Dinner Ambience: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Value: 2/5 Repeat: Unlikely read more

It's not a fancy place, chairs and tables are old. During summer it's better to sit outside. Service is pretty good and food is very good. Beef carpaccio with lettuce, capers, carrots and celery is in amazing harmony of tastes and textures. Probably one of the best carpaccio in GTA. Escargots with garlic and pernot butter sauce were a bit too salty, but overall not bad. Grilled marinated boneless pork loin chop with apricot port wine glaze. Green beans were a good match with meat with a sweet sauce. I would say that it was the third best pork in GTA. Black Angus striploin steak with brandy Madagascar peppercorn sauce. It was very tender with tasty sauce. The size of the steak was pretty decent. Nice pairing with green beans and carrots (but pork paired with the same side much better) Creme brule was OK, vanilla ice cream with sautéed peach is a great summer desert. If you get a Travelzoo or Groupon voucher, you will get an absolutely amazing value, but even without it the price is more than reasonable. read more

Came here for a winterlicious prefix menu. The prefix menu was priced at $18/three course meal. The choices of appetizer were a soup, salad and a pate. My boyfriend and I chose a soup for him and a salad for me. The soup was tasty (lentil soup) and the salad was a goat cheese salad. The main options were plentiful as I decided on the pork and my boyfriend went for the pasta. Both dishes were tasty and portioned perfectly. The atmosphere was nice and cozy where the service was average. Not bad but not exceptional good. Overall, a place worth visiting. read more

There is not many Sunday brunch restaurants open on Baldwin. So we blindly just picked one with more people inside and it was Cafe la Gaffe. It was not a lot of tables but it was packed, so we got a seat at the back by the kitchen. It was entertaining to see how they work in the kitchen, they were pretty quick and busy. I ended the Eggs Benedict with peameal bacon with home fries and salad. Even though there was a lot of orders, the chefs were quick in getting us the food. It was good plate eggs benedict but nothing really special and stand out. Good place to get some breakfast to start off the day. read more

First Date, Last Date. High Hopes for this one. Had the "Maple Chicken Salad"... She had indigestion... don't know what she ate. I treated... big spender... Cheers Andrew (c) Copyright 2017. Andrew M. Walduck. Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. (except for the girl - I think she's single...) read more

I find that just about any place on Baldwin has decent food, and Cafe La Gaffe certainly exceeded my expectations. Atmosphere is nice and cozy with an open kitchen concept, which makes it was a great first date choice if you get a table by the kitchen. Although the temperature can be a little towards the warmer side it didn't bother us because we went during the winter. Not so sure if you go during the summer although. Service was prompt, polite and timely. The restaurant is a bit small, so if you do take someone, make a reservation to avoid a mood killing table wait! We went with the Calamari app which was great. Not the deep fried crunchy run of the mill stuff, pan seared served on a bed of greens. Very refreshing and tasty. For mains we went with the braised lamb shank special and it was excellent. Meat wasn't strong at all, but the sauce it was served with seemed a little mismatched, can't remember what it was but it was too sweet, even for lamb. The risotto was cooked perfectly and tasted great. But nothing really jumped out of the dish. The meal was finished off with a creme brulee recipe claiming to be from the 1800's? Was still good nevertheless. They a have a superb wine selection as well. Not sure how knowledgeable the staff are since we knew what wine we wanted. read more

Delightful date night with a great friend. Immediately felt welcome and settled in. Two male staff were kind, attentive and very aware of their environment. Drinks and food were timed perfectly felt attended to but un rushed Must return again soon (please excuse grammatical errors) read more

