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Jules Restaurant
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
147 Spadina AveToronto, ON M5V 2L7
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 348-8886
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Jules Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"They have a very nice steak frites dinner." In 7 reviews -
"A classy french bistro without an attitude." In 7 reviews -
"I also really love their French Onion Soup." In 5 reviews
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23 reviews in English
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Review from Shannon F.
Toronto, ON
I've always been vocal about my love for French food and restaurants. Jules is no exception to this rule. It's cozy, bustling at lunch, authentically French, from the servers to the chefs to the owner who speak to each other en francais and make you feel a bit like you've escaped across the pond despite being right in the hub of Toronto on Spadina.
Great for lunch or dinner, a date or dinner with friends, or just a glass of wine at the bar by the kitchen to chat with the staff. I have fond memories of all these instances here. Plus take out for lunch! A small patio in the warmer months - what more can you ask for?
The quiches are lovely and reasonably priced with salade verte, soupe or frites! Ooooo la la, the frites here are amazing!!!!! Perfectly salted, soft on the inside a bit cripsy on the outside, this girl's favourite kind! I'm not a mayo fan but my friends that are adore this side with their fries. I admit, I've gone there more than once at lunch just for these!
Mussels are tasty as are the salads - Niçoise being my pick. Crêpes, steak frites, and of course no French menu is complete without a croque monsieur (and many other tasty sandwiches) - Jules has something for everyone. Even this veggie has options between quiches, sandwiches and salads.
The wine list is small but lovely. By the glass, half litre or bottle. Not fancy but elegantly upscale. J'aime Jules! -
Review from Absolute B.
Ottawa, ON
4/16/2012
Good little spot. Really really good service but the food was just OK
We both had the prix fixe menu and here's the breakdown:
Caeser was excellent
French Onion Soup was none to o flavorful but not bad
Steak frites: Heavily seasoned and a bit chewy...Fries were OK but not very hot
Chicken in mushroom sauce: A bit salty but the fries on this plate were hotter than mine
Creme brulee: GREAT!
Chocolate mousse: Also very tasty! Very rich dark chocolate flavour. Good stuff!
All together a nice enough meal, but far from over the top (But again, relly friendly server and quick service!) -
Review from Evelyn W.
3/6/2012
This was my first time in this bustling bistro which is right around the corner from my office, I came in for a leisurely lunch with Victoria G and we had a lovely time.
We both had French onion soups - the poutine of soups - and they were pretty good. It's created in a deconstructed fashion, which isn't my favorite, but the flavors were bang on... but I missed the cheese crust on top. Who wouldn't?
Then she had a side caesar salad which was HUGE and I had the appetizer plate. Mine had some brie, meats and pickles with not enough bread. Luckily, our server was kind and brought me some more for free, otherwise I'd have been stuck with some shmooshy-meat-cheese thing. The meats and cheeses weren't any better or more interesting than things you could buy at any grocery store, but I'm always happy with meats and cheeses. I probably would have even enjoyed the shmooshy thing I almost ended up with.
The cost of the food was extremely reasonable, but I had a virgin caesar that was priced as though there was vodka in it. It's just juice with some spices. Did I pay for the bartender salting the rim? Someone please explain to me the mark-up on mocktails.
The atmosphere is bright and clean and great for work lunches.
I'll likely be back due to proximity, but I won't seek it out. -
Review from Melissa L.
North York, ON
2/4/2012
I've eaten here quite a few times over a number of years now and Jules is one of our regular spots now for casual, authentic french fare. Ingredients are simple and the food is fresh.
I am not a huge meat eater so I adore the crepes and the french fries are delish with the mayo dip. Can't say I eat my healthiest when I am there but its a treat. The meat dishes are quite good though whether its the quail or chicken cooked in butter and bacon..hey, you can always opt for the side salad! The only thing I'm not really a fan of is their ceviches. I think they should experiment with different, perhaps sweeter flavours? Some of the desserts are on the counter for you to eyeball and drool over.
I only wish they would offer fois grois - perhaps just sometimes, as one of their specials. I know they try to keep the costs down as its not supposed to be a pricey restaurant but fois grois is my weakness and ironic since Im not much of a meat eater!
Oh and would also be great if they could use organic meat but again, that would drive the cost up.
We usually sit at the counter and watch them cook. We've made new friends sitting at the communal bench - most fit the definition of a regular more than we do. Its a very nice atmosphere and the restaurant is super cute. If you are there around closing then they crank up the tunes and start belting them out. Fun times! -
Review from Tara A.
