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    Indie Ale House

    4.0 (271 reviews)
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    INDIE ALE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Lisa V.

    After a run with RunTOBeer in the west end, we were in need of sustenance and libations. My friends said Indie Alehouse Brew Pub was a great place for lunch and beer, so off we went. Upon entering, you are greeted by fridges full of fresh, cold beer in their bottle shop before you enter the dining area. There are lots booths, high tables and bar seating for you to choose from. A flight of beer was in order(as well as a giant glass of water)! My flight of 4 was comprised of Lemonade Stand Sour, St. Crispin's Mild English Ale, B Sharp Saison and Broken Hipster Witbier. A good variety of flavours while I decided on what to eat for lunch. The Delicata Pizza($18) caught my eye....and boy, was it eye catching! The caramelized onions, the delicata squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, the balsamic reduction, all paled in comparison to the dollops of bright blueberry ricotta on my pizza. It's delicious AND a head turner. The sweetness of the ricotta was mild, but distinct. The squash and pumpkin seeds brought this pizza together nicely; I'd definitely get it again! After almost eating an entire pizza, dessert was not on my mind, but my friend's sweet tooth was calling. Indie Alehouse offers the Tiniest Desserts. You can get 1 for $4.50 or 3 for $12. She picked the Flourless Bourbon Brownie. She said it was rich, but the perfect size after a savoury meal. Service was fantastic. I like that the person that each person has a different role in customer service, from taking the orders to delivering the food; it makes everything run smoothly and they do it well. Who am I kidding? I know I'll be back.

    Chris C.

    Indie Ale House was a quick stop for our group of four after having dinner nearby. It was busy when we arrived, still in their dinner rush, but we got a table near the kitchen pass. They brew their own beer onsite so we had to sample some of them. Unfortunately, I was so full from dinner, I ordered only a pint of Gold Star instead of a flight, as originally planned. It was good but I would have preferred it colder. Only one of us managed to have multiple pints. One of my companions ordered a slice of Indie Cheese Cake (blueberry lemon ricotta, stout chocolate, macerated blueberry) that wasn't bad but the bottom crust was kinda tough. Sitting near the pass, we saw all the food leaving the kitchen and it all looked delicious. We may just have to come back one day.

    Fried perfection.
    Steven M.

    4 years ago I made my first trip to the Indie Ale House and it got ruined thanks to my need for a root canal. 4 years later and it was finally time to try this amazing fried chicken again and actually be able to enjoy it without wanting to punch myself in the face. We showed up here on Sunday and the place wasn't crazy busy around lunch time. We got a table right away and thanks to already knowing exactly what we wanted to eat, we placed our order and had the food in front of us only 10-15 minutes later (that's the good stuff). The fried chicken itself is boneless and served with a decent amount of delicious French fries that were fantastic. The fried chicken itself was big, juicy, and full of flavour making it (quite possibly, I could be wrong) the best fried chicken Toronto has to offer. I absolutely loved it and I couldn't imagine ordering anything else when I return (it's just that good). The staff was friendly, the restaurant itself is super cool, and they even have a gift shop in the front of the establishment. I don't drink so I can't comment on the brewery aspect of this place, but if you want some fried chicken then I highly recommend making your way to Indie Ale House!

    Indie Burger
    Joseph S.

    I'm basing this review off the burger I had, but let me start by saying that it's reason enough for you to come here. What makes a burger really good is a "flavour bomb" when you first bite into it, and that's exactly what you get here. This isn't a small burger, with two good sized patties, so come hungry and ready to enjoy it. There aren't many toppings that are meant to blow you away, it's just a simple burger that's done right and you'll know when you taste it. Fries were also really good and crispy. Overall the food and service were awesome. The beers here are also really good. Great place to stop by in the West End.

    $50 for drinks for 5 people
    Bojan P.

    Went there on a Tuesday night at 930. On the entance they told us food was no longer being served. Drinks (3/5) We sat and orded a bunch of drinks: all of them were very unique and most of them had a fruity flavour. Out of 13 drinks we tried 8 we would not order again ever, 3 were OK and 2 we liked. Service: The waiter knew his beer and was friendly and entertaining. We were asked to leave at 11. Overall i was not impressed by the drinks and will not be coming back.

    Craig L.

