Local is a solid gastro pub that features Ontario beers on tap listed on a handy sign hanging on the wall as well as international brews. The Pilsner Urquell served in their matching mug was a nice touch. Two floors, downstairs more casual, an outside sitting area for when the weather cooperates. Lots of TVs showing sports. The food is good. Had grilled fish tacos with a side of fries. The nachos app was just ok. Their burgers are excellent. Prices are starting to creep up a bit. Service is friendly and very welcoming. read more

It's been a few years since I've eaten here. It's nice see some updates to their menu. They have a section for brunch and I decided to try their avocado eggs benny. The potatoes pave were well made and delicious. The service was a bit slow for a non busy time but the server passed by a few time to check in if things were okay. I would come back again it's still very nice inside . read more

I was at this Leaside spot right on Laird at opening time, when I needed something to eat. I had the eggs bene, which was perfect! It's one of the new style social eateries, beer hall style places with plenty of room to move around, talk loudly and chill out as well. The fact that they can make a decent breakfast is a great option in the area, which is mainly suburban fast food from across the street. I enjoyed chatting with the staff who were friendly and accommodating while they were preparing for the work day. I wouldn't hesitate to stop by in the evening for a drink when in the area. Worthwhile checking out! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Social opened at 10 am for brunch! Perfect. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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January 19/2024: Lunch w Slipp. There was nothing specifically wrong with this restaurant. The servers were adequate, the food was small but not bad tasting & the location itself was ok. Bathroom needed some cleaning. The sandwich was $45.00!! Holy crap! Small sandwich, 8 onion rings...that was it. It's hit its breaking point. I mean $45.00!! Seriously!? read more

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I love the setting in this restaurant . There is a regular patio as well as a rooftop. Friendly staff, excellent food and great atmosphere. Parking is a bit problematic and limited but there is plenty of parking across the street. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 I came here with a bunch of my coworkers on a weekday. We made a reservation beforehand as it was close to Sky Zone, where we were before. The atmosphere was really not bad, sitting upstairs kind of like an indoor patio area. With a size of 15+ people, the place was a little bit cramped but not too bad. The waiters took so long to come take our order, it was quite bad. I think we sat there waiting for the food order to come around for over 30 minutes. They did manage to get our drink orders first though, perhaps the only saving grace. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and one of my friends ordered their spicy wings appetizer. My quesadilla wasn't too bad, though if it didn't have the creamy jalapeño sauce, it would have been quite tasteless. My friend's chicken wings were very salty though, with no spice in the taste. Overall not a bad place for a group but quite expensive for the quality of food we got. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Chicken quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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I was looked upon with condescension at this place. Initially, when thought to be a customer, the face of the staff lights up, happy to assist me. But when the manager is summoned because I'm looking for a job as a server, the stern, look me up and down face appears. Through discussion with the manager, I learn it is the GM who does the hiring. The GM comes over to me. He looks at me like an over confident Matt Gaetz. Asks me if I've applied before. I have. I did a terrible job of an online / ore recorded video interview a year ago. I followed that up with an email to the GM, admitting that I may not come across well on video, and that perhaps we could meet anyway. No answer, of course. About 4 months ago, I called back in response to a post that they were looking. The manager says to send my résumé. I do, and hear nothing. A week ago, I see that, yet again, they're looking for three front of house positions, including a server, busser and a manager. I thought: "If they had hired me in the first place, maybe they wouldn't be needing to hire so frequently. Is there a high turnover there? I wonder what that's all about." I decide to go IN to the establishment, with my happy, smiley face. I just need a part time job. And I can do this. But, I get disdain. I have dined at this place many, many times. I was there when Raptors won the NBA championship. I was there during the Leafs Stanley Cup games. I've brought and met many friends there. I've had brunch there solo at the bar. It's interesting to me that no one recognizes me. Ever. But I'm guessing it's because of the high turnover. This place...maybe it's a blessing to me that I haven't been hired. Betcha the GM won't forget who I am now, thanks to this post. That's not hospitality. If anyone reading this needs an experienced, dedicated server who genuinely loves the work, reply here! read more

