I had their bison burger with no bun and all the extras and wow it was phenomenal. I also had an amaretto sour which was so delicious I had to have a second and it took discipline to not have a third. Our host was so friendly ! Must go to! Don't get me started I. The fries mmmmmmmm happy mouth and tummy read more

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Very accommodating and moved us to a different table when there was a problem with the light at our table. Had an interesting menu with options you don't normally see at restaurants. Good poutine, extensive drinks, I highly recommend! read more

Last night started and ended here, which if I remember is a good thing! It was busy so sat in a corner running Toronto beer fights. They've about 40+ local beers plus about 6 of their own. The band was really enjoyable as well. After a time I ordered some chicken to fill in the non-beer filled part of my stomach. Everything was good. Service was good. Overall an enjoyable night...if I remember correctly! ;) read more

This place is awesome! Food was great, fantastic beer selection. The live music was great. I told my wife when we got there that we were going to be there all night, jokingly, but we did indeed stay till late. We sat arround the fire drinking and making new friends. If I go back to Toronto I will definitely go back here! The crem brule is to die for. You can get a free desert coupon at the mall that is close by on one of those tourist racks. read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place needs to have better service, one waiter for half of the restaurant? Ya that ain't good at all. Took us maybe 10 minutes to get our bills? This is a place you come for drinks with buddies not a place to have great food, although the bison burger was good. I think their food menu is very limited, especially entrees, they have a lot more beer selections than food items though . Atmosphere seems cozy and comfortable, it's even got two billiard tables for guests. This restaurant is in the basement so don't expect any type of street view, the ceiling seems kind of low but it doesn't feel cramp at all. I got the #9 dark IPA, tasted very good and it was also very strong. They have literally millions of beers for you to choose from. In summary, come to this place for when beer/drink is your main priority and food as supplement read more

C'est What - Bison burger was great! - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ate here while in town for work. For starters, I don't think the microbrew scene has hit in Canada like it has in the US, or at least it does not seem that way. I was hunting for a microbrew carrying pub for dinner, and I had to hunt to find this location. In the end, it was worth it, as the food was quite good, the beer selection was interesting and the service was excellent. I sat at one of the bars as I was dining alone, and the servers were just the right mix of leave you alone and attentive. I would return if in the area. read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

C'est What has some of the best and most consistent microbrews in the city. I have been several times over my years in Toronto and haven't been disappointed. The food is usually a cut above standard pub food and the beers keeps people coming back. The Dark Stout and the Carraway Rye Ale are both really delicious. Definitely worth trying out! read more

Didn't expect anything from this bar, just thought it would be typical bar fare. But I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. Got the beef ribs- it was very good, good texture and taste, great tasty mashed potatoes and awesome salad it comes with- worth the price if $19. My friend got the goat roti- that was also very awesome! Really tasty- around $16. And my other friend got the Dijon chicken- that was also great- good batter and seasoning. The craft beers are also very good! My friend tried a peppercorn beer- twas different but cool. Had Detour beer- nice and light. Would def come back- this place def gives the right value for the price!!! read more

C'est What - Left to right: dijon chicken, beef ribs, goat roti. Alllll delicious!!!! - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I really, really like C'est What? for their remarkable beer selection. I love that I can order beer in three quantities. Sometimes I am driving and sampling a few of the 175mL is a really nice way of getting some variety without getting drunk. And oh.. the variety! There are always casks and taps a-plenty. I guess there are bottles, but I never order them so I can't say for sure. I have always found the service to be pleasant for the most part, at least at tables. I have had a harder time at the bar, but I am usually at the bar when it's especially crazy. The food here is good, but not amazing. I am especially fond of the sweet potato chips and the bison burger. Environment is quite cozy and I adore it. Really, go to C'est What? for the beer above all else, but even if you happen to not be into beer, you'll still have a decent experience. read more

I love their drinks selection. Especially the beers and ciders. The waitstaff were extremely attentive, organized, and nice. I went with a large group of 20 or so people and they did their best to accommodate. The place also has pool tables for $15 an hour. Super chill and unpretentious vibe but much older demographic (30+ year olds). read more

Yum! My friend took my to dinner here the other night and we had a lovely time. Our food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. I had the savory goat stew and a refreshing sour beer. The ambiance is cozy as its downstairs under ground and dinky lit. Now that I've had a taste I'm anxious to return and try something else. Delish! read more

