Hmmm.... Had brunch here. The options were somewhat limited, yet I spotted a waffle on the menu that looked good. The server asked "do you want it sweet or savoury?" I said sweet assuming that had something to do with the waffle, only to learn that "sweet" meant fresh fruit on top, while savoury meant bacon. The waffle was a waffle. There was a small amount of fresh fruit on the top. For 14$ it was no deal. I don't typically feel like I didn't get enough to eat after a meal, yet I did here. Others at my table had the $20 burger and had mixed opinions. They were also out of two of the 5-6 advertised draught beers. The coffee was hot and refilled quickly, and service was generally good. The restaurant itself is charming and laid out nicely. read more

I was informed the restaurant underwent a major renovation. The ambiance was very pleasing and quiet; however it was a bit too quiet and subdued for such a busy/trendy neighbourhood. Quite frankly it was boring and flat. Service was mediocre. Location was okay, unsure about parking as I parked on the street. I ordered cocktail shrimp: 3/order, fish cakes: 3/order and a glass of Chardonnay (I was told that the Pinot wasn't chilled) with tip bill came to $48. Not impressed with prices. Would I return? No, there are a plethora of other 'taverns'/ restaurants in the area which are priced reasonably. read more

It's that week between Christmas and New Years where you're getting your winter bod on point and eating/drinking whatever comes your way. At least that's what I'm doing. I call it "Orgy Week" pertaining to food, not sex, ugh, deleted Tinder, too bloated for that. Besides I'm looking for something more serious, which basically means Netflix and starfish. Under the covers. Anyway, my son Freddy is home from uni and we are blithely eating our way along Queen Street in Leslieville. Last night we were going to our favourite pizza place but they had gone fishing for the holidays so hopped back in the car for a new game plan. I'd been meaning to try this place out since it rebirth from its previous incarnation so now was the perfect time. We got there at 6:30 and the hostess asked us if we had reservations. LOL. We were both wearing our baggy assed Roots sweatpants and our hair still matted from napping all day. We definitely looked out of place but whatevs, I had lipstick in my purse, I could fake it. We got to sit at the bar which is where I want to be at all times anyway. Freddy was like "this place is classy, we are in over our heads, mother." I saw a burger with fries go by which was a relief, how fancy pants can it be? Also the guy beside me was drinking draught so we were in the right place fo sho. We both ordered the cheeseburger. The beers on the menu were a sparsely curated of brews I had never heard of, though the ones in the bottles were equally obscure except for Steamwhistle. We both ordered a $9 Stone IPA on the tap which was really good but NOT a pint, ugh, I hate that, but whatevs. The $20 burger was phenomenal. It was on a chewy sesame bun and the patty had some crunch on the outside and pink in the middle. Yes, rare, omg, the best. "I like my burger well-done," I can hear some of you say. Grow up. The cheese and condiments, whatever was i there, were at one with each other. To be honest, I didn't even read the description in the menu as I forgot my readers and the floaters in my eyes get bad when I drink hard liquor over the holidays. The fries didn't disappoint either. Usually I don't eat them because I am from a small town in Quebec where greasy fries are sacred and come from little huts on the side of the highway and nothing else compares. But I ate these and without ketchup. Because they didn't offer it. The service was kind of hit and miss. All in all, a lovely experience. A good date place for sure, not a Tinder date because it's too expensive to get drunk on $9 half pints, but maybe if you were on that Our Time or match dot com site and had stated you were a "foodie." Ugh, aren't those people just the worst? read more