11/17/2011
As the french say, J'Adore. This French Bistro is worth trying out. I have been there several times to grab take out and I'm always so happy with me meals. I finally had the chance to go there for dinner not too long ago and their prix fixe was great and reasonably priced.
The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The owner is always circling to speak with everyone and make them feel welcome. The servers are always helpful and give the great illusion of being happy. (you never really know when your job forces you to be happy). The kitchen is out in the open so you know exactly who's making your food and how it's prepared
The Croque Monsier is great as is the burger and the fries are those delicious long skinny good ones. I suggest asking for a side of mayo with them. I also really love their French Onion Soup.
I feel bad for the other yelpers who had a less than superb experience here because I have had nothing but great service / food / experience.Listed in: My 30 Day Challenge
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Review from Piotr Z.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2011 6 Check-ins Here
It appears that in December 2009, a few people dining here had a bad experience and 3 of them gave this restaurant a one-star rating. I won't dispute their opinions. Any restaurant may have a bad day and any patron has the right to express their frustration in a review, but I feel that those 3 one-star ratings unfairly lower the average of this charming neighbourhood bistro.
I live nearby. I ate dinner at Jules perhaps 10 times over the last few years. Never did I experience unpleasant service or any major issues with food. (Once, my meat was too salty. I remember to ask for reduced salt ever since.) This is not high-end extravagant and sophisticated French cuisine. The menu is full of familiar bistro fare: steak and frites, steak tartare, duck confit, an variety of savory creeps and sandwiches. The last few times they had cote-de-boeuf on special for 2 people and it was delicious, even though I'm not that fond of red meat. Their traditional dessert tarts are lovely. The wine list is basic, but adequate.
The food perhaps doesn't deserve five stars (I'd say 3.5) but the atmosphere is cosy and unpretentious, even considering French waiters of whom certain dose of snootiness is pretty much expected. I love going there and I regret that one bad experience has so negatively affected the restaurant's rating. It really should be better than that. -
Review from Ethel T.
Richmond, BC
3/3/2012
We went to Jules Restaurant last night excited about having good, simple, hearty French bistro fare. The restaurant interiors made it appear as though our expectations would be met. The lighting was appropriately dim, the special on the blackboard looked like tantalizing (they had quail! And rib-eye steak!), and we had a very nice French hostess greet us and lead us to our table. A quick look at the menu was further exciting. Aside from standard bistro fare, they offered crepes, quiches, different types of sandwiches, salmon, chicken, and steak (both flank steak and steak tartare!)
After much indecision, the three of us opted for the prix fixe: we all ordered the french onion soup, and the steak frites, while two of us opted for the creme brulee and one decided that the chocolate mousse sounded too good to resist. The other person in our party decided that she would rather have a lighter dinner and thus ordered the asparagus and goat cheese quiche.
Upon receiving our food, we realized that maybe - just maybe - we should have ordered a sandwich or a crepe, which our neighbours in the surrounding tables were eating and enjoying. In sharp contrast, the three of us felt that we got suckered into ordering a prix fixe meal thinking it was good value for money but which actually had substandard quality.
The French onion soup was supposed to be deconstructed but which looked lazy. Rather than having bubbling cheese on top, we instead got a thin broth of onion soup and had to scrape the bottom of the bowl to get to the cheese; someone in our party said that it tasted like pho leftovers, which I thought was an apt observation.
Our steak frites were, in a word, pathetic: the flank steak was barely a steak and more like a very thin, flavourless hunk of indeterminate beef. It WAS well-seasoned but the appalling quality of the meat didn't make up for it. The fries were horrific too. Someone downthread mentioned its resemblance to McDonalds fries but to say so would be to do a disservices to Mickey D's fries; Jules Restaurant's version were COLD and were chewy, and the garlic mayo that accompanied it didn't add anything to the fries (and I say this as a mayo lover).
My friend who got the quiche was similarly unimpressed. The pie crust was made out of what looked like several sheets of philo pastry, thereby resembling spanakopita than standard quiche. She also said the flavour combination felt a bit bland.
The desserts were a highlight but came a little bit too late. The creme brulee was fine and what you can find in any good French restaurant. The chocolate mousse was exquisite and elevated their rating from one to two stars. It was succulent, rich, and delicious: not too light and not too heavy. If you can come to Jules just for the dessert, do so: there were other people who ordered the chocolate crepes, which looked AMAZING.
