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Hammersmith's
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Food Bakeries Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries [Edit]
807 Gerrrard St EToronto, ON M4M 1Y5
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
(416) 792-9043
- Hours:
Wed-Fri 10 am - 3:30 pm
Sat-Sun 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
About This Business:
Original Home Cooked Food. Jewish ,Middle-Eastern,Canadian Classics and Market Specials from around the world. Everything made in house -very… read more »
13 reviews for Hammersmith's
13 reviews in English
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Review from Shannon J.
Discovery District, Toronto, ON
5/21/2012
Beautiful little spot in East Chinatown.
I had the Duck Plate which featured duck confit hash and a large sunny side up duck egg. It was delicious. Something as rich as duck yolk and confit could easily be too heavy, but the portion size was perfect. Had the homemade Iced Tea to go with my meal, and a cup of coffee. They served my meal with a corse sea salt on the side, and my coffee came with a small dish of raw sugar. Every detail was there.
The service was lovely, friendly and attentive. I'd go here again in a heartbeat. I'd bring friends. I'd even bring my dad. And he's really picky. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
4/8/2012
VIBE
Gerrard and Logan is a bit of a wasteland area (but not moreso than Gerrard East). So this is a really nice addition for those not wanting to venture all the way down to Queen East. Lots of open windows ensures the light is shining through and the white counter space and Ikea-esque seating gives the space a light and airy feel. A bit Scandinavian, I guess you could say. There are always fresh baked goods on the counter with a flower display. It's so inviting. And yes, love the logo in the front window. It doesn't feel rushed here at all but it would be nice to have hooks underneath the counter for bags and coats (even though there's a coat rack in the back). There's one stove as well and the cook is very relaxed making sure everything turns out yummy. Service is very friendly. This is a great place to catch up with a girlfriend.
WE ATE
We just came from another brunch (gluttons!) but wanted to get a taste test here and tried the scones. Scones are $1.50 and $5 for three. They are fresh and crumbly. The honey jam and blueberry jam they have are divine. They also have a number of teas which we tried. A pot is $3.
I'd like to see more fresh juices on the menu.
Otherwise, the menu changes regularly but the croissant sandwich sounds divine.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Hammering down the east end for brunch. I will be back!Listed in: Leslieville, Top O' The Morning
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Review from Jimi S.
ON
3/7/2012
What first attracted me to Hammermith's was their old-timey sign on the front window. Naturally, though, I was interested in what was to come of the old Logan Grill. It's a great corner spot in a neighbourhood that is sure to have more hip businesses pop up in the next few years.
They have kept the essential structural design of the 50's style diner that preceded it, and modernized with a sea of white and some brand new wooden tables, freshly stained no less.
When you walk in, atop the counter sits trays of cupcakes and other baked goods and they are as welcoming as the staff (perhaps they are the owners).
The menu was small when we went, about a week or so after it opened, yet what we ordered was delicious. i had steak and eggs, with the most amazing bacon hashbrowns. the steak was cooked perfectly, and quite flavourful. my only beef (wink wink) with this order was that there was no steak knife to be found there...if you are going to serve steak and eggs, why not have a few around, no? Regardless, I managed to tear through it.
my wife got some asparagus and egg mixture, probably poached, though don't quote me...it's weeks later that i'm writing this...and that too was delightful. they even put together a egg and cheddar omelete for my little 9 month old....which is to say that they are baby/kid friendly...with new high chairs to boot. (hate those bulky wooden ones).
anyhow, i look forward to their success and developing menu and new specials. check it out and help this neighbourhood to flourish!!
chin chin. -
Review from Su B.
4/17/2012
Great looking place - airy and bright. It's right around the corner from my new place so had to try it for brunch. I had a very yummy steak sandwich and my SO had eggs with smoked salmon. Both the dishes were really good and made right in front of our eyes. We went in on a saturday afternoon with a newborn and didn't feel rushed or judged.
They have a decent selection of tea and baked goods. A great place to meet up over tea/coffee or hangout with a book. -
Review from Golnar F.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2012
So I'm supposedly on a diet! But eggs and smoked salmon never killed anyone? Anyway... I had full intentions of going to the infamous County General, but they don't open their doors til 11 and when you wake up at 8 am, regardless of your night out at the bar, having to starve til 11 doesn't cut it.
Thank god for Hammersmith's!!!
The place is super cute, not a lot of seats and a very laid back kitchen that you're a part of makes you feel like you're at a friend's house hanging out while they prep brunch.
The coffee is bottomless, which usually means it's crap but in this case it's really good. I also saw peeps having fresh grapefruit juice, which I think is also bottomless.
Had mini apple scones with cinnamon sugar and delicious jam from Sausage Partners, which is Leslieville's newest butcher. Followed that with a smoked salmon and egg plate, all locally sourced, that was accompanied by a zesty green salad. Yum!
The chef believes in supporting local partners and it's nice to see this come together in a delicious way. I've also heard the menu changes frequently, which with only a few options is a must.
I'll happily support them, maybe not so much the diet. -
Review from Eric W.
Toronto, ON
9/4/2011
Where to start. I want to love this place, and I hope on round two that happens. It's in the neighborhood, it's funky and totally what's needed in the area, great pedigree from the chef, and friendly people
The food was great, no question. I had a beautifully cooked duck egg and confit hash, that was truly a cut above, but, tiny portion, I mean tiny, and crazy expensive at $12 dollars. I ended up having to stop for a snack about 20 mins later. My girlfriend had a beautiful omelette, begrudgingly, as the menu is freakishly limited to meat and eggs. So don't take someone here who wants anything from the other 90% of breakfast offerings typically available. Especially since they only do brunch, you'd think they would be on the pulse.
