Trinity Common

Service was great, beer selection impeccable, but easily the worst wings I’ve had in years. They were like eating a soggy, sauce drenched clump of cumin; over spiced and potentially undercooked. The macaroni and cheese was adequate, if underwhelming — — a solid 6.

What a great place to spend a Friday night at! I had dinner and drinks here on the patio with a couple of girlfriends. A very nice and relaxing environment in Kensington Market, surrounded by hipster vibes.
Kudos to their wide beer selection! Our server recommended Beau’s Lugtread for a light and traditional beer, and it tasted exactly like that. Nothing special. My friend ordered Sawdust City’s Princess Wears Girls Pants, and it tasted really good! Tasted very refreshing, and smelled like lychee. I would definitely get that next time. My other friend got West Ave’s Cherriosity, and we were not a fan of that cider. The drink wasn’t smooth, and the cherry after-​taste wasn’t pleasant.
In terms of food, I was quite disappointed. I ordered the Trinity Burger with collard greens and cajun roasted sweet potatoes. The beef patties were very juicy, but the bottom part of the bun was super soggy, so it was hard to hold the burger to eat it. With the shredded lettuce and American cheese, I’m sorry to say that the burger tasted almost like a McDonald’s Big Mac. The sides were good though; the greens were dressed in some combination of garlic, olive oil, and more.
My friend ordered the Chicken & Waffles, and the portion size was massive! It came with what looked like a whole chicken, and cornbread waffles. The chicken was extremely tender; I regretted not ordering this myself.
Overall, the service was good– the servers were friendly. I would come back, but only for the drinks and not food.

I have been sitting here for an hour waiting for my food. I am starving and still waiting. The waitress actually had the nerve to ask me if I wanted another drink cause I finished mine while this excruciatingly long wait for my brunch — should totally be offering me free drinks during this ridiculous wait

Do you ever find yourself wandering around Kensington market? If so, wander yourself here.
Magical wings — if Harry Potter had babies, these wings would be them.
Trinity burger — melts in your mouth
Fried chicken and waffles is 100% better than your mamas (no offense to your mama)
Craft beer selection is extensive and delicious, ranging from fruity brews to dark coffee chocolatey goodness.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would smash

Brutal customer service.
I brought my friends last Sunday afternoon because I thought their burger was good. My friend ordered one and asked the waitress if the sauce on it had dairy because she was lactose intolerant. The waitress assured us there was no dairy and we even discussed other vegan restaurants in the neighbourhood with her. When the burger came out, there was cheese on it. My friend reminded the waitress she was lactose, and politely asked if she could get a new burger without cheese. The waitress informed us that she talked to her boss and that she could bring a new burger but we would have to pay for both.
THIS IS THE MOST BANANAS THING I’VE HEARD.
My friend is too sweet and agreed because she was hungry. Now she’s stuck with two burgers, one she can never eat, and a super bad taste in her mouth from the waitress. Very obvious the waitress was new and didn’t want to get in trouble with her boss so she made us foot the bill.
You can’t have this type of customer service in 2016 and expect people won’t put it online. You also can’t last as a restaurant treating your customers this way. It would’ve cost you a couple bucks to fix the problem and would’ve saved you three customers who would’ve gone all summer and now won’t go back and will tell our friends to do the same.
Super bummed.

Trinity Common is one of the more spacious restaurants in Kensington Market. There is plenty of seating which can fill up rather quickly on a Friday afternoon. The dining area is very open and the ceilings are high, allowing for a cozy atmosphere.
The place does get quite loud and busy, but it feels more like part of the mood than it does an unwelcome disturbance. Service can be slow and inattentive as a result, so keep this in mind if hip, well trafficked bars are not for you.
Must-​try items:
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Trinity Burger
Chicken Wings
Sweet Potato Chunks
St-​Ambroise Cream Ale
The ambience near the front windows and bar is especially appealing for folks like myself, with a really nice view of Augusta Ave. and all the people walking by. The food took me by surprise, as it was really well done and satisfying.
There isn’t anything on the drink menu under $ 7 except the smaller servings of wine, but the food is fairly priced and the portions are worth it. Give this place a try, you probably won’t regret it.