Another matter worthy of consideration is the good service. Our server was constantly checking in on us and was cheerful and considerate. Perhaps they had a recent staff change but we simply did not experience the poor service other Yelpers did. For that reason, I also thought that Jules deserved two stars rather than one star.
Bottom line: come for the dessert, skip the prix fixe and the quiches, and don't expect too much! If you want a better prix fixe deal, why not go to La Palette a few blocks away? -
Review from Alvin V.
Toronto, ON
4/20/2011
I often find myself a bit reserved when it comes to dining at a French restaurant. For one thing, it' s often pricey and there are items on the menu that sometimes escape my vocabulary if it's a really fine dining establishment. Sorry grade 9 French is not good enough here.
But alas, that is not the scenario I faced at Jules and it's casual dining atmosphere. Prices were fair and proportional to quality in my opinion. Of course, there's always going to be exceptions and difference in opinion.
Decor:
The restaurant is small but can accommodate parties as large as 15 without it being awkward. The use of old school chandeliers couples with rustic wooden tables and flooring is a nice touch but it must be noted that the black/gothic style chandelier in the front of the restaurant does not work with well with the surroundings.
Food:
I tend to order French Onion soup at any French restaurant but forgot to this time. For me, a good FO soup has a tasty stock and ample bread and cheese. My friend ordered it and I saw that it was lacking in cheese and bread so already 2/3 was a fail...and I also trust his opinion on taste, in which he gave a "so so" response....so sorry Jules.
This being my 3rd time here because my friends have enjoyed the price of this place, I have unfortunately never swayed from my usual choice of the steak frites. I may have ordered other items in the past but this one seems to be the signature dish for me at Jules. It's a flank steak which they cook very well as it is tender and has enough chew to allow you to savour the juices before it falls apart in your mouth. The fries are just how I like them...thin and crispy.
This time though, I was informed that the daily special was a flatiron steak and that excited me tremendously. After my experience at Coquine and tasting their Flatiron steak, I anticipated this one to match in size and taste but oh boy was I let down..just as badly as when the movie, Sucker Punch, came out(it had so much promise!).
The good thing about the steak was that the top layer had nice grill grooves that allowed for a little bit of a crisp layer but that's it.
The size of the thing would make you sigh...I would say it was probably 4" long and 2" wide. Let's not think x-rated here please:P
Taste-wise, it was adequate and I like my steaks rare but this was almost cooked too rare to the point it was cool blue and I don't like that.
I saw the desserts and they looked quite good and even though I didn't taste it, I was able to experience it through facial expression and vocals...hahaha so I assume they were pretty good.
Overall:
All in all, this is a decent restaurant for a fair price if you're looking to go for French food. Remember that price is proportional to what you pay. I would highly recommend the Steak Frites if I had a choice.
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Review from Viviana M.
Toronto, ON
12/15/2010 3 photos
Dining Experience: Dinner
Venue: Jule's Bistro
Specialty: French
Menu items: Boeuf bourguignon avec les frites & Crepe au Chocolat
I have finally had my first personal food experience with one of Julia Child's famous recipes - Boeuf bourguignon!
Upon watching and reading about her famous recipes, books and now movie (Julie and Julia) I have finally been able to not only find a restaurant that offers Julia's Boeuf bourguignon, but also serves it to perfection and great taste.
Boeuf bourguignon (love pronouncing the name by the way) has been on my "to eat" list for quite some time. And thanks to the lovely French bistro, Jules, on Spadina and Richmond; I have finally been able to try it. Delish!
Boeuf bourguignon, also called beef Burgundy, is a well known traditional French recipe. It is a stew prepared with beef braised in red wine, traditionally red Burgundy, and beef broth, generally flavoured with garlic, carrots, onions and mushrooms. Although the presentation leaves a lot to be desired, it is really all about the taste when it comes to this dish. Trust me, you won't care how it looks like after you try it.
The meat gets settled and marinated in the stew for hours ahead of time. So much so, that the meat falls off the bone just by touching it with your knife. Then you put a piece of it in your mouth and this is when you realize French cuisine does not get its popularity for nothing, neither does Julia. The broth is tasty, not too salty and not too greasy. The meet is flavourful and fresh.
The dish was accompanied by les frites (also known as French Fries) and green salad.
Jules' frites are by far the best French fries I have ever tried. Think McDonald's (not a fan of the place, but one has to acknowledge when the fries are good) but BETTER. It is the fancy, healthier and tastier version of them. Simply a must ask when you order anything at Jules.
