Loved the atmosphere, the dive bar-esque quality to it. The beer selection was good and the back patio was an amazing surprise. Oh, and check out the fantastic painting near the bathrooms. read more

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I had the greatest mussels of all time here last night. Seriously. Good food, good tunes, nice servers, Waupoos on tap... I dig it! Lots!! read more

I love this place. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, the back patio is the perfect summer hang out and to top it all off, the food is amazing. I'm not going to lie - I do like to go here for first dates, second dates and then fourth or fifth dates. The atmosphere is so chill and feels like being at home. Exposed brick on one side and that good ol' 80's wood panelling on the other. Just like Mom's, right? If the guys I bring here are down to earth, good to the servers and appreciate the atmosphere, then they're a keeper in my books and might make it to date 2 or 3, and if they're lucky, they'll get to come back for date 5 :) I also feel safe here, so if the guy I'm meeting up with turns out to be a weirdo, I can get rid of him pretty easily and then come back and have a drink and talk it over with the bartender. So ladies, this is a great place for a blind date or some online meet ups. My girlfriends and I love to come here for brunch too. In the summer we've been known to spend hours on the patio, and the servers are great - the food is tops too, but the people really make it! The menu is perfect, not too much that it's overwhelming and some unique choices to spice it up a bit. It's never the same twice. For breakfast I love the Breakfast Sammy and for dinner, try the Breaded Chicken with Mac and Salad. Delish! read more

5 stars because 3 Speed introduced me to the Danzig Donkey and Danzig Donkeys have enlivened many events around here. This is a nice little spot. Also sparkly. Good outdoor space in the back. 3 Cheers 3 Speed. read more

Finding a brunch spot on a weekend is always a fun game for me. While I'm willing to wait up to 2 hours, my dining companions are usually not. After option 1 didn't work out, we decided on Three Speed for brunch. Since it's a tad west, we figured it wouldn't be too busy. We guessed right and scored a seat on their patio right away. The patio furniture wasn't great, but for the short time we were there, it served its purpose. The coffee (large bodum) was excellent - well, if you like thick, strong coffee, which I do. The grapefruit juice was just okay. The serving is small. Food was incredible. The majority of the group ordered the scramble of the day. It was everything I could have hoped for in a brunch: not too eggy or carby, hot and served in smallish bite-sized pieces, vegetables were involved, savoury (not sweet). A few in the crew followed-up with the cinnamon coffee cake for dessert. This was the star of the show. I expect most coffee cakes to be dry (i.e. make you choke), but this one was moist. The only issue with this place was our waitress. She was kinda not great. It was a challenge to get her attention each time. She definitely wasn't interested in serving us. Luckily, we weren't in a hurry that day. Note: you cannot order the Monte Cristo at brunch! read more

Three speed is my favourite any time of day! The specials are always interesting and delicious and the ingredients are fresh. I especially like adding smoked trout to my eggs benny or on the side of my omelette. I also really like their selection of local craft beer. I don't find the place pretentious at all. The servers are pros and usually very friendly, even during a rush of brunch-goers. I highly recommend Three Speed! read more

Bloordale/ Bloorcourt is slowly becoming a mecca for great bars with cool vibes. Three Speed is no exception. I've gone dozens of times for brunch. The standard Bacon and Eggs are pretty average, but they have different specials weekly which is what are the true stars. On a recent jaunt I had these out of the world baked eggs. They were in a tomato sauce with spinach and cremini mushrooms. The portion was more than generous, in fact as I write this my mouth is watering thinking of it. Apparently they also make one of the better caesars in the city, you can't take my word for it because I can't do clamato juice, looking at other patrons drinks, it looks good. Coffee comes by half or full bodum, which is perfect for sharing. They also have a really decent looking dinner menu, again I haven't had a chance to eat dinner there, but if brunch is any indication then it's probably awesome. I have also frequented Three Speed later in the evening for drinks. They have a decent selection of beer and it's pretty well priced for the neighbourhood. Another bonus for them is that they have a gorgeous back patio, complete with a wood burning oven and nice communal tables. There aren't too many patios in Bloordale / Bloorcourt so it's a nice addition to a slowly booming neighbourhood. read more

