Kramer's is located near the north east corner of Davisville and Yonge pretty much on the opposite corner of Davisville station and the TTC headquarters. I went with a bunch a friends to Kramer's on a Wednesday for a trivia night that was going to start around 7pm. I arrived around 630 and was able to put my order in for a pitcher and fish and chips for dinner. The place is not that big but the right size to have about 9 teams of 6 or so participate in a little competition. Our group had two tables at the back and we were packed pretty tight but it was comfortable enough. The food arrived and was good. It wasn't the best fish and chips I've ever had but it was filling enough and it was a somewhat generous serving. I'm a big guy and although I finished the entire thing I wasn't really left wanting. The fish was cut thick and the batter wasn't necessarily hard or crispy but it was tasty and filling. As far as the trivia went the questions were well spread out as far as history, science, sports, etc. The music section is always a challenge since if you don't have somebody that knows a lot of music trivia you can sadly fall behind in the points race. Sadly for us that was the case this time around. I liked the service here and while it's understandable that when the game's going on people are concentrating, the servers seem to respect that and still manage to keep glasses filled bus the tables accordingly so we had room to play the game (share reading the sheets etc.). I liked the fact that even though we were two tables of 5 or 6 each that we were all able to get separate bills. Nothing gets more confusing than when some places won't do that. read more

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After walking by it dozens of times I finally gave Kramer's a shot and I'm glad I did. Decently priced pints given the neighbourhood and great service, my drink was always full. Their nachos were good enough, but after trying them I'm not running to try their other food. This is a bar where lots of locals hang out, it's got a Canadian pub vibe as opposed an Irish/English one. With its convenient location I'd definitely be back for their patio during the warmer months. read more

Yonge/Davisville area (parking lot beside the bar or street parking), I came here for trivia night. I believe they do it on Wednesday's but check the website for specifics. It was packed! I guess people love their trivia! Not particularly hungry I shared some apps with my friend - calamari (not bad for a pub actually). Luckily they can do separate bills - for big groups like there were at trivia night that is amazing! The trivia isn't particularly themed (ie - not a Friend's or Seinfeld edition), but moreover history, sports, entertainment, music, etc type of questions. They do skew on older knowledge so if you are younger you might have problems answering the questions. For the record my team did not come in last - we came in 2nd last! There should be a prize for that ;) read more

Came here for trivia night. Made reservations which is highly recommended. They do separate bills for groups. There was no craft beer available, but they did have Stella for $6. No complaints about that. We ordered food and it arrived in a decent amount of time, even though the place was packed. They kept our glasses full! Trivia was ok. More for a much older crowd. We barely got half of them right! I had a Kramer Burger. It was OK. Not a lot of flavour, pretty blah. Fries were cold. Probably will not be back. read more

I have been here dozen or so times for a beer and grab some food half a dozen times. Lime and Pepper Wings, are a class above the rest of the neighbourhood wing joints. Baby Pork Back Rib special is greatness and the portions are massive, sides perfect. Note Wings and Ribs are easily my go to foods every time im out and a few beers down. But last night I decided to try the Lime Marinated Pulled Pork Nachoes. I was in heaven, practically licking the tray clean. Kramers is definitely now my favourite pub and grub stop in the Davisville and Eglinton areas. read more

Kramer's Bar & Grill - Best food with some quality brew Cheap. - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came to Kramer's with a large group of people and we had a really good time. On Saturday they have karaoke and it's a really fun time. I sang a song and everyone cheered for me after and were giving me high fives. The environment is fun and supportive. The crowd is older, which is really nice if you're in your late twenties, thirties or forties. The waitress was also really great. She was tending to all of her customers extremely well. This place looks small from the outside but is much bigger once in. It's not huge but it's a good size. I would definitely go back for another karaoke night. :) read more

