I love this place. I used to come here years ago, and moved away. I just moved back and was delighted to see that it was still here, with its insanely large list of rare and delicious beers from Belgium, Holland, Germany and beyond! I've only been back for 3 weeks and I've already been 3 times. And sent several people to this place. So far, we've tried various draft and bottled beers, and have had their schnitzel and poutine. During the day, it is disconcertingly quiet, but I was really happy to see that on a Friday night it was absolutely packed with "young" people (Millennials and Gen Z), and everyone seemed to be having a great time. I will be back often, but will restrain myself from posting too often lol. read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Food: We came here for dinner before attending an event in the area. Hubby ordered the special of the day which was a chicken wrap with french fries. He also ordered chicken drumsticks. I got the Redeemer burger with fries. The fries tasted good but they were a little too greasy. I think they didn't allow the oil to drain long enough. The burger was good but I didn't like the bun. I'm picky! LOL. Hubby said his chicken wrap & fries were delicious. Service: We had a young guy as our waiter & he had an interesting accent that I couldn't place. Hubby asked him & turns out he's from Kazakhstan. He was impressed that hubby guessed his accent right. LOL. Anyway he was really great with taking care of us. He got our drinks & orders in quickly. Our main dishes also came out quicker than I thought it would. He was very nice. Ambiance: Given this is an old building the layout is a bit odd. I heard the building was a former funeral home. Anyway, there are three small rooms for dining. The bar is at the back of the middle room & it looked like it was on a raised level. The decor is medium tone wood tables, club chairs and upholstered banquette seating. They try to make the most of the space but the club chairs take a lot of room. So when the bar is full it ends up being awkward to manouvere around everyone. Washrooms are downstairs. 3 stalls for women. It's a little run down but given the age of the building it's decent. We came back around 9.30pm for dessert after attending an event in the area & the bar was totally full. We had the belgian waffle with maple syrup. We had a lady for our waitstaff this time. She was nice but I think she felt a bit harried with all the customers. The only seats we could get were by the window & we were jammed in next to other people. It was pretty loud so we didn't hang around too long. But it was hard to get out of the spot we were in! We decided to pay the bill at the bar because it was so jammed. I wouldn't mind coming back when it's not busy. But if you don't like crowds or to be squished into a corner don't come after 7pm. read more

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I love this place! It's like a warm hug on a cold day. Been coming here for years and the beer selection is amazing! They have some good eats as well. Atmosphere is very welcoming and inviting! Close to the AGO and in the heart of downtown TO. read more

The menu and selection of beers, plus the decor, would have you believing this pub is in Germany or Belgium. The minimal service, would back that up. A wide variety of schnitzel and sausage on offer. However, French's Classic Yellow, the only mustard available when we visited, is not right condiment for Bavarian fare. read more

Beer intervention with an old pervert friend- . Really bad influence here. Day drinking and Belgium beer read more

Sin And Redemption - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The name of this place still cracks me up. It's right across the street from a Catholic church. We were at the church for wedding, and while the wedding party was taking pictures in the blazing sun after the ceremony, 3 of us went across the street, sat at one of the interior tables next to the open windows and catcalled the whole time while enjoying our ice cold Belgian beers. Great fun! read more

Sin And Redemption - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very attentive service! Reasonably priced suds. Excellent pub grub. Very clean, great music. Pool tables and darts available. Lots of seating. This is now my regular pub! read more

Sin and Redemption has become our go‑to spot after visits to the AGO. They have an excellent beer selection - Canadian, German, Belgian, and plenty more - so there's always something interesting to try. The food leans toward Germanic comfort classics, especially the different sausages that pair perfectly with a pint. Service is consistently good, and the view of the church across the street adds a nice touch of atmosphere. Nothing fancy, but a solid, dependable place we keep coming back to. read more

