This was such a fun spot to try out! My friend and I walked in on a Sunday evening at around 6 pm and we were able to quickly snag a table for 2 on the patio. Before we came, we checked out the menu and saw some very unique pizzas so we were keen to order a pie. They offer weekly specials and the one that caught our eye had a pesto cream base, Chinese 5 spice chicken, edible flowers .. and more! It was almost too pretty to eat but we really enjoyed the mix of flavours. We also got to try out their pastas - couldn't decide which one we'd prefer but luckily, the offer half portions .. so we got a half of both! While I personally enjoyed the pork bolognese more, my friend liked the Alfredo - we got the best of both worlds. Lots of local beer options on the menu and really nice staff. I'd love to come back to try out other flavours of pizza they'd have to order! read more

Beast Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place has been on my list the longest out of every restaurant, and I finally got the chance to try it! Came with a group of 6 and reserved the Whole Animal Dinner where we selected elk as the animal, high adventure level. We started off with a shot with the chef - a lovely surprise. The whiskey was smooth and went down nicely. We were seated next to the kitchen window where we could watch the preparation and plating of the food, chef's table style. Our first course was a play on a deviled egg, where the egg base was essentially a fried meatball made of elk leg (a 'meat egg' as the chef described it). This dish was interesting and had a great texture. The second course was bánh tét with elk heart and pork terrine in the centre, surrounded by a layer of mung bean, then pandan coconut sticky rice, followed by butterfly pea sticky rice. It was served pan fried on one side with an amazing buerre blanc that complimented it well. The dish reminded me of my parents' Chinese sticky rice (zongzi), often eaten during Dragon Boat Festival. Next, we had an elk sirloin topped with sweetbread. This surprised me as the meat was reminiscent of liver due to the irony taste and texture. The sweetbread tasted different than what I've had in the past where it's typically fried. For our fourth course, we had elk blood macaroni with elk tongue in a juniper cream sauce. The blood didn't add much taste to the macaroni, but the tongue was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the sauce was my favourite of the evening. Kudos to the saucier! We all wanted to lick our plates at this point. Our last savoury course was an onion koji-marinated elk rack with sauce a la moutarde, and rudabaga paired with a rudabaga cream sauce. This was my favourite whole dish, as the meat was cooked perfectly and we were given a bread basket made with their fermented pizza dough to soak up the rest of the sauce. The texture and smell of the bread alone is enough to convince us to come back for pizza! Finally for dessert, we had a butter tart with an almond cake baked into the plate. Throughout the meal, we chatted with the chef and were told the inspiration of the dishes, as well as stories of their food adventures. You could truly sense the passion for cooking. This whole experience was tasty and unexpected - a hidden gem for those who only know Beast for their pizza. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Well, it's been over 9 years since I've been here and back then it was for brunch. Update: came here for dinner and we purposely came at 5pm for two reasons 1) we didn't want to wait 2) we wanted dips on the beef patty pizza (they only make 6 a day) Review: SO GOOD!!!!!! They do have a seating limit - which i understand and respect and the manager did come and tell us our time was up around the 2hr mark. Overall - worth it. read more

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We'd been wanting to check out Beast Pizza for a really long time, especially since we were big fans of its previous incarnation. The joint only opens for dinner, though, which made it a perfect candidate for a post-TIFF meal. We showed up right as they opened at 5:00 and snagged one of the few indoor tables. They had a Happy Hour special on their house beer, so we each grabbed a pint and began perusing the menu. We decided to start with the Smoked Trout Pate ("Applewood smoked Ontario trout pate topped w/ pickled chilies and chives. Served w/ our house-made pizza dough bread"). It's a terrific appetizer. The smoked trout is just so flavorful and smoky (duh), and the texture was perfect. The super fresh bread was great, too. But the star of the show is, of course, the pizza, and we decided to try the Meatball ("red sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, fennel jam, and arugula"). It's so damn good. The pleasantly crispy crust holds a bunch of first-class toppings, and all the components worked so well together. The topping of fresh arugula ties the whole thing together very nicely. I can see why Beast Pizza is ranked so highly among pizza aficionados. It's a really cool place with awesome food and friendly, efficient service. read more