I have no idea why this place got so many bad reviews! The food is above par for pub fare. Simple, juicy burgers, crispy fries, loaded nachos, crisp salads. We're not talking upscale bistro- fru-fru cuisine, because let's face it a pub is for the everyman, not the one with a top hat and double windsor. So for a good burger, a well priced pint, friendly staff, clean floors and fresh food, I'm not sure what else this pub could offer. Live music perhaps? Then visit on a Thursday or Saturday! If someone can point me in the direction of a pub that offers similarly good food, with good prices, friendly staff and approachable atmosphere I'll take the challenge. Until then, Kramer's has a place in my heart! read more

Kramer's Bar & Grill - Southwest burger and yam fries - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good food, good service, good people what more do you need? It popped up on my list of restaurants with rooftop patios and I decided to give it a try. The patio is small but very nice and cozy. The food and drinks were good, my friends and I really liked our dishes. The service was fast and our waitress was very nice. Added bonus: my meal was only about $25 including drinks! Definitely recommend! read more

I chose this place initially because of the patio to hold our meetup. I received a DM from a friend of mine mentioning that the bar was closed until 7 PM. I had to call to make sure even my reservation was happening. So they waitress had said that they mentioned to me that there was new ownership and there would be an inspection going on. UH NO YOU DIDN'T. The bar was quite empty, the menu was still being generated with minimal items on the current menu. The patio door was open even though it was about 12C last night. They promptly shut it after about 45 minutes. The new waitress spilled some of the Strongbow on my pants and jacket. All I got was a sorry instead of owning responsibility and saying the next one is on us. The group ordered nachos and it was very small. We ordered two sets and could barely feed 6 people. Looking at my friend's order of fish and chips, they looked burned. The only thing good was the choice of alcoholic beverages. Then came the karaoke. The speakers were right at the back of the bar where we were sitting. It was very loud and we decided to leave. Some of us left for the night and others went to the Twisted Kilt. This place is horrible and I will never suggest this place to anyone else. I should have listened to the Yelpers on this one. read more

Alrighty, I can scramble eggs half-heartedly and throw them on a plate. + some overcooked bacon. Maybe I should start a breakfast service too. All I need is a restaurant that is a cross between a run-down sports bar and pub. read more

To me this place is grummy. This place isn't packed on a regular basis, however it's not empty either. I walked in to watch the tail end of a Euro Cup game. The waitress was right infront of me talking to another customer casually. At that point she could've told me to walk right in and take a seat. I stood there for 5 minutes before just asking her.. "Shall I sit anywhere?" And she flags her hand "yeah sit whereever"... ooooook thanks! Strike 1. I had at the bar since I had no need to take up a whole table. I sat with the retired men that stunk of beer and smokes.. argh. Finally the same waitress came to take my drink and menu order. I had the fish and chips, which were decent. No complaints. I don't like the look of the place and from what I've read from other reveiwers - this is a hit and miss place. On my way out I had a tipsy older man ask me if I was leaving them and that I should stay because I'm something nice to look at. I don't really like the patrons that occupy this place - so I won't be returning. I'd go across the street to the Twisted Kilt for some more classy people, AND a more authentic pub feel. read more

My biggest issue first foremost is with the service, Sometimes they make you feel like you are a major inconvenience asking for such things like a table, water, cutlery- The nerve of some patrons!!!! There seems like a regular crowd there that sits at the bar and gets rapid and friendly service, others not so much. If there were a staff only menu it would have to include the Prozac burger and Vicodin fajita wrap! The breakfast menu looks great on paper but then again so does paint ball and that hurts like a mo-fo! The food doesn't taste fresh- I once ordered a cheese omelet and no joke you'd have to run forensic test's to find any cheese inside. I asked what was up and the waitress looked at me as If was crazy. Even worse they refused to make any concessions on my bill. If I do go there with my wife then make sure you arrive 20 minutes after us as we more times than not leave a full plate of food on the table- you get a free meal!!!! The burger isnt bad and they do have wireless which is really nice, however its really hit or miss- many times a big miss! Not all the staff are rude and cold however most are, many times the most exciting part about Krammers is leaving. You are overwhelmed with a strong sense of survival. For a beer and some web surfing its great for a meal and pleasantries I suggest you roll the dice elsewhere. read more