We were holidaying in Toronto Canada & on Sunday attended St Patricks church in McCaul Street. After leaving the service we noticed a pub nearby across the road aptly named Sin & Redemption. The time was nearing lunch & the hotel was our line of interest. The kitchen was open for the full hours of trading so we did not only have lunch but dinner as well in all the days we were in Toronto. The best choice in Toronto. Outstanding customer service, delightful food & plenty of beer choices. Drinking out of glasses that took our interest & remind us of an excellent holiday as we continue to drink from them at home. The Publican (owner) Atef goes the extra mile to help his customers. That extra mile has continued to stretch across continents to the land down under. Thank you Atef & bless your family & future. glass to show memory for life read more

Sin & Redemption is a sister pub to Town Crier, which I visited over the weekend and which served up some fantastic food and drink. S&R didn't disappoint, the schnitzel was amazing (with their curry sauce) - and the beer selection was likewise exceptional. Stuck with the on-tap Belgians - La Chouffe, Delirium. Nice way to end a Sunday! read more

Sin And Redemption - Delirium Tremens on tap, tasty... - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time coming here. My boyfriend used to come here all the time for drinks and food when he lived close by. We came during the weekday for an impromptu date night after having a baby since it was close by to Chinatown where did groceries. We got seated at the bar since it was quite busy. We ordered our drinks and food from the bartender. They were out of Guinness so I got something similar, another Irish stout beer and my partner got a beer as well. He got the chicken schnitzel with poutine and I got the burger with an upgraded poutine. My burger was a bit dry and flavourless but my bfs food was tasty with the peppercorn gravy. They've got lots of beer on tap from all over. It's a decent bar, if I'm in the area and craving bar food I'd possibly come back or find another place to check out read more

Looks like it would be a great place for a crisp beer in the summer time. We went on a rainy day after driving by earlier. I will say this waffle was the best I've ever had in my life. Idk how it was fluffy and crunchy at the same time, even after sitting in the syrup. So good! read more

Sin And Redemption - Belgian waffle with maple syrup. Also beer. - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my last visit to Sin and Redemption? Why? 1. The server placed my friend and I right next to the toilets. Yes, there was a fan there. But we would prefer sitting near the windows and there were definitely some empty tables by the windows since we wanted fresh air. Thankfully we got new seats. 2. The food was not good. I had the Nun's Pasta and my friend ordered steak with mashed potatoes. Yes we are aware of the fact that this is a pub, and that pub food isn't typically the best. However, Sin and Redemption is supposed to be a bit more "elevated" compared to other bars...we were disappointed to discover that the Nun's Pasta was rather bland, the steak lacked seasoning and that the mashed potatoes were not cooked properly. In fact, there were bits of potato skin in the mashed potatoes! That is a no-no. 3. Service was inattentive - almost purposely so. We kept looking in the direction of the servers huddled in the back corner (they were gossiping) to take our order/get more water/get our bill. Yes, our main server was busy. But shouldn't the other servers at least grab the attention of our main server so that we can get assistance? They would literally just look at each other and shrug whenever we would look in their direction. I finally had enough and asked "Can we get the bill!?" TWICE. 4. We were blamed when their credit card machines didn't work. My friend used her AMEX card (which does not have a limit) and she was told that their machines were compatible with AMEX cards. She had to try at least three times before she was able to actually able to pay. We were told that there was a wifi issue, but she still got blamed...why couldn't they have just owned up to the shoddy machines? They've already screwed up enough already. Why blame the customer and make things worse? If you're considering coming here for drinks, don't. Take your business elsewhere. There are plenty of nicer bars with better food and much better service. And I'm sure you won't get blamed for anything wrong that has nothing to do with yourself either. read more

