Restaurant Review: Dairy Treats and Cafe Sheli

Dairy Treats European Bakery and Cafe 3522 Bathurst St. 416.787.0309
Cafe Sheli 7700 Bathurst St-Promenade Village Shops 905.762.0640

Whenever my family from Israel comes to visit I need to think about kosher food. We always head to either Dairy Treats or Café Sheli. It is the same owner and same menu Recently Dairy Treats has been renovated and has a bright new design. The menu also seems to have changed considerably. I find the plating far more attractive and the food has a more up to date look. My family immediately orders the Blintzes. My granddaughter had them twice this week. On the first visit she ordered Cheese Blintzes with strawberries.($8.99) You can have them plain or with blueberries as well. French Toast and Pancakes are special treats for the young folk. They are $6.99 with an additional charge for fruit or Chocolate syrup. I have had an Omelette on many occasions. They are prepared with grade A eggs and served with a bagel and potato. I needed to be rolled to my car on my last visit. The Mushroom and Cheese Omelette is delicious. ($$9.99) Spanish Omelette combines vegetables with a tomato sauce salsa. ($9.99) For a small additional charge you can add from a series of toppings or you can have the eggs prepared from egg whites.
Salads are fresh and delicious. I have often enjoyed the Caesar Salad and opted for a scoop of tuna for a small additional fee.($10.99) The Smoked Salmon Platter is so delicious. A high grade smoked salmon is served with red onion, cream cheese and a bagel ($11.95) The Oriental Salmon Salad uses grilled salmon, Teriyaki and fresh vegetables with Asian noodles. ($12.99)You would think it is an Italian restaurant with all the pasta dishes. Quite often my family orders the Fettuccine Alfredo. ($14.99) The plate is large and the creamy noodle dish is always finished. Eggplant Parmigiana is a large portion of breaded eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella. $14.99) Mushroom or spinach Crepes are $13.99.
The new menu features more fish dishes as an entrée. Pan Roasted Salmon is smothered in honey Dijon glaze or teriyaki sauce. ($15.99) Fish fingers and Fries are great for children.($11.99) The Thai corner adds an Asian touch. Thai Noodles are stir fried with carrots, baby corn, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and water chestnuts in a spicy Thai sauce. The noodles are served in a crunchy flour tortilla bowl.($12.99)
Come hungry. You will leave filled to capacity.
One Wrap is sufficient for two people. They all come filled to capacity and are served with a vegetable garnish. Roasted Vegetarian Wrap offers an assortment of grilled vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, roasted tomatoes and Hummus in a wrap. ($8.99) Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wrap uses choice tuna with shredded carrots, capers, red onions, plum tomatoes and romaine lettuce and is served with a Caesar dressing. ($9.99)
The service is so friendly. I had not been there for a year and the server recognized me and welcomed me to the restaurant.. Baked goods and bread may be purchased at the front desk. This restaurant has been so wonderful and greatly appreciated when my family visits. There are so many choices and everyone leaves content. Café Sheli is the newer restaurant and is further north near Centre St. It has a small patio and is delightful in the summer.