French conservative cosiness The space that Upstairs @ Grace & James occupies is set up perfectly. It has that French bistro look and feel. The perfect level of interior detail, light levels and comfort. I chose the Vegetarian Sunday Lunch offering, the Roasted Cauliflower. The chef was accommodating, changing out the non-Vegan ingredients. It was packed full of flavour. All ingredients, the greens, the roasts and the cauli, were cooked to perfection. I loved the vegan dessert, the Happy Endings. A vegan ice cream sandwich named the “East side vegan” consisting of Corn and cashew ‘ice-cream’, smokey salted caramel, with lacey miso and corn cookie. Class. Everything was perfect, but I would have loved more.

A really nice experience - quiet and hidden away venue with good food and friendly staff. I would like to visit again to try more of their food as their menu changes frequently. I wasn’t drinking, and I’m sure the experience would be very different for someone who could take full advantage of the extensive wine selection and pairings

This is a somewhat hidden Japanese ramen shop that took me quite a while to find on my first visit. It turns out to be a shop within a shop, hidden inside another restaurant. The decor is simple and there are limited seats, so it’s best to make a reservation in advance. Currently, it seems to be open only from Wednesday to Saturday each week, so be sure to check the hours before heading there. The chicken wings are incredibly delicious! They’re slightly spicy, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside—definitely a must-try! The Wagyu beef skewer is also good, but each order only comes with one skewer, so you might want to order more. The main dishes are limited to ramen: tonkotsu ramen, spicy tonkotsu ramen, and vegetarian ramen. You can add an egg (soft-boiled egg), extra noodles, or extra meat for an additional cost. The ramen already comes with a whole soft-boiled egg, which is very tasty. The broth is rich, the noodles are chewy, and the meat includes two thick slices that are fatty but not greasy. I personally prefer the spicy tonkotsu ramen, which has just the right amount of spiciness without being overwhelming and is extremely flavorful.

Lovely upstairs brunch and lunch spot, overlooking York Road. Simple classic decor, warm and friendly service and absolutely gorgeous food. Probably one of the best brunch places in town right now. Looking forward to trying the Sunday roast dinners!