I've been here twice now, and both times this bar served up exactly what I was looking for: good beer and a laid-back vibe. I've sat at the bar, and the bartenders were great! Friendly but not in your face. I have also sat on the amazing, amazing patio. Even though there's a good amount of seating, it is prime seating. So it fills up fast. A last word, on the food -- it is good, and so cheap! read more

What a great find!! The outside of this restaurant is really not appealing, but since I just bought a bike from across the street and paid for parking, my friend and I decided to walk in just to check out what they have to offer. And WOW!!! With a cute terrace in the back and a neat little menu, we gave them a shot and they did not disappoint. The waiters are pretty cool and laid back. We ordered a Belgian beer and a Strongbow along with the linguine w/mushroom & sausage and the fried chicken with mac&cheese. Yummmza!!! They are generous with their ingredients in each portion and everything is reasonably priced!!! I highly recommend this joint, especially an evening on the terrace!! The only nuisance is people chain smoking next to you while you're trying to enjoy a meal. One or two before or after the meal, I can understand. After all you are free to do what you want. But chain smoking in a restaurant.... Not very considerate, that's all!! read more

Pretty patio - if you're a smoker. I felt like I was in the Horseshoe back in the go-go 80s. Blech. Food - the salads are always overdressed. They are soaked and wet with uninspired dressings. The steak was average. The bright spot was the salmon on the salad - well seared and juicy. Too bad it was "Atlantic," which invariably means "Farmed." Last word: COCKROACH. After we'd moved inside because the smokers were literally lighting one cigarette off another like a leg kick sequence in a Busby Berkeley chorus line, the COCKROACH ambled right up to my friend's elbow, perambulated along the bar, and then went in search of beer. UGH. Also, COCKROACH. read more

An intimate space in the main building with a big patio outside. The Mac and Cheese was really good, but the beer prices were a bit high ($8.25 for a Guinness). Only two servers working, so hard to get a hold of anyone. Our waitress wasn't very polite. I was sitting for about twenty minutes before I could get my order in. I know it's a small thing but our wine servings were all over the map. Sometimes we'd get half the glass we did last round. I have no idea what they'd consider a glass of wine. Another small detail that might bother others less than it did us, but they can't split the bill. Always fun to reach back to your high school math to figure out your share and tip. I know I already said this, but the Mac and Cheese was really good. read more

'Have been a big fan of Three Speed since we moved to the Blansdowne 'hood about 2 years ago. It's a super place! I love the fact that the base menu is simple, well-priced and that daily specials are a bit adventurous. If you are a fan of macaroni and cheese, order the breaded chicken with mac and salad ($12) - you won't be disappointed. No soggy noodles and nameless cheese, here. It's a side, but flavourful and satisfying. Another good standby are the mussels ($9). Always fresh and a generous serving. Staff are friendly. Crowd is locals. Come for dinner and stay for many delicious pints of Stratford Pilsner :) read more

Very surprised when i first stumbled upon Three Speed near Bloor and Dufferin. This cozy and unsuspecting bar is free of the pretentious attitude that seemingly comes with this neighborhood. Having a great selection of beers on tap and a simple but delicious food menu, I'm drawn to Three Speed every time I'm in the area. read more

This is a good place. I found it online as a good place to take a date. So I went there on a first meeting with a woman and it had a nice atmosphere. The music was pumping but not so loud where I had to yell. And a slightly hipster crowd didn't dampen the evening. The service was good overall and the menu selections were very cool. They also had a very good selection of beer on tap and my favourite pint: Mill Street Tank house. I liked the black bean dip with cheddar cheese rather than your overdone three cheese dip. Although I wasn't planning on eating, I was hungry and I enjoyed the dip a lot. This tasted very good and the chips seemed to be cut in-house which is another bonus. I would totally go back to 3 Speed and try their other menu items. Another bonus is they have a nice patio in the back. I planned to sit there but it was packed. The fact the whole place was pretty full on a Wednesday night shows how good this place is. So, yeah, come here and enjoy some good food, tunes and alcohol. On another note, I paid for the evening and she didn't take out her purse. I guess it was a date afterall! read more