We had a nice dinner here. The vibe is nice and service is good too. We had a delude burger and it was very tasty and the chips were good too. Bacon with nice cheese... Very nice burger. We started with some potato skins which were cut into small pieces and looked different but were very tasty. We also had the fried chicken appetizer which was very good. They had a lovely Asian like spicy sauce on nice crispy chicken. Really tasty! We would cone back here... Nice spot.. read more

Went for lunch for the first time in awhile and had a curry dish plus added $2 for cauliflower rice. Dish tasted very good nice moderate level of spice and lots of ingredients. Only real complaint is small portion size and fairly hefty price tag. Still it was very good if probably order it again despite my "complaints". read more

We walked through Local Leaside's doors just before noon on a weekday, and the place was already about half full. The scant booths were taken, so we were stuck with a high table. (Seriously, why so many high tables?) Anyway, I knew walking in what I wanted to eat: The Diablo Hamburger ("Cheddar & jack cheese, hot sauce, pickled jalapeños & onions") and I substituted a salad for the fries. It arrived about 15 minutes later and it's definitely quite impressive in appearance. The burger looked like something you'd see in an advertisement, so I was impressed by the amount of care that went into preparing it. How did it taste, though? Pretty darn good. The various flavors all worked really well together and it's fairly spicy, as well. I can't tell you much about the patty itself, as its flavor and consistency was obliterated by the condiments and somewhat dense bun. But given the effectiveness of the overall package, I wasn't too disappointed by this. The side salad was quite tasty, too, and the service was quick and efficient. read more

Having a quick lunch probably hit up a diablo burger today. Despite what's happening with the new Omicron Variant. I feel Like the managers and staff are keeping things super clean and safe. Thanks Changed my mind look at this Christmas burger wow!!!!! read more

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Used to love this place, but portions are getting smaller and smaller each time I visit. Service slipping up to, and music lately has been set to 11. Having said that, the food is really good and consistent. Taste has never disappointed. read more

Good pub where you can eat good food and have a pint of local draft beer. The service is excellent, and you can relax easily Bon pub où vous pouvez manger bien et prendre un bonne bière de microbrasserie locale. Le service est excellente et c'est une bonne place pour relaxer entre amis read more

I came here on a date last week! Had the best experience with our server Skelly, she gave some great drink suggestions and was super attentive. Food and drinks were amazing, love the overall vibes. Will be back read more

Good place for drinks and watching a game, food is awful, although the service is great it doesn't make up for the food. Not a family restaurant, it's a Bar read more

Nice sport pub ambience inside, relaxing patios outside or upstairs. Good, tasty meals. My server, Dekra, was friendly and responsive. read more

This is the GOAT of restaurants in Toronto, every time I go I enjoy the scrumptious amazing food, amazing ambiance, being a low-key bar with allow my kids, amazing service, with the waiters being very nice. read more

I love this restaurant. Multiple levels. And a patio. This place is gigantic. The servers are all very kind. And the food is fantastic. Definitely a spot that I seek out. I absolutely love the Caesar salad and I highly recommend it. read more

Sunday work and lunch break with my partner. We ordered super bowl to share, it's very delicious and good portion for us. Healthy ingredients and just cooked right. Super happy with our meal. Grilled avocados turmeric grains, poached grilled beets, grilled chicken, tomato braised chickpeas, arugula, almonds...so great combination and the server is very nice too! recommenced! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Sharing super bowl and draft - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

Quick service, great and varied selection (they even have Ramen) and fun pub ambience. The sweet potato with garlic aioli appetizer is highly recommended. The servings are actually quite bigger than expected and very filling. Good thing I didn't opt for the optional 3rd Taco. Parking might be full on site, but you can park on the plaza across the street or in the residential area after 6PM (turning right from North to McCrae drive). read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Fish tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

