Sneaky Dee's

Tex-Mex restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown

Sneaky Dee's

Tex-Mex restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown

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431 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T2, Canada

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Sneaky Dee's is a gritty downtown Toronto dive bar famed for its over-the-top Tex-Mex nachos, live punk shows upstairs, and endless graffiti-covered charm.  

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"There’s a lot going on at Sneaky Dee’s. So many bands have graced the stage upstairs from unknown, up-and-coming, to super famous. There’s a bar close to the stage so you’ll never miss a beat. Guaranteed you’ll have a great time at any show you go see. Downstairs is a colourful, super graffitied bar and restaurant that makes arguably the city’s best nachos. (Death From Above Nachos are a personal fave, but if you can’t handle heat and are vegetarian/vegan, you’re covered too.) Tons of beers to choose from at great prices, and cocktails at a steal for $5.75. Never eat before you go, or just resign yourself to the fact that you WILL have a second dinner. It’s inevitable but oh so satisfying. Must eats: Death From Above Nachos, Greek Nachos, Pollo Adobo, Destroyer." - Sid Lee

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"Sneaky Dee's, Little Italy by Sid Lee. There’s a lot going on at Sneaky Dee’s. So many bands have graced the stage upstairs from unknown, up-and-coming, to super famous. There’s a bar close to the stage so you’ll never miss a beat. Guaranteed you’ll have a great time at any show you go see. Downstairs is a colourful, super graffitied bar and restaurant that makes arguably the city’s best nachos. (Death From Above Nachos are a personal fave, but if you can’t handle heat and are vegetarian/vegan, you’re covered too.) Tons of beers to choose from at great prices, and cocktails at a steal for $5.75. Never eat before you go, or just resign yourself to the fact that you WILL have a second dinner. It’s inevitable but oh so satisfying. Must eats: Death From Above Nachos, Greek Nachos, Pollo Adobo, Destroyer."

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Nazanin Bahrami

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We got there on NYE at 2a.m. It was not our first time there, so we expected the loud and bustling crowd. The servers were friendly, and the food was prepared fast. Though not the most delicious, the taste of cumin in everything was so strong, and not everyone liked it. Overall, dining at Sneaky Dee’s is a safe choice, and they have great offers that make the prices affordable.

Pia Scheller

Google
Best TexMex restaurant in Toronto with the best taste in music (for hard rock/ metal fans), but everyone else is also welcome. Delicious and fresh food! Highly recommended.

Anon ymous

Google
Sneeky Dees is always a good bet, anytime of the day. From their wings to their Tex/Mex platters, to their well known Kings Crown nachos. If you are experienced with the Kings Crown, consider ordering it "flat" next time you do. This particular visit, we tried the Death from Above nachos. Spicier than the Crown but an enjoyable experience, nonetheless. Picture attached. Prices could be cheaper. I remember when a Crown was under $15. The current price is around $30, but if you go on a Monday, all food is 50% off at the time of this review. A drawback and why I am giving four instead of five stars is that they do not split bills. I've gone with large groups and it makes things difficult at the end of an otherwise great experience, leaving some unsatisfied at the end of it all.

Matthew Cook

Google
This place has got it all. Great music. Great prices. Great food. Great staff and one of the best 80s original interiors in Toronto. Go now.

Peter Stock

Google
what a hoot! this is one of the few places in Toronto that are truly world class and that visitors to Toronto would make a beeline for. the graffiti decor is amazing. perfectly organic. not a contrived element to it it just .... happened good food (and well priced), good cheap beer, funky decor, friendly service...

Maksym Skrypnyk

Google
The decor was nice, and the service was decent. The waitress was clearly in a rush, but I understand that. However, the security guard could have been more polite. The beef tacos were amazing, but the pork was really disappointing. Overall, if I’m in the area, I might stop by again, but it’s not worth going out of my way for

Ash Kemp

Google
Great prices, generous portions and decent quality. Atmosphere was very cool, service was on point, very attentive and catered for us so well. Nachos were a highlight , tacos were particularly good also. We went for combination meals which were a great way to try a variety of meats and ingredients, not to mention very filling.