Beast Pizza - Smoked Trout Pate. - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Did the whole animal dinner and had a great experience! My friend I did it with is pescatarian so we went for seafood. The dishes covered a wide variety of fish and flavors and were overall really tasty. We found the chef and other folks working there to be very friendly, and made the experience a great one overall The desert course doesn't include whatever animal you select, and while it was phenomenal I do think it would make for an even better experience if that was somehow incorporated I would love to come back some day and try it with one specific animal, I feel like I didn't quite get the "whole animal" experience you'd have if you picked a specific animal, but this was still well worth it even if seafood is your only option read more

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I had my eye for this spot for their Whole Animal Dinners, only that their chef's schedule did not match up with my trip days. Yet, my friend and I still came for their regular pizza and pasta menu. This spot has a sports bar vibe, but a fancy dinner lighting, with low key servers and hosts, but their whole animal dinners would be fine dining price. It's a whole lot to take in. While I was very sad about not getting what I wanted for months, I ended up splitting a beef tongue and bacon pizza, a small pasta, and got a shot of Canadian whisky with their house beer. Everything tasted great, I'm not much of a pizza fan but this place stole my heart. Whatever they do with the crust is just super fresh, wasn't dried or tough, very chewy. I had thought beef tongue on pizzas would overcook it, as their thin slices would cook pretty quickly. Their house beer was pretty light, a lager, the packaging is that pizza box design on the can. Nothing fancy, goes down smoothly, goes well with the pizza. Will definitely try to make it out here for their Whole Animal Dinner. It's a 6 course (5 savory, 1 sweet) meal based on a specific protein you have chosen from their list. Adjust for your adventurous levels. Add in wine or beer pairing. There is another option with more courses, my stomach hasn't been able to fit that much, 5 course is fine with me. If I stumble upon the wrong date again and miss this dinner, I'm still trying out more of their pizzas. For the first time, I'm eating pizza not because of sustenance, but for the taste. read more

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Great crust: thin, crispy without being dry (not easy to do), flavourful with nice blistering. It is obvious they are very skilled in fermenting their dough. The staff were very friendly. It's very refreshing to find a place that can actually make a great crust; only a very very minor few places in Toronto can accomplish this. read more

Beast Pizza - BLT - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Beast pizza has become my favorite pizza place in Toronto. The first time I ordered it, our DoorDash delivery was two hours late. Even with the pizza being completely cold, the pizza was still very, very good, good enough for me to give it second try, and even a third try. I've tried their Beef Tongue and Bacon pizza, their mushroom pizza (with meatballs), their meatball pizza, and their Maccheroni w/ Wild Boar Bolognese. They were all pretty spectacular. Even the crust was good. Definitely due for an actual visit to the restaurant and try it in person. read more

Beast Pizza - Mushroom Pizza + Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pizza review: This was primarily an acclaimed American/Canadian contemporary restaurant known as "Beast," but renamed to "Beast Pizza" in 2022, and changed to a humble Italian bistro. Open 5pm-10pm (yes, 5 hours) every day, closed Monday & Tuesday. Nestled on a residental street corner, it is about a 4 minute walk down some blocks from the renowned, original location of North Of Brooklyn pizza shop. Ordered 16" "Plain Cheese" pie (largest size available; $27), asked "nearly well-done." No modifications allowed (which was perfectly fine). Dough was the standout here: imagine the best, freshest, bread loaf/baguette you ever had. This is what you get here. The edges were superbly airy, and had a nice outer crispiness. Properly thin centre area. Very neutral flavoured. Found the pie to be very bread-centric (which was tolerable since the dough was akin to superb freshly-baked bread). Also, since there are no modifications allowed, the minimal level of toppings made the top-side of the dough cooked (almost) well-done, and this made consuming this bready pie significantly more enjoyable than most other pies. Also, the dough held up fantastically for a well-done pie, with barely any black spots anywhere (sparsely on the outer edges top-side). The cheese and sauce (which was a tiny hint of sweetness) were nothing special, and were "good." No strong herbal, savoury, or "umami" flavour notes. Easily one of the least greasy pizzas we've tried to date, and quite lightweight. Also, arguabley the most impressive pizza box art in the whole city (maybe the whole province). $27 for a "good" 16" pie is not as good as NOB's $26 for an 18," but this is an independent local restaurant/bistro, with other non-pizza, (New World) Italian-themed items (akin to "Conzo's"/"Sugo"), and an intimate atmosphere (probably great for dates and casual get-togethers), so fair premium. read more

