It was alright. Inwas up visiting and the whole trip was a bit overwhelming. After visiting ROM and wandering the DT area my buddy said I had to check out Kensington. It was decided we stop in here. I personally was looking to find a nook to hide in but upon requesting inside seating I was immediately told "it's hot everywhere"... funny thing? I was visiting from Arizona and the heat she was referring to was only hot to wusses. Anyway, I was thrown aback as I didn't find it necessary to explain my request to sit inside wasn't anything to do with heat. My buddy couldn't handle the sound inside and decided the patio was for us anyway. I went with the poutine. The gravy was likely in-house and tasted beefy. The amount of cheese was a little much for me. The samosas were decent though I couldn't make sense of the chutney. Bud had a few tacos that were good according to him. All in all, it was decent. read more

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Trinity Common located along Augusta Ave (close to College St) in Kensington Market is a craft beer and cocktail bar with pub eats. They have an extensive menu of local craft beers as well as daily specials. There is a small patio in front as well as plenty of indoor as well as bar seating. I stopped by Trinity Common with my coworkers on a Thurs evening after work. The space is able to accommodate large parties or even solo customers (at the bar). During our time there, there seemed to be only 1-2 staff working front of house. It was busy that day as the patio was also open as well. It does get loud easily the more people are in the space. We opted to get tequila shots ($3 special that day). I also got a wine (6oz) for $12 as well as the taco special (3 pulled pork tacos for $12). Service was a bit slow but in the end we got all our food and drinks. The tacos were decent with tons of pulled pork and came with a side of salsa. Overall, a good place to get some after work drinks! read more

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Good service! Kind bartenders. Was visiting from San Diego CA. Nice chill place and surrounding shops. read more

Nice bar to come in for a live show or watch the game, has outside seating. Came in for Copa America and it was packed, due to the huge screens. Service was a but slow, which I attribute to the many people because of the game. Ordered an Aperol Spritz which come in a huge glass and was well made! read more

Stopped in here while visiting Toronto from LA & was so happy we did. We will definitely be back. The bartender (I think maybe owner?) was so awesome and friendly. He recommended great beers based on each of our unique tastes & preferences. He made my friends & I so comfortable. We shared great conversations about the city. The beer was awesome. Great selection. They definitely have something for everyone. Ambiance is awesome, lots of seating & room. TVs for sports. We loved it. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Great options for beers and lagers. Great place for groups. Service was very quick and helpful

Nice place to grab a beer at the end of the night. Still has a nice crowd, good music, good bartenders and cold local beer.

I walked to Kensington Market this afternoon. Restaurants and bars in Toronto, as of a couple days ago, are allowed to open their patios as long as social distancing rules are followed. I saw an empty table for two in the corner of the patio at Trinity Common so stopped in for a beer. Seating was only available on the patio (not in the restaurant) and the tables/chairs were spaced apart. Mario, the server, cleaned the tables and chairs as soon as people left. All staff wore masks or face coverings and they were all friendly. There is a limited menu and they are printed on paper and you provide your contact information (so they can notify you if there is an outbreak because of their restaurant). This is the first beer I've had on a patio since last year and it was nice to feel "normal". There are men's and women's washrooms and though there are three stalls, only one person is allowed in at one time and you have to wear a mask when you enter the restaurant (they provide them if you don't have one). read more

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Quick visit here for a drink after dinner. The good: 1. Great beer selection. 2. Great fries. 3. Friendly wait-staff. The bad: 1. Wings were not great - I think they gave me a stomach ache. Worth a drop-in. It has the same owners as the Handlebar, which is a bit more upscale. read more

What can I say about this place? Fantastic! Great barkeeps, excellent kitchen & menu, exceptional draft selection, inviting patio in Kensington Market... read more

Dog friendly patio. Awesome waitress and manager (lady). Thanks for making my family and doggies happy. read more

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Delicious burger and fries. It's a great restaurant for friends gathering and watch ball matches together! Staff could be a bit nicer read more