Lavanya K

Google
How unfortunate for myself to leave a 1 star review after the newest reviews have been 5 stars. Sucks I got that 1 star experience DURING THE DAY. I know this is one of the most popping places in Toronto! I know I did not just walk into this restaurant with good energy and come out with bad energy!! As someone who values positivity and good manners, I approach every experience with an open mind. Unfortunately, my visit to Sneaky Dee’s during lunch hours was disappointing. While our server started off friendly, her demeanor noticeably changed after we asked for straws…. strange. She scoffed. Am I not supposed to ask for a straw for my water? Did I look too young? Did I approach her weird? Why am I second guessing myself? I don’t know! Her body language and tone became uncomfortable, and it felt like we were no longer receiving the level of service one would expect in a restaurant. To add to the discomfort, we had brought in a drink from outside the restaurant. Now there was no sign that said we couldn’t. The server didn’t ask us to remove it but gave us an odd look and hesitantly asked if we wanted it gone. The way she handled the situation felt awkward and unprofessional. The odd looks she was giving us was not it. I always make an effort to be polite, but I didn’t get that in return. As a result, I found myself holding back and refraining from being my usual self, acting more reserved than I typically would. Her behavior made me so uncomfortable that I felt like I had to adjust how I was interacting just to avoid further discomfort. This, combined with the overall lack of friendly service, left us feeling unwelcome. It wasn’t just me—those I was with also noticed her unprofessional behavior. I hope the management addresses this, as creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere is essential for any dining experience. I honestly don’t know what we did!! Can someone help me??? Can someone from the team respond to me? Check the cameras? Allow me to understand what this girl wanted from us.
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Jimmy T.

Yelp
Great place that's very unique. Went on a Monday where the menu is all 50%. Great bang for your buck. We got the king nachos for about $15 after discount. It was huge and filled up two people. They have cheap pitchers. I believe each pitcher was about $12 which is a great place to drink. Would come back!
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Justin M.

Yelp
Grabbed a holiday dinner with some friends. The seats are kind of hard (bordering on hostile architecture but that's just because we're old) but the ambiance is great if you don't mind shouting and the food is great. Waitstaff are friendly. An icon of Toronto.
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John H.

Yelp
In all our years in and out of Toronto and I don't think we have ever been to Sneaky Dee's. Unless we were here a long time ago and don't remember. It's the kind of place that should be memorable but with enough beers it is totally possible that we just can't recall. Regardless, we stopped in on Tuesday night just to say we had been here. And we were happily surprised. Not surprised that it is a shining example of dive bar esthetics, because it it the real deal on that account. The surprise were how pleasant the place is (comfortable in its well worn punk rock and roll patina), and the Tuesday deal prices were amazing. I can't remember the last time I got a pint of beer for $5. We didn't eat but everyone else was enjoying heaping plates of half-price fajitas (the other Tuesday night special). We are definitely coming back for some of those as soon as we can. Also they have half-price nachos on Monday nights, so another reason to drop in again soon. Staff were great - chill welcoming vibes all round. Happy to report that Sneaky Dee's is the prefect version of itself.
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Jennifer H.

Yelp
If you visit here, come hungry; they have huge portions with fast and friendly service. My boyfriend and I shared the king's crown nachos; it was well seasoned and tasty. There was plenty of all the toppings. If you like spicy, add their special hot sauce to bites with salsa on it; it really enhances the flavor. Their homemade sauce has a sour vinegary flavor similar to Tabasco. This is a pretty casual pub-like establishment. My boyfriend is a big Scott Pilgrim fan, and this establishment was featured. It was a great stop on our tour of filming locations. All-in-all, it was a good time!
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John W.

Yelp
Is the food great? No. It's just average, but the portions are huge! And our server Steph was a riot! It's truly a locals' place for drinks and drink food.
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Michelle L.

Yelp
Favourite place for nachos! They have big portions and are pretty generous with the toppings, so it's good for sharing. I recommend both the DFA nachos and the Northern Blues. Monday is half off all menu items, and Wednesday is half price on nachos. Service here can be kind of slow, and they usually have pretty loud music playing so it might be hard to hear people talk, but it's a vibe.
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Sybil B.

Yelp
The food was excellent and the service was great. Ambiance was expectedly rough but fun. You want a good dive? Head straight to Sneaky Dee's.

F H.

Yelp
We had a great time. Friendly staff served us good drinks and the music was perfect. Uns hat's viel Spaß gemacht. Die Bedienungen waren sehr freundlich und Musik und Ambiente waren perfekt.

