Very busy place; you get mixed service from staff as your server is not your server. Very niche…read morelocal spot. Best thing about it was variety of beer on tap. Food is a hit n miss too, someone from our group got ill from the food. It is dimly lit which is good, clean washroom. But our trip was soured by poor service. Management needs to look at the customer service aspect as you get mixed service. Price is avg, not overly expensive, just middle of the line pricing.

Another great service at the wren - shared the guac and chips & the chopped cheese with fries…read more Both came out super fresh and flavourful. Ordered several craft beers on tap & the two gents tending bar were great conversation without being annoyed we were chatty (here ahead of a concert at the Danforth) If you haven't had their food, or been in for a beer or cocktail, do yourself a favour and go. No reservations & the special will sell out fast! So get in if you see one on their instagram you want to try. You won't be let down!

Its a cute little cafe, the lattes were decent, but maybe…read moreoverpriced. Service fantastic. Meals were good, but not in the top 20% of breakfast/brunch places. Its a fun visit, but not a must-visit in Toronto.

Lazy Daisy is a cute restaurant serving great breakfast, brunch and lunch options. I ordered the…read morestandard brekkie which comes with eggs, sourdough toast, potatoes, bacon and fruit. I also had a latte. Everything was great and the service was very friendly. The ambiance is very cute, with pictures of eggs in the shape of flowers adorning the walls.

This restaurant is a favourite of my son. He took me there for my birthday…read more It's a cosy space. The server was 10/10. She was attentive and funny. We both had steak frites. Cooked to order. Delicious. Wine prices range from affordable to money is no object. It was a memorable evening.

Service was great. Pasta with shrimp had odd flavouring. Noise level was deafening. Eventually…read moremoved to bar area for a quieter atmosphere.

The Lake Inez Mystery Patio is one of the most unique dining experiences in Toronto. Reservations…read moreare released one month in advance on the 15th and get booked up within the same hour or night. The 3.5 hr experience is hosted on the rooftop of the usual restaurant and the price includes drink pairings (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). I am not a huge wine drinker myself, so I messaged ahead inquiring about whether the pairings were mostly wine. They responded that 3 of the 6 drinks would be, and kindly offered to substitute them for a special cocktail for me instead! The whole experience from start to end was lovely, with amazing storytelling from Zac and detailed explanations of each dish from the two chefs. I had so much fun during the entire thing, time flew right by and there was not a dull moment! The dishes were creative, and you could tell everything was well thought out. My unique cocktail was delicious and stored on ice to the side, with the server topping it up each time a new pairing was introduced. The rooftop decor was cute and added character. I would highly recommend the Mystery Patio to anyone who loves to have a good time while eating great food!

What can I say what hasn't already been said about this fine establishment. Located in the heart of…read morelittle India with lake Inez is full of character from its vintage collectibles scattered around the restaurant to its humble store front. Each dish was like amalgamation of inspiration from all over Asia. We ordered the shawarma - was perfect balance of wagyu fatty , pickles dipped in beet juice citrusy and garlic sauce simply delicious. Miso black cod was tender and flavourful but not too salty while the bed of rice reminded me of Dimsum with my grandma on Saturday morning when I wanted to stay home to play maple story. And finally the corned beef tender and crispy. The vegetables added a lighter dynamic to the dish.

Was there for Jays game. Super friendly & warm service made me feel very comfortable. Screen was…read morebig enough to enjoy sports game. All the seats were very comfortable as well. They had Bluejays ALDS championship special which was 50% off wings and $2 off for house lager. Such a good deal. Only thing was the hot sauce we ordered for the wing. Personally wished it was not a vinegary Frank hot sauce type of sauce. Enjoyed cauliflower pickles from Mezze Platter ($15) and other items were okay. Would come back for dinner some other time!

