Food is cnsistently good ...staff have been there a long time and very professional and friendly. Wing night on Mondays and Wdnesdays are a great deal. read more

Walked in to wait for a couple friends to show up. Was greeted by a waitress with glasses, she was pretty prejudice right off the bat. She first thought i was drunk then afterwards changed her mind and thought i was under the influence of drugs then refused to serve me . Really put me right off and ruined my night. Earlier i had just spent the evening at the hospital making sure my uncle was alright after having breathing issues and was looking to relax afterwards with a couple friends and some drinks and nothing more... last Gabby's i went too was really great but this location i dont know now to be honest. read more

Not the best place on the Danforth but not the worst either. It's part of a chain so they always have beer and food specials. I've always found service to be friendly and the food and the beer ok. read more

Gabbys has long been my go to for chicken wings and Golden Tee golf. The Danforth location is my new go to in the chain for ambience and service. It's simply one of the coolest vibes around and the staff has everything to do with that. I give you the delightful Micheline. She's got a bounce in her step and oozes charm! Do yourself a favour and get there soon!!! If you're an IPA fan then try the Bubble Stash from Hop Valley...It's a juicy pint of absolute hazy goodness!! See you there.... read more

This is a nice lil pub in the Greektown area. I went on a Saturday night when they had already rolled out the late night menu. It's not too loud and there aren't many people. The food is typical pub food but it's good if you're hungry. There are about 6 (maybe a little more) beers on tap. The service is friendly and they have tvs that run trivia questions on them which is kind of fun. They have a cool library room at the back with a long table that can be used for big groups (I'm assuming). Overall not AMAZING, but I'd still recommend it for your typical pub vibes. read more

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Came in at noon on a Saturday. Seems like the place the local drunk comes as there was a very intoxicated man at the bar yelling at random strangers and saying he'd show them his penis. Though the menu says they do breakfast from 11-3 Saturday and Sundays they dont serve breakfast Saturdays. They're ice tea was so watered down it tasted like brown water. The Natchos are pretty good. The atmosphere isn't very great, probably better at night when it's dark. The toilets also dont really flush well. read more

This used to be a good place. But no longer. It's gone downhill in so many ways. I no longer recommend it.

Two months into a friendly weigh loss competition, I leave the confines of "The Parkdale" and venture into the enemy territory of "The Danforth". I know the area well, as my competition and good friends are well-established "Forthers". The plan is to weigh in, compare results and then enjoy some well-deserved pints and grub as a reward. Normally, snob that I am, I would avoid a franchise joint like Gabby's. However, it's close by and something of a 'local' for my competitors. As "Forthers" in good standing, the two of them are both family men and usually have limited windows of opportunity for aimless beer drinking. Having been told several times the burgers here are good; I give the Danforth Burger a try. It's made on site, with beef ground fresh for them by Mister Greek Butcher just a few doors down the road. The menu specifies they grill it medium well, which is usually a signpost on the road to dried out beef puck, but I forge ahead. While a cool creemore tastes like nectar of the gods, I can only attest that is nothing compared to the gorgeous burger that arrives. I have mine with bacon, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, chipotle mayo. From the side order of onion rings, I slap several on the burger as well. It's clear they know what they are doing in the kitchen. The burger is medium well, but still moist. The beef has a beautiful, gentle chew, with none of the rubbery and tough qualities you tend to get in burgers around town. Nor is it a meatloaf masquerading as a burger. It's a beefy wonder. This is surely a result of fresh ground meat that has not been overworked and with the correct fat ratio of around 20% fat to 80% meat. I'm a little astounded that I'm having a burger this good at a Gabby's. All around town, there are "gourmet" burger places that aren't anywhere near this good. Other than the burger, the fries are frozen shoestrings and just ok. The onion rings are also quite good. I can't tell if they are frozen (I think they are fresh), but they are crispy and addictive. I've had the wings on a previous visit and they are good, but not great. So, score one for Gabby's, which apparently allows individual franchises to stray from the mandated menu. A big shout out must go to the manager (or owner?) of the Danforth location for making the effort and maintaining the quality. It's a sad state of affairs in Toronto that some business casually doing a burger correctly should be such a surprise and oddity. Burger rates a 4, rest of the menu is more of a 3. Without out the ability to half star, I am forced to round down to a 3. read more

Not just your typical watering hole. Gabby's is a staple for me and my basketball team on Tuesday nights, which is Tex Mex Tuesday = cheap quesadillas, fajitas, nachos, etc. Really anything on the menu is quite good. The Danforth Burger is a homemade burger exclusive to this Gabby's location. One tip: whatever you are ordering, get it with onion rings. They are amongst the best I've ever had. What separates Gabby's from any other pub though is that they actually care about their customers. The servers and management (Ally and Jim) are superb. Very friendly, easy going people who really appreciate their customer base. Oh yeah, decent tap selection too for beers. read more