Amazing and underrated restaurant. Food is truly outstanding though communication between wait staff and kitchen is a consistent issue The food is all incredible and that is why I keep coming back. Here are the highlights followed by the service issues: Cheeseburger- Without a doubt, a top 3 burger in Toronto. The beef is incredibly high quality. They grind delicious Sirloin in house to make the patty. It's bursting with flavour and melts in your mouth, yet still maintains its crispy char as you bite in. They cook the burger medium and this is how you should get it. Perfect char on top with an amazingly warm and melt-in-your-mouth red centre. Amazing attributes and toppings as well. EVERYTHING on the burger is made in-house from the outstanding bun to the cheese to the dill relish. This is a burger worth making the trip for every time. It's an absolute treat. Delicious, crispy french fries as well. Vegetarian burger- Same unbelievable bun, house made cheese and the patty is incredibly favourful. Lentils, mushrooms and brown rice make for a delicious patty. About as good as you can get in the city. Best side: Cauliflower Cheese Emulsion- the best side of the bunch! The cheese is so creamy yet not overly salty. It works very well with the cauliflower and is a generous portion Issue with service: Sadly, in just about every visit (even more so in the last 2 or 3), there have been several issues every time with food coming out extremely late or incorrectly. On several occasions, regardless of how busy or empty the restaurant is, there is a slip up between the wait staff and kitchen staff. One time, there were literally 8 of us in the restaurant (our table plus one other) and the burgers took forever to come out (maybe 45 minutes to an hour or so). We weren't offered compensation or anything taking off the bill which was disappointing. This is inexcusable given how empty the restaurant was. This past time we visited, burgers were a primary order with our party and while we had specific requirements for each, they were completely mishandled (wrong orders, toppings, etc.). This time, however, they did comp one of our burgers which was nice. Everything came out quite late again. The wait staff and owners are great people and we love coming to MLT and will continue to do so. However, something needs to change. Get it together MLT! You are a top restaurant in the city with one of the best beef and veggie burgers around. Clean up the service and communication and you'll be good to go! Hoping to see some positive changes. read more

Very swanky looking upscale brunch place with southern comfort feel. Love the honeycomb tiles at the entrance and the old school cigarette dispenser for $1.26. Lots of wine, beer on tap to offer. Perfect Sunday brunch spot for our group of 12 people! Ambiance 6/5- love the space and how it's decorated. They even have hooks for your jackets! Parking was free on the street wooh! Service 4/5 - we made a reservation for 1:30 and showed up at 1 instead but they sat us anyways. The servers are very helpful, friendly and easy to talk to. They have a great sense of humour it seems. After we sat down the waiter took our drink order right away. Then after we made our food order they gave us some scones on the house because they knew the food would take a while to make with the high traffic. The food came warm which was great. The only down side was that getting the bill took a bit more time than we would have liked since we're in a hurry to leave at 2:30. Taste 5/5 - I ordered the tavern breakfast ($13) with a coffee. It came with three eggs (over easy), hash browns, sausage, bacon and toast. The tastiest was the hash browns. The eggs were medium done which was perfect. The sausages was not really what I had expected. I imagined they were going to be breakfast sausages but instead they were pepperoni sausages. Price 6/5 - great bang for your buck here!! Gonna come back here for brunch for sure!! read more

Had dinner at Maple Leaf Tavern on Saturday night, and everything was amazing. I would recommend it!!! Had a "Girls Night" out with my best friend. We were provided the option to sit at the chefs table and view the open kitchen, and we took this fun option which I would recommend for two people, a date, best friends, etc. It was great seeing the thoughtful and hard work the team put into all the dishes. The stools were very comfortable and there were purse hooks - the whole space is quaint and well thought out - very warm feel. What we tried: -Pickled Pepperoni (amazing!) -Spicy Pickles (great, a touch spicy, but great) -Cheeseburger (fantastic - super delicious, and I am a burger connoisseur) Desserts - we went a little crazy and it was well worth it. -Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mouse (this has warm and cold and is fantastic, warm chocolate mouse on ice cream, etc) -Sticky Toffee Pudding (my absolutely favourite - this came from heaven for sure) -Crispy Rice Pudding (this is like a gourmet fantastic delightfully delicious and creative dessert). Bottom line - the Chef has done an amazing job. It's exciting to see this great restaurant pop up in this neighbourhood. I would recommend this place for a date, or dinner with friends. I will go back. Service was friendly and great. read more

This is the KING of dive bars and a place to experience the dark corners of existence. Really cheap beer! The last time we went, it was midday and people were passed out with their heads on the tables. The rest of the patrons were watching Judge Judy! It's a sad, sad place, but that's what makes it endearing. read more