Tips: - There is free parking behind the eatery, but spots…read moreare limited. Otherwise, it's Green P parking along Kingston Road. You can also try parking for free along Walter Street. - Book a reservation, especially when it's Mother's or Father's Day. I met up with three friends for brunch on Sunday. I've known one since we were in grade 1. I became friends with the other two when we were in grade 7. All four of us were in the Extended French program in grade 7. Three of us dropped out by the time we got into high school together. One friend lives in Hong Kong and was in town for two weeks. She asked me if I was free on Sunday. It was Father's Day, but I had seen my dad already in the morning and was going to return for dinner at night. I said yes. I'm glad that I did. We had a reservation at The Kingston House for noon. It was my first time here. It used to be the Grover Exchange for many years. It was fitting that we came here for bunch. It's a few blocks away from where we all attended high school. I took backroads to get here. There was parking behind the eatery. I backed into a spot at around 11:45 am. Spaces are limited. There were five left. I walked in and saw the Father's Day buffet spread. It looked good. I stood waited to be seated. My friend who lives in Hong Kong was at the back of the restaurant and waved frantically at me. One friend came in ten minutes after I had. She could only stay briefly. I was happy that she came for coffee and a good chat. I hadn't seen her since we graduated from high school. My friend from grade 1 came in last. The TTC was on a Sunday schedule and she was late thanks to a bunch of detours. I hadn't seen her since we were undergraduates. What is special about the Kingston House is that brunch goes until 4 pm. We stayed for almost four hours and staff did not kick us out. We needed four hours to catch up. We picked up from where we all left off. It was nice. The Father's Day buffet was $45 per person. It had pastries, salad, a roast beef carvery, two types of eggs benedict, mussels, french toast with berries, a chocolate fountain with fruit, and a whole lot more. It was impressive. I will admit that I didn't gorge as much as I should have. I felt like my friends and I were in the same boat. Our conversation was so good that we almost had to nudge ourselves to eat! I got a mimosa. It was $8 for the first one. If you wanted more, it was $5 each. Such a steal! I loved mine. It was refreshing, a bit bubbly, and yummy. We got a lot of water refills. Staff were super patient, friendly, and attentive. I loved chatting with our female server, who went to Notre Dame High School down the street and was bummed out that she didn't have woodworking class there. Her brothers did at Neil McNeil. Crazy how you come back to the Beaches, you talk to locals, and you feel like you still live there. My first plate at the buffet consisted of mussels, peameal bacon benedict, bacon, and sausage. Everything was delicious. My second place was full-on carbs. I wanted the french toast with berries, which was fantastic! Next to the french toast were bread pudding and apple crumble, which are two of my favourite desserts. I loved it all. I got a huge scoop of potato salad. It was so good. I am a dill fan and this salad had a ton of dill that made me so happy. I also felt the need to balance everything with a plate of fruit. I had pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon chunks. They were sweet and so good to finish off my meal. I used the washroom twice, which was downstairs. It's an older building, so it's not great on the accessibility scale. The women's washroom was clean and spacious. Downstairs had live jazz music happening. It was a nice touch. I got to check out two different acts performing while I was briefly down there. There was also a full bar. I saw a pool table, but it was covered. This downstairs area is used for various events. It's cozy and cool. I briefly saw the patio. It was popular with all the dads and their families. We stayed inside, which I liked. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. I'd love to return and focus on the food! I felt that my food took a backseat. That's okay. It's not every day that you get to hang out with friends whom you haven't seen in eons in the neighbourhood in which you all grew up. (205)

Wonderful local resto on Gerrard west of Woodbine…read more The food is wonderful. We tried it out for brunch last Sunday. Lots of options including some creative options and a lot of Benedict's. They also make a lot of baked goods to take away (cookies, scones and beignets). The roasted potatoes with the brunch offerings were sooo good. One of the best I've had. You can reserve online during the week but on the weekend it's waitlist only. Just keep in mind. It's a rather small establishment maybe about eight tables. Having said that well worth the visit so do check it out sometime. Parking is on the street nearby or you can get there on the TTC via street car.

Stopped by the Bodega for lunch , it is an absolute hidden gem on Gerard west of Woodbine . Its…read moreinterior is well done, homely setting, compact cozy place with a good patio. Menu has good choices for breakfast and light lunch . It's mostly packed with local residents who are regulars. We ordered mimosas and a Hot Fried Chicken Sammy as well as the Smoked Salmon Sandwich, both were delicious, prepared excellently and good portions. The fingerling potatoes are crispy in the outside and soft inside. Staff are friendly, welcoming and with smiles

I've been here so much, it's considered the best Greek food in Toronto. Maybe even Canada…read more I think the quality is always consistent. There's definitely some competition in York Region, but this place will always be special! Great food, great service and awesome atmosphere.