I had been here pre-pandemic and everything was always pretty good, but went for brunch recently as was really disappointed with the whole experience. First of all, nobody checked or even asked about proof of vaccination when we arrived, which concerned me. I ordered the bacon and egg puff pastry (sunny side up egg) with a coffee, my friend ordered a burger. The coffee took a while, but it tasted fresh so I don't mind that too much but then the food also took about 30 minutes, and there were only 2 or three other tables seated. When it arrived mine was a waffle with a bunch of scrambled eggs on top and bacon on the side. I told the waiter it was the wrong meal so he said he "thought they were doing waffles for the puff pastry today" but he'd go check. This didn't make any sense to me but after waiting several more minutes he came back and confirmed, yeah they were subbing the waffle for the pastry and was that ok. By this point I was starving and we had timed tickets for the AGO so I didn't have time for a different meal and I said fine, but it's a really weird thing to do. When I turned to eat my waffle and eggs there was no butter, no salt and pepper, no syrup or anything, so I had to wait for those. By the time I was able to eat it was cold, and it wasn't what I ordered and I was really disappointed. My friend's burger was also burned. When the bill arrived, they charged me for the puff pastry even though the waffle breakfasts (which were also menu options) were cheaper. We had to run and I didn't have time to argue it. A small amount of communication: telling me they didn't have what I ordered and could I choose something else, would have been so easy but instead they gave me a completely different meal and tried to pass it off as mine without saying anything. Overall the whole experience was weird and unenjoyable, and I won't be going back. read more

Walking along McCaul towards Baldwin to meet up my Yelp eating friends... Thinking of having a coffee at TAN. Then when I saw the open windows semi patio setup of Sin & Redemption.... I changed my mind since a beer is always better than a coffee after a long working day?! Tables are set up really close together, but does look quite comfy and intimate. After I squeezed into one of the tables closed to the open windows, I was excited to check out their great selections of import beers. Sadly both Fruehli and Sir Perry both not available.... as I was looking for something light and refreshing to celebrate the few last glorious day of the warm weather..... The waiter recommended Somersby Apple Cider ($6.60) the only cider they have on the menu. Since I was here in the early evening for a pre dinner drink on a Saturday. the place was not too busy and the crowd was a lot more mellow. I definitely will be back again to try out other beers on the menu, the prices are really reasonable and the services are fast and friendly! Cheers!!! read more

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Pubby Moule frites are below average Not a lot of flavor No bowl to receive the shells, sliced supermarket kielbasa and soggy fries Refreshing beers Come for the brew read more

Sin And Redemption - Belgium moule frites - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I dropped by for a drink as I was passing by so this review doesn't apply for food. The draft beer selection is impressive and with a lot of Belgian brands being represented. I am a Delirium Tremens fan and usually order it whenever I see it on draft. The staff was nice and friendly and I was here on a weekday around lunch time. The windows there open out all the way so a nice way to get a patio feel in summer. The place was nearly empty but I can see it getting busy in the evenings. I will come back for food as the menu looked tempting. Update Jan 2014. Came back for food this time. The grub here is unfortunately a sad side show to the impressive beer selection. We had the fries (decent), Mussels (average), Flat Bread (poor) and a Salmon Wrap (poor) The seating area does get congested as the furniture make it overwhelming. All said and done half star deducted so 3.5 Stars, read more

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BOTTOM LINE: Before microbreweries and "beer culture" were a thing, there was Sin & Redemption. The stars in this review aren't about the food (never once ordered here), the decor (it's age is clearly showing) or the service (which is adequate), but about the history and staying power of this place in a city bursting of a new microbrewery of the week. I've been coming to Sin & Redemption for over 10 years before I even knew about Yelp and certainly before there was a "beer culture" in the city. It's mainstay are the Belgium beers, which can still be scarce in the city. Their selection in this matter is far and wide and never disappointing (e.g., the Grand Cru Rodenbach, La Trappe Tripel and Quadrupel are my faves). There is also fair selection of various German and Eastern European beers to round things out. These guys have definitely carved a niche for themselves and I would highly recommend swinging by here whenever you in the mood for some of these beers. read more

Quieter than the other pub around the corner.... Bartender was a bit grumpy, that's fine... We all have our days.. Beer I wanted was not available.... 110 beers and mine NA. SUCH IS LIFE read more

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A great cozy spot for a cold beer and good conversation with some friends. They have an extensive beer list that's many pages long and the servers are knowledgeable enough about them to provide an educated recommendation, if you're unsure about what to get. Whether you're looking for a beer from Belgium or an Ontario brew, this spot has it a lot to offer! I've only ever had small bites here (charcuterie board and fries) so I can't say that this would be good a spot for a full meal, given that there's so many other excellent restaurants within walking distance. Ambiance is rather dim, with cushy seats that's perfect for a date but the space is large enough to accommodate groups too. read more