I have to say first of all that I'm not reviewing the food here but rather the service (or lack thereof) of this establishment. I made a Winterlicious reservation for lunch on a Saturday. At the time of my online booking, I included a comment asking that a staff person call me to let me know whether they were serving the Winterlicious menu for lunch on weekends. I know from experience that many restos participating in these promotions choose not to offer these special menus on weekends. Having not received a call, I assumed everything was fine. My partner and I showed up to meet a friend at the restaurant on Saturday. They had our reservation and seated us promptly. However, as I was looking over the menu, I realized that there were far more choices on the menu than were listed on the online Winterlicious lunch menu. Then I realized that it said "Dinner menu - $33". I approached the host to ask if there was another menu because we booked the Winterlicious lunch menu. He stated that that was the only menu they were serving. I was thoroughly confused since there was both a $23 lunch menu and $33 dinner menu on the Winterlicious site. I explained to the host that we were under the impression that we were going to choose from the lunch menu. He said no and offered a quick "sorry". Shortly after, our friend arrived and we all agreed that it was best to go elsewhere given that the "product" that was advertised was not what we were going to get. This being Toronto, there are so many other restaurant options. I was disappointed that we didn't have the opportunity to try a place we hadn't been to but in the end, I didn't feel that the restaurant even tried to go out of their way to correct the issue. They didn't even seem fazed by the fact that they were losing our reservation. I wonder how many other people were duped, thinking that their Winterlicious lunch was $23 and not realizing that it was $10 more until the bill arrived. Bad customer service attitude. You would think restaurants would be trying to do their very best when it comes to Summer and Winterlicious to bring in new repeat business. Apparently, some of them don't give a flying fig and they should because this industry is highly competitive. P.S. Another Yelper here also mentioned the "bait-and-switch" this resto has done before during Winterlicous, changing the menu choices after you arrive. read more

This restaurant is completely underwhelming. I went with a friend and order Mediterranean "pizza" for a $15 lunch. The food was horrible. We made ourselves pick off some of the toppings because we were hungry. The small salad that accompanied it was fresh and good. The waitress was rude and completely disinterested in our satisfaction, or lack thereof. The man at the table next to us asked for a tea and she informed him that there was no hot water!!! We will never go back. On leaving we deterred a couple from going in and sent them down the street to another spot. read more

This place used to be one of my old favourite places in the city. John Baby was a restauranteur i respected, but that was 15 years ago. I was in here a few weeks ago for brunch and wow, it's changed. There are still some great things about the place including the fresh food, and the quantity of the food, but the service and general precision has really dropped off. I was there one morning a few weeks ago and experienced surly service, drinks mis-prepared, and no attention to any detail. I couldn't really speak too badly about the food, but I'm just feeling like no one cares about this place. It could use a change of ownership and some love to bring it back to the place it used to be. read more

I came here for a brunch date and it was a good choice. We got a seat on the patio and ordered two dishes that were way too big for us. Nothing really special, but good standard brunch foods. I had the fresh grapefruit juice which tasted fine but they put ice in it...which is just wrong and forced me to drink it quickly before the ice melted. It's a bit on the steep end of the pricing scale...over $15 per person and that's just a brunch menu item and juice each. Not outrageous for the ambiance and location, but keep that in mind if you're planning on coming here. And they don't accept bank cards. read more

Having tried several of the restaurants on Baldwin St., I figured you couldn't really go wrong with any of them! Boy was I wrong! Famished, my boyfriend and I decided to venture to Cafe La Gaffe for an early dinner. Although everyone else in the restaurant seemed to be there enjoying a glass of wine, we were there for more than just a drink. Since it was too early (around 5:00) to be serving dinner, we were informed that the only two options we had to order from were the Appetizers and the Pizza's. We decided we'd share some grilled calamari and a mediterranean pizza. The calamari was ok, nothing special on a bed of romaine lettuce mixed with some red peppers (again, nothing special) but no specific complaints. The 'pizza' was made of a dough I've never experienced before, it was very crusty and hard to chew! It didn't taste like pizza dough whatsoever and we were so disappointed we didn't want to finish the meal! The only positive thing to say about the meal was that the vegetables tasted and looked very fresh! I'll have to say, I probably will never go back there seeing that Baldwin has many other great choices to choose from! read more

It was my first time at Cafe La Gaffe after eating at most of the lovely places on Baldwin (vege haven being my fave). My dad and I ate here for our monthly meet up meal. I had the caprese salad and creme brulle and my dad had the salmon. My salad was ok, there was lots of boconccini cheese, roasted red peppers and tomatos, however I found the dressing to be very oiley and there to be a lack of balsamic. My dad however really enjoyed his salmon entree. The creme brulle was amazing and perfectly done... bottom super creamy and the shell was perfectly golden crispy caramelized sugar... the text book creme brulle. The service was excellent, our server was friendly attentive and I actually hadn't had service like this in a restaurant in a really long time. I'll be back. read more

