Toronto's Legendary Sunday Brunch Buffet!

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During a work trip to Toronto, Canada, I got to explore the downtown area. Hoping to explore the St Lawrence Public Market on a Sunday, I was surprised that the market is closed on Sundays!
Wondering the streets of Toronto, looking for places to eat, I was happy to see that right down the street was a legendary place for a great Sunday Brunch and it get even better because it's a buffet!
It's nice to see the HOTHOUSE brining back their legendary Sunday Brunch Buffet after a long while and even more happy to get to experience it. Canadian staples of hot French toast who maple syrup, roast beef and ham, and an assortment of wonderfully prepared Italian style hot dishes from the pastas to the seafood.
Thank you for joining me on this Sunday afternoon! Great food and a couple of mimosas as well!
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• HOTHOUSE At the St Lawrence
• www.hothouserestaurant.com
• 35 Church St, Toronto, ON M5E 1T3, Canada
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[@catsncounseling]

its a superskill to be yourself and so kind and vlog somewhere youve never been to.. with random people.. love the authenticity 😃

[@TanyaKatherine]

Does anyone here in Toronto remember the Richtree Marche at Bayview and York Mills and the crepes and Rosti they had there? I love how it was like a station setup, it was so fun and interactive.

[@kallihug3022]

That French toast made my stomach growl.!!Wow what a good spread. I've been a waitress for 18 years and I wish everyone treated me the way you do.Breath of fresh air and so humble

[@salanicus]

I love these low cost high quality discoveries you find. And the portions were really generous. I feel so sorry for these businesses that had to shut down for so long. But they've earned their right to survive. It's another addition to our long growing "Tim's" bucket list:) Sending Best Wishes and Blessings, James and Kim ❤️

[@debrahearn3759]

I really appreciate how you appreciate the way food is prepared and presented!

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

Hey Tim, great to see you back in Toronto! We've passed by The Hothouse many times, but have never stopped in. After seeing the Sunday Brunch Buffet, we'll have to give it a try. We're heading to Vancouver in the spring, to stay for the summer, so we're going to rewatch some of your videos for some great places to eat. Cheers :)

[@glendadalejones3753]

Wonderful food Tim Lee thank you as always for giving us a tour and show around 🙏🏻🥰👌🙌👏🏻

[@re5710]

HotHouse is our family go-to Sunday's brunch. Thanks for sharing.

[@10lauset]

I remember a buffet called the Savarin near there....but about sixty years ago. Cheers to you.

[@Canecorso229]

Always wonderful to see someone appreciating great food! The French toast looked amazing💜

[@jenniferng7276]

So glad that this buffet is back in action. I haven't been there in over 10 years. The poached salmon and the dessert table is my fave. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patsalas5170]

Ty for another lovely buffet tour, Tim..downtown Toronto looks really beautiful and clean ...love the older buildings..🤗💚

[@yukwan52]

Wow! A great variety and looks very appetising! I am always amazed that you are able to consume all the food! A blessing!

[@ViVi_Loo]

It’s great to have run into you yesterday at Costco Tim! Sorry for the intrusion with you and your mom. Hopefully she doesn’t mind my rudeness but we love all your videos and got excited to have seen you in person. 😂

[@happyguy4525]

Hi Vivi. How are you Where in the city are you

[@ViVi_Loo]

@@happyguy4525 We are in the South Surrey area.

[@allanmoore4840]

Great video Tim. Everything looked so good. You were in my old stomping grounds, I used to live one block east of the St, Lawrence market and have eaten in that restaurant, but didn't know they had a buffet on Sunday. Thanks for taking us along.

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Tim I hope you have been well, that’s yet another buffet 🥰 the food looks fresh and delicious. Wonderful experience for you

[@LorRaineAvellino]

This buffet was spot on, it covered all the best foods under one roof. 😋 Looks like you enjoyed everything.

[@candicedestefano8259]

Your delivery and description of the food was wonderful. I also enjoyed, how you paired your food.

