By The Way Cafe

What Reddit says

Long-running Annex cafe at Bloor and Brunswick, remembered fondly by students and locals. Redditors like the patio, friendly owners and eggs Benny. One finds the food average and pricey.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• 7.1
  Eggs Benedict#5 for eggs benedict in Toronto
  Top pick
• Brunch2 Redditors
• Burgers1 Redditor
• Calamari & Octopus1 Redditor
• Fries1 Redditor
• Salads & Bowls1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “Loved By The Way when I was a university student in the 80's.”

• “The owners are so nice. I appreciated the patio when I lived nearby.”

• “The By The Way was my go-to for all of the points you raise in your question.”

• “Have never been but always busy when walking by on a weekend - great patio space.”

• “The By The Way Cafe at 400 Bloor St West at Brunswick has a levant-leaning menu with a patio as well”

• “The food was average, but it was pretty expensive. The patio was really nice though.”

• “By the Way Cafe has a good eggs Benny.”

• “Their Benny was awesome when I used to go for weekend brunch.”

• “Had brunch there once in the 90's, didn't enjoy it, never went back.”

• “I loved that place.”

• “The best fries in the city are at By The Way on Bloor in the Annex. Fact.”

• “I don't like the sauce at By The Way. It isn't Hollandaise.”