Zach W.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I arrived at Sneaky Dee's at approximately 11:40pm and were seated very quickly. The host way lovely and sat us at a table for two between two tables of four. Our server was also very lovely and our drink/food order was placed very promptly. The server continued to check in with us throughout our evening once our food arrived and took another drink order for us. It was at approximately 1:00am that we were approached by the host and asked if we would be willing to relocate to another table to make room for a big group who had just arrived. My boyfriend and I were in the middle of a rather deep conversation about our relationship and in all honesty didn't feel like moving to another table. A few moments later, to our surprise, the server also came and asked us the same question. As my boyfriend and I continued our conversation, our server spoke to us and said she would go and speak to her manager regarding the situation. I never asked to speak to her manager directly. A few moments later, to my surprise, Manager Sarah came to speak to us about moving. It was all downhill from here. Sarah was very unprofessional in the way she spoke to us, making us fell guilty for our unwillingness to move, comparing us to everyone else. She then said, and I quote, "this isn't fine dining". This statement I found to be extremely disrespectful and unnecessary. Our conversation didn't continue much more after that as she, as per her, was extremely busy and had to get back to other duties. The interactions with Sarah were the furthest thing from professional that I have personally dealt with in recent memory, coming from someone who works in the service industry myself. There wasn't any solutions found for moving us or any attempt to make us comfortable. Sarah wanted nothing to do with us, she made us feel uncomfortable despite being paying customers. It made us feel that our money was not worth the same as the group they had waiting who may not have been part of the same community as us. It made me feel that the money that my boyfriend and I brought to the business was not as important as the group they had waiting. Which, is something this society does a lot. After Sarah left our server came back to check in on us and I took a few more moment's to chat with her about the whole situation. Well, it turns out that she had no idea that the host came and saw us, asking us if we'd be willing to move also. This in itself speaks volumes about the lack of communication within the team. The server understood how this could've been handled differently and apologized for how it was dealt with. We got our bill and the server made a point to highlight that the bill was "as is". In the end we never ended up moving and the party of approximately 8 ended up leaving, we confirmed this with the server. Upon our departure I attempted to have one final interaction with Manager Sarah, to which I was met with, and I quote, "are you here to mansplain more to me"... to which my boyfriend was appalled that such a statement was made. Sarah wasn't willing to offer solutions and wasn't willing to understand why we simply wanted to stay where we were. They weren't willing to listen to me anymore, expressing that I was standing in the way of their servers and that was more or less the end of our communication. Very rude, very dismissive and moreover a bit aggressive.
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Jessica S.

Yelp
I just spent a week in Toronto and came here twice. It was so good. Great vibe. Great food. Get the nachos!
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Jef H.

Yelp
I've been going to Sneaky Dee's every now and then since my Uni days. Had their wings again tonight and was reminded how great they are!!! And suicide is SUICIDE!
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Cin C.

Yelp
Even with all the exotic cultural delicious food at your fingertips, sometimes all you want after a long week is a cold beer and cheesy nachos. Sneaky Dee's is basically a Toronto institution and delivers on both in a great dive bar atmosphere. We had $4 beers and shared a plate of simple nachos (chips, cheese and salsa) to recover from a particularly brutal week. You can admire the decor and read the endless graffiti messages scrawled on every available flat surface as you gulp beer and munch. They have some very fancy nacho options but the portions are generous. One order can be easily split between three people for a snack or two as a meal. We were barely able to finish ours even though we arrived hungry. Well worth it! Very friendly staff also!
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Vatsal S.

Yelp
Whoever thinks this is Mexican food is crazy. There was more broccoli and raw cauliflower in my burrito than anything else. Ambiance is pretty good but drinks are so so and the food is definitely a miss. Average service too Recommend to skip
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August K.

Yelp
A Sunday Father's Day brunch with my son. Food is always excellent, service without par and a bartender who makes a killer bloody ceasar!

Isabella R.

Yelp
The food (nachos) was incredible! Great portions for great prices! This place is a classic and we will be returning next time we're in Toronto!

Ginger S.

Yelp
when I ordered nachos, I told her I also wanted extra cheese and meat. All she brought me was nachos with meat and extra cheese like are you kidding me and then she gave me attitude worst experience ever do not go there!
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Deondre J.

Yelp
The tacos was subpar at best. It was open late. The bar closes at 2am but the kitchen had take out only at that time anyways. It was ok..if you're drunk and stumbling out of the club next door... this place will feel like Gordon Ramsay cook the tacos himself. 3 stars on the internet But in my mind 4 stars because the staff was super chill and nice!