[@Fiery.Dragon]

Once or twice a year I've come here with family for a special occasion -- A birthday, or Mother's Day. You can never go wrong, but if you want to eat there on Mother's Day you must make a reservation! This is one of Toronto's best kept Church St. Village secrets. The food is rich, and well made -- restaurant quality, they don't go cheap on the buffet.

[@LizGazer]

I'd never heard of this restaurant until this video came up in my suggestions but I think we will have to give it a try after seeing such a great selection. We miss a good buffet and so many have closed. Thx for the video Tim, love the shirt! Shalom from the 905. ✌️

[@christinemorrison4418]

Looked great!I really enjoy watching you doing these vlogs!I get to live vicariously through this as I am homebound. I can't travel like I used to,so watching your videos helps me !Thank you!

[@billandlisa]

Great looking buffet, Tim! Well done with all your selections!

[@karenglaicar5486]

The food looked delicious. Great info. Thanks Tim for this food review.

[@piemiller4433]

Tim… I hope you can eat all that ! Minutes later…. You sure did!!! Great job Tim, thanks for sharing!

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Another nice find! Thx for sharing. I’ll maybe have a look next time I’m downtown. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@blairwilliams136]

I can confirm that the hothouse is a Toronto brunch gem !

[@t.valentino530]

Welcome back to Toronto Tim! Glad to have you back.

[@lizjoyce4846]

What a nice buffet for $35 everything looked wonderful and I loved the restaurant itself thank you Tim always a pleasure visiting your videos

[@jadehom8067]

Hi, Tim...welcome home 🤗...Cheers and I hope you enjoy your brunch...the spread looked amazing...be safe and God Bless 😘🤗💙

[@phillipsymonds3492]

Great selection of food glad that you enjoyed the buffet

[@algernon5776]

Another good one for the books, excellent vlog Tim.

[@sallyyim4427]

Amazing food at a great price! Glad you made it back to Canada safe and sound...hope you enjoyed your time in Las Vegas and Southern California.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Some more very tasty looking buffet items here. Cheers, Tim and God Bless! 👍👍✌️🇨🇦

[@hareshmahibubaniepicfood2191]

Wow all the food at the buffet looks to so good and the price of the buffet is reasonable

[@TanyaKatherine]

I hope you do more Toronto videos. I have lived here for 30 years and do not know all the restaurants and places. I have missed so much!

[@yesungjongmyangel]

When you said best buffet brunch in Toronto I knew it was Hot House Cafe. I love that place!! Thanks for posting.

[@TheLoeungs]

We just ❤Sunday Brunches!! Especially when its buffet style 😄👍👍

[@VuLE-ot3ex]

Great to see Canada video's back

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

My old neck of the working woods. Yes, the Hot House is great. I've only been once, but it was very memorable.

[@starrlacey2505]

What a lovely brunch buffet! Although I am a bit annoyed I have to dig out the cake pan and make my own banana chocolate cake🤣 as I'm too far from Toronto for a quick trip! It was my Grandmother's specialty and I loved it! Have never seen for sale in any venue tho! Thanks for taking a try of it 🙂! I don't like French toast - but that topping! I would have to give that a try. Once again, thank you for sharing in your delightful way!

[@keithss67]

Wow! Those girls were super excited

[@canadianintheend]

Omg thanks for sharing this great video! I'll have to come and visit with my daughters.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It's a really nice Sunday brunch buffet. Really enjoyable 🙂

[@kendrawaterbury2328]

Yay! Sunday night vlog! Hope everyone is doing well. 🎃

[@lukaschan_]

I just found your channel - awesome video! I'm so glad the Hot House is open again, I remember always going to the omelette station :) Hope you enjoyed your time in my home of Toronto. Can't wait to see more videos!