We decided to come here for my partner's bday celebration as this place has a long history and has…read morebeen a stable in this community area in the Danforth for quite a while, so we were excited to taste some authentic Greek. We booked our reservation through their online phone system which was kind of unique as it takes down her info and number and time we wish to reserve for.... Our whole group arrived promptly for dinner on the weekday and was greeted at the front who appeared to be the owner with glasses. We told him our reservation name and time and info, and he checked but for some reason couldn't locate our info, but eventually found it... We were seated and because it was 7pm, it was busy... We sat there waiting for someone to greet us or to receive menus... Nothing for over 10+ minutes. We've seen new people come in and they got menu, water and bread pretty fast.. We were starting to wonder is it because we're not Greek or something to not get any attention... Then, our server informed us that he'll be with us but he was quite busy, so we understood... Poor guy didn't have the support staff to help him accordingly... Eventually, we got some water, we got menu's and we got some bread, so we ordered the following... Fried Calamari- $26+ - They have grilled or fried option, and really, can't go wrong with either one, but we got the fried version and it tasted quite good and fresh... It came with a small little cup sauce of tsitsiki. Cheese Saganaki- $19+ - An older gentlemen would come out with this hot pan with cheese and he'll pour some liquid on it which will make it flambee, so that is interesting but also a bit of a fire hazard if it catches someone nearby... - The cheese can be said to be salty, a bit sour, and would be fitting to enjoy on some bread that you're given with some butter... Eating on its own is okay. For mains, my bro got the meat entrees which consists of lamb chops, grilled chicken kabob, and sausage for $33+ and it comes with side greek salad and steamed veggies and roast potatoes. My partner got the pan fried cod fish with cold potato mash.. I believe its $30+... The fried cod fish tasted like salted fish in a sense, but a bit dry for our liking... Not sure it paired well with cold potato mash though. Lastly, we got the grilled octopus tentacles with side greek salad, and roast potatoes and steam veggies for $36+. - My bro gf and I both got the same dish, and when we ate the grilled octopus, it didn't taste fresh and the texture was not good. We didn't really mentioned anything until the end because our server was quite busy... They mentioned their seafood is fresh every two days or so, but we can tell the difference between the calamari freshness versus the octopus... We didn't want anything, but thought to share this concern as they admitted there was another table that expressed this as well... We didn't want anything out of it, but just sharing our experience really... As a proactive owner, they should realize this and know the correct resolution to ensure customer satisfaction, but basically disappeared. One thing to note, we gave the front desk owner our bday cake, which we'd assume they'd put it in a fridge to keep it cool or something, but they didn't, so when we got our cake at the end, it melted and was quite a disappointment... It appears this owner not only lack the basic services to customers and attention, but doesn't realize birthday cakes should be in the fridge to keep the consistency to enjoy after... For spending close to $300, you'd think this staple establishment would be a wow factor for services, food and quality... We can say, the only real effort came from our server trying to salvage the night and all, but still the lack of care from the owner really show this isn't the place to be and to consider elsewhere. Overall, the highlight was the calamari, greek salad... Everything else wasn't really much to brag about or stood out.

This bar and bbq place is a personal favourite. With very casual atmosphere, everyone is welcome to…read moreenjoy themselves. The service is also quick, however if you go on a weekend you might have to wait a bit for a table as it tends to get very busy. The sampler platters are my favourite to get as u get a little bit of everything but this time we tried their sandwiches, which were also quite good. The portion was big and the sides of fries were good. Next time though, I'll stick with the sampler as I feel it's more worth the money. Overall they serve very good food in a ver friendly atmosphere!

Don't go here unless you wanna become addicted to their food. Absolutely marvelous…read more This is definitely pocket friendly compared to other bbq joints, and if you order their platter it will last you for two meals. Love the taste of their food. The service is good and the atmosphere is lovely yet quiet enough for you to have a conversation and enjoy yourself. I like their house made habanero sauce. It definitely compliments their bbq. Highly recommended.