We had supper this evening at Sin & Redemption. It was nice to sit by the window When we got there, my friend, Monica, was drinking a Liefmans Fruitesse that looked like fun so I had one too! Yum! I ordered Indian Style Chicken Curry. It was okay. Gord ordered a Judas' Kiss Chicken Breast Sandwich with a salad. They put fries on it by mistake but Matthew, our server, was quick to bring him the side salad. He liked the pesto sauce but thought the bun was too big for the chicken. He said he'd get it again, though. Sin & Redemption has a great beer selection and Mark and Gord had fun trying different ones. Matthew took good care of us. read more

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This is a traditional pub, so come for the drinks, but don't bother with the food. No disrespect to A & W (because I like it there), but I could have had a much better burger and fries for far less... The schnitzel was bland, slathered with a slice of ham and a layer of tasteless cheese. The chicken wrap was less than food court quality. Even the fries, which were supposed to be "Belgian", were just cold and tasteless. The prices were standard, service fine, and the atmosphere comfortable. read more

Pretty spacious - was able to seat a party of 8 quickly - and with a clean decor, not too loud. Has a *very wide variety* of beers from across Europe, on tap. I ended up getting a pint of Stiegl (from Austria), which I quite enjoyed. A solid location for chilling and chatting with friends, especially if you're curious with beer. read more

I had a Rikorderlig Cider and it was the best cider I ever had! The place is a European(German) style pub with a rotating tap menu. We tried their 8 different beers and ciders. Everything was just too good. The ambience is romantic and quiet, its a good place to hang out if you want to talk. I did not like the food menu much, well nothing much for vegetarians and nothing appealing. But you go to a pub for beer! :) read more

Wonderful bar with one of the finest beer and liquor selections available in the city. The food is good and they provide traditional Belgian and Dutch cuisine. When I wanted a certain whiskey they didn't have on the shelf they walked next door to their other bar and got it for me. With service like that it would be hard to imagine that they have any sins to confess. The only thing I could possibly complain about was the higher than should be expected number of fruit flies who joined me for my meal. That said, if the flies had perhaps eaten their fair share of my food then the schnitzel might not still be sitting in my belly like a brick the next morning. read more

Great place if you're looking for a selection of beers to try from, but wouldn't recommend coming here for a full meal! First off, the hostess who greeted us at the table was quite unfriendly and rude! Thankfully she didn't end up being our server (who ended up being very nice!!) We came here with the intention of grabbing dinner and ordered their smoked salmon flat bread and an order of muscles. Unfortunately they had a bad batch of muscles that day, so they weren't available for order (glad they were honest about that at least!). We couldn't find anything else on the menu that appealed to us so just stuck with the one appetizer and ordered a radler. Smoked salmon flat bread- consisted of smoked salmon, Brie, capers and tomatoes. Overall a nice appetizer but I wish the salmon was sliced instead of diced as the meat kept falling off the flat bread and making a mess. I realized that they might be dicing the smoked salmon so that the tomato can be disguised - makes it look like you're getting a lot of salmon! I also wish there was more Brie, I think they could have used this to their advantage to help bind the toppings but unfortunately the Brie also kept falling off. Despite all the ingredients falling off and being a bit difficult to eat, it was decently tasty but I don't think I would ever come back for this. (3/5) read more

Sin And Redemption - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has awesome vibes for a drink and has a great extensive drink menu. Friendly staff as well. Can't wait to try their food as they have some interesting options. read more

A group of friends decided to meet here tonight for a drink. I have always known about this place because I often go to Margarita's and Konnichiwa up the street. Anyway, when I found out that we were meeting here, I was stoked because I really wanted to check out this establishment. The pricing at S & R is very reasonable; I'm a huge fan of Fruehli (no umlaut capacity on my computer... I think, anyway) and it cost me $5.60. I have been to quite a few establishments that serve this strawberry flavored beer and I think this is the lowest price that I have seen. As mentioned by previous posters, there is a variety of beers to choose from. My server said today that I could choose from 34 different beers. I was impressed! S & R also serves food, which is a plus if you have not eaten before coming here. My friend ordered the poutine... with a twist! Instead of your regular gravy, this poutine had curry. It was delicious and I definitely want to recreate it at home. The service was excellent. Our server was always available to take our order. He had an impeccable memory given the fact that he was serving 12 people. All in all, I will be back and highly recommend that you check this place out. read more