Michael G.

Yelp
Recently much better than before. They have upped their game. Incredibly good plain nachos. Incredibly good wings. Thanks!
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Sean P.

Yelp
NO DEBIT AND THEY DONT SPLIT CHECKS what the actual fracking frack It's 2022. You have to be kidding me. So if you go with a party, I hope you all brought cash and in 5s, 10s, and 20s to get the total exact. Food was pretty good though?
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Sabina M.

Yelp
This is the second time I went and each time I go I order nachos, this time I ordered King nachos, it was really good, rich and tasty. We also ordered pork sliders, cute looking tiny buns with pulled pork, comes with fries and we ordered a beer. (they have daily deals on the menu too). It's a very different kind of place, very comfortable looking/casual looking, Things written on the walls, its interesting.
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Owen R.

Yelp
The city has lost so many OLD bars/taverns/music venues Really hope this can last! Famous for NACHOS! Great signage and beer variety
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Bojan P.

Yelp
Great place for people on the budget. Pros: + Drinks are 5-7$ + Food is cheap and large portions Cons: - No splitting bills - no debit - auto tip added to large parties The place is decently warn down, but the service is pretty good. We were there for 3 hours and the waitress came multiple times to refill water, make sure we don't need another drink.

Nicole L.

Yelp
Bouncers have anger management issues and seek out opportunities to get physically violent, unprovoked. Irresponsible, ego-driven bouncers and failure to do anything about it from management make this place dangerous for customers. Nothing but unprofessional and against the PSISA code of conduct. Should have their licenses revoked and put into anger management training. I've worked in the restaurant, bar, and club industry for 10 years before moving on. From any of the variety of places I have worked, classy to sketchy, this conduct from a bouncer would never be tolerated or happen in the first place. Hire bouncers who deescalate situations, not escalate them and provoke confrontation. I've now seen many incidents like this- but here's an example from last night. My female friend having an even-toned conversation in disagreement, bouncer starts full lung screaming in their face for "talking back", slinging insults (racist, misogynistic, whatever they can come up with), bumping chest against her and trying to physically fight. Another bouncer has to physically hold him back while he continues to try to break loose. Manager gives no indication of disciplinary measures. Will never return, there are other equivalent venues that have solid staff.

Ally K.

Yelp
General manager does NOT take any accountability or fire security guards who have assaulted customers. There have been 3 incidents in the last few months and I've seen first-hand at how aggressive their security guards can be. One security guard punched a woman in the face, dragged her down the stairs and kicked her friend all because she had a vape in her hand. She was not being aggressive and there was no warning. Get your shit together before you lose all your customers. Fire security guards who get an ego boost from beating up people that are half the size of them. Gross. Never coming back to any event after hearing about many situations similar.

Liam ..

Yelp
DO NOT come here for the apple pie. I was told it was made fresh in house but I can promise you that it is not. I know what fresh apple pie tastes like. My dad is a fat person. Like really fat. I can tell it hurts him to walk because when he stands up he always says "oh my god it hurts me to walk," and my mom cries about it when she uses the washroom. I know she's not doing a poo for that long because I can hear her crying pretty loud and it doesn't smell bad in there after she's done. They are probably going to get divorced but I think she feels obligated to stay with him until my younger brother moves out. The crust was actually ok but the pie filling left much to be desired. Waiter had his nails painted too. Not that anything is wrong with that, just something I noticed and really hated a lot. Three stars.
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Amanda H.

Yelp
Covered in graffiti and rock and roll this is the perfect spot for brunch. It's a huge room with lots of tables in the back, and a few spots up front near the windows. We started with a Bloody Mary and Bloody Caesar for comparison. Both were great, but the Caesar was extra. Our waiter recommended the ham eggs Benedict which was served with home fries and was so so so delicious. They make their own hollandaise sauce too. Even though my eggs were a little over cooked and didn't run, it was still unbelievably tasty. The home fries were cooked to perfection. Found my new fav Toronto brunch spot - can't wait to se a rock show sometime too!

Mitchell C.

Yelp
Horrible service. Was literally scolded at by a server for drinking water standing up from our table. When asked why she just lost it. Definitely a zero tip and never return situation. Unacceptable to treat someone like that for any reason. Ever.
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Jahtavia R.