Beer - 4 stars Service - 1 star Stopped by today in a group of 10. We took over the corner of the bar and rented the two pool tables (you pay by the hour). We were there midweek. First the good: - great craft beer selection. At least 25 different options covering the full spectrum of beer styles. I enjoyed the Apricot wheat beer, Dead Elephant ale and Steve's Dreaded Chocolate. - Relaxed / casual atmosphere. They have an area with couches around a fireplace as well. - I didn't eat but the food menu looked interesting. - a couple pool tables to rent by the hour (about $12 - very reasonable fro downtown prices). The not so good: - Service was terrible. They were frustrated that we were a big group and they couldn't remember who ordered what. - The server never came back after the first beer to top us up. We had to go to the bar every time. The odd thing was the place was empty, so it wasn't busy. The staff would pick up our empty glasses and not ask if we wanted a refill. read more

This is a low key hangout with pool tables, a fire place and fish tank. C'est what? has shows from time to time and they can become very busy, but for the most part they are slower than most places in the area. They serve food until late so this is makes this place a even better place to end your night at. read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came by here before a show based on the reviews. I wanted to try a burger and sample some of their beers. First off, the food was ok. I thought the burger was a little dry and definitely not the kind of taste I liked (smoky). The poutine was off ... maybe I should have listened to everyone and had the yam frites. But really, I am quite the poutine expert and this was shit. My friend had the curry and he barely ate 1/4 of it. It didn't taste like curry. However, the beer selection was superb and long. I liked the variety and picked the Apricot. Due to trying it here, I promptly went to the beer store and picked up a 6 pack. My friend on the other hand did not like choice - so he picked the first beer on the list. He liked it enough but it did not make an impression. Ambiance was cool - love the fireplace! Service was ok - the waiter did not seem to be able to provide any meaningful suggestions. read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Super fun spot, and a Toronto staple. Friendly staff and vibe and solid (good) food. Pool tables and a fireplace to boot

A great pub to go to with your friends to enjoy some beer and possibly play some scrabble! The pub is lit and isn't dark and overly loud compare to other ones I've been to. The selection of beer is intriguing and my friends tried a few of them (they do not recommend the coal one cause they said it tasted like drinking actual coal). The two beers they loved were the Coffee Porter and the Waupoos Cider. I had a Hazelnut Brownie which was very moist and paired well with the vanilla ice cream and the hazelnuts. Really delicious! Definitely a great place to spend some quality time with your friends! read more

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I've been to C'est What twice now and it's becoming one of my favourite pubs. They have a wide selection of beers and food for every palette. You can order beer in three sizes; small, medium, and large. The small size (190mL) is a huge benefit if you want to sample more than two beers. Beers I've tried, Al's Cask - I was shocked at how smooth it was. My s/o said it was almost too smooth. St Ambroise Apricot Wheat - The apricot flavour is very subtle. It went well with something salty on the side. Coffe Porter - Marries breakfast and nightlife together into one glass. Be careful, the coffee flavour is quite strong and may not agree with everyone. Beau's Lugtread - A classic. Smooth, sweet, and havenly. And...a peach infused beer with a name I can't remember. It was by far my favourite because of it's strong peach flavour. I tend to prefer sweet over salty and would probably have this beer for dessert when I visit next. Food I've tried, Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo - Crisp, salty, thinly sliced sweet potato with a dip that is to die for. AMAZING! Butter Chicken (sans nan bread) - The sauce is creamy and the chicken is moist. The rice was fluffy and had fresh peas on top. This dish came with a mango chutney. The mango cut through the creamy sauce quite well. Jambalaya - Hot and spicy rice, meat and vege. Sweet onion running through the dish helps tie all the flavours together. It's like a party in your mouth and no one is stopping it. This joint has two pool tables, a few old board games and live entertainment. C'est What is also kid friendly. A family of 4 was seated next to our table and they seemed to be having a great time as well. The servers are very professional and personable. Well done C'est What! read more

C'est What - Butter Chicken, and Jambalaya. Beers from left to right; Coffee Porter, Al's Cask, a peach beer whose name slips my mind. :) - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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c'est whatttttt? came here on a day off to have lunch with my friend was very left pretty impressed, not mind blowing, but better then normal for sure. had the calamari to start which was fantastic, lamb burger and butter chicken. the friend that I went with had my sides for the lamb burger which was fine by me. I was really excited to have the butter chicken, until it hit the table...sliced almonds? ugh, I wish I would have read the menu/ew/my bad, im not a fan of nuts and almonds have no place with butter chicken. the lambburger was amazing, would have preferred it outside of the naan bread, but still delicious none the less. the service is great, quick and efficient. a different kind of problem I have with this place is with it being in the basement of a building and lack of light/natural light, not a fan. parking options are on the street and various parking lots in the neighborhood. transit options are the 75 and 121 bus, and the 504/514 streetcars with a bit of a walk. definitely worth checking out if you are in the area the website needs a bit of an update...just my two cents on that as well. read more

