Garden Bar & Bodega in Toronto
1173 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M4M 3P1, Canada
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The Garden Bar and Bodega is Leslieville's newest bar and patio. Soak up the sun, and watch the world go by on our huge corner patio, hang out at the bar, or grab ice cold drinks and snacks to go in our corner Bodega. Come as you are. Laidback backyard vibes.
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Great place for drinks, and pizza (from nearby Maker Pizza). Cozy bar area with high ceilings, fireplace, comfy seating, and quick friendly service. Neighborhood Gem, thank you!
Moved to Canada from the UK and luckily found this place. Firstly the staff and owners are amazing, it’s such a friendly, welcoming and easy to go place. It feels like a family and a little hub in the community where people from all backgrounds are a community. Great drinks and food. You can order from a smaller menu directly from the bar or get Makers pizza (which are amazing) to deliver directly to you through the bar. It’s has a great range of events such as trivia, board games and food one nights, but it’s also very big on sports! Especially Bills and TFC. The patio is awesome, with a lot of room and TVs outside for that tailgating experience.
Garden Bar & Bodega is an absolute gem in Leslieville! The patio is phenomenal—spacious, beautifully designed, and the perfect spot to relax with friends. The vibe here is unmatched, with a great mix of energy and chill ambiance that makes you want to stay all day. The staff are incredible—super friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel welcome. On top of that, the drinks are fantastic and very reasonably priced, which is always a bonus. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual drink or planning a night out, this place is definitely a must-visit in Leslieville. Can’t recommend it enough!
This is a great location to host a private party. I held my birthday party here this year and they helped me make a flyer for the event, provided DJ options, and allowed me to decorate. I was able to order Maker Pizza and cupcakes for the party. I had a blast. Bartenders were wonderful and everyone had fun. 10/10 recommend this local bar to host a private party. Thanks Guys! Andy.
I recently hosted a private event at The Garden Bar & Bodega with a friend to celebrate our birthdays, and it was an amazing experience! This was my second time attending a private event here, but my first hosting my own, and once again, they exceeded expectations. The team worked with us to create a custom drink special for the evening and were incredibly helpful with all the details for our cake and food. Everyone had a fantastic time, and the atmosphere was perfect for our celebration. I highly recommend The Garden Bar & Bodega for anyone planning an event or party—you won’t be disappointed!
The service was very underwhelming. Nobody seated us for quite a while even though 2 servers walked past us multiple times. When we finally seated ourselves, we had to wait a while to be told that there were no menus and the QR code on the table did not work either. We saw people get a physical copy of the menu. Our table was never cleared, even though we had requested multiple times for it to be cleared. There were used lemons and shot glasses on the table left by other patrons. The service was also extremely slow and we had to leave the place because of the pace.
Garden Bar & Bodega is a delightful spot! The tasty sandwiches and coffee are a must-try. Special shout-out to America, the young and friendly manager who adds a welcoming touch to the atmosphere. Thanks for making it a great experience!
Amazing bar! Very Cousy and welcoming! Staff is great, food is great! I would recommend to all about Garden Bar & Bodega! The HUGE plus! This is a Bills Mafia Bar!!!! So Buffalo Bills fans, this is the place to hit up on game days! Even non game days should hit up!
The Garden hosted my birthday party as a private event and it was absolutely amazing! The staff were fantastic attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They even curated drink specials just for my birthday, which my guests couldn t stop raving about. The vibes were immaculate. The space was well utilized and everyone was comfortable! Huge thanks to the team for making my birthday so memorable. Highly recommend for any of your private events!!
I had my birthday celebration here twice at The Garden Bar and Bodega and they did not disappoint! The staff had catered to my every request in which they assured my experience be an exceptional one! I highly recommend your next private function to be held here because you will have an amazing down to earth experience which will make you consider future bookings respectfully! Keep up the amazing work Thomas, Lukey and staff!
Amazing place; dog friendly patio! Welcoming environment with delicious food especially pizza!