A particularly beautiful renovation. A top notch menu, stellar wine list and great service. A place that's genuinely surprising to those in the neighborhood. Beautiful inside, with a great little patio on the right. Arguably the very finest gastropub in the city. Beyond expectations. A spot the area eagerly needed. Conveniently located within walking distance to the Gerrard/ Carlaw Smarttrack station that's scheduled to open in 2063. The perfect antithesis to the urban decay and vermin filthpen that is Gerrard Square. Recommended. read more

Came to Maple Leaf Tavern for the first time for brunch, and it was fantastic. My husband and I started off with their weekly special scone, which was dark chocolate and cinnamon. It was warm and delicious, with whipped cream and peach preserves to top it off. We had the shared brunch, which was a feast of scrambled eggs, sausage, crispy potatoes, thick cut bacon, grilled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and the best toast I have ever had. Seriously, make sure you get the toast. We are not small eaters, but we were absolutely stuffed by the end! I now want to go back and try their dinner offerings. read more

Good : - beautiful reno - they really dropped some bucks into this place - floor no longer smells of stale beer - wide selection, particularly of wine and beer - service attentive and knowledgeable for the most part Bad: - really expensive compared to other similar places in the neighbourhood -- really really expensive for Gerrard East - probably too high end for the neighbourhood - a big pork chop for $48 bucks ! Astronomical - patio was not yet open when we went (early June ?) - looking for a Coors Light or a Molson Dry ? You won't find it here -- think "craft" (ie expensive) beers and Euro brands - bring your Visa platinum card Would have got 3-4 stars except for the high prices read more

Tasting menu for a special birthday. An assortment of wonderful starter bites, Amazing steak tartare, Caesar salad with huge slab bacon, boneless oxtail confit served Wellington style, hasselback potatoes with shaved foie gras, roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, 3 desserts including deconstructed cheesecake with candies bacon. Absolutely amazing meal with each course better than the previous. read more

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We just ordered take out and it was delicious. The best burger I have ever had. The food was hot and the service was great. I will definitely be eating here again. read more

Love at first sight and first bite. So glad this East end eyesore has been tastefully renovated. And the food is wonderful - the 'vegetarian' option was an delicious flavour adventure. read more

Maple Leaf Tavern - Love at first sight and first bite. This restaurant delivers on decor and delicious food. - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great brassiere style place. Steak was excellent and I sort of live that they didn't even ask how I wanted it - it just came out medium-rare, the only way an adult should eat steak. Cozy, slick ambience. Impeccable service. Lives up to the hype. read more

Lovingly renovated! The tiling sparkles when you walk in. Beautiful exposed brick and solid wood panels. Top notch cocktails and modern food pairings. Radishes with hummus. Salmon with mustard butter. Sausage with turnips. All delicious. The setting looks like an updated 1960s Manhattan steak house but airy. The ownership shows a love of food and attention to atmosphere. Service was friendly and professional. Local food and wine highlighted. read more

Maple Leaf Tavern - Fun cocktail blends. Interesting food creations. - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great spot in east Toronto. I'm still thinking about the food a day later means something was done right. First time I've been to a place we're the sides are just as good as the main. Glazed carrots (waiter recommended) and cauliflower cheddar is super good. My only complaint was the fish with Savoy cabbage. Very mushy texture and potato on bottom was hard to eat. Ribeye and striploin cooked perfectly. Would definitely go back to try other things on the menu. Make reservations on the weekend as it gets very busy. read more

The staff here are amazing! And the food wasn't bad either!! We also had many wonderful cocktails! Stake tartare 4/5, Burrata 5/5 ,Lasagna 3/5, Pork chop 5/5! read more

Don't let the name or location deter you. The establishment has been around for decades, Years ago it was a seedy bar in a seedy area. No, more! The renovation is excellent. Now upscale, but still warm and cozy. 1/2 dining and the other half more pub style. Though there still are some dilapidated homes close by, the whole area has been going thru rejuvenation and has many upscale properties with a high percentage of upper income residents. The specific location is now starting to offer more establishments more appealing to that sector of the local residents. The food was amazing. Definitely not your traditional "tavern food". Similarly the drink list had fashionable and unique offerings. The staff was on the mark and they and the management were accommodating. The prices are more than a simple traditional tavern, but venue, selection, quality and service command such. Definitely a higher end offering than other places in that specific local. Looks like they may be offering a patio on the side which I will definitely try. read more

