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Axis Gallery & Grill
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Gastropubs Pubs, Gastropubs [Edit]
3048 Dundas St WToronto, ON M6P 1Z3
Neighbourhood: The Junction
(416) 604-3333
- Hours:
Mon 11 am - 1 am
Tue-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 11 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun 5 pm - 2 am
Sun 11 am - 1 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Tue
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Axis Gallery & Grill
11 reviews in English
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Review from Nate G.
Toronto, ON
5/27/2011
Axis is a weird bird.
I've been going there on and off since 2000 (wow I'm old) and it's always held a special place in my heart, mainly because of the friendly staff and the great times I had with friends there during a formative part of my life.
Lately I've started going back since I now live in the area again.
And it's still good. We go often. But when you have to put on your Yelp hat and become a critic, it's hard to really give it high marks.
The food is a mixed bag. It's pub grub, sometimes surprisingly good, sometimes kinda bland. I tend to stick to some favorites and never go wrong (Grill Veggie Wrap + Sweet Potato fries + Bloody Ceaser = good times, every time).
Brunch is decent. Patio is nice sized. The atmosphere is casual and fun.
But the service is pretty sloppy sometimes these days. The waitresses can be a lot of fun, but fun doesn't always mean reliable. And often doesn't.
It's just nothing stand out, but for some reason I always go back. Just something about it feels like home, in a way, and I never regret it when all is said and done.
take that for what you will. -
Review from Rosie S.
11/4/2009
I LOVE LOVE LOVED my experience here at Axis!
D and I went for dinner & drinks here with my Daddio a couple nights ago and had a wonderful time!
We left around 9:15 p.m. and the band had just begun to set up. Seemed like it was going to be a bumpin' night! And it was a Tuesday... NICE!
We had the bruschetta appetizer (sans pesto, of course - they were more than happy to accommodate my SEVERE nut allergy and omit the requisite "drizzle" of pesto) as well as the crab cakes and the Caesar salad. ALL were DELIGHTFUL.
D ordered the sirloin burger and added cheddar & bacon. It came with fries & onion rings. The onion rings were INSANE GOOD. So it's been a while since I had an onion ring, but DAMN those were FANTASTIC!!! The fries were great as well, and D said the burger was "OH.... it was AMAZING". Yeah. Daddio ordered the "big boy" steak (10 oz.) and substituted extra vegetables for the potatoes. NO PROB to make the change! Also, he asked for his steak to be done "Chicago-style", which is not something all chefs can do to perfection. It is charred on the outside, to order on the inside... and my Dad wanted it medium-medium-rare inside. THAT IS HARD. They did it to perfection! I chose the veggie quesadillas, but I was torn between a few veg-friendly options! (YAY!) All was fantastic. My quesas were FAB. Everyone loved their food. The apps were particularly wonderful. MMMMMM!!!
I would love to try this place in the summer for its extensive patio area!
The bartender was also GREAT! One drawback for the boys was that they only have one kind of tequila, and unfortunately it's Jose Cuervo. That aside, the bartender served wonderful drinks, and we drank many.
VERY cool find in our 'hood that we'll be returning to often! -
Review from elffie t.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2011
I went here for sunday brunch. we went specifically because there is sometimes live jazz, but unfortunately the performer was not there that day/doesn't play on sundays, etc. the restaurant was surprisingly quiet for a sunday brunch and there was soccer playing on the widescreen tv's on the walls. the interior looks pretty nice.
the brunch menu is pretty small, but it has all the expected dishes such as eggs benedict, 'traditional' breakfast and omelettes. the coffee is really good, and refills are free. i had the omlette du jour; a vegetable medley. the omelette was really good, there was a lot of cheese, and chopped vegetables. however, i would say there was too much onion, the pieces of onion were too big and awkward to eat, and the omelette was HUGE! it says its a 3 egg omelette, but it has to be at least 5. With it, came some over-heated, dried out potatoes and a generous portion of salad mix and also fruit slices. i enjoyed it, but it could use some fine-tuning, i.e. better mixed vegetables and cheese inside, less eggs, more potatoes and fresher tasting ones. the egg omlette by itself was really good - very fluffy and well cooked.
The people i was with thought the prices were pretty steep for a pretty mediocre bacon and eggs breakfast (8-12$) but everyone enjoyed their food.
The service was very good and the server clearly was experienced and had a good memory. The bathrooms are clean, and in the basement.
The last thing i would say is that it is unfortunate that they only have one large size of take-away container, which is styrofoam. Overall, a pleasant experience. -
Review from Erin B.
