Our local favourite. Besides hole in the wall next door, this place is our go-to for dinner. The steaks and fries are great. We’ve had the pizza, veg plate and oysters which are all delish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Rachelle Lopez
Love it here, the brunch menu is straight forward but wish there’s an option for how you want your eggs and not restricted to the set menu like other brunch places we go to. Service was amazing when it’s not busy, had to get up when I need something or flag the only Waiter/Barista/everything. I bought a dozen of diabetic laden donuts and my fav is the cereal but had better. They need more Staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sol Gaby Ramirez
A very quiet place and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
João Zampoli
Hummus & pita appetizer was amazing, and a tasty pizza. They also have a huge variety of spirits to explore different cocktails. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Breanna Gilpin
Charming spot! We came for brunch and enjoyed our time. All of us ordered the trout eggs Benedict which was delicious, but the yolks were a bit over cooked. Service was really nice, but slow. The interior is really beautiful and comfortable. Will definitely come back if in the Junction but likely for drinks or dinner service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Es Pee
pretty good food from this restored unit in the West end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Blake Darling
Had lunch here today. It's difficult to find from the street as there's no clear signage. I had the bacon breakfast pizza and it was one of the best pizzas that I've ever eaten. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matthew Weldon
Good donuts. Good scones. Good pizza. Good menu. Good.
Rebecca A
Shockingly rude service. Called to ask if the restaurant was hiring (2:00 pm, which is reasonably near the end of lunch) to which the server responded "Here's a hot tip. If you want a job in a restaurant, you need to bring in your resume. You won't get a job this way. Don't call during lunch." and promptly hung up on me.I've worked in this industry for a number of years, and I would never speak to anyone that way regardless of the amount of pressure or stress I was under. I have to question your ability as a server if you can't be nice to someone for 10 seconds on the phone. You wasted more time with your "hot tip" than if you had politely answered the question.Also: I know that I won't get a job on the phone. Don't assume that the person you're talking to is as stupid as you are insolent.It's good to know that the servers are as rude as this place appears pretentious. I would seriously caution anyone against working or visiting here. And to the owners: it might not be a bad idea to hire servers with an ounce of professionalism or kindness.
Service: 1
Jonathan Lansdell
Cool spot, great decor and wine list. Toad in the hole was poor, one sliced sausage in a batter bowl with a gravy boat. Pizza was fine, poutine good. But not great on
Although the establishment was empty. Under the excuse of limited tables, they refused to accommodate a pregnant person on third trimester, after explaining that the chairs on the 2 person table are to tight and uncomfortable. They offered a second table with the same conditions, basically ignoring me and my husband's pleads for more space.. Having to leave on an empty stomach and feeling shamed by the waitress.. I'm a long time junction resident, and have never received such poor service in our neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Annette G.
I'm a fan of Bothams and the Hole in the Wall next door (a west Toronto institution!). Their food is excellent, and the service is always great. The location is terrific- right in the heart of the Boho Junction neighborhood at Keele and Dundas Streets. The decor is industrial retro - a refurbished old shop built in the 1920's where they have blended old with new, original wood strip floor and tin ceiling tiles hailing back to the day. It has plenty of generous booth seating (with 2 that fit about 8 adults) separated by screens fashioned out of old lead-paned windows. You can buy excellent artisan bread and donuts at the front near the bar. My favourite dish for lunch is the smoked trout gravlax platter with the best sourdough bagel and cream cheese in the city IMHO. They also do excellent wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza. Great weekend menu too - for a change I tried the Gravlax Benny and it did not disappoint! The wait staff are very attentive and hard working. This place is our go to for lunch. We also love their sister bar, Hole In The Wall next door- which at about 10 feet wide and very deep, one of our city's unique throwbacks to another era. You can easily miss it walking along Dundas street, but upon entering you get the feeling you're entering a speakeasy from a bygone era. Don't let the outside fool yGreat lounge vibe. A gem in the Junction and a very hip spot.
Justin V.
Great food and great service. The big drawback to the patio is the bus blasting by you just inches away from your food but you only get to eat outdoors in Toronto for part of the year and you have to take advantage of it. Not really much to say but the food is fantastic.