I recently had my birthday party at Garden Bar & Bodega and truly had a night to remember! Thomas, the owner, was so accommodating with our group and even let us decorate the space for the festivities. The bar staff, Luke and Matheus, were so kind and took great care of us throughout the night. I truly could not have asked for a better space for the evening and Im very happy to have this bar in my local neighbourhood. I will be back!
Great bar for watching Bills Games! Friendly bar tenders. Very clean. Prime local pub spot and cozy!
The cubano sandwich with mixed greens salad is delicious
Stumbled upon this place to kill time on a Friday afternoon. The server was top notch, the place is super relaxed and calm, loved it! Definitely plan to stop by if Im in the area again
One of the best Gems on the east end. Do yourself a favor and go enjoy a night out here. Awesome food & drinks, thanks!
Great place! Paul, one of the servers was a superstar and helped out with a charge cable and was just a super pleasure all-round. 5 beans!
Disgusting treatment by the male bar staff. Insulted us for our appearance even after we showed our IDs. And then just didnt come back with the change of the old women we were sitting with. His excuse for it? Hes an immigrant. Smh. 0 stars.
I recently celebrated my birthday at Garden Bar & Bodega and had the most incredible time. Could not have pulled it off without Thomas and the teams help! From the planning to the night of, everyone was so kind and accommodating. Great drinks, great staff, and great atmosphere - will definitely be back again soon. Thank you Thomas, Luke, Emily, and Matheus! P.S. Try the paloma!!!
Stopped in for a drink after work, great size patio, quick to get a seat/ served. Nice selection of beers available, great place for people watching!
Garden Bar & Bodega is THE PLACE TO BE. my first experience there was by chance, while killing time before seeing a show at the theatre across the street. as a girl in my 20s I love to hear that a place has a good vibe for me to go solo, and I m happy to say I couldn t have felt more comfortable! because of that fabulous experience, I decided to host my birthday party there and could not be happier with how everything went. the night included a full comedy show inside, and a drag/burlesque show out on the patio later in the evening and everything went off without a hitch. the drinks are fantastic, the atmosphere is so cool, and most of all the staff is incredible. all of this to say, the Bodega has you covered for any occasion big or small. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event, or just as a place to go to hang with your friends or to make new ones.
Thomas was amazing, along with variety of cocktails had a wonderful experience
Good vibes great food and one of the servers panini pressed our cookies because they didn t have a microwave and it was still delicious. Will be back!
Great atmosphere, nice and well thought out decor. Magical patio in the heart of Leslieville, worth to visit. I ll definitely come back. Food : 5/5
I recently hosted a company brand lunch at this charming little bar, and it was an absolute delight! The service was top-notch, and everyone felt well-accommodated throughout our time there. The atmosphere was perfect for our gathering, and all of us had a fantastic time. Highly recommended for any occasion!
Stopped in on a Sunday evening waiting for my girlfriend and I absolutely loved this cute hole in the wall local bar. Really fun people and music and the bartender Paul was super fun and made some great cocktails. Will definitely be back.
Fun spot to watch a Bills game with decently priced suds
Best Patio in Leslieville. Grab a drink and hang out with friends or come solo and make new friends. Drinks are cold and the staff is awesome.
Very pleasant surprise when discovering patio bar and bodega, good atmosphere, variety for consumption, products to take away, excellent service and good music. I will definitely return to the place
I really liked the place, the spot is nice and the service was super good, en la noche mucha fiesta y es muy divertido. I really recommend it.
Love this neighborhood spot and the owners and staff are super friendly
Amazing spot, the staff is super friendly and welcoming, the music is great, and they have a nice variaty of drinks. Definitely recommend it!
My new favorite spot. Great selection of beers, the pizza was incredible and a great patio for a sunny day!
I recently moved into the Dundas and Carlaw area and have wanted to have a chance to meet some new friends. I went to the patio last weekend at the Garden Bar and actually was able to meet a few new friends. Amazing spot and definitely recommend! I will be back!