Yelp
I almost died and the restaurant didn't care. My first experience at this restaurant was... not great at all to say the least. That food was a bit bland but could be fixed with salt, pepper and their watered down Taco Bell hot sauce. But that's not what made this the worst dinning experiences of my life. When the waitress came to us she was amazing, at first. But then any time me a and my friends tried to bring up an issue (the drinks were too watery for a double shot for example) her reply was always "you drank it already, what am I supposed to do". This phrase was also used when I realized that there was grapefruit slices mix with in with the orange slices in their Sangria. Normally I go to a restaurant and they ask me if there are any allergies or health concerns, but our waitress did not. The reason that this is an issue is because I take antidepressants that CANNOT be mixed with grapefruit or it can cause the prescription to build up in my body and kill me. I did notice there was grapefruit in the red sangria till it was almost done and when I (in the middle of a panic attack) told this to the waitress, she used the "you drank it, so I don't know what you want me to do" line. She also proceeded to blame me (I take 10% of the blame, but I've honestly never seen grapefruit in sangria before) saying I should have just told her from the beginning. I've never had an issue with this at any other restaurant, usually they ask and I let them know or their menus tell you what's in their drink mixes. Yes you can also look up sangria recipes online, but they don't grapefruit as one of the choices of fruit for the first few websites that pop up. My pharmacist recommended that I wait and see if anything occurs. I'm just lucky I live right near a hospital. Pray for me...

Nora M.

Yelp
I am so sorry to say the Sneaky Dees I loved in the 80's & 90's is no more. Returning after 21 yrs away the burrito I had loved had been given a pulled pork option. bad mistake on my part. every chef thinks they have a good pulled pork recipe. No. Not this one. Had he instead chosen the knorr packet of seasoning for pulled pork he would have been ok. Why is sugar the dominating flavour of the entire dish. Instead a sickening sweetness overtook everything on the plate. barf.
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Vincent B.

Yelp
Came for a trivia night on the 2nd floor. 5-star service from our server Natalie the whole night. Nachos lived up to their billing. We got the pulled pork version, and Natalie put the habaneros on the side, which the spice-phobes in the group appreciated. Loaded nachos is definitely the way to go; the a la carte option becomes more expensive fast. The nachos were a full dinner for the 3 of us. There was lots of pulled pork, sliced avocados, plus a huge mound of guac and of course tons of cheese. The drinks were served ice cold. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the vibe of the place is a little young for me, but I'll definitely be back for the nachos, beers, and great service.

Daniel D.

Yelp
(pub golf 3/7) i was an amazing level of intoxicated here so my judgment may be clouded but still 12$ pitchers are a crazy good deal. lovely vibes too had a nice couple trips to the bathroom. will be back
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Jenny P.

Yelp
Solid nachos and affordable prices! I came here on a Sunday night and it was more crowded than I thought it would be. The nachos were huge and comes with all the fixings. We got the veggie one and the waitress was nice enough to give us a bowl of guacamole. The only thing I wish i could change about the nachos is to leave the salsa on the side. Sneaky Dee's bakes the salsa with the nachos which is slightly odd and made for soggy chips. Def would come back here for the night scene next time!
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Craig L.

Yelp
Last night I made my 2nd visit to the venue and as with my 1st visit more than 2 years ago, I came after drinking (and eating) elsewhere, but this time I not only had more food - a very generous person in my group ordered nachos and shared them with the rest of us - but another very generous person in my group ordered a pitcher of sangria for everyone. We didn't arrive until around 11:15 pm by which time it was quite crowded and noisy inside (the latter of which was not helped by the loudness of the music), thereby resulting in slow service. The venue is quite spacious overall and I haven't made it up to their 2nd floor yet but it's not a particularly upscale place although being located right at the corner of College and Bathurst it is in a good location, close to many other restaurants and bars, etc. Due to the slow service we received and the noise level last night I was tempted to give only 4 stars in my review, but both the nachos and the sangria were delicious enough to convince me to give an extra star. Sneaky Dee's is definitely a place for younger people all around.
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Kerry W.

Yelp
There's nothing like a pitcher of sangria on a summer day. Sneaky Dee's red sangria wasn't sickeningly sweet and they were generous with their alcoholic mixture. My friend and i also ordered their "King's Crown" nachos. The portion was large and there were lots of toppings to accompany the nachos right to the end. The service was ok. The waiter's recommendation of nachos was good. But he took away our food without asking if we were done. And also he thought we asked for white sangria when we asked for red. Hopefully he was under the influence of good sangria what with the experience we had with him lol. The decor of the restaurant was pretty cool and casual. Good for chillaxing without having to care about anything. Definitely go back for their food.
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Raina A.