[@Leo77779]

Such a great video. Love your enthusiasm and the wonderful interactions you have with the staff. Just a suggestion, it would be interesting if you could do a video on the newly re-opened Fallsview casino buffet, however not sure if you can record with it being in a casino. Keep up the great content, Tim, and take care!

[@tony-ce7qp]

what a great video and you are good at this!

[@rongligic2879]

Tim thanks for this! I lived down street from this place, now living in California I really miss it!

[@alil36]

You had me both at "brunch" and "buffet". 😄

[@als4179]

Been coming here decades, everything's great and the area around is a beautiful and historic walk

[@shqa574]

Lovely Brunch buffet! Thanks for sharing my birthday cake. Twenty-five years ago, my Mom and I visited Toronto relatives, who took us to a big Chinese Buffet place for dim sum and etc. I don't know if it is still around.

[@joefox9765]

We're strangers caught out your name? So kewl 😇🙏 That Buffet actually makes me want to eat. Jai to the French Toast. And happy Halloween welcoming us to a new winter 😎 Well done 👍

[@frankcarone3769]

tim that was a great review that buffet looked fantastic,thank you for everything

[@robertlemoine3500]

Very entertaining program ,excellent job sir , nice to see things improving after the Covid debacle . Thankyou

[@BrianEngdoinghisTheng]

Whoa! That's an amazing price for such a buffet. Great find!

[@drewgrows7765]

I love a really good buffet. Keep up the good work 👏

[@xSakuyax]

My boyfriend and I just visited this place after seeing your video and it was great 😊

[@livescript4462]

Awesome!

[@sweeney0558]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO THANKS

[@marthamartha6056]

Tim, can you review the legendary Old Mill Toronto restaurant brunch or high tea? Thank you!!

[@mswookie9696]

Love your videos!

[@jacquelinecote271]

Nice... Very reasonable.. Ty Tim

[@asianmale30]

Another great video Tim! would like to see you travel through Europe and Asia!

[@minlui2752]

Asianmale, You definitely have a super cool suggestion. It would be awesome for him to travel through Europe and Asia! However, he has a full time job. He would need to take a month’s vacation to do that!!

[@elizabethwilliams1113]

Tim you're eating good. Nothing but love for you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@muffin47gal12]

Hi Tim. I'm glad you enjoyed Hothouse brunch buffet. If you're still in town, do visit the St. Lawrence Market, it's a fun foodie place.

[@florencesim336]

Welcome to Toronto 😊 We always go to St Lawrence market but we didn’t know Hot house just opposite to them. Thanks for let us know

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

So glad it was so close by 🙂

[@macaroonalatte]

I love how you blame the serving spoons!!! 😂 I love this video you are so smooth and easy to listen to and funny. Do you mean to be funny?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That's my story and I'm sticking to it 😉. It's tempting enough to get a big portion without the big serving spoon 😉

[@kimcqcancook6227]

Hi Tim, sorry you missed visiting our St. Lawrence Market. As of July 31, 2022 the market is open on Sundays 10 am to 5 pm. Hope you can come back for another visit. Safe travels and eating!!!

[@beekellee841]

Nice video Tim. I'd probably have half a plate of smoked salmon and potato salad. 😋

[@tomm2812]

Tim, nice Buffet. Best

[@q0rpz368]

always a good day to see you back in Canada, I hope one day your work brings you down to the Capital! In Ottawa we have a Tuckers Marketplace scheduled to open soon, I'd love a review to know if its any bit as good as it used to be!

[@leahmcronald9196]

There was one many years ago, maybe a reopening?

[@q0rpz368]

there's one there now yes, it came in january. new owners, pink chicken , dirty dishes. not worth going to for non entertainment purposes. @@leahmcronald9196

[@bw2082]

Toronto has such good food.

[@donnapug]

I can’t believe HotHouse is still around. The lineups there were legendary

[@keithpalmer1843]

Great content 👍

[@edna3236]

Hey Tim I've been to that buffet years ago My daughter took me there. She new the previous owners.

