Farmhouse Tavern

Intended to come here for brunch but ended up getting a reservation for 1pm (make a reservation!!) the restaurant is cozy and quaint, picture coffeehouse meets cute hunting lodge. The service is okay, but nothing to rave about.
The food is all great, everything tasted hot and fresh. You order from the board so we got the duck leg, the burger and the eggs Benedict.
— duck was good, but it was really the deep fried duck eggs that stole the show
— burger was a touch too salty but the bun and toppings were fresh and delicious and fries were hot, crispy and perfect
— eggs Bennie were perfectly runny, with a delicious biscuit bottom and a creamy hollandaise sauce
Coffee was good, but I would have liked them to refill more often, and the same with the water.

Amazing brunch. The eggs benedict was incredible (the hollandaise is made with brown butter). Might want to make reservations if you go as space seems pretty limited. Wish I lived on the west end– I would eat there all the time.

Arrived for an 815 reservation on a Saturday night to find much of the small menu already sold out. This place seems to care very little about the comfort of its customers. There was only one small coat rack (with 3 or 4 hooks) for a room that seats about 30. In addition, the menu was written on a single blackboard which was of no use if you were sitting against the wall. The waiter suggested that we take a picture of the menu and read it off our phone. Apparently, it was too much effort for the restaurant to write it down on a piece of paper and photocopy.
As for the food, some of it was reasonably good — the ploughman’s lunch had a few interesting items (although there was an inedible piece of porkbelly included), but the mains we tried (the fish and the porkbelly bowl) were no better than what an average home cook would make with ingredients from loblaws.
No dessert was offered. The single item on the menu that night, a chocolate mousse, was sold out as well. The server suggested that we have a cheese plate «for desert».
I’ve been to plenty of «farm to table» restaurants in various cities. The good ones remember that they are still part of the hospitality industry and treat their customers accordingly. This isn’t one of them.

Wow! What a hidden treasure! This place is charming and decorated like a trendy well… you guested it– a farmhouse. This place is super cool without all the pretence of king/​queen streets and not one beard or ‘I’m trying hard to be a hipster’ toque in sight! Great food in a really relaxed atmosphere. We had the lamb, trout and fois gras and all were tasty. Service was friendly but slow and inattentive so don’t go if you are in a hurry. For the price point, service could be stepped up a bit thus the ⁴⁄₅.

Had brunch today at the Farmhouse Tavern. This restaurant has such charm, great service and the food is delicious. I ordered «eggs in a basket with bacon». The portion was generous and the squash was baked and smoked which paired well with the eggs/​bacon. This wouldn’t have been a combination that I thought of myself but I loved how all the flavours came together. If you are in the neighbourhood, this is a lovely place to stop by at!

Always very impressed by the food here! Our group shared a number of appetizers while I had the braised lamb. They were all absolutely delicious! If planning for any special occasion, call in advance for their big items. Won’t be disappointed!
Their menu changes now and again so it’s a great place to check out once a while. For lunch, they have lots of great burgers.

Let me describe my last experience at this place. I went here with my friends who were visiting from out of town. They seated us on the patio next to the smoker. We choked on smoke. The waiter seemed off kilter somehow, as if he was high. His smile was a little scary, as was the way he’d sidle up to us from behind the bushes, literally standing on the sidewalk. They moved us indoors when we complained about the smoker, where my friends complained of the sweltering heat (no air conditioning).
The experience was rather comical really. My friends were wondering why in the world I would have taken them to this joint. Then they served us the food. You could see the look in their eyes. The delight. The surprise. The food is good. Shockingly good.
As noted, this place has its own smoker, which they use to smoke all their own bacon in-​house. They excel in charcuterie fare, along with meats, from roast chicken to steak to braised cheeks and foie gras. Flavour abounds. All is home made and the chef plainly cares about his food. The menu does change, so what you get does vary from time to time.
It’s all just fantastic, down to earth food. The menu isn’t large, but what they do they do amazingly well. Just try not to sit next to the smoker.