For dessert, I had their Crepe au Chocolat.
The Crepe was fresh and tasty and the chocolate sauce was very French. Dark, rich chocolate sauce, not overpowering and yet sweet. Although I am a big critic when it comes to Crepes, this one passed my test...so it goes on this blog!
Bueno Provecho!
Viviana.Listed in: Best Restaurants in Toronto
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Review from Kat F.
Updated - 12/11/2009 1 photo
Oh I'm taking you down a notch, Jules. Two notches, even.
A dinner party of 25 planning to monopolize the entire restaurant's seating was more than 15 minutes late when we arrived looking for a table of four for a quick bite. A British, poor man's version of Keram Malicki-Sanchez (http://images2.wikia.n...) smugly told us there was no way he could accommodate our group, too bad.
We ordered a side of fries ($6.20) to go from the counter lady who didn't really speak English and could hardly be described as friendly. I reverted to French when I sensed her struggle but even that didn't warm her disposition. The word "arrogant" comes to mind (it's used to describe several items on their menu, go figure). When she rang up the total she tossed the bill in my general direction and it landed on the floor, to which I replied "Oh, was that my bill that you just threw at me?" No response.
Hey, at least the place is authentically French. Va donc chier, Jules!
P.S.: In a double blind taste test, two testers guessed that the fries from Jules were from McDonald's. Eerily similar, yet $4 more expensive.Listed in: Tipping Is Optional
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7/13/2009
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Review from Abrar H.
Toronto, ON
9/11/2011
Let me just dive right into it. Terrible food and horrible service.
I took a group of friends and it took them 45 mins to even come around to take our drink orders. We ask for a bottle of white that they have listed up on the chalk wall and our waiter tells us that its better we order from the menu cos the wine list up on the chalk board is there to look pretty and they might not have those wines.
They then run out of wine glasses by the time we get around to ordering our second wine bottle ( i would have thought you could do 8 rounds of dishes in the time they made us wait for the wine, apparently putting out 9 clean glasses is more work than I thought).
The waiter finally comes to take our order and informs us they they dont have any sandwiches. We put in our order and when the food finally arrives, they have get the wrong dish for one person and forget one order completely.
The french onion soup arrives and it does not even look like French onion soup, forget taste like one. My friend and I order the grilled salmon. Both of us get an over salted morsel of fish. I somehow get a salad and he gets just fries. My other friend, who orders the chicken, gets fries and salad with his chicken and another just gets chicken and salad. The chicken was dry and chewy and we had to wait for 10 mins to get get salt and pepper for the table.
Not once during the entire meal did someone come to our table to check on us and ask us how the food was (they probably knew) and we had to threaten to walk out before someone even came to take our dessert orders, which we just had to give up on when they hadn't arrived till 11:45.
In conclusion. Terrible food and horrible service. Never going back there. -
Review from Nicole B.
12/11/2009
What I thought would be the first official stop on the list where we could sit for our French Fry crawl turned into the "Is this really happening?!" stop of the night.
As we approached the restaurant, we noticed the whole left side of it had empty tables. We all brightened to being warm and able to sit while enjoying our fries. As we stepped in, the waiter walked up and looked at us strangely, like 5 people had just walked into his house unannounced. I asked, "may we sit anywhere?". He replied, "no" with such an air that I wondered if we really HAD walked into his house unannounced. He then proceeded to tell us that the empty tables were reserved for a party of 25. We asked what time they were arriving. He said 7pm. We all pulled out our phones to see that it was actually 7:12pm. Hmm, party of 25 or snooty waiter lives in restaurant and didn't want guests? I'm leaning towards the latter.
He then let us know that the only table that would be able to "accommodate" our party had just been occupied so it would be a long wait. Kat went to the back to do a take out order and as we stood and waited in ANOTHER doorway, I observed several things:
1. Two ladies were sitting at a table. The tables on either side of them (also two seater tables) were empty. Even if he had offered to see if they were willing to move, it would've added a star.
2. A lady was sitting at a table on the phone, arguing and crying. It has nothing to do with the review but I thought I would add it because it was uncomfortable standing near her--not that standing in the doorway of a restaurant after being rejected for seating is any less uncomfortable!!
3. We were there for about 15-20 min and the alleged party of 25 STILL had not arrived. The party must have been a Royal family or Mafia kingpin to have a reservation held THAT long!