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So this is a review for their whole animal dinner and it was absolutely mind blowing. We went to Don Alfonso 1890 a few days later and wished we came back here instead! Their pizza also looked amazing and I was dying to get a pie along with dinner (or borrow a slice from neighbouring diners) but alas, I will need to be back! Unbeknownst to many, Beast Pizza serves up a delicious multi-course nose-to-tail tasting menu of an online pre-selected "theme" that ranges from chicken all the way to elk, venison, bison, offal, and more with your choice of how adventurous you feel (high, med, low). Vegans need not inquire! Although, I'm sure they could make some kick-@$$ vegan food too based on how the chef flavours his food. We came as a group of 7 and selected Elk with a "high" adventurous level. Book well in advance as it's a small restaurant. you also require a min of 4 people for the whole animal dinner. Won't go in-depth into each of the courses as you can look at the pics, but everything was perfectly cooked, seasoned, and flavoured. The things that you'd expect to have either a gamey of irony taste, there wasn't any (although I personally wouldn't have minded). A great example is the elk heart tartare, one of my fav courses. If you didn't tell me it was heart, I would never have guessed! Better than beef tartare. The elk tenderloin and chop were *chef's kiss*. Perfectly cooked and paired with amazing sauces on both. Everyone's plates were literally licked clean. Massive hats off to the Saucier because the sauces truly elevated the dishes. Lastly, the service was top notch. Very attentive and great recommendations on drinks, etc. They also include tip as part of their pricing. This place does no wrong. Highly recommend to anyone for any occasion and will definitely be back as I am eyeing both the bison and offal! Bring on the sweetbreads, liver, kidney, stomach :) read more

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Nice, small place in King West. Pizzas are decent enough but pricey. No tips required and you can tell some of the servers don't give a shit. I give 4 stars mainly because of the location and since it is a small intimate place not because the food or service is any good read more

We came on a rainy Thursday evening, so there were not many customers. Amazing food and great customer service! read more

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If you are looking for the same food you can get someplace else, for less, then go there instead, please. But, if you have some spirit of adventure, love something genuinely original, thrive on creativity in the conception and execution of truly great food, then you have found your destination -- and that goes triple for the Whole Animal Dinners, which simply have no comparison anywhere. Be brave, and jump in! read more

Beast Pizza - Sliced bison ribeye with smoked sweetbreads, smoked parm sauce, and lobster cream sauce! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were in Toronto on vacation for a week & the only reservation I made ahead of time was at Beast for their Whole Animal Dinner. We chose duck with a request for weird & adventurous. The restaurant is charming, lively, & inviting...everyone was incredibly friendly. Chef Nathan is an artist & it was a joy to watch him in his element...it instantly calmed me. He has a quiet confidence & excitement about cooking that comes through in every dish he serves. The food was exquisitely creative...I was surprised & delighted over & over again. There are no words to describe these unexpected flavor combinations & the feelings & emotions they brought out in me. You must experience them yourself, like any great work of art. There was nothing to criticize, it was perfection. I didn't wish for even a grain less or more of salt. We were so enamored of this spectacular feast, that we inquired if it would be possible to come back again before leaving town & our request was granted. It was even more marvelous the second time. I feel incredibly lucky to have eaten at Beast & met Chefs Nathan & Scott. read more

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Speechlessly delicious and creative cuisine. The Mrs & I were in town for a Baseball and Foodie Tour. Beast out lived the pack of eateries we visited and finished FIRST. Our experience, Sunday brunch style: fried pickles, "poutine", fried gnocchi, gravy of the day, cheese curds, this Planets Best Bloody Mary, pork belly, peameal bacon with two eggs, house potatoes, chocolate chip French toast, which melts in your mouth, and crab cake Benedict! We walked to the Beast to build a heartier appetite, sadly however, a public transportation was required on our way back to the hotel for delicious food coma nap. "Excellence tucked away in an unsuspecting neighborhood." read more

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They have a great mushroom pizza. The service was great. The place is fairly small, so, I would try to call ahead and get a table in advance, if possible. It's a tad expensive but I would still come back to try their other pizzas. read more

One of my favourite staples in the city. A great environment with amazing people behind the curtain. The food has always been amazing but my go to on the regular now is the beef tongue and bacon pizza with uncle Tony's meatballs. Trust me when I say it's that good good. read more