Beer lovers rejoice- there's plenty for you to choose from at Sin & Redemption! As for me...I'm not so much a beer lover (and even less so when 7 months pregnant). I asked them for a lemonade and they responded they didn't have it. So instead I asked for a shirley temple. They had that, but the shirley temple they brought to me tasted an awfully lot like a lemonade. Interesting. As for my meal I ordered the cheesy flat bread. It was tasty, but really just bread topped with cheese. I'm pretty sure I could make this at home and my skills in the kitchen are quite limited. It was pretty crowded on a Wed night so if you're a beer lover you may want to join the fun. read more

Our server Dante was SO handsome and charming!! Drinks were delicious!! Will be returning soon

Sin and Redemption is the upscale sister of the Village Idiot Pub. Located right next door, S and R offers a just as impressive beer selection with a focus on imports. Food attempts to be upscale but sadly disappoints. Lots of seating and a very friendly staff. Obligatory Title Pun: SIN the food isn't better. Beer its only REDEMPTION. Menu Readability: Good. Separate menu for drinks, with cute names for martinis. We need more cute names for martinis. Need to mention: Consider yourself lucky if served by the likes of Ryan Thomas. What this place teaches me about myself: Why go to a place with such amazing beer selection and drink Stella? Because I can, assholes. read more

Sin And Redemption - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They have a wide range of beers including Fruli, which is this belgian fruity beer that doesnt even taste like beer for people who arent much of a fan of the traditional beer taste. The thing to rave about here are their fries. They have belgian type fries with a special gravy, yum. Also they have an indian curry type fries that I tried a few bites of, equally delicious. They also serve burgers, mussels, and a wide range of other gastropub type food. Convenient location after you browse the museum nearby and is hungry for some casual pub food. Service was okay here. read more

Sin And Redemption - Belgian poutine, nuns pasta, diwali mussels - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place gets downgraded one star. I came here for brunch yesterday with Theresa W. and another friend. I definitely definitely ordered the salmon eggs benny, then stated that I'm allergic to dairy, though I still eat butter (which normally makes hollandaise safe). When the server brought our food she gave me the salmon with spinach salad, covered in grated cheese. I told her it was the wrong thing, and she offered to bring me the eggs benny, but later told me that the hollandaise has milk in it (what?!). We agreed that I would take the original dish she gave me, but with a new cheeseless salad. The salad was fine, but the salmon was overcooked and incredibly dry, and not because it was reheated (it was cold by this time). This place is really really great for beers and relaxing, but I don't think I'll order food here again. read more

I went here for dinner with a couple friends and warned the server that I am horrifically allergic to gluten and yeast. I warned her multiple times that I had this allergy and she said I could "probably have a salad or... a salad?" It didn't inspire confidence, but I figured she might be new. I hoped that the menu could provide some helpful information but it was difficult to read (because they are printed with a background) and it provides NO allergy information. I ordered a steak with a veggie - warning my server again of my allergy, which she kind of shrugged off. Sure enough I've been sick as hell since leaving the restaurant. It ruined my night and I will be sick for weeks from their negligence. NEVER GO HERE if you have ANY dietary restrictions as they do not care. read more

We've been to S&R a couple times now at different times of the day and it seems like a pretty popular place (going by the fact that its always crowded). They definitely have a great collection of beers!! When we were there, our server Kenny was super friendly, sold us to their curry poutine! He described it as a new chapter in our life! LOL..He also got us a beer hat for Oktoberfest. Overall it was a fun evening. Their food is better than the quality of most bar food and they have an awesome selection of beers and spirits - what more can we ask for? :) read more