I so wanted to like this place. I feel like there was a lot of potential when we walked in, but this was never fulfilled. We had a party of seven, and were quickly seated inside as most people had filled up the patio. We ordered drinks, which turned up pretty fast, but service soon went downhill. One of my friends came late. It took her so long to nab down our server to place her order. By this point, we had been waiting for at least half an hour for food. The server then informed us that "the computers had crashed" and the kitchen hadn't received our food orders. Thus resulted another 15-minute wait. She did bring us some fries on the house for this inconvenience, but by then the food was almost ready. I feel like they have good food selection. You're bound to find something you like off their menu. I was feeling like some seafood, so I ordered the Creole shrimp. This was probably partially my fault for not reading the description, but this dish was literally six small shrimp. Definitely should be moved to the appetizers section. Luckily, a lot of people ordered the chicken and waffles, and I was able to satiate my hunger with a nice piece of fried chicken. It did get busier by the time we (finally) finished our meal, but not enough to justify another 15-minute wait to pay our bills. We just wanted to get out of there by this point. With better service, I think this place could make a more worthwhile impression. read more

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came by on a sunday, they were quite busy. nothing in particular wowed us here. got some beers and a charcuterie board. too bad the server just dropped off the board and left didnt really tell us which cheeses and cured meats were which.. it came w.some fruits and picked stuff but we didnt even know what it was.. she nvr really came by to check on us and see if we wanted to order more.... ever. poor service. read more

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No thanks. Probably best for 19, 20 something (mostly hipster). Annoyingly LOUD. wanted to leave asap. read more

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This place is had a large interior, a good sized patio and go from open, bright, and roomy, to crowded, loud, and divey. The interior looks like it "had" a dance floor and the "trinity" is food, beer, and music. Looks like they opted for more tables. The service is okay, they get busy and I feel like they're generally short a server or two. The table we sat at was sticky and with just 3 servers to the main interior and one server to the patio, service for food, and clearing dishes took a quick minute. The order for the night: 18 oysters and seafood gumbo to share. The oysters were nice. But I felt like perhaps the person shucking them didn't take the care to do them cleanly. Lot of broken shell slices and pieces in each mouthful. The oysters are buck a shuck on Tuesday. They are small little guys but none the less delicious (sans shells). The seafood gumbo, doesn't look traditional, but ate pretty good. There is a lot of rice though. By the end we were spooning large portions. Of just rice and broth without seafood. The highlight is the spice in this dish, just enough to be there but not overwhelm. It's a good warming dish if you come here in cold weather. Overall it's an okay place. The food isn't a big enough draw to bring me back. But if you're looking for drinks I would say that this place has a lot to offer. read more

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Good patio but food was horrible. Not much selection. Got the burger and it was one of the worst burgers I've had, tasteless dry meat and not many toppings to add flavour to the burger. The bun was not toasted like the pics you see here. The fries were pretty bad too. Too saltly. Not a good experience seeing my close friend that I haven't seen in two years. Good reunion experience destroyed! She didn't enjoy her food either. read more

Excellent beer list, filled with local brews, with very knowledgeable and friendly bartenders!

I made a return visit to Trinity Common yesterday, during Kensington Market's last Pedestrian Sunday of the year. It was my 1st visit since Aug., from which my previous review is taken. This time I cane with 3 others so we were a party of 4; we were asked if a seat further back inside would be okay and we said yes. The service was quite prompt and friendly; we ordered drinks only and I had a beer, namely Confederation Amber Ale by Flying Monkeys Brewery, which I really enjoyed. Perhaps due to us being there on a Sunday, my (our) drinks were discounted so I received .81 off the regular price. A pleasant surprise. As a result of another enjoyable experience there I see no reason to downgrade my prior 5 star rating. read more

This place is great! We came here for brunch. Their portions are huge and delicious. I got the Benny with avocado and side strip bacon. We came here really early, probably the 1st people to arrive there. The service was quick and prompt. read more

