A little about this place
About Royal Lounge
Royal Lounge is a shisha and cafe lounge at 720 Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery alongside hookah service. Google's review topic counts center on vibe, cleanliness, and staff. Multiple reviewers praised the atmosphere as clean and inviting, calling it one of the few solid hookah options downtown, and several said the shisha quality and flavor variety stood out; one reviewer recommended the beef sandwich from the food menu.
Set against that, a recurring complaint across many reviewers describes rude, dismissive, or condescending treatment from servers and hosts, including accounts of regulars being served ahead of waiting customers. More than one reviewer also reported confusing or unexpected shisha pricing, including a surprise per-person charge and one report of roughly $20 in disputed service fees. One reviewer said a loud, disruptive nearby group was not managed by staff.
Reviewer experiences of service quality appear to vary considerably by visit and by which staff member is working. No halal certifying body is stated in the material reviewed.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.3 / 5304 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
235 235 - 4 stars
17 17 - 3 stars
8 8 - 2 stars
5 5 - 1 star
39 39
What people enjoy
- Multiple reviewers praised the atmosphere and vibe, describing it as clean, inviting, and one of the few hookah lounge options downtown.
- Several reviewers said the shisha quality and variety of flavors and brands were excellent.
- More than one reviewer praised staff as friendly and attentive, including proactive service with charcoal refills.
- One reviewer specifically recommended the beef sandwich from the food menu.
Things to keep in mind
- A recurring complaint across many reviewers describes rude, dismissive, or condescending service from staff or hosts, including reports of regulars being served ahead of other waiting customers.
- More than one reviewer reported unexpected or confusing shisha pricing, including a surprise per-person charge and one reviewer who said they were overcharged roughly $20 in service fees.
- One reviewer said a loud, disruptive group at a nearby table was not managed by staff.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Is Royal Lounge open past midnight on Monday?
The Monday service continues overnight: 12 PM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Royal Lounge located?
Royal Lounge is at 720 Spadina Avenue, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is Spadina Avenue. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Royal Lounge?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.