Stratengers invites you to their dining room. They are readily accessible by public transit but also by bicycle. The neighboring location is remarkable for its parks, restaurants, stores and coffee shops.
Strats, as it’s referred to by some long-time Toronto east-enders, is a landmark bar and lounge (with a killer Queen Street-facing patio) in Leslieville. You can still buy a heaping plate of enchiladas for under $10. And although it hasn’t been a live-music venue since the late 1990s, Stratengers still has the Paul McCartney-meets-James Brown vibe it would have had when Dharam Vijh and his brother purchased the former movie theatre in 1989.
The Barenaked Ladies played Stratengers before they hit the big time. Holy Cole once took the stage. But that was before Dharam and his brother saw a future in casual dining. “We were too big for small bands, too small for big bands,” Dharam says, explaining a shift in Toronto’s music scene. The windows were opened, the stage was removed and Stratengers built a menu that would leave customers feeling full – both in the belly and in the wallet – and coming back for more.
Your choice of Mediterranean vinaigrette, ranch, or balsamic vinaigrette dressings
Garden Salad
Lettuce, summer greens, shredded jack cheese
$4.95Large
$7.95Chicken garden salad
$9.95
Caesar Salad
$4.95Large
$7.95Add bacon
$2.25
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing.
$9.95
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Large salad with 5 oz. of grilled tandoori chicken breast.
$10.95
Salmon Salad
Large salad with Atlantic salmon
$10.95
Salmon Caesar Salad
Large salad with Atlantic salmon
$10.95
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, olives and feta
$5.95
Large Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, olives and feta
$7.95
Chicken Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, olives and feta
$10.95
Tandoori Chicken Caesar
Large salad with 5 oz. of grilled tandoori chicken breast.
$10.95
Spinach and Tomato Salad
Baby spinach, tomato, red onion and feta.
$7.95With chicken
$11.95
Burgers MENU - Stratengers
Our 1/2 pound homemade beef burgers are grilled and served with fresh-cut fries or onion rings
Substitute for a side salad
$1.95sweet potato fries
$1.50Add fried egg
$1.50
Beef Burger
$7.95Add cheese
$1.50
Banquet Burger
Beef burger, topped with strips of bacon & cheese
$10.95
Alpine Burger
Beef burger, sautéed mushrooms and cheese
$9.95
Lumberjack Burger
Beef burger, Canadian bacon, cheese and sautéed onions.
$10.95
Tex-Mex Burger
Cheese, bacon, fried egg, salsa, and jalapenos
$12.50
Garden Burger
Nine-grain, high protein vegetable burger, grilled
$8.95Add cheese
$1.50
Sides
Onion rings
$4.25
Fries
$4.25
Sweet potato fries with spinach dip
$5.95
Sautéed onions
$1.50
Sautéed mushrooms
$2.25
Gravy
$1.00
Curry sauce, Sour cream, Salsa, or Spinach dip
$2.00
Tex Mex & Wraps
Enchiladas
Two soft flour or corn tortillas filled with refried beans, salsa and Monterey Jack cheese melted on top served with sour cream. Served with Caesar salad or rice
Bean and cheese
$9.95Ground beef
$9.95Chicken
$10.95
Florentine
$11.95Tandoori chicken
$11.95Salmon
$12.95
Wraps
Wraps are served with Mexican Rice or Fries
Substitute for a salad
$1.95
Veggie wrap
Lettuce, feta, black olives, green pepper, and tomato (served with chipotle and sweet chili sauce)
$9.95
Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and cheese, served with chipotle sauce
$9.95
Salmon Wrap
Atlantic salmon with lettuce, and tomato, served with chipotle sauce
$10.95
Tandoori Chicken Wrap
Grilled Tandoori chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with chipotle sauce
$10.95
Pizze (Il Fogolar) MENU - Stratengers
100% Wood-Fired Oven. 12-inch thin crust Pizza. Homemade sauce with fresh garlic, basil, and oregano
Add regular toppings
Green pepper, onion, garlic, pepperoni, tomato, ham, bacon, black olives, pineapple, anchovies, mushrooms, green olives, jalapenos, pesto sauce
$2.50
Any two regular topping pizza
$11.95
Add gourmet toppings to the Margherita
Prosciutto cotto, artichokes, baby spinach, gorgonzola, roasted red pepper, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomato, capicolla, tandoori chicken breast, feta, goat cheese, chicken breast, bocconcini, mozzarella, Monterey Jack
$3.75
Margherita
Tomato sauce with mozzarella
$8.95
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.
$9.95
Hawaiian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, pineapple.
$10.95
Gorgonzola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms.
$11.95
Pesto
Pesto sauce, mozzarella, onion, mushrooms, black olives
On a rainy day the staff were missing their usual...
On a rainy day the staff were missing their usual patio tips. They made up for it superb indoor service. Drink refills were anticipated (lots of beer) and food arrived right on time!
A lot of friendly regulars were laughing a having a good time.
Only one minor complaint, the climb to the second floor washroom is hard on my old football hip injury.
We sat at a table near the wood fired oven, and...
We sat at a table near the wood fired oven, and each ordered a pizza. After about 1 1/2 hours (yes, that long) with no food, we asked about our order (which had obviously been forgotten). Then within another 1/2 hour someone had to come out and stuff newspaper into the oven to start the fire since it had gone out. We knew it would still be a LONG time before we got anything. Other customers had given up and left even before this point. We canceled our food order and left. The restaurant was not crowded, it was just a case of incredibly poor service.
Never again.
Someone told me these guys do the best pizza in...
Someone told me these guys do the best pizza in the city. I certainly can't argue with that assessment based on the amazing Tandoori Chicken Pizza.
Do yourself a big favour and try one soon!
This place boasts two patios and you’ll feel right at home on either of them. The downstairs patio is incredibly spacious and has an energetic vibe later in the day, while the rooftop patio is cozier and heated in winter. Both are open year round with several different types of menus, but the drink selection is where they really hit a home run.
The 10 beers they have on tap at Stratengers feature the likes of a hearty Irish stout, as well as an intriguingly tasty brew they call Leslieville Lager. They also have a variety of bottled beers, including premium Canadian brands and numerous imports, so you can travel all over the globe with your pint glass.
