The food was tasty, service was quick, cheap food and drink menu. The place is small and had a nice cozy ambiance read more

Pennies - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Surprised my husband with a trip to the city to see a Cirque du Soleil show this past May. Dinner was a must and this patio was so quaint, inviting and totally vibing! The weather was great along with the music and service! Our server was super kind. We ordered some poutine, 4 sliders and had a couple drinks! Free popcorn while we waited. Happy hour was going so we enjoyed $2 beers! We left so happy and stuffed. Definitely will return in the future! Thank you for a great dining experience guys! read more

Terrible online ordering system and even worse customer service. Food is mediocre at best. I ordered food online to pick up at Pennies and was double-charged. I tried to call the restaurant immediately to notify them of the issue and there was no answer and a full voicemail box, indicating they never answer their phone. When I went to the restaurant, I explained to the server that I had only ordered 2 combos instead of the 4 they charged me for. She went to speak to the manager who told her to tell me there was "nothing they could do" and directed me to call their 3rd party billing (point of sale system) Touch Bistro. After many frustrating phone calls, I later learned Touch Bistro only deals with the merchant and not with customers. Again, I couldn't get a hold of anyone by phone at Pennies to rectify this. I was finally able to get in touch with someone in management over email who said there was nothing wrong with their online ordering system and couldn't offer me a refund for half of my money. All they offered was a dining credit back at the restaurant and blamed me for ordering incorrectly. I did not order incorrectly. Even if I did, there should be a way to communicate with the restaurant about this issue. But again they do not answer their phones and their manager refused to speak to me in person. I ordered from Pennies as a treat to myself on my last day of work as a frontline health care worker before leaving for maternity leave. I live 30 km away and am not going back to Toronto as I am nearly 8 months pregnant. I'm now left fighting the transaction with my credit card company because of their poor management and customer service. I've told all my coworkers and friends about how terribly managed this place is and none of them will be coming back. If a $40 refund is a setback for this place, I don't expect it to be open much longer. I wish they'd spend more time answering their phones than responding to their online reviews. read more

Big fan of this place, great for either a lighter snack or for filling up with all options served in a 'slider' form - the 8 sliders with tater tots for 35$ deal is perfect for filling 2 of you and at a great place! Oh without doubt their 'tot' game is up there with the best too but if don't like tots then grow up! Not really a big corn dog fan usually but theirs is a knockout and doesn't leave you feeling sick after as some can Beer selection is good too and the prices for a spirit & mix are very appealing! PS - free popcorn and non judgemental eyes when you have multiple bowls read more

I really like this place. The vibe is very relaxed , food is good and cheap. Service could get better it's slow and they need to know the menu better. read more

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I love pennies! Every bar should have tater tots, such a fun snack idea. The Sicilian slush and aperol spritz were delicious. Pretty large patio with a relaxed atmosphere, I haven't tried the sliders but I'm sure they're delicious! read more

Forgettable burgers, awful management. `Long story short, I used to work at a food truck that did a better slider for a fraction of the price. I guess if you like Hipster burger joints that put more effort into their cringy Instagram account, neon light fixtures, and sub par meal selection, then this place was made for you. Flakey management left me feeling bitter about my entire experience there. read more

This place is IT for me. Kind of hidden location which honestly is a plus for me and the bright yellow exterior makes it easy to spot. The patio is a great spot to chill if you've been walking around queen west for hours in the sun. Inside is nice and cozy for when it's cold out. Food A+. I've tried the cheeseburger, the fried chicken sandwich, shrimp taco and the chili cheese tater tots. True I could just make tater tots at home but something about being able to eat this comfort food in public just feels right. The honey fried chicken is soooo tasty - highly recommend. They have a great selection of local beers on tap and they rotate fairly often. Cocktails are delicious and strong! Really fairly priced for the quality (especially rare in Toronto). read more

Loved it here. Can't wait to come back. Really liked the patio. And the food was fantastic.

Cool vibe if you're looking for something low key and no frills. Everything on he menu is a slider and is under $5, make sure you try the fried chicken and cheese burger. Pretty tasty. I'll probably be back when the patio re-opens for their mickey bottle service option. read more

Pennies had overpriced apps, the standard run of beers, and a neighbourhood-ruining atmosphere. Even with no one there they play mediocre music on their loudspeakers, to the dismay of anyone trying to enjoy a walk in the area. read more

A great place for cheap drinks and great sliders! Loved the fish tank too Highly recommend for a fun night with dive bar vibes

Nice patio. Good prices on Beer. Did not really try the food there. Overall nice atmosphere .

Had a corn dog hankering that was nicely filled with a take-out order, placed using Uber Eats. Got Combo 5, which consisted of 3 sliders of your choice. I picked 2 corn dogs and 1 cheeseburger that comes with a heap of tasty tater tots. The corn dog batter was great and this meal size was very filling, especially given the generous portion of crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside tots. The burger was tiny but still good with a smashed patty and potato bun. My order was filled quickly, and service at the outside window was fast and friendly. I am sure it is a fun place in the summer, with outdoor seating and drinks. I will be back with guests, when that is possible again. read more

What happened to the chicken!?!?! I LOVE pennies, but I don't like the chicken change. I went to Pennies a couple of weeks ago, ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich as well as the southern honey fried chicken expecting a crispy, crunchy, delicious sandwich. I was disappointed to find out that they replaced the freshly fried homemade chicken strip with what appeared to be a single, processed chicken nugget. At first I thought the kitchen made a mistake and switched the chicken for a veggie patty... but sadly no, it was not the case. I love Pennies but go back to the old chicken recipe!! read more

Pennies is so much fun; I love their sliders and their huge patio! It's my favourite spot when I'm in Toronto. I can't wait to visit again when the world is back to normal. read more

Terrible. Been here for an hour and been served one drink before getting to the patio to get ZERO service. I came an hour ago for food and not a single server came to our table. Still here and it's 10:03pm. I haven't even eaten yet. The kitchen closes at 10:15. Not worth my time. Never coming back. I don't think this place even serves food. This was my second chance for this place. I would give this place a ZERO read more

This is a really nice spot for a bite to eat! Lots of choices and they all taste great!

Love this place for the patio and the concept. I never come in the winter, though, because indoors they are always blasting really, really loud sports. It really kills the vibe if you want to have a conversation with a friend. As for the menu, the fried chicken is absolutely A+++, as are those delightful tater tots. Everything else is decent/tasty/interesting, but the cheeseburger was very dry the last time I had it. And one thing that really confuses me is why don't they have a burger option without cheese? Some folks are lactose intolerant, and it would be awesome if there could just be a classic burger on the menu for them. Other than that, though, this place is fantabulous on a summer afternoon. I hope they stay in business forever! Love the mix and match aspect of the menu, and the interesting cocktails. read more