Romi's

What is Romi's? Founded by chef Tomer Markovitz (formerly the opening chef at Parallel Brothers) and named after his daughter, Romi’s brings Tel Aviv café culture to St. Clair Avenue West in Wychwood. The intimate 26-seat space is framed by warm cinnamon accents, geometric design elements, and a display wall of freshly baked challah loaves. By day it hums as a lively bakery, coffee counter, and pantry market before transitioning into a candlelit dinner spot in the evening.

Romi's Menu & What to Order Markovitz draws on his Hungarian-Libyan roots and Tel Aviv upbringing to deliver ultra-smooth hummus bowls topped with rich, slow-roasted Australian Tajima Wagyu brisket, crisp pickles, and fluffy cloud pita. The schnitzel sandwich piled high on plush house challah is a regular lunch staple, as are the verdant, herb-packed green falafel. Before leaving, hit the bakery counter for the mammoth Belgian chocolate chip cookie or flaky Nutella rugelach, washed down with a refreshing Limonana spritz or Ethica espresso.

Know Before You Go Daytime visits run smoothly on counter-service walk-ins, though Friday mornings draw steady queues for fresh Shabbat challah. Dinner is served daily starting at 4:30 p.m., with tables filling quickly on weekends. The shop is easily accessible via the 512 St. Clair streetcar at Rushton Road, with metered street parking available along St. Clair West.