My dad decided to get this, and he said there was a massive line, as he told me I tried the brisket…read moresandwich and the wings, it would be better if we tried right when it was ordered but it was still pretty good. The brisket was tender, and melts in your mouth, fries were crispy, I don't like bbq smothered in bbq sauce but this place was actually pretty good. I have to come here in person and try it while it is hot

Friends took me here for dinner after debating which food spot to try…read more.. 9/10 for the mini combo. Ribs fall off the bone, sauced and smoked very well. The honey garlic smoked wings were delicious! Fell off the bone as well and was very well sauced. The fries were crispy even with the sauce on top. 10/10 for value! The entire pack was about 20$ after taxes and I really can't complain about anything at all. They give you enough to fill your stomach up and have some food possibly to spare. 9/10 for customer service, the staff were really pleasant and was attending to our needs for extra sauces and anything we needed. 6/10 for space, I wished it was a tad more spacious. People who were sitting behind me was bumping my chair and the next table beside us was too close, but would definitely come back again!!

Stopped by after doing some shopping since I wanted dessert after dinner and I was impressed by the…read morespaghetti meatballs! A little pricey but they were generous with the amount of protein, and being 5"2 Asian girl, I had leftovers lol. The very cherry chocolate cheesecake was enjoyable the first few bites for me and my husband, but ended up getting a bit too sweet! Might be better to share with at least one more person. The menu can be quite overwhelming since they give you so many options, but it would be a good spot for large groups. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially during the weekends.

I've been to many Cheesecake Factory locations throughout the United States over the years, and I…read morewould genuinely consider myself a Cheesecake Factory aficionado. Unfortunately, my recent visit to the Yorkdale location was by far the most disappointing experience I've had with the brand. I ordered the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp, and for a dish that cost approximately $43 CAD, the portion of chicken and shrimp I received was shockingly small. The takeout container itself looked noticeably empty and nowhere near filled with food. It felt like I was served mostly rice and vegetables, with only a minimal amount of the actual chicken and shrimp that the dish is named after. I've ordered this exact entrée numerous times at other Cheesecake Factory locations, so I know what a normal serving looks like. This wasn't a slight difference--it was dramatically below the standard. To make matters worse, the customer service did nothing to improve the experience. I understand it was an extremely hot day (around 97°F/36°C), and working in those conditions can't be easy. However, basic hospitality shouldn't disappear because of the weather. The staff I interacted with avoided eye contact, spoke in a robotic, indifferent manner, and made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a paying customer. This location also seems to have ongoing operational issues. On a previous visit, I was quoted a 90-minute wait, which is an extraordinarily long time even by Cheesecake Factory standards. Combined with this most recent experience, it gives the impression that this location is struggling with both service and quality control. The Cheesecake Factory has built its reputation on generous portions and a welcoming dining experience. This visit delivered neither. Paying premium prices while receiving what felt like a fraction of a normal portion, combined with cold and unfriendly service, left me feeling completely let down. I hope management takes this seriously because this experience fell well below the standards I've come to associate with The Cheesecake Factory. I will not be returning to the Yorkdale location.

I'm back at the Union Social Eatery again, for a family dinner. The location is very accessible by…read moretransit, but if you are driving, then you may need to scout out a parking spot in the sidestreets. It has a cosy, comfortably casual ambience. On a Sunday evening, it was quiet and intimate. Our server, whose name I did not learn, was excellent: kind and willing to make recommendations. Union Social has an excellent menu, with lots of diversity to cater to all palates, but not so many items as to be overwhelming for either staff or customers. We started off with cocktails, and my son's Citrus Mule -served according to tradition, in a copper mug - was so tasty. I enjoyed my Smoky Apple Old Fashion so much. It is worth coming here for a cocktail alone. Now, on to the mains (we skipped the appetizers, but the shrimp tacos did look tempting). I explained to our server that I was torn between the Smokehouse Beef Burger (which I regretted not ordering on a previous visit) and the Spaghetti Positano, a seafood pasta finished with lemon-herb breadcrumbs. She enthusiastically and energetically recommended the pasta (I love it when they actually give a recommendation, as opposed to, "Well, it depends what you want"). I was not disappointed! The seafood spaghetti was terrific! Surprisingly, the breadcrumbs more than compensated for a sprinkling of parmesan. I savoured the leftovers the next day, and I'm still thinking about it. The other diners, who ordered Cobb Salad, the Chicken Sandwich Special, and the Tuna Bow, were similarly satisfied. Apparently, the Steak Frites and the Fish and Chips were outstanding, as was my Pasta Positano (especially for garlic lovers!). A few other diners ordered dessert: they each had creme brulee, smoking hot from being freshly torched. The surface featured that perfectly glossy, lightly burned sugar, which always reminds me of a caramel-colored skating rink. The dessert was, according to my daughter, who is a connoisseur of creme brulee, was perfectly done. To finish off, my son (don't worry, he's an adult) had an espresso martini. I had a sip, and I can totally vouch for it being so divine! We had a very satisfying meal, and I'd only wish that I knew my server's name so that I could acknowledge how excellent she was. I'll be back. I keep planning for the burger, but right now, I could sure go for another helping of Spaghetti Positano!

Ambience is great, the tv's and booths are cozy and comfy-perfect for big games or casual outting…read morewith a group of friends. We dined on a Saturday afternoon, so business was on the slower side. At first the service was great, however after we were sat the staff seemed to neglect us. Our server was very disorganized, letting us know he'd grab something for us but go and do 4 other things like grabbing drinks/plates for others and then forgetting about us. He touched 4 other tables and chatted with customers in between dropping off the bill and grabbing the moneris machine for us...now the food was fine however portions are very small and it was very expensive. If I were in the area again I wouldn't recommend coming back.