4. Upon leaving, the same server that Kat dealt with who couldn't speak English, brought us our fries and said something along the lines of "here are your fries" and "goodbye"--ALL IN ENGLISH!
ICING ON THE RUDE CAKE? The fries tasted EXACTLY like McD's fries!
Want to save yourself the trouble of Jules? Leave the restaurant, turn right and walk to the corner of Queen and Spadina. Cross over to the northwest side (diagonally across the street) and walk into McD's. The fries will be $4 cheaper and the smiles are free!
Note: just because you've designed your restaurant as a French bistro, doesn't mean you need to perpetuate the stereotype by having servers who are rude and refuse to speak English!Listed in: Places I would send R**** from…
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Review from Randy G.
Toronto, ON
12/17/2009
We stopped here as part of the Yelp French Fry Crawl 2. I say stopped, because we didn't actually get to sit. Apparently a party of 25 had booked a reservation for 7. We were there... 7:15?
Okay, so we're not happy about not being able to sit, fine. Kat gets take-out fries... and winds up having the bill thrown at her. Excuse us for partaking of your establishment.
As for the food... I'm sorry, but if your fries aren't as good as McDonald's - and these ones looked the same but tasted like McDonald's fries that had gone slightly off - I find it hard to believe you can handle anything more complicated than dipping potatoes in hot oil. -
Review from Brenna K.
Toronto, ON
9/17/2009
I went here for dinner wanting to try something new. The food was good - I had a brie & asparagus crepe with a vegetarian french onion soup. There was four of us and we all had food and wine and our bill was $160 including tip which is not bad for a nice night.
I found the service a little lacking and cold. The food was good but nothing I couldn't make at home and I just didn't feel the warmth from the atmosphere. Speaking of warmth we were the first table in from the door and they had to leave it open as there was people braving the patio which made it cold for us.
I see it has good reviews here so I say try for yourself. It is not dissapointing by any means, I just wouldn't say its fabulous. -
Review from Steve S.
5/31/2010
I headed down here with a friend after touring downtown. We were looking for a cold drink (or two) and a good seat to do some people watching. We found both.
The drinks were good, however the water was room tempurature. What's up with that? This isn't some sort of Canadian thing is it? Not a fan of it, regardless. After taking in the scenery for a while (the girls in Toronto are HOT!), we stayed for food and had a pretty good overall experience.
The only reason this place got three stars instead of four was slowish service and high prices (for the type of food provided). Otherwise, the outside deck was worth it! -
Review from Anupa M.
Toronto, ON
9/6/2010
I like this restaurant for a casual but experience type meal during the week. The first time we visited was for a goodbye meal with our French roommate. The service was great, though the restaurant wasn't very busy, and everyone was pretty satisfied with their meals. I remember loving my steak frites (particularly the flank steak) the best. Our only complaint was that the cheese platter wasn't the best selection of cheese; brie, gouda and goat cheese I think it was. Really?
The second time I came with a colleague and we both ordered the exact same meal: cesar salad, steak frites and creme brulee along with a bottle of wine. This time we sat on the patio next to a small but raucous group. Some people may have found it annoying, but I really enjoyed what it added to the ambiance--it must be because the patio is so small it doesn't necessarily overpower the experience.
While the frites aren't great, I'm willing to overlook that since I mostly dislike the kind of fries that these frites aren't: crunchy and golden. The best part of the meal is always the deliciously seasoned steak and the creme brulee (my favourite dessert) isn't so bad either.
Jules Bistro is a great place to go for a casual dinner with a date or colleague; gorgeous interior, decent service and good prix fixe. I'd love to remember to come back earlier in the day to try their croque monsieurs! -
Review from S C.
Toronto, ON
12/13/2008
This is a very nice restaurant near the corner of Queen and Spadina. It's a French restaurant. They have a very nice steak frites dinner. I've tried it about five times and it's always cooked right, and the fries are very good.
It's one of these "neighborhoody" places that's right in the middle of everything. The prices are quite reasonable, me thinks. I recommend it highly. -
Review from Neil L.
Toronto, ON
9/8/2008
Yummy French bistro with very reasonable prices (most entrées are under $20) and a lovely, casual atmosphere. Line ups are not unusual around lunch time but if you go just when they open (11:30, I believe) or closer to 1pm it's often easier to get a table.
Everything I've had has been great, and the service is for the most part friendly, prompt, and attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommended. -
Review from Ana W.
5/19/2010
I have been here twice.
