The Best Shakshuka in Toronto

The best shakshuka in Toronto is the delicious Maghrebi mixture of runny poached eggs, tomatoes, onions, and spices. This breakfast staple sometimes comes in in a halloumi-sprinkled bread bowl, though it’s usually a one-skillet affair. 

Here’s the best shakshuka in Toronto.

9 - Darna

<p>This Middle Eastern spot on Bayview (which has a twin location just outside of Jerusalem) makes the classic shakshuka while also offering cauliflower ($15) and beef ($18) shuka too.</p>
3 - Cafe Landwer

<p>There are multiple locations of Landwer to order this shakshuka ($15.45). A pair of eggs are poached in tomato and pepper sauce, garnished with parsley, and served with tahini, labneh, and side salad.</p>
4 - Souk Tabule

<p>This Middle Eastern restaurant in the Canary District makes their version of this dish ($13) with a trio of soft-cooked, local free-run eggs. You'll get a scoop of their delicious labneh on top too.</p>
5 - The Green Wood

<p>Leslieville’s popular spot for sustainable brunches makes their shakshuka with traditional ingredients plus chickpeas, sour cream, and an unconventional addition of chimichurri. Orders come with pieces of fresh pita.</p>
6 - Simit & Chai

<p>A menu of Turkish brunch eats includes the Menemen Shakshouka ($14.58). You get the option of adding feta, pastrami, or an extra egg to this sumac-spiced dish served with a side of simit.</p>
7 - Eggstatic

<p>Rich tomato sauce with sauteed onions and feta cheese envelop the eggs at this Bayview brunch spot known for, obviously, its eggs. This dish, $13.79, comes with fresh-baked pita and veggies.</p>
8 - Aish Tanoor

<p>There are three different types of shakshuka at this kosher Eg West spot. There’s the classic ($14) in a house-made bread bowl, and another that comes with Merguez sausage ($16). A third comes with the addition of four delicious sabich fritters ($15).</p>
10 - Crowded House Restaurant

<p>This Leslieville restaurant isn’t so bustling anymore, but the menu still includes the crowd favourite shakshuka ($15). It’s served with garbanzo bean puree, crushed sesame seeds, eggs, and hummus.</p>
11 - Shook

<p>Portland Street’s purveyor of shakshuka is back from a fire to bring us their smoky tomato version of poached eggs. The dish, $18, comes with with grilled peppers, harissa, toum, and pita.</p>