Yelp
Not much to say. A classic joint which dates back to my friends parents coming here in their 20s. It has a fun and authentic vibe with writings all over their walls and tables. The service is friendly and fast. The food is satisfying and delicious. Averagely priced for the downtown area. They also have great deals on drinks. Our Kings Crown nachos were delicious and huge. I just wish that the toppings were evenly spread because the bottom chips didn't get as much love as the ones near the top. We got the special of the day: pulled pork sliders for $10. 3 very delicious sliders and comes with a side of fries. The washrooms are a MESS. Attend to your bizzness at a different washroom before you come here. Other than that, I enjoyed my experience.
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Michael M.

Yelp
Those nachos...they give me life. I would never even think about nachos from anywhere else ever again if I were local to this spot. It is rare that something so simple can make me feel so spiritual and yet here we are. And no I was not drunk at the time, but the drinks were good as well. The atmosphere is absolutely fascinating...graffiti all over the place and worn surfaces. not really my vibe, but the party thing is definitely admirable. unfortunately, service was slow and unfriendly, bathrooms were kind of dirty, and the lack of bill splitting is understandable from a management standpoint but horribly inconvenient for a group. However, I can see why this place is a fixture. Those nachos, man. Insane.
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Lakisha M.

Yelp
This place was good! We just got in town and I dumped my passport in the hotel room but thank goodness I had my ID in my purse (I travel very light when walking in a foreign place) they ID everyone before entry! The staff was very helpful, entertaining, nice. They have kind of a punk rock theme inside. The music was very loud but I'm guessing this was more of a nightclub than a restaurant. They had vegan and vegetarian options but I'm cheating with meat this week while on vacation. The drinks were delicious and food was amazing! The hubby had a huge nacho plate and I had fish tacos. They give you a TON of food so go when you are hungry. The prices are good. We would definitely return.
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Erika G.

Yelp
Part Tex-Mex restaurant, part concert venue, part neighbourhood hangout, Sneaky Dee's is one of those iconic mainstay type of places that becomes a part of the city's identity. Opened in 1987, this legendary purveyor of nachos has been voted #1 Best Late Night Restaurant 2018 by NOW Toronto, was featured on Anthony Bourdain's Toronto episode of The Layover and named #1 Best Nachos by blogTO. You can even spot them in the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel (Volume 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together) and of course you'll see the characters eating a Kings Crown. Can you even call yourself a Torontonian if you've never been here?At the corner of College and Bathurst, you certainly can't miss them. I mean, unless you can ignore an insanely graffiti-covered building with skull horns all over it. The inside is no different. It feels kinda like a dank dive bar but also feels incredibly homey. It often feels loud and rowdy. There is crap everywhere. Everywhere! Every inch of the place is covered in mural art, graffiti, gig posters, chalkboards with specials scribbled onto them. It's the best. This is the kind of place that holds a deep history and has become an important part of the community. You could spend an hour just looking around and discovering things. They also have a patio in the warmer months, which is where I planted myself on a recent Sunday visit. The staff is the exact right amount of surly and super friendly. Sneaky's has drink specials every day of the week because above all, you come to Sneaky Dee's to have fun. Being my first patio outing of the year, I needed a Sangria (5 oz wine, 1/4 oz tequila, 1/4 oz cherry brandy - $7.95) in my hand yesterday. You can choose from red or white wine, and red is always my jam. They bring you a big 'ol 18 oz glass and you know that you're all set. This sangria mostly tasted like juice which is exactly the way that I like it. Sweet 'n boozy, it felt like the best part of summertime. I also really appreciated that in addition to the citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange) that you always seem to get in sangria, they also added grapes and cherries. These were a great bonus that kept things just a little bit different. The menu at Sneaky Dee's is a Tex-Mex party. But they actually take their food more seriously than I bet anyone gives them credit for. All of the ingredients used in their dishes are localized, with the exception of ripened avocados and juicy tomatoes, which are imported. It's nice to see that this is something that is important to them. You'll find dishes like fajitas and Mexican dinners on the menu... But let's face it, you come to Sneaky's for the nachos. Their muchos nachos are incredibly famous. I don't even like nachos and yet I've never ordered anything else. (Someday I would like to! I love an enchilada!) There are eight different nacho plates to choose from and none is more famous than the legendary Kings Crown (Crisp corn tortilla chips covered with salsa roja, piled high with frijoles, ground beef, tomatoes, onions, mixed peppers, jalapenos, melted cheese, topped with guacamole & sour cream - $26.00). I mean, you could order something else, but why would you? These are, in fact, the greatest nachos to have ever been made. It's science. This mountain arrives hot out of the oven and is perfect to share between two (hungry) people. They're everything that you want nachos to be. They're everything that nachos should be. The best part is that they do a really excellent job of layering the toppings throughout so that you don't end up with a pile of naked tortilla chips at the bottom - each chip is guaranteed to be covered in toppings for the perfect bite each time. The veggies are bright and juicy and fresh, while the savoury beans and ground beef add flavourful substance. The cheese is melty and abundant. You get little punches in the face now and then from the jalapeno and you welcome it every time. And don't even get me started on the perfectly heaping amount of guacamole and sour cream on top. These nachos are absolutely perfect just the way that they are and to change them would be blasphemous. These are the nachos of your dreams. If you're in Toronto: you go to Sneaky Dee's and you order the Kings Crown. Otherwise you're doing it wrong.
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Anushka C.

