Ricci's

Restaurant: Ricci's Pizzeria
Address: 8401 Weston Rd.
Phone: 905-850-8325
Store Hours: Mon-Wed 11 AM - 10 PM, Thurs 11 AM - 10:30 PM, Fri-Sat 11-12 AM, Sun 3-10 PM
Website: www.riccispizza.ca

Menu

Greek Chicken Wrap, $10.50

Review

My Order: Tortellini, $11

Despite being a self-appointed Torontonian, my physical home is in Vaughan. Ricci's is an iconic restaurant in the Woodbridge community. This was actually the very first time I stepped foot into this popular Italian joint, despite being a local resident for almost two decades.

Ricci's is set up like a fast food place where you place and pay for your order at the cashier. Then you have the option to take-out or eat-in (they also deliver for you lazy people out there). I decided to eat-in. I probably waited about 8-10 minutes for my order before they called out my name and brought the food to my table. Ricci's has a very chill and laid-back atmosphere. It's great for people and families that want the dine-in experience without the price tag.

I went for the Tortellini ($11) and my sister ordered the Greek Chicken Wrap ($10.50). We also grabbed Fries ($5) as a side. Both dishes were quite filling. The pasta dishes are inexpensive compared to other Italian restaurants, but the wraps and sandwiches are probably a bit more expensive compared to most places. The Greek Chicken Wrap ended up being very oily, so beware if you decide to order it.

I wouldn't say my mind was blown away by the food. But if I was looking for an affordable and decent place to eat out in Woodbridge, then Ricci's would be my top choice.

The Burger's Priest (Woodbridge)

Restaurant: The Burger's Priest
Address: 7887 Weston Rd. #6
Phone: 905-856-2662
Store Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Thurs-Fri 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM, Sat 12 PM - 10:30 PM, Sun CLOSED
Website: www.theburgerspriest.com

Interior

Menu

Review

My Order: Single Red Sea, $7.99

Despite being a Torontonian girl at heart, I live outside of the city (Woodbridge to be exact). Now, if you are familiar with Woodbridge, you'd know that this suburban area has only begun flourishing within the past few years. Better restaurants have started to trickle up north recently, one of which is The Burger's Priest. I decided to catch up with an old elementary school friend at the Woodbridge location because I always wanted to try it out. 

We arrived around lunch time and it was pretty busy. I got the Red Sea burger with a single patty. I didn't like paying so much for a burger since I was used to McDonalds' value menu (yes, I'm that girl). I was pretty neutral about the burger and would like something new next time. 

I think The Burger's Priest is a great alternative to the fancier restaurants in Woodbridge. It's much more casual and cheaper compared to restaurants like Moxie's. 

Spin Dessert Cafe (Vaughan)

Cafe: Spin Dessert Cafe
Address: 7600 Weston Rd.
Phone: 905-851-3633
Store Hours: Sun-Thurs 10 AM - 11:30 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM - 2 AM
Website: www.spindessert.com

Wi-Fi?: Yes
Study Appropriate?: No
Stamp Cards: Electronic stamp card using your phone number (see review)

Menu

Thai Express, $11.25

Birthday Red Velvet Cupcake, free! :P

Scarlett, $11.45

On the Floor, $11.45

View full menu here: http://spindessert.com/menu.html

Review

Food of Choice: I Like It Like That, $10.25

I spontaneously decided to write this review, hence the lack of information and pictures I would usually have extensively in most of my cafe reviews. This blog is focused on coffee cafes, so I didn't know if I should throw in a dessert cafe or not. Since dessert cafes do sell hot and cold caffeinated beverages, why not? I never visit dessert cafes to get a coffee though, so most likely other future dessert cafe reviews would be primarily on food. But hey, something new once in awhile right?

I have heard quite a bit about Spin through word-of-mouth. My friend and I wanted to meet up so I decided on Spin because it was convenient for us. I was told that the food was even better than Caffe Demetre (which was literally a minute away from Spin), so my standards were set high because I absolutely loved Caffe Demetre.

We arrived past 7 PM and were waited on by a cute waiter, who attended to us quite often. It was a bit empty when we first arrived but we settled quickly as my friend and I had a lot of catching up to do. I decided to go for a dessert crepe because I already had dinner waiting for me at home so I didn't want to spend on dinner food. I was flipping between I Like It Like That (Chocolate peanut butter ice-cream topped with Reese's mini cups, bananas and hot fudge on the side) or You Rock My World (Sticky toffee ice-cream topped with Skor Toffee pieces, white chocolate curls and hot caramel sauce on the side). I asked the waiter to help me decide and he recommended I Like It Like That, so I took up on his advice. My friend ordered one of the savoury crepes called Thai Express.

When our orders came, I was indifferent to my order. It seemed like it could be replicated elsewhere but better. Maybe because I have been spoiled by the luxuries of Caffe Demetre for the past few years. I would not say it was spectacular and it tasted exactly how I would expect it to taste. I sorta wished I tried You Rock My World instead. I did manage to sample my friend's Thai Express and I preferred her dish over mine.

We noticed that it started to get busy closer to 9 PM. While we were talking, the waiter asked why my friend looked sad (she was just pondering for a moment). He asked if it was her birthday (it wasn't) and he promptly brought out a red velvet cupcake for her! I was quite envious, but I give Spin 5/5 for customer service! Nothing beats a free cupcake, haha.

When it got busy, the service to our table did slow down considerably. Which wasn't too bad since I don't like to constantly be bothered at a restaurant. Though in the end it did take awhile for our bill and change to get back to us.

If you sign up with your phone number, you will get a free drink the next time you visit. After that, a free drink after every ten times you visit. So basically it's an electronic loyalty card using your cell number. I thought that was pretty cool. Apparently you should get a notice once you have been inserted into their system. It has been three days but I still haven't received anything...

So my overall verdict is yeah, I would probably go back. I just hope the next item tastes a lot more mouth-watering or unique.