Not for me. Strange spices (for me, not everyone hates anise or fennel seeds) in everything and very small portions, but I can appreciate their flare for aesthetics.

Service was personalized yet discreet. The server Richard was very efficient and informative.
THE FOOD THOUGH!!!
We had the divine braised lamb. Words can’t describe how tender and flavourful it was. We were told they braise the lamb neck, pull it, season it, bread it and deep fry it. Served with horseradish cream and leafy stuff. Just amazing.
We also had the fish dish. Rainbow trout with outstanding crispy salty skin. Served with roasted veggies and salad plus a turnip purée from heaven.
The old an winter hip the spot and 9 $ Pinot Gris tasted delightful with the fish.
Amazing experience overall. Can’t wait to be back for brunch!

BF and I picked Farmhouse Tavern having heard great things about the food, and because anywhere that has some $ 100 monstrous dish of beef mentioned in the reviews seems like an interesting spot.
We come in a bit early from our reserved time, but that’s no problem and we are seated right away. The kitchen is an open kitchen, and I did notice that the lighting from the kitchen is not very flattering — it’s the kind of bright office lighting that’s a bit too harsh for ambiance.
The seating is a combination of mismatched old-​fashioned wooden chairs and long booth seating with cool cushions. The menu is displayed on chalkboard, so we spend a bit of time gazing, picking, squinting, choosing, etc. I’m not a big fan of the entrees being on the chalkboard like that — they’re 2 words, like «Beef Sirloin» or «Braised Lamb», and says nothing of the flavour.
Our server, Richard, is a hearty guy — jokes about why it took us so long to give them a try! He makes some recommendations and we end up ordering the Ploughman’s Platter ($ 23), Bone Marrow ($ 11) and Braised Lamb ($ 23), For drinks, BF got a local brew called Beau _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​ (pretty good!) and I chose a red Cab.
The Platter was interesting — there’s pickled veggies, cheeses, toasted bread, smoked salmon and a big roasted duck leg. All in all delicious, especially the duck leg, but it seemed a little mixed up — I suppose they have their own interpretation of «charcuterie», but there were no cured meats, and the salmon was a surprise. The Bone Marrow was good — one big bone, lots of marrow to go around, topped with tomatoes and seasoning. Last, the braised lamb was a BIG surprise. We pictured a lambshank, braised on some veggies, or rice, or something. It’s like a crabcake — braised lamb on the inside, then coated and fried. Sitting on a bed of celery pureed sauce. Tasted good and I liked it, but BF was a little dubious.
Overall, service was good — Richard came back frequently to check on us, see if we liked the food. With the Unilocal check-​in, you also get 1 free refill of your alcoholic drink. I didn’t like my red wine too much, but Richard graciously offered to refill it with something more to my taste.
Great meal, and Unilocalers, remember to check in!

Fantastic brunch in a country kitsch environment.
Had the Morning Threesome for brunch: duck confit, deep-​fried duck egg, and duck fois gras. Juice was yummy and the «Bunch Pots» (fried potatoes) were great.
Cheddar biscuit was fine, but I wouldn’t order it again.
It’s far in the West End for us, but worth the drive, so we’ll be back.

Been meaning to go here for a longtime, and before I became an east ender, but finally made it here before touring the junction for furniture.
Surprisingly when we got there around 1130 there was a table waiting for us inside for 4. And still plenty of room on the patio, though it seemed to fill up quite quickly later on.
The inside is quaint and warm and comfy, like a farmhouse. The coffee mugs don’t match and come from here and there… Its cute and makes it homey.
Now the important part. The food. Delicious brunch. The Eggs Benny is up there with the Benny at Emma’s country kitchen. I got them with gravlax but they also have a veg option with kale. The hollandaise was excellent and thick not watery. I tried the buttermilk pancakes and apples and they were amazing. Thick and fluffy, sweet and cinnamony. I tried some of the mother and child reunion. The deep fried duck egg was dope. The prices here definitely reflect the quality of the food and ingredients, and a decent meal in the city.

