{"id":8040,"date":"2026-07-01T17:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-2"},"modified":"2026-07-17T08:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:32:48","slug":"insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto","title":{"rendered":"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge \u26058.9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 TOP 10 restaurants in Toronto: a review-based pick 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Toronto<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 8.9\/10 \u00b7 3954 reviews \u00b7 $$  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:18<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>563 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+1416-588-3907\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=43.665107,-79.410831\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<p><strong>A beloved Annex institution where international comfort food, cocktails and a proper lounge scene have kept locals coming for over two decades.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8260b2e666b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto\/#Similar_places\" >Similar places<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_story\"><\/span>The story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A neighbourhood fixture near Bloor and Bathurst, Insomnia built its name on comfort cooking and hospitality that runs from morning brunch to late-night drinks. Some dishes have stayed on the menu, unchanged, for more than twenty years \u2014 the mark of a room that knows its regulars.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The award-winning brunch leads with the Classic Benedict, Fried Chicken N Waffles and Citrus Spiked French Toast. From the wider menu, the chicken linguine \u2014 a 24-year staple \u2014 a pound of mussels, steak nachos and the burger with yam fries are the crowd-pleasers, alongside a well-made cocktail list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Space\"><\/span>The Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A warm, sociable Annex room that doubles as a lounge \u2014 comfortable by day, livelier by night with DJs, live music and sports on the big screen. It&#8217;s the kind of place that fits a quiet brunch and a loud Friday equally well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For catch-ups over brunch, casual dinners with friends, and anyone who wants comfort food and a cocktail in an unpretentious neighbourhood setting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Is a reservation a good idea?<\/strong> For weekend brunch, yes \u2014 it&#8217;s the busiest service; at other times and later in the evening, walking in is usually easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the vegetarian options?<\/strong> The comfort-food menu spans meat-free brunch plates, salads and sides, so vegetarians can eat well across brunch and dinner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the signature order?<\/strong> Brunch is the heart of the place \u2014 the eggs Benedict and Fried Chicken N Waffles \u2014 while the long-standing chicken linguine anchors the dinner menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it work for groups and families?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 daytime brunch is relaxed and family-friendly with a kids&#8217; menu, and the lounge setting suits group get-togethers after dark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it a late-night spot?<\/strong> Very \u2014 with DJs, live entertainment and a kitchen open until around 2am, it stays lively long after most neighbourhood rooms wind down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201302:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201302:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201302:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201302:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201302:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-2.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-3.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-4.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-5.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-6.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 3 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-7.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-8.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/06\/insomnia-restaurant-and-lounge-toronto-9.jpg\" alt=\"Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Yosh Perera<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n24 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>December 2025 \u2013 Dinner \u2013 The chicken and waffles, meatballs and citrus-flavoured mojito were just super!<\/p>\n<p>March 2026 \u2013 Breaky \u2013 A friendly and warm team! Thank you for a wonderful breakfast that was just tasty. The fries\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Siva Vijenthira<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n21 February 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Just want to say a huge thank you to the staff for being so welcoming and kind to me and my 4-year-old. When we first arrived, only a high table with stools was available, but as soon as another group left, they quickly\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Eli Blogz<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n4 November 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>We stopped at Insomnia Restaurant &amp; Lounge for brunch and had such a wonderful experience. Everything, from the food to the atmosphere, was just relaxed, cozy and welcoming. We ordered a variety of brunch dishes along wi\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Jaden<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n9 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge in Toronto really made a wonderful impression on me as a first-time customer! The staff were not only friendly but also kind and offered wonderful advice on the dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Simon W<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n27 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Came here for brunch on a Saturday at 12:30pm. It was about 70% full.<\/p>\n<p>Finally tried this place after my brother told me their potatoes came with a ketchup-like sauce. It lived up to expectations. I ordered the General P\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:18<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/joey-eaton-centre-toronto\"><span>JOEY Eaton Centre<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/joey-king-st-toronto\"><span>JOEY King St<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/fox-on-john-toronto\"><span>Fox on John<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/earls-kitchen-bar-financial-district-king-university-toronto\"><span>Earls Kitchen + Bar &#8211; Financial District (King &amp; University)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/kellys-landing-toronto\"><span>Kellys Landing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/blackblue-toronto-toronto\"><span>Black+Blue Toronto<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/kost-toronto\"><span>K\u014cST<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/miku-toronto-toronto\"><span>Miku Toronto<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/canoe-toronto\"><span>Canoe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: torontonka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 TOP 10 restaurants in Toronto: a review-based pick 2026 \u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d \u00b7 Toronto \u00b7 \u2b50 8.9\/10 \u00b7 3954 reviews \u00b7 $$ \u00b7 updated: 2026-06-30 18:08:18 Address: 563 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6, Canada Call Get directions A beloved Annex institution where international comfort food, cocktails and a proper lounge scene have kept locals [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":560,"featured_media":6883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4433],"tags":[],"moimportance":[],"motype":[],"moformat":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8040","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-restaurants-2"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/560"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8040"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9225,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8040\/revisions\/9225"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8040"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=8040"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=8040"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=8040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}