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Gilead Cafe & Bistro

4 Gilead Place
Toronto, ON M5A3C9
Tel: (647) 288-0680
Neighbourhood: Corktown
  • Cuisine: Bistro, Cafe
  • Price: $$ ($15 - $30)
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Weekend brunch
  • Gilead Café & Bistro has a warm, inviting atmosphere, the menus are written on the chalk board. Offering pastries, Steel Cut Oats Porridge, Oven heated ham and cheese croissant, coffee, lattes, specialty teas and an endless variety of baked goods, rustic sandwiches and soups, there is something for everyone. The menu is created from locally grown and sourced ingredients.

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Underwhelmed
By thecritic of Vancouver (305 Reviews)
Submitted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:31pm [Dine in]

I don't know how else to describe my experience at Gilead other than "underwhelmed". I had heard that they have a killer burger so thats what I ordered. It was okay but was lacking toppings with three tiny slices of pickle, lettuce and cheese. I also wasn't a big fan of the "sourdough english muffin"-style bun. However, I did like the homemade ketchup and horse radish cream sauce, it was very tasty. Also, subjecting your customers to loud Beatles music is cruel and unusual punishment. Not that I have anything against the Beatles, but maybe a mix would be nice. Overall, I think I need to go back and give them another try because maybe I just came on an off day.

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  • Sully S. : Jamie Kennedy's empire retreated a little bit during the economy's hard times, but this, a cafe and catering kitchen, remain a hidden gem seating only about 20.
    4 days 20 hours ago
  • Tyler K. : This ain't just a desert shop, master chef and owner Jamie Kennedy is the only Canadian to receive the order of Canada for culinary arts EVER! There is always something new happening at gilead.
    14 weeks 4 days ago
  • Connie C. : Brunch on Sundays is divine. But busy--get there early or late. Open until 3 pm.
    17 weeks 6 days ago
  • Joseph B. : The Home Made fries are the best I've had.
    28 weeks 2 days ago
  • Sotheby's International Realty Canada : Don’t be fooled by the fact that this is in an alley. Celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy makes incredible food here. Spaghetti is best.
    29 weeks 1 day ago
  • Katya P. : Everything is so good, how can you choose?
    40 weeks 1 day ago
  • Lisa R. : Poutine is delicious, iced coffee is strong and well, Jamie Kennedy is hot!
    43 weeks 1 day ago
  • Live Green Toronto : Show your Live Green Toronto Membership Card to receive 5% off any retail & deli items! Details: bit.ly/LGTOgilead
    48 weeks 2 days ago
  • Lorraine S. : Went for dinner, had a pretty Meh experience. Overpriced & tiny portions.. The poutine had barely any gravy or cheese, the best dish was the sautéed greens..
    1 year 2 weeks ago
  • RichelleMabell : Menu is hard to read and ended up paying $17 for a 6oz glass of wine. I thought it was $8.75 but that was for the 3oz. I wish servers mentioned that their wine by the glass starts with a tasting size
    1 year 5 weeks ago
  • Reese's Pieces : Order the French Toast! It is amazing!!
    1 year 7 weeks ago
  • June : Try the black sausage with cooked apples and crispy puff pastry! A comforting dish and combination of textures.
    1 year 16 weeks ago
  • What's Really Good™ M. : Gilead Cafe is a must for lunchtime dining. The gist of it: local, fresh food. The location is easy to miss and does not bring in a lot of foot traffic, making it quiet. You gotta be in the know.
    1 year 17 weeks ago
  • rosemarie u. : Anything Jamie Kennedy does is fantastic in my books!! The fries and poutine are definitely the biggest draw.
    1 year 18 weeks ago
  • Connie C. : Sunday brunch 10 am - 3 pm is superb.
    1 year 28 weeks ago
  • Min : Great brunch. Try the eggs Benny with a side of JK fries, and French toast to share. You can go to the gym later.
    1 year 29 weeks ago
  • Cameron M. : Try: Vegetarian sandwich, brownie cookie, get some espresso beans to go
    1 year 37 weeks ago
  • kara : maybe one of the better burgers i've had but not consistent and servers are a bit snooty & have gotten order wrong more than once
    1 year 39 weeks ago
  • Lauren S. : Fries are finger-licking good!
    1 year 41 weeks ago
  • National Post : Post restaurant critic Gina Mallet gives Gilead Bistro 3.5 stars! Read her review now on nationalpost.com
    1 year 46 weeks ago
  • Ash P. : My fave lunch spot by far. The Roasted Beet sandwich is fantastic. The bread pudding is also excellent.
    1 year 52 weeks ago
  • Billois A. : The Roast Galantine of Muskoka Chicken is divine!
    2 years 5 weeks ago
  • Makurrah : Go to Cafe Gilead and have the steel cut oatmeal and some good coffee for breakfast.
    2 years 13 weeks ago
  • Max V. : Great for takeout, too. Lots of great pre-packaged meals and snacks. Venue closes from about 330 to 5, for service.
    2 years 15 weeks ago
  • @xsabaa : The narratives behind the food are absolutely as great as the food itself. This is easily one of Toronto's best experiences.
    2 years 28 weeks ago
  • Suzanne S. : come for their weekly dinner experience and have the flight of wines
    2 years 28 weeks ago
  • Suzanne S. : have the flight of wines!
    2 years 28 weeks ago
  • Suresh D. : the poutine is very popular and changes almos daily. the burge is divine
    2 years 28 weeks ago
  • Suresh D. : the chocolate croissants and red fife bread loaves
    2 years 28 weeks ago
  • Jenny G. : Great selection of charcuterie and cheeses, plus jKennedy's famous poutine of the day!
    2 years 30 weeks ago

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