Good feelings and good food. Prix Fixe menu was varied. Pate tasted fresh ( and we had been in Normandy, Fr. 8 days prior) - Lamb was well seasoned. Veg -esp. the beets tasty. I would come back with guests. Not overly hipster in Novemeber, but a comfortable place to eat. read more

Great food, atmosphere & service - would highly recommend for laidback casual dining with high end food. fYcxid-riqze5-mibfid

Lovely restaurant with a wonderful and relaxed atmosphere. I had the Soup du jour, which happened to be Potato Leek. It was just what the doctor ordered for a blustery cold winter day here in the city. The waiter was attentive, and the soup was delicious! The menu is extensive. This place is very relaxing, and ideal if you want to catch up with friends. read more

We come for brunch on weekends. Their staff are always very friendly, the food portion is amazing! What i love the most is the sausages - a bit sweet on the outside. Definitely recommend this place!!! read more

Cafe la gaffe is such a gem in Baldwin village. It's decor is very quaint and homey and fits in perfectly with the vibe the whole area has going for it. The colour of paint on the ally's in bright and welcoming. As well as the painting on the walls and colour of table clothes are very interesting and bright. The best part is the summer and winter licious menues which give you a great bang for your buck with a set price for a three course meal. With that said, my fave I always remember from their menue is the tuna steak and steak-yum! I for it medium rare and the flavour was unbelievably good!!!!!!! So scrumptious and juicy it's mouth watering. The potatoes were a awesome side dish with a lovely flavour .They have a nice selection of wine paired win it made it a delightful meal! Perfect for an intimate evening with friends or an SO. read more

I quite like this place. I find the menu though, a little overwhelming in terms of sizes and the portions are a little ginormous for me. But I guess it's in true French Bistro style that a salad equals a mountain of romaine lettuce with a whole lot of heavy stuff on top of it. Light is not the order of the day here, though on my last visit I had some delicious mussels which fit the bill quite well. One of my favorites on baldwin. read more

Came here for Winterlicious. What a disaster this place is! I highly recommend you cancel your Winterlicious reservations. Read on... Just like with Summerlicious, they do bait and switch: they put interesting items on the menu (pesto pasta, salmon, tiger shrimp, etc), but when you actually come there the items are not on the menu. Instead of tiger shrimp you get cheap regular one, and they replaced the fancy salmon dish with a half-ass boiled tilapia. I got: * soup: some generic lentil soup you can get at most shawarma places for $2. It is a good soup, but there is nothing special about it. * tilapia with veggies: plain boiled cheap tasteless fish with boiled carrots, a broccoli, and a piece of beets. Just plain boiled stuff, as if it was cooked by a kid, not by a french chef. There was some sauce drizzled around the rim of the plate as an after-thought, to provide at least a little bit of flavour. * "Bittersweet Belgian Chocolate Cake Baked with Dark Rum" (quote from the menu). Tasted like some stale dry generic cake from Metro. no detectable rum in it whatsoever. To add insult to this, they add mandatory tips for groups of N or bigger. Probably cause it is harder to serve a table of 5 as opposed to 5 tables of 1 patron? We wanted to try this place cause it is not far from the office, and the menu looked decent. Needless to say, we will never come back. It looks like a "take your money and run" type of establishment. Perhaps they are riding their reputation now? read more

Went here with a friend for summerlicious lunch a year or two ago . Cafe La Gaffe is a quaint style cafe for small get togethers with friends. We sat in the patio on my friends suggestion. If i had to go back I would have said no since the sun shines on the phone making it difficult to take pics of the food . For our meal , I got the Duck Salad, and my friend got a soup. The soup was quite good because my friend finished it fast. The Duck salad was a cool refreshment to the hot summer with a good balance of meat, fruits and vegetable . We both got the Risotto ( Arborio Rice with Bay Scallops, Accorean Chorizo, Roasted Red Peppers, Leeks, & Spinach in a Tomato Pesto Broth). This was my introduction to risotto and I enjoyed the blend of rice, meat and vegetables. It was spicy in a pleasurable way with out the burn in the mouth . There was a lot of meat which is a surprise considering it was a lunch meal with lunch portions. For dessert my friend got Creme Brulee and I got a lemon cheesecake . We enjoyed our desserts . Our server was quite good and answered all our questions. I am open to returning and I recommend one tries this place as well read more