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It's a neat place to hang out with friends. They have a large space for big groups, the graffiti Wala and furniture add to the vibe. I am told the place is some kinda institution in itself. In a large group we ate and drank quite a bit of the menu, the king crown nachos and the fried avacado spring rolls are a must have. The white sangria can be skipped, the Long island we added another shot of liquor for a strong flavor. The drinks menu is pretty decent and can be experimented with. A lot of the menu is fried and tastes well. Overall a great hang, priced well with good portion sizes. They accept credit cards and cash. Food and Drinks:3/5 Ambience:4/5 Vfm3:3.5/5
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Sumner P.

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Yeah okay Summy here. This place is a vibe okay? Both a venue and a restaurant. Our manager signed his marriage papers here, so we know it's special to a cool group of locals. The atmosphere really is what makes this space what it is. The service is hella friendly okay. This place had me sumn for tha service. Had great conversations with a couple of the employees. We ordered Nachos. Two large things of them. They were what you'd expect from a venue/restaurant. Unique toppings and a creative menu give this place to xtra cool cool points. 3.5/5 food 5/5 service This place is sumn special. Definitely would recommend for good vibes and unique casual foods.

Rahel G.

Yelp
i found naila in my food and they wouldn't and they tried to tell me it was mine but i had acrylics on with a different colou...terrible service
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Jennifer F.

Yelp
Great, punky, graffiti covered bar. We'd spotted it from the bus coming back from the Royal Ontario Museum and it took us another day or so to actually get to the location and it was totally worth it! Pretty good beer selection, lots of Canadian adjuncts to try. Like a lot of places, they give you the 20oz beer pour which is amazing. Also like most of the bars, the liquor drinks are strictly measured, which is just fine. Bar tenders are efficient, not overly friendly, and that's fine. Great lunch menu. You can get a "small" burrito for $6 CDN. "Small" being the size of a standard Chipotle burrito. That "small" burrito filled up two of us easily. We heard they're famous for their nachos but after eating a "small" burrito and drinking a couple 20oz pints, there wasn't room for the nachos. Next time, though! They have an upstairs for live music and shows.
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Esther O.

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Omg I love this placeeeee. It's my go to place after work with my coworkers especially after one those tough days at work. Food is amazing! No complaints, my fav will always be the Northern Blue Nachos. Servers are quite friendly and nice, they make sure you are happy and satisfied with your order. Parking...well it's downtown Toronto (no further comments) I've lost count how many times I have been here. But I recommend coming here if you don't mind the lively crowd and noise :-)
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Slothy L.

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(5-Excellent 4-Good 3-Average 2-Dissatisfied 1-Poor 0-Disgusting) Dine In Food Quality: 4 - tasty, vegan options Overall Service Quality: 4 - very friendly staff, quick service, no bill splitting though. Cleanliness: Restaurant: 4 clean tables. Washroom: (women): 3 it's okay for a downtown restaurant restroom. Food Order Accuracy: 5 Value of Money: 4 - love the big portions Restaurant Design: 4 - Love the booths and the artworks on the walls. Average: 4 Comment: Fajitas Tuesdays! Vegan Options, there's more than one to choose from. Highly recommended.
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Jassy D.