    I made my latest visit to Indie last Sat. evening as the venue was the 4th stop on a Brewpub Crawl Event I was attending with a social Group. 8 of us arrived around 7:20 pm at which time it was packed. We were told we'd have to wait awhile for a table for 8 but if we were willing to split up into 2 groups of 4 we could get tables almost immediately. This we did and we were all seated shortly thereafter. None of us at my table ordered food and I haven't eaten there on any of my previous visits so can't really comment on their menu, but their beer selection has always been quite admirable. On this visit I ordered their Breakfast Porter, made with lots of oats and malted grains that give a smooth, coffee and chocolate character. It was delicious, and despite the venue being packed, our service was fairly prompt and quite courteous. I should note that the venue also offers beer flights of 5, which I have partaken in during at least a couple of previous visits. Most times when I've visited it's been pretty crowded, a testament to the venue's popularity and quality.

    Live beer menu
    Lambert P.

    Indie Ale House is located on Dundas St W on the north side near the north west corner of Dundas and Keele in The Junction. The Junction has sure changed from the times where Canadian Tire south of the underpass and grain silos used to be the background of where the train overpassed the area with the broken bridge of Old Weston road was working/notworking for years. This area from Keele to Dupont/Annette has changed. The area west of Keele to Jane has changed and businesses have turned around. There used to be a police station on Mavety and they've since moved it to what used to be a school on Davenport near Symington. The Junction has changed a lot. My very first review for Yelp was for a business just across the street from Indie Ale House so it's a nice way to reminisce as to where I was and where I am now as far as Yelp is concerned. The very same app I used to make a reservation at Playa Cabana has now sort of brought me full circle, back to the Junction which is a neighborhood that I've known well since my in laws live nearby. Indie Ale House is a place to sit down, have beer and eat something as well. My first visit around 6pm on a Friday and the front storefront was open so it was a nice open air feel near the front. The rest of the footprint seems rather crowded whether in low top tables or the bar, the place was pretty full from front to back. I ended up sitting at the bar and ready to try one of the many drinks. Although they have a printed menu, it was explained that the most up to date menu was on the wall. That sort of makes sense since they can run out of something or new offerings can be introduced without always having to print something out. For the Friday that I went to Indie, I was actually there twice within a few hours. The first time was to wait for my friends to come because we were going to eat nearby and I wanted to have a snack and a drink and the second time was to just have drinks after we ate dinner. The first visit for the evening I ended up having a couple Instigator IPA which is a west coast style pale ale. I ended up ordering a plate of fried chicken which comes in two ways, original and Nashville Hot. I noticed that Nashville Hot is slowly but surely becoming a thing and what was served up was a 4 pieces of deboned thigh, floured and deep fried with a kick of spice. This plate was served with a side of potato salad. I'm used to seeing the chicken itself resting on a single piece of Texas toast with pickles on top but this time, no bread. I liked the chicken. Being that it's thigh it's juicier and IMO has more taste than breast meat. The coating was good but not really as hot as I was hoping for but it still had a good taste. Our second go around after dinner I was just interested in a single beer. My friends each got a flight customized to what their preferences were. What I liked to see what their 5 glass flights actually came with a tiny print out of what they were having so they knew which beer was which. I found that quite helpful if you sampled something you really liked, you knew which one to order again for next time. Overall Indie is a busy place with some menu options but the draw for this place is their beer. They have a side store for take home in cans in with an attractive fridge with their products on display.

    Fry that chicken, finger lickin'
    Mike H.

    Another lunch adventure led me to this place with a few of my homies. I'd like to say I am a fried chicken connoisseur, because I've tried some of the best in the US, like the famous Roscoe's and Gussie's. I've heard the word on the street is that the Indie Ale House Southern Fried Chicken is finger lickin', so I put it to the test. Imma start off by saying, damn this place looks good. From the exterior, to the interior, to the freaking font choices for their menu and signs, it screams Restoration Hardware ideal showroom! You can tell the owners made it rain, with the money they invested into this place. I can only imagine the possibilities if this place was converted into a lounge or club on the weekends. Now for the main reason I came here, the fried chicken. Although I'm really a fan of "bone in" fried chicken, their chicken breast slices came out nice and crispy. The meat was as juicy as couture would have wanted it to be and the dipping sauces did not disappoint (only KFC's honey mustard could compare). Each bite was like heaven being inserted into a chunk of deep fried chicken breast and only a waffle would complete this dish from the gods. Can you guys put a waffle and maple syrup alongside this dish? Pretty please with a stick of butter on top? Thanks Indie Ale House, you've made my waist size go up, but my happiness meter go off the charts. Dirtybird look out son, you still my go to, but #southernfriedchicken!

