The Last Temptation

Just came for drinks and they are cheap which is most of the appeal but me and my boyfriend split a pitcher of sangria and it was so watered down! We had like 4 glasses each and felt nothing (and I have a pretty low tolerance). Also, the waiter was taking smoking breaks outside on the front patio in front of the customers which was unsettling.

Cheap drinks, attentive service and ok décor. You’ll like it if you like dive bars and indie rock or old school rock. I’m not a fan of the music, but I like the prices and im not put off by the shabby interior. I’ve always overlooked this place til last year and the ~$ 5.75 2oz cocktails are delicious! I recommend the orange pekoe blueberry tea with grandmarnier and amaretto

The décor is a bit of mish-​mash, and the food lacks ANY sort of the culinary aesthetic people have started to expect in Toronto restaurants. I mean, both the nachos and the burger looked EXACTLY like something I could (and have) made at home.
But, you know what? I make GREAT nachos and grill an EXCELLENT burger at home. So how could I complain about these ones? And looks/​presentation aside, there was certainly no lack of quality for either item. The nachos were a decent size and not at all hurting for cheese, the burger tasted great, and even the fries (something I couldn’t make at home) were thick and tasty. I got a bit of a diner feel from everything, but with a fraction of the grease you’d usually see.
So maybe you’re thinking, «Great. But why would I pay restaurant prices for something I could get at home?» Yeah, no. This MAY be the last bastion of sane restaurant prices in Toronto. I’m not kidding when I say the meals were half, nearly a third, of what I actually expected to pay. And even a pitcher (of any of their very respectable selection) of beers for $ 14.50 isn’t bad. Yes, they were on a nightly special, but even their menu prices surprised me.
I love both of those «mish-​mashed» ambiances I mentioned earlier, so what’s wrong with seeing them both in one space? It was the funky, string-​light, randomly decorated front that drew me in, and the surprisingly stylish, conventionally decorated rear of the restaurant where I ended up sitting. They even had some kind-​of-​hilarious, conversation-​creating art hung up back there.
All in all, if you’re looking for a polished dining experience, maybe don’t go here. If you’re looking for a pretty great ambiance, some respectable food, and to re-​live the nostalgia of mid-​90s food prices, this is probably a must-​see…

Super nice staff, cheap drinks and a nice patio. What else do you need for summer?
I got a pitcher ($ 16) and their omelette of the day which had spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese. It was delicious and came with home fries on the side. Recommended!

Cheap drinks, although the liquor is definitely watered down. at least they have my favourite cider so I can’t complain. The food is just garbage, don’t even bother. not even the fries, seriously, go anywhere else. I ordered nachos here once and it came with a tasteless white gloop which I had to ask about. Apparently, that’s guac and they blend avocados with margarine. What the duck??? No!
Still, there is something charming about this place. I like the interior as well as the patio. There’s always cool art on the walls and its lit just right. I’ll be back for a drink.

Very very underrated burger and fries cut and made in house. Trevor, my host, was most excellent. Ask him about lost breakfast cereals of the 80s.

Pretty delicious food & a very cozy spring atmosphere. Great lunch spot or stop for drinks!

Ordered a Rye and Ginger. The Whiskey was ½ watered down. Waitress charged before making the drink, and tipped herself by taking the change without my consent.

Great place to hang out and chill.
Until you hear the owner’s wife yelling at her employees. How rude. I hope she learns some manners. It’s a Saturday night and people are trying to eat in peace.
Very unprofessional.

The pasta sauce was tasteless, pad Thai was okay.
However the service wasn’t the best. They did forget the sangria we ordered and the whole time we were there no body brought a cup of water.

Not bad…
Despite the fact that we got swarmed by bees while we were trying to eat lunch, my travel companion and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here. The menu has a little bit of everything and prices are v. reasonable.
We had the brie and roasted garlic with pita (gooey and delicious), the honey garlic chicken wings (sweet and crispy), the pierogies (soft and pillowy), and the kolbassa sandwich (buttery bread and salty sausage). We washed everything down with a white wine sangria. The sangria tasted more like orange juice than wine, but it was still refreshing.
The outdoor seating is super picturesque, but like I mentioned above, there were dozens of bees that gathered around our table and we freaked out and ended up having to sit indoors to finish our meal.

One of the cheap spots to go in t-​dot ! 16 $ pitcher of beer with cheap tasty eats !
We tried the brie and avocado sandwich and the pad thai, we were left satisfied and full !
Also sweet terrasse

It’s cheap, but disappointing. Prices are low, but so is the quantity and quality of the food.
There are far superior options in Kensington Market and China Town for the same price.
The service, despite being friendly, can be slow and distracted.
Good for a cheap drink, especially if you have a decent sized group or you want to sit on the patio. For food, go elsewhere.