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**DO NOT EVEN BOTHER WITH THIS PLACE** Food quality and service are outrageously poor. I've never left a restaurant angry and feeling ripped off before. Food came 1 hr later. Tables that ordered after us were served. When I asked the server (Kayla), all she told us was that she checked on our order. When the food came out, it was cold and barely edible. The guest I came with didn't bother eat to eat most of it but had to eat something as it was already very late. We also didn't want to send any food back as (1) we didn't want to wait another hour and (2)we had to be elsewhere. When I told Kayla the food was cold and poorly cooked, she just apologized. Didn't offer to bring anything new to replace. She only offered us a drink. A drink isn't going to make my hunger go away! Kayla should have brought a manager over to talk to us as the food being super late, cold, and barely edible is all unacceptable. I'll never go back there ever again. This is one of my worst dining experiences. read more

Enjoyed a couple of drinks with some friends on a girls night out on the patio. Service was pretty nonchalant and slow-ish. Our server wasn't overly friendly or engaging and took a long time to check on us. We would have each ordered one more drink (maybe more!) if she had of checked in more often. Perhaps it was because we didn't order food? Oh well who knows! Probably wouldn't go out of my way to return here. read more

amazing spot in kensington market!!!! we had their truffle fries and the portion size was great plus it wasn't too expensive. i also had their bartenders lemonade and it was so so so so good. gabriela was my server and she was super nice and made everything amazing!! their margaritas are really good too. definitely recommend if you're out in kensington :) read more

The experience my friends and I shared here on a Saturday morning was nothing short of magical. As soon as we walked in we felt right at home and at ease - we immediately knew that this was exactly the restaurant we had been hunting for. We all had brunch food which was unbelievable. I had the hot links. The links were good but were not the show-stealer. That honor belonged to the potatoes. To my surprise they were sweet potatoes! Crispy with lots of flavor and mild onions. I ate every piece on my plate despite being full. The drinks were great as well. We all had mimosas made with grapefruit instead of OJ. At only $6/glass they were a great deal. Their beer selection is impressive and I would absolutely return for late night drinks. Last note of praise: the service was exceptional. Welcoming, friendly, helpful. We were charmed by everyone who greeted us. read more

Trinity Common - Hot links breakfast. Unbelievably good. The potatoes are to die for. - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic beer selection on tap, but food selection was so-so. We started w a dozen of the buck-a-shuck oysters - and they only serve one type (kushi?) which was good but I would have wanted some variety. For entrees, my boyfriend ordered the buttermilk chicken on waffles w/ syrup - which was very yummy! I had the "can't believe it's not veal" vegetarian sandwich and while it was good, it didn't come with any sides. I just felt like something was missing! They also didn't have any poutine today when we visited, so that was disappointing. Atmosphere is pretty good, but was kind of empty. And I also didn't like how our server was kind of clueless. I asked him what the special was today and he straight up told me "I actually don't know". Um...right. So am I supposed to tell you or something? Anyway - it's ok but not memorable. Would rather check out other spots in the area. read more

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I've been here twice now. Conveniently located within the Kensington Market - this is a great place to stop for a beer or bite to eat. During the summer they open up the front of the building - so you can still feel as if you were partially outside. The beer is reasonably priced and there is quite an extensive beer menu. I have only ate here once, but it was definitely good. I ordered the Pozole (a traditional mexican soup) after walking an hour in the cold rain. I didn't necessarily have super high expectations for this dish considering it is not a mexican restaurant in any way, but I was freezing so I ordered it anyways. It was very good! I highly recommend it! Their pozole is the verde (green) kind and the meat within the soup was so tender and delicious. It was not spicy at all, but still very flavorful. The service was okay. The host was very attentive. It was a slow night, so the servers were sort of going in circles. Our server wasn't overly friendly, but still accomplished what needed to be done. We asked questions about the drinks/food and he was so soft spoken and not overly responsive. I also asked for them to not add the radishes to the top of my soup (Pozole is a soup where you add a lot of cold toppings before serving). I was advised that the radishes would already be in the soup and they would not be able to remove it. Sure enough the soup came out topped with radishes. I just simply took them off, but I wish the server would have been a little more educated on the dish. All in all, I highly recommend this place! It's a nice restaurant/bar to stop at while in the Kensington Market neighborhood. read more

