Tasty food, great service, fun vibes. Pennies is always a good time, especially in the summer for drinks. The drink prices are great. I think the best sliders are the Oklahoma and KFC. read more

Pennies - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a fun and eclectic bar! I loved the bright yellow building the moment I saw it on a dreary, rainy spring day. When you step in, it is such a welcoming space with retro decor, communal tables, and friendly staff. We ordered a picture of beer to share and nibbled on the complementary popcorn (help yourself to the popcorn machine). Great bar to stop by for a drink and to catch up with friends. Fun vibes and great space. Can't wait to check out their patio on a warmer day. read more

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I was killing time before meeting someone for dinner, and I was walking by all these bars and they were all empty. (It was around 4:00 on a weekday.) Finally, I stopped into Pennies and the place was hopping. I navigated my way past a lineup at the front and snagged the last free stool at the bar. I was pretty much bowled over by the super cheap drink prices, so I started out with a pint of the house lager and a shot of Johnnie Walker. (This was a Tuesday and Tuesdays are apparently half-priced top-shelf night.) Both drinks were highly satisfying, but I figured I should probably grab something to eat as well. After perusing their stacked food menu, I decided to go with the Oklahoma Burger ("griddle smashed onion, cheese, pickles, mustard"). It arrived a short time later and it's terrific. It's far from the best burger I've ever eaten, but ut was well prepared and it seriously hit the spot. I love Pennies. It's absolutely a strong contender for my favorite dive bar in the city. (Oh, and a shout out to my server, who was super nice, friendly, and helpful.) read more

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Tried the Oklahoma Burger at Pennies in Toronto out of pure curiosity (had to represent Oklahoma), and it absolutely delivered. The burger was rich and indulgent, with deeply caramelized onions, a perfectly seasoned patty, and a soft bun that held everything together. The tater tots were ultra-crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and dangerously snackable. Bonus points for the fun, low-lit vibe and casual atmosphere. A must-visit for elevated comfort food lovers. read more

Pennies - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I had supper last evening at Pennies (on Strachan Avenue/Adelaide Street W). We wanted to sit on the patio but it was crowded so we sat inside. Gotta love complimentary popcorn! We ordered the 3 sliders/tater tot combos. We both got a Creamy Garlic Fried Chicken' slider (iceberg, pickles, creamy garlic sauce - mine without iceberg) and a Korean Fried Chicken' slider ('slaw, KFC sauce, mayo, sesame - mine without slaw). Gord got a Filet Au Fish slider (pickles, iceberg, dill ranch) and I got a Classic Hamburger slider (pickles, ketchup, mustard). All were good. There were lots of tater tots and we took most home ... there are enough for a couple meals! Kyra took good care of us. read more

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Every time we pass by this place during after work hour there's always a long line. So we decided to check it out. During their happy hour, they have a good selections of drinks for a great price! The sliders are okay, I think my favourite is the Korean fried chicken. Their tots are unbeatable! We had a weird encounter when we stopped by, it wasn't busy or crowded during the time we arrived. But yet our server seated us (3 people plus a dog) at table that had other customers, which made us feel uncomfortable (there were empty tables). We had to request to be moved. Everyone after us didn't get to get seated to a table with customers. The service was ok. The server was attentive and kept asking if everything was good, it also made us felt rushed to some senses as she kept asking if we need anything else every so often. Overall, the place is a vibe, and it's a good spot to hang out with friends during the summer. read more

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This place is a must visit! The bartender was great, helpful, friendly and easy going. The cocktails were simple but delicious and the food was my kind of fancy junk food. We tried so many different things and it was all great! They even have a vegan menu, for those who are and it looked pretty decent. Would recommend! read more

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Pennies is a good and fun time! I used to avoid it because it seemed too busy all the time, except for the one time I finished work early and arrived around 4pm. However, I came last month at around 7pm on a weeknight with quite a sizeable group and they were able to seat us inside at 2 tables next to each other without needing to wait too long. I think tuesday was "top shelf tuesday" as well -- which meant a discount of some sort off top shelf liquor! Definitely check out their website for the deal of the day. Drinks are good and fun and reasonably priced for a city, IMO. Food also was super fun and tasty! I think the hardest part of ordering food here is choosing which sliders to get. I misremembered and thought I'd definitely need a full combo in order to be full, but I ended up needing to share one of the sliders away and couldn't even finish my tater tots. The establishment itself is in a cute building (washrooms down the stairs!) but be warned, it gets really warm inside in the summer months. By the time we were all done eating and drinking, we were ready to be back outside because it was much warming inside than outside at that point in the night. Overall, highly recommend Pennies, even for a decent sized group! read more