Upscale pub with high quality food and excellent ambience. Their 5 sausage special was deliciously savory and the gnocchi was just the right density. I'd go again. Not a place for children if you don't have a reservation, as the bar tables are too high for child seats and they don't have boosters. read more

If you can - get a table at the kitchen "show" bar! Awesome energy! Okay -- food wise all was delicious. Creative. Meticulous. Loved it all. read more

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A Toronto Institution Gets a Facelift; Value Almost There The venerable Maple Leaf Tavern has moved upscale. An expensive and successful renovation of the historic Leslieville building has positioned the establishment as a restaurant with 'pub roots.' The ambiance is classy casual. The servers were efficient, nicely dressed and pleasant. The menu was interesting and while not large, it did offer a broad variety of dishes, some of which were a play on traditional pub food. We were a party of seven and had an opportunity to sample a variety of items. I'd have to say that the food looked better than they tasted. The presentation was wonderful, but the dishes themselves were only average. I had the $20 burger which was gorgeous. But the bun was slightly stale. The hand cut fries over-cooked and cool when they arrived. The beef itself was perfectly cooked (medium) but not particularly flavourful. Another person's exotic lasagna (bone marrow and veal shank based) was better, but again, it did not standout. The best mains were likely the two fish offerings. In terms of value, it is close to a reasonable bang-for-your-buck but not quite. The wine list essentially starts at $60 a bottle and goes up, cocktails are $10 and the mains are in the high 20's and up. To end the review on a positive note, the cocktails were interesting and very tasty. And the sausage starters were delicious. I WILL give it one more try. read more

We've been here twice. The first time was pretty good, right after they opened a couple of years ago. This time sucked. The place itself is nicely renovated. However, the washrooms were dirty, the wait staff was unprofessional and the prices are ridiculous for such mediocre food. Our waitress talked to us like we were little kids, which we found amusing as we're 50. One of the waitresses looked ike she was on her way to the gym in a tank top and running shoes with very tattooed arms and a male waiter was dancing around as the place was pretty empty. Both of us ordered the steak which was suuuuper salty (had a sauce on it) and the 'vegetable ' was a cooked spring onion. We won't be going back here. read more

I've been here 3 times and it's always not very busy which is confusing because it has a very good food and drinks. The brunch is especially good and service is top notch. Would highly recommend. read more

Gluten-free review: I had dinner here in a Saturday night with a small group. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. When we first arrived the place was about 70% full, but within an hour it was packed. The service started off great but as the place became more busy it was hard to pin down the wait staff. They seemed understaffed, so I don't blame the waiter, but it took us a while to order and pay. Additionally, a number of items we ordered did not come out and we had to remind our waiter, which would take a while to catch him. Other than that, the food was fantastic. They have a number of gluten-free options and are willing to make accommodations for additional allergies. I had the mutton chop, which was fantastic. They also have a selection of ciders, wines and gluten-free cocktails, along with a couple of mocktails. TL;DR good food, accommodates allergies, slow service read more

Fantastic establishment !!! Their burger is arguably one of best in city and the tartar is a deconstructed bigmac !!! White tablecloth service or relaxed spot depending we're you sit. One of the best places in the city !!! read more

