Avling

Beer and food are always spot on; the atmosphere is hit or miss. The host (with glasses and a sour face) who sat us tonight walked so fast that we could only watch where she was going, then she just threw the menus on the table. Our server was pleasant and made up for the initial impression left by his colleague. I got the burger and it was tasty. I had the Vienna lager with it and loved it. We'll come back but we hope the place would feel more welcoming next time.

December 29, 2024 on Google

Great brewery and restaurant on the east end! A lot of great beers in a beautiful space! Was here for a group event. I arrived right before happy hour ended, told I missed it by a minute. No problem! After I ordered my sour, the server mentioned for my next one to get a bottle since they are half off on Sundays. Would have appreciated the heads up before I ordered a pint. As for food we didn't have a private room. The food was tasty but there wasn't a whole lot of it. A table of 6 has two sliders come our at a time with time in between. So venue great for smaller groups bit the food definitely not paced or portioned for groups. It was like a rotation of snacks but only two people eating at a time. Service might be better in a non geoup setting.

December 14, 2024 on Google

Follow @bredgyeats for more food photos! Beer Can Chicken - The perfect sort of pub food, half of a chicken cooked for a beautifully golden brown skin and served with a chicken beer jus and ultra-fresh vegetables taken straight from their own garden on the upper floor. It's completely different from the supermarket stuff.

November 25, 2024 on Google

The beer selection was at Avling was wonderful, and the snacks (both appetizers we ordered and the sticky toffee pudding dessert) were very tasty. Not sure I'd say the same about the main dishes, which were just fine but nothing to write home about, so I'd heartily recommend this place for a night out for some drinks and snacks, rather than a restaurant experience.

November 15, 2024 on Google

The place is stunning! I loved the island bar and the colors. Simple but elangant. The service is very good. The different beer and those that we tried were really good. We got some sanduíches, they were ok but could be better, the ketchup chips were too seasoned to my taste.

November 9, 2024 on Google

Discovered a new restaurant at Leslieville! Totally different from anything we’ve tried before. Fresh, fine and exquisite. Looking forward to coming back.

July 10, 2024 on Google

Stopped in for Sunday brunch for the first time in a while, and was sadly not impressed. We ordered the smash burger and the fried chicken sandwich, along with a side of fries since the fried chicken sandwich doesn’t come with anything on the side. The burger was quite good - great bun, nicely seasoned patty, generous amount of crispy bacon, and a very tasty secret sauce. Fries were also delicious, perfectly golden and crisp. However, the rest of the meal just didn’t live up to expectations. When I asked for vinegar for my fries, it came out in a little metal ramekin rather than a proper bottle, making it difficult to properly sprinkle on my fries. And the fried chicken is inexplicably served between two slices of heavily toasted brioche, which makes it too thick to just pick up and eat, but also too awkward to eat with knife and fork. It’s just a hot mess of a sandwich. The worst part of the meal, though? The side of plain fries cost $8. So be warned… if you want fries, just order fancy fries they have on the menu that come topped with cheese and served with a side of aioli, since they cost exactly the same. Overall there’s lots of room to improve. I know there have been some changes in the kitchen in recent months, hopefully the team can find their groove soon.

February 27, 2024 on Google

We attended Avling restaurant yesterday for dinner and drinks and this place is beyond cool. They grow their own vegetables, spices etc. on the roof and they brew their own drinks in the back brewing area , which were all amazing. The food was incredible. The staff goes all out to make you feel at home. Trish and Sam always had a smile and were very welcoming. Amazing experience I would recommend for everyone to go. Thank you for an amazing evening.

October 4, 2023 on Google