Café Noya offers a refined Japanese-inspired culinary experience, seamlessly blending the comforting essence of a café with expertly crafted dishes. Patrons can savor authentic ramen bowls, rich in complex broths and fresh ingredients, alongside delicate sushi and sashimi selections that highlight the quality of the seafood. The atmosphere provides a serene backdrop, perfect for enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal or a light repast. Beyond the savory, discover an array of delightful pastries and expertly brewed coffees, showcasing a commitment to both traditional Japanese flavors and international café culture. Each visit promises a moment of sophisticated yet accessible enjoyment.
Café Noya is widely appreciated as a cozy and charming downtown destination, frequently praised for its fresh, comforting Japanese cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Many patrons highlight the udon noodles and onigiri as standout menu items, often noting the well-balanced flavors and high-quality matcha drinks. The café is commonly viewed as a great spot for both quick meals and relaxing study sessions, with many visitors highlighting the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff. While experiences with wait times and portion sizes can occasionally vary, the overall consensus points to a popular, authentic, and delicious spot that leaves many locals and tourists eager to return.
I ordered a gyudon, but received beef udon with the toppings seemingly transferred onto a bowl of rice after. Unfortunately, there was no sauce at all. When I asked if they could add sweet soy sauce, I was told only spicy or regular soy sauce was available. The portion of beef was also quite small, making the dish feel very dry overall. One point for healthiness, though!
I LOVE Café Noya. As you can tell by my pictures, I come here quite often & I've eaten a lot of items here & love all of it. The food here is so satisfying: hearty, tasty & yet not too fatty. Perfect balance as Japanese food always achieves.
The chicken katsu onigiri is seriously addicting (I could eat A LOT of those). You also can't go wrong with the creamy miso udon. Honestly, everything they have tastes fantastic. My go-to, though? Spicy chicken rice with extra beef. I could eat that every day (& I almost do lol).
The location is also very convenient if you take public transportation as it's right next to Peel metro.
I'm telling ya'll, Café Noya is a gem. I love the food, I love the staff. It's my favourite place to eat at after work.
i entered with a good mood & left with a bad one. that pretty much sums it up.
to elaborate; the service was horrible. the girl with the long pony tail is cold & gives attitude for no reason, even if you're smiling she won't exchange it.
the drink was undrinkable. i was patiently waiting to ask about the drink, when i got an'are you gonna order again or?' what in the world is this attitude? is there a problem with me standing in line?
the onigiri was very bland, they do not use the right kind of rice it falls everywhere & there is only a tablespoon of filling. at least the dango was good~ 🍡 & the place is cute
won't be coming here again nor recommending it. it's downtown there are other amazing spots i was just in a hurry this time around
Discovered this little gem while walking my regular route on my day off & saw they had Omurice, which for me is a rarity in the city. I stopped by & absolutely loved my simple meal ❤? the gravy was rich & sweet & the perfection portion, although I would have like more egg & less rice. I was only there shortly but the place is cozy as hell, welcoming & reminded me a bit of intimate little shops in Japan. I'll have to come back & try the Udon & the drinks for I kept seeing them on the lot menus & they all looked delicious, especially the ube latte. Great place to have some good Japanese comfort & a quaint convo. Or just read a book :)
The food was fantastic! My wife & I shared the shrimp dumplings, which were presented in a really cool way where it looked like one big dumpling, but it was actually six! We also had the teriyaki chicken rice, & it was just right for two of us. I'd definitely recommend it. Everything is served to take home, & there's outdoor seating.
My friend & I often go here & we always get an udon & rice bowl. It has consistently been a good meal to get at a decent price after my classes. The girl who served me was incredibly nice. To my surprise, despite being a cafe, they even served the food to my table outside on the terrace.
Ordered the omurice through Skip & was pretty disappointed. What we received was essentially a fried egg placed on top of rice, not the style of omurice shown on their Instagram or what people would expect when ordering omurice.
The edges were heavily browned/crispy & the dish looked very different from their promotional videos on Instagram (ie: arethaeats). The beef udon & matcha latte were not as bad; however, clearly lacked flavour. It tasted very watered down.
I emailed the restaurant first to ask about it & didn't receive a response, so unfortunately I'm leaving this review instead.
Nice & refreshing menu. The food was delicious, but not something I would come back for. Our'don' bowl had 70-80% rice & significantly smaller portions than the other places I have tried. The drinks were standard, have had better matcha. Also, if you expect tip for counter service, at least put up a happy face or place the food on the table in a'gentler' way
The dishes are ok.
If you are used to Japanese food, stick to the udon & don't have omu rice or other dishes (lack of flavor, rice cooking is not the best)
Dango are served fridge temperature & the Sakura mochi rice is super hard.
The staff is nice but has little to no real knowledge about Japanese food despite the fact that this cafe claims to be a Japanese cafe (on several occasions, they did not understand when I asked for something like a hanami dango, correcting me'the 3 color)
The food portion is relatively small for the price, especially the udon was pretty small. The drinks are more reasonable, I would recommend the drinks more than the food. The rice had a lot of rice on the bottom but little topping.
On the plus side, there was plenty of seating available on a Saturday afternoon, & the staff were friendly & welcoming.
