Thu Jul 19/07, 6:30 p.m. Kosher Pizza Delight

3028 Bathurst Street, North York, ON M6B 3B6, Canada, (416) 789-3443

This is a perfect example of why competition is good.

There are 3 kosher pizza places on this block, Bathurst, just south of Lawrence. This guy's the new guy. Putting things in perspective, this is a Thursday evening, at not a particularly busy time. They weren't crowded, but there was a steady stream of customers.

There were some things going on here that I am just not used to at a kosher pizza place.

1. We were greeted immediately, and cheerfully. I was not ignored -- and I don't know the owner, and I have never been in this establishment.
   
2. It was quite clean
3. After our order was taken, another server asked if he could help us
4. Before he finished assembling our falafel, we told our server what we wanted in it, and he suggested we sit down, and he would bring it to us. He did bring us our piping hot, fresh falafels, he got our orders correct, and served it with a smile.

Bonus marks: They have, by far, the most interesting falafel toppings of any falafel place I've been to in TO. Check out the roasted garlic.

Other positives: comfortable seating, airy decor.

Problems:

1. Men's washroom has no sink. In fact, it only has a toilet. For the sink, you have to go outside of the washroom to the "netilas yadaim" sink to wash your hands. That's a little weird -- but I guess the health department OKed it.
2. Parking in July/Aug 2007 will be a nightmare, as they are tearing apart the sidewalks in front of the restaurant (and all the way down Bathurst).

I checked the Toronto "DineSafe" rating. They have only 1 inspection, and they passed.