First impression fail. Employees were not interested in greeting or making eye contact. More interested in leaning on the counter and doing bupkiss. Unless they show more enthusiasm I will enthusiastically spend my money at better places in the same neighborhood. And prices for their beer is outrageous for a new Business. If you want to be more expensive than everyone else your ego must be bigger than your building. read more

Really enjoyed our first meal at this long anticipated neighbourhood brewery and can't wait to go again. Our server was attentive and knowledgable, with a friendly demeanour. It was busy - I loved that different groups of people shared seating (like in Italy). Made for a very social time but we were also able to chat within our own twosome as well. The lovechild beer Godspeed made with Leftfield is delicious. I don't go for dark beers but this was incredible - otherwise the IPA was top pick. Favourite menu item was the mushroom salad, layers on layers of amazing flavour. The edamame was perfectly al dente with the right amount of sea salt. A few days later we picked up the new saison and I'll be picking some more up soon! read more

Came here for the beer, which was pretty nice but also somewhat expensive. The prices are comparable to competitive pints, but the servings here are 13 oz. The food was surprisingly good. My brother and I were seated in front of the chefs and they were very friendly. Ambience of the brewery is really nice. Simple, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. read more

Interesting place. We came around 6 and it was empty but by 8 it was full. Big tables that you share with others. Beer was okay. Definitely enjoyed food. read more

Yes, it's another craft brewery, and yes it's in the east end..... For a change the menu actually tastes better then it reads, if you read the menu and nothing initially appeals I would highly recommend asking the staff for advice or take a chance or two. The portions are sized more as large appetizers rather then a meal, which makes the good for sharing albeit a little pricey, but not for the quality, a good experience of getting what you pay for. In addition to the picnic tables which contribute to the casual vibe there are also seats at the bar taps and the kitchen. While the focus is on their beer they do also have wine from Norman Hardie in Prime Edward County as well as cider and kombucha. If the 'hood this located in makes you a little leery from past experiences, put those aside, this area is rapidly developing, nothing like reasonable rents to attract restaurants and galleries... read more

A nice, cool modern space which houses not only taps of some of the (IMO) world's finest beers, but also the brewery that produces them in back, an excellent bottle store and a true Japanese style exposed kitchen making authentic appetizer-portion noshables. This place has a perhaps very 'Danish' feel to me, really clean hard modern finishings and the heaviest metal bar chairs of all time. I actually prefer to drink Bim's beers in my own kitchen from a pint glass. But there's nothing to fault about the location, the food, and the nice clean open space which includes summer patio seating out front. Staff is often largely Japanese which I culturally appreciate - also many of the beers are Japanese-accented variants of classic European styles. They have a couple of Ontario wine selections on tap that are total class, like Pearl Morissette. read more

I like the atmosphere, staff, and beer. I only ordered the karrage for food (which I liked and will get again) so I'm not sure about the whole menu. But sitting at the bar gave me full view of what other people ordered and it looked good. read more

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Had a great time here! Good beer and fantastic food. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff was very attentive. My group had about 20 people and we celebrated my birthday. Everyone had a good experience. read more

This place was fantastic. All of the beer and food was excellent. When you walk in the space is very welcoming and open with lots of great communal seating and bar seating if you prefer more privacy. The kitchen is open and visible from everywhere which was nice to see. I tried 3 beers; the Dortmunder lager which was an all around solid beer. It was refreshing and crisp, the type that you could drink all night without getting overwhelmed by the taste. Next was the smoked saison. It was remarkable. Tasted just like you'd expect a saison to taste but with subtle smoke undertones that added a layer of richness and made you want more. The last one I tried was the stout. It was surprisingly refreshing with a great caramel sweetness and a rich dark chocolate finish. For food I tried the braised root vegetables, chicken karaage, and beef tataki. The root vegetables were perfectly cooked and had a small amount of a really delicious sauce that elevated the dish beyond what I expected it to be. The chicken karagee was perfectly fried and the batter had just the right amount of crunch. I feel it could have used a sauce to dip in but even without that I could still eat a bucket of the stuff. I saved the best for last. The beef tataki was unreal. Perfectly cooked with incredible depth of flavour. It was topped with crispy fried onions and fresh scallion which worked wonderfully together and added some richness as well as freshness to the dish. The best part was the charcoal flavour. Underneath all that was the most phenomenal hint of charcoal and smoke. If you get one thing get this. All in all I'm super happy this place has made it into the neighbourhood. Their beer is quite different from the standard over the top hops at most breweries and it's done really well. Only thing that was a bit of a downer was the price for can. $6 for a can of beer is too steep. Hopefully costs will drop soon. read more

Great place tochang out with friends, a variety of beer! Small butngreat selections of food! Definitely a place to check out if you have not! read more

We held BeerLeague at Godspeed brewery on Nov 19, 2018. Alister at the 'store' gave us a talk and tour while we tried the various beers. By chance, Luc walked in. He came and talked us for 45 mins, sharing some stories of his 27 yrs experience in the Craft Beer industry. This guy is fascinating. This was a great night on our quest to try all the brewpubs in Toronto. read more

I haven't sat down yet inside, so far I just get beer to go, but one day... what I like about their beer is the choices that cover what I like most including a very tasty stout. I also love the size of the cans. I can never get through a typical sized can of beer. I have to find a friend to share with if I open the larger cans so I rarely buy them. My go to beer at the LCBO is the smaller steam whistle cans and my go to brewery is Godspeed. I hope they flourish! read more

Amazing food. I loved the way the created a safe way to enjoy diner while social distancing. Highly recommend this place.

