Toronto restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Woodbine Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Was a cold Sunday night so we thought we would pop in for some dinner and a drink. The food was excellent and the portions were quite fair. My partner got the beef dip, which is all I got a photo of, he said the au jus it came with was top notch. I got the hog town special, which was super tasty and the fires were excellent. The atmosphere and the decor is very “London” which is very cool and they have a lot of seating. It’s a very large bar and capable of hosting large parties. The only issue is the service kinda sucked. We sat at the bar and the women working was super nice but after she brought us our food she left for like 40+ minutes and the Uber Eats notification was going off for 20 minutes of it, the phone rang three times and like no one was around. I don’t know what this woman went to and I hope she is okay. She returned after about 40 minutes with a mop so maybe something held her up or something happened. We didn’t want to give her a hard time because who knows what happened - side work or an emergency. Want to be fair it really sucked having to listen to the Uber Eats ringing for the duration of our meal, it’s like really loud. Maybe that should be in the kitchen and not at the bar. Would come here again but wouldn’t sit at the bar.
Victoria L.T - 4 months ago

I absolutely loved my experience here from start to finish. The food was beyond amazing—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish tasted like it was made with real care and passion. The service truly stood out as well; the staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable and appreciated the entire time. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, which made the experience even more enjoyable. It’s one of those places where you can tell they genuinely care about both their food and their customers. I left feeling so happy and satisfied and already can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, great service, and an overall amazing experience.
Liberty Griffin - 4 months ago

This place completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The staff were attentive without being overwhelming and made sure everything was perfect. The food was incredible full of flavor, fresh, and obviously made with care. Every bite was better than the last. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, making it such an enjoyable place to sit, eat, and relax. You can really tell how much pride and passion goes into both the food and the service here. It was an amazing experience overall, and I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place that truly delivers
Julissa Madrid - 4 months ago

We celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday. It was absolutely phenomenal comfortable great space to throw a party.!!
Hilary Whitebread - 2 months ago

I really enjoyed my time at Firkin on Danforth! It was incredibly close to Woodbine Station, which was our group's meeting point, so it was just a quick 2-minute walk to the pub. I was here with a group of friends for dinner and we had the best time interacting with the staff, who were friendly and attentive. The food was great—I had their new Butter Chicken Flatbread and it was tasty and a fun twist on the standard options. I was also really impressed by the pricing; the portions were generous, and it felt much more affordable than many other spots in the East End. For cocktails, I really enjoyed the Superbuenos and my friends loved The Hurricane. There was plenty of variety on the menu to choose from. The evening crowd seemed lively and the music was a fun mix of genres with plenty of Millennial faves. We will definitely return for dinner or try their brunch soon. 5/5!
Brandon - 3 months ago

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Cute bar and the bartender was running the bar and our server. Service seemed to be a bit slow but it wasn’t overly busy so I can see why they probably only had 1 cook and 1 person running customer service. Regardless the bartender was nice and friendly. They had interesting flavours for wings but I found it wasn’t as amazing as I had expected. The large nachos were good and the jalapeños were fresh. The only thing is I felt it could’ve used a bit more lettuce but there was more than enough beef.
Marissa C - a year ago

Second visit was fantastic (July 23, 2025): had the hot and the gar par and it was an excellent combination. The wings are sauced and cooked perfectly. Once again Roberto is just the friendliest! My favourite wing spot in the city. Possibly the best wing sauces in the city. If you like hot and flavourful, this is the spot. They’ve got several options of hot (which are legitimately hot) and many other flavours. The prices are very reasonable and there’s a nice selection of drinks. Roberto, I believe was the bar man’s name, was extremely friendly and very nice explaining all the sauces and just chatting with us. Thursday night is open comic night so just keep that in mind if you go on a Thursday! The price total was high because we had 3 pints each, 2 lbs each, and split a large fries.
Gregg Vertes - 9 months ago

Wings are delicious and so juicy! Love their onion rings too. We usually order chicken fingers for our son, which are also sooo good!
Ana Sánchez - 3 months ago

Great place for service, food and ambiance. Rob the bartender is super creative and very knowledgeable and cocktails and the menu . Everything is delicious and the drinks are delightful . Would definitely recommend visiting here. The Mediterranean Nachos are a creative and tasty twist on a Mexican favorite. Uts a MUST TRY!
Brandie Mosher - 3 years ago

My wife and I had a very pleasant evening being served by Roberto! The food was very tasty with nice ambient lighting and calm atmosphere. Very happy to call ourselves regulars!
Dylan Egan - 4 months ago