Beast Pizza - Uncle Tony's Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The bartender was also the host and server... He moved two different parties to different seats while we were literally chewing our main courses... Unacceptable and poor service... The sad thing is that there was no way to complain or say no and we had to comply... I would strongly suggest that the restaurant management reflect on this disrespectful action of forced immediate seating of new customers to the detriment of already paying customers who are part way through their experience! What is the point of tipping staff with tequila shots only to be treated as second class customers???? Do you not realize the optics of moving 2 different bipoc customers so that white customers can be immediately accommodated???? read more

Beast Pizza - a view of the kitchen from the bar - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Small place. Great food. If you decide to come here, come in a small group. It took a while for our table of 4 to get in. We waiting out in the cold for about half an hour as there was no room indoors to wait. Food was delicious though. We had the crispy pigs ear to start and I had the Beastwich as my main. Worth the wait? Yes! It was a nice experience. Glad I can check this resto off my list of must-go places. read more

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This just topped my list of great brunch places! The bone marrow French toast was just bursting with flavour and went beyond my expectations! Everything about this dish was a perfect match in texture and flavour ! Such a brilliant combo! I was so surprised how much I loved the salad dressing. It was so refreshing I had to pick a bottle off their fridge. Will definitely come back. read more

Beast Pizza - a hand holding a half eaten sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is probaly the quintessential brunch spot in Toronto: punishing wait times, inflated prices, and trendy twists on classic brunch/breakfast items. That being said, the quality of the food is consistently strong (the beastwich in particular is just the perfect gathering of various savory flavors). I also like the fact that they have single-serving French presses for coffee, the selection of which is nicely curated. Overall I'd say Beast is definitely worth a go for weekend brunch, but do yourself a favor and come here a bit early. read more

Beast Pizza - The Beastwich. - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went there for lunch with one friend. Ambiance: When you walk in you have a feeling you walked into someones apartment. The place has a very cozy homey feeling to it. There are 5 tables for 2 people, 4 for 4 people, and 3 for larger groups. They got a patio (it was closed when I was there, but in the summer it would very nice as it is on the quite street). Service (5 stars): There was one person serving everyone, when we got there there the place was mostly empty. The sever came and got us water and was attentive the whole time. Food (5 stars): The food was amazing. Pretty grease but delicous never the less I got the Mad Maple (fried chicken thigh, beast bacon, ontario maple syrup and egg). It came with a side salad. My friend got: huevos rancheros: crispy corn tortillas, mexican-style chorizo, refried black beans, guacamole. The cost for each of us with tax and tip was $18.19 read more

Beast Pizza - Huevos rancheros - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came with a friend to Toronto and this was our last meal before our flight. We saw the great Yelp reviews so we decided to try it. To sum it up, my friend said it best - the food was fine, but more of the instagram-able dish variation. I thought the fried chicken was good, but depending on the piece, it was really good and juicy or stringy and chewy. We got the Beast sandwich, the sandwich with kimchee, the "poutine" with lamb ragu and the fried pickles. The sandwiches were ok - some interesting combinations, the fried pickles were too thin to my friend's liking and the lamb ragu poutine was more sauce-like than gravy-like (I asked prior to ordering) - it wasn't poutine at all really, but the fried gnocchi was pretty good. I'm glad I tried the place, as it was recommended by Yelpers and friends alike, but bummed it didn't live up to the hype for me. I might be willing to try it again in the future. read more

I LOVE the brunch food here. I'm all for locally sourced food! I've tried the Ace Hill brunch with pork hock (the pork hock is AMAZING) and their infamous beastwich. The food is great!! That being said, I've been here before and noticed portions shrunk slightly in the last few years. Also, expect to wait 20-60 minutes for a seat. We were a party of 3 and they didn't seat us for 15 min even though there were 3-4 empty tables of 2. It seemed like the could have just pushed 2 tables together but didn't want to. read more

Beast Pizza - Brunch: ace hill brunch (without the ace hill) and pork hocks - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Mad maple burger (very tasty), pork sliders, bone marrow, poutine gnocchi, Buffalo chicken burger Pros + Friendly and prompt service + Amazing food. My faves by far were the maple bacon, bone marrow and pork slider. The lighting was dim and romantic. Parking was hard to find, unsurprisingly, as it was nestled in Toronto. We made reservations on a Saturday evening but judging from the traffic, you can probably do without. It made for a pleasant evening. read more