I'm going to try to express how much I loved this place. (I guess this shouldn't be a surprise, given my love affair with the Communist's Daughter. The two share the same owners.) ATMOSPHERE First of all, if you're looking for an awesome patio to host a big group AND that serves decent food (i.e. NOT standard pub grub), this is the place. It even has a woodburning fireplace that they'll fire up in the evenings, which is really nice when the weather is still crisp in the spring or beginning to cool down in the fall. Inside, there's exposed brick and quaint little wooden tables and chairs. On one of the exposed brick walls is a faded sign reading THREE SPEED. Not sure if this is a remnant of the venue's past days as a bike shop, but I like to think so. There are fairy lights that tastefully line the back of the bar, and in the evening candles flicker on the tables creating an intimate, and potentially romantic (depending on the company you're keeping), vibe. If I were looking for a great date spot, this would be great for a third or fourth date (or for date night for established couples). There tend to be several couples in the evening doing just that, but this place also caters to the after-work crowd - think more academic, non-profit, or yupster types rather than suits. There's also live music on Mondays and Tuesdays, and a DJ spins oldies on Wednesdays. FOOD The food is delicious. And the menu's conducive to groups who want to order family style, with a few sharing platters. I know there's a party platter that included Portuguese sausage, gouda, and olives among other things. That was a hit once with a group of us just wanting some snacks to share. But the menu changes, so maybe call ahead to check what's available the evening you want to go. I also love the samosas here, and all the mussels are delicious, but I prefer the lime and coriander variety. Guys tend to love the portabello reuben. Also, in keeping with its name, the menu is split into three 'speeds' (or categories) of high, medium, and low, depending on both price and portion size, so all budgets can work here. Another nice touch is tax is included in the prices quoted on their menu. DRINKS There's a good selection of both beer and wine, and there are always specials found under the menu entitled 'Drinkies' by the bar. NEGS? The only slight drag perhaps is it's a bit removed from popular nightlife districts, but the cab ride from Bloor and Lansdowne is really not long to Ossington or any of the Dundas, Queen, or King strips. (So totally affordable.) Or if you're out on a summer's eve, it could be a nice walk or bike ride to any of those areas later. (OR - just imagine!- you COULD consider staying at Three Speed all night...) BOTTOM LINE At any rate, I love this place and hope to find somewhere similar now that I've left the fair city of Toronto. Just go here. And once you realize you want to thank me, hit me up on yelp and I'll send you my mailing address where you can send me a handwritten Thank You note with a polaroid of you and your date or group basking in the delightful enclave that is Three Speed. Or you could write them an outstanding Yelp review. Take your pick. read more

Went here recently for the first time in a long time and was really impressed with the patio! Last time I was at Three Speed they just had some lawn chairs taking up space on a slab of concrete, but now they have a full-blown outdoor area with lots of tables and a fireplace! A very great overall atmosphere. read more

This was one of my favourite places but they recently changed the menu and the service is insanely bad. They messed up the order on the table next to us and it took 20 minutes for them to bring the right meal to the person while the other person just sat there with their food getting cold. Then our waiter took 40 minutes to come take our order and then the food took 30 minutes to come out and my partner never even got his main. It was all and all a ridiculous time and I am so sad that I can't go back there cause I really did used to like it. read more

Friday 7ish, patio was full and was told there's a line, so we sad inside. It was a lovely cozy place with a cool brick wall and twinkle lights. It's kinda dark, pretty intimate atmosphere. Really enjoyed my Blood Brother (guava sour), a delightful sour and fruity taste. It got really loud at the end of the night though! I would come back here again read more

New in town, and ate at this great place, and had to mention it. The backyard patio is the best I have seen in this new and up and coming gentrification area!! The food was good, and the suds (beer) was fresh out of the tap too. I would say the line up into this place is a good sign, except if you are in line!!!! read more