Stumbled upon this restaurant one night and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and…read morevibes were great. They are a viet bbq/tapa style restaurant. We ordered the milk bread with house butter and durian butter. If you like durian, you will like the durian butter! We also got the spring rolls which were great. For mains, we got the crispy hai nam rice which is exactly what it sounds like. It's Hainanese chicken rice but with crispy chicken and it was pretty good. Chicken was a tad dry though. The pho was also good, it is very similar to Nam's pho if you have already tried their pho. Overall it was pretty solid!

While there is limited parking, going early enough meant there will be ample table space. Since it…read moreis more for tapas/bar food, there is a 30-45min wait if you arrive at peak meal times. It's a beautiful restaurant though and had good vibes. Service was good although it did slow down as we reached peak lunch time. The items that took the longest to come were the pho but this was acceptable since we weren't in a rush. The satay pho had a good kick to it and there was quite a bit of rare beef inside. Next time I would probably do a little bit of everything for their toppings. I think more noodles could have been added for a large pho but I was full. Next time I'd come to try more of their bbq items and appetizers. It's a bit of a splurge but definitely has a unique menu!

I got the sample meat selection with sweet potatoe fries. Pulled pork, ribs and brisket…read more Food was absolutely delicious. Portion size was relatively small and price was little high ( $42.23+ tax) for sample sizes I got. Beautiful setting for dine in but I got take out. Service was ok. Free parking around the restaurant

Stopped in first time to have their happy hour menu. Got a…read morebit of everything. Pulled pork sliders, beef brisket slider, sausage original and the jalepeno cheddar and a point of wings. Cow big fries loaded sweet potato fries with pulled pork and slaw. Absolutely delicious! The wings were slightly overcooked as were the pulled pork a little bit to the dryer side but good value none the less. $5 Hank lager pint. Looking forward to coming back.

Stopped by the Cactus Club Cafe in Toronto after the Blue Jays game. This is a great spot for late…read morenight drinks/food. When you arrive you have the option to sit on the first floor or upstairs on the rooftop bar. I believe this is the only multi-level Cactus Club Cafe I've ever been to. We opted for the rooftop bar which had a high energy, upscale, and stylish vibe to it. We ended up sitting at the bar as it was very crowded. I ordered a frozen Aperol Spritz which was excellent and I could drink a few of these. For food we ordered a burger and fries which was good but nothing to write home about. If you are looking for a late night spot for drinks and food the Cactus Club Cafe is a solid choice.

July 8/2026: Dinner after the theatre with my Al!…read more There was a bit of a wait before we landed a table at the upstairs bar. The place SEEMED quiet but shortly thereafter the place got JAMMED! Initially it was slow service but it picked up shortly. We had several different servers so no single server is tagged here. I will say that it's a hip, nicely equipped restaurant. We decided to do an appie meal. We ordered Sichuan Chicken lettuce wraps ($25.50)..this was the best of the appies. The next was the Crab Dip ($20.75), it was hot but not overly tasty. 3rd was the Hot Chicken Bites with pickles ($16.00). They were ok but not hot in temp enough. The final was the Chili Citrus Calamari ($21.25). This was the worse of the dishes. Simply put, it was cold. The server removed this from our bill. In summary...I wouldn't go out of my way again to go here but given all things being equal, the servers were very good. As a final note...the bathroom was very clean & well maintained.

The food is great here. Get the karaage and waffles. So good…read more It's really quaint and very cute inside. Very chill. The staff is super friendly and nice.

This cafe has been on my list for so long! Finally decided to check it out. Since this place is so…read morebusy and it was a Sunday, we did have to wait about 30mins which was not bad. The place has limited seating, hence the wait time. The service was prompt and there was a variety of menu items to choose from. Ambiance was nice and cozy as well. The servers were also friendly. Ordered the Chashu Benny, Yuzu Miso Pancakes (weekend exclusive) with Yuzu Blueberry Sauce on the side, and the Miso Maple Cold Foam Matcha Latte. My favourite was the Benny! It was so tasty and the Chashu was cooked nicely. The pancakes were okay, we thought the Yuzu Miso sauce would be drizzled onto the pancake, but came on the side. The matcha was good but wished we could taste more of the miso maple foam, as it didn't really blend in, but the foam itself was delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for a brunch spot in that area!

We ordered takeout via uber eats. So I can only review the food…read more I ordered the pulled chicken soft tacos. They were amazing! The chicken was moist and very flavorful. Plenty of lettuce, sour cream and seasonings. The tortilla was soft and a bit sweet and it complimented the taco well. The fries were plentiful and actually calorie worthy. This place is on my list for our next trip to Toronto!

Classic southern bbq is what you'll find at pig out bbq. They've been serving it up since 2012. I…read moreshared the 6 rib dinner with a friend which came with a side (aka trimming), coleslaw, pickles and choice of dipping sauce. My side of choice was fries, can't go wrong with fries - they were crispy, a bit oily, made for good bbq eating. Coleslaw and pickles were standard - good but nothing stand out. Can't recall the dipping sauce but I appreciated that there was dipping sauce. The ribs are smoky but I can understand why they came with sauce because they aren't exactly lathered in any. Unlike saucier ribs I've had, these ribs feel a little drier so the sauce helps in that aspect. The meat was delicious and tender but I don't think this is my type of ribs - I guess I'm more of a saucy ribs girl. I would still recommend giving it a try if you'd prefer a smoky, drier rub!