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My friend and I finally decided to check out Sneaky Dee's and I must say it was definitely an experience. My first initial impression when I walked in was the place really had a punk/rock vibe. Also, the entire place was covered with graffiti from head to washroom. It was fairly busy for 3pm - so we did have to wait a bit to get seated which was fine. I chose one of their combination plates called the "Baja" which contains 1 small veggie burrito stuffed with frijoles (refried beans) and 1 veggie enchilada. The dish is also served with ensalada (salad) and Mexican rice. Its normally hard to be impressed with a vegetarian dish but wow this was good. The burrito and enchilada were stuffed well and the Mexican rice was seasoned well enough to eat alone. I also ordered the sangria pitcher to share which tasted good. There was a fair amount of wine but I did notice they put a hefty amount of ice which ended up diluting the drink towards the end. Overall, if you're looking to experience a different taste of Toronto then you should definitely check out Sneaky Dee's!

Nevil R.

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Ordered delivery. Won't again. Their descriptions are way off what they provide. They are aware the descriptions are wrong (sometimes completely wrong) or they sent the wrong food and just said it was right in order to not fix it. The potato skins (yes "s") is one piece, less than half a potato with a bit of melted cheese. Not crispy just barely baked and lightly melted cheese. We thought it was a mistake as their description says "all the skins" and explicitly says 2 pcs. It also says a choice of child, veg, taco beef or beans. We called about the discrepancy and they said no it is only one piece with just cheese. We ordered the mexi-dip platter, which is supposed to be (according to the menu) chips, salsa, beans etc. (even a picture of that) But we got a plain cheese quesadilla with salsa... but we were told that is what the mexi-dip is. I said they need to fix their menu descriptions. She said "uh hu" and hung up. jalapeño popers were okay.
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Lisa V.

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Mmmmm breakfast. I made my way downtown to Sneaky Dee's to meet friends for breakfast; I cannot say no to that. The Avocado Eggs Benny caught my eye and I was sold. It was great! The homefries and their coffee are delicious. Hollandaise sauce was on point. Service was friendly and quick. It was my first time there, so I was distracted by their busy decor. There is something to read or look at at every angle! From reading the other reviews, I'm having a bit of fomo. ;)
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Lorenzo L.

Yelp
Rating: 3 1/2* I know this place has been around since the mid 90's, back when I was in university. I have never been here even during my "younger" and "wilder" days. My wife and I came over the weekend as we took advantage of being out during the nice weather. The place was fairly busy and we were able to get a booth. The decor is more of a dive bar. Loud music, posters of upcoming concerts on the wall. Large amount of seats available whether it's at the front of the restaurant or near the back. No natural light available at the back. Made the mistake of ordering the King Crown Nachos as appetizer as this could have been a meal unto itself. Huge portions along with all of the ingredients in abundance. This was pretty good. However, we also ordered the Homemade Burger with fries along with the Chicken Burrito. Let's just say that we did not finish these dishes. The hamburger patty was delicious while the fries were average at best. The burrito had generous amount of chicken along with rice and beans. It was a wet burrito style. Service was decent. There's no refills on soft drinks and menu has a large selection of Tex Mex dishes. The food is not exceptional but at least they give you large portions of it. #55 of 2018
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Seanzor F.

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Came here with 9 of my friends, we arrived at 1am. The server took about 15 minutes to attend to us, we placed food and drink orders with the server and the drinks arrived 15 minutes later, they were all bottle orders so 15 minutes is pretty bad. When the food arrived it tasted bland and smelled even worse, I'm pretty sure I was eating dog food. Chicken tacos shouldn't taste like rotting chickpeas with canned crab meat, I wouldn't serve this food to prisoners at Guantánamo Bay. The beer was "on sale" but still managed to burn my wallet. Granted the place was busy and I will give credit to the server as she was the rabbit caught standing on the yellow line of a 2 lane highway. But.. That's no excuse for management to provide a busy restaurant with no staff, I've been in Toronto for the last 15 years and this place has never EVER had a good reputation for its food or it's service. I'm flat out never coming to this place again, no more excuses guys, fix your menu, clean your kitchen and put more effort into serving actual Mexican dishes and maybe your food won't taste like horse blanket.