I know the owners/managers very well. I have been going to the restaurant ever since I was a 5 year old kid. I didnt admire the work when I was a kid because i loved McDonalds. I now love the food and I dont really know about the service because I go there and i dont order my food. My dad just gives the extras when he comes home but I have had some orders there. I think the staff is nice and I like that. I think the amount of food they give per plate is a lot but I like it. their food is excellent too! The price. It may look pricey and I have to admit it kind of is but, I think it is worth the price because of the amount they give. The pizzas may look or sound bad but it is their way of making it. It is thin crust, a little hard and crispy(just right), and layered with their selective toppings. Your comments here can actually make a difference like they are considering asking before they put ice in their drinks. you can help by commenting here or many other review sites. Please post constructive comments or useful comments. Some comments here are just rude and not constructive, in other words waste! read more

I've brushed it off until now, but the service here is absolutely awful. I used to come multiple times per week - once I came twice in the same day! - for brunches, lunches, dinners and coffees. So I was absolutely appalled when, in a half empty restaurant, the serving staff told me that I can't come here if I only want to order a latte and walked away. Various staff members reiterated the same message, pretending they were the owner - until I found out that the owner was not even in. It was extremely rude and patronizing. I've shared the story in more detail with friends and family, who are also absolutely appalled, and reminded me of their own experiences with the rude serving staff: Last week, when I came here with my sister for my birthday, my sister ordered a maple walnut salad. She didn't like it, saying that it tasted like greens soaked in maple syrup. My sister was still eating her salad (only about halfway) when the server brought out our bill. The server then interrupted us again to ask if we would pay with credit cards. We both noticed that it was rude, but brushed it off. Two weeks ago, I came to brunch with my best friend. We asked if the patio was open. The first server said that we could sit there. So we come in, and the next server introduces himself. We tell him that we'd like to sit on the patio. He says that the patio is closed. We said, 'oh, but she just said it was open.' He then tries to cover up his lie by saying that, 'it's open- I just meant that people are there finishing up, but yeah sure you can sit there.' Confused, we escorted ourselves to the patio to find it completely empty. Not sure why he lied. read more

I haven't been here in years, I first discovered this place back when they were located in the heart of Kensington market with my friend Rick the owner of Boots Bar. Now that goes back a ways. I loved it then and I love it now. Very remarkable that they have been around all these years. They must be doing something right. read more

I love this spot for brunch. Big portions, delicious food, cute and cozy decor. Both times I've been here, it's been quiet which I love. I love sitting out back, it's got a little mid of a Moroccan flair. The last time I was there there wasn't music playing outback - so that was a little awkward in terms of silence but I don't care because the food is so good. read more

We landed here on a Saturday afternoon, drawn in by their fantastic brunch specials menu. There was a variety of exotic and tasty-sounding omelettes, and one of them in particular caught my fancy: mushroom, caramelized leeks and Emmental cheese. Yum! It was absolutely loaded with yummy goodness, and came served with potatoes and a salad featuring fresh fruit as well. Washed down with delicious fresh-squeezed lemonade, it was nearly perfect. But in such a quantity I couldn't even finish it. My partner had a grilled salmon sandwich which looked equally fantastic, and he was pretty satisfied. The atmosphere was also lovely, with a few tables out front. We were offered seats at a patio out back, but upon trekking through the kitchen and down some dark corridor, found ourselves in what resembled a park picnic party set-up, with plastic coverings and tents and not much sun. We opted for indoors, which was plenty cute and cosy. read more

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3.5/5! This place has a pretty ordinary menu, but the food and service is great. I recommend the filet mignon sandwich and the Gorgonzola pizza. Enjoy :) read more

Unfriendly service. Plain and the mediocre food. Nice seats on the outside, tough.