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We had Ash and team cater a big family party in our home. The food was top notch (we're still getting compliments), the service was great, and they worked closely with us to develop a menu that was exactly what we wanted. Oh, and our kitchen never looked nicer. Highly recommend!
Ben Wise - 9 months ago

We got one dozen to share and a copy of the Samosa menu, and it was a perfect date. Each samosa is entirely unique and the flavours are spot on.
Petra Thomas - 5 months ago

Follow @bredgyeats on IG for more food posts! Tasting the rainbow! Savoury versions with these mini-sized and healthier samosas that contain a variety of Indian flavours that we all know and love. With less guilt but a decent amount of crisp.
Bredgy L. - a year ago

What a fun place! So many different flavors to choose from and they were all really tasty, hard to pick a favorite as I enjoyed them all. And for someone who can't handle spicy food, I really appreciate that most of the flavors were non-spicy. These are a great size for snacking and would be great to bring to a potluck or picnic. I'll definitely be back and am looking forward to trying their chutney!
J. Guinto - a year ago

I ordered about 200 samosas as a treat for my staff, but unfortunately, most ended up in the garbage. The concept is great and the theme is cute, but the execution fell short. I don’t enjoy leaving negative feedback, but when 30 people share the same experience, it’s clear there’s room for improvement. 😒
justbesquare - 6 months ago

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I visited Hirut Cafe for the first time last Friday for a Comedy Night and was pleasantly surprised. It is a welcoming, friendly and cozy family owned business. The traditional Ethiopian dinner is home cooked and delicious. I look forward to returning in the near future for the Jazz nights they are well known for. Definitely worth checking out!
Dusty Reeves - a month ago

My family loves this place! Hirut has some of Toronto's top jazz musicians perform - they have a nice Yamaha piano and it's always a warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We also bring our kids sometimes and they enjoy the live music too!
Carissa Neufeld - 3 months ago

Lovely place to listen to Jazz. I've heard some of the most skilled musicans in the city here. The menu is simple and understated, but wonderful.
Laura Wise - a month ago

Ethiopian restaurant with live jazz. Simple venue, fantastic food, house wine is great, and the hospitality is awesome. Went on a night that featured the Moment's Notice Quartet. Loved it. This is the place for slow food and good music.
Aly Valli - a year ago

Incredible talented artists performing every time I vist, with great Ethiopian food and atmosphere.
Danielle Graham - 4 months ago

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Tonight I placed a delivery order. I ordered the Medium Special with 10 wings. OMG, the hot honey garlic wings were AMAZING! I think they were the best wings I’ve had in years. The pizza had pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms on half and hot Italian peppers on the other half. Nothing special BUT it too, was DELICIOUS. I highly recommend this location. They obviously take pride in delivering hot delicious food. The delivery person was friendly and the food was hot.
Ingrid Burke - 9 months ago

For the first ever time I felt like I found a place that uses actual fresh ingredients and not "machine-like industrial" pizza. The person who takes the order and manages the stock and also making sure we liked the pizza. Additionally, we absolutely LOVED meatballs that comes with beautiful garlic bread. Always coming back.. my toddler loves this place!
Soumya Singh - 3 months ago

I had some pizza. The pizza is not tasty. Quite soggy. The staff is excellent. Update: my girlfriend eats Pizza Nova from this location, and the "white pizza." is her favourite. Gets it from here once a week. Today we ordered a large and it didn't have enough herb oil base, and the crust was not as requested. She was very disappointed. I offered to return it, but she was scared they would get mad. I'm im just leaving a review for her. Update x2: they got the pizza right. But too many flies in the restaurant.
El Nasrani (Lawrence of Arabia) - 2 years ago

I didn't know pizza could be this disappointing. The pizza was soggy and when I picked up a piece, the toppings just fell off. No flavour. The lady at the counter was very kind. I won't be going back.
Brad S - 2 years ago

Pizza Nova delivers in the best thing of all it also makes whole wheat bread so if you want whole wheat pizza this is the place to be. One of the best pizzas in the city for a good reasonable price.
Sabrina J - 6 months ago

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Stopped in for a Sunday lunch, and it was a perfect experience. I had the Chilli Chicken and it was delicious. My husband had the cashew chicken and loved it. We also had the spring rolls, which were hot and delicious. Great service, nice atmosphere, will definitely come again.
Martha Holmen - 4 months ago

We always love the food here, get take out and rarely dine in. Today we dined in again with friend after a while, but every single time food and service is very good! Jyoti who served us today has been very kind and helpful. I appreciate the extra patience she gave to my kid. As always, enjoyed our meal and time here.
Rachel CS - 2 months ago

I really like the food here. It's my favourite Thai food in East York. The Pad Thai is great, the green curry and fried rice as well.
Monty Scott - 3 months ago

