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IS IT TOMATO? OR TO-MAH-TOE

IS IT TOMATO? OR TO-MAH-TOE? EITHER WAY, WE LIKE OURS ROASTED! (AND THEY’RE MADE IN-HOUSE.)

Did you know that we make our famous roasted tomatoes in-house? Our homemade tomatoes are fresh, healthy, and highly requested at all of our locations! If you’ve been to Boom, you know these are a fan-favourite. But did you know that we make our famous roasted tomatoes in-house? Our homemade tomatoes are fresh, healthy, and …

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boom breakfast college street

Our Story

The head and heart of the Boom Breakfast family was always Tony Cappellano. He opened the first Boom location in 2003 at College Street in Toronto. Over the years he would grow the brand to three more locations at St. Clair, Eglinton, and Vaughan. Tony was involved in every aspect of the business from clearing tables to welcoming guests and running the kitchen. Many staff who went on to open their own restaurants credit Tony with their exceptional experience. Aside from his big heart Tony was famous for “the greatest cappuccino” you ever had.
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Tony Cappellano

THE BOOM FAMILY STORY: HOW IT ALL STARTED. PART 1

Tony Cappellano is the head and heart of the Boom Breakfast family. He opened the first Boom location in 2003 at College Street in Toronto. Over the years he would grow the brand to three more locations at St. Clair, Eglinton, and Vaughan. This is how the boom family story started.

Tony was involved in every aspect of the business from clearing tables to welcoming guests and running the kitchen. Many staff who went on to open their own restaurants credit Tony with their exceptional experience. Aside from his big heart Tony was famous for “the greatest cappuccino” you ever had. But there’s more to the story…