Cute local spot with cool decor and delicious food.Stopped in on a whim on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30. Was seated immediately.Service was friendly and attentive. Was recommended a steak sandwich on special and it did not disappoint.Also enjoyed the croquettes and wedge salad.Prices were roughly $14-25 a dish. Portions are reasonable and the food was delicious.Cocktails were tastey. Beer is served in cans and approx. $7-$9 a piece.Would be happy to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad
Michelle Doucet
There is nothing simple about how incredible our experience was! The interior makes it feel as though you’re at someone’s fabulously decorated home and the level of service and hospitality further reinforced that!Emma and Megan were not only so kind but very helpful in making recommendations to fit our tastes and ensuring that we had everything we needed. When one of the items we wanted was unavailable they recommended an alternative that knocked our socks off!The drinks were beautifully presented and tasted even better, and the food was delightful (the mushroom bao changed my life).I will absolutely be returning and recommending my friends to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat Luc
I miss this place when I haven't been in a while. Cocktails are exceptional, staff are soo genuine and the food is insane day and night. Can't wait for the patio to open!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becca A
So surprised by the reviews. This restaurant definitely isn’t for everyone , all 5 of us were unable to eat the food here. We found the cocktails almost as bad as the food .
Alexandra Humphries
Good service and atmosphere.Food was not great. Mine was the wedge salad with added chrispy chicken. I could have made it better at home. The french toast was nice but too rich. Overall disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tiana Jayatunga
Had such a great dinner here that we rebooked for the next week. Need to come back to try the Italian lunch! Full video on IG.
Jeremy Goldfarb
For what it is, absolute 5 star. Delicious, reasonably priced cocktails. Awesome vibes/design. Great service. Food was very good for bar snacks. Stuffed chicken wing was particularly great.
Melissa Madian
This place is so fun! If you're looking for a great place for small plates and drinks, this is the spot. Cozy, comfy, great cocktails and fantastic small plates from Fat Bao. Service was warm, friendly and inviting. Will have to come back to try brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison
Dropped by for brunch where we ordered the Eggs Shaksugo and the Fry Up. Both dishes were really delicious, I especially loved the fried mashed potatoes.It’s a cute tiny little restaurant, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
John Bitar
The evening menu only has appetizers. They tasted good but you need 5 appetizers for 180lb person, and then the price doesn't make sense. I haven't tried lunch or breakfast.
Was in Toronto visiting a dear friend and we chose Simpl Things for lunch because chef Cody has been one of my favorite chefs in the city for a long time. We were both very happy and got to enjoy a chef's table experience in the intimate dining area. Our server was awesome and we got to enjoy handmade pasta and excellent cocktails. Chef Cody always puts great care into his craft and he certainly took great care of us! Thanks guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gagan Diesh
Such a lovely cute restaurant in Parkdale! Our server was absolutely awesome - they were attentive, kind *and* also a fantastic bar tender! And the sesame shrimp bao is worth dying for. As is the Dan Dan bowl though it’s not gnocchi but rice cakes (menu needs some updating, more below)I am reserving a couple of stars from this review as we were hella confused by the online menu (what’s cocktail hour vs happy hour?) Also the Neo-Chinese dinner is 6pm in one place and 7pm at another. Once those tiny kinks are worked out - it’s 5 stars all the way! I want to see this place thrive because they are the type of friendly, accessible place that we need around here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elle Mich
Came here with a girlfriend for lunch. The place is very cute with a small cozy setting. The food was good just not the most flavourful bites out there. Service was also just to par but the phone in hands when you're the only one serving and there are many things to do, isn't the most professional. But in all we enjoyed our brunch and we saw they have a different menu at nights that's Asian so we'll be sure to come by for that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chukri Haddad
Charming little spot with exciting food and such a cool vibe that will remind you of a retro club!This place offers different menus depending on the time of day. For dinner, the option is an Asian fusion menu which includes excellent food. A couple of must tries include scallion pancakes topped with shaved mortadella and parmesan and a vegetarian gnocchi with peas and nuts. Both dishes are bold but so good! I suggest having a few dishes to share to try as many options as possibleThe cocktail options are wide and tasty and the vibe of the spot is effortlessly cool complemented by an even cooler staff. Prices are honestly reasonable and worth the quality and creativity of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Christina Shmordok
My friend and I passed by to check this place out. I didn’t realize when coming here that the menu from brunch/lunch to dinner would be completely different. The dinner menu looks way more appealing to me, as it focuses on Asian dishes. I probably should have researched into this place more. Regardless, the bread and pickled veggies were great. The seating I found was very uncomfortable and way too close to your neighbours. I’d return for their dinner menu and check out the vibe during the evening.