Ohmygod. I’m just starting to accept runny eggs and I’m glad I did before I came here otherwise I would’ve never tried the Eggs Benny… and I’d be one sorry, stupid person because they were incredible. The portion size was great though I would’ve eaten 2 more if they’d been offered to me. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the blend of textures and tastes, neither which overpowered the other, was spot on. We also got mimosas which were nice and big but didn’t really give off a good buzz. My fiancé got the burger with a duck egg and still fantasizes about it. Can’t wait til our next trip across the border!

Bartender needs an attitude adjustment. LARGE. (Server was fantastic, tipped him very generously, hopefully they don’t pool tips!)
Everything is half price after 9 which is great because everything is way overpriced ($ 46 steak — WTF! Your name had better start with ‘G’ and end in ‘ordon Ramsay’ to feel justified charging that).
Drinks… They don’t have a drink menu so we asked the server.
Partner ordered the Junction beer on recommendation of the server. Didn’t like it (personal preference, we both found it EXTREMELY yeasty).
I asked for an amaretto sour but they don’t stock amaretto in their bar rail so the server called the bartender out to go over my options. Bartender asked what I like, what I don’t like. I answered sweet and tart (which is why I like the AS) and no whiskey or tequila. Ten minutes later, he (bartender) delivers a tequila drink… I say it’s tequila and that I said the only things I didn’t want were whiskey and tequila. He just stared at me and walk back inside, not so much as an apology. The server came by shortly after to check on us and I explained, he apologized, asked what I wanted (to which I responded again, no whiskey or tequila) and that he would have another drink made up for me. That drink was brought out later by the bartender who didn’t apologize (STILL), dropped it on the table with no eye contact without saying anything and walked about 5 feet before turning around and saying «Round 2» snidely… (Picture a snooty French butler) UGH.
I ordered the burger which they’re known for. Came with a side of fries. Normally $ 20 but paid $ 10 since we were there after 9PM. Fries were delicious, burger was pretty good but incredibly messy which made it tough to eat (literally falls apart in your hands as you eat it).
Partner ordered steak — steak was okay according to him. I tried some and while the steak was decent, the chef did NOT trim the fat! How do you charge $ 46 for a fatty steak?! Couldn’t stop raving about the corn on the cob.
Total bill for two mains and two drinks (at half price, remember) — about $ 50. Didn’t feel it was worth it given the poor service from the bartender and there is NO way I would have even considered paying $ 100 for that meal and service (again, server was AWESOME, bartender was a DICK). Ridiculous.

This place is so under the radar. It’s your next favourite place. Seriously order anything. Or just describe the kinda things you’re in the mood for. Last time I was like «Umm fish? And some salad or veggies, you know that kinda stuff, and goat cheese.» It was a ton of fun and the server brought one of the best glasses of white wine I’ve ever had (that wasn’t crazy expensive). Just go try it, every time I go back I have such a great time, it’s phenomenal.

Driving down to High Park to check out the cherry blossoms on a beautiful spring day, we decided to stop somewhere close by with a patio and drink a cold one. This restaurant came up in our search on Unilocal so we stopped in. We arrived at 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon, which unbeknownst to us is closing time. They let us know that we could come in but we would need to order quickly from the kitchen as they were closing down. We didn’t realize that it was only a brunch menu, but two of us ordered quickly while the other two did not want to be rushed and just ordered drinks. The menu for the patio was on a chalkboard on the wall, and so you didn’t have an opportunity to really read through the options and see what you were ordering. My friend ordered bread pudding, and I ordered the farm burger. When our food arrived, her bread pudding looked like french toast and she said it was delicious. My burger arrived with an amazing colourful salad and a giant egg sliding on and off the burger. The food was really good, and the staff were very nice. All of the food is locally sourced, and specifically from Ontario which I can appreciate. The prices are a bit on the higher end, ($ 20 for a burger) but it was good food. I didn’t like that you couldn’t read a menu in advance, and it was confusing that they were shutting down for 2 hours (between 3:00 — 5:00) to prep for the dinner crowd. Apparently they have a sister restaurant down the street that would be open during 3 — 5, so I’m not sure why they didn’t send us there. By the time we arrived as well, quite a few things were crossed out on the brunch menu as they had run out, so I guess Sundays are a busy time for them.
I would recommend, but I don’t know if I would return, unless I was in the area again.