Beast is one of my favourite places in Toronto for brunch, even though I don't get to go there very often. It maintains a definite "treat" status when we're making brunch plans, mostly because of cost. Despite this, I relish every visit with a child-like anticipation. The cool decor, ambiance and excellent service hit the mark every time. In terms of the food I LOVE the "Buffalo Bird". A fried chicken thigh with lettuce, pickles, ranch and buffalo sauces, draped over an English muffin. The chicken is melt-in-your-mouth good and is very filling. Other menu items I've tried include the eggs benedict with peameal which was also delicious, and the peameal was 1/2" thick - I'm not joking! Apart from that there's the standard brunch burger, scrambled eggs, huevos rancheros and a classic breakfast. There are some more eclectic items on the menu such as bone marrow toast and pigs ears, in addition to a rotating specials menu on the board. Everything here is made with care and attention and you can really tell, which makes the cost worth it in my opinion, even if it's only once in a while. Fun fact: They cater, and if you're a complete carnivore you and your group can order a "whole animal" dinner to create a six course tasting menu using a different part of the animal for every course. read more

This review is based on Beast version of Happy Hour: Beast120! Wednesday to Friday from 5-7 pm with drinks and appetizer for $5 and oyster for $1 each! We ended up sharing: - chicken hearts + mole + pickled onions - quesadilla + chorizo + salsa verde - house cocktail- beast margarita - half a dozen of Oyster of the Day: Beach Angel, BC with House Made Beast pepper sauce Everything was just so tasty! Chicken Hearts and Quesadilla both have really interesting complex flavour. And the Oysters were just so fresh and sweet....and for a $1 each?! I would order a dozen oyster myself and wash them down with a glass of Cava next time! Service was excellent as usual. The menu changes every week so I definitely would be back again for Beast120!!! Great way to have a drink and a snack before dinner! read more

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Beast is one of Charlie's Burgers wine program's partners for August. It's super cozy and has a cute patio. * Bone marrow with escargot and mushrooms: this is my absolute favorite! Mushroom soaked up all the flavor and it's so rich and delicious! * Bison Tartare with chimichurri sauce: it tastes very much like a steak tartare and the sauce is delicious! * Burrata salad: the pickled grape added a refreshing acid taste to the salad! * Boar chop with tahini sauce: it's similar to a pork chop but with more texture, and the tahini sauce goes perfectly with it! *Sticky pudding: soaked in sweet syrup and yum! read more

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This bad boy is worth the wait. We got there just past noon-time and we didn't get seated and get our food until 1:30pm. That said, we were dying of hunger, but Beast did not disappoint. I got the beastwhich with salad and potatoes on the side. I wish I got just the salad, not to say that the potato wasn't good. In fact, it was one of the best I've ever had. It was somewhat crunchy outside and packed in flavour. I just wish I got the salad because it's a good break from all that fried chicken, gravy and biscuit. Also, the dressing is unforgettable! It had a kick of ginger, perhaps? I'm not really good at figuring out what is what, but it reminded me of the dressing you get with your complimentary salad on Japanese restaurants, but tastier. As for the beastwhich itself, everything about it was perfect! The biscuit is well done, soft and tasty. The gravy wasn't too much that it was overpowering and the chicken, one of the best I've ever had. It was still juicy, very tender and oh em gee, so good! The only thing I'd say is to have a small snack on your way here so you're not starving, waiting for the table. Aside from that, it's a must try! read more