For the price, great quality of food. Service can be slow, but I think that's just European of them. The servers are really nice, so I don't mind the slowness; this ain't no McDonald's. Portions are huge, and they use fresh ingredients. I love how their salad has a very very light dressing, and they didn't douse everything in it. Home fries are chewy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and bits of fried green and red peppers come with it. All their food items are done very well, in my opinion. They do not overseason and nothing was too salty, which I appreciated. They have a cute patio, and nice tables by the window. Each table has fresh flowers. The place is filled with paintings, and their music is enjoyable. Overall, a comfortable place for a hearty, filling brunch. Nothing fancy, but quite homely and cozy, and in a quiet and great location. I have found my favourite brunch place. Their menu is quite extensive (their online menu is outdated). Only thing that is stopping me from giving 5 stars is the fact that they left out a portion something in our dish, even though the exact portion was clearly stated on the menu...For example, they say they'll give you 3 of something on the menu, but only give you two on your plate...I thought I was crazy, but reading another review on here, I see that this is something they do once in a while. I don't think they're doing it on purpose, because they do have a large menu with very similar dishes. read more

small store front and eclectic decor. food is on the pricier side but once you see the portion you won't be disappointed. I got the duck pizza which was huge but a little on the salty side. from what my friends ordered, pasta and stuffed chicken seemed like good options to go for. overall not amazing but definitely a pleasant experience read more

I came here a few times for their brunch when I lived nearby. The portion was big and food quality was great too. I recommend their fresh orange juise:) read more

Went for Winterlicious, for the 1st served discolored lettuce salad which start making me I made wrong choice...as well as meal was lukewarm was disappointed.. Service was OK. read more

I was looking to go to Vegetarian Haven but they didnt open til 5pm so I walked a few doors down and saw Cafe La Gaffe. It was 4pm on a Thursday. I asked to sit outside and eat. It was nice they have 4 tables in front. I had the Med. Pizza. It was real nice. The pizza was great, the crust was Excellent, the toppings very nice. Too much for just one person. In between the pizza slices on the plate is a very nice salad. I had water with lemon. The prices were nice too. $15 plus tax. I put the picture up of the pizza. The street is nice and quiet enough to sit out and eat. It looked like a nice bar inside. The waitress was attentive. read more

Café La Gaffe - Med Pizza, comes with a salad in-between. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came back to Cafe La Gaffe in the wintertime and had their pizza. Delicious, fresh toppings and crisp crust made by a stone oven.

This place is cute as hell. I took my parents here while they were visiting the country and they loved it. Insanely affordable for a big luxurious meal. Seafood was great and the wine was good too. The place is decorated with spooky/creepy awesome art. Next time I'll sit outside under the canopy of the trees. Has a very European/Montreal feel. read more

Absolutely great place! Very nice and helpful staff, clean bathroom, small garden and patio in a back. Prices are not exaggerated, food is very delicious and plates are really big. Worth a visit while a walk! read more

Lovely brunch! More than expectation! The only drawback is the ugly font on menu!

Have been here numerous times for brunch and have enjoyed it every time. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Cute place on a cute little block. If you're into it, eggs benedict is the go to dish here. Omelettes are good here as well. Had sausage and eggs today which was nice but there are better things on the menu. Really enjoy that breakfast dishes come with salad along with potatoes. Will be back here yet again I'm sure read more

I went here for Winterlicious for lunch. It's a cute little restaurant with a casual and relaxing vibe. The food is also quite good and I was pleasantly surprised :) It is quite small though, I was literally right next to the lady beside me and it does get quite clumsy to try to get in or our of your seat, especially during the winter time with your big coat and everything. Still recommended though! read more

Tried this place using a Buytopia coupon. I would strongly suggest you PRINT your coupon as they do not accept anything else ..aka cellphone. Service was poor but the food was good. I didn't have high expectations due to the service but was pleasantly surprised. 3 stars max. A maybe recommendation. Just be prepared for the poor service if using Buytopia coupon/voucher. read more