We live close by and have been here several times, we've always had good service and good quality food, which is why when my ten year old asked to go here for his birthday lunch today I was pretty happy to oblige. In addition to my 10 year old, I also brought my one year old son. The service was subpar to say the least. As I was struggling with a stroller to get through the door the hostess glanced up at me and then back at her phone. A few minutes later a child was crying directly behind her and she looked up from her phone only to roll her eyes at another server. We sat down and placed our orders, my son ordered the Tavern breakfast (which was fine) and I ordered the cheeseburger (which was not fine at all, and also lacking cheese). The service was very slow. I pulled the waitress aside while my son wasn't watching and said it was his birthday could we please get a scoop of ice cream with a candle at the end of our meal. She, of course, obliged however once we had eaten, we sat at our table without any service for about 15 minutes. I piled up our dirty dishes hoping someone would take them away and get the hint that we were ready to go. Also, at this point, my one year old had lost all of his patience and was starting to fuss and cry out. Finally with the plates cleared, I asked for the bill politely. Another ten minutes rolled by with me trying to calm my overtired one year old and restless 10 year old. Eventually, I went to the bar to ask the manager (?) if I could simply pay up. She handed me a bill with the ice cream on it. I said I was sorry but it had taken too long and we simply had to go. She insisted that it was almost ready several times while I also pointed to my screaming child and said again, sorry but we have to leave. She takes off in a huff and tells the kitchen staff the order is cancelled, then comes back, grabs my credit card and starts inputting the bill amount. I ask why I'm paying for the ice cream, she yells "UGGGH! I I'm so busy I forgot to remove it, Okay???!!" then grabs the bill from my hands and removes my card from the machine and throws it at me. She fixes the bill, turns around and slams it on the counter as well as the machine. She threw my receipt on the counter without so much as a thanks. I was astounded at her rudeness and I told her so. If you have children, as most people in Leslieville do, avoid this place like the plague. Also, if you care for good service or good food, just go elsewhere. I know I will. read more

The Maple Leaf Tavern is as enjoyable as dining out gets. The new renovation is beautiful, with incredible attention to detail (the lettering on the menu's, the stir sticks...). It's all very sophisticated without being stuffy or overwrought. They really nailed the tavern vibe. But it's the food that truly sets this place apart. The menu is fairly straightforward, but everything is made to such a high standard that every plate, from the glazed carrots to the grilled beef, is exceptional. Even something as simple as bread & butter are elevated to something deliciously memorable. The beer and wine selection is solid (some nice craft beer options), and the Rye and Ginger on tap is particularly tasty - honestly, I don't know how you'd not have an incredible experience here. Already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Wow! What a great looking place. The renovation that this place has transformed into is amazing. I've been there twice. The first time was just really bad service. The second time was just this past week and it was probably the worst service ever. I will never go back there again. And I am sharing my experience with my friends who are always looking for a place to eat/drink. As well as 2 of my friends who were with me will do the same. Word of mouth is huge for us in the east end. I'm not going to get into the details of the service we received other than that the bartender, our waitress and the manager have no business in the service industry. I am very glad there are so many amazing places to go in the east end. So that is where I will spend my time and money! read more

If you want the worst service in Toronto, head to this spot. They sure know how to take care of you. First they seated us and after five minutes moved us to another table. When we asked questions about certain dishes we got sarcastic answers and lastly to top it of we asked for separate checks and they gave us one bill. When asked to split it the hostess rolled her eyes and said it's only a difference of a couple of dollars suggesting we're cheap. read more

My experience here was remarkably weird, due our server (male) basically molesting my boyfriend while giving me the catty cold shoulder. No joke - he really couldn't keep his hands off. There were four of us (two couples) and my partner got an over-abundance of touchy-feely attention, some shoulder rub type of cozy familiarity on the repeat, which was inappropriate. I guess the server had a thing for bearded types. The chef of this place, however, is exceptionally professional and came over to our table to say a quick hello, acknowledge all of us, and even sent us out a complimentary plate of delicious roasted carrots in a parsley sauce. Kudos to him, because all of the food was outstanding. I had the grilled trout (perfection), while my partner had the steak (also perfection). Really, phenomenal food. We all really enjoyed the sausage sampler with the various types of mustard, too. It was just the lascivious server that left a bad taste in my mouth, and made my partner feel a little incredulous. I mean, there's friendly service... and then there's frrrrrrrrrrrrriendly service. read more

I love this place it's a beautiful restaurant not a taverns :) it's a little expensive but everything was delicious

Went here tonight for my sons bday. The only good thing is the old fashion was probably closest to one of the best I've ever had. Now for the cons. We ordered tuna it came out well done. They never asked how we wanted it done. Any chef with any kind of experience would know it's cooked rare to medium rare. Also ordered the lasagna. I was so excited to get this dish the menu made it sound phenomenal. WRONG! This lasagna was the smallest piece of lasagna I have ever had. It was crunchy from being dried out, the sauce made chef boyarde look pretty good . The noodles were not layered but stacked side ways. We did have the trout too and it was good. The service was ok when we first got there but diminished quick and became very scarce. The draft beer is not cold neither is the water. Pretty disappointed in a meal like this costing $240 for 3 people with 5 drinks. read more

