SIMPL THINGS

We’ve been here so many times now, this place is the BEST restaurant in Toronto! We’re so happy we discovered it! We just moved to the neighbourhood and discovered Simpl Things this summer. The drinks are out of this world (they have the most unique cocktail list) and the food is SO good. We’re obsessed with the udon noodles, bao buns and the DUMPLINGS (seriously, to die for). Still need to try their Chef Night, but everything we’ve had so far has been amazing. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend anyone to try it. 🤍

Visited Simpl Things recently due to positive reviews on social media for their brunch along with some recent collaborations they were involved with. Simpl Things is best known moreso for their bar and snacks, however, they also serve daily brunch which is also well received. Their snack bar leans more on the Asian-fusion side while their daily brunch leans on the Italian side especially as there is a pasta rotating feature. Tried one of their popular brunch items which was their Breakfast Sando - a sandwich made using thick-cut bacon, scrambled egg, avocado, cheddar cheese, pickled onions and shredded lettuce done on their house made milk bread. The sandwich was freshly made and is decently sized, as it was filling on its own without having to add on any additional items on top of being very flavourful. Their house made milk bread is featured on a number of their brunch items as well, such as their French Toast and Avocado Toast. Service was very friendly, as staff were able to provide recommendations of popular brunch items as well as checking in. In terms of atmosphere, the restaurant itself is more of a cozy environment with a mix of tables, high top and bar seats. Overall, this would be a recommended brunch spot in the area and is also a recommended bar spot given the accolades it has received.

Had dinner here on the Bear Steak Sandwich collab night. Great food all around but the Caesar Salad stood out. Fresh greens with pork belly lardons, excellent croutons and Parmesan in a made to order dressing. The cocktails were excellent as well.

Walk too quickly on Queen Street West and you’ll breeze by Simpl Things tucked away on Dunn Avenue. It’s a cute and cheerful establishment swathed in pastels with a retro feel. It’s a place that locals know given their rotating customer groups during our late Saturday lunch. The brisket croquettes ($9) are a great snack or appetizer. Hot from the fryer, the crispy potato nuggets are stuffed with shredded beef. Offered as a daily special, I feel it deserves a permanent spot on the menu. In fact, an order of the croquettes with the mini wedge salad ($7) makes for a nice light lunch. The side salad is surprisingly large, almost half an iceberg lettuce topped with a creamy and zesty herb sauce and sprinkled with crunchy corn nuts, hazelnuts, and cashews. The excess dressing would go wonderfully with the croquettes. There are a lot of incredible breakfast sando ($22) around town. Simpl Things is fine, a tower of scrambled egg, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, pickled onions, and lettuce sandwiched between thick slices of soft house made milk bread. While filled with great ingredients, they just weren’t hot enough – the bacon was cold having been premade and the omelette merely warm. Maybe it’s a matter of preference, but I like mine steaming to cast of an enticing aroma. While it doesn’t rock in the sando department, Simpl Things is where you go for boozy brunches. They offer an array of cocktails. I tried the butterfly effect ($18) that looks and tastes fruity, but not overly sweet so it makes for a great summer sipper. And if I were in the mood for more, I would have went with the cocktail flight (three for $30) or just ordered the “teeny” sized ones that are $10 each and make my own flight. Just a little tipple, a great excuse to knock back a few without getting smashed.

Cute little space that serves up very good eats for brunch! Everything we ate was phenomenal! The service was amazing; it was a very welcoming atmosphere. The brunch here is a must and I look forward to tasting their dinner menu.

We went for the daily happy hour 3-5. The 3 drinks we had were very tasty and varied. The mystery wine of the day was their Niagara rose which was decent but very good value. The chips were freshly fired with their own curry spice mix but were a bit overcooked for our tastes. Definitely a great place for a mid day patio drink.

This is such a special place. We've been 3 times. Super friendly. Fantastic cocktails and the food... Imaginative comfort food is my best description. You have to try it.

This place was a pleasant surprise! The food was flavorful and reasonably priced, and their Thursday $12 martini special made the experience even better. The staff were attentive and kind, and both the indoor and patio seating areas were beautifully designed. Although the weather was cold, the restaurant thoughtfully provided blankets, which added to the comfort. My only minor disappointment was the chashu portion it felt a bit small. Other than that, I would definitely return. A great new find!