Le Marche - Movenpick, Toronto

Movernpick restaurannts have not survived long in Toronto.The Marche's seem to hang in there. Although a bit pricey for what you get they seem to be popular . You pay for the format . Try to control your desires. You do not have to try everything they present. First timers may find it confusing and a chore. Breakfast or brunch is reasonably priced. We prefer the Marche on York Mills as it is smaller then the Yonge St. Marche and there is free parking.
NOTE: They seem to be restructuring under a new name : "RICHTREE" .

We went to Le Marche for a nice, leisurely Sunday breakfast. When we walked in, a woman handed us a card that would be stamped at each station once we got something. We grabbed trays and got in line for omelettes.

The omelette guy was amazing. He made 5 omelettes at a time - all made to order. They were very good. We also stopped and got our fresh squeezed juice. I had strawberry, banana, and orange. Yummy!

Jason had an amazing croissant and some fresh ground and brewed coffee. They do that for each cup! Now that's fresh! I got a monstrous cup of tea. I also got a crepe with chocolate sauce on it. Ooohhhh....I think I could have eaten three. It was so good.

There are seating areas all over the restaurant. We chose a bench with cafe tables in the bakery area. The atmosphere was great. Cobblestone walks, little seating areas, bears on bicycles riding overhead - it was really cute. All in all, we spent $40 and two hours of time there.

Favorite Dish: That crepe was wonderful! I definitely recommend you try the crepes.

The Marche is a fun atmosphere, where you can walk around and get what you like from different counters (like at an all inclusive resort), and they stamp your card. Sometimes lines can be long and you have to watch out for other bumping into your tray. The food is good, but generally you find that you have spent a lot more money than you thought you would!

Favorite Dish: Crepes- pick your own fillings and made to order. Usually lines are long.

Some hate it for all the hassles of going around and getting the stamping done. Some hate it because it isn't cheap. Some hate the confusion of how it is laid out. But you know what? I like it. No, not everyday, but once in a while it is special. I love the choices... although sometimes it is so hard to figure out what and where it was I wanted it! I also love sitting out on the "patio" which is actually inside the BCE place... across from the CIBC which is inside too! You feel like you are outside with the high skylighted ceiling.

Favorite Dish: They do great steaks... I love the salads... hmmm the omelets for breakfast... oh yeah, and then there is the swiss Rosti (potatoes), and don't forget the waffles and the crepes... and the icecream... and the fruit... and the oh everything!!! Good coffee too.... especially that double coffee!

I went to Le Marche not really knowing what to expect and was very pleased with what I saw. The "buffet" description doesn't do this place justice. The atmosphere was fun and colourful. Although it was very busy, I felt at ease and not rushed at all.

I had a seafod medly in a mild tomato sauce over a bed of rice. This was good but the shrimps were overcooked and had shrunk considerably. Putting these into the medley as ordered would make it much better. If your not especially hungry...desert and a fancy coffee is a great treat. The deserts here are incredible and serving size are more than abundant.

Favorite Dish: I can answer this better after a few visits....

This place is not much of a "bonne marche", because that would imply it's a bargain. You basically go around picking items that you don't know the price of, then you eat them, THEN you pay. Definitely don't go here on an empty stomach.

Favorite Dish: All I remember about this place was the stale bread. And that it was near the Hockey Hall of Fame.

A market-type restaurant with everything available from steak, sushi, pasta, stirfry, you name it. Walk around with your tab in hand which gets stamped as soon as you order something. Also a small branch at the Eaton Center and at Bayview/York Mills.

Favorite Dish: The rosti with sour cream and the sushi platter. Their crépes are an excellent way to end the evening.

Since i've been there over 10 times i must reccommend my favorite restaurant called marche, it's a very unique 'marketstyle' restaurant, where everything is made infront of you. Anything from pasta, stirfry, seafood, fresh desserts, coffee, freshly sqeezed anything juice. There's two in toronto both on front st, one on front and young st, plus a few express ones (eaton center)

Favorite Dish: well daily their pasta menu changes. Was there 5 days ago, and had a salmon, sundried tomatoes, and many other things sooooooo good
also have excellent stone baked flat pizzas, had a greek one mmmmmm