I have to give Bar Poet an extra star for having such good vibes. During a cold dark winter, you can simply step through the doors and be transported to summer nights on a patio under a canopy of trees and twinkle lights. The space is bustling with hip trendy crowds enjoying a night out. Be aware of the time though! There is a strict 2 hour seating time so don't think you can linger for too long. Also, reservations are a must. I had a cocktail and shared some pizza with my friends. The cocktail was okay but not to a speak-easy level. The pizza that stood out from the crowd was the Shrimp Rose pizza. I've never had shrimp on a pizza and it paired well with the rose sauce and the lemon herbs. read more

Bar Poet - Shrimp rose pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Bar Poet is phenomenal! We come from a city known for excellent pizza but did the research and wanted to see what Toronto could deliver ...and boy did it deliver. We ordered the microdose pizza and the Caesar and both were insanely yummy. The ambiance is freaking adorable and Spencer was working the front of the house and so informative, kind and personable! Make reservations- because this place is popular but for very good reason!!! read more

My husband and I have been here twice. We love the food and the aesthetic. The service is always top notch. Great for date night, birthday, girls night/guys night, whatever you want to do. They have a sister bar across the street called Astoria. Can't wait to try it. read more

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Went for dinner with a group of friends and had a really enjoyable experience! I was really surprised by how dark it was, the primary light was coming from candles, but it was fun. To drink I tried the peanut butter espresso martini which was delicious! I'd never had one before and it was surprisingly delightful. A word of warning for those who eat the banana chip garnish it is like taking a shot! To eat, my friend and I shared a large Caesar salad and the NYC spicy pasta (I can't remember what pasta it is... rigatoni?). Both were excellent!! Really enjoyed them. We also shared a tiramisu. It wasn't my favourite. I think the ratios were a little off. The amount of cream was more than I would have liked. It's the only dessert I saw though. I enjoyed my meal and my friends also had a wonderful time. read more

Bar Poet's interior invites to an atmosphere that feels like you are outside on a warm patio - which is lovely on a cold winter day. We got the mozzarella sticks (5/5) and the Nduja pizza (2/5). The pizza just didn't hit the mark. It felt like they missed adding the Stracciatella and the Parmigiano overpowered the whole thing. The place is narrow so our seats kept getting bumped with people walking behind us. The bathrooms downstairs were also freezing. read more

Obsessed with their caesar and pizza here! Not going to lie, I've been to this location twice and both times have been greeted with VERY rude hostess and security staff at Bar Poet - not a great start to your night here! However, the food and drinks do makeup for the front of house staff. I come mainly for the caesar and pizza here. Caesar's rim is delicious along with the drink - a must get! You must also get the pepperoni pizza with hot honey, super delicious with the taste of salty and sweet. Rose pizza is a top close second for me, a great blend of tomato and cream sauce. Don't bother coming here if you want to have an intimate conversation as the place is LOUD! But great for a girls night out or Friday/ weekend night out with some friends. The place is crowded every weekend so make sure to get a reservation early - we're talking weeks in advance here! read more

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We decided to try Bar Poet for some late night dinner and drinks on a Monday based on the reviews on Yelp and we're so glad we did! We didn't think it would be busy whatsoever so we skipped making a reservation and walked in. We got there just in time because this placed was packed! We waited less than 5 minutes and scored a high top table. What we got: Dovercourt & Queen Sweet Calamari Heroic Dose Micro Dose Three Little Pigs Service was quick, chill, and friendly. Everyone was a vibe honestly. The songs they were playing was a mix of all genres and a dj even came out later on. Love the way they brought the outside indoor too. As for the food, we enjoyed everything! I didn't think bar food would be all that but Bar Poet delivered! Both pizzas had a great crust, the pasta was delicious and seasoned very well, the calamari was crispy while still being soft and tender inside. We would definitely come back here if we visit Toronto again! read more