Cute local spot with cool decor and delicious food.Stopped in on a whim on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30. Was seated immediately.Service was friendly and attentive. Was recommended a steak sandwich on special and it did not disappoint.Also enjoyed the croquettes and wedge salad.Prices were roughly $14-25 a dish. Portions are reasonable and the food was delicious.Cocktails were tastey. Beer is served in cans and approx. $7-$9 a piece.Would be happy to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad
There is nothing simple about how incredible our experience was! The interior makes it feel as though you’re at someone’s fabulously decorated home and the level of service and hospitality further reinforced that!Emma and Megan were not only so kind but very helpful in making recommendations to fit our tastes and ensuring that we had everything we needed. When one of the items we wanted was unavailable they recommended an alternative that knocked our socks off!The drinks were beautifully presented and tasted even better, and the food was delightful (the mushroom bao changed my life).I will absolutely be returning and recommending my friends to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I miss this place when I haven't been in a while. Cocktails are exceptional, staff are soo genuine and the food is insane day and night. Can't wait for the patio to open!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So surprised by the reviews. This restaurant definitely isn’t for everyone , all 5 of us were unable to eat the food here. We found the cocktails almost as bad as the food .
Good service and atmosphere.Food was not great. Mine was the wedge salad with added chrispy chicken. I could have made it better at home. The french toast was nice but too rich. Overall disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Had such a great dinner here that we rebooked for the next week. Need to come back to try the Italian lunch! Full video on IG.
For what it is, absolute 5 star. Delicious, reasonably priced cocktails. Awesome vibes/design. Great service. Food was very good for bar snacks. Stuffed chicken wing was particularly great.
This place is so fun! If you're looking for a great place for small plates and drinks, this is the spot. Cozy, comfy, great cocktails and fantastic small plates from Fat Bao. Service was warm, friendly and inviting. Will have to come back to try brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped by for brunch where we ordered the Eggs Shaksugo and the Fry Up. Both dishes were really delicious, I especially loved the fried mashed potatoes.It’s a cute tiny little restaurant, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The evening menu only has appetizers. They tasted good but you need 5 appetizers for 180lb person, and then the price doesn't make sense. I haven't tried lunch or breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Was in Toronto visiting a dear friend and we chose Simpl Things for lunch because chef Cody has been one of my favorite chefs in the city for a long time. We were both very happy and got to enjoy a chef's table experience in the intimate dining area. Our server was awesome and we got to enjoy handmade pasta and excellent cocktails. Chef Cody always puts great care into his craft and he certainly took great care of us! Thanks guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a lovely cute restaurant in Parkdale! Our server was absolutely awesome - they were attentive, kind *and* also a fantastic bar tender! And the sesame shrimp bao is worth dying for. As is the Dan Dan bowl though it’s not gnocchi but rice cakes (menu needs some updating, more below)I am reserving a couple of stars from this review as we were hella confused by the online menu (what’s cocktail hour vs happy hour?) Also the Neo-Chinese dinner is 6pm in one place and 7pm at another. Once those tiny kinks are worked out - it’s 5 stars all the way! I want to see this place thrive because they are the type of friendly, accessible place that we need around here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came here with a girlfriend for lunch. The place is very cute with a small cozy setting. The food was good just not the most flavourful bites out there. Service was also just to par but the phone in hands when you're the only one serving and there are many things to do, isn't the most professional. But in all we enjoyed our brunch and we saw they have a different menu at nights that's Asian so we'll be sure to come by for that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Charming little spot with exciting food and such a cool vibe that will remind you of a retro club!This place offers different menus depending on the time of day. For dinner, the option is an Asian fusion menu which includes excellent food. A couple of must tries include scallion pancakes topped with shaved mortadella and parmesan and a vegetarian gnocchi with peas and nuts. Both dishes are bold but so good! I suggest having a few dishes to share to try as many options as possibleThe cocktail options are wide and tasty and the vibe of the spot is effortlessly cool complemented by an even cooler staff. Prices are honestly reasonable and worth the quality and creativity of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My friend and I passed by to check this place out. I didn’t realize when coming here that the menu from brunch/lunch to dinner would be completely different. The dinner menu looks way more appealing to me, as it focuses on Asian dishes. I probably should have researched into this place more. Regardless, the bread and pickled veggies were great. The seating I found was very uncomfortable and way too close to your neighbours. I’d return for their dinner menu and check out the vibe during the evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3