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Simpl Things, Toronto, ON

Simpl Things

4.9
4.9
23 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
SIMPL THINGS is an award-winning cocktail, wine and snack bar West of Downtown Toronto. Fun and casual aesthetic bar with a large patio, offering craft cocktails, natural wines and delightful bites from an adventurous, duo-concept kitchen. Join us for our famous handmade pastas from our Comfort Italian Lunch and Brunch menu during the day, or tryout Marrow Steak Tartare from our Asian Snack menu at night. Together they serve up a type of fusion that goes straight to the heart.

Founded by Evelyn Chick, together with Executive chef Cody Wilkes, they curate a space where you’ll experience amazing food, delightful drinks, good convos, and casual vibes. Great for large parties, date nights, birthdays and any special occasions.

Toronto Life Best Restaurants 2023
Canada's 50 Best Bars 2023, 2024
North America's 50 Best Bars 'One To Watch' 2024

Cocktail Hour Daily 3-5pm
Sunday 50% Off Bottles of Wine & 50% off Grill

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (647) 627-0269
  • Website
    http://www.simplthings.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Wilkes
  • Location
    269 Dunn Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2S1
  • Neighbourhood
    Roncesvalles
  • Cross Street
    Queen St W and Dunn Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • SIMPL EXCHANGE X HERE & THERE

    Feb 17, 2025 only
    Welcome to Simpl Exchange – our new monthly pop-up series designed to spotlight Toronto’s rising culinary stars. Each month, we invite a talented local chef to take over and bring their signature dishes to our kitchen for one unforgettable night! Our February Chef is Mikey- industry veteran of 15 years. Most recently gratefully having spent time alongside Chef Matty Matheson and Coulson Armstrong at Prime Seafood Palace. From hanging out with gramma Myrtle in a church basement to flipping 40oz tomahawks on the open fire at PSP, Mikey has found plenty of inspiration throughout his past experiences - check out his fun pop up with Eastern European roots!
    SIMPL EXCHANGE X HERE & THERE photo

  • 'Keep It Simpl' Tasting Menu

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Keep it Simpl and let us cook for you! Experience a guided selection of our Lu's Variety Snack menu - offering nostalgic Asian bites with global influences and options for cocktail and wine pairing. Enjoy the warm and aesthetic ambiance, perfect for date night or any special occasion. Allergies will be happily accommodated.
    'Keep It Simpl' Tasting Menu photo

Menu

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What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Lively

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Cocktail Bar

  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Best Value

  • Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Toronto

    Lively

  • Toronto

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simpl Things offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" cocktails and "great" service. Guests rave about the "incredible" food, especially brunch and tasting menus. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff create a welcoming vibe. A standout in Parkdale, it's perfect for brunch, happy hour, or a special dinner. Highly recommended!

23 Reviews

  1. Fizza

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute little cafe with delicious brunch - loved the avo toast and french toast

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  2. Nicholas

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the pre-fix meal. Really yummy Asian inspired dishes. Dumplings, pork buns, crispy pork skin, rice with various meats & seaweed/sesame/pineapple, udon carbonara was the main event. Worth it. Support parkdale businesses because they are the best.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Thank you for coming and supporting local Parkdale businesses :) we hope to see you again soon!

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  3. jean

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is great here. Wine/cocktail pairing was customized to our personal liking and cocktails were the highlights. Natural wine selection is awesome too. We did the tasting menu (weekend evening) and while some appetizers were great, the main dishes could be better in terms of flavours. All in all, we enjoyed the experience.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on February 6, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed your cocktails and pairings. We have notified our chef of the main dishes and currently working through some seasonal adjustments with new and exciting dishes coming soon. We hope to see you again :)

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  4. Rachel

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu was perfection! And service spectacular!
    Simpl ThingsResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for coming! We would love to see you again soon :)

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  5. samantha

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, delicious brunch menu and happy hour from 2-5!! I would strongly recommend for a weekend late afternoon catch up ❤️❤️
    Simpl ThingsResponded on November 22, 2024
    Glad you are enjoying our offerings! We hope to see you again soon :)

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  6. Jackie

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and we will return! Loved the espresso martini
    Simpl ThingsResponded on November 22, 2024
    So do we! Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again soon :)

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  7. MikeD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience. Food and service were great.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on November 22, 2024
    Glad you enjoyed our offerings! Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again soon :)

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  8. Krista

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Food and service are amazing… been a bunch of times and always look forward to going back!
    Simpl ThingsResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thank you Krista, we look forward to hosting you again very soon!

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  9. ricky

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for the pre-dinner snacks. Good ambience, attentive service and delicious food. Both Tartar and Onigiri was great and there were no misses on the menu. Would come back for full meal.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thank you for coming! We hope to see you again soon :)

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  10. Jennifer

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had the tasting experience and it was sooooooo good!!! Everything was great including service. The only complaint that I have are the fruit flies that we were constantly swatting away. Other than that it would have been a perfect birthday evening.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on October 4, 2024
    Thank you for coming and glad you enjoyed! We have noted the issue as they really really like the plant behind your table... it has been addressed and we hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Simpl Things offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 627-0269.

Simpl Things is rated 4.9 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Simpl Things

269 Dunn Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2S1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Queen St W and Dunn Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Roncesvalles
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Wilkes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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