Great room, the renovation is top notch. We had a number of dishes from the menu including duck sausage, bacon, picked pepperoni, halibut, and a burger. All items were presented beautifully, and had some great flavour. read more

As both a seasoned veteran and patron of the service industry I can effortlessly declare that this egregious effrontery to financial decency and expected standards of service is by far the worst I've seen on the streets of Gerrard, much more so than its predecessor the ol' "Kick'N Stab!" This highfaluting epicenter of ostentatiousness fails to please for mainly one reason... its management. The Maple Tavern is the new shinny toy of an inexperienced owner whose father dropped a couple million to keep the quiet rapacious interests of a privileged son well satisfied who then outsourced the task of running this IKEA catalogue-esque "restaurant" afloat. I will now list the reasons why this is the worst bar/restaurant on Gerrard: Cocktails: The cocktails are all premade batches of mixed liquors that are funneled into their respective bottles only to remain in a dark corner of a fridge shelved for weeks before a drink order arrives. Thereafter the bartender merely adds citrus to give it a freshness so as to disguise the fact that it derived from a slimy cesspool of premade slush that's been sitting the fridge for weeks (the batch has other ingredients that oxidize as a result of being placed in a poorly sealed bottle). Batching is not uncommon, but this process indicates laziness, uncreatively and the complete disregard for any encouragement to curtailing cocktails that could otherwise be designed on spot to meet your desires as a customer. I'd expect that from a place that charges you as much as it does for a 2oz pour. Beer: The selection is indeed craft! Wowzer's! Craft beer is accessible everywhere, including the Wren which is a third of the size and has double the amount of selections just up on Greenwood and Danforth. Also, the management has ensured that you certainly get a bang for your buck by providing you with a 16oz pour of your favorite overpriced beer that sells for at the least a dollar more, or is on par with anywhere else. Unlike the Maple Leaf however these other venues give you the 20oz you deserve, (excluding crafts that's alcohol content exceeds 5%). Food: The food is mundane, uninspired, plain, small, and....... you guessed it, OVERPRICED! Come one come all! Only 48$ for a single pork chop! Don't worry folks, there is enough of this dry, tasteless piece of cadaverous flesh to go around for the two of you, if you don't mind digging into the same plate as the person sitting across from you! Again the food is bland and unoriginal. Sausage, Burger, Lasagna... need I say more? Mind you I like all of these dishes but not set at the exorbitant price of 20$ for 11oz burger you could get with double smoked bacon and fries just up the street at the Local 1794 for only 16-17$ - Insulting. Just look at the prices for the size and quality of the food, don't take my word for it. The chef: Demon is the only title apt to describe this livid fiend. Almost all the staff that were hired left because of him and his fellow committee of mismanaging managers. This creature dominates, insults and intimidates employees with the temperament of a concentration camp guard circa 1944. Absolutely hateful towards guests and employees and has a reputation around the city for being almost impossible to work with. Glad you found a home at the Maple Leaf Tavern! The Management: Management consists of a team of elitists that attended a cheap college course to become managers. Instead of team leading they conduct team torture by assigning the staff ranks, wherein they divvy up the tip money you give your bartender or serve based on the rank THEY assign to their staff. The leader of this mafia-styled outfit is a seriously old hipster who "let's go" of staff that question where their money ends up and whose pocket it ends up in. Great job! This sad disgrace of a restaurant has the audacity to hull around its prices and immodest attempts to "upgrade" the area like it's the savoir for every other business around it. The reality is that Loaded Pierogis, Pickerton snack bar and Mcgugan's have nothing to worry about because a lack of guests is not a concern of theirs. Finally, at least with the rusty old slime bucket which was the former old Maple Leaf there was cheap beer and entertainment. If I am going to be insulted I'd rather have it done by a toothless bartender than a snobby elitist with a desire to lift that extra dollar from my already squeezed wallet. Absolutely hate it. I'd give it a zero if that were possible. read more