Another Kensington gem. I loved the vibe and laid-​back type atmosphere of this bar-​pub. Due to my severe reaction to alcohol, I do not always enjoy myself in a pub type setting, however, I could see the appeal of this place. Staff were very friendly and take time to make their recommendations and make quick banters. There are a wide variety of draft and craft beers that are available for your pickings. The music varies from live DJs to a breezy playlist.
The food was what hooked me. During the summer, especially, the ceviche taco just brings out all that summertime freshness. The bouquet of flavours were very well balanced with the citrus, savoury and sweetness of the seafood. I loved there house hot sauce displayed in a cute miniature bottle that packed a punch. I was obsessively lathering all my food with it… I was so tempted to grab a bottle and run off with it (but don’t worry, I kept my dignity partially intact and left the bottle with its rightful owner). $ 1 oysters were a nice treat, though they were quite small but fresh… pretty typical.
As 2 birds with one stone type deal… they offered Wanda’s Pie in the sky as their featured desserts that day. I LOVED the peanut butter cheese cake-​and I’m not even a peanut butter, chocolate nor heavy creamed cake fan! OMG, it was not in your face sweet but instead the texture and taste were on point… drooolssss. The best part of this collaboration is that I could get desserts late in the night.
Overall, lovely place that have a little of everything for everyone. Great vibe, decent food and happy company. I would love to come back, time and time again, when in the area.

Excellent food, drinks, and service.
Whenever I am thinking where to go for a drink on a patio with some delicious snacks, trinity commons is usually the first place on my mind (and if its not I kick myself for wasting time Unilocaling when I inevitably end up here).
I have never had a bad experience, bad cocktail, or a bad plate of food. The fries, mushrooms, sausage… just all delicious.
This is my go to place and now that the weather is warming up, my ass will be a permanent fixture on that patio

The food, drinks and service are great. The one thing holding this place back is that it’s way too loud. They had a dj playing best of the 80s crap at ear ringing volume.
Servers could barely hear our order, conversation was a shouting match. The couple next to us left because of it. A table next to us moved and had all of their food shifted to a table near the front because they couldn’t take it. The food here is fantastic but would rather opt for take out than to return. It’s that ridiculous.
Crazy fun fact: We went to see a metal band play across the street at Coalition after. We both agreed that the metal show wasn’t as loud as the stupid dj at dinner. There’s your reference point. It’s louder than being at a metal show.
What a shame.

I came here late on a Saturday night and was pretty happy to find a place with the following:
1. Good beer selection
2. Food until midnight (I think?)
3. No cover charge (but no live music either)
Its a pretty cool place to hang out and catch up with people as most of the bars in the Kensington market area are smaller/​darker/​louder than Trinity Common. There’s no cover charge but there are lots of bars in the area that have live music.
When I went, the crowd was pretty much all college aged. This may or may not be your thing if you are bar hopping in this area.

This place is super funky and has a great selection of beers. We did not eat here but had drinks here two night. If you are looking for a funky place to have beers and hang out this is your place.

I’m a big fan of this place. I keep going back there time and again, and the place is always packed. Why? Because their service is great, the selection of craft beers is terrific, and the atmosphere is relaxed/​casual and chic at the same time. They now have live music on Sunday evenings. Must haves: the Old-​Fashioned cocktail, Breakfast Caeser, Kennsington Burger and Trinity Burger. The menu items may be a bit pricey for a lot of people but quality is worth it.

Friendly staff. Nice place to kill time or have dinner. I liked some items on the menu, but we chose not to stay. They even have an extension charger chord for your cell!

Very funky unique space with clever cocktails and food options. A little on the pricier side for this area but for a step up it’s worth it

A little on the pricey side of things, but great service and an awesome selection of brews and liquors. And let’s not forget the food… Not a huge amount of selection, but it all looks delicious!