I have lived the neighbourhood for many years and initially I just used to walk past this restaurant as it appeared to be more of a "local" bar than anything else. I am glad that I stopped one day and ventured in. I was by myself sitting at one of the tables and one of the previously mentioned "locals" walked up to me and asked if I would like to sit at the bar and just enjoy some conversation. I did and I realized that this was was such a warm and welcoming place. The bartendar Valerie was amazing. Friendly, engaging, and just overall such a good person. I am not a big bar food eater but I had the village salad and it was very good. The feta used was authentic. I will always stop in at this place when I walk by. read more

So it seems like change is coming to Kramer's. I don't know if all the bad reviews from 2009 were an indication of a different manager; but my recent experiences at Kramer's in May 2011 have been positive overall. The roof-top patio is an amazing spot to read a book or just chat with friends over beer. The Spaghetti and Meatballs, the Chicken curry and the sweet potato fries are right on key. Wait-staff can be slightly inattentive but they never get anything wrong. Good place, reasonable prices, an hopping when a game is on (especially if its Aussie football). read more

Lovely atmosphere, pleasant service, disappointing food. Lunch took a long time to come out. The veggie spring rolls had an unbalanced flavor & it seemed quiet possible that they had come out of a box. Caesar salad is hard to mess up, but here it was bitter and unpleasant. The fish on the grilled salmon salad had a nice set of grill marks, but the mango was very under ripe. The rooftop patio wasn't open for lunch. I can imagine that it must be a nice space for a couple of after work drinks. I wouldn't ever try to eat here again though. read more

I'll have to agree with the category Kramers was put in - DIve Bar. Its not a "cool" dive bar that people tend to flock too, but the kind of dive bar you should stay away from. I just had lunch there, and even though the place was 96% empty, my food took too long to arrive. Maybe 20 minutes for a Burger & Fries?? What's up with that? The Burger was OK, the waitress was friendly, but not friendly enough to point out that the kitchen had mad a mistake. There have been a couple changes in ownership as the previous Yelper explains. Maybe the next owner might decide to make this place a bit better.....and name it ummmm Jerry's? read more

Hadn't been here in quite some time. Used to go quite a bit but after some management changes, bad food and bad service (the bar tender guy is really good but there were a number of young waitresses that were angry or slow most of the time) we decided that we may as well just go to Fionns down the road for better service and cheaper beer. Decided to give Kramers another chance after overhearing it was again under new management. Arrived and sat down under some extremely bright new interrogation lighting and waited for awhile to be served. There was a private party upstairs and the staff were all scrambling to clean and set up while some of the party members sat waiting. Upon finally getting the menu and seeing the staff, we realized it wasn't under new management. Uh oh. I was craving nachos so ordered the nachos with meat. They come with two types of cheese, lime pulled pork, peppers and jalapeños with guacamole, sour cream and salsa on the side. Well when they arrived it had to be the most depressing nachos I have ever seen. Hardly any cheese, a few sparse sprinklings of pulled pork and a few rings of jalapeños and all for $15!!!! Completely not worth that amount if money. My fiancé ordered the spaghetti bolognese, the sauce was so full if rosemary that it completely overpowered the dish, the salad was overdressed (brought back memories of our overdressed Caesar salad last fall) and they forgot the garlic bread. Too bad, we tried again and won't be going back. I think the place needs to be gutted, completely redecorated, lose the karaoke crowd and go for something new and updated. It's a great space with a great upstairs patio in the summer but they need to go back to a decent menu that offers value and good food. read more

Hey Everyone! It's under new management! Give it a try again. Rooftop patio openinng soon. Great food. Service has gotteb much better Cheers! read more

Came here for game 5 of the nba finals. Needless to say it was a challenging night for them which is why I'll go ahead with a 3 star rating. I dig the casual atmosphere and the fact that there is a patio upstairs is a big plus l. I also love that it's across from the station and a parking lot for those of you who dare to drive. Service was delayed and understaffed. Our waitress looked overwhelmed and often confused at times. It was also her second day which begs the question, why the owner didn't add more servers on the floor for this night. We ordered wings and nachos. Our order took well over an hour to arrive... Ouch. The wings had a cherry cola bbq sauce which was pretty tasty, the nachos were good but clumpy and sticky to the paper below. Drink orders were often forgotten or delayed and when we attempted to order more food, they told us the kitchen ran out of food... Wow. This sounds like a classic case of not being prepared for perhaps the busiest night of the year which is a shame because I feel like this place has potential. Good prices, good atmoshere, decent food but slow service. read more