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Food - pizza, always a hit. If you're looking for quality, decent pricing and tasty food, come check out bar poet. Came here for pizza with a couple girlfriends, and it was a hit! Dinner during the week, pair it with a drink of your choice. Request for chili oil to compliment the pizza, mmmmm! Also try the tiramisu to share between two people as a great way to end off the dinner experience. Service - excellent. Thorough. Attentive and able to recommend appropriately based on taste, preference and popularity. Great service! Atmosphere - cute, intimate, bar-like restaurant vibes. Great for a dinner, date. Lights and natural decorations around the restaurant. Parking & Location - Green P parking located in side streets/main streets in front of or around the resto! Overall experience- would definitely recommend and come back!!!! read more

Bar Poet - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolute horrible experience. Ordered the poet salad delivered just lettuce and no dressing complete slap in the face. Salad was 22 CAD!!! For lettuce. Do not use this business. PATHETIC read more

Bar Poet - Just lettuce!! Nothing like the picture or description - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you do not look like you're from around. Skip this place. Their manager asked my friends and I to "go back home" multiple times after laying hands on a friend of ours. If she would've refused service we would've still understood. But, apparently it wasn't enough according to her.The manager's name is Jaime. I'd steer clear away from this place. read more

This place did not disappoint! Walking two steps up and into Bar Port you meet the hostess. We were sat fairly quick, but we also had a reservation so I am not sure if that impacted the service. It was already quite full when we arrived and it was 9PM. We were sat in a large corner high top and our waitress Savannah (I believe) was very attentive, and she also had a lot of support from her coworkers as they would also brings us our food and drinks and ask if there was anything else we needed. The drinks her are chefs kiss! We were in a group of four and ordered Juliet Rose, Paper Plane and Smokey Robinson. All drinks were strong, tasty and had a gorgeous presentation. The Juliet Rose was topped with Egg White and it was a phenomenal addition to the drink. It was creamy, cleansed your palette and elevated the drink! I also tired the Strawberry Basil Mojito and holy hell, that was literally the BEST mojito I've ever tasted and I have tasted many in my life! It was refreshing, tasted so fresh and it was definitely a drink that could sneak up on depending on your tolerance! Lastly, the food was equally delicious! We ordered the Hot Rod pizza which is a pepperoni pizza topped with hot honey. I would recommend ordering the hot agave as a side, it is a little spicy, but gives an extra kick to the pizza. The meatballs were ok in my opinion. They are served in a bowl (3) with a thick slice of sourdough bread which tasted a little spicy. They were very moist and cheesy, but flavor wise I was not impressed, but was also not disappointed. The area surrounding the bar is very lovely, has lots of bars to walk to incase you want to continue the night, and overall it was just a great experience. I would definitely recommend visiting Bar Poet, grab a drink and play some skeeball. *something to note if you are a tourist, they do not accept American money, so please bring CAD if you prefer to pay cash! read more

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"Bar Poet offers a cozy atmosphere, expertly crafted drinks, and attentive service -- highly recommended spot."

The ambiance of this place speaks for itself. Trees with twinkle lights, hanging eucalyptus plants, real candles all around the restaurant, large , arcade games, TV screens (for game night) and the dj playing music truly adds to the experience. The good: Ambiance, Service & Bread & Butter Starter which was super delicious. I could have just enjoyed that as the main with the dipping sauce. All items served were fresh. The Ok: Surprisingly the food, the Microdose Pizza was alright. There was more arugula than any other topping on the pizza which made it good enough to eat but nothing to rave about. Casablanca Pizza was alright. The not so good: the music was very loud which prevented us from being able to speak to each other. read more

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Bar Poet is a charming spot with creative cocktails, cozy vibes, and great conversation. The drink menu is imaginative, service is friendly, and the atmosphere makes it a perfect place to unwind. read more

Bar Poet located along Queen St. W. and Dovercourt serves up bar eats (think pizza, pasta, etc.) and drinks. As soon as you enter their indoor space you notice that they have brought the outdoors inside with light-adorned trees which adds to the overall vibe and ambiance of the space. They also have a chill patio on the side along Dovercourt as well. My friend and I stopped by Bar Poet after work on a weekday to enjoy some drinks. We opted to order a cocktail each. Service was friendly and we never felt pressed to order anything else (we were upfront with the staff and told them we really were there for only drinks). I opted for the pink pisco sour (pink peppercorn pisco, rhubarb liquer, mezcal, spiced blood orange honey, lime, bitters, egg white) while my friend had the purple rain (gin, cassis, limoncello, Lillet Blanc, lemon, Prosecco, and butterfly pea flower). Our drinks were made at a reasonable time. Drinks wise, we both enjoyed our cocktails. They definitely made good cocktails as they not only taste good but also are strong as well. Overall, good place for cocktails and the vibes are nice. Will have to return to try their food though! read more