I really like this place. It's quiet, intimate and you can actually have a good conversation over a pint. The food is above average pub fare and they make one hell of a Gin and Tonic. Price could be lower but the price is worth it for the intimate setting. read more

Interesting place. I really like the atmosphere. It's kind of cramped, but it's brightly lit, not too loud, and really cozy. It's the type of place you want to visit with a few of your friends to catch up. Definitely the best thing about this place is their selection of drinks. They have some classic choices (Steamwhistle beer) to some downright weird stuff (I had this coffee-flavoured beer that was... unique, to say the least). If you're an adventurous drinker, this is a great place for you. However, the food was mediocre at best. I had one of their more popular choices: the Lamburger. I understand that lamb, in its core, is a dry type of meat, but the burger was pretty tasteless. It wasn't even a burger - it was served on a pita. Why? Why call it a "Lamburger"? But I digress. The dishes my friends had were pretty decent, but nothing to write home about particularly. In short, I definitely like this place. Go for the drinks; skip the food. read more

A good basement bar to relax and catch up with friends after a rough day at work. There is a great selection of beers with descriptions to help figure out what to order for the night, or just ask the helpful waiter with your beer preferences. I had a butter chicken poutine and a Joan's dark secret beer. The beer was good but the poutine was cold so the cheese didn't melt and detracted from the meal. Minus points there. There are several pool tables to kill some time with or you can hangout by the fire on the couches and have a beer. A good place to hide out for a couple hours. read more

Love this place. Such a great venue for live music (killer sound man) and the room sounds awesome. Food is good, beer selection always rotating and plenty of in-house brands. I've been here both as a performer and as a guest and each time I have been acknowledged quickly and experienced terrific service. Don't let this Front Street gem pass you by... Make a point of visiting. You won't be disappointed! read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

C'est What is a great little spot located in the cellar of a historic old builing in the St. Lawrence Market area of Toronto. I've been there a couple of times, once after a concert and once to see my friend play a concert, and both experiences were most enjoyable. The classic, romantic and dark feeling of the bar really adds some personality to C'est What. Then you've got the 35 beers on tap, pool tables, and a TV room and this place becomes your home away from home. It also attracts a rather random crowd - busy bay street business types and hip toronto scensters are gather in revelry to enjoy some fresh beer, tasty food and hopefully so great live music. From a musical perspective, this is a great place to perform. There's a seperate room located across from the main area with good acoustics, a nice stage and a sound guy to help you out on your musical journey! Plus there's tons of seating and a bar just for little old you. This is a great, old area to visit and C'est What embodies that rich, historic ambiance to a tee! read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

You know, it's nice seeing a place grow up. In the early days that I knew it, it had well-worn couches, backgammon and chess tables, and a clutch of board games you could bring to the table to play while you enjoyed a pint. Surrounded by the basement rock and brick, it felt like you were drinking in a cellar and it had a nice bohemian echo to it. My friend and I would go in after rough days work and enjoy a microbrew, but it seemed that there were a lot of rough days at that time. Once I recall sitting at a table, turning to our usual server Pam and saying "I've not had [insert tasty beer here] before, I'll try that. Pam replied, "Yeah, you did. You've had that one." "No I didn't", came my response. "Yes", she rebutted, "you sat over there and were going on about your clients." "Oh. Well, I leave it to you then." The place has now expanded from its very casual beginnings. Where there used to be way-too-worn-out couches, there's a new dining area, an entire new wing and extra bar to house more tables and thankfully more patrons. The menu remains eclectic with a great Pad Thai and lamburger found on the menu. Try the antojitos when you go. The recipe hasn't changed and they're still bloody tasty. The beer is chiefly if not solely microbrews with a few of the C'est What? brew pub faves also available on tap. It was tasty before and it remains tasty today. The only thing that's' different is it's a little bit more adult. read more

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Food tastes amazing-home made. Had the rib dinner followed by their apple pie. Yummy!!! Atmosphere awesome, parking just around the corner. You gotta go!!! 2 pool tables in great shape - free to use. read more

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C'est What is very conveniently located. Me and my friend went there during a three day stay in Toronto following the recommendation of a local. While we truly enjoyed the live music that was on that night, we were truly disappointed with the service. The guy at the bar was very condescending and not helpful at all when we ordered our beers. My friend was even denied a sample of a beer, even though the man sitting next to us got offered one, which we thought was odd. We were gonna order more food but didn't feel comfortable so we ended up just having the beers we initially ordered. It's a shame that a nice venue like this with a pretty good beer selection offers such poor service. read more

