Originally established as a vegan Ethiopian cuisine place but changed to non-veg in late 2012 but reverted to plant-based again in March 2013. Oct 2013 reported closed to HappyCow, website not working.
I didn't know I loved Ethiopian food until I went to M&B Yummy. It is a lovely, unassuming (aka hole in the wall) resto on Queen W with an all vegan menu. I have only been able to order the combo platters, though, because other dishes are out (I really want to try the scrambled eggs). My favourites are the kik alicha and the fasoulia - both not spiced with berbere. They contrast nicely when you eat it with the spicier wats. One combo platter can easily feed 2-3 people with the large injera. Beers are cheap and I love the cheesecakes from Sweets from the Earth for only $3. They are wrapped in saran wrap in the display case, but for only $3 I don't care about the presentation. ;) Talking with the owner, I don't think they will ever get that Tofutti ice cream machine up and running again. :(
We have been going to this restaurant for over 4 years now and can safely say it's the best Ethiopian food in Toronto. We have been to many of the Ethiopian places along Bloor and Danforth and none match the taste and freshness of this restaurant. It's also the only all vegetarian/vegan Ethiopian place in Toronto. The springs rolls are amazing as well as the "beef" and "chicken" combos. The food is always extremely tasty and fresh and the owner is very friendly. The drinks are a good value too. Their Mill St Organic beer is only $3.50 a bottle which is a steal in Toronto and only a $3 corkage fee for a bottle of wine. If you really like fresh, flavourful Ethiopian food then this is your place.
I ate there for Sunday brunch. It was totally awesome. the fake eggs were superb. The rest of the food was soooo goood. Recently I went back and found it is no longer open on Sundays mornings. I am confused and sad. I guess I have to go back and order the items as side options. I hope the eggs are available. The owner said something about how it she has to start the night before!
M&B has a casual atmosphere and nice selection on the menu. It is all vegetarian, which is unusual for Ethiopian. The food was good, although I think I've had better Ethiopian elsewhere in terms of the flavours. The real standout thing for me was that they have vegan soft-serve ice cream. I can't remember, but I *think* I even had it in a cone. It was a huge novelty for me and I'd go back just for that!
The best Ethiopian food I've eaten! It's definitely a hole in the wall kind of place, but it's not the ambiance you should be there for, it's the cheap delicious food. We're not from Toronto but I didn't find it too out of the way. We took the streetcar during rush hour and while a big chunk of Queen St was closed off for the Much Music Video Awards and it didn't take very long. We got a platter and added pumpkin stew to it and everything on the platter was delicious. Our server brought us some extra injera without us needing to ask. I believe everything on the menu is vegan, they have a few desserts that aren't made in house that contain dairy or eggs but they were clear about what was vegan.
Really incredible appetizers but all three main's we have tried here have been way too salty. The last time it wasn't as bad but unfortunately I don't think we'll be going back unless they make a change or if we're just in the mood for some of their appetizers!
Inexpensive great food and a very friendly owner - Edit
I've eaten Ethiopian food all over the world and have seen a 100% vegetarian Ethiopian restaurant only one other time in Los Angeles where I found the food to be bland. Here, the food was flavourful and vibrant and the owner is super friendly and accommodating. The food can be prepared precisely to your taste and spiciness preference and special orders don't faze her one bit. I did miss not having Tej (honey wine) with my meal -- not vegan, I know, but still vegetarian. Perhaps the owner will find a source of Tej in the future. The ambiance is down-home, but we go for the food, don't we.
My husband and I love Ethiopian food, so we went to this place with very high hopes. We were sadly disappointed. The appetizers we got were delicious, cheap, and well-cooked. The combo plates, however (one was a "chicken" plate and one was a "beef" one), were salty to the point that we felt kind of sick after our meal. The stews didn't taste as fresh as the Ethiopian food we'd been used to in Los Angeles. There are so many positive reviews that I'd like to go back and give the restaurant another chance. The owner was very nice.
Service was really really slow on the day we went. I think it took around 45 minutes to get our entree. We had to go put money in the meter before the food even came.
I love the food here (the other reviewers have discussed it in depth), but the curries are so unbelievably salty. My gf will not come with me anymore because of it. You need to be prepared to take in two or three days of your RDA of sodium. And a helluva lot of injera.