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Previously, I enjoyed my brunch experience at Beast, so I was quite thrilled for an opportunity to return for dinner. Beast serves tapas-style small plates to share, so between the four of us (I dragged my family and my boyfriend along), we were able to try a good number of dishes. Now onto the food! The dinner started with some delicious bread baked in-house. The Parker House roll, in particular, was very buttery and satisfying. Dirty rice balls ($5)- basically, these are arancini. The cheesy rice balls were piping hot and tasted delicious with the refreshing tomato sauce. We quickly gobbled all of it up. After the bread, this was a very good start to the meal. "Poutine" of fried gnocchi, boar shoulder, cheese curds and creme fraiche ($11). The poutine is a permanent fixture on Beast's menu but the toppings change on a regular basis. I tried a version with Ontario water buffalo previously for brunch and really enjoyed it. This time around, the sauce had a completely different flavour profile- it almost tasted like a tomato sauce of some sort, rather than a meaty gravy. I think I prefer the first one that I had, but nevertheless, I still loved fried gnocchi for its crispy exterior and gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture on the inside. Overall, this was another winner for me. Southern sliders- tasso ham and pimiento cheese on english muffin ($15). These were fabulous! The mini burger was my favourite dish of the evening. The patty was bursting with juice and it's amazing how much flavour could be packed in such a tiny burger. On top of that, using english muffin as the bun was ingenious! I think the density of the english muffin worked particularly well on miniature burgers. On a side note, I did think that $5 per slider was a little pricey. Ricotta dumplings with pine nuts, tomato sauce, eggplant pickle ($11). This was my least favourite dish of the meal. I was not a fan of the eggplant pickle, and I usually love eggplants! On the whole, the flavours just didn't work for me, and the ricotta dumplings had a strange texture that I didn't particularly enjoy. Strip loin of beef with navy beans, quail egg and pickled watermelon rind ($15). I liked that the beef was already sliced, which made it easy for sharing. The quail egg, on the other hand, was hard to split. I found the pickled watermelon rind to be the most interesting component- it was a bright and refreshing contrast to the meat and beans. Sweet potato wedges with pecans, maple vinaigrette, sultana raisins ($8). My mom and sister were put off by the liberal use of cinnamon, but I loved it! Cinnamon and sweet potato is a winning combination in my books, and I also loved the crunch from the pecans! I was more than happy to finish most of the dish. Duck confit with braised red cabbage and plum mostarda ($13). The duck was cooked well and the skin was nice and crispy. My sister, who is very partial to duck, liked it a lot, but I always prefer duck prepared the Chinese way. Nevertheless, I actually liked the duck better than the beef. Chocolate nut tart with coffee anglaise ($10). I loved it! The chocolate tart was rich and intense, perfect for dark chocolate lovers (like my boyfriend). I'm more of a white chocolate kind of girl, but I really loved that the deep chocolatey flavour was balanced out by the sweeter coffee cream sauce. The more bites I took, the more I liked it! Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and clotted cream ($10),This was the polar opposite of the chocolate nut tart- decadently sweet and gooey, the "pudding" cake was swimming in a bowl of molten caramel. My family loved this, and my sister was literally drinking the toffee sauce after all the pudding was devoured. I really loved my meal at Beast (except for the ricotta dumpling), and I would love to go back for another meal, especially since they change their menu frequently. read more

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We had multiple dishes and they all tasted like a bunch of greasy stuff piled together. I was not able to tell what I was eating most of the time other than feeling greasy. I was also feeling gross after the meal for the rest of the day. The duck French toast was the best dish out of it. At least it tasted somewhat good and I kind of was able to taste the food. The biscuit sandwich was the worst. It was just gross. The potato was soggy. I don't think I have had worst. read more

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Yummy!!! Came two times (once in two years ago and one just last month), both time were great. I recommend to come early so there's no need to line up in the cold..... I would come again!! The seating is a bit tight between tables especially in winter.... with winter jacket etc. read more

Beast Pizza - Beastwich - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had a wonderful Brunch experience at Beast. Coming in for a late brunch on a Sunday afternoon, we had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table of two. Located on a quiet street, the restaurant probably doesn't look the most attractive if you walked by. Service was fine with nothing noteworthy. The food on the otherhand was excellent: Beastwich 5/5: Biscuits fried chicken sandwich, gravy and homefries/salad. I really enjoyed this and would recommend! Meat Scramble 4/5: Almost like an omelette. They had an excellent sauce on top. Came with the homefries and salad sides as well. French Press Brazil Coffee 2.5/5: Average and not really worth $4. Overall, I really enjoyed Beast and I'd come back to try more of the menu (probably the dinner menu specifically)! read more

Beast Pizza - Meat scramble - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Decided to come for the first time after the Flower Market. The place was full but not too busy. We we're seated outside after a 5-10 min wait without any hassle. I got the Ace Hill breakfast with the full hog option minus the ace hill. This dish was pretty filling, packed with various kinds of protein. This dish curbed my appetite and definitely lives up to the restaurant's name. Will be coming back for the Beastwich next. read more

Beast Pizza - Ace Hill breakfast with full hog option. - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Solid location for brunch. I've walked by here a few times and there is often a line so we decided to try it on a Saturday at noon and was surprised there was no wait. We had the "Poutine", Smoked meat burger, French Toast, and a coffee. The "Poutine" is fried gnocchi, Ragu, and cheese curds, it was their special poutine "gravy" of the day. The smoked meat burger with a patty, montreal-style smoked meat, and an egg was very good and my favorite of the meal. My boyfriend's favorite was the french toast with duck confit which was also amazing. Overall everything was really good and with quality you can taste. Even the coffee with single origin beans from Nicaragua is pure quality. Can't go wrong with Beast for brunch! read more

