The Annex Hotel Lobby & Cafe in Toronto
296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7, Canada
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The Lobby at the annex hotel is the perfect place to catch up on some work while sipping a world-class latte in our cafe (or a margarita, you know, to get the creative process going).
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I photographed Kelly & Matt's wedding day here this summer. I highly recommend it, the staff were very helpful, communicative, and wonderful to work with. The venue is a lovely intimate space, with so many great little areas for photos. A little tip is to make use of the privacy screen as it makes for some cool effects in photos! :) I can't wait to come back to photograph another wedding! ig lovingcorephoto.
I think this might be my new favourite bar! Nice hidden spot behind Two Twos and a quiet vibe on a Monday night - trust you won’t be yelling over the music or any other people. We ordered a bottle of the orange wine (first time trying the orange wine - taste wasn’t too distinct, felt like a mild white), the warm olives and the brie. Wish they had more crostini… not enough for the brie. The olives were a bit too strong for my taste. Otherwise couldn’t have asked for a better evening!
I’m so amazed by this little hidden gem! Wine and food selection was descent. The service, ambiance and vibe of this place blew me away. Great date night venue or night out with friends! They allowed me to bring a cake for my friends birthday (among the other accommodations I had requested)!
Very nice place to have a hot drink in the winter or a cocktail in the evening :) I really enjoyed the art on the wall and how cozy it was in there.
This place is a cool spot where staff are very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable about what food and drinks they are serving. The salted caramel macchiato was perfect. I also ate a charcuterie board of unique cheeses, fig jam, bread, meant and olives which was great. Lastly their cocktails and non alcoholic drinks have great flavour. I tried the Annex Juice box and the non- alcoholic, grapefruit Mojito. I definetly reccomend for a chill place to hang out and enjoy great food.
The service & ambiance is top-notch. (Shout-out to our server but I forgot his name. I just remember that he moved from Winnipeg to Toronto to be with his gf). The craft beer selection is small but includes brews from Collective Arts, which is my go-to craft beer brewery. The charcuterie board was aesthetically pleasing but the olives were not the best quality. (I lived in Greece for a month last year, so I admit I was spoiled with great olives). Definitely a hidden gem with modern but cozy and artful decor. Will definitely be back!
We came for the wine and stayed for the people! The Annex Café/Wine Bar provides some of the best services in town. Their friendly staff (Troy and Jackson to name just a few) will make you feel right at home in their beautiful lounge and if you’re lucky, their patio. You can come with 0 knowledge of natural wines and Jackson will give you the 101 and more on some beautiful grape juice he has to offer. A tip: always ask what’s NOT on the menu yet! You might be more of a cocktail person, in which case, you will be hooked up to some amazing mixed drinks that are also served at the Two Twos next door. If you’re hungry, they have small bites like pizzas and charcuterie boards to pair excellently with the drinks. Aside from the mad friendly staff and extraordinary food and drinks, the vibe here is on another level. Decked in contemporary and modern furniture with dim lighting and groovy tunes, it’s hard to leave the space once you’ve sat down for the ambience. It’s in a boutique hotel and is rather under-promoted throughout the city, so you won’t find any rowdy crowd but just a chill and mature clientele down to have a good time. Highly recommended, coming from a Toronto local!
Really cozy spot. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They have a good selection of wines and even offer 1/2 off on Mondays. The pizza was really good and they also have these cute dessert cakes. Highly recommend. The Annex hotel is great too.
The bartender s the coolest!
I host meetups from time to time. Great stuff, great service, great people.
A poor replacement for the Green Room from days gone by. While the space itself is nice enough, the drink and cocktail menu is surprisingly limited.
I was there with a corporate party, so we had an open bar therefore I cant speak about the prices here. The drink selection was good and they had a menu of nifty cocktails to try. The bartender was excellent, very quick, professional and efficient. The charcuterie and snacks laid out were also very good as well. (I dont know if they serve dinner entrees here, but we didnt have any at our event.) Overall, the drinks and food were great. Unfortunately, it was so extremely and profoundly dark in this venue, that it actually made it hard for me to see and recognize the work colleagues I had only known so far from online video meetings. And theres something about the acoustics here that makes it very difficult to hear conversation, particularly when music is playing (we had hired a DJ, perhaps she was too loud for the small intimate space). Even though this wine bar is at ground level, it kind of felt like a basement. The bathrooms were non-gendered, very clean and nice, but required navigating a pull-door, stairs with corners, and a winding hallway, so unfortunately not at all wheelchair accessible. If you like dark, intimate atmosphere and delicious snacks, then its great. Unfortunately it just wasnt for me and I doubt I would go again on my own.
I went for drinks last Saturday with some friends. The servers were amazing and drinks were great! We will definitely be coming back.
Came on a Tuesday had a great time. Great vibe and environment and friendly staff.
Visited at 6 on a Saturday night and the spot was about half full - we booked a reso but you could probably snag a table for four at that time as a walk-in. Very cozy and intimate atmosphere, great for catching up or even a date! Menu-wise, I was pleased with their non-alcoholic options. The service was great and will come back to try the rest of the menu!
Amazing place a must visit, great customer service, great coffee and croissants the design and the interior are authentic and unique
Great page for drinks and a hang
PERFECT PLACE FOR GIRLS TALK
Cafe in the daytime, wine bar after 4pm, with happy hour $12 house cocktails and wine glasses from 5-7. Nice patio, immaculate decor.
Great place for a glass of wine and some snacks! Such a beautiful inside environment!!
Beautiful hidden gem with some delicious cocktails! Take a trip off the beaten path and give this place a visit :)
Great ambiance and very friendly staff! Took the time to explain the wines we ordered. We also tried the matcha affogato and it was amazing. Will be back!
Great service, with care taken to explain what we were drinking. Nice setting. Matcha affogato was good, too!
Was quiet when we were there and had a canned drink - service was fantastic and place is lovely, very it has a great vibe when busier
Another perfect stay the Annex. The ambiance aside, the staff is always so kind. Big shoutout to Jason in the lobby for the best seasonal craft coffee selection, had to try a couple because they were just that good. The cocktails in the Wine Bar are always top tier and the atmosphere makes this spot a constant must visit when in the city.
Beautiful ambience with chill and relaxed vibe. Tried the charcuterie board and cocktail they were very good. Highly recommend this place. Food
Excellent, delicate service, delicious pizza that melts in your mouth (I tried the Margherita). Thank you
I have not been yet, however it was recommended by a close friend so I need to drop in and have a glass of something to enjoy a unique experience. Carpe diem
The ambiance was nice. A bit small for the function I was at but would be okay with fewer ppl. Took a while to get a drink but that was just a function of the volume of ppl attending the event.
Good Lounge cafe/wine bar Wine was good
Natalie is a 10/10 server/bartender! Will be back!!
Great drinks and plate of cheese.
Cool place but definitely understaffed
Perfect place to escape the crowds!
Excellent staff, delicious and affordable drinks and food. A must-see!
Great drinks, friendly staff, thanks!
Very kind and knowledgeable staff, unique options for wine by the glass and an unpretentious vibe. I ll be back
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