Food was amazing. Got the veggie burger and loved it. Rooftop seating is very cute. Food and drinks came out quickly. Would come again when in the area! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Veggie burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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We attended Local for lunch and had a great experience. Brook was our server and she was pleasant, helpful and efficient. There was a good selection and food and beers to choose from. The patio had umbrellas which kept things cool. Georgie. read more

Local Leaside is my go to pub. Its the site of a former bank and the interior has a unique industrial look and feel to it. They always offer amazing service and above average quality chain restaurant food. The star of the show is their ground level bar with a large number of TVs to watch a game and decent craft beer selection which is frequently rotated. If you're unsure if you'll like a beer, ask for a sample. My favorite is their fish tacos, they never disappoint. My only complaint would be the size of some of their appetizers. While the value may not be there, the taste is! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Pirogies - appetizer. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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On Tuesday March 23rd, my daugther and I enjoyed a nice lunch on their patio. Warm sunny day! She had the Harvest Salad and said that it was delicous. I had the crispy chicken sandwich. We shared the nachos as an appetizer...which turned into the hi-light of the meal. They were fantastic! Crispy, savory, full of flavour and the serving size was gigantic! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

The space is inviting the menu looks promising but the execution of the food is not up to snuff. Very busy & slow with drink order (understaffed) Order: Steak sandwich w/ fries, the steak was Perfect. Fries stone cold. Ask to be replaced. They were excellent hot. Rueben sandwich. Tasted ok. Sat under the lamp of course. And fries same as above, cold. Eggs Bene. Egg part perfect. Cold home fries. Forget side of hollandaise. Reminded and delivered, cold again. Clam Chowder. Not clam chowder this was fish soup w/very little fish and a weird undercooked mirepoix. Wouldn't recommend. Clam chowder is supposed to be thick. Watery packaged fish stock. Luke warm The absolute worst was the loaded nachos ($20). Now that was not loaded and definitely sat under the heat lamp waiting for some poor soul to pick it up. We sent it back for a fresh one. And the new one was the old one with a few nacho chips and cheese thrown over the top and tossed in the salamander. We ate the fresh top and left the rest. We let our server know, the bill came with the nachos on it. I asked for a 50% discount (for the nachos only) the manager could only muddle a $8 staff food discount because he said "we made u 2 and u did eat them" no we didn't. We ate 50% worth. Hence why we wanted discount. One star for the steak and one star for my lunch guest and kitchen staff. Get runners. Don't let food sit under the heat lamps. Cold fries, Luke warm soup, pasty melted cheese on Nachos in a restaurant this busy means the kitchen executed the meal but no one picked it up for awhile. I know I'm the douche customer that gave a 9% tip. Too bad. I usually do 25%. But I didn't like the mangers approach like I was the asshole. AnBill attached. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - The bill with $8 staff discount. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

Cool place with delicious food and great rotating taps. We come here to watch the raptors play. They also have a great menu of fusion food and regular pub food. They also have a discounted happy hour prices menu after 9pm. However the food comes out pretty slowly. read more

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Food was good. Nachos were great, as is the That Crispy Chicken sandwich. The #1 Tuna Poke needed more tuna. Service was friendly but negligent. We weren't given water until we asked for water and we were only 2 minutes away from getting a discount for our nachos (we were supposed to get discounts after 9pm). We still had to pay the full price for the nachos, even after bringing it up to the server. If it were up to me, I would have given a manual discount because it was only 2 minutes away from the discount. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Half nachos. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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Wow, the Thai salad is amazing! We ordered and picked up. Food was ready in 20 mins. The fries were deliciously seasoned. We also ordered drinks, and everything was so flavourful. We will be back for more! They seem to have a rooftop patio, so that looks pretty appealing for the summer months. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery was highly recommended by a friend Pauline W so we decided to come by for a night cap. Parking on the weekend though might be an issue as the lot has limited parking spaces. I have to fight for the last one with my friend. Aside for that I had a good experience. Local beer on taps though limited but I like how they are on a rotation so I can look forward to something seasonal and different next visit. And if you prefer wine, they have wines on taps too. The bartender here is high energy and friendly. Ready to give you some recommendations or a sample before you placed your drink order. For the sport fans, there are quite a few TVs in the bar/dining area so you won't be missing any actions. And they even have a rooftop patio area for the warm summer days. $5.50 for a pint is quite reasonable priced for a craft beer. I cannot comment on the food as that would be another review if my friend would invite me to join her again for a bite at LOCAL. read more