We were trying to decide where to go to dinner one night and someone suggested this place. Sure, why not.
Neighborhood: plan to see everything on your walk there… wow, so many culture changes and great people watching. It is definitely a younger/​hipster area with street artists, artistic graffiti… etc. Such a fun place to walk through.
We got here at about 7 and we were able to sit right near the patio. The location was a lot larger than I had expected it to be.
Servers were quick and friendly. We were given the beer menu (front and back page… with a ton of ciders) and the menu of food (only a couple of options for dinners).
I ordered the ribs and instead of potato salad, I got fries… best choice of my week… maybe even my life.
The ribs were good. They had great seasoning/​flavor. There were I think 6 ribs that came with my dinner. The most amazing part however were the fries. They were made absolutely perfectly. I had said to the group that they were the best fries I had ever had… If not the best, definitely in my top 5. They were salty and were super fried, without being incredibly greasy. nom…
They only had a few items on the menu… so that would be my only downside… I think that there were ribs, wings, and tacos. They may be working on adding more food to the menu, but as it is, quite good!!!

A strong beer selection, my weakness. A WELL DONE BBQ, and I’m on the floor.
I’m in between here.
I’m internally (now, externally! Hello Unilocal & Instagram) pleading that Trinity Commons brings back their old BBQ menu. What went from a GENEROUS and endless praise of fall-​apart meat selection (brisket was my pick) and two DELICIOUS sides (fries and broccili! so good) for $ 9, jumped up to… NOTHING AT ALL… So I had to settle for «wings & fries» — really, 6 chicken wings and fries for $ 14.
… I feel betrayed. There wasn’t even a damn courtesy cornbread in the mix. I showed you off to my girlfriends on a valuable patio-​worthy Thursday evening and you went and changed on me just like that.
Trinity Commons is why I have trust issues.
(you don’t even link nobody no more, you dashed me away like a cyattie, yo, you cheesed me dog *drake — how ’bout now, c’mon guys)
**Take note: Booze from $ 7, ample seating space — put your name on the patio list and wait inside while you booze yourself up!

New bar in Kensington Market and I really like it. 3 visits so far and enjoyed each visit. If your a craft beer fan in Toronto… This is a must stop.
It’s always about the beer and trinity Commons have 20 beers on tap. Always a good mix of beers primarily Ontario based but a few other surprises. Something for everyone.
The space is huge and open with a good size patio. Very comfortable in here… Easy to enjoy a good beer. The front windows fully open up, letting a cool breeze blow through and making the space feel even more open. Tables inside are communal — kind of like big picnic tables connected together. You can find me at the decent sized bar (about 12 — 15 seats).
Food is traditional BBQ and I was a little disappointed here. They ran out of most menu items by 9:30pm but I will give some slack as they are new. I was forced to have the drumsticks as this was the only item left (I don’t even like drumsticks) and they were very spicy… Too spicy for me.
I think this place could turn into something special. I love drinking here, great craft beers in a non– crowded space (a rarity in Toronto). The size of Trinity is their competitive advantage — no getting bumped into, no large wait times and great atmosphere. You can’t go wrong.
P.S: Bar Hop regulars will feel at home here. Some staff members have switched permanently and others do double duty. Many Barhop regulars visit as well (myself included).
BK

Affordable booze and a very cozy setup. If only they have a bigger patio and sangria and pitchers.

Firstly, let’s all have a collective cheer over hepatitis den Waterfalls closing down. In its place we have Trinity Common, and I shall be using no interesting adjectives in this review as an interpretive insight to my experience there.
Waaaaait, I’m being mean. I actually had a decently average time there. The place is looking clean and spiffy compared to the pit of dank it used to be. They also have a decent patio for meth watching.
The beer offerings are really serviceable, with a nice craft selection from across Ontario and Quebec. The cocktails are a little heavy-​handed with some of the more pungent ingredients (I have a green chartreuse hangover this morning), but their margaritas are made with fresh lime, so they’ve got that going for them which is nice.
The food is BBQ style, and while it’s nowhere near the smoky frontrunners in TO, this is Kensington so who gives a fuck. It’s tasty and reasonably priced and washes down well with an IPA.
The only bummer was the service. To be fair, it was a Wednesday with surprise good weather, and they were clearly unprepared for the crowd that night. They were in the weeds, drinks were running dry and the servers were blundering like it was their first day on the job. They were, however, extremely pleasant, and completely bangable which is what’s really important here. I’m pretty sure it’s just a case of teething problems, and I’d be completely happy to go in there and flirt with the servers again. Plus, it’s not Waterfalls.