I ordered the chicken pad thai and spring rolls. The spring rolls were ok. They had a good crunch and a nice sour note, but left an odd aftertaste. Overall, the chicken pad thai was not good. It had some good pieces of chicken, but the flavouring was not good and the dish was a bit soupy. I asked for hot spice and it almost had a hot buffalo sauce taste to it, so it had me wondering if that's how they added the heat, but I'm not sure. Honestly, I'd rather pay the extra few bucks and get better Thai food elsewhere. The food here left me full, but unsatisfied. Disappointing. The service was very quick and the woman who took my order was kind. I think I only waited 8 minutes to get my food, so they were quick.
Brad S - a year ago

Truly, a wonderful 👍 place to eat and bring family and friends. The food is first class. I try to make a stop at least once a week. The chef, the waitress even the Delivery person are friendly and familiar. You will not be disappointed. Come down Any time. Ciao
Antonio Benvenuto - 2 months ago

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I do like this place. And I like to support. But I been here 40 min waiting for my order. So I dunno. It ain’t busy…45 min by the time I got my food. A few people came in and ordered and got food but it was pretty empty.
ken enlow - 5 months ago

Wanted to taste some yummy Chinese food from one of the local businesses and Google recommended them. Seeing 4.3 avg. rating encouraged us to try it out. No complaints about service, it was warm and friendly. However, the food was not. It's true that they give you a huge amount to fill your belly but if your tongue couldn't taste anything, what's the point of filling your belly? Mongolian Chicken with steamed rice had more cabbage to cover the whole thing (see picture). Even if that was tasty, I wouldn't complain. It was dripping with sauce and no taste. Sweet and Sour Pork usually is a safe bet, with chicken fried rice, it looked good but tasted nothing. The pork was full with sauce, and fried rice was hard as hell. Overall, not a good experience. Having less faith in these Google ratings lately. I guess most 5-star people went there to fill their belly with cheap offers rather than taste something good at a reasonable price. No hard feelings to the owners, they were good, just not the food we paid for.
John D'Costa - 3 years ago

Great portions at great prices. Really good fried chicken wings that came with the take out order after hitting the minimum. Everything was very tasty except the sweet and sour pork. It's my favorite dish, but it was very disappointing. Tasted like orange chicken which was weird, would not recommend this dish. Would recommend and come back to try other dishes.
Simon W - 2 years ago

The food is amazing! Great portions and the prices are reasonable. This is a family owned restaurant which has been in the community for years. My family and I have been coming here for years and I can honestly say they never disappoint. You have to check out this hidden gem!
Diane C. - 3 years ago

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Solid take on Detroit style. Crispy crust and dough wasn’t overly dense. Loaded with cheese and toppings. Enjoyed the mushroom pizza the most. Had the mc boy too, but thought it could’ve been better without bell peppers and subbed hot peppers or jalapeños instead. They also have bogo wings on Monday and Tuesdays for $15 which is a solid deal. The wings were a decent size, crispy and seasoned well.
Eldiflor F - 3 months ago

People will naturally want to compare McMan Pizza to Descendents and given they both produce the same product a straight up comparison is perfectly valid. So how does it compare? IMHO it doesn't surpass Descendants. Does it equal Descendants, probably not. Having said that, a McMan Pizza is approximately $6 less expensive then Descendants; I definitely enjoyed the pizza and would order from here again. However, there where two principal concerns a) it appears the mushrooms on the McBoy pizza are canned and b) the pizza could have stayed in the oven for a few minutes more as there was a subtle hint of under cookness with the dough. Overall I suggest it's a good product and I suspect it going to be even better tomorrow when I heat it up on the BBQ. Moreover, staff are very pleasant.
David Wiseman - 4 months ago

Maaaaaaaaan this place does Detroit style pizza right. Got the McBoy and it was everything you'd want: generous toppings soaked in tasty sauce, bouncy focaccia-like crust that was wonderfully chewy, and edges that were properly crispy. If there's one thing I would have wanted more of, it's that beautiful cheese. Bonus points for being this good even if I got it via delivery.
David Y - a month ago

Wow is all we can say! The food is absolutely amazing & delicious. We will definitely be ordering again! We had the wings + Spaghetti + red velvet cake & funghi pizza.. We will definitely be ordering again! The customer service is just as amazing as their food!
Ray Dean - 4 months ago

Top notch Detroit style pizza. Had the McBoy and the cheese was melted perfectly, with layers that wasn’t over done with toppings and tastefully put together. Crust was crispy, the toppings wasn’t overwhelming the sauce was flavourful. I run pizza forward events, travel the world trying pizza, and this really gives Detroit pizza its respects. Will be back.
Brian Tong - 2 months ago