The first time by recommendation 2 years ago by a friend. So I decided to host my birthday dinner here. It was a mistake. Though they can squeeze 20 people in a long table, it was tough to carry a decent conversation with the noise and echoing. The kitchen was also having some difficulty serving all of us (let alone getting our tuna steaks cooked perfectly to our liking). I wouldn't recommend it for large parties.
I came here again the second time last night because I remember my dinner being pretty good the first time around and I was in the area. I ordered "steak and frites". It was flank steak. How can you go wrong? This time around I tried their Steak Tartare and it was really good. No food poisoning yet! Preparing Steak Tartare is tricky, like sushi, ingredients need to be fresh and the kitchen has to be clean otherwise you risk spending the evening with the porcelain god or at the hospital. I also drank half of my friend's French Onion soup. It was really good. Not too cheesy. Not too salty. We also shared the Creme Brulee. It was DELICIOUS!!! Creamy, but not too rich. The caramel top was not over powering either.
As for some of the comments noted previously by other fellow Yelpers... their fries are not the highlight. Though there is resemblance to McDonald fries, they taste nothing like it. It's much crispier here... little to no salt. You can add as much or as little seasoning as you like. They do have a nice mayo sauce worth dipping your fries into for a change.
The service was good. At least the server I had was very nice and very attentive. Perhaps because it was a late on a weeknight. It was still busy. Most tables were seated by the time we arrived. No complaints.
I would definitely go back again, but only in a small group, no more than 4-6 people. Next time I'm going to try their crepes. -
Review from William H.
Toronto, ON
7/10/2009 ROTD 7/15/2009
Tucked at the end, in a row of commercialized joints including Subway and Fresh, lies one of the coziest, most quaint restaurants in the city. Jules is as French as you can get.
From the energetic chef/owner who seems to dance in the open kitchen - between shaking hands and sometimes hugging his guests - to the white-washed decor, communal tables and decorative chandeliers, this place whispers sweet somethings of Provence and Bordeaux.
The menu is simple - quiches, crepes, croque monsieurs. But there are a few special items that embrace their North American assimilation - yet maintain that French je ne sais quoi. The Arrogant Burger is my all time favourite meal - and I order it every time since first trying it. Ground beef made-to-order, brie, caramelized onion, lettuce, gerkin and tomato on a square, soft ciabatta-like roll. Served with shoestring frites - or your choice of half-and-half: fries and salad...it's a piece of France in your mouth.
Lunches are super busy...service can sometimes be slow. But the food and ambience make up for what would otherwise be a frustrating wait.
They've just introduced a daily special: steak and frites from 4-6pm are just $12.50.
Overall, Jules doesn't disappoint and will keep me coming back...especially because it's just 2 minutes from both my house and my office! -
Review from Kat T.
4/18/2009
A classy french bistro without an attitude. Many repeat customers- the chef and his family are always talking to the customers and make it feel like you've been invited into their home, even if they aren't talking to you. The food includes a list of sandwiches, quiche, salads, real meals- steak frites, poulet frites and moule frites. My favorite it the moule frites and I always get a side of bread to soak up some of the white wine broth. Frites are french style- skinny and crispy. Good wine selection by the glass, carafe, or bottle. Totally reasonable prices. Sandwiches are delicious, due to being decadently full of mayonnaise. Desserts are also killer here- Lemon tart or chocolate mousse- you can't go wrong!
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Review from Plastic Palace A.
6/21/2010
late lunch - they can't substitute ingredients in the crepes because they're "pre-made" (!?) - then they are just plain out of the one i decide to order...then I get a Ceasar salad and ask for fresh parm "we don't do that" says the waitress...huh? bland salad, ugh. order some fries to give my lunch a bit more kick, they are too pre-made, sort of cold and a bit on the stale side. Would have been a one star but at least the coffee was good and strong.
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Review from Eva C.
10/13/2009
I must admit that my visit to Jules was over 2 years ago, but I still remember the details of my visit vividly....I had the grilled tuna for a late lunch-seating was not an issue-and it was perfection...the vinaigrette...it's been 2 years and I still remember! The service was cold, but all was forgiven with the delicious meal and awesome crepe with caramelized apples that I had for dessert...and the coffee...great even though I had it black..my cream and sugar request would apparently offend the beans and my dessert, I'm glad she ignored my request! All in all, should I find myself in Toronto again, I will definitely go back. As a matter of fact, I always recommend it to friends that travel there and to family that lives there, nay I insist they go.
