Goods & Provisions

More like 3.5 Stars!
We waited to go explore the east side more, I feel that I do not venture out there as much as I should. On New Years Eve, we decided to grab a drink here to avoid the chaos in Nathan Philips. The atmosphere was very smoothing. I enjoyed the décor along with the music-​music from the 60’s and 70’s were playing.
We both grabbed a drink each. I wanted a drink that was sour and sweet at the same time but I did not want a boozy drink. The server recommended me to get the Mezcal Sour. I got the Mezcal Sour and my friend got the penicillin. We both enjoyed our drinks. I wished my drink was more balanced, I felt that it was missing a little something. The servers were attentive but not intrusive. I enjoyed myself there. As a plus, they gave us champagne on New Years, which was a nice touch!
This place has its charm, and you can note the attention to detail in their décor.

I stopped by for a late dinner on a Tuesday and was certainly impressed with the cocktail and food menu. The drinks were absolutely delicious, you can tell the bartender takes pride in his work. The food was also very delicious, I only wish I could have seen it. We tend to eat with our eye first but unfortunately it was so dark in the restaurant I couldn’t see a thing. I completely understand the concept of mood lightly, and I am by no means old enough to have trouble seeing in the dark, but the fact that our waitress was bumping into chairs and tables because she couldn’t see means that perhaps they need to turn the lights up just a tad. I was also a bit disappointed in the food portions, I had ordered the beef cheek which was a large portion that I could barely finish on my own, but my dining partner ordering the fried chicken and it was not even close to the amount of what I had. It was more of an appetizer size if anything, rather disappointing. But overall, we did very much enjoy ourselves. I just wish the lights were turned up and the chicken had been a bit more substantial.

Great gnocchi and meatballs! The dark and stormys were very well prepared and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I’ve been before and had a good experience but was very disappointed that I was charged full price for 2 drinks ordered just before the end of happy hour on a very quiet night. Definitely tainted the overall experience.

Sadly, 3 words: Over-​priced, Over-​priced, Over-​priced. Barely-​there chicken in the Fried Chicken, barely-​there lamb in the baked lamb special and an «almost vegan salad» that would fit into a wine glass will not have me returning to this joint for food any time soon — or ever. Tasty cocktails. Skip the food.

Sweet spot in Leslieville to share some small plates in a relaxed intimate setting. The music on the night my date and I went was loud but made me nostalgic for the ‘80s and ‘90s — fun. The drinks are lovely — please do yourself a favour and try the Old Fascist, it’s delightful. Servers were attentive, friendly and helpful.
Snacks and small plates are tasty — oysters, salmon croquettes, korean-​style shortribs, duck rillettes, kimchi, frites! What’s not to love?

Went to G&P for a night out baby-​free with the cousins. Right when you walked in you got a whiff of musty grandmas mothball closet/​wet rag. One star lost for odor. Our waitress was pleasant and was able to whip up a nice virgin cocktail for Caleigh. We started with oysters (a food I’m still unsure about). They were ok but the «fresh shaved» horseradish was very weak. Next were the shrimp lettuce wraps– nice clean tapas that set the bar pretty high. Salmon croquettes were good but no one was ecstatic. After the fish fry we had the almost vegan salad– fresh and crunchy. Now here’s where shit hit the fan… The meat dishes were dirt mcgirt. The short rib was nothing like a briscuit. Instead it was a sloppy puddle of bones and fat. The baby back pork ribs were certainly not baby backs– small bones covered in fat and musty grandmas undies sauce. Now we’re down to 3 stars. Thank god for the gnocchi and Brussels sprouts– both were solid and saved the evening. Since we were still hungry we ordered some tuna tortas and shisshy peppers– both were solid and since we were now a few drinks in everyone was in a positive mood. The bread pudding was out dessert and it was delicious– my only issue was they had some crunchy crap on top instead of ice cream which would have made this a 4 star meal. Overall cool vibe but light some candles Goods, and my advice is stray away from anything with the word rib in it. Xoxo, Weiss

Great cozy spot with delicious, well crafted cocktails, top notch oysters (shucked really well too), friendly staff and tasty share plates. It would be great if there were a few more dinner options that weren’t small share plates… but it does the job. Try the tuna tostadas.
Please owners: get yourself a credit card machine. It’s 2016 and this is ridiculous.