We came here with a group of about 15 people from work around 7pm on a Tuesday night. They graciously figured out a way to seat us all at two tables inside within about 15 minutes. The building is in a nice residential area too. Most of us got the combo no.5 with any 3 sliders and tots. I got the cheeseburger (classic and best) the nashville hot chicken (solid) and the po'boy. It was a lot of food and I didn't finish all the tots or all the buns. All in all, I highly recommend Pennies for a quick bite in a cool spot. read more

Great value, nice big tables and patio makes for a great place to spend a Saturday or to grab food before a night out. read more

Pennies - Combo #5 for $19.99. 3 sliders plus tots - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overall: 3.5/5 We arrived around 8:00 pm on a Friday night and there was a line outside with multiple groups. The hostess told us that it would be approximately a half hour wait, but we were seated before then. The outdoor patio is quaint and fun, with string lights and fun yellow picnic tables. Pennies offered complimentary self-serve popcorn, and a menu containing an assortment of sliders and tots. I ordered the Combo No. 5 (choice of 3 sliders + O.G. tots), and picked the bacon cheeseburger, creamy garlic fried chicken, and korean fried chicken. The chicken sliders were crispy and tasty, with my favourite being the creamy garlic. However, the cheeseburger was very dry and only came with mustard. The burger itself was nothing special and reminiscent of a McDonalds value menu burger. The popcorn was too salty, but may have been an off batch that night. Individually, the sliders are quite expensive for their size ($5.69/each), but not bad for the $20 combo if you're looking for a cheap bite and a place to grab a drink with friends. On Monday nights, their combo is half-priced for under $10. I'd recommend coming on a day where you could take advantage of their deals. read more

Pennies - Outdoor patio - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Let me just start off by saying the best tater tots! They were super crispy and just melted in your mouth. If you are looking for a cheap spot to go out with friends this is your spot! We came during their happy hour (3-5pm) and while they were having their Monday special. The happy hour deal was $5 doubles, $2 PBR cans and free popcorn! The Monday special half-off combo No.5 which was 3 sliders of your choice and tater tots for $9.75. SUCH A STEAL. The 3 sliders we picked were Creamy Garlic Fried Chicken, Harlem Chopped Cheese Steak & Southern Honey Fried Chicken. We also got the Supreme Tots as well. I went with my sister and we were super full with everything we got. Out of the sliders, my favourite was the Southern Honey Fried Chicken it is truly so so so delicious. I recommend you get this one when you visit! Our server was super quick, generous, and took care of us very well! The bathroom was also clean and it is located downstairs. I will be back to pennies and will be bringing more of my friends! read more

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I would say that this place is worth the hype! The food was very good and reasonably priced and VERY filling! We had the 6 slider combo and the cali valley tots and we could've just done the combo as it was a lot of food! It was fun getting to try a bunch of different sliders and the buns were next level. The restaurant has a retro feel and offers free popcorn while you wait. They have lots of happy hour and late night deals as well. read more

Pennies - 6 Slider combo & Cali Valley Tots - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Even though I came here in the midst of a break up and no appetite from being sick, I still could appreciate that the food was good. And how could it not be worth it for that price! read more

Pennies - Some tater tots I don't remember - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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always a classic toronto staple with a great outdoor patio! it can get real busy as soon as the sun comes out - but worth it! 3 sliders and tots for 19$ i tried the oklahoma slider the korean chicken slider and the baja fish taco! the fish taco was so good slightly spicy mayo dressing, the korean chicken slider my favorite so good it's a must try and the oklahoma slider your classic burger! definitely stop by but prepared to wait if you have a big group on a sunny day! read more

Pennies - combo 5: 3 sliders and tots - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cheap drinks & great hang out spot! Was here on a Thursday night to catch up with some friends. As a first timer here I was so impressed with their menu items! All I can say is, cheap drinks and cheap food! Patio is still open in September and has lots of seating outside. The spot is adorable with the exterior building and tables all in yellow! It's hard to flag down any wait staff here, but you really can't complain with the price you get here. Cocktails are $7 for a single and $10 for a double - so affordable! I found myself loading up on the basil smash all night, tasted delicious and refreshing! An extensive list of sliders to choose from. They're small, but a great price at $5.50 per slider that pairs even better with their tater tots there. Get the El Paso Melt slider and baja fish taco - it was amazing and adorably sized. Poutine tater tots were also great, I mean, who doesn't like cheese curds and gravy? Popcorn is free and self served inside the bar. As the night went on, you can find lots of people lining up to enter the patio. It's a great local spot for some cheap drinks, catch up chats and cheap eats! Can't wait to come back! read more

