Reviews for 5 Senses depict a visually striking, quirky space with artful decor and a welcoming vibe that many visitors find worth the trip for atmosphere and brunch, though experiences are highly variable. The food ranges from excellent and flavorful to disappointing and overpriced, with some dishes such as the Van Gogh panini and certain crepes receiving praise while others fall flat or feel generic. Service is described as friendly and attentive by some, but slow, distracted, or inconsistent by others, particularly after ownership changes that some say have dulled the former flair and energy. The interior and ambiance are repeatedly highlighted as a draw, making it a destination for local color and socializing, yet several reviews note long waits, mismatched portion sizes, or prices that do not always align with quality. Taken together, 5 Senses delivers memorable decor and variety, but consistency and value appear uneven across visits.
The food was very mediocre unfortunately & really not cheap for what it is. Very plain taste & not worth the money.. the decor was super cool but the place was empty for a reason.
Nov 19, 2025
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Had the perogies & the Katsu curry. Was 40 dollars for something that looked like it came out of a frozen dinner box you give your kids for lunch at school. Not impressed.
Oct 19, 2025
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I'm very sad to see the new ownership removed the flair from the place , no music , no vibe . Mind you the chairs are very nice , it's very pretty to look at but I hope they make some changes to bring back the atmosphere. A new owner always has good intentions , but this place was packed , dishes clanking,hustle & bustle ! Now it's like a library , in & out no more sit with friends & chat .
Read a good book & vibe off of the music.
I once gave a 5 star rating .
Today I payed 30$ for avocado toast ( that wasn't toasted ?)
The matcha was lovely.
But 7$ for potato i can get at a&w?
I pray they get more vibe & go back to the plates they used to make . Sadly it kinda reminded me of hospital food?
The staff was very quiet & shy.
But the place was spotless & the presentation is very nice but I was kinda shocked . I gave it a try but sadly I think this will be my last visit.
Maybe they are catering to a different clientele.
I've been here on the Ukraine's Independence Day 2025 & it's actually a magical place. The atmosphere is unbeatable, there is so many decorations, big choice from all around the world 🌎🫶 I highly recommend to visit - for sure will come back :)
& the prices were casual for such a place!!
J'avais fait une réservation pour 2, via leur site internet, à 9h. On arrive & c'est affiché que le café ouvre à 11h. Bravo champion! Vous venez de perdre 2 futurs bons clients. Parce qu'on ne reviendra pas c'est certain.
It's obvious the place changed ownership. Even though the menu stayed the same, the quality has dropped significantly. It took them an hour to bring me my sandwich, & the place was empty. On top of that, my chicken sandwich had more tomato & lettuce than actual chicken.
That said, the place is still cozy & a nice spot to grab a coffee & chat with a friend.
Plusieurs irrégularités entre ce qui s'affiche sur le site web du resto & l'expérience vécue sur place.
La facture porte le nom de Restaurant Gourmand & non 5Senses.
Entre les prix affichés sur le site web & en salle; il nous a été chargé pour certains plats une différence d'au moins 5$ du plus que sur le site web.
On nous offre une soupe aux champignons...12$ !!!
Des choix de sandwichs style paninis, s'avèrent être servis comme simple baguette & garniture non cuite au panini comme les photos de leurs présentoirs.
Notre mécontentement auprès de la gérante du resto ne donne absolument rien, nous disant que c'est la faute du fournisseur de pain & nous invitant à stopper la commande.
Au final, 6 personnes à faire une mauvaise publicité.
À comparer,, l''offre est plus alléchante, variée & copieuse pour le prix payé à la foire alimentaire du Complexe Desjardins.
Aug 2, 2025
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Ça reste pour moi un attrape-touristes, mais qui vaut quand même le détour, rien que pour la déco & les portions généreuses.
Les prix sont élevés, & on sent que ce n'est pas du fait maison, ce qui est un peu dommage. Cela dit, j'ai apprécié le service & l'accueil, qui étaient vraiment agréables
The coffee is good
The smoothies are made of actual fruits (I think)
The deco is cuuuuteeee but me & my friends felt like we were in a simulation. All NPC. All decoration is props
The service took forever & we were alone in the shop with them.
Asked for a chai latte & barista was confused ash
Went in the back for so long. we don't know what there is… Magic tricks?✨💫
Very good restauration, very good service & the workers are very communicative, the music is perfect, not too loud & not too low. The menu is very fancy with too much choice. Tbh i would recommend this very much.
Pas d'ambiance un 1er juillet à 15h, on dirait que c'était fermé. Les employés ont tous l'air plus perdus les uns que les autres, ont pas l'air de savoir ce qu'ils ont au menu & ils ne sont pas en mesure de faire plusieurs articles au menu. En plus, on commande une crêpe nutella banane & on reçoit nutella fraise. 15$ pour une petite crêpe comme ça c'est assez insultant.
