Fil-Canadian brothers herald Filipino Restaurant Month with breakfast delights
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Toronto may be known for poutine or smoked meat sandwiches but Filipino food has been making culinary inroads in this city. In fact, this Filipino-owned restaurant is carving its name in the city’s food landscape.
Infused with the savory and comforting aromas of Filipino food, Bro’s To Go is your next breakfast joint right in the heart of Toronto at 1121 Castlefield Avenue.
What started as a dream for Filipino brothers Jeff and Gil Carlos, this Filipino breakfast restaurant has joined the slew of restaurants all in full swing this April for Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada.
Picture this: A culinary vision, two brothers and a pantry filled with the nostalgic aroma of home. That’s the embodiment of the story behind The Bro’Kin Yolk, their sister company in Alberta, and Bro’s To Go.
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Back in 2018, the brothers came up with the concept behind Bro’s To Go as a solution to the gap in the market for sumptuous but affordable breakfast sandwiches served up without compromising quality.
Staying true to their dreams, they delivered. “We felt that there was a need to bridge a gap between high-quality food and fast service,” the Carlos brothers shared on their website.
This Filipino breakfast joint kicked off in Alberta as a pop-up at The Bro’Kin Yolk, winning palates. Basking in their success with menu experiments in Calgary, they said, “We’re thrilled to hear that Calgary is just as welcoming to the idea and thrilled like we are about this.”
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Their menus? A love letter to Filipino food
Whether you’re a morning person or just a fan of Pinoy breakfast classics, stepping into Bro’s To Go will start your day right. This food spot boasts remarkable service and stellar food. Imagine breakfast sammies, but make it gourmet.
Deep diving into the soul of Filipino cuisine, co-owner Chef Jeff Carlos is all set to show pride in their roots. “At the end of the day we always want to stick with where we came from and flavors that I’ve enjoyed and are familiar with,” he said.
With the celebration of Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada, their menu serves as a sumptuous showcase of Filipino flavors. Longanisa sausage and tocino bacon are among the delish eats all jazzed up in rice bowls, burgers and sandwiches.
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Their best seller? The Lola Burger, a fan favorite served up with homemade longanisa pork patty, fried egg, aged cheddar and a dash of spicy aioli.
Beyond the Filipino breakfast
For Jeff and Gil, Bro’s To Go serves up not just good food but a heart for community change. Sharing their mission with blogTO, they wrote, “We are here to help others, give them an opportunity they never had, teach them life skills they wouldn’t normally learn in school, give them [confidence].”
Filipino Restaurant Month is the best time to try this Filipino breakfast spot in Toronto.. Visit any of their three branches in Canada or order for delivery via Doordash, Uber Eats and Skip.
Brekky? They’re serving a taste of home one Lola Burger at a time.