Best neighbourhood spot
Great for to-go beers during times of the day when LCBO and the beer store are closed, wonderful patio too. Pet friendly as well!
Toronto s been calling for a spot like this: Garden Bar & Bodega answered! They ve curated a unique selection of local and craft drinks that you can enjoy on the patio or take to go. I tried new cocktail called Pawsitive Spirits that was light and refreshing and supports local animal shelters! Great vibes, friendly staff and an unreal dog friendly patio!
I recently discovered this Garden Bar after doing my workout at Primal Academy down the street. I love the variety they have - great beer and an amazing selection of vodka sodas. Not to mention their patio is dog friendly, very fun. Theres a new brand there called Pawsitive Spirits that had a wonderful Black Cherry and Mango Passionfruit! I will definitely return and almost certainly bring my pup! Thanks Garden staff for being so accomodating.
Sun soaked terrace, great beer selection, fun staff makes for a great time. Stopped by for the first time last week and it wont be our last. An east end summer staple
Still love it. My last review left 1 star which was a mistake but I really enjoyed the the whole experience.
Love the patio, so big and spacious, super friendly staff great drinks it s a great vibe !
Amazing new spot!! Great staff, service, and atmosphere. I will be back many times this summer!
Love visiting this spot. Great atmosphere and corner patio to watch the hustle and bustle of city life while having a bite and drinks with friends.
A welcoming, clean and friendly environment with a great atmosphere !
Great people and exceptional service! Its cozy, its chill and the music always matches the vibe. Its THE spot that brings the neighborhood together. Never a dull moment at the Garden!
Awesome spot with a great vibe! Roomy patio, friendly service and a solid selection of drinks. They also offer some drink/snacks for grab & go in case you want to hang out in one of the nearby parks. Absolutely loved both evenings that Ive spent there and will definitely be back again in the future!
Garden Bar is awesome. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great prices. Bar Staff and service goes beyond expectations. Perfect lil spot in the East end to hit the patio during the day or to get some drinks at night. Highly recommend.
Amazing patio! Very cool atmosphere and fast service. Ill definitely be back.
gr8 dog friendly patio
I highly recommend this bar! Great service, great prices and great atmosphere. The music, the staff, the patio and the drinks are amazing! Definitely added to my list of favourite spots.
Great spot to go for a drink with friends
Very cool but low key spot. Staff are super nice.
This will definitely be my new go to spot! The patio was spacious and the service was great. Our server Paul was SO friendly and helpful with drink recommendations. Can t wait to go back:)
Great Buffalo Bills backer bar!
Great drinks and food all around. Good atmosphere and friendly crowd. When theres an event or game happening, its pretty live. All in all great vibes!
Always a good idea to visit when you want something to drink, service is AMAZING and staff has really good vibes! Highly recommend! Food
The place is very nice and the service is excellent.
Great customers services, good prices, nice music and very cozy environment.
My fav watering hole in Leslieville. Friendly staff and great patio. Also the place to be on NFL Sundays as it is Torontos official Bills Mafia bar!
Nice little bodega in the Leslieville area of Eastern Toronto for anyone looking for a casual bar to drink at. While I typically go there to watch Canada soccer matches, it also has weekly trivia and comedy nights as part of their plan to cater to all sorts of clientele. I m sure they will have more theme nights over time, which will keep things fresh and fun. Drink options are mainly local craft beers and craft vodka mixers in addition to your standard hard liquor options. So, a local bodega that supports local brewers and distillers is an added bonus! Also offers a very chill vibe mainly because it s far removed from the tourist hotspots of Toronto and the bar owners and staff are from the area. Basically, they treat all customers as if they were family or a part of the community. Finally, while they do not have a kitchen to serve food on site, they do have some partnerships with some of the local restaurants nearby. Again, it s pretty awesome for this bodega to support other local businesses.
