The Local Gest’s four owners (Gary, Eric, Sean and Tiffany, or GEST) aren’t your typical Toronto restaurateurs. The four locavore business partners own an acre of land in Sutton, Ontario, where they grow vegetables for their Cabbagetown restaurant.
Established in 2013 in the former Ben Wicks space on Parliament Street, The Local Gest takes pride in supporting homegrown craft breweries and Ontario farmers — it’s all “local, local, local,” says owner Tiffany Smith.
The chef, Javier, says this farm-to-table approach is his dream. “This is what I love,” he says. “As a chef, to be able to grow your own food, cook it and present it on the table…I love converting food into smiles.”
An excellent find, and exactly what we were looking for... Great food, drink and service, and a very relaxed ambiance.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
very enjoyable visit to this friendly pub, great service- excellent fish and chips!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Truly one of the best burgers in TO. I’d have to also say one of the best - if not THE BEST- fresh cut fries. Atmosphere only a bit quiet because our city is only just starting to open up. Definitely will go back.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
cancelled our reservations claiming they were closing early, with zero warning or any indication on their website or social media. drove 2 hours to toronto for nothing.
Ambiance: 1/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 1/5
Our server and owner were both delightful. We made a reservation for 6 people but changed last minute to 8 which they easily accommodated. The food was delicious and homemade - our group had fish and chips, grilled cheese, steak, wings, burgers and it was all very tasty. Service was prompt and value is excellent. Great variety of beers on tap as well. Will definitely be coming back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Wonderful as usual
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great food and drinks staff was so friendly and the place was so pretty
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My partner and I got there right before the kitchen closed but the server accommodated our late dinner order. Excellent customer service, amazing food and drinks, and a really inviting patio space.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
A nice local pub where you can enjoy good food, friendly owners and staff.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Love the experience. Would 100% recommend.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Second weekend open since lockdown this year and these guys have jumped back in! Love the personal touch from the owners. Even was offered a pastry making class! Service was upbeat and friendly. Food was fast and plentiful. Had the mushroom pie and 4 cheese lasagna. Amazing. Side salads were not drowned in dressing which I loved! Patio was cute and comfie and I saw the sanitizing on everything. Lots of locals swung by while we were there. Just a great pub in cabbage town! We will be back!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
So good to be back. Bob
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Service was amazing. Super friendly. Menu was not what was shown online, much smaller selection.
Ambiance: 2/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 5/5
Friendly staff and owners. Prompt attention. Good is good and price reasonable. The patio is perfect for the social distancing.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Tremendous as usual!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Looking for that true neighbor pub place and this is it truly good food only wished i lived or itd b a weekly destination! Cheers...pride in business evident, very warm...
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great beer too!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Really friendly service with delicious food. Have visited this restaurant a couple times now and always enjoy the atmosphere! The patio space is nice and feels secluded from the street!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
This is one of my favourite locals. Don’t change a thing!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
HUZZAH! For the Dog! (Tilty lives!)
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
When we arrived you were closed. Not good
Ambiance: 1/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 1/5
We live in Scarborough and regularly travel down to Cabbagetown to The Tilted Dog. Always great food and very friendly service. We go at least once a month. Bob
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Sean and his staff were excellent. Will be returning the next time I’m in town.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Nice atmosphere, great food, superb service. Nothing not to like.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Tucked away spot but perfect for lunch and relaxing!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
First time at the Tilted Dog but definitely not the last. Staff, service and food could not have been better in a nice setting.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great wait staff and pleasantly surprised at the yummy food
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely food and staff
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely thanksgiving dinner - great service it worked perfect for us
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Stop by this Cabbagetown restaurant in the afternoon on June 21, to enjoy a free performance by Zimzum. The melodic jazz funk quartet plays a free show at 4:30 pm, making it the perfect musical appetizer to enjoy before dining on The Local Gest’s farm-to-table dinner fare. The seasonal menu features a tasty variety of sandwiches, burritos, salads and mains prepared with sustainably sourced local ingredients
View this Smart ListThis farm-to-table restaurant attracts neighbourhood locals with its idyllic patio and lively events, such as trivia and jazz nights scheduled throughout the year. Grab a seat on the patio and enjoy Ontario craft beers paired with seasonal fare. The artisanal salads, burgers and meaty entrees are all made with fresh produce and locally-grown ingredients.
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