This must be the place! Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers! read more

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A Hidden Gem for Brunch!! I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date. read more

Second time here and just as good as I remember! Staff are always so friendly and helpful. We ordered the momo meatballs with labneh, beef short ribs, and ham and cheese croquettes. Also got the wine flight which was nicely explained to us by our server. The ham and cheese croquettes were my favourite! It came with a tomato, chilli jam which was absolutely delicious, would definitely order again. The momo meatballs were good, but nothing extraordinary. All in all, love coming to this cute wine bar on the east end! read more

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This is a wine bar in Toronto's east end. They also have small plates, most of which are mean to be shareable. The ambiance inside is quite nice. It has nice lighting and it's quiet. The washrooms are clean as well. I can see why people would like this place, particularly if you enjoy wine. I found it to be on the pricier end, but it is a nice place to drink wine, socialize, and grab some small snacks. read more

Ladybug Wine Bar - Ham cheese croquettes - Wine Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Best local spot for wine and weekend brunch. Friendly service, nice atmosphere and well-made food.

I wanted to check out Ladybug Wine Bar just for the name alone! It did not disappoint! The service was absolutely excellent and the ambience was great (nice, low lighting, well decorated, and fun)! The food was so, so, so delicious! The wine recommendation was spot-on!! My husband and I felt welcomed like old friends from the minute we stepped inside. Our servers were friendly and knowledgeable. They didn't rush us, yet never left us wanting for anything- service well done!! I highly recommend this jem if you're lucky enough to arrive when there is a spot! read more

First things first, the place itself is very stylish with an elegant modern look. The staff were amazing and made the experience even better. The food was even better, the eggs Benedict were great but not as good as the chorizo rainbow eggs. The later blew my mind! We had a couple of mimosas which were ok (as good as a mimosa can be, nothing special ). Desserts were delicious, and not overwhelmingly sweet, shout out to the creme brûlée which was perfect, but I forgot to take the picture . read more

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Great night having wine and a variety of different dishes with friends! The atmosphere here is top notch and so is the service. The lighting is really nicely done and sets up such a nice vibe. Food was great! Portions were generous, far more than expected and for the price as well. We ended up having a bottle to share but there were a lot of unique options to choose from. I'd definitely recommend a visit here, a great place in the neighborhood! read more

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This review is for brunch only. My BF and I don't drink lol. Walked in on a Sunday @ noon and no wait. I ordered the croque madame and my bf ordered the eggs Benny with smoked salmon. Pros: a generous serving of salad for both plates. I was quite surprised by the volume. Cons: both mains lacked salt and dimensional flavour. For $18-19 I can't complain too much but it's definitely not the best. I didn't finish the salad but I would consider trying the dinner menu. read more

Ladybug Wine Bar - Eggs Benny with salmon and Croque Madame. - Wine Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There has been a recent boom of wine bars in Toronto's east end and The ladybug wine bar is a wonderful addition to the corktown neighbourhood. The space is a restaurant/wine bar/bottle shop. They offer an array of unique wines that they sell at retail prices. We ended up going to this spot on a Monday night without knowing that they offer an industry special every Monday night. We were pleased to find out that you could purchase any bottle of wine for sale in their shelves to enjoy with your meal and only pay the retail price. For our meal We opted to sample many options from the menu. We started with the green salad and Chinese broccoli. The green salad was simple but it was dressed in a bright dressing that complimented the seasonally fresh greens. The Chinese broccoli was grilled perfectly which was placed atop a labne sauce, sprinkled with crunchy nuts and finished with a spicy chili oil. We then had the braised beef short ribs. This dish is more of an appetizer size offering of just the meat; don't expect to get any side components. Regardless, the beef was tender, fall off the bone and swimming in a umami filled broth. We were pleased to find out that they offer gluten free bread so we opted to sample the truffle mushroom toast. This was a perfectly composed bite of heaven. If you like truffle, you will appreciate this dish. Finally we had the roasted chicken thighs. The chicken was juicy, tender and well executed. The chicken was accompanied by a soft-yet crispy hasselback potato. Overall we had a wonderful evening at the ladybug. They change their menu weekly so we look forward to our next visit to sample some of their new offerings. read more