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This is. Without a doubt. Some of the best wings I've ever had. The wing flavors were all so delicious and actually spicy!!! And they have plenty to choose from. The fry flavors are all absolutely delicious and everything was reasonably priced. The owner was very friendly and super helpful and made this just an all around welcoming experience to Toronto! If you're in Toronto you MUST GO to this place! Thanks for making this a memorable trip and a memorable New Years Eve!
Chase E - 3 years ago

Very good wings ! Don't @me for this next statement, but gives Duff's a run for their money for a lot less cash ! Unbreaded wings are amazing, lemon pepper is on point ! Ordered multiple times and the portions are great and the folks that work their are super friendly! If you have been disappointed by places that you order 1lbs of wings that are weirdly oversized and you only get 5 wings then make the switch to these guys. Wings that are normal sized, delicious, well cooked and aren't greasy (or taste like they were boiled and fast fried) Great food, great job ! Try them out
Robert McLaughlin - 3 years ago

Ordered takeout on a Friday evening. Order was completed quickly, portions for wings were good but portions for the fries were even better! Sauce and coating on the wings was well done, however, the meat itself was quite dry. Might have been just the batch that day. Edit: forgot to add that the staff was very friendly!
Kevin Zhang - 3 years ago

I have to say I really like the wings. They are fresh and always taste good. I've eaten here a handful of times in the last 6 months. My reason for the lower rating is they are always, without fail, late. Each time I order online I set a time for pick up, and it has never been within 20 minutes of that time frame. I wait for my order in store and I can see it's not busy, there aren't people coming in and out. So it's not for the fact that they are over capacity. Sometimes they say they "didn't get my order until recently" but I get order confirmation right after I pay online so I find that hard to believe too. Again I really like their food, but each time I remember why I don't order here as often. I will gladly change my rating if I start experiencing better service.
David Ly - 3 years ago

Ordered via their online portal, and when we went to pick it up the store wasn't even opened. Tired calling an no pick up. Just looked at my credit card bill now and they still charged my order. Disappointing, as I've had good wings here before. Update: the new rating is based on how helpful they have been in getting me my refund back. Also I know they do make good wings. My only feedback is they need to pay more attention to their online platform so this never happens again. Also to make it clear that if something doesn't go right for their online ordering they should out reach to Doordash. It's no very clear right now and the number they have posted on their site and confirmation email doesn't really go anywhere.
Carina Fung - 3 years ago

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Gyoko Sushi is one of those places we go to at least once a week — and for good reason. We absolutely love their sushi, especially the Dynamite Roll and Kamikaze Roll, which are always our favorites. Everything tastes fresh and consistently delicious. The atmosphere is very cozy and welcoming, and the service is always excellent — friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. It truly feels like a local spot that you want to keep coming back to. Definitely one of our go-to sushi places and highly recommended!
Dilara Başaran - 3 months ago

I went to this restaurant on Tuesday evening. It wasn’t too busy, so I got a table right away without having to wait. The place looked nice and clean, with a cozy Japanese-style vibe. The staff were friendly and gave good service. For the appetizer, I ordered the gyoza. The flavor was good and served as a decent start to the meal. My main course was the chicken teriyaki bento, which was flavorful and well-prepared. The portion size was generous suitable for sharing between two people, assuming neither has a particularly large appetite. For my beverage, I selected what I believe to be the house blend of green tea, though I am unsure of the exact menu name. I thoroughly enjoyed the drink and found it refreshing. However, I would recommend that the restaurant consider offering a hot version as well, as I personally prefer hot green tea.
Rose NPSN - 11 months ago

Great customer service. Super relaxing atmosphere and the wait time was short. California roll and the Shrimp tempura roll tasted great.
f - 6 months ago

Great sushi, the sizes were amazing. The staff are very friendly. Only issue is street parking.
Shawn Carter - 8 months ago

Gyoko Sushi is a small, cozy place that we absolutely love for its proximity and fantastic service. Recently, we made a reservation for 10 people to celebrate my LA cousin's last day in town, and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent, as always. The staff was attentive and ensured our large group was well taken care of. The food was spot on, just like every other time we've visited. The sushi was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Gyoko Sushi continues to be a favorite for us, and this visit reinforced why we keep coming back. If you’re looking for great sushi with excellent service in a cozy setting, I highly recommend Gyoko Sushi. ‐------------------- I had an amazing experience at Gyoko Sushi. The food was truly outstanding and the service was friendly and attentive. The drinks were well-prepared and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great sushi experience.
Minh Luu - a year ago

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