    Jennifer K.

    I don't know why my Yelp friend spent so much time to decide which of the 5 beers to be included in the $13 Beer Flight at Indie Ale House! I wanted to screamed just ordered them all!! But I was not thinking straight after having beer sampling at Junction Craft Brewing earlier..... Ended up we ordered 2 sample trays anyway... what we had is not really relevant since quite a few of their offerings are seasonal but we did enjoy: Barnyard Rye IPA Zombie Apocalypse Imperial Stout Instigator IPA - One of their Flagship Jump The Shark Glory and Consequences Breakfast Porter St Crispin's Mild - Light and Crisp with no aftertaste... 3.5% drinks like a light beer! Cockpuncher IPA - @100 IBU and 11%!!! and love the bad ass name!! Witner Toquie We also shared Butter squash Samosa and Pulled Pork Spring Roll which were both great as snack as we drank our beers! Love the set up!! It is one of the best brewpub I been to in Toronto that serves decent food and will a beer hall like setting! Service was excellent as our server patiently help us select our drinks! The Junction Neighbourhood is so lucky to have Indie Ale House!! I definitely will be back for some more sampling next time when I am in the neighbourhood! Just give me everything on the beer menu!!!

    Prosciutto Wrapped Burrata
    Margarita R.

    Elevated Pub-Food? YES, Please! I've been to Indie Ale House on numerous occasions. The one thing that never seems to disappoint is the food. Service, however, is inconsistent. Also, if you are not a big beer/ale drinker, this is not the place for you. The menu selection is far from the typical "pub grab". Most of the dishes have great thought put into the execution. For example, the 1 LB Yukon Fries are served with a lemon aioli and are sprinkled with thyme for flavour. Not your typical fries! During my most recent visit, I ordered the Proscciuto Wrapped Burrata and the BBQ Ribs. The serving of the Burrata was gigantic--definitely a plate to share. The BBQ ribs have a delicious smokiness to them with a sticky sweet sauce. To-die-for! If you're a spice lover, ask for some of their house-made hot sauce. The only disappointment is the inconsistent service and the lack of good wine on the alcohol menu. Throughout the several visits, a server always forgot at least one item that was ordered. Nevertheless, the issue was always solved in a courteous manner. As for the wine, I am fairly picky and like to enjoy a glass with my cheese. Given the fact that Indie Ale House serves charcuterie boards, they should add some selection to their wine list.

    Teena D.

    Gord and I like craft beer and have been wanting to check out the Indie Ale House for a while. We headed there for supper this evening. They brew their own beer on site. There is a store there so you can take home some beer, teeshirts, glasses, etc. I had a couple Takes Two to Mango. Gord was more adventurous and tried different ones. Gord ordered Mac & Cheese with smoked pork hock, IPA and curds. He said it was delicious and he'd get it again. He scraped the bowl pretty clean. There were lots of chunks of pork! I ordered Southern Fried Chicken with fries. The chicken was delicious! It was so tender and moist. And there was a lot of it! I would soooooo get it again! There was ranch and hot & honey mustard dipping sauces for the chicken. The dipping sauce for the fries was a mayo/ketchup It was quite busy when we left about 7ish. We'll be back!

    Nachos with cheese right from the fridge. Mmmm!

