Great neighbourhood spot! Friendly staff, always have drink deals and fun events!
Shamus Farrell
This place rules! Great vibes, cool people, doggo friendly, really mellow and fun patio with great people watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Game
Threw my birthday party there. The staff is amazing and super accommodating! The place is great and my friends & I had a blast! The patio is amazing and is dog friendly place! What else do you need for a great time? Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Akoury
Probably one of the best patios in the city to watch the sunset. Great vibes and staff and daily full day drink deals. They have a selection of premade panini sandwiches and can also order Makers pizza for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
T S
We rented out the entire space last month to host a milestone birthday party. We ordered a bunch of delicious pizzas and wings from Maker Pizza (whom they are affiliated with and helped coordinate the order for us). Couldn’t have asked for a better place and experience. The owners and staff were so easy to work with, very kind, accommodating and extremely helpful with the entire planning process to make sure it all ran smoothly. Cozy, intimate vibes indoors and relaxing, backyard vibes on the large patio! This will be my go to spot going forward!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Bedford
Great spot in Lesliville with an awesome patio! Drinks are solid, the vibes are great, and the outdoor TV is perfect for watching sports outside. Friendly staff and a go-to for sunny days or game nights. Highly recommend! Shout out to Thomas and his team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We recently had an event at Garden Bar and we were really happy with it! We want to thank Thomas and the team for their help in ensuring the event was a success! We recommend garden bar for anyone in the east end that is looking for a space to rent! -
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Carruthers
Fantastic staff. Fantastic patio. Great times to be had in this wonderful Leslieville Gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Darryl Nielsen
The Garden Bar & Bodega is an absolute gem in Toronto’s East End! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine warmth and a feeling of belonging. The staff go above and beyond—not just to serve you—but to make you feel like part of a community. Their patio is a little slice of paradise, perfect for sunny afternoons or cozy evenings, and it’s dog-friendly and stroller-friendly, so the whole family can enjoy. Inside and out, you’ll find two TVs on each side always tuned to the most important sports matches, making it a great spot to catch the game. When you’re not cheering, you can grab a board game, play a round of chess, or get a domino tournament going. What really sets this place apart is its commitment to inclusiveness—everyone is welcome here, and you can feel that authenticity in every detail. Whether you’re here for a drink, a bite, a game, or just a smile from behind the bar, the Garden Bar & Bodega is more than a local spot—it’s a hub for connection, celebration, and community.
Sociable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ross Collins
Just a next level sandwich program. NEXT LEVEL. You want a sandwich? Talk to Luke. Guy works a panini press like he invented it. But he didn’t. It was invented in 1974 and Luke wasn’t even born yet. It’s all a delicious mystery.
The staff are always friendly and on point, genuine hospitality here, not forced. The corner street view gives the whole place a relaxed and open vibe, especially from the awesome patio. Whether you're just grabbing a drink or settling in for game night, the atmosphere hits right. The music is always solid. Whoever curates the playlist knows what they’re doing. Great energy without being loud or over the top. This place just gets it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artem Korotkov
Exactly what I want from a patio experience. Chill space and atmosphere, great food and people. The outdoor section is very nice. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shivam Sharma
The service was excellent, and the on-tap lager was solid, but the falafel wrap was easily the worst I’ve ever had. It was clearly pre-made and kept in the fridge, completely lacking in flavour honestly, airplane food is better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Joana Sofia
Great place to hang with friends staff is friendly and fun outdoor patio is big
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucas Arcuri
Nice local spot with friendly staff and good drink selection. The patio was nice to watch the game but the volume needed to be louder.
Great neighbourhood spot! Friendly staff, always have drink deals and fun events!
This place rules! Great vibes, cool people, doggo friendly, really mellow and fun patio with great people watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Threw my birthday party there. The staff is amazing and super accommodating! The place is great and my friends & I had a blast! The patio is amazing and is dog friendly place! What else do you need for a great time? Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably one of the best patios in the city to watch the sunset. Great vibes and staff and daily full day drink deals. They have a selection of premade panini sandwiches and can also order Makers pizza for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We rented out the entire space last month to host a milestone birthday party. We ordered a bunch of delicious pizzas and wings from Maker Pizza (whom they are affiliated with and helped coordinate the order for us). Couldn’t have asked for a better place and experience. The owners and staff were so easy to work with, very kind, accommodating and extremely helpful with the entire planning process to make sure it all ran smoothly. Cozy, intimate vibes indoors and relaxing, backyard vibes on the large patio! This will be my go to spot going forward!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot in Lesliville with an awesome patio! Drinks are solid, the vibes are great, and the outdoor TV is perfect for watching sports outside. Friendly staff and a go-to for sunny days or game nights. Highly recommend! Shout out to Thomas and his team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently had an event at Garden Bar and we were really happy with it! We want to thank Thomas and the team for their help in ensuring the event was a success! We recommend garden bar for anyone in the east end that is looking for a space to rent! -
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic staff. Fantastic patio. Great times to be had in this wonderful Leslieville Gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The Garden Bar & Bodega is an absolute gem in Toronto’s East End! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine warmth and a feeling of belonging. The staff go above and beyond—not just to serve you—but to make you feel like part of a community. Their patio is a little slice of paradise, perfect for sunny afternoons or cozy evenings, and it’s dog-friendly and stroller-friendly, so the whole family can enjoy. Inside and out, you’ll find two TVs on each side always tuned to the most important sports matches, making it a great spot to catch the game. When you’re not cheering, you can grab a board game, play a round of chess, or get a domino tournament going. What really sets this place apart is its commitment to inclusiveness—everyone is welcome here, and you can feel that authenticity in every detail. Whether you’re here for a drink, a bite, a game, or just a smile from behind the bar, the Garden Bar & Bodega is more than a local spot—it’s a hub for connection, celebration, and community.
Sociable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a next level sandwich program. NEXT LEVEL. You want a sandwich? Talk to Luke. Guy works a panini press like he invented it. But he didn’t. It was invented in 1974 and Luke wasn’t even born yet. It’s all a delicious mystery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff are always friendly and on point, genuine hospitality here, not forced. The corner street view gives the whole place a relaxed and open vibe, especially from the awesome patio. Whether you're just grabbing a drink or settling in for game night, the atmosphere hits right. The music is always solid. Whoever curates the playlist knows what they’re doing. Great energy without being loud or over the top. This place just gets it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exactly what I want from a patio experience. Chill space and atmosphere, great food and people. The outdoor section is very nice. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was excellent, and the on-tap lager was solid, but the falafel wrap was easily the worst I’ve ever had. It was clearly pre-made and kept in the fridge, completely lacking in flavour honestly, airplane food is better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great place to hang with friends
staff is friendly and fun
outdoor patio is big
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice local spot with friendly staff and good drink selection. The patio was nice to watch the game but the volume needed to be louder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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