Hermie's — Restaurant in Toronto

Today my girlfriend, her mother, and I went to this restaurant with really high expectations since it has really high rating. The other food was OK, but the meat of cheeseburger was way overcooked and burnt, it’s tastes very bitter. We understood the kitchen might be busy at the moment and may have accidentally served this unpleasant dish. We showed the burnt burger and they exchanged it for another one which was again overcooked- both sides this time lol. When we expressed our concern and simply want to return the inedible burger. The owner was extremely rude and used his fingers to crush the meat in front of us and yielded to us” This is a different kind of burger!” He insisted the meat has to be burnt to make sure it’s well cooked. I was quite shocked since as a restaurant owner he doesn't know common sense: eating burnt meat could cause many diseases, like cancer.I believe Toronto Public Health will agree with me because there are already lots of academy articles you can use Google to find. But the owner just kept yelling at us to leave his restaurant immediately and didn't even allow us to pay the bill. My girlfriend’s mother was scared by his loud voice so we had to leave. He mentioned he doesn’t care what review we wrote, but I still spent 10 mins to write this review because I want to save more people (including the owner) who try to eat overcooked cheeseburgers - do not...

Hermies is a delightful and friendly place, serving both classic western breakfast staples and fusion Filipino-inspired dishes.

The restaurant is run by a husband and wife, whose passion and perfectionism in creating a great restaurant experience are immediately evident.

Upon stepping inside, you will be greeted right away, with your choice of booth, counter or table. On nice days, the front windows are opened, letting in the life of the city and a fresh breeze.

On the menu, you will find classic breakfasts and brunch dishes, but what I was most excited about was the Filipino-inspired menu. These homestyle dishes are unique creations by the culinary genius, Hermie, the restaurant's namesake.

Everything is freshly made to order and the menu has something for everyone (so picky eaters, rejoice!) Coffee and tea are also thoughtfully included, in classic diner style.

When the food arrives (and it is promptly!) you will be delighted. The food manages to be both fresh and modern as well as comforting and familiar.

Overall, it's a wonderful experience, and one that I repeat. Although this location has just opened, it's obvious why their previous restaurant was so incredibly popular. This one is sure to be a place-to-be in...

Such a sweet, cozy place for a quiet breakfast or lunch - or a relaxed dinner! There have been several restaurants to occupy the space over the last few years, but this one is by far my favourite.

We were greeted immediately upon entering by who I surmised is the owner. He was friendly and attentive, and was quick to answer any questions we had about the menu. We came to sample the Filipino food, but the Canadian food (Cobb salad, eggs Benedict, homemade home fries topped with optional- and free- sautéed onions and mushrooms) also looked delicious.

We ordered the pansit and it tasted exactly as it should. Also ordered chicken adobo, which came with the most amazing garlic fried rice and a small salad. I would go back just for the rice alone! It was sooo tasty.

Our meals took a little bit longer than average to come out, but the owner informed us that is only because everything is made to order by his Filipina wife. I suppose good things come to those who wait :-)

We plan to explore more of the menu the next time we pop in. The fish stew served on a sizzling plate looks really interesting and is a promising prospective...