Not impressed. I had a nice Smokey Porter, then a really mediocre amber ale that was described as 'rich and dark, biscuity with good malt flavours '. It tasted like a Rickard's red that had caramel food colouring added. Food was little, expensive sharing plates. None were very good. Described as Japanese comfort food - no gyozas or yakatori, read more

The beer-drinkers in my group were big fans of the offerings, with the Biere de Soif and the India Pale Lager particularly popular. The non-beer-drinker (me) love the sodas - the Creamsicle and Cream Soda were both lovely and refreshing, and not excessively sweet. The menu is small and designed for sharing. The chicken karrage is amazing - expect to order a second batch. Boneless white meat is somehow meltingly tender and unbelievably juicy, with zero gristle or unwanted bits. The duck breast and the mushroom salads are both delicious, and the edamame are nicely snappy and gently salted. The negatives are perhaps a bit nitpicky. At night, it's too dark for a lot of people to read the menu. Numerous people around us (and among us) were using their iphones and smartwatches to illuminate the menu enough to read. If the owners aren't interested in boosting the lights, then at least adding a candle or two to the tables would give a little light to read by. And while the servers were friendly, polite, and knowledgeable, they had a tendency to take part of the group's orders and then leave before taking the rest. But all in all, for the food and beverages, we will definitely be going back. read more

Great place, large tables for group or sit with the chefs and watch the magic. The beer is pure and clean tasting. Same with the food. You will not find over salted saucy Japanese mall foodcourt dishes here. The food done in traditional Japanese bar food style, subtle flavours, allowing you to taste the quality of the beer. Lastly, try the wine on tap! Give it a try with an open mind. read more

Nice place and atmosphere - food sounds and looks good but everything is bland and lacking flavour

Cool spot. Cozy with great ambiance and service. Really tasty beer and food. Had the fried chicken which was fantastic and the seared beef tataki. A little on the pricy side for the neighborhood but I think that's to be expected considering all the money they've clearly put in to transforming a former Dollarama. Definitely a sign of things to come for the area. I'm happy with anything that doesn't resemble a seedy hole packed to the brim with tweekers. Wish they had refillable growlers to help with the cost of individual cans. read more

Everything was perfect: food, beer, servers, all of it! The only thing they need to fix is the evening lighting...way too dark. Turn those nice lights up! read more

Awesome new brewery with fantastic variety of beers (try the saison!) and a perfect selection of sharing and sampling plates... the picnic table style seating just adds to the friendly vibe... love it! read more

Winter happiness in Toronto: irori peat smoked lager, chicken karaage, mushroom salad, old friend, kind servers. Bag of beer from retail store to help with rest of week. Thank you Godspeed. read more

I really wanted to love this place as it is a short walk from our home but they have missed the mark on pricing for us to come regularly. It's also in a family neighborhood, is always filled with children, but doesn't have any highchairs or change tables. The price of wine (and yes I realize it's a brewpub and they are discouraging wine drinking) is $13 for what looks like a 4 ounce pour out of a casket, it's not particularly good wine - it would be more suited to be a dollar an ounce style like Gusto in this area. We can walk across the street and pay half the price so I'm not sure if we will make this a regular hangout. The room itself is cool, staff is nice, it's just too pricey for us wine drinkers to go with our husbands. read more

The beers at Godspeed are outstanding. The service and the atmosphere are great as well. I didn't have any food so can't comment on that. Definitely recommend this place. Cheers read more

Love this place. Great (and inexpensive) craft beers, and a very cool izakaya-style menu.

I really don't know how this place will be in business in a couple of months. The food is good but REALLY expensive, especially for the small portions. And the beer is okay, but again, expensive for the serving. I feel bad for the servers who have to face the baffled eaters. I have been glad to pay big money for great meals, but this wasn't it read more

Cool spot on the east end. The beers were good but not as unique as the names would have suggested. We tried the Yuzu, Ochame and another I don't remember. For food, we had the foie, karaage, mushroom salad and pickles. While tasty, the portions were pretty small considering the price. Also wasn't impressed that they charged us for extra bread, although I suppose I should have guessed, considering how they offered extra bread as soon as they dropped off the foie. If you know the dish needs more bread, perhaps just include the four extra slices? Worth the visit, but probably won't return. read more

Tried 5 of the dishes - lacking in flavour. There seem to be no seasoning at all on the Karaage. Service poor. One time visit.

4 adults and 2 kids for dinner. Beer was excellent, food was good and atmosphere was superb. Service was probably the best we have had all year. But the best part was that our kids were not behaving the best and the servers handled everything perfectly. I would highly recommend this place. Very hip and cool! read more

Totally love this place, food and concept. Went with a couple of girlfriends and it was full. The only seats were at the kitchen bar...got to say BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!!! The chefs were so awesome telling us what they were making and recommending options for us to share. The mushroom salad and kobi beef are the bomb! The fried chicken left you wanting more. The beer is really good too. Highly recommend for a casual date, girlfriend or dude night out. Not sure yet if it is kid friendly as it caters to the young/mid hip crowd. You must go for sure. Oh and the decor is not too shabby....will try it again tonight. read more