This restaurant has been on my go to list for awhile and we found ourselves in the area a few days ago and decided to pop in (we didn't have reservations but we were here around 4:30pmish) and it was pretty empty but it filled up quickly so highly recommend reservations. We sat at the beautiful bar and just chatted with the bartender (wish I remembered his name, he was so nice). We ordered drinks (mine with a pistachio liqueur which the bartender gave us some info about as we had never heard of this before) and gave us recommendations on a pizza to share. I ordered the Tequila Paradox and the pistachio liquor gave it a lovely nutty and creamy flavour without it overpowering the tequila. We got the Casablanca pizza and it was.....deeeee...licious! Roasted chicken with zaatar, chilies and roasted garlic...it was so so so good. We also got a sunflower salad that was light and tangy and all sorts of goodness (happy hour is pizza and salad for $20)! This place is so cute and romantic...fairy lights and lots of greenery inside, but also a lot of fun...games, video games (in the basement) make it a great spot for a date, hanging out with friends or simply grabbing a drink at the bar. There is a small patio to the side...but honestly it's so lovely inside it's probably one of the few times I'd rather sit indoors Definitely will be back! read more

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They did a great job on the decor inside. Good vibes and a great date spot. Their pizzas are fantastic. Don't forget to get the dipping sauce , I recommend the hot honey and truffle honey. They have a happy hour menu from 2-5pm. $5 shots , $25 pizza and salad, $1oz wine. It gets busy so make sure you make a reservation on Resy read more

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We live nearby so decided to walk over with our pup and see if we were able to get a spot on their patio- we were in luck! The patio is definitely fun and great for people watching- very dog friendly which is nice. The service was friendly- very casual and laid back. We ordered some wine and salads- as a pescatarian who doesn't eat pasta, bread or enjoy fried foods the menu was extremely limiting but that my fault for not checking before. My partner got the meatballs as well and loved them! read more

Great spot for happy hour! $5 poet lager, $5 shots, $1/oz for wine on tap. The bar poet Pinot Grigio was pretty good! Also grabbed a pizza to share between three friends. We got the hot rod (pepperoni) pizza ($15) and opted for the truffle hot dipping sauce ($2). Overall great spot! The decor was cute too, loved the lights in the trees. read more

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My partner and I made last minute reservations on a Sunday night for a spontaneous date night. I couldn't wait to check out this place and the inside! I did read some reviews on Yelp and Google and I don't understand why this place has received some low ratings. The hostess was nothing but polite and informative about the time limit we had at our table. She seated us right under the greenery, and the folks beside us, sharing the long communal table were considerate enough to move their belongings aside and make room for us. Having already checked the menu prior to arriving, we knew what we wanted. Our server was kind and laid back and made us feel welcome. Fortunately, the Raptors game was on and we got a good spot to watch it while enjoying our drinks and food. We ordered the Vegan Hot Rod pizza with gluten free crust, with the hot honey on the side and warm olives. For drinks, I ordered the Sour Poet and my partner ordered the Candy Necklace. The Vegan Hot Rod pizza was delicious. My partner is vegan ( I am not ) and I couldn't even tell it was vegan cheese or pepperoni. Probably the best vegan pizza next to PiCo and Planta. The head chef definitely knows what they're doing and the price doesn't break the bank. The gluten free pizza is the same size as the regular dough which I appreciated as someone who is gluten free and have seen products reduce in size because it's gluten free. Plus it was super crunchy! The warm olives were a bit spicy for my taste and because our host forgot about them, when she was kindly reminded by another staff who had brought our pizza, she brought them right away but they were too hot to eat and enjoy. But my partner liked it so I left it to her to eat them. Our drinks were friggin delicious! Packed with flavour and reasonably priced. A couple weeks ago we went to Mother Cocktail and the drinks were over priced and lacked any depths of flavour. So I'm glad to see a bar like Bar Poet deliver on the drinks! They also have some games downstairs that we both played for a bit, I'm pretty sure it was free credits; brought me back to my childhood! Everything about this place ticked off the boxes. I'm happy to finally have visited and can't wait to go back again! Thanks for a great date night that didn't break the bank and delivered on food, hospitality, flavour and good portions! read more