Very chill environment with some foosball.
Need to come back on a busy night to get a better feel of the crowd and food.

Ah… another cheap place in Toronto which is generally raved about by all my friends. And this is better than the last (cheap) place that I reviewed, and once again it really came down to the service. Unlike the Java House, the service here was of alright friendliness, no one forgot about us, and we didn’t have to see a waitress cry.
The atmosphere was what you expect from a dive restaurant. Dark and dingy, and that kind of atmosphere that borders on making you worry that you might get an infection if you ever cut yourself. But despite my jokes I get why people enjoy it. It’s relaxed and accessible.
My friends and I all had bacon cheeseburgers and wine (a most classy combination) because with our student budgets, the 6.50 $ (or something like that) was a great deal. To be honest, we were all pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meat and veggies in our burger. The fries weren’t too bad either!
I look forward to visiting here again once this city defrosts.

Wow… yes… it is cheap beer and food. You get what you pay for.
Nacho’s came with just cheese… yeah… no salsa or anything. 3 $ calameri anyone?
It was freezing in this place… I asked for a hot water and lemon, she gave me the candle, she said it would last longer. I will not go back. In all fairness she did bring the water after.

Bières pas chers et super patio en plein Kensington, j’adore!
Cheap beers and awesome patio in the middle of Kensington, just love it!

Ahh. I’m still intoxicated when I write this. TLT is a classic Kensington dive bar, filled with lively locals and friendly staff.
Drinks are affordable! I had a blueberry tea (not blue, no blueberries) with Amaretto and Orange pekoe-​it was ok. Followed by an unknown shot (I think whiskey and coke?) courteousy of Evelyn our lovely Unilocal CM! The patio was great, very laid back. Inside is nice too… just a little humid on one of our last summer days.

Petit bar placé dans Kengsington Market, cela met déja une idée sur l’ambiance du bar, et on est servi, l’ambiance est bien sympa! Le bar est en longueur mais on né se sent pas serré entre les places! Il y a une salle arrière ou des jeunes talents peuvent monter sur scèné, ce qui donne une vrai ambiance cosy!
les tarifs sont très raisonnables!

This dive spot let’s me sit with my dog ON the patio, not tied up outside it, which is really nice in the summer. I know this is illegal, but all the locals seem to really appreciate it.
Booze is cheap (especially pitchers) and they serve until 2 nightly.
Food is cheap (right cheap!) and is decent. I usually go for the brie and avocado sandwich on a croissant, or the tom yum soup. Others I’ve been with have really enjoyed the pad thai or the all day breakfast.
Movember Game: This month, try to tell the Mo Bros from the hipsters. Dare ya!
PS: I started this review as a ¾, and after reflecting on the amazing people watching one can do from this patio/​window seat, I upped it. Can’t beat being drunk in the afternoon and making up peoples stories.

3.5 stars I say!
This is exactly what I picture when I think «Kensington establishment». Cheap and pleasant, and in my mind it’s a far better version of The Red Room. Service was not the quickest but it was definitely friendly, it is very run down looking but not in a bad way? (at least it did the night I went with it’s very low lighting). The washroom was surprisingly cleaner than I expected, but then again I did have low expectations.
I ordered myself some french onion soup and a spicy chicken dish, and that is why this review is not a 4 star one. Both were below par, the «spicy» chicken was not spicy at all (yes I realise I’m Sri Lankan and spicy does not hold the same meaning to me as it does to most people here). But I was too hungry to really care.
However there’s a great atmosphere, cheap drinks and friendly staff and I would not hesitate to visit again, and would like to check it out in the light of day as well.

I went here after work one saturday night.
The one thing that was clear from all that I heard about this place was it was cheap with a chill vibe. I am proud to say that after experiencing just one evening there, it completely lives up to the buzz.
Everything was inexpensive. I ordered a Woo Woo cocktail and paid $ 4 bucks for it. I remember it having peach schnapps and vodka. Very easy on the palette. If you don‘t like sweet drinks just look at the drinks special board and pick something else to your liking.
The food prices are absolutely ridiculous! Burgers cost 3.95, my friend. Order it even if you aren‘t hungry! Now, I‘ll have to admit that none of us were blown away by the food. I wasn‘t expecting much for the price I was paying.
It‘s a great place to go with folks that just want to hang out without any snootiness.
On top of all those wonderful things, the staff are friendly and prompt.