The lemonade was ridiculous, so tasty, and tart. I had a cookie to go, and it might have been the best cookie I have eaten ever.
So it's a mixed bag for me. -
Review from Steph C.
The Danforth, Toronto, ON
3/12/2012
Great food and service. I would definitely go back. The restaurant is a bit tight but I love the cosy feeling. You also can see the chef at work and he does an amazing job. Definitely recommend the braised beef sandwich with caramelized onion and goat cheese. Super yum! Overall a place that is worth going to!
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Review from Sabrina P.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2011
Came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy. By the time we were finishing our meal, there wasn't a table available.
Great vibe. Bad ventilation. You and your clothes WILL smell of food. It's especially bad when they are frying potatoes. It's pretty bad.
I had the salmon dish and a peach lemonade. It was good, but way too expensive for the portion size. Food quality was good though. My salmon dish was $13 & my lemonade was $3.50. I think that's a little much.
My boyfriend had the chicken salad sandwich. He said it was quite tasty & high quality, but small portion and again, way overpriced.
I want to support this place because live in the area, but it's a little pricey for me to be a regularly-visited place.
Servers and staff are nice. People that come here seem pretty cool. -
Review from Jay C.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2012
This is a nice little neighbourhood spot. I liked the slightly eclectic feel and the service was very polite. I had the impression that the owners take a lot of care in their dishes.
We went for brunch and both had the bacon omelettes and coffee. The omelettes were decently done, but nothing special. The side salad had a very nice dressing that I would go back for. The coffee was nothing to complain about! We didn't wait very long for our food and were not hurried out as we enjoyed our coffees slowly.
The price point felt a bit high (about $11 for the dish), considering that we make something similar at home most weekends and the area in general is more geared toward under $10 per dish.
We would come back for coffee and one of those gigantic and delicious-looking cookies on the front counter!
I'd also like to try the dinner menu, a prix fixe at $35. As I said, it's a nice little neighbourhood place, and I would like to see it grow and succeed. However, the pricing seems a tad high in comparison to the rest of the neighbourhood and just what we are getting. -
Review from Katie W.
Toronto, ON
9/26/2011
I went to Hammersmith's on a Sunday morning a couple weeks ago.
It was very busy and so we decided to sit at the bar they have, right beside the open kitchen.
My husband and I went hoping for the bacon hash, but because they have a blackboard menu, the bacon hash wasn't available that day. We went with the bacon omelette instead.
The food itself was boring. Our omelette was just bacon and cheese, no flavour. It was very disappointing. The salad that came with it was quite good, but not worth the money we spent. It was I think $11? And our tiny glass of lemonade was $3.50. But it wasn't even the food that was the biggest turn-off.
As we sat drinking our juice we had the opportunity to observe the cook and the servers interact. The servers seemed miserable as they were serving tables around us. From listening to the cook speak to them, it was obvious why. He was condescending, rude, and frankly, quite mean to them. It made the atmosphere of the restaurant very uncomfortable.
At one point the table behind us complained because everyone around them who came in after them already had their food, and they didn't! They had the right to complain about this as they were in the restaurant before we were and we had our food before them. They had to leave without eating and as they left the cook yelled after them, "Thanks very much, ladies. Hope to see you again soon!" in an extremely sarcastic tone. It was unbelievable. And it was the cook's fault as he was the only person cooking and decided to make every omelette at the same time instead of making orders as they came to him. Or at least, that's what it looked like to us. I worked in the restaurant industry for 15 years and if you upset a customer, you do anything you can to make sure they leave happy, because you know they're going to tell everyone they know not to go to your restaurant if they leave angry and upset.
So that's what I'm doing, as I left dissatisfied and disappointed. Skip Hammersmith's. -
Review from Aislinn S.
Toronto, ON
8/8/2011
We just got back from a wonderful lunch at Hammersmith's and were very impressed with the food and the experience. My husband and I had two peach lemonades, an heirloom tomato and burrata cheese salad with shaved salt , cured salmon with pine nut and blanched pea salad, and a mushroom omelette with salad and baguette. Each item we had was scrumptious! We kept remarking on how each element was so well matched and prepared. Because the restaurant is open concept, we watched as each sauce and ingredient was prepared and cooked to perfection. The organic, fair trade coffee was fantastic as well! It's obvious that this couple has experience working at places such as The Drake, Czehoski and Didier.
The atmosphere was relaxing because it was a neutral white, has a lot of natural light and new light oak tables. Vintage coloured glass cake stands decorated the tops of the shelves. The bathroom could use a bit of updating, but it was clean and well tended to.
We thought the prices were pretty cheap considered the quality of the food. We will definitely come back! -
Review from cynthia C.
Toronto, ON
1/1/2012
I was expecting much more based on reviews I've read across the web. my salmon and feta cheese omelette was good, but the bacon and cheese omelette (my partner ate) was too salty. The bacon hash was visibly burnt -- I only ate a few bites. The salad was delicious but my overall impression had me leaving knowing I probably won't return. The place was full - but not overly busy as it is a tiny place - but we still waited over 45 minutes for our omelettes (as one other poster mentioned, he cooked everyone's at the same time??!!). They kindly gave us scones at the end of our brunch, but by then we were too rushed to enjoy them. Service was wonderful and their coffee good.
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Review from Jacquelyn C.
Toronto, ON
10/11/2011
I've been here a couple of times for brunch and it's always been just the ticket! The coffee is exceptional and the atmosphere is wonderful. If you get the chance, try the duck confit hash. Absolutely amazing!