Bar Poet - Vegan Hot Rod Pizza. GF Crust with hot honey on the side! Great for dipping but sure packs a punch! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We stopped in for a couple drinks in the afternoon. We didn't order food. Everything was great! Very cool atmosphere.

Coming here the pizzas are a must have! I got robs favourite pizza and it definitely lived up to its name! I enjoy all hot honey drizzled on pizzas. Adding Some chilli flakes on made it even better. The hand cut fries with the smoked aioli sauce was also a hit! And the service was amazing. Even though we had a bit of a long wait but it was on a weekend so it wasn't a surprise. The only thing I missed was how small the patio got and it was very sunny, it def needs more space and shade. read more

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This place has the perfect ambiance for a date. It is difficult to get a spot so make sure you come early. The service is pretty prompt considering the crowd. This place is known for its cocktails and pastas, so make sure you try them. read more

You don't need me to tell you how amazing the vibe is in Bar poet. The pictures speaks for itself. Super cozy bar vibes. Perfect for date night but not first dates as it can get loud. It's hard to get indoor seating on the weekends, so I'd recommend making reservations if you can! The food here is also not bad. Some hits and some misses. I really enjoyed their spicy rigatoni with shrimp. Very basic but executed well. Rosé sauce was quite flavourful and creamy. Pasta cooked to perfection. 4/5 Calamari. Classic, crispy batter and great flavour. 4/5 Pizza. Loved it, good amount of toppings, great crust! Similar to NYC style. 4/5 However, I found the meatballs to be a miss, a bit too dry and lacking in flavour. 2/5 The Arancini balls were nice and creamy. Not sure what it was, but I was personally not a fan of the flavour. 3/5 Service is pretty good considering how busy they were. There is one working arcade machine downstairs next to the washroom so that was fun and a great way to end the night. Overall, love this place. Highly recommend, avoid weekends if you can, probably better to come on a weekday. read more

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had a work social event to kick off our new campaign and the staff were so wonderful. The drinks were so carefully crafted and delicious! Will be back! Eric & staff read more

The first thing you notice when you walk into bar poet is the vibe. We went on a Saturday so it was busy but not in a way where it was overwhelming. Pizza was good but nothing mind blowing. Their portions were pretty large and I only managed to eat a few slices from my pizza. read more

Bar Poet - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a great place! We were in Toronto for New Year's Eve and we stumbled on this place! The cocktails, food and service were amazing!!! One of the owners came out and greeted us! Next time we are in Toronto we will make it a point to go back! read more

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I love everything about this place! The food, the vibe, the drinks!! Super friendly servers and we always have fun chats with them. The food is delicious and cocktails are always good. We keep going back and I'm sure you'll like it too. read more

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A nice spot for catching up with friends and have delicious meal! The music in there was not too loud so you can actually have a decent conversation. The inside of this place is just pretty, i have no other words. For food, we got their Dovercourt and Queen 'sweet' Calamari, which came with this delicious pomodoro aioli, Life is Gucci pizza, really love the hot honey on this since it elevates the pizza, and Heroic Dose pasta which I would describe as mushroom heaven with cheesy goodness. Their service was great as well, our waiter was friendly and really helpful with the recommendations. He was honest with what he likes and doesn't like so that they weren't biased. He recommended the Purple Rain cocktail for me since I asked for a sour cocktail, and no complaints from my end. read more

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Cute ambiance.. definitely more casual but perfect for a cutie date night. Drinks were good & the food was tasty