This is primarily a place for drinks and cocktails. If you’re looking for a memorable food experience, this is not the place to go to.
Having said that, the current menu is not at all like what is posted on the website. The current slate of dishes are mostly Asian-​fusion inspired, and rather lack-​luster, that I feel they should have stuck to the current website menu. And also makes me question why they opted for such a drastic change.
Anyway, if my memory serves me right, my friend and I ordered the following:
…half-​dozen oysters, I believe they were from New Brunswick (the bartender shucking them didn’t know what he was doing, and left shell fragments in the oysters)…
…some sort of cold noodle salad (a take on a Vietnamese salad), which had some avocado, shredded cabbage, and sweet vinaigrette dressing…
…a torched beef tartare, that had an interesting creamy dressing on top, and was «Asia-​fied» with sesame oil…
…and a scallop and pork belly, with a taro and chive mash (the scallop was too salty, and the pork belly was a puny strip… c’mon, really? Skimping out on the pork belly? That stuff is pretty cheap)
These dishes should be considered tapas, because the portions were quite small and extremely pricey for their size. In fact, the dishes were so small, that my friend and I paid our bill as quickly as possible so we could drive down the street to grab burgers from Burger’s Priest, before they closed for the night.
Normally, I would provide photos of the dishes, but the ambient lighting was too low to get any decent shots. Overall, a great environment for drinks (as their menu appears to be catering more towards beverages), but if you’re looking to get a decent meal I would recommend opting for somewhere else.

This is one of those places where I suddenly feel 10% more hip the minute I walk in the door. Then I feel 10% more hip then that when I decide that I’m going to spend $ 18 on one drink and not care.
The atmosphere is great, so are the drinks. In fact, I would say the drinks are near fantastic but you definitely pay for the quality and inventiveness of the awesome cocktails.
There is a food menu, people seem to order food. I go for the cocktails when I’m feeling fancy and want to instantly increase my «hipness».

Lovely, upscale bar with inventive cocktails and a solid kitchen. Service is attentive without being intrusive. The décor and ambience is old-​world meets hipsterish, but also warm and inviting. Music is on the loud side; one of those places where you practically have to yell in order to be heard. Normally I might dock a star for that, but the overall quality of everything else deserves its due.

Seriously the marriage of Asian and comfort food has joined forevermore. I could eat here every night.
And the old fascist cocktail is going to be replicated by me soon. Probably not with the same yummy results.
Service attentive yet not overwhelming.

Great food, ambience, service and drinks! New east end favorite for sure. Cocktails were very good, best sour and old fashioned I’ve had in quite some time. We really enjoyed the oysters, tuna, greens and short ribs. We finished with the bone marrow which was tasty but not as good as Bar Isabel. Overall, an excellent experience for a good price. Looking forward to going again.

The best cocktails in Leslieville!
Excellent service and really delicious food will keep me and my partner coming back!
On our last trip we loved:
— the oysters
— the snack board
— the prime rib burger
— old fascist cocktail — full bodied take on an old fashioned (this is better!)
— old maid — my new favourite gin cocktail!!!
— sazerac sour — excellent spin on a whisky sour

Great bar in Leslieville. Only been here one time, but all of the food was delicious. Not a large beer selection, but some a good selection for the size. Nice cocktail and bourbon selection. Service was great, our server did miss a dish but more then made up for it by giving us shots.
We were told the menu changes often, which is always good and I will be happy to return to try some more food!

I like this place. Cocktails are regularly updated based on the season, good wines by glass {although a limited amount} small but decent beers. Really it’s all about the liquor, and it’s all good.
The food is good but it is a limited selection and not cheap. The oysters are definitely overpriced. We had the 16oz steak with mashed potatoes which was excellent but definitely a meal for 2. The charcuterie board was underwhelming taste-​wise but a big portion — can’t work out why there are no pickles or bread with it.
Atmosphere is intimate, a bit like a speak easy, but good for couples and small groups. It’s pretty loud in there

In terms of atmosphere, this has to be one of my favorite spots for an intimate drink. It is dark and grainy, a small space that feels personal and warm without being affected. Their old fashioned is one of my favorites in the city and their drinks generally are exceptionally well crafted. They had a great wine menu and it is half-​priced bottles on Tuesdays. Most of all, however, I love their music. It fits the venue perfectly. The fact that I noticed the music at all is rare but it is done so exceptionally well here. I want their playlist. It if was on songza, I’d play it anytime I was having drinks with someone.
The food I was less excited about. I had the duck which was good but not fantastic. I had some other things as well but they don’t really stand out. That said, I overlook all of that for what I love about the place.

