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'The Goof' as locals call the Garden Gate is an institution in the Beaches. It's a bit of a strange restaurant with a combination menu of Asian food and all-day breakfast American-style. Portions are huge and good value. The food and service is nothing exceptional but it's a good place to get a cheap, filling meal when you're spending the... more
This is a restaurant for the locals. One simply can't wax rhapsodic about the food or the service because it will build up false expectations to those from away. Yet I love the food and the service, warts and all. I love the combo plates (Chinese/Canadian); I love the breakfasts; I love the chef specials (some of the Chinese specials... more
I have been going to the Goof forever, well over 45 years anyway. The food is always basic and good value for what they charge. You could not ask for nicer staff. Hazel who is only there occasionally is an original. She remembers everyone and is always happy to see old customers. Jackie is another who makes my day whenever... more
Garden Gate, a 1950s diner with a slick renovation, is better known by its nickname, “The Goof.” Many years ago, the restaurant’s retro neon sign that normally illuminated the words “Good Food” burnt out, leaving only “Goo Foo.” Since then, the Chinese-Canadian restaurant has been colloquially referred to by its shortened name. “The Goof” serves up a wide selection of dishes from both the east... more
Garden Gate Restrnt offers these services: chinese food, restaurant, chinese restaurant.