Came here for a private event, where the whole restaurant was rented out.
We started with oysters and it came with a vingearette at the bar which were delish. I asked the bar to make a drink that was fruity and I got a wonderful citrus cocktail in a cute vintage-​esque glass.
Moving into the back seating room, with an open kitchen. Got the ploughmans platter for an appetizer and it is so big it can be an entrée! It came with a fried duck leg, terrine, smoked salmon, a variety of cheese, pickled veggies and a pink egg with some bread, all on a big round wood cutting board, I was already full after this! The entrée was a ribeye with duck fat brussels sprout, the steak was so tender and again such a large portion — I was in steak heaven, the brussel sprouts were a bit on the greasy side. Ending the meal with chocolate pudding in a mason jar. I left ridiculously full and ate way too much but was so worth it even if its a bit out of the way at the junction

I will preface this review by letting you know that I once went here for dinner, followed by dinner at the Daughter’s the next night, then back to the Tavern for brunch. This was over a single weekend.
Love the casual, cabin-​like vibe where the service is kind and knowledgeable about what’s on the menu. My usual order for brunch is the Mother & Child reunion, duck eggs served with duck in whatever method they’ve chosen for that week. IE: Breaded & fried, poached duck eggs with an oozy yolk and duck prosciutto. For the ultimate duckin’ good time, opt for the foie gras on top — a luscious, perfectly seared neat lobe or two with a good chunk of bread to sop up every drop.
Dinner here is just as good, with the changing menu scrawled across the chalkboards on the wall. I suggest the steak to share!

We had been meaning to try the brunch at Farmhouse Tavern for a while, so off to the Junction (triangle) we went. Although they had a bustling summer patio going on, we opted to seat inside. I guess that authentic farmhouse experience came with an aromatic waft that we carried around for the rest of the afternoon. In retrospect, it was worth it.
The brunch menu is written on a chalkboard, and is not too extensive. As a Unilocal elite, you can get claim a second alcoholic drink for free (yay!!). Unlimited coffee. Always a bonus. Service was great and the waitress was very approachable. We opted for the eggs benny (with daikon) and the Mother and Child reunion with some bacon on the side ($ 15).
The Mother and Child was a beautifully presented platter, consisting of a righteous crispy duck egg and layered smoked duck filet. Definitely not your average brunch dish. I would say it was quite unique and a definite winner. The eggs benny were executed perfectly. I would try out their dinner menu for sure. When i’m feeling carnivorous that is.

I was here with my two kids early in the day. Since it wasn’t busy it worked out okay. They had one high chair, but I don’t think I would bring them for dinner, others may get annoyed, since it’s a small trendy restaurant.
From the many pictures on Unilocal I had already decided to get the ploughmans platter. The presentation was beautiful. Especially the duck confit which included the leg, claws and all. My son loved it so much he chewed every bit of meat off it, right down to the meat on the knuckles of the claw. My one complaint is there were too many pickled items and then a tonne of mustards on and around it. It makes for very acidic flavours and not really anything to match it up with on the plate. I would probably have not noticed if this was a share plate with a few others. I am also sure from seeing other dishes, that there’s a lot more to this restaurant that I will need to come back to experience.