Sin And Redemption - Oktoberfest!! - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here around 6-6:30pm for dinner on a weekend. The whole place was empty and they seated us right beside a table of 3. We asked if we could move and they basically said no. We were hungry so we decided to stay and ordered some food and drinks. When the food came and they realized they couldn't fit all the plates on our table, they moved us to a bigger table. Now on to the menu. The beer selection was extensive and they have many interesting beers from around the world. The food menu was also quite extensive so you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. We had Belgian cheese croquette which I found pretty disappointing because I had better cheese croquette in the past. The grilled calamari was decent. The star of the show was the mussels which was delicious! I loved the white wine sauce. The food came out fast. The food was good considering the price. However, the service was poor. read more

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3.5 stars - Great International beer selection but lacking in smaller craft beer selections. As soon as I walked in I recognized some of the staff - they work on and off at the Town Crier pub. When our server brought the beer menu, I quickly realized it was largely the same as Town Crier. Turns out both pubs are under the same ownership. The pub is a little older than the Town Crier and is starting to show it's age. I do like that all the windows open up (like a garage doors) so the restaurant has a real open feel and a nice breeze in the summer. You have an interesting view of the church across the street and a broad mix of folks walking by. Service was fantastic. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and brought to a nice table by the large open windows. Our server was quick to take our multiple drink orders. Many beers on tap and arranged on the beer menu by Country. I enjoyed some Grimbergen, Maredsous Brune and Hacker-Pschorr lager. My fellow yelper ordered Fruli and Liefmans Fruitesse (yup - chick beers). Good selection of German beers. They had an excellent bottle selection of Belgian beers but nothing was in stock - I gave up after asking for four different beers. How could everything be out of stock? They loose one star here. I didn't try the food but it looked like average pub grub, maybe next time. Not sure I will be a regular here given that Thirsty and Miserable and Bar Hop are in close proximity and have much better craft beer options. PS - Crazy steep stairs to the washroom. Be careful if you had a few to many.... BK read more

Sin And Redemption - On the patio... - Pubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The servers here seem to forget that they're at work, and act as if you've broken into their home on a Friday night and are asking them to serve you. Several servers watched my group come in and sit down. After 15 minutes no one had come over to our table, despite being one of three groups in the whole place (a group of 5 servers all stood together leaning over counters and chatting or just generally staring at the walls). We kept attempting to make eye contact with them, which was made several times, just to be seen and ignored. Finally a server breaks away from the group, goes and stands near the front of the restaurant and stares at us. "This is it" I think excitedly, shes going to come over. Nope. She stands there and stares at us for five minutes. I made solid eye contact with this woman for 5 whole minutes while she stood there not moving, eyes glazed over in a daze. Eventually she remembers where she is, wanders over to us and asks "do you need something?" in a perplexed tone that suggests she doesn't understand why anyone who has come to a restaurant would want their order taken at some point. "Can...can we order?" I ask. "Oh. Yes" she says. And then proceeds to walk away without another word. 10 minutes later another server appears who actually takes our order, but service continued in that vein for the whole evening. To the servers here...y'all need to try going to work sober. read more

Seems like a place where a lot of university folks hang out. My party of 6 or so arrived at around 11pm on a Thursday in November, and it was rammed solid. A lot of chatter, yelling, party-ness, etc. We came simply for the imported beer, which as expected was a long list. I forgot what I ordered exactly, but it was definitely one of the more unique beers I've drank...and it actually tasted quite good. Service, however, was understaffed, and the fact there were simply too many people in the pub gave me a negative sense of ambience and experience overall. Come back during patio season, I'm sure it would be better. read more

The beauty of this place is that you can drink & have fun while redeeming yourself by silently praying to St. Patrick's Catholic Church right beside it. I guess this is how the restaurant has its name in the first place. Brilliant. I brought my date here for our dinner; I'd say the experience was pleasant in general. Although the food was spectacular (the French fries was impressive though), the great atmosphere did make up for it. We were sitting right beside the "window" that is not covered by glass, so it felt like we were actually dining at a patio. Guess what? I love patios and summer in Toronto - they are just so perfect, and Sin & Redemption will bring them together. read more