Visited on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:30 it was pretty empty so it was comfortable considering the covid-19 conditions. We wanted to order a bottle of wine and we went through four different bottles all of which they did not have, they claimed that they were changing and there Bar menu however it's quite annoying to not have any of the bottles that you have on your menu and then all the bottles that you are offering or over $30 more than what's on the menu left a sour taste in my mouth at the beginning of our experience The garlic bread was delicious it had a lot of cheese soaked in garlic butter and it came with a really delicious hot sauce. There was four of us sharing the garlic bread and it came with one hot sauce so we ask for another not realizing that they would charge us for the second hard drive again annoying The rigatoni was delicious we asked for extra sauce and it was worth it I would definitely order if that again it was very simple a butt hit the spot I didn't care for the pizza the Margarita Pizza lacked sauce and had a little bit more cheese than I would have preferred if there was less cheese and more sauce that's how I would prefer my pizza read more

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Went in for drinks with a friend and stayed for dinner. Cool ambiance, they brought the outdoors in. We had tasty cocktails, great food, and excellent service. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive and friendly, chatting with us and making sure we always had what we needed. I'd definitely recommend and will for sure be back. read more

Food and service were excellent, this place always has really good vibes and a chill environment ! read more

Bar Poet - Holiday special pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As enchanting as the photos make out this place to be and as charming as the fairy lights and indoor trees seem to be, the line up and no reservation system is Terrible. Never come on a Friday or Sat night after 7pm. The line up is super long. You have to line up outside in the freezing cold. Service isn't great. The pizza was good and wine list was just short. If you're going to go, go super early or super late. read more

Bar Poet - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place, atmosphere is so great. Food was very good. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We tried two pizza's and olives. We had the Microdose pizza with hot honey on the side and it was so so good. Rob's favourite ( bit of a kick with the sauce ) spouse loved it. Would come back again no question read more

Bar Poet - Rob's favourite pizza, olives and microdose pizza ( my favourite) - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Bar Poet has been on my list of places to visit for a while now and I was not disappointed! They have a lively, romantic ambiance here. All the lights with the trees and the dim lighting makes the perfect spot for dates and for friend hangouts. Service was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the garlic fingers to share, the Microdose pizza and the Hot Rod. We were not expecting such big portions for the garlic fingers - I was expecting to see a bunch of thin garlic bread sticks in a bowl but was surprised to see a sauceless pizza cut into thin strips. It was really tasty and it went well with the Donair and hot sauces that we ordered. The Microdose pizza was also amazing - loved the caramelized onions with the mushrooms and arugula. The best part of all was that the food wasn't overly greasy and that you had plenty of leftovers to take home for later. The drinks were good too - I liked how there were different literary themes. I got the Cinderella's Carriage (for the name!) - really enjoyed the cinnamon cookie rim with the pumpkin whisky and lemon. Definitely more of an autumnal drink for sure. Other notable things to mention about Bar Poet - great bathroom lighting (the mirrors had built in ring lights) and there were some old school arcade games by the bathrooms (also with fairy lights). Overall, Bar Poet is worth the hype - great food, romantic and lively ambiance, reasonable prices. I will definitely be coming back here again. read more

Food was surprisingly good. Drinks were great. The server in the video was awesome! Vibes are immaculate. Will be back! read more

Bar Poet - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The drinks, the vibe, the service...all excellent! So many creative cocktails to choose from - I tried the Purple Rain which was sweet and easy to drink. Next time I'll definitely try the food! read more

Bar Poet - Purple rain - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cute place for a night out with friends. They have a "patio nights in summer" aesthetic inside the building with a shady tree canopy and lights throughout. There's a great vibe in there as some nights have a live DJ. They have real food here and an extensive cocktail and shots menu. You can't really order off menu here. My friend tried to order a Burt Reynolds shot but was directed back to the menu for what they have. There was one odd interaction with a bartender that got offended by the way that we asked for a drink. Maybe they were just having a bad day but it did make for a less comfortable night as we were seated right at the bar. read more

Bar Poet is known for their pizzas and they did not disappoint! Tried a few different options but my favourite was definitely the "Hot Rod" with pepperoni and hot honey It's a great place to catch up with friend or for date night! I love the whimsical lights and trees aesthetic they have going on inside and the music was on point They even have a bunch of arcade games to play in the basement by the bathrooms and ski ball upstairs if you're feeling competitive after a few drinks Check out @dinewithmangs on Instagram for more food pictures and reviews! read more

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