    Indie Ale House does a lot of things right. Their selection of beers, for example, is worth a visit alone. Their southern fried chicken, similarly, is a big hit and deserves some attention. I think I've had it a dozen times and was only let down once in the midst of COVID when they forgot the side of fries and the heat of the chicken was so great that it fused the plastic containers of sauce into a puddle. On the whole, I've got only good things to say, particularly for IAH in the "before times." But recently, the food and the service is struggling. We ordered a plate of their bbq pork nachos, and while we didn't wait long for the food to arrive--about 15 minutes--it came to the table unheated. The pork was cold, the real cheese wasn't melted in the least and the only heated element on the dish was the processed cheese sauce (which is pretty tasty). What made this worse was the fact that the server disappeared before we could ask if this was supposed to be served like this--it seemed too egregious a mistake to be an accident. When the server did finally show up again--to ask if we wanted more beer but not to check on the meals--I asked if this is how they intended to serve the nachos, pointing to the lumps of grated cheese that look like they've never seen an oven. The server confessed, "no, that's not how they should be served. The cheese should be at least a little melted if not fully melted. What do you want me to do? Have them reheat them?" The problem with that is that there are cold toppings on the nachos that don't do well with heat, so I declined. But they've got problems in the kitchen at the basic level of knowing that nachos should be heated, they've got troubles at the pass where their front of house staff is actually delivering this kind of dish to their guests, and they've got trouble with their servers who don't know what to do with poorly executed dished (they should've offered to refire the dish, from scratch). Meanwhile, my dining partner had finished their meal before the server even came back to ask if we wanted another beer. In fairness to IAH, the industry is struggling in trying to replace a generation of kitchen staff that have moved on to other opportunities and the front of house staff appear a bit burnt out when it comes to providing a reasonable solution to the problems that the kitchen may create. I get it, it's a complicated business and I empathize. At the same time, their prices are up about 25% and they don't come back and say, "hey, let us knock 50% off your sub-optimal servings. No they don't. And when the bill comes, the tip is preset to the 20% option, with no option below 18% provided. That left a sour taste in my mouth and it wasn't because of the Slings and Arrows. But take a look at the picture and you decide: does that cheese look like it's been in an oven.

    Sliver view into the kitchen.
    Christine M.

    I've fallen "in like" with this place, but not in love -- based on vibe, food and cost. The service is excellent, so a big shout out for that off the top. The upshot: it's a fairly large, upscale craft brew resto-bar that feels like it was transported from a suburb into the city. It's a reliable place for food and drink. The Instigator IPA is indeed great, the burgers are indeed huge, but there's something a bit too box store about this place for me to get fully on board. We dropped in once just for beer. The place was packed, so we were seated near the back, in view of the kitchen window. We were impressed by the food and burger platters coming out of there and thought we should return for a meal. We came back and tried the Indie Burger. This is a classic, two-patty bacon cheeseburger that tasted a lot like a Big Mac (special sauce, iceberg lettuce). It was huge and sloppy in a good way, but there was still something ordinary about it. Not just because it was the house burger -- there are ways to make even classic burgers stand out. One drawback for me from the get-go was that the bun had been toasted, but the top was very cold to the touch. (Wish I'd paid the $2 extra for lettuce wrap instead of the bun!) The bunned burger is $18, with fries or salad included. Don't get me wrong -- it was good. I'd just hoped for something a bit more memorable. And I might be getting the suburban association from the bathroom -- it's crazy bright in there and completely unadorned. You feel like you're in a gas station restroom at night. A re-think of the fixtures and decor in here would go a long way.