They have the only soft-serve vegan ice cream machine in the province, and perhaps the country. Unfortunately it's always been out of season or broken whenever I've shown up, so too bad for me.
This place has a very homely feeling to it and the food is sooo good. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I really recommend that you try it out if your in Toronto.
My family (meat-eaters all) went along to humour me, walking in mumbling that they were already full, that they'd just have a bite. Four dishes and three desserts later and still going strong, the tune they sang was decidedly different.
Lovely little restaurant not quite in the heart of the commercial part of Queen street. It's out of the way location might be why there wasn't a large crowd when we visited. The owner is a gentle giant who isn't afraid of gently admonishing customers when she thinks they've ordered the wrong dish -- her recommendations were all good. We had lentil and beet salads, a "beef" stew, and a platter one injeera. All finger-lickin' good -- mock-meat goes better than I'd've expected with Ethiopean cuisine. The desserts weren't prepared on the premises (the vegan ones we tried bought ready-made from a vegan supply) but rather good nonetheless. And wish we had time for the coffee-ceremony at the end (sounded scrumptious and fascinating) but perhaps not the best way to round off our jet-lag :)
Definitely worth another visit next time I'm in town...
My fiance and I ate at M and B Yummy recently and had a great time. The owner is a very kind and sincere lady and the food was great. We had a huge plate of food with enough to take home for dinner the following night. All of the main food items are vegan, though some desserts are not, but everything is clearly marked. We really enjoyed being able to eat Ethiopian food that was entirely vegan. M and B Yummy is a great little gem of a place.
12 Reviews
First Review by sherill
saveur
Points +1168
Love it - Edit
I didn't know I loved Ethiopian food until I went to M&B Yummy. It is a lovely, unassuming (aka hole in the wall) resto on Queen W with an all vegan menu. I have only been able to order the combo platters, though, because other dishes are out (I really want to try the scrambled eggs). My favourites are the kik alicha and the fasoulia - both not spiced with berbere. They contrast nicely when you eat it with the spicier wats. One combo platter can easily feed 2-3 people with the large injera. Beers are cheap and I love the cheesecakes from Sweets from the Earth for only $3. They are wrapped in saran wrap in the display case, but for only $3 I don't care about the presentation. ;) Talking with the owner, I don't think they will ever get that Tofutti ice cream machine up and running again. :(
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trp74
Points +49
Best Ethiopian in Toronto - Edit
We have been going to this restaurant for over 4 years now and can safely say it's the best Ethiopian food in Toronto. We have been to many of the Ethiopian places along Bloor and Danforth and none match the taste and freshness of this restaurant. It's also the only all vegetarian/vegan Ethiopian place in Toronto. The springs rolls are amazing as well as the "beef" and "chicken" combos. The food is always extremely tasty and fresh and the owner is very friendly. The drinks are a good value too. Their Mill St Organic beer is only $3.50 a bottle which is a steal in Toronto and only a $3 corkage fee for a bottle of wine. If you really like fresh, flavourful Ethiopian food then this is your place.
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maulydaft
Points +645
wow - Edit
I ate there for Sunday brunch. It was totally awesome. the fake eggs were superb. The rest of the food was soooo goood. Recently I went back and found it is no longer open on Sundays mornings. I am confused and sad. I guess I have to go back and order the items as side options. I hope the eggs are available. The owner said something about how it she has to start the night before!
Read morePros: really awesome food
Cons: confused about hours, confused about brunch
Guest
veggiewoman
Points +374
Good food, and soft serve vegan ice cream! - Edit
M&B has a casual atmosphere and nice selection on the menu. It is all vegetarian, which is unusual for Ethiopian. The food was good, although I think I've had better Ethiopian elsewhere in terms of the flavours. The real standout thing for me was that they have vegan soft-serve ice cream. I can't remember, but I *think* I even had it in a cone. It was a huge novelty for me and I'd go back just for that!
Read morePros: all veg, variety, vegan soft-serve
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iwilldeny
Points +148
definitely recommend checking it out! - Edit
The best Ethiopian food I've eaten! It's definitely a hole in the wall kind of place, but it's not the ambiance you should be there for, it's the cheap delicious food. We're not from Toronto but I didn't find it too out of the way. We took the streetcar during rush hour and while a big chunk of Queen St was closed off for the Much Music Video Awards and it didn't take very long. We got a platter and added pumpkin stew to it and everything on the platter was delicious. Our server brought us some extra injera without us needing to ask. I believe everything on the menu is vegan, they have a few desserts that aren't made in house that contain dairy or eggs but they were clear about what was vegan.