[@charleneharris2060]

❤love your videos love 💗

[@crqdea6654]

OMG LOOKS DELICIOUS😋THANKS FOR SHARING👍🏿 Drinks included in the price?

[@heatherfellows2675]

Everything looks great. I definitely will be checking it out. Thank you for tge review. But I have one question....how do you eat so much? Lol. My stomach started hurting on your second plate!

[@ianm2170]

Always nice to see you in TO, Tim. It's an OK spread at a decent price. You need to be parsimonious with the word "legendary".

[@philexile0]

Hot House is great! Have been many times.

[@jc2333]

The buffet looks good. Lasagna and chicken and Chinese food looks good king of buffet .

[@dawnlange9636]

Yum

[@learn2letgooo]

What's sad is that this video is uploaded 2 weeks ago and it looks so nice n sunny. And now Nov 20. The weather is so snowy (butt beautiful). Great video 👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

My editing skills are lacking to say the least.. and it took some time to upload this one 😉

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Hi tim hot house seems to be a bargain for 35 dollars I've never been to Toronto looking forward to going one day welcome back from Hawaii 😀😀😀

[@Bebe88888]

Potato salad is also my favourite type of salad.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Love that we have that in common 🙂

[@DavidSriracha]

Nice video Tim 😄downtown Toronto is beautiful 😍buffet looks good although it's a bit dangerous 😆 my wife doesn't like banana either so the reaction is going to be similar to your but x10 😄

[@philvie]

Looks like you got your money's worth on this buffet Tim, at only $35, it would be hard not too, excellent value, thanks for sharing

[@TanyaKatherine]

omg I want to try this.

[@randyschwaggins]

Hey Tim - I got into the top 20 comments!!! Yayyy!

[@normandea]

The banana cake wasn't that good huh? Nothing beats that buffet you went to in Waikiki!

[@processserver8470]

Ciao Tim! 👋 👋 Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️ ⛵️ Cheers ☕️ 👍 🌹 ✅

[@fredjack2021]

Hi brother my name is Elizabeth from Iowa state thank you so much for sharing

[@whatdoyouthink9510]

Trying to find either brunch or diner buffet in Vancouver, do you have some suggestions where are some places that are good?

[@Lala-by2dz]

St. Lawrence Market opens on Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Isn't 6 weekdays enough time to go shopping?? Sunday should be a day for families to have together, to go to Church, to rest, to be with best friends. It is after all the Day of The Lord. But most people seem to have forgotten, or never even heard.

[@benniema9835]

When your travelling Vancouver BC ?. Tim

[@Spot_Wright]

I live in Toronto and had no idea this was even here! I would love to do a collab with you next time you're in town.

[@charkitte]

St. Lawrence Market has been open on Sundays since the end of July 2022!!

[@MikeZ32TT]

dang, almost 69k subs lol. nice.

[@anitayee9084]

Food look so Delicious 😋 and Be ready for nap after eat. L.o.l

[@kevinkeswick1243]

$35 seems like a great deal for such a great looking buffet especially in Toronto during these inflationary times. I don't know how the owners can afford to do this! It would be interesting to know what the prices were pre-covid? This would be a good way to gauge how much the major grocery chains (Loblaws, Metro) have used covid as an excuse to rip-off all of us! I'm glad to see that the Hot-House survived the controlled demolition of small businesses in Toronto during the Covid insanity. It is a Toronto institution that has been around for over 20 years as far as I am aware. In the late '90's and early 2000's I used to go to the flea market almost every Sunday at the St. Lawrence market with my best friend. We were both vegetarians back then so I never went there for brunch thinking I wouldn't get my money's worth, but I remember always looking through the windows drooling at the amazing spread of food inside. I'm no longer a vegetarian but other factors prevent me from going today.

[@lynnchurchill3887]

Everything looks delicious! May I say that I knew I liked you from the first video I saw...... bananas, 🤮 .......kindred spirits! Be well Tim!