Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Leslieville, Toronto

Kyo S. • April 23, 2016Have a Polish comfort meal. Pierogis are fantastic as are their kielbasa and cabbage rolls. Open Wed-Sun

Ashley R. • May 6, 2018Super friendly service, incredibly inspired food coming out of a ridiculously small kitchen. Pork neck pancakes where incredible.

Erika Y. • April 30, 2013Tahitian vanilla and pistachio gelato are the best combination!!

Brian R. • March 19, 2011OMG get the Vanilla Fluffy. Kids love it too!

Nuff • June 14, 2016Lots of great dishes (salmon crudo, smoked bacon, squash) and cocktails (salty dog, old fashioned with smoked ice). Lovely staff too.

Adam B. • November 30, 2014Steak boxes are fantastic, sandwiches are great too. Try and get the chips while they are still warm, amazing!

Sakshi K. • April 21If you get the Sakalance, pay attention to the distinct flavor of halawa. Honey Cardamom latte is very tasty! Overall unique flavors and worth the wait.

MAV V. • October 22, 2016I rarely eat pizza unless I hear rave reviews. Wow! It was fantastic, very tasty, filling and the tomato sauce was comparable to moms. Had 4 slices and enjoyed every bite. I will be back!

Jen M. • April 17, 2012banana chocolate chip cupcake is DELISH. real banana inside too!

Joanna S. • September 6, 2014Ascari is known for great pasta and Killer wine Mondays but they are also very local with great appetizers and bomb desserts.

Edward R. • September 23, 2018Got the hummingbird #2 & the Cold Drink, Hot Girl - both were excellent. Stiff, thin delicious crust.

Chester H. • November 26, 2017This location and the gerrard/broadview one have some of the best pho/vietnamese food I've had in Toronto! The fish is amazing. And probably the most flavourful vegetarian pho I've tried in the city.

Mike M. • August 31, 2010great food, cool staff, daily specials are a nice touch!

Nilanthy B. • March 24, 2014Vanilla rooibos tea latte (with some honey) was delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, definitely going back!

Chris D. • March 20, 2021#Cortado. Take home beans are awesome too!

Paul S. • December 8, 2015Amazing coffee ... Both espresso and pour overs!

Justine K. • December 9, 2011Their daily crostini specials are always delish. Involtini and criapela solid choices!

Joanna S. • September 7, 2015A real neighbourhood place but so friendly you don't need to be from the neighbourhood to feel welcome. Give the skate schnitzel a try. I love it. Nice fish tacos but ask for some good hot sauce.

Robert V. • October 3, 2015Texas dry rub ribs are amazing! And the pulled pork was great as well.

Adam S. • January 15, 2014Best coleslaw I've had in sometime. Make sure to get some!

Chris D. • February 24, 2018Good Cortado

Kyo S. • February 2, 2016Excellent Turkish pizza. And save room for some baklava!

Derek L. • September 20, 2014Try their melt in your mouth avocado unagi rolls

Jessica A. • October 4, 2010Best coffee of anywhere east of yonge and south of bloor

Matthew G. • March 9, 2019Everything from the small kitchen is delicious, but grab the chicken liver mousse

Sachiko P. • June 23, 2013For brunch, the Crispelli alla Squash is the perfect blend of savoury and sweet. Make sure to ask about their daily soup - Asparagus & Leek was delicious!

Julie F. • February 7, 2010buy a vanilla cream brioche and a loaf of bread (they're all fantastic, but I'm partial to the basil and the olive ones)

Jose R. • October 15, 2017nice food!! amazing cuban sandwich!!

Emilie W. • November 17, 2016The owner is a sweetheart. They serve GenuineTea matcha here imported from Japan! It is creamy and delicious. I had the green eggs and ham (spinach, boiled eggs, and ham on a multi-grain croissant).