Read morePros: cheap, delicious , friendly
Guest
Ohkamp
Points +140
Excellent appetizers, salty main - Edit
Really incredible appetizers but all three main's we have tried here have been way too salty. The last time it wasn't as bad but unfortunately I don't think we'll be going back unless they make a change or if we're just in the mood for some of their appetizers!
Read morePros: Amazing appetizers, Good prices, Friendly Staff
Cons: Main courses too salty
Guest
rervais
Points +166
Inexpensive great food and a very friendly owner - Edit
I've eaten Ethiopian food all over the world and have seen a 100% vegetarian Ethiopian restaurant only one other time in Los Angeles where I found the food to be bland. Here, the food was flavourful and vibrant and the owner is super friendly and accommodating. The food can be prepared precisely to your taste and spiciness preference and special orders don't faze her one bit. I did miss not having Tej (honey wine) with my meal -- not vegan, I know, but still vegetarian. Perhaps the owner will find a source of Tej in the future. The ambiance is down-home, but we go for the food, don't we.
Read morePros: 100% Vegetarian Ethiopian, Super friendly owner, Cooked to order, flavourful food
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procrastinasian
Points +269
Really really salty - Edit
My husband and I love Ethiopian food, so we went to this place with very high hopes. We were sadly disappointed. The appetizers we got were delicious, cheap, and well-cooked. The combo plates, however (one was a "chicken" plate and one was a "beef" one), were salty to the point that we felt kind of sick after our meal. The stews didn't taste as fresh as the Ethiopian food we'd been used to in Los Angeles. There are so many positive reviews that I'd like to go back and give the restaurant another chance. The owner was very nice.
Read moreService was really really slow on the day we went. I think it took around 45 minutes to get our entree. We had to go put money in the meter before the food even came.
Pros: The food is all vegan!, Great appetizers, owner is friendly
Cons: SALTY
Guest
Ken4057
Points +1200
Authentic, Salty, Injera-y - Edit
I love the food here (the other reviewers have discussed it in depth), but the curries are so unbelievably salty. My gf will not come with me anymore because of it. You need to be prepared to take in two or three days of your RDA of sodium. And a helluva lot of injera.
Read moreThey have the only soft-serve vegan ice cream machine in the province, and perhaps the country. Unfortunately it's always been out of season or broken whenever I've shown up, so too bad for me.
Pros: great selection, authentic
Cons: too salty
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Rosalita
Points +72
A favorite. - Edit
This place has a very homely feeling to it and the food is sooo good. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I really recommend that you try it out if your in Toronto.
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sidjaggi
Points +25
Yummy indeed - Edit
My family (meat-eaters all) went along to humour me, walking in mumbling that they were already full, that they'd just have a bite. Four dishes and three desserts later and still going strong, the tune they sang was decidedly different.
Read moreLovely little restaurant not quite in the heart of the commercial part of Queen street. It's out of the way location might be why there wasn't a large crowd when we visited. The owner is a gentle giant who isn't afraid of gently admonishing customers when she thinks they've ordered the wrong dish -- her recommendations were all good. We had lentil and beet salads, a "beef" stew, and a platter one injeera. All finger-lickin' good -- mock-meat goes better than I'd've expected with Ethiopean cuisine. The desserts weren't prepared on the premises (the vegan ones we tried bought ready-made from a vegan supply) but rather good nonetheless. And wish we had time for the coffee-ceremony at the end (sounded scrumptious and fascinating) but perhaps not the best way to round off our jet-lag :)
Definitely worth another visit next time I'm in town...
Pros: HUGE portions, Very friendly owner, Nice ambience
Cons: HUGE portions
Guest
sherill
Points +128
Great little place - Edit
My fiance and I ate at M and B Yummy recently and had a great time. The owner is a very kind and sincere lady and the food was great. We had a huge plate of food with enough to take home for dinner the following night. All of the main food items are vegan, though some desserts are not, but everything is clearly marked. We really enjoyed being able to eat Ethiopian food that was entirely vegan. M and B Yummy is a great little gem of a place.
Read morePros: Great food, lots of variety, friendly service
Cons: Bathrooms could be a little nicer
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