I felt like it was really pricey, chicken strips and a cider, for 30bucks!? No thanks - and no ranch :/ what's happening? And their jalapeno aioli tasted like you were eating a lime, with no other flavor... The fries were really greasy, but flavorful. And the chicken strips were good and meaty read more

C'est What - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

C'est What has a great tap list. You can't deny that. The service is where the issue was. We went during the week on an afternoon and it wasn't packed but there were other people there. We sat at the bar and it took quite some time to get help. The staff seemed nice enough and it's not like they're behind the bar hanging out, but, for some reason, it seemed like a lot to make drinks, take orders, and check in on folks. Oh, yes, there's a full bar so if you're not in the mood for a beer you can get a cocktail. There's not much ambiance and there aren't any tvs or music playing so it's kinda stale. But, a great place to have a beer or 2. read more

One of my favourite places in the city. Amazing beer selection, and a really helpful staff. They have casks, kegs, bottles, cans, as well as their own beers. The beers rotate on a pretty regular basis which is great. They have some beers that seem to be permanent on the menu like their house beers, along with a handful of other local brews, but you can always go in there and get something you've not tried before. You can get any beer in a full, half, or quarter pint which allows you to try as many beers as you'd like and live to tell the tale. They also really focus on getting up and coming breweries that you might not being to find at other pubs which is really fantastic in my opinion. Love going in here to try a bunch of new beers, chat with the staff, and get a hearty meal out of the deal. Food is also great. I've had the chickpea burger, and shepherd's pie and both were fantastic! I recommend this place to anybody who enjoys food, beer, or both. They also have billiards tables in the back which is great if you like to shoot pool. I've gone here when I've have a couple hours to kill and wanted to try a few new beers and it is such a welcoming environment. read more

C'est What - Shepherd's Pie - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This felt like a student pub. It's very much a beer and nachos type of pub. I'm not sure if there's anything noteworthy worth reporting. I wouldn't recommend you go out of your way to check this place out, but its not bad for a couple casual drinks. read more

C'est What - Butter Chicken Poutine - Breweries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

C'est What is an OK place for some nice craft beers and perhaps light snacks. Although I do enjoy their large craft beer selection that changes often, I do find their prices a bit on the high side if you decide to do beer flights instead of by the pint...it adds up very quickly! On the other hand, you are in St Lawrence market area which is very touristy, and so the prices here reflect that. read more

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Came here with friends on a Friday evening. It was pretty busy, good energy and the ambience is nice, but I was disappointed to see that there were no vegan options on the menu. I had a drink instead, but I'm surprised that a restaurant in such a central location wouldn't have a single plant-based option . Please consider adding one or two vegan options C'est What - I promise you, there are lots of us vegans in Toronto and we'd love to eat here! read more

I LOVE coming here for the beer selection, what a list! Unfortunately, though, there are no vegan options on the menu, so I can't eat anything here. Would love to see some! read more

Great location downtown, food exemplary, great beer selection. O my downside was staff person serving us - we seemed to be a bit of a thorn in his side. Beef short ribs a huge portion, shepherds pie delicious. read more

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I've been here twice now, both times on a Sunday afternoon/evening. The genuine and friendly service, fireplaces and comfort food make this a really cozy spot in the winter. For an app I recommend the Herbed Frites with jalapeno mayo. I also really liked the Falafel, which came with tzatziki, red pepper hummus, flat bread and lentil salad. It was a great and filling meatless option and you could tell it wasn't an after-thought they just threw on the menu for vegetarians. The menu runs a little pricier than you might expect, with most menu items around $15. Will definitely be coming here again. read more

I would give this a place two point five stars if I could because I actually like the environment and beer selection quite a bit, but the service has always been SO terribly awful, I just can't bare to up the junction to three stars. Every time I've been (which is kind of a lot), the servers don't go near you unless you're basically screaming your body off. Most of them have no sense of humour, so my flirting and ridiculousness gives me no upper hand. They show no personality and act like they hate their jobs. Maybe they do? Maybe that's part of the job? Maybe you have to be surly to work there? Worst experience ever this weekend, though. Went to the bar with some friends to order more drinks. Friend asked for a cocktail suggestion -- something delicious, but that still tastes like alcohol -- and the bartender refused to give any input or reccos. I was like, "Really? You won't give any suggestions?" and he said, "I don't read minds." Another friend asked for a B&B and instead of saying, "Sorry, we don't have that," he just said, "No." Then he slammed my friend's beer down in front of him and half of it spilled all over the bar in front of him. Later, he came around to pick up some of our glasses and I helped push them over to his side of the table -- you know, just to be nice and give him a hand. He looked at me and said in the meanest, most sarcastic voice I've ever heard, "Thanks for doing my entire job for me. I really appreciate that." Man! I am riled up about this still! I can be head-over-heels for a place, but the moment someone is a jackass, I can't deal. But whatever, beers are delicious. Haven't had the food, but have been around lots of groups eating there and it doesn't look too impressive. Hah. read more