I’ve eaten here several times and each time is better than the last! The soup, always great, plowman’s lunch entrée is always interesting and the bread is great.
Cocktails were served a tad slow, but the atmosphere was cozy, so I didn’t mind.
Oysters were perfectly chilled.
BBQ platter was MASSIVE and had half of it for lunch the next day,
Maybe I’ve just had good luck, but I think there must be some genius in the kitchen. :)

I used to like this place but unfortunately they made me feel terrible the last time I was here, which was 10 minutes ago. I’m writing this from a neighbouring restaurant.
They have a «strict no laptop policy,» which is fine, if only they had let me know before I started settling in with my laptop and ordering.
The cocktail was good. Penicillin. I ordered it last time and it was just as delicious this time. I came here ready to spend some money but 5 minutes into my stay was told about the policy and that I would have to leave as soon as darkness fall. Thanks for the heads up, hence 2 stars instead of 1.
Unfortunately the owners’ pretentiousness and lack of desire to evolve has left a taste more sour in my mouth than that of the fresh lemons and limes used in this delicious cocktail.
I will stop recommending Goods and Provisions to my friends. In fact, I walked past one on the way to somewhere else and told him about my terrible experience.
I feel sorry for the server I had. She seemed nice, understanding and more up with the times. I wanted to tip her on more than just a drink but oh well, such is life.
I don’t like their attitude and the way they made me feel the last time I was there but if you want to know how I feel about the food, read my previous review.
Thanks, Goods and Provisions, making me feel so rejected, like a second class citizen.

Albeit that the clientele is predominantly yuppies, this is a cool little local joint owned by the same people who own the Comrade down the street. The décor is old school with vintage and antique pieces. I would describe it as old school pub, the kind akin to the place where Jack + Fabrizzio gamble for their tickets aboard the Titanic in the opening scene. My favourite piece is the PRESCRIPTION shelf that serves as a liquor cabinet.
The menu features dishes such as Korean fried chicken, which pays hommage to co-​owners Nikki Andriet and Dean Fletcher’s travels to Asia; offerings such as steak tartare and oxtail point to the chef’s love affair with meat.
The drinks here, like sister bar, the Comrade (just down the street) are smooth and refined. The Judy Blue Eyes ($ 12) made from my favourite Tromba Tequila, Cointreau, lavender, bitters, vanilla syrup, yuzu and orange flower water rivals (if not better) than any of the pretentious downtown restaurants which are not shy to charge you upwards of $ 18 for a drink. I guess that’s just one of the perks of being East of the city; cocktails here are all under $ 14.
While I was very tempted to order the bone marrow, Korean fried chicken and oxtail poutine — I opt for their daily Po’Boy ($ 16), soft shell crab wedged between slices of buttery toast with a side salad.
Although I always imagined having my first Chicken + Waffles ($ 19) experience down South — my inaugural run-​in at Goods & Provisions only has be excited for the real deal. Juicy pieces of chicken breast are fried in a crispy batter, served with maple syrup and slaw. Never thought waffles for dinner could be this yummy!
For dessert the chef served up a velvety Chocolate Terrine with almonds and Chantilly cream. I can’t wait to come back to try the rest of the menu.
Cocktail hour is Monday to Saturday from 5:30PM — 7PM featuring half price beer, wine and select cocktails.

This review is based solely on the «Cocktail» Hour that Goods & Provisions offers everyday from 5:30 — 7:00 pm.
Half price on all beers, wines and 3 selected cocktails (you will see the symbol CH next to those!)
Their taps are mainly imports but if I can drink a Delerium Tremens for $ 4, I am not complaining! There are also some bottles to select from if you prefer more local beer like a Beau’s Lugtread Lager (600 ml) for $ 5.50!
I was really tempted to order some snack: duck fat frites and even some oysters. I guess there will be a next time…