Brad S
We went to try the doughnuts and they were quite good. $9 for two. We tried the Boston cream and the vanilla with strawberry jelly - the Boston cream was the real winner. Both were very airy with fluffy dough and not overly sweet.The place is darker and has a cozy atmosphere that is right up my alley. Lots of nice wood.The service ... wasn't great and the woman who served us was borderline rude. She was curt and obviously very tired. I get it, but when customer service is your job you have to check yourself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Donuts
Darren Lafontaine
Pizza was very tasty but would have been better if they put prosciutto on it like I ordered and paid for….. Also for $10 rapini… I don’t feel like the oversized takeout tray was necessary. Not if it isn’t filled…
Our local favourite. Besides hole in the wall next door, this place is our go-to for dinner. The steaks and fries are great. We’ve had the pizza, veg plate and oysters which are all delish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Love it here, the brunch menu is straight forward but wish there’s an option for how you want your eggs and not restricted to the set menu like other brunch places we go to. Service was amazing when it’s not busy, had to get up when I need something or flag the only Waiter/Barista/everything. I bought a dozen of diabetic laden donuts and my fav is the cereal but had better. They need more Staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A very quiet place and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hummus & pita appetizer was amazing, and a tasty pizza. They also have a huge variety of spirits to explore different cocktails. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Charming spot! We came for brunch and enjoyed our time. All of us ordered the trout eggs Benedict which was delicious, but the yolks were a bit over cooked. Service was really nice, but slow. The interior is really beautiful and comfortable. Will definitely come back if in the Junction but likely for drinks or dinner service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
pretty good food from this restored unit in the West end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had lunch here today. It's difficult to find from the street as there's no clear signage. I had the bacon breakfast pizza and it was one of the best pizzas that I've ever eaten. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good donuts. Good scones. Good pizza. Good menu. Good.
Shockingly rude service. Called to ask if the restaurant was hiring (2:00 pm, which is reasonably near the end of lunch) to which the server responded "Here's a hot tip. If you want a job in a restaurant, you need to bring in your resume. You won't get a job this way. Don't call during lunch." and promptly hung up on me.I've worked in this industry for a number of years, and I would never speak to anyone that way regardless of the amount of pressure or stress I was under. I have to question your ability as a server if you can't be nice to someone for 10 seconds on the phone. You wasted more time with your "hot tip" than if you had politely answered the question.Also: I know that I won't get a job on the phone. Don't assume that the person you're talking to is as stupid as you are insolent.It's good to know that the servers are as rude as this place appears pretentious. I would seriously caution anyone against working or visiting here. And to the owners: it might not be a bad idea to hire servers with an ounce of professionalism or kindness.
Service: 1
Cool spot, great decor and wine list. Toad in the hole was poor, one sliced sausage in a batter bowl with a gravy boat. Pizza was fine, poutine good. But not great on
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Although the establishment was empty. Under the excuse of limited tables, they refused to accommodate a pregnant person on third trimester, after explaining that the chairs on the 2 person table are to tight and uncomfortable. They offered a second table with the same conditions, basically ignoring me and my husband's pleads for more space.. Having to leave on an empty stomach and feeling shamed by the waitress.. I'm a long time junction resident, and have never received such poor service in our neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I'm a fan of Bothams and the Hole in the Wall next door (a west Toronto institution!). Their food is excellent, and the service is always great. The location is terrific- right in the heart of the Boho Junction neighborhood at Keele and Dundas Streets. The decor is industrial retro - a refurbished old shop built in the 1920's where they have blended old with new, original wood strip floor and tin ceiling tiles hailing back to the day. It has plenty of generous booth seating (with 2 that fit about 8 adults) separated by screens fashioned out of old lead-paned windows. You can buy excellent artisan bread and donuts at the front near the bar. My favourite dish for lunch is the smoked trout gravlax platter with the best sourdough bagel and cream cheese in the city IMHO. They also do excellent wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza. Great weekend menu too - for a change I tried the Gravlax Benny and it did not disappoint! The wait staff are very attentive and hard working. This place is our go to for lunch. We also love their sister bar, Hole In The Wall next door- which at about 10 feet wide and very deep, one of our city's unique throwbacks to another era. You can easily miss it walking along Dundas street, but upon entering you get the feeling you're entering a speakeasy from a bygone era. Don't let the outside fool yGreat lounge vibe. A gem in the Junction and a very hip spot.
Great food and great service. The big drawback to the patio is the bus blasting by you just inches away from your food but you only get to eat outdoors in Toronto for part of the year and you have to take advantage of it. Not really much to say but the food is fantastic.
We went to try the doughnuts and they were quite good. $9 for two. We tried the Boston cream and the vanilla with strawberry jelly - the Boston cream was the real winner. Both were very airy with fluffy dough and not overly sweet.The place is darker and has a cozy atmosphere that is right up my alley. Lots of nice wood.The service ... wasn't great and the woman who served us was borderline rude. She was curt and obviously very tired. I get it, but when customer service is your job you have to check yourself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Donuts
Pizza was very tasty but would have been better if they put prosciutto on it like I ordered and paid for….. Also for $10 rapini… I don’t feel like the oversized takeout tray was necessary. Not if it isn’t filled…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3