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Meh. I'd give two stars, but the patio is pretty great and our visit was on a warm summer evening. We shared two pounds of wings, which were a bit dry and overcooked. I would have asked for extra sauce but we saw no sign of a server until the wings were almost gone. My boyfriend had a coke (watery) and I had a pint of tankhouse (the only thing close to local or micro). Servers were friendly enough, but pretty absent. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and want to sit outside, but don't go out of your way.
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Review from Susan M.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2009
Went there about a month ago for lunch, the patio was packed and of course had no choice but to sit inside.
Ordered an Iced Tea & an Axis Club. The food was great BUT unfortunately the table service sucked!!!
Would I go back to Axis,,,,,,NO
Great service is essential & without great service what's the point of going there! -
Review from Brenna K.
Toronto, ON
6/16/2009
Axis has the best patio in the Junction for sure with plenty of sun in the summer! The staff are great and the selection of beer is good. Stop by on Tuesday nights for the open jam or treat yourself to a sunday afternoon pint on the patio.
The food is good enough but with so many great spots now in the junction it is not my favourite to eat. It is however, much better than your standard pub fare which is also reflected in the prices.
Crowd is friendly and laid back. -
Review from Annie L.
Toronto, ON
1/28/2011
Both of our previous visits were meant to be pit stops, but the quality of their foods and martinis has made us stay for the whole night.
Oddly, for their $3.99 martini night they have no martini menu but it's a blessing in disguise. My boyfriend shoke up his iphone app at random and the bartender made us EVERYTHING the iphone showed, to perfection. Sweet aroma from fresh coffee beans in the Expresso Martini, the subtly spicey Bourbon Silk, Lychee Mango... we end up totaling 9 martinis on top of the pitcher. The bartender doesn't make girly drinks though; the fruity drinks taste great (no bitterness at all) but doesn't have much sugar drenched in it.
Oh yes! the food! A $5 French Onion soup is surprisingly delicious and plentiful. Salads are light on greasy dressing in a health-conscious way, and their spring rolls are good. We have yet to expand beyond finger foods but we'll try some soon, now that my friend has officially decided to switch her office party over to this place from a College St. option. The ambience is great and it's so close to Bathurst subway station. The place is relaxing but CLEAN: No more bar dives!
It doesn't look like a breakfast joint: the biggest item on their menu is that bar sitting in the center of the restaurant. I don't think I'd go for breakfast here unless it's hangover Sunday. There are TVs around the bar for the sports fans but not as many as Hoops (where they have a flat screen TV at every single table)...good for me, but if you want to yell at a projector on superbowl Sundays, you should go somewhere else. -
Review from Morley B.
5/18/2010
Had a burger and onion rings here for dinner the other night.
Can't vouch for the whole menu, just for what I had.
They have a fairly decent draught menu but it'd dominated more by the national and int'l plonk brands rather than micro breweries.
So, I had the burger. For $10 it's not a bad deal. It comes with fries or onion rings too, so, I guess you'd say, good value.
They make their own patties too, which is a plus.
I was told however, rather emphatically, they only serve burgers well done. I guess I should have just passed then. Indeed, I got a well done burger which meant it was semi burnt and dry and still sitting in my tummy! Wouldn't have this again. The onion rings are ok. Not great, not like Licks onion rings, just standard industrial frozen onion rings. If they just didn't cook the burger to much they'd probably have a much better review.
Doesn't seem to be many pubs in the junction so this may be your only choice for now. I was disappointed. I wouldn't have a burger here again. Even if I paid more, a burger is something you have a craving for, and if it's wrong or off or not done right, then the whole experience and craving is kaput! Like going to a bad movie, you walk out thinking you just wasted two hours and you feel completely unsated. That's how I felt leaving this pub, although I also felt a bit nauseous. -
Review from tahlia b.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2010
Found it overpriced food is mediocre overcooked not worth the price pints 7$+ only patio in the junction i think thats why it gets so busy lacks atmosphere. live music is an open mic night where anyone i mean anyone is allowed to play until they are cut off.
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Review from Victoria S.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 2/22/2011
weekend brunch is pretty good! the coffee was decent, for $11 (+ tax and tip) you can get eggs benedict (on peameal bacon, or, i opted for spinach instead) a small portion of really delicious, deep fried home fries, and a salad with vinaigrette. still overpriced, same good service.
Listed in: brunch, best happy hour
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1/16/2011
i've been here quite a few times and i've tried a few different things on their diverse menu. i was… Read more »
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Review from Alexander S.
Toronto, ON
1/31/2010
Axis has one of the best patios in the Junction and serves a mighty fine sirloin burger. It can get a bit pricey for what is essentially better-than-average pub fare, however--at least on a student budget. The beer selection is good and the service, although it can be somewhat inconsistent depending on when you go, is usually decent. Sometimes there is good music or entertainment taking place and the ambiance is always nice with a rotating selection of art on the walls. I'm a regular.