Is not a place for eating. Has a very small menu but they don't manage to do it well. Even the taco chips with the guacamole were a fail. Vegetarian sandwich was tiny piece of cheese with thinly sliced tomatoes on a white hot dog bun, so lame. The red wine came with bubbles so obviously in a soapy glass. read more

My meal choice; Eggs Bennie with beef brisket. SO pleased with everything!! The bomb.com Friends ordered; the 'Classic' bacon was way undercooked and fatty. If I ordered the Classic, this rating would've been a 2 star. I LOVED mine and would go back for it 100%! The patio is great to people watch and get some sunshine read more

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Trinity Common is one of the more spacious restaurants in Kensington Market. There is plenty of seating which can fill up rather quickly on a Friday afternoon. The dining area is very open and the ceilings are high, allowing for a cozy atmosphere. The place does get quite loud and busy, but it feels more like part of the mood than it does an unwelcome disturbance. Service can be slow and inattentive as a result, so keep this in mind if hip, well trafficked bars are not for you. Must-try items: Fried Chicken & Waffles Trinity Burger Chicken Wings Sweet Potato Chunks St-Ambroise Cream Ale The ambience near the front windows and bar is especially appealing for folks like myself, with a really nice view of Augusta Ave. and all the people walking by. The food took me by surprise, as it was really well done and satisfying. There isn't anything on the drink menu under $7 except the smaller servings of wine, but the food is fairly priced and the portions are worth it. Give this place a try, you probably won't regret it. read more

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A strong beer selection, my weakness. A WELL DONE BBQ, and I'm on the floor. I'm in between here. I'm internally (now, externally! Hello Yelp & Instagram) pleading that Trinity Commons brings back their old BBQ menu. What went from a GENEROUS and endless praise of fall-apart meat selection (brisket was my pick) and two DELICIOUS sides (fries and broccili! so good) for $9, jumped up to... NOTHING AT ALL... So I had to settle for "wings & fries" - really, 6 chicken wings and fries for $14. ... I feel betrayed. There wasn't even a damn courtesy cornbread in the mix. I showed you off to my girlfriends on a valuable patio-worthy Thursday evening and you went and changed on me just like that. Trinity Commons is why I have trust issues. (you don't even link nobody no more, you dashed me away like a cyattie, yo, you cheesed me dog *drake - how 'bout now, c'mon guys) **Take note: Booze from $7, ample seating space - put your name on the patio list and wait inside while you booze yourself up! read more

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Came here for brunch, patio was full so we sat inside. I ordered an eggs Benedict with peameal bacon, it came with home-fries and a salad. It was pretty good however salad was lacking in dressing and it was very hard to get our waitress's attention.. she didn't check on us once.. and it wasn't even busy inside. Service could use some working on but the eggs Benedict was good nonetheless. read more