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THIS IS HOME! I can't believe that I've lived in Toronto, walking distance from here for 5 years and it took me this long to stop by. Lets say that since I have (because my review is coming so late) that I have brought so many more friends here. 1) the service is always amazing 2) you get your bang for your buck - every slider I have had, I literally cannot complain about 3) free popcorn 4) look at their daily specials -- MONDAY is now my favourite day to go. read more

Pennies - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Years ago (2017) I wrote a review of this place when it was Broncos. I noted at the time that it also had the advantage of opening earlier than other bars. "So in a town where a lot of places stick to that most protestant habit of opening at 5, only after everyone has put in a virtuously full-day of work, Broncos lets us be more the judge of just when the day's work is done." A lot has gone on since 2017 but I still stand by this statement. The patio is also pretty nice. There are not a lot of neighbourhood patios that face the street - it gives it a good open vibe. People seem to come here to drink and there you have it. Good spot. read more

Very inexpensive beer. Pennies open very late. They have lots of seats on the patio and inside. Service was pretty good. We ordered couple pitcher of beers. I have noticed the beer is somewhat watered down but I like it that way because it is less hoppy tasting. They do not serve food after certain time. We showed up at around 10:30 pm and we were told no food. So we only got drinks. They serve their own beer. read more

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Free popcorn. Tater tots were good and a cool surprise cus usually restaurants only have fries. Ambiance is cool whether you sit inside or out. Had to wait in line for 30 minutes for a group of 6 on a Saturday at 8pm. Got busy fast as expected! read more

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Cheap drinks galore! And they're not light-handed on the booze either!!! Double win. Love how they have such a variety of sliders! Also huge fan of the small snack portion sizes cus then you can have all the flavours. I just also rly like tater tots to begin with so... these were a hit for me. Taste-wise... they're alright - you get what you pay for LOL. A great place to come to with friends as a little pre-drinking and for the snack foods. read more

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A decent patio experience, but a little overrated for how much people rave about it. I'll start by saying this, Pennies a great spot to come and spend with friends, grab some drinks, and eat some finger food. But, I do believe that people who call this the best patio in Toronto are stretching it. Pennies has become a very popular patio option to the point there is almost always a line to be seated. We had waited approximately 30 minutes for a seat for two, but with how the patio is layer out, you'll have to share a table with other people or sit on high chair facing the street. I'm not too big a fan of the patio itself as the surrounding area isn't anything special. The ambience does get nice when the sunsets and the lights come on, but I think during sunset is when the vibe feels best. The service her is decent, host/hostesses are friendly but sometimes struggle to take care of the line up. The servers are decently quick, but there was two instances of our order being brought incorrectly or needed us to re-ask the same request again. As for the food, I think the best part is the tater tots. Especially the supreme tots, if I came here and wasn't in the mood for sliders, I would definitely order the tots by themselves with a drink, as for the sliders, I feel this is where people exaggerate how good they are. After having one or two, they all start to taste underwhelming/ tasting the same as others. The bacon cheeseburger slider was very boring and did not taste too good. I think the chicken options were the best we had. Overall I cannot deny Pennies is a great experience, but I personally wouldn't do a date here again but instead come with 4+ friends because due to everybody else talking, it's hard to have 1-on-1 conversations. read more

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Great spot for a Friday evening.. Cute concept of sliders of all varieties (catering to dietary needs as well). Love the vibe of the place - it was certainly busy that evening. We each did a combo which is three sliders and tater tots for just under $20. It doesn't sound like a lot of food but it ended up being perfect, if not a bit too much. Decent beer on tap at decent prices. Oh and free popcorn. Worth checking out! read more

I really liked the vibe in here - super chill and relaxed. The food was amazing and drinks were strong and good! I will definitely be back. A hidden gem and cool place to bring friends. read more

i feel like it may have gotten overhyped to me a little bit, the sliders were pretty greasy and not great (cheesesteak wrap was good though) and the tater tots were pretty standard. read more

Super relaxed, unpretentious bar for EZ drinks and snacks, with lovely, friendly servers and cheaper booze than you'll find anywhere else nearby. A couple of cheaper house beer selections. A few bucks more will get you good standard tap selections plus rotating ones from Blood Brothers, Bellwoods, and Great Lakes. Long list of creative and yummy sliders,meat, vegan, and even keto (swap the li'l bun for a tiny piece of lettuce) - mostly in the $5 range. Things like buffalo chicken, kimchi beef... even "Festive Special" after the Swiss Chalet classic meal. Come summer, this place has the best and brightest patio around. Terrific place for a hangout! read more

