Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre

Name: Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre
Address: 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5E 1W2
Telephone: (416) 860-5151
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (42)

CAN$30 and under

American

45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

About this restaurant

Charming
Child-friendly
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Toronto, Cafe Nicole offers an inviting and relaxed atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Our friendly staff ensures every guest feels like family, whether you're enjoying a casual meal or unwinding with friends.

Start your day right with the best breakfast in the city, or indulge in our popular weekend brunches that locals rave about. Step outside onto our beautiful patio, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the vibrant surroundings.

Join us daily from 4 PM to 8 PM for our unbeatable Happy Hour specials – $5 beer and wine, plus 1/2 price Aperol Spritzes for just $8.

Whether you're here for a refreshing drink, a leisurely meal, or a night out with loved ones, Cafe Nicole promises an experience that's as approachable as it is delightful.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
American, French, Asian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 860-5151
Website
https://cafenicole.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Asok Tharumalingam
Catering
Host your next meeting, conference, or social event at our hotel in downtown Toronto. We offer more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space that can be customized to your needs, from an intimate board meeting to a reception for up to 280 people. Let our experienced team help you plan all the details.
Private party facilities
For Weddings Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/weddings/For Meetings Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/For Social Events Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/social-events/

Location
45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Cross Street
Esplanade between Church and Yonge Streets
Parking details
Underground paid parking available
Public transit
Union station 2 blocks, GO station 1 minute walk , TTC 1 block, off the Yonge street exit on Gardiner expressway
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour Under The Arches
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Who doesn't love happy hour? Join us every day from 4-8pm and enjoy: $5 Aperol Spritz, House Wines, Prosecco or 3 Speed Amsterdam Lager
Happy Hour Under The Arches
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Who doesn't love happy hour? Join us every day from 4-8pm and enjoy: $5 Aperol Spritz, House Wines, Prosecco or 3 Speed Amsterdam Lager

love me tender $14.00
three chicken tenders served with fries or house salad
- upgrade to caesar salad +$3.00
grilled cheese $13.00
made with cheddar cheese, butter, and your choice of white or whole wheat bread served with fries or house salad
- upgrade to caesar salad +$3.00
buttered fettucine $12.00
buttered noodles with parmesan cheese

What 42 people are saying

Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Nicole at Novotel Toronto Centre offers a "beautiful hotel lobby and restaurant" with a "great selection and prices." Guests highlight the "super friendly staff" and "amazing" service. However, some experiences note slow service due to understaffing. Overall, it's a neighborhood gem with memorable dining and "very good quality meals."

42 Reviews

T
Tess
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sat on the patio during happy hour. Great deals and cute patio under the arches. Would definitely return.
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Patrick
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Buffet items are well planished. Super friendly staff.
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Gary VIP
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful hotel lobby and restaurant, neighborhood gem. Great selection and prices
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Cait
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. My only ‘complaint’ is this… I ordered the smash burger. It was great! Taste was on point. That being said, it’s not a smash burger at all. It’s a full size thick patty. That’s all! I was hoping for a smashed out thin patty, but it was still great!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was exceptional and we shared that we had just returned from our trip to Spain and were meeting our daughter for lunch. He helped to make our lunch experience memorable.
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Debbie
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing. Food was amazing. Atmosphere is great.
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Sarah VIP
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately not a good experience. Had booked a table for late breakfast (was not staying at the Novotel). Waited 10 minutes to be seated, no one ever asked if we had a reservation, we were seated in a room far far away from the main lounge. 10.45 AM, clearly most clients were done having breakfast, but no fresh coffee, dirty menus handed to us, "expect 20-25 wait time for food, we are busy". There was an obvious escape door just by our table - we took it and had a lovely brunch somewhere else. Do better Cafe Nicole!
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Judy
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Three was only 1 server working on a busy Saturday night! She deserved triple pay and did her best, remaining courteous and as helpful as possible. But pretty impossible. This was our 2nd visit and we were so disappointed after a good experience in the Fall!
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Ally VIP
Toronto / Ontario18 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We made a 5pm reservation for 4 people before a show. We were told upon arrival by the server to have patience as all of the tables arrived at the same time (there were two tables seated: one with 2 people and one with 10). The one server finally came back to take our order around 15 minutes after sitting down. We ordered a round of drinks as well as our food so we could hurry things along: 1 apps for the table and everyone ordered an entree. The app we wanted wasn’t available so we ordered another one. We finally got our drinks around 45 minutes after sitting down. The 2 beers were warm and the 2 diet cokes takes like soda water. Our server apologized for the delay stating she was the only one working. Our entrees finally came out and the server said our app would folllow soon. we asked to cancel as it was meant to be a starter. The server apologized again stating there was only 1 man working in the Kitchen and it was only her third day working. Overall, just a mediocre experience. It’s not the staff’s fault they are understaff. The drinks need work.
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Samantha
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The server needs more help! It was only him, he was fantastic but had to do everything himself.
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FAQs

Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 860-5151.

Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre is rated 4.5 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Google Map for Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre

45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2

Additional information

Cross Street
Esplanade between Church and Yonge Streets
Neighbourhood
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
American, French, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Underground paid parking available
Public transit
Union station 2 blocks, GO station 1 minute walk , TTC 1 block, off the Yonge street exit on Gardiner expressway
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Asok Tharumalingam
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cafenicole.ca/
Phone number
(416) 860-5151
Catering
Host your next meeting, conference, or social event at our hotel in downtown Toronto. We offer more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space that can be customized to your needs, from an intimate board meeting to a reception for up to 280 people. Let our experienced team help you plan all the details.
Private party facilities
For Weddings Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/weddings/For Meetings Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/For Social Events Visit https://novoteltorontocentre.com/meetings-events/social-events/

Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour Under The Arches

Happy Hour Under The Arches

Menu

kid’s menu

love me tender $14.00

grilled cheese $13.00

buttered fettucine $12.00

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Nicole - Novotel Toronto Centre currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information