For my birthday I booked a table here for 10 people almost a month in advance. The day of the party, I called them to make sure everything was taken care of and to add a few more people to my reservation. They said it was no problem. Fifteen minutes before we arrived at the restaurant, Kramer's called me and cancelled because Kramer's was undergoing construction. It was very unprofessional and I was forced to make last minute plans for 14 people on a Saturday night. Fortunately, one of my favourite bars, Alley Katz, was able to accommodate us and we had an awesome time there! read more

The good: Great rooftop patio, like an oasis in the city, perfect for those living ay Yonge and Davisville. Also, they have beer, so what's not to like? The bad: Management changes hands faster than a hot potato. Every time I went in here I was disappointed because my favourites were no longer available. Service is also nothing to write home about. The ugly: The food. We used to go here frequently for good food - they had an especially delicious spinach ricotta pizza. The menu has changed a bunch of times, and the food just plain ol' sucks now. Blech. The only redeeming quality is the patio, and in this city, there is plenty of patio action to be had elsewhere. read more

With most pubs in Toronto being Irish themed and each one being a knock off of the next, I think it's refreshing to find a pub called 'Kramers'. I dig the name. Not quite sure where the origins of it are but it's nice to find something a bit more original than the usual copycats. The bar itself is merely alright. Overall it's a decent enough place to sit down for a drink. It's location is just far enough from Yonge and Eg to avoid totally inflated food and bar prices, although Davisville isn't exactly skid row so prices remain what I'd deem as average. The main bar area is laid out in a way that tells me not a lot of thought went into it. Again, it's not terrible but it's very hot-hum. If you weren't aware, you can easily miss the fact that there is an upstairs part to the bar. It's a little more unique but again it's nothing special and doesn't really have a ton of ambiance. The food also lacks any special quality to it. I ordered a Kramers Burger which is basically a bacon cheeseburger. The bacon was cooked perfectly as was the burger. Some nice crisp cheddar adorned the top of the burger and the lettuce and tomato were also fairly fresh. Good bun as well. What made it average however, was that the burger patty had an off taste to it. I can't describe it any other way but to say it tasted stale. I don't know how that's possible in a burger but it's what it was. On other occasions, I've had the wings and they were okay as well. Salvaging the dinner however, was the French fries. They were double fried and very tasty. The burger came with a side of chipotle mayo which was a nice touch for the fries (intended or not). Staff was very friendly. Our waitress was one of the only servers on our floor on St.Paddy's Day and she was extremely pleasant, smiled a lot and did her job well. The staff overall has been excellent save for one bartender the first visit who was surly. Overall a decent enough bar. Clean, good drink prices and decent table space. read more

I'll start by agreeing with a previous reviewer's comment "I have no idea why this place got so many bad reviews!". I had been there a few times early in the year to watch a Raptors game and a CFL game, and it seemed like a nice enough place for a few drinks or some pub fare. It is rather low key, not really a sports bar, and definitely seems a more middle-aged neighbourhood crowd. The service is as expected, the bartender chats with the regulars, but is always around for refills or a food order. Apparently, there is also a lounge/party room upstairs which I never noticed before. So for Labour Day, I dropped in to have the Monday $10 Chicken Parmesan special, and it was very good. The chicken was well-cooked, lots of cheese and tomato sauce, all on a nicely toasted bun with lots of fries on the side. Monday also features $4 rail drinks, so is a good day for me to go. Most days they have a $10 food special and some kind of drink special. I had the Sunday wing special when I went for the CFL game, and the wings were okay, but the chicken parmesan was much better. Total for dinner and 3 drinks was $25, so that's a great deal. And as an added bonus, I bought some excellent fruits at the grocery next door as I left. I can definitely see myself going back for upcoming Sunday/Monday night NFL games. read more