The Three Speed is my home away from home. It is a bar, a restaurant, and a meeting place. The Three Speed is where I take my out-of-town friends when they're visiting, where I hang with my Toronto friends, and where I go when life's boring and I want to see some friendly faces. Also: it's a great date spot. The staff are lovely. They are attentive and often against superior numbers -- let's face it, the joint is rammed every day. (I've heard people complain about them, but those people probably have never worked in a restaurant or bar before.) The vibe is good and, if you're a people-watching type, interesting. The food is great and prepared with care and skill, and the menu, whose specials change daily, incorporate a lot of interesting ingredients. Whenever I'm stuck for something to eat for dinner I go there, and, whether I nosh on their always-excellent burger or any of other quality (and well-priced) items on their menu (the kitchen/deli/cheese plate is an incredible deal), I'm always satisfied. In a short while, The Three Speed has become a neighbourhood institution; I cannot think of my 'hood without it there. And, frankly, I don't want to. read more

Delicious sandwiches, cozy atmosphere, and a nice selection of taps. Very reasonably priced for the area but what earns this place 5-stars in my books is the service. Friendly staff, quick service, and when they make a mistake, they certainly acknowledge the error and do everything to make it right (unlike a particular other restaurant I had the unfortunate luck of visiting - read my other reviews, you'll see it . . . .). Not only did the server make the order right, he also comp'ed the first drink, no arguments, no question, no fuss, no muss. Now this is a place I would go back to and a place I recommend to my friends. read more

I like this spot, it's really chilled out and friendly, plus they have Strongbow on tap. It looks a lot like the basement in the house I grew up in... wood panelling, old furniture., low lighting. It was just missing the stucco ceiling and thick red wall to wall. The Hubster and I came here for a Friday night date. You had to go to the bar to get your drink, but it meant that no one was going to disturb you, so I was fine with that. Apparently the patio is nice. It's close to a subway and a 30 minute walk home, so we'll probably be hitting this place a few times this summer. read more

Located a few blocks west of Dufferin Station. In the dark this place is easy to miss because the signage isn't great, but i'm sure glad I found it! This is a super cute little bar with excellent food. Think wood, exposed brick, craft beer, and mussels. Actually, I didn't order the mussels, but they sure looked good. I had a portobello ruben and it was delish - the perfect mix of cheesy-mushroomy goodness on rye toasted just right. NOM. Topped it off with 3 ciders and I was set for the night. Most menu items were around $8 or $10, which seemed reasonable for the quality. The fancier beer and cider was around $7.50, which seems pretty standard. Mind you, the service was pretty terrible. i'll forgive them because it was busy (although it was a Wednesday night... I can't imagine what a Friday or Saturday night would have been like). But at one point I really wanted to leave, but I couldn't because I could not locate my waiter... it was 45 minutes before we were able to flag him down. read more

This has somehow become my go to brunch/afternoon drinking place. They have really good breakfast specials and are always offering something new and yummy. The standard brunch menu is good too. I'm not a fan of their dinner menu. The only vegetarian options are crazy cheesy/oil sandwiches and its just a bit heavy for me unless I'm really in the mood for oil. They have a great back patio and its great place for for a date night or drinks with friends. Other pluses - they do split bills - hassle free! read more

I can't offer a five-star review because I didn't eat at Three Speed, but everything else seemed top notch. The bartender told me it used to be a Vietnamese karaoke bar, but you wouldn't know it from the cozy restoration they've pulled off, exposing an entire brick wall, installing comfortable booths and even setting up an old Electrolux vacuum to house the beer taps. The music on a Monday night was of the folk/roots variety, the selection of beers was outstanding and there was plenty of room. It really appears they have made no mistakes. Next time, I'm trying the food! read more

