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Chef Jamie Kennedy's "flair" elevates "honest" "comfort food" made with local ingredients at this "casual" Corktown Canadian (including a "fantastic" Ontario wine list) in a "simple" yet "cosy" space; lunch-goers order from the counter, and there's also Sunday brunch.
After years of building a restaurant empire and then scaling back, star chef Jamie Kennedy is back behind the stove at this small, beautiful bistro. In other words, the food is sublime. Menus change daily and draw inspiration from local and seasonal ingredients. (Kennedy is a pioneering locavore.) Come for a light breakfast of fresh-baked pastries and organic yogurt; at lunch, try the chef's... more
Jamie Kennedy has moved into Corktown with his latest culinary installment, Gilead Cafe. My friends and I popped in for lunch and fully enjoyed our meal, owing to the mixture of great tasting food, casual atmosphere, and super friendly staff. You can be sure to find JK's traditional philosophy (of sourcing local ingredients and bringing out the best of seasonal produce) incorporated into every... more
Had brunch here during a recent trip to Toronto. While the food was fresh I didn't find the brunch menu to be very exciting/different. Had the howdy pardner breakfast sandwich and the eggs with hash and salad. Everything was very fresh but not sure it's worth going to the out of the way neighborhood of Corktown for this restaurant. The... more
But every time I have gone it is the same thing. Dormant wait staff make ordering, waiting and eating an interminably extended ordeal. The food does not excite. Yes, JK's farm fresh produce at times has made a part of the meal interesting, but the whole meal is supposed to make the experience. I want to recommend Gilead but I... more
This is another of Jamie Kennedy's restaurants. That chef knows how to make the taste buds water. The restaurant has a bit of a primitive feel but in a very good way. Kind of plain tables and chairs, kind of like a big old fashioned kitchen. For decor they have hundreds of bottles of preserves of various kinds on the... more
A welcoming, casual venue for the foodie-friendly offerings of top Toronto chef Jamie Kennedy. Mornings and at lunch, the café features seasonal, local dishes, plus pastries, bread and coffee. In the evening the space becomes an intimate wine bar featuring small plates paired with Ontario wines. Breakfast, Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. Casual. Entrees: $9-$19. AE, MC, V.