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    The Old York Tavern

    4.4 (10 reviews)

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    Gnudi
    Troy P.

    This is a high energy restaurant with a cool upscale casual diner vibe. The staff is super friendly and attentive, and the chef is uber talented. Everything was delicious, but my favorite dishes were the boquerones and the gnudi.

    Interior - Sunday night
    Jen A.

    Our first time here, and I'm happy to report that I have a new favourite squash dish in Toronto! To be fair, I didn't already have one, but still-- this one came with the most wonderfully rich sauce, and it was terrific. I ate it with some of my fellow diner's fries, and together, this was a great pairing; I wish this dish came with fries on its own! Meanwhile, I'm sad to say that the burger was a miss; it was a bit burned on the outside, and very pink on the inside. Perhaps it was an off-night, since we came during a sudden rush. We would've ordered another entree, but the menu is quite limited. We were able to walk in without waiting, but the place soon filled up with groups, couples, and families. By the end of our meal, it was too hard to speak to each other, because the music and the fellow diners were so loud. I would try this place again; perhaps for brunch-- though the server said that sometimes, there's a 2-hour wait! Luckily, this place takes brunch reservations; a rarity in Toronto.

    Interior
    Reston S.

    Stopped by Old York Restaurant Tavern on a rainy day to catch up with some friends. It's a cozy spot with a classic diner vibe that's perfect for smaller groups (tables mostly suit parties of four or fewer). It does get busy, so arriving early is your best bet if you want a seat. The service was great, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We ordered the salmon breakfast and the classic breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, salad, and bread. The salmon was fresh and flavourful, while the classic plate was solid too. Personally, I prefer my scrambled eggs less runny, but that's just personal taste--it was still a satisfying meal overall. If you're after a laid-back brunch in a casual setting, Old York is a solid choice.

    French toast and classic breaky with fresh squeeze orange juice
    Alanna R.

    Such a good homey non pretentious vibe. Really good ingredients, everything is well cooked but doesn't break the bank. Menu has some unique stuff that makes you want to keep going back. Staff is also super nice and friendly. New fave spot and will be going back soon!

    Angie L.

    This restaurant features a rustic interior and comfort food, perfect for your next brunch spot (despite the higher price point). It was not too busy the day I went, but we waited for a while to be seated, to order, and also to pay- luckily I wasn't in a rush!! I ordered the bacon and egg breakfast plate (classic brunch dish) and tavern hash (braised beef and french potatoes) for brunch and thought they were both flavourful and filling. Although a little expensive, I would go back for the hash for a special occasion!

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    Came here for happy hour and got the bar seats for two quickly…read more Service wise, it could've been better. We waited about 15 mins till we got our orders in. Noticed there weren't much staffs and one staff were pouring 4 beers at once. We ordered the queen bee pizza, 2 tuna tacos and two mules. The passionfruit mule was good. The raspberry was not as bad. The pizza was worth the happy hour, and it was good. We wish we didn't get the tuna tacos because it was smaller than what we expected. I didn't realize there was rice in the taco and just a little bit of tuna on top. Ambiance was loud and busy.

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    17 Tiles - K2 Peak, Hawaiian Wave, Noman's Land Rose mocktails
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