I'm torn between 3 and four stars on this one. I'm going with 3 for now, but if experience justifies it, I'll upgrade this review. The Three Speed is a block from my summer Toronto digs, so it earns points for convenience. Met some girlfriends there for brunch last weekend, and was impressed with some things, not with others. Impressive: The food was delicious. All of us really really enjoyed what we ordered, which included 2 different Eggs Bennies (mine with smoked trout!), a french toast, and a special sandwich. I also really liked how they kept the menu brief but interesting. I hate being overwhelmed by choice, and would far rather fewer choices with a higher likelihood of everything being good. This menu had everything it needed, nothing more. The one negative thing I can say about the food was that the toast under my poached eggs was a bit too soggy, like some of the water from the pan had made its way to my toast. I expect this to happen when I make a benny at home, but ideally it's not part of an eating out experience. That said, this did not impact my ability or desire to wipe my plate entirely clean. I also thought the patio out back was just charming, which certainly went a long way to make up for the following (or at least make it more bearable). Not Impressive: The service and the wait. Our server seemed like a nice enough person, she certainly wasn't rude or impatient. But she was forgetful, and seemed run off her feet. Our food took forEVer. She entirely forgot one of my friends' juice. She brought coffees, but took another 20 minutes to bring out cream and sugar. Now, I don't blame our poor server for any of this. She kept apologizing and saying they were really busy. Well, ok, but it's not that big a place, and it's Sunday brunch. Presumably they're busy every week? Why not hire an extra cook and an extra server for Sunday brunch, so that people can get their food in a reasonable amount of time, and the existing server isn't run ragged? Now, maybe they just happened to be shorthanded - only a return visit or two can prove that. But if they were, I wish they'd just said something. If you can't give your usual level of service for some reason, far better to say "one of our staff is sick" and earn my sympathy, than tell me it's busy like that's some kind of rare occurrence. A good restaurant, or bar, or business of any kind, ought to be able to handle busy. read more

Pretty great small plate menu. The Chicken and Mac cures hangovers, which is convenient considering you're sitting in a bar. A very extensive beer & bourbon selection. And out back? Shangri-la! But shhh don't tell. Good music and great clienele. Very much a gem in the Bloorcourt area. *BONUS* Stones throw from a Taco Bell. LIVE MAS. read more

Three Speed is my favorite hangout spot since I've moved to the Dovercourt village. The staff is great and the back patio is awesome during the summer. Have the mussels!! They're great and cheap! I like the beer selection, and the desserts (especially the coffee brownies, I really cannot have enough). read more

Great ambience. Made my friends jealous when they saw the pics. Charming wood stove. My sandwich was amazing. They must have toasted the bread with olive oil. My friends burger was good but he won't get it with blue cheese next time. Thanks for a great time! read more

Exterior is unassuming. Not coy, not aloof or minimal, just naturally humble. Everyone inside seemed relatively attractive. Accommodating bar service, though I do remember the bartender walking me to the end of the bar to take my order. A small disclaimer. The thing I remember the most, aside from a $7.75 draught cider that back home would cost $4.50, was the heat. It was unbearably hot inside. I understand that Toronto is cold, but this was certainly overkill. Either way, I had a good time with my friends. read more

Great back patio with loads of outdoor seating, solid beer selection, and interesting menu. However, the food was not quite right. The mussels came with white toast instead of fries (an odd combination) and the coconut sauce was so watery that the bread was not worth dipping into it. The salmon was OK but definitely not fresh or wild. It was $10. In my view, Three Speed should stick to simpler offerings such as sandwiches (which they seem to do well) and steer clear of "fancier" food items. The service was fine but there was definitely an annoying element of hipster/too-cool/a tad rude. Minus one for that. Why not smile? Why not be polite? I would return for the outdoor patio. read more

Saturday night and I was out with a couple of girlfriends, after much deliberation as to where to go, we decided to stay around my friends neighbourhood and ended up at Three Speed for drinks. The bar was pretty busy and they were serving meals...I met my friends a little later so I did not have dinner here but the food looked good. I am floating between a 2 and 3 star rating, just because the service was not that great but did get better. First off it took our server about 20 minutes to come over, I was just going to go to the bar myself when she did, she then promptly forgot my drink and i had to end up asking her for it again. In all fairness she was extremely apologetic and did not charge me for that drink. Once the place was quieter, the service got a lot better so I have bumped up to a 3 star. I actually really liked the atmosphere of this place, it wasn't too loud either. Will I go back, most definitely I need to do brunch here! read more