C'est what is the safest choice in the esplanade area. The venue is large enough to accommodate patrons without the need for a lineup which is a big advantage over the likes of biermarkt and Pravda across the street. Additionally, cest what boasts one of the most impressive beer lists in the city and pairs some pretty decent food with it too. The sweet potato chips that are often mentioned on yelp really are some of the best in the city. The pool tables are available on a running hour basis. The bar also has the advantage of offering different niches, from a cozy couch area to one with pool tables and another facing a stage. C'est what also serves as a rotating exhibit for local artists (including yelp's own Neil T) and this is definitely something to appreciate in a local bar. Overall consistent service, a cozy atmosphere matched with a fantastic beer list make C'est What? one of the best spots you can rely on downtown. read more

Ok, this is the THIRD time I've reviewed this place. WHY? Because I am officially calling this best pub to grab a beer in Toronto. For the last two years I've been destroying my liver to find the best multi-purpose bar and I have definitely found it. what does multi-purpose mean? It means that I can: -Have brunch, lunch and dinner here -Come with a big group of friends and have it please everyone -Come with a small group of friends and have a great time -Come BY MYSELF and have a great time -Come here to have an affordable meal and study (that's right, I said STUDY) in a pub -And come here to catch kickass live music. My regular menu order consists of the chocoloate ale with the lamb burger. Be careful with reccommendations- they generally discourage me from ordering the beers that I actually like. what? A gal can't like a dark/heavy beer? So I do encourage you to try different beers before you commit to a pint. They oblige. I love this place. even though I DID get carded the other night = ) read more

This is definitely one of the most pretentious places I've ever been to in my life. Because our party of five wanted separate bills we were very rudely told they could not do this in the dining room and they sat us in a dingy corner in the bar area. The hostess gave us menus, which implies table service. Didn't say otherwise anyway. We waited for 15 minutes and finally went up to the bar and they said again, rudely, you have to order from the bar. They wanted our credit card to run a tab as well. We decided at this point to leave. If the procedure had have been explained to us when we sat down that would have been one thing, but it was the utter rudeness and condescension we were met with every time we asked a question that sank this experience. Disappointing because they have a great beer selection and the menu looked really good. Also, the place was completely empty... You would think separate bills or not, they would have treated us with more respect. We went next door to Jack Astors where we were treated like the paying customers we were, with care and respect. read more

Only Canada can have a French-English pun for a restaurant name....faux real. Anyway, this place has an excellent selection of microbrews: Beer = 5 stars Food = 3 stars Service = 3 stars The BEER selection is really quite good including some house-made options. I'm not really sure where these microbrewery batches are produced by they do some rather interesting ones. I really do like the large and extensive list of beers on tap. Pretty much something for every taste. The FOOD selection and offerings were just a bit disappointing. I had a shepherd's pie which really failed in the presentation department. It sounded so good in the menu description: lamb and veggies cooked with coffee porter and topped with smoked cheddar. It looked like someone had laid oily slices of melted process cheese all over the top of the dish. The underwhelming cheese just dominated the flavors, and it could have been mystery meet instead of lamb. My friend wasn't all that impressed with his offering either. Portions are pretty generous, although I would happily traded some extra food for a little more quality. The SERVICE was just weird. Despite being a very calm night, the server/bartender/(maybe he was cooking in back too) was very harried. What was super frustrating though for 2 Americans new to the Toronto beer scene was that he basically just refused to make recommendations or engage in telling us about the beers. That's tough when they're all new to you. Thankfully, the beer was good. I'll give the dinner a try again and update my review....otherwise I'll be sticking to drinks here. An UPDATE: I find the hostess staff here obnoxious! On subsequent visits, they've been so incredibly difficult. Especially when seating a group. They made tons of undeserved snarky comments and just acting like we were ruining their day by arriving with a group of 10, for which we had called ahead even. I'm sorry that we're trying to give you our business. So, don't come here with a group. FYI: it's a basement restaurant, so little weird for the atmosphere. read more