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This felt like another place where the hype may have overpromised, and it just did not live up to it. When I arrived 10 minutes before opening on a Saturday in the middle of winter, I thought for sure I was going to be first, but I was one of the last parties to be seated, with a party of two (TIP: if your whole party isn't there, they will not seat you). The ambiance is very old timey, with definite hipster undertones. Service is good, but pretty unremarkable. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich that came with guacamole and tomato sauce (which I got on the side) on a biscuit bun. The fried chicken was good and not overcooked, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside (what put me off, was the large pieces at the end which were just fried batter with no meat). The biscuit was fluffy, but not substantial enough for the sandwich at all, it seemed more like the piece of bread that goes under fried food to absorb the wet oil. The tomato sauce taste like blended canned tomatoes, so I'm really glad I got it on the side, it would have make the whole sandwich way too wet, and the guacamole just seemed like your standard guac. The coffee is done in a french press, so coffee connoisseurs should be happy, but as someone who wants the coffee to flow freely with breakfast, I was not as happy by the limited french press deliverings. Would I go back...probably only if someone else wanted to go... read more

Asked a few friends for brunch reco's and majority went with Beast. We were in the area near by so we went to check this place out. Pretty small space so come early otherwise you'd be waiting for a while for a table. We got lucky with the last table for 2 but it was beside the door so it was a little cold. Didn't know what to get so looked at yelp for photos. I ended up getting the eggs bene (soo basic I know with peameal bacon) and my bf got the bone marrow french toast. He got it because it was unique. Eggs bene, it was just ok. I haven't had an eggs bene where it wasn't overcooked. I didn't like the peameal bacon because it was thick like a porkchop. My gut should have went with the avocado for bene. The bone marrow french toast was interesting. Wasn't too sweet or too salty. The pork that was shredded on top was soft yet at times crispy and reminded me of asian pork grinds. "ji yok see" LOL. Toppled with a sweet drizzle sauce and cranberries. Surprisingly was a good mash up. Overall bill after tax and tip came up to around $50. 3* for eggs bene 4.5* for french toast read more

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Gord and I had brunch today at Beast. Though it's been around for about six years, we just heard about it a couple months ago and wanted to check it out. It seats about 35 people and was jammed when we got there about 10:45am. We got the second last free table. Gord started with an Ethiopian coffee which is made with a French press. A timer lets you know when it's ready We both ordered the Labatt 50 breakfast. Gord got his with a Labatt 50 and I got mine with a mimosa. Gord got his breakfast with Beast bacon, challah bread and half mixed greens and half potatoes. He said it was very good. I got mine with peameal bacon, challah bread and potatoes. Mine too was very good. They also serve fresh donuts and today's flavours were maple bacon, chocolate mocha and caramel glazed with Chicago popcorn on top. I had planned on getting one for dessert but I didn't have any room. Next time! Aliza was our server and she took good care of us. We'll be back! read more

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Be prepared to wait if you're planning to visit! On a Saturday afternoon, our party of three waited for about 45 minutes. I'd recommend going around the corner to Shy Coffee Co. to grab a coffee while you wait! We ordered three dishes, the duck confit French toast, the Bruce Leroy, and the Mad Maple. The winner in my opinion is definitely the duck confit french toast! It's a unique take on french toast, the toast tasted great, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect compliment. As for the sandwiches, I couldn't taste the kimchi in the Bruce Leroy, so I would have liked that a bit more. The chicken in both sandwiches was tender, and not over-fried which I greatly appreciate! I would say the sandwiches were good, but not overly memorable in comparison to the french toast. Overall ambiance was very rustic, and a very cozy place to have brunch on a weekend! read more

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Definitely going to be a regular here. They've changed things up recently with asian elements like scallions and kimchi in some of their more popular dishes. I'm definitely coming back to try to Pig Ears, but we ordered the House Special Sandwich (can't remember what it's called but it's smack in the middle of the menu and crazy delicious with egg, kimchi, and tons of other flavours). Also ordered the Boar Poutine. Now if you've never had boar, don't expect pulled pork flavor - it's more akin to beef. Fries are also more of the 'tator tot' variety, which was so nice to see, since as a brunch place, makes more sense to have those rather than full blown french fries. Both dishes were very rich, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. Staff are attentive, prompt and friendly. Would definitely come back again! read more