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This was my first time here after driving past it countless times. We randomly stopped to finally try it out and weren't disappointed. Has 2 floors with the upstairs being a rooftop patio, a rustic "local" vibe, and an open kitchen concept upstairs. To eat I tried the fish tacos which were surprisingly delicious! I kind of always expect the best but prepare for the worst eating tacos outside a non- Mexican restaurant due to past experiences, but I really enjoyed them. They were 2 decent sized tacos, seasoned to perfection with a side of fries. The mojitos were good (not the best I've had). My date got a burger with a side of fries which he enjoyed, stating that the ingredients tasted fresh. We got our food fast but service overall was average. I would've rated 3.5 stars. Would I try this place again? Yeah, probably. read more

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We just ordered from this location. We ordered two burgers, fries and the mini donuts. All were well prepared and packaged. The burgers came inside a separate package within the box to keep the fries separate - nice touch. The burgers themselves were great, full of flavour. The price was reasonable for the quality you received. Definitely a positive take out experience and we will order from them again in the future! read more

On my first visit here I had the ahi tuna sandwich. I thought it was really good, but could've improved somewhat if the grill had been hotter for the searing. A great tuna steak has a bit of the crispiness and caramelization on the crust, but then you want the softness and coolness to reach pretty quickly below that. I felt it mine here wasn't quite seared, but then cooked a bit too much in the middle. That said, it wasn't too off and I liked everything in the sandwich. I tried a bite of my friend's burger and it didn't come off as well as it looked on the menu. The meat on that was a bit overcooked too. But I came by again the other day and had their huevos rancheros. I was a bit reluctant to order it, but a couple people I was with really insisted that I tried it. Man, I'm glad I did as it was so good! I was amazed at the depth of flavour of the salsa roja and perfect texture too with the right amount of spice. They must have a good supplier for their corn tortillas too as the taste really came through. A generic tortilla wouldn't have shone through the salsa rosa that it came with. Nice place with a huge beer menu and craft options up the wazoo. Their prices are very reasonable too and lower than I expected. Great ingredients for all I've seen prepared and hopefully it was just an off day for that cook who slightly overcooked things on my first visit. read more

I like the easy going neighborhood vibe of this pub. There are plenty of seats both inside and outside, so you can choose if you want your sun exposure for the day or not. We came on a Saturday afternoon hoping to catch the soccer game and thankfully they had several large television screens which were visible from pretty much any seat on the floor. We sat at the bar, were promptly served our drinks and the staff checked in every so often to make sure were were okay. Extra star for the diversity of patrons and the staff's friendly easy-going demeanor that made everyone fell welcomed. There was a child's birthday party at the long table, single male patrons loitering at the bar, families with their kids, several couples watching the game and groups of regulars (knew the staff by name). The most impressive was when a group of 5 young kids (like maybe grade 6 age? they were so tiny their heads barely reached the bar standing up) came in, noisily crowded the bar, energetically waved down the bartender and ordered a plate of nachos. The bartender was polite, bent down to their level to speak with them, offered them water, informed them that they couldn't be seated on the rooftop patio when asked (but why??? they all chorused) and offered to set them up comfortablly at one of the tables instead. Very impressive! read more