This is a great local pub if you are there on the right day. Food is delicious and generic but consistent. Regulars at the bar are a loud, take over the TVs and favoured to other patrons. the blonde server/bartender is terrible! We were there last night for dinner and drinks and were ignored most the night. A regular changed the tv we were watching with no regard Toby's or anyone. Missing the servers from the past that were more attentive to all guests. read more

My go-to pub on the East side of the Danforth. I go here about 3-4 times a month since I'm in the area often. They have tons of tv's in both he bar in the dining area so it's a great place to watch any sports games. I've tried almost everything on the menu and I have no complaints! Portions are perfectly sized and always delicious. If you're feeling for something greasy and heavy, this place has it. Feeling light and healthy? Great salads and other options. What has made this place so great is the staff; they're always so attentive, friendly and exceeds expectations (shout out to Christa!). read more

I'm not big on franchised restaurants, would rather stick with the local places but I really enjoyed my meal here. Started with the kale salad...it was excellent..walnuts, cranberries, very peppery, loved it. And finished off with the fish tacos. Pretty tasty. And the service was great! She never let our glasses go empty and always seemed to be there if we needed anything. Will definitely be back. read more

Went in for take-out recently and decided to take advantage of their $3 bottles of beer while I waited. Long story short (I just deleted the "long story"), the beer tasted like cardboard but when I mentioned it, they refused to take it off my bill, although they were very polite about it. I assume they were thinking that now that my takeout was ready, I just didn't want the 2nd beer, but they didn't want to take the hit. Look, I'm not cheap but I know at my establishment, if a guest is unhappy with an item and hasn't consumed it, we take it off the bill. They chose to allow me to pay for it which LITERALLY left a bad taste in my mouth. Ah well, they said it was "new ownership" so I guess they have the right to run the place as they will. read more

Fish and chips are the worse fish and chips I've ever eaten. I actually was disappointed and asked to have my meal replaced with the dry rubbed chili lime wings which was pretty decent. The sweet potato fries were a bit salty. For the upside the hostess was very kind. Likely would not visit again. read more

great neighborhood bar. all the staff are outstanding, Micheline, Marley, Julia and Alex know how to create a great atmosphere. food is wxcellwnt pub quality, BUT it's missing the love the old chef Mike used to bring. still great place to relax after work, it's a family read more

Was there as part of a big group last night and the service was quick and friendly! Our server was great and we were never left waiting for a drink! The food was also great! Would definitely recommend the honey wings. And the kettle fries are addictively good! read more

This Gabby's location stands apart from the rest for one reason: the service. The staff is energetic, friendly, knowledgeable - and most importantly - cares about the guest. My vote for Toronto's best bartender goes to the man who served me tonight, Eric Hulme. When I think of the terms "above and beyond", "exceeding expectations" and "wow-ed", Mr.Hulme's service is at the forefront of my mind. Painstaking effort goes into every cocktail, whether it be a rum and coke, or one of his personal favorites, the mint julip. His focus on guest service is truly admirable. No matter how many tasks lay in front of him, Eric ALWAYS finds time for the guest. Watching Eric pull a pint whilst chatting with a guest about his passion for mixology is a sight to behold. Go to Gabbys for the atmophere, stay for Toronto's greatest barman, Mr. Eric Hulme. read more

The server kicked me out, I feel like this has to do with my skin colour. Im a black immigrant and she was rude from the start. I didn't realize I couldn't eat apricots in the bar. read more

Went in for dinner. No indication of a hostess or wait to be seated sign. I seated myself. Waited five minutes. Nobody acknowledged me so i left. The place wasnt busy. This sucks because id already checked out the menu and was pumped for my order. Oh well, lots of other food on the danforth. read more

My food was served cold (root fries) as were a few others' at the table, and the waiter was extremely negligent. Probably why the food got to us cold. read more

Classic neighbourhood pub, despite being a chain. The barkeeps are fantastic on the late shift, and the environment is generally friendly if not overly intoxicated (it is always a good sign when the staff are doing shots with the patrons). Food and drink is in line with the Gabby's chain, which means it is overpriced for what you are getting. But the kitchen is open late, so who cares if the basket of fries is $5. If you are looking for a watering hole at Pape and Danforth, you can't go wrong with Gabby's. read more

This place changed ownership a few years ago. The new owner is a very nice guy, he is always looking for ways to improve the business and has made many repairs/renos since he took over. The staff is very friendly and service is quick. The food is good, the danforth burger is my favorite, although I like my burgers medium so I always request it. read more

This is my favourite watering hole in this part of town. The beer is always very fresh and very cold. They serve a number of burgers you won't see in similar places, from cow-like animals you don't see on your typical area farms. These burgers are simply great! read more

Gabby's has many fine brews on tap so it's perfect for the beer lover. Service is always attentive. The restaurant side always seems to be filled with local families enjoying a night out. The long bar side tends toward the sports bar if there's a game on. The menu was recently updated. Ricky, the new manager, has managed to double the size of the patio. A fun place to while away an hour or two with friends and family. read more