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Simpl Things, Toronto, ON

Simpl Things

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4.8
4.8
37 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
269 Dunn Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2S1

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a diverse range of catering including Italian comfort food, canapé brunch options to Asian inspired snacks as well as custom cocktails
  • Private party facilities
    We are an intimate cocktail and snack bar located in Parkdale — we can accommodate different styles of events from small long table dinners to cocktail reception style events. Seated on a long table up to 22 and standing up to 55.
  • Neighborhood
    Roncesvalles
  • Cross street
    Queen St W and Dunn Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Queen St West at Dunn Ave" streetcar stop, located approximately 5 meters away, about a 1-minute walk. ​Queen streetcar line, providing convenient access to and from the establishment.​
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 'Keep It Simpl' Tasting Menu

    CA$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

What 37 people are saying

Simpl Things reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Neighborhood gem

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Cocktail Bar

  • Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Toronto

    Neighborhood gem

  • Toronto

    Lively

  • Toronto

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simpl Things is a charming spot with "super good" in-house pasta and breads that delight patrons. The "amazing" service complements the delicious and unique menu, offering a "great vibe" and "comfortable atmosphere." The varied experiences and "fabulous brunch" make it a "personal favourite" for many.
37 Reviews
  1. Jewel VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta and breads are made by the chef in house and must try! I finished the bread! Their breads are super good!

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  2. Natalie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table of 3 attended one of the Simpl Exchanges, this one was with Dwight Smith. The food was so delicious, well-plated and unique. The service here is always friendly, attentive & considerate. Simpl Things is my personal favourite bar / restaurant in the city and I look forward to every opportunity to enjoy the ambiance and menu offering. Their commitment to providing varied experiences throughout the day / week is highly appreciated and ensures a unique experience, no matter when you visit.

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  3. Ali VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible spot in the city. Can’t recommend it enough. Food was some of the best I’ve had and service was great.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for joining us—we’re so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope to see you again soon :)

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  4. Eva

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks and service were great. Really cute inside, and a comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us!! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience, and we truly appreciate your support. We hope to see you again soon :)

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  5. Karen VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was amazing, food was wonderful. Loved the concept of the drink flight. Would like the option to choose between a couple of other drinks for the flight. Plates are larger than I expected!! I'll be back
    Simpl ThingsResponded on April 11, 2025
    We are glad you enjoyed our new flights selection :) It's a new item we are trying and would love to expand the selection once we get more feedback! We hope to see you again soon - glad you enjoyed your experience

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  6. Nadine

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with great food. Unpretentious, welcoming.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thank you for coming - we’re so glad you enjoyed your experience! It means the world to us as a small business. We hope to see you again soon

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  7. Phillip

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has an amazing brunch at Simple Things! Attentive staff, great food and drinks. We all had a blast, and will definitely return soon.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us Phil—we’re so glad you enjoyed our brunch :) It means the world to us as a small business, and we truly appreciate your support. See you soon!

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  8. Claire VIP

    Connacht3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly and attentive. Martinis were great and only $16!
    Simpl ThingsResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi there. Thank you for dining with us—we’re so glad you enjoyed your experience! It means the world to us as a small business, and we truly appreciate your support. We hope to see you again soon

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  9. Shane VIP

    Dublin10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s a nice space but the tables are far too close together. Could barely hear myself think and struggled to talk to my friend because of the extremely close proximity to the tables either side of us. At times we had to shout and lean across the table just to communicate. Staff and service were good. Food was fine but didn’t live up to the hype. I always rate a restaurant on two things: 1. Would I go back and 2. Would I recommend to a friend? For me, the answer to both questions is unfortunately no. One bathroom for all patrons was a challenge too, with people often queueing and waiting around throughout the night.
    Simpl ThingsResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi Shane, thank you for the feedback, unfortunately we can only work with the constraints we are dealt with as a small, Toronto building -a lot of our guests actually quite enjoy the intimate/ liveliness of the space! Saturday nights especially. We are glad you enjoyed our service and will make sure to note your thoughts on the food - and open to any specific feedback! We hope to see you at a quieter time, and with many diverse menus, or even on our patio in the summer :)

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  10. Aaron

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great time! From the food and drinks to the amazing service, there wasn’t much else you could do better! Thanks to the team at Simpl!
    Simpl ThingsResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi Aaron, we’re so glad you enjoyed your experience! 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 4.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Simpl Things

269 Dunn Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2S1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Queen St W and Dunn Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Public transit
    Queen St West at Dunn Ave" streetcar stop, located approximately 5 meters away, about a 1-minute walk. ​Queen streetcar line, providing convenient access to and from the establishment.​
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer a diverse range of catering including Italian comfort food, canapé brunch options to Asian inspired snacks as well as custom cocktails
  • Private party facilities
    We are an intimate cocktail and snack bar located in Parkdale — we can accommodate different styles of events from small long table dinners to cocktail reception style events. Seated on a long table up to 22 and standing up to 55.
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