For the vegetarians in the room: there are lots of veggie sliders to choose from, and they're super delicious! I ordered a trio and it was so filling that I didn't even need any tater tots. Veggie cheeseburgers (chuck and regular) and Korean Fried Chicken-ish sliders are all recommended! As for ambiance, this place is just super comforting. On the bar TVs, they were playing old episodes of Fresh Prince and Home Improvement-- nostalgia central! Lastly, it was pouring outside so we had to eat indoors; I was a little nervous about it but our server asked for proof of vaccination right when we came in, so that was really reassuring! read more

We went for the all you can eat cheeseburgers, tater tots and popcorn. They were delicious but beware, there are no substitutions for AYCE cheeseburgers. Food was super filling. The service was pretty slow as there was only 2 waitresses. read more

Pennies - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pennies is overall such a great fun vibe!!!! Long list of delicious cocktails and beers. The food is actually tasty with so many options whether you're vegetarian, vegan or eat everything forgot to take pictures since I was enjoying the vibes too much. read more

Long story short: I wanted to like this place but these sliders, although tiny and adorable, just didn't make the cut with me. Long story long: I ordered these via a delivery service, so my review may be affected by that, versus eating it fresh in person. You can taste that "fast food" flavour, which to me is that old, oily, over-fried taste. I loved that I had the option to pick and tailor 3 different sliders as part of the combo, but these small burgers were not that tasty. The presentation was beautiful and organized. The ingredients tasted fresh (the buns were great and pleasantly squishy), but there was an off after taste - maybe the type of oil they used? It masked everything. There also wasn't enough meat. The tater tots were good, but eating too many brought on that same taste. In a pinch, maybe. I'd give them another chance. read more

Came here on a Monday with some friends. It was kind of packed so we sat outside on the patio. I ordered an ginger ale, it took so long to get to me. It looks like they forgot my drink order. Anyways, I got three sliders: Korean fried chicken, Baja fish taco and creamy fried chicken. They come with potato tots. The sliders were just ok. Nothing special to write home about. Not sure if I want to come back. read more

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Emily was a steallar server. She was attentive and kind. It was our first time at pennies and she was so helpful pointing out deals and her favourite items. And her outfit was so cool to! Love the style. read more

Great old time feel inside. Great signage. Took way too long for a bartender, only downside. Nice patio as well. read more

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Cheap drinks, sliders and tots sign me up! A great place to stop by during the summer, I love their patio. Service was a bit slow but overall love the vibes read more

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Cool spot, low key but in a great location (near Trinity Bellwood's). We went for a birthday party, and tried a ton of sliders and all the tater tot flavours. My favourite were the spicy ones, with chillis. They also provide free popcorn on each table to snack on. The prices for the sliders and tots are very reasonable, and they really do load them up! The cocktails ($5 for 1 ounce) were also nice. I tried the Gin Fizz and the Margarita, both of which I enjoyed a lot. The ambiance is really cool. They played old TV shows in the background (Home Improvement, Fresh Prince) and had a vending machine with old / obscure treats. Really cool. The string lights on the patio were also really romantic, and the more I walked around, the more details I noticed. Great spot! read more

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Went to Pennies (Bronco's) for the first time last night; we sat on the patio, and had an awesome time. We ordered Baja Shrimp Tacos (so many tacos), the Southern Honey Fried Chicken, and the Buffalo Fried Chicken and countless drinks and our bills only came up to $45 each - including a generous tip. The service is wonderful; they're just the right of attentive and are so very nice to talk to. The other patrons are also very chill. I can't wait to go back! read more

Pennies - Baja Shrimp Tacos - so effin' good. - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've come here a couple times with either my gf and friends and it's always a good time! The Monday special is awesome and the sliders are flavorful. I really like atmosphere in here read more

Nice little neighbourhood find, their sliders are great and their beers are nice. Their cocktails are ok'ish, and the wait list can get quite long, but it's worth the wait if you are after a casual meal and some beers. Their OGtaters, are nice and clearly a house special given the number of people that order them. read more

There are many patios not only here for me I won't be back there for sure 1000%. A lot of restaurant have to handle this new normal as well but they don't charge 2 bucks a seat . To be honest, there are many cool patios better than here. Good luck for 2 bucks hope it runs your business. read more

Pennies - Patio fee - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love the rustic feel of Pennies! Incredibly nostalgic with real genuine people. We had a beer and a couple of their bacon and cheese sliders (a light snack before dinner or some may say pre-gaming for dinner). I love their caramelized onions, such a nice touch! The burger patty, you can definitely taste it was homemade with tender loving care! We're planning on making a return soon! Keep up the great job, Pennies! read more