till recently.  School was finally done this term, time to relax and catch up with some friends.  The most famous dish from Joons that I kept hearing about is the dak galbi, this dish with rice rolls, chicken, and cheese.  Sounds like a weird combo, Korean food and cheese, but hey, Koreans make good KFC (Korean Fried Chicken).  The dak galbi wasn't anything super special.  It was yummy, but I just kept thinking, I can make this at home if I buy the gochujang sauce (which I already have at home), so I'm not sure i'll be coming back specially for this dish.  The kimchi fried rice was tasty, just the right amount of seasoning.  The stew was good, and light.  Good contrast to the dak galbi.

Dak Galbi

Kimchi Fried Rice

Stew with Dumplings & Meats

Again, the food here is nothing too special, it is good comfort food, or if you have just drank a little too much.

Joons
4852 Yonge St.
North York, ON  M2N 5N2

Uncle Betty's

The name of this place sounds weird.  Uncle Betty.  Usually Betty is a female name isn't it?  This wasn't the only reason why this restaurant caught my eye.  They also make their own donuts!  However, this time I went for a visit, wasn't for the donuts.  Last time my friend went, she brought me back a donut to try.  It was pretty good.  Taste and texture reminded me of those Tiny Tom donuts that my parents used to buy for me and my sister at the CNE.

For my own visit, I didn't feel anything donut related.  That crossed off Uncle Betty's version of the eggs benedict.  Instead of an English muffin bottom, they use one of their home made donuts.  My pick ended up to be Breakfast in a Bowl, which is essentially a breakfast poutine.  Fries topped with eggs, country gravy, cheese and bacon or sausage.  Nothing too special.  Found the country gravy a little bland and the egg whites slightly overcooked.  Hubby ordered a "grilled cheese", which had meatloaf, and mac n' cheese and a side of sweet potato fries.  The idea is awesome!  The meatloaf was pretty tasty, but the mac n'cheese was bland and on the dry side.

Overall, very cute place, great atmosphere, and worth a visit if you're in the area anyways.

Breakfast in a Bowl

Grilled Cheese

Uncle Betty's
2590 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M4p 2J3
(416) 483-2590

Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 9pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:30am - 9pm

Fall/Winter Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday & Friday 9:30am - 9pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8pm