A meal at Kramer's is a bit like Russian Roulette. Will the server be in a terrible mood? Will my food take half an hour or longer to be served? Or, will everything go smoothly? Living in the neighbourhood, I have been to Kramer's for cheap nachos and a pitcher on game night, but mostly I'm there for the brunch. The brunch menu is extensive and sure to please everyone. The prices reflect what you'd expect from the Yonge and Eglinton area, so even though the spot may look like a cheap bet, you'll be disappointed here. However, the value for your dollar is pretty good, on a good day. The Eggs Jenny, a twist on eggs benedict where the english muffin is swapped for crab cakes is always great. The cakes change size and consistency, but never let us down. The skillets are served piping hot, but the combination of fresh ingredients and unique combinations are typically a great choice. The basic breakfasts aren't anything out of the ordinary so I suggest spending a few extra bucks for their more unique options. The coffee is terrible. There's just no getting around this, it's just bad, but I'm addicted to the stuff in general, so even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all. Service can be spotty here. The servers on a good day are attentive, patient and pleasant. On a bad day they're huddled at the end of the bar and hard to approach. The good days do outnumber the bad days, but again, it's hit and miss. While the restaurant is rarely full, the two patios are great for their location and on karaoke nights the place seems like the local bar it should be. read more

+ $7 pound of big wings, menu swaps out medium wing sauce for a tasty and more interesting curry/chili blend, $5 pints (bud), location, free phone charging station - all wings but one were drumstick, patio had few bees lol Service was fine Prognosis: would def return read more

Food was great (I had the Texan burger and tots, every component of the burger and the side was really tasty). Beer was good as expected. Service was very attentive. After going I'm kinda confused at the relatively low overall review score, no complaints from me, it was a good experience and I regret not going sooner. read more

One day, I didn't feel like cooking, so I was looking for some cheap place to eat in my neighbourhood. And I found this place. I had $10 chicken curry special, and $5 pint (don't remember what beer it was). The food was pretty good, staffs were really friendly. It seemed like really a good place to chill. Then I found they had $7 wings special on weekend! Ever since, it became my favorite local bar. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 read more

Kramer's Bar & Grill - chicken curry - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Worst service from the weekend bartender/server. All That was wanted was some sweet potato fries and he claims none after seeing me. However at a later visit he served my colleagues at a later time. This occurred on numerous occasions over the weekend. Why is it when I come here on the weekdays I can get that particular order, with any other server...just not the weekend server? What would be the reasoning behind that? It makes me and my colleagues wonder. read more

Very good food and really polite staff. Had a good time with my wife . Keep up the great work Ben . Ill def be coming with more people next time. read more

This was one of my favorite places to eat in this neighborhood. Then management changed and the menu became garbage. I would come in every weekend for breakfast and be served by super friendly staff, never had a disappointing visit. Unfortunately now the prices have all been raised and the service has declined. I wont be back! read more

I met friends here for a late dinner and drinks. The location is excellent. Right across from the subway station. I got the macaroni and cheese. It was like $14 and crazy-cheesy with mushrooms and bacon, served with a salad and crostini. Aside from being delicious it was served in a cute little cast iron skillet and came out of the kitchen in about 10 minutes. They have a fairly good beer list for such a small place. I did a lot of cheap PBR at $5 a pint and a long island iced tea for dessert which was well made. Karaoke starts at 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The rotation was quick allowing us to get on stage more often than our usual haunts. The locals were friendly. Song selection was great. I think I'll go back. Four stars because I have no complaints but it also wasn't a mind-blowing experience. read more

I go here for trivia night every week. A fun local Neighborhood bar that hasn't lost it's charm after it's renos and upgrades. A decent selection of beers and the new menu is great. read more

been here a few times for lunch with friends from work. Friendly bartender, the crowd it attracts however is questionable to say the least. Menu is nothing to rave about, and usually not very many ppl inside. but the location is great. i have yet to see it in the summer. read more