Went for brunch. Not impressed at all. Not much on the menu really appealed to me. Seemed to be missing some key staples for a brunch menu. Went with the avocado on toast and side of baked beans. Toast was definitely nothing special. Quite bland. I us to douse it with s + p and lime juice to improve the taste. Beans were okay. My friend had the yogurt berries oats bowl. Looked and tasted fine but nothing special for $10. Service was quite slow, uninformed. Fine bc we had lots to talk about and catch up on, but would have otherwise been annoying. While I'm curious about their dinner menu due to positive reviews, I won't bother to return. Not recommended for out of town visitors since it's in a pretty crappy area of town. read more

Went for dinner on the wknd. With some friends. Great renovation for this former "bruiser bar"! Food was good although there is a lot of competition sprouting up in the area! Portions a little light for price but still a good meal. Quadruple mark up,at least, for a glass of plonk though! Perhaps use an importer rather than LCBO which makes comparisons difficult but we're on to that trick! Service was "ok", food was good, just hope they sort their wine list out! Until they do, we'll pass. Don't like feeling duped! read more

Average food. Way over priced. The food was almost stinky when it came out of the kitchen... Had a vinegar-Y smell almost like sour toes. Not sure if it was meant to be like that but it sure was potent. Drinks were nice, I enjoyed the Pineapple #3. Pricing was well over priced I mean with such small portions you would assume that things wouldn't be so crazily priced. Anyhow the interior is nice and all but I definitely won't go back because of the stinky food and high prices. read more

Maximize profits vs. dining experience We made reservations for an early diner to make sure the restaurant was not too busy. When we arrived, we were promptly seated. Service is a major thing you pay for and confusion started right away, as they could not figure out who our server would be. Overall service was poor as food service was slow, server was inattentive and mistakes were made to our order. The overall menu is sparse with nothing for vegetarians. The price of sides add up quickly: sausage is two small pucks, bread $5, pickled egg best value $1.50 but undercooked for me. We felt the menu was overpriced for the quality and especially small portion sizes. We enjoyed the mixed drink selection, as it is creative. The beer drinker in our group felt the Craft beer selection was good but some big company cartel beers could be eliminated. Frosted mugs are nice but they do require a coaster for the moisture from eventual melting. Wine is expensive starting at $60 a bottle, glasses $2/oz. The décor is nicely done. Wifi is very spotty - constantly connects on and off - probably need a new router. Our first interaction with the Maple Leaf Tavern was walking by one afternoon after it had recently opened. The chef gave us a menu to review but when we returned it and we asked the General Manager if we could take a quick look inside he said no. Said to come back at 5pm. We felt this was poor marketing as we are in their target market. We support all our neighbourhood restaurants but cannot justify going back to this one. Our party felt the restaurant was designed to maximize profits with less regard for the overall dining experience. read more

We were very impressed by the Maple Leaf Tavern. I've gone twice for dinner, with two different groups of people, and everyone thought the place was great both times. Service is friendly, prompt and helpful. Both times we had excellent service, both at the bar and later at the table. The food is excellent. In particular, the tomahawk pork chop, the lasagna, the fish, and the mutton chops were very well received by our group, as well as the sides, the Caesar salad (the smoked bacon on the salad is beautiful) and the burrata. One of my friends had the ribeye steak and said that it was delicious, but not outstanding. I'm quite conscious of value for money, and did not find the prices expensive for what we got. Yes, the tomahawk pork chop is $48, but they recommend it for two people. And it is truly a wonderful entree. As far as I am concerned, the prices are fair given the quality of the service, the food and the surroundings. As far as I am concerned, the only major failing is that there is no vegetarian entree on the dinner menu. read more

I have had dinner at the Maple Leaf Tavern twice now, once about a year ago, and once a month ago. The ambience is quite nice, and I do like that they don't frown upon families coming to dine (although I only came with my wife both times). The service is very good. However, I did find the meals to be very average. My wife's order was an odd pork chop that consisted of mainly fat (and was exorbitantly expensive), and my steak was... well, not all that tender. So, it was an average meal at quite a price. Additionally, (and I do know that this is a problem with many of the recently renovated restaurants in the city) it is very difficult to converse with your table mate when the place is full because of the noise. read more