Trinity Common - Eggs Benedict with home fries and salad - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a great place to spend a Friday night at! I had dinner and drinks here on the patio with a couple of girlfriends. A very nice and relaxing environment in Kensington Market, surrounded by hipster vibes. Kudos to their wide beer selection! Our server recommended Beau's Lugtread for a light and traditional beer, and it tasted exactly like that. Nothing special. My friend ordered Sawdust City's Princess Wears Girls Pants, and it tasted really good! Tasted very refreshing, and smelled like lychee. I would definitely get that next time. My other friend got West Ave's Cherriosity, and we were not a fan of that cider. The drink wasn't smooth, and the cherry after-taste wasn't pleasant. In terms of food, I was quite disappointed. I ordered the Trinity Burger with collard greens and cajun roasted sweet potatoes. The beef patties were very juicy, but the bottom part of the bun was super soggy, so it was hard to hold the burger to eat it. With the shredded lettuce and American cheese, I'm sorry to say that the burger tasted almost like a McDonald's Big Mac. The sides were good though; the greens were dressed in some combination of garlic, olive oil, and more. My friend ordered the Chicken & Waffles, and the portion size was massive! It came with what looked like a whole chicken, and cornbread waffles. The chicken was extremely tender; I regretted not ordering this myself. Overall, the service was good- the servers were friendly. I would come back, but only for the drinks and not food. read more

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The Trinity Smash burger is fantastic and a pretty good price. The fries are also very good, and a decently large portion so I would be wary of over-ordering. Kind and attentive waitstaff, and good atmosphere. read more

Great selection of beers, I like coming in the winter, less busy but the vibes are good, love the music choice too

New bar in Kensington Market and I really like it. 3 visits so far and enjoyed each visit. If your a craft beer fan in Toronto... This is a must stop. It's always about the beer and trinity Commons have 20 beers on tap. Always a good mix of beers primarily Ontario based but a few other surprises. Something for everyone. The space is huge and open with a good size patio. Very comfortable in here... Easy to enjoy a good beer. The front windows fully open up, letting a cool breeze blow through and making the space feel even more open. Tables inside are communal - kind of like big picnic tables connected together. You can find me at the decent sized bar ( about 12 - 15 seats). Food is traditional BBQ and I was a little disappointed here. They ran out of most menu items by 9:30pm but I will give some slack as they are new. I was forced to have the drumsticks as this was the only item left (I don't even like drumsticks) and they were very spicy.... Too spicy for me. I think this place could turn into something special. I love drinking here, great craft beers in a non- crowded space (a rarity in Toronto). The size of Trinity is their competitive advantage - no getting bumped into, no large wait times and great atmosphere. You can't go wrong. P.S: Bar Hop regulars will feel at home here. Some staff members have switched permanently and others do double duty. Many Barhop regulars visit as well (myself included). BK read more

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This place gets really packed and quite loud. There is a huge beer selection as well as a good food menu. I wasn't in the mood for drinks so I ordered two things off the menu. The lemon pepper wings were awesome, buttery and seasoned just right. The wings were also very large with plenty of meat. The beet chips on the other hand was not crispy at all, and didn't have the best texture. The sauce that came with it was fresh but didn't really taste like anything. For my group, a few of the orders were mixed up as well. read more

Trinity Common - lemon pepper wings, super buttery, love it! - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Yikes! This place has a great beer list and cocktail menu but that's about it. The staff here were RUDE and scared at the siight of 8 people at one table. Everyone ordered a beer and one person ordered food (me) and apparently splitting up the bill for this was a huge task. Also may I mention that the restaurant was quite empty so it's not like she was super busy and didn't have time to print some separate bills. Besides the rude waitress, the bartenders and other staff members were equally as rude, unfriendly and just had some ridiculous hipster attitude that no one ever likes to encounter when eating or dining out. As for food, I ordered the wings, fries and buffalo cauliflower. The cauliflower was actually very good, but the wings were disgusting! They were fatty and had no flavour, they tasted like they were microwaved. The fries were generic and boring. I will not be visiting this place again. read more

A welcome addition as a potential sports bar in Kensington. Cheap drinks, casual food, lots of t.v's and craft brews. What more could you ask for? read more

This place used to rule, now the beer always comes out flat or it tastes off. They also refused to serve fries because it is brunch? As the server told us this some one at a nearby table was served fries, whatever! Won't be back! read more

Trinity common is a pretty cool bar. I went with a group of 8-10 and we sat on a table on a Saturday night. It was pretty loud. It's better for smaller groups. read more