Seat yourself. Literally. Go inside and just sit okay. There will always be someone there to help you. This place becomes all types of crowds. Families after a game, seniors, hipsters, young whipper snappers looking for drinks... everyone is welcome. Their menu is that little folded square on the table. There's a variety of things to pick from but not many. Enough that you'll find something to eat but not be overwhelmed. You will be by the wine and drink options though. I got the fish and chips. (The fish isn't real. It's bass. ) the chips were yummy. You even get salad. My sister ordered the chicken tacos. She liked them. The portions are huge which is very nice. It's a good place to come after a long shopping session at the near by shoppes. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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We go to both locations and the food is consistent and delicious. This review is for both locations (Leaside and Liberty Village) The service depends on how busy it is. The food and drinks are always good. The decor is rustic and goes perfectly with the food and drink selections. I don't remember ever having a bad dish. The burger arrived soggy once, the restaurant was too crowded that day, so I didn't send it back. Although the buns was soggy, I still ate it, and it was good and the beef patties were well seasoned nonetheless. read more

Great atmosphere!! Great food!! Great service!! We were looking for somewhere close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, found this gem. Line up to get in at 3 but we're sat quickly at the bar. Bartender Greg (Craig) was prompt to say hi. Grabbed us drinks. Answered questions about the menu. I ordered the burger and my friend ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic!! read more

Absolutely love Local Leaside. I wait all year for it to be a hot summer day to really enjoy their rooftop patio. Cool and hip place to grab drink with my hockey team and we all love the tasty grub! The staff are super warm, and the manager Bella, was super cool and friendly! Food is delicious, drinks are good and the vibe is sensational. FOOD: FISH TACOS. That's all I'm gonna say. Guys, I've eaten so many fish tacos around the GTA and this is my FAVOURITE place for fish tacos. The fish is so crispy on the outside and soooo moist on the inside, wrapped with a soft shell, some slaw and you can ask for mayo aolie and hot sauce too! So YUM. Calamari was good. Yam friend were also good, they come with a truffle mayo so can't go wrong there. My friend always gets the chicken tacos so I guess they must be good, but I haven't actually tried them myself. And my other friend always opts for their burger and it looks delicious. Over all the menu is pretty satisfying, you can't really go wrong. Even their salads are tasty but guys I don't even order anything else besides the tacos now when I go because they are THAT good. DRINKS: Hell ya, they have sangria! I've had the red sangria here on numerous occasions, not massive but big enough to share with 3 people if I remember correctly. The ceasars are good but way too small, they come in a little boot shaped glass which is cute but I want more drink! AMBIENCE: think rustic, hip, chill. The main floor is tables and booths, they have a bar and also a pool table (I think it was a pool table or some sort of game table). Upstairs is 19+ roof top patio, with beautiful wooden tables and well lit with pretty lights. There is a TV at the bar as well if you're looking to watch sports. DATE WORTHY?: Yes, totally a cool place to bring a date! Or to go with your girlfriends or date night with your significant other! I've even brought my mom here on Mother's Day for lunch and my Dad for a dinner! My hockey team absolutely loves this place especially in the summer to have drinks on the rooftop patio! Overall, for this style of laid back food and drinks - I'd give it a 8/10. Warm service, good food, nice ambience board games were a nice touch and not to mention the menu is well priced. read more

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While the food and service are superb, I am in a wheelchair and my contact there LIED to me about the accessibilty and the washroom. This deceit should be criminal. He wanted only to get my money. Now he gets my rathe. I should have pissed on the floor read more

Small menu but great food. Love the atmosphere of the place. Would definitely comeback.

Downstairs is very, very loud if it's busy--music is fairly loud, and people's voices reverb around the room, so it can be hard to hear the people you're actually with. Food was pretty good, though. Szechuan edamame was tasty, but lacking much spice (and what spice there was was unevenly distributed). The tuna club had great flavors, but the ingredients weren't distributed very evenly across the sandwich, either. Yam fries were delicious--perfectly crispy outside, soft inside, and the lemon mayonnaise they came with was very good. The fish and chips was also good, but the "chips" were very skinny-cut fries, which was a little weird. Overall, while all of the flavors were there, the execution of the dishes tended to lack a little. The atmosphere was as expected for a pub, but it would have been nice to have the music at a volume where it was possible to hear conversation across a small table without shouting. I would recommend going outside of peak hours to avoid both a wait and the noise issue. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside - Tuna club sandwich with yam fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East York, Ontario

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