Sammi's, Danforth
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Sammi on the Danforth for Hong Kong-style brunch, praising its pineapple buns, French toast and omelettes. One finds most of the menu solid but the noodle options underwhelming, and another feels it clashes with the spirit of traditional cha chaan teng dining.
Address
Sammi 森記, 862 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L7, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Butter pineapple buns, Hong Kong style french toast with peanut butter
- Best for
- Breakfast, Budget, Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/buddroyce in r/FoodToronto · May 2024value
Has been a few times; finds value hard to beat and most of the menu solid, though noodle options are underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/Wucksy in r/FoodToronto · May 2024value
Says brunch here is much cheaper than nearby options, and the place looks busy with lineups at different times.
- Caveatu/groggygirl in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Wants the place to succeed since it's within walking distance, but its hours alone make a visit unlikely.
- Recommendsu/heart_under_blade in r/FoodToronto · May 2024price
Notes this place's pineapple bun costs much less than pricier versions elsewhere and calls that reasonable.
- Caveatu/CDNChaoZ in r/FoodToronto · May 2024price
Feels the prices seem to clash with the spirit of traditional cha chaan teng dining.
- Recommendsu/tangmichael88 in r/FoodToronto · May 2024price
Calls it legit; prices sit below many cha chaan tengs elsewhere, drinks are included, and weekend queues run long.
- Recommendsu/Sirijie in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025variety
Suggests it for a Hong Kong-style breakfast.
- Recommendsu/Anna_S_1608 in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Suggests Sammi's at Donlands on the Danforth for Asian-inspired brunch.
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- Recommendsu/mullen_it_over in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2024price
Visited and found the food very good, singling out the buns and the French toast.
- Recommendsu/superbprimrose in r/askTO · Oct 2026value
Calls Sammi's good value and praises its omelettes.
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