Three Speed is a cute place on the south side of Bloor near Dufferin. They eschew any high-brow-ness, hoity-toity-ness, or trend following. It's a place instead to relax, meet your friends, and have fun. It manages to be "home style" while still feeling fresh. At the bar, there is an impressive selection of domestic and local beer, both in bottles and on tap. Not many imports -- eg, no Belgians etc... completely in keeping with the style of the place. There are also mixed drinks, but your martini will not come in a martini glass, but just an ordinary glass. I didn't try anything from the kitchen, but it looked like fairly standard pub fare. There is plenty of seating inside and at the bar, and there's also a cute backyard patio. Overall, a solid institution. read more

A diamond in the rough. I was expecting to find a hole in the wall, but Three Speed was a pleasant surprise. Although hard to find, you really have to look out for this place. The ambiance: nailed it. Casual, romantic, cozy, candles, and twinkle lights. It feels like your grandparents living room, just dimmer and with a lot more younger people sipping beer and wine. They have a patio, but it was raining so we couldn't enjoy it. The food: Fried chicken and mack and cheese was excellent, the chicken was crispy, the Mac was cheesy and cooked aldente, with a side of balsamic salad and a pickle! The Monte Cristo sandwich was encased in fried scrambled egg.... OMG Heaven. The Drinks: They have various craft beers and wines to choose from to whet your whistles. The waitresses were friendly and fast, and accommodated our party for seating. Even on a Tuesday night, the place was jammed. read more

I went to Three Speed for the first time for brunch with a few friends. I was the last to arrive, but it took quite awhile for us to get someone's attention to take our order. I ordered a caesar and their eggs benedict with peameal bacon. The caesar was delicious, spicy and with good garnish. I was impressed. It was a nice day out so we got to enjoy their back patio. I did get a chance to scope out the inside which also looked great. I was pretty underwhelmed by my food. I have had better eggs benedict. It was not bad, but I will probably not order it again. Though I was unimpressed by the brunch, I will probably come back for dinner and drinks. The dinner menu looked great and the beer selection was pretty solid. Plus, as I said before, I am a big fan of the atmosphere. read more

Went for brunch with friends and enjoyed the charming hole in wall feel it has. The bunch menu was very small (and hand written) but the prices were great! The three others at my table seemed to enjoy their individual variety of eggs benny and french pressed coffee. I don't eat eggs or drink coffee so I am probably the worst brunch guest ever. I had yogurt and granola with toast (which was lovely) because it was the only "non-egg" entree on the menu. read more

It's a good place. Nothing is great, nothing is bad. It's a fixture, everyone knows it, few love it. It's reliable--you know what you're going to get, and what you're not going to get. I think they're updating their beer menu, hopefully for the better. read more

Pluses - great beer, good food, good bar staff Minuses - no wifi for us out of towners I've seen people slate the service but I can't see why, as the bar staff - Dana and another lady who didn't say her name - were awesome. Gave me great advice for the local area. Black been dip was great too. Only downside was the lack of wifi - that alone made me go elsewhere as I have no data plan in Canada. read more

I normally seek out more casual based pubs and restaurants. I heard about the laid back feel of this bar on bloor so i thought i would give it a shot. The beer selection was tasteful, and the bar created my kind of scene.... Maybe i just went on the severs off day?... between the service and the casual comfort food, i left the establishment feeling like i had to go to another. Not bad, just not great. read more

Although, I needed some help from Google Maps to find Three Speed. Walking through the restaurant to their back patio was like finding a secret garden. Those who found the "secret garden" seemed to be the upmost interesting and unique individuals adding to allure of Three Speed. Great selection of beer to add to the experience. read more