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Legendary hidden gem brunch spot on the weekend that you MUST try given the quality of food, ambiance and price. Came in close to noon on a Saturday and took the countertop seats. The server was great and the light that shines into the area made it wonderful to eat at. This place specializes in wine but opens on the weekend for brunch! Consider it high quality food and ambience on noon at unbelievably reasonable prices!! Around $20sh a plate! The burrata and mushroom salad was spectacular and highly recommended! The potato's in the eggs Benedict was made in an interesting tasty way! read more

Ladybug Wine Bar - Burrata and Mushroom Salad - unbelievable - Wine Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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From the moment we walked in the restaurant it already had great vibes. The waitress was very friendly, she was very enthusiastic about wine and was great at explaining the wine from the wine flight. For brunch we ordered the BLT, shakshouka and eggs with smoked salmon. We enjoyed each dish, the shakshouka had chili vibes, the seasoning really came through, and the eggs with smoked salmon had a variety of flavors from the caramelized onions to the cucumber to the smoked salmon it all went well together! It was also well priced. You can also buy their wine if you find something you like! read more

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The old fashioned was really well made and the food is pretty decent Server was really nice and place looks good read more

Ladybug Wine Bar - The old fashioned was made really well and the service was very nice. Recommend - Wine Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best brunch place in the area (Corktown, Riverside), without question. Food = delicious twist on old favourites, e.g,. sliced potatoes instead of bread in the Eggs Benedict. Ambience = small, cozy and stylish. Waitstaff = fun, friendly and accommodating. Bathroom = clean and inclusive. Great for ... dates (romance), chatting with a group of friends, best friend hangs. Get there while this place is still (relatively) a secret so there are no line-ups. (Haven't tried dinner yet but I've already made those reservations). read more

The food here is fantastic! Shared plates with enough variety for everyone. The service was also excellent- especially if you are into saucy fun types. read more

Happy to see a wine bar open in the neighbourhood. Great service, nicely decorated but not pretentious. Wine bottles were reasonably priced, averaging at $40-$60. Impressed with the variety of small plates ($5-$16) selection especially the hot food items. We tried: 1. Tomato pie (5*): flakey buttery pie crust with tangy tomato and loads of Jamon! 2. Tostones (4*): looks simple, but I enjoyed the additional lemony zing/spices added to the plantains. It is a bit dry and having a garlic aioli (from the croquettes) to dip them in took this next level. 3. Ham croquettes (5*) : a bit bigger than those served at Spanish tapas, but not complaining! 4. Beef short ribs (4.5*): fall off the bone and great value for the $16 price! It is a bit heavy and rich and needed a bit more fresh sides to it. 5. Fish crudo (4*): fresh and light to complement all the heavier plates we ordered. 6. Baked Camembert (5*): what more could you ask for? Enjoyed the charred peaches and almond. 7. Olives: got them complementary and enjoyed the flavours, nice crunchy green olives and has a spicy bite to it (from the peppers). 5-6 small plates are great for two people; we were full by the end of the meal. Definitely recommend and would go back. read more

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Wine Shop is outstanding, these are wines you cannot get at LCBO, these are unique, well balanced and some great esoteric ones as well. Prices are very reasonable. Try the Italian Chardonnay! It's not like anything you have had, crisp, nice acidity and not flabby, over-oaked, just delightful. read more

Ladybug Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My favourite local haunt. Incredible service, incredible wine, incredible food. Definitely recommend trying the monthly wine flight and the prawns. Gorgeous interior. Just one of my favourite spots in Toronto! read more

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Exceptional service, great food and a wine list full of interesting and delicious options. Prices also very reasonable. A great addition to the area. read more