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    (Drank 09/04/25 TH, 09/05/25 FR, & 09/07/25 SU): I wish I knew the idea behind the mascot of this…read morebrewery! Mascot Brewery was the fourth brewery on this Toronto trip. Founded in 2015 by Aaron Protho, Mascot Brewery became Canada's first Black-owned and operated brewery and has since grown to three locations. Mascot Brewery has become known for its craft beer and for initiatives like the "Black Owned Collab" series fueled by the lack of black ownership. Would their mascot be a lucky charm for a prosperous brewery!? PURCHASE(S) Mascot Brewery Juicy J IPA Beer 5.7% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.15CAD): Bright amber color, citrusy fruity hoppy aroma, low body, citrusy fruity hoppy juicy orange sweet flavor, mouthfeel finish, and citrusy fruity hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=JqTWfRHMix4ZJHlNoUpRyQ Mascot Brewery Watermelon Beet Sour Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.15CAD): Rich strawberry watermelon color, sour tropical watermelon aroma, low body, fruity sour sweet watermelon flavor, tart finish, and fruity sour sweet watermelon aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=BoSCGrxJ6KNhEnXaMrLxgQ 3pc Bodega Sliders ($18.40CAD): Three chopped cheese sliders with garlic onion, peppers, topped with Mascot secret sauce and pickles on a brioche bun, these melted in your mouth! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=FEet9261rRSD_jo2ASXMSw Mascot Brewery Ol' Dirty Pilly Pilsner Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.14CAD): Bright amber color, citrusy grassy malty aroma, low body, citrusy grassy malty sweet flavor, crisp finish, and citrusy grassy malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=r2_jD3HDfBsFp_roLl-lnQ Chili Cheese Fries ($14.95CAD): Beef, ancho chili, nacho cheese sauce, scallion aioli, this was perfect beer food! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=Gklj7uh7XFUKIq1v7OAdJg Mascot Brewery Mondo Session IPA Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.14CAD): Amber orange color, citrusy hoppy piney aroma, low body, citrusy hoppy orange flavor, clean crisp finish, and citrusy hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=SkBPAqnzRUBAH1iV8K4hSA Mascot Brewery Paulies Italian Lager Beer 5.6% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.14CAD): Rich amber color, light malty spices aroma, low body, light malty spices flavor, crushable smooth finish, and light malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=Tk7ZptTnHnTNBbmBp5LYcw Bang Bang Cauliflower ($16.10CAD): Beer battered cauliflower bites tossed in their spicy bang bang sauce, topped with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and sliced chili peppers, these were a banger! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=gWT7naMUmwux7grQiDCQlg Kensington Brewing Co. Mango Lychee Hard Seltzer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.14CAD): Clear color, candy fruity mango tropical aroma, low body, candy fruity mango sugary sweet tropical flavor, crisp effervescent finish, and fruity mango sugary syrupy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=N9n5XwYsqUyogwstH0rPGA Mascot Brewery Frost Hammer DIPA Beer 7.8% ABV 16floz Draft ($10.14CAD): Golden amber color, fruity piney tropical aroma, low body, fruity piney tropical flavor, smooth finish, and fruity piney tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=XZPdaTCXJgXVuBKNlfAN6w SERVICE Everyone behind the bar warmly greeted me each time, I grabbed a stool at the bar, my beers arrived immediately, my food arrived in minutes, and had fun casual chit-chat. The treatment I received was awesome - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was in the area all day for the start of the Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A cavernous interior with a main bar and stools, plus a ton of places to sit. I never made it outside where apparently there was a beer garden. Minimal natural lighting inside and of course a ton outside while electric ceiling lights filled in both areas. There were several muted TVs inside indie rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=59IcCRZFC2TVdN5G8QmwjA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Mascot Brewery was the best! The beers, food, prices, and service were cracking! I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $120.00CAD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS

    Super fun and bright inside. The staff was super friendly…read moreand provided great recommendations. The drinks were delicious. Plenty of seating and not too loud. You're able to hear your friends while engaging in conversation. I would come back

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    Left Field Brewery

    Left Field Brewery

    4.2(11 reviews)
    4.7 kmLiberty Village

    Left Field's second location in Liberty Village is a very welcome improvement to their original…read morelocation in Leslieville, which I've been a patron of since 2013 when they opened. The new location has two levels, a beautiful open concept floor plan and a large outdoor patio. We walked in on Saturday (World Series Game 2) and were seated immediately. They had another weekly event going on but that didn't detract from speed and service. The beers are fantastic, with some staples still on the menu from 2013! The Eephus, Wrigley, and Greenwood are original and exactly as I remember, but Ice Cold Beer, Tarps Off, and Oppo were delicious too! Get a flight, take in the community spirit and enjoy some baseball themed beers! Go Blue Jays

    Gord & I had supper last evening with friends. It's been a while since we've all gotten together…read moreand it was nice to catch up. Gord and I had Pep & Cheese pizzas (10" New York style pizza, pizza sauce, Ezzo pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano and Grana Padano cheese) and we both took half of our pizzas home for lunch tomorrow. Rosemary had Mac and Cheese (creamy mac and cheese made with our beer and cheddar sauce, topped with melted cheese, shaved scallions) and Chicken Tenders - Kids Combo (3 kid-sized buttermilk marinated, panko-breaded chicken tenders; served with thick cut french fries, plum sauce and ketchup) ... the mac and cheese looked delish and she took half home but the chicken tenders were overcooked. Kevin had a Chicken Clubhouse Sandwich and fries (classic clubhouse sandwich served on 3 pieces of toasted white bread, stacked with grilled chicken breast, shredded lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, bacon, guacamole and chipotle aioli spread). Alfred had a Margherita pizza (10" New York style pizza, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and Grana Padano cheese). Christine had a Chicken Caesar Wrap (grilled chicken breast, romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing, wrapped in a 12" flour tortilla) and took half home. Ocean was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us. For some reason, the 3 pizzas came out about 15 minutes after the other meals so they were almost finished by the time we started.

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