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Nirvana
Categories: Restaurants Asian Fusion Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Nightlife Bars Asian Fusion, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars [Edit]
434 College StToronto, ON M4W 1A7
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
(416) 927-8885
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
57 reviews for Nirvana
Review Highlights
"Try the avocado and brie sandwich or smoked salmon sandwich..."
(in 3 reviews)
"...4 strips of bacon, sweet potato fries, texas cut toast and..."
(in 6 reviews)
"...watching in the summer, as is their white wine sangria."
(in 3 reviews)
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57 reviews in English
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Review from sarah p.
Toronto, ON
2/5/2012
The food gets about three stars, but four stars for the overall place because the food is decent enough, the wait stuff, though ultra-hipstery, are actually pretty nice and accommodating, the space is huge, and it's CHEAP.
I went for brunch and had eggs bennie. It was fine... nothing mind blowing, but good enough that I'd go back and order it again. I couldn't believe our bill when we left. I've become so accustomed to shelling out 20-30 bucks for a meal anywhere in Toronto (regardless of quality) that I had given up hope of find a decent place to get a bite with a friend and not break the bank or get botulism.
There's a definite laid back, young and hip vibe here, but it didn't seem pretentious as many TO restaurants are. I'll definitely go back. -
Review from U. S.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2012
Pros:
-Cavernous space meant that me and my friend could get a spot, even on a busy Saturday night.
-Cheap! Cheap eats though I did not try any, affordable draft ($5.50 for a pint of Blanche de Chambly, and $5 pints of domestic craft brews FTW!!!)
Cons:
-I asked for napkins because I spilled some of my drink and the server forgot about me, and never came back. It was a busy night though. -
Review from Emma A.
Toronto, ON
12/2/2011
Exactly the same as the Green Room, Java House, The Last Temptation, Pour Boy, and any of the others in that group (they all have the same menu) only the beer was a lot worse than the others (though I admit that I haven't been to Java or the Last Temptation in a few years). My companion said it was that the pipes and taps weren't clean.
being at Bathurst/college doesn't help - super busy, an awkward lay-out that makes it quite difficult to get to and from the bathroom, and a whole heap of better stuff around. Check out cloak and dagger or sneaky dee's instead. -
Review from Ashley P.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2012
I've come here lots of times with friends. It's a nice place to go at night for a bite and drinks, or on a Sunday morning for a quiet brunch. The prices are great, they have a great selection of cocktails. They offer daily drink specials as well. It's nothing fancy, but fun to go out with friends or even a date. I've seen people of all ages here -- early 20s to late 60s.
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Review from Zachary G.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2012
We went on a Thursday night and I was impressed. The space is large so that tables have some distance between them. The beer is very reasonably priced for the area (Sneaky Dees-like prices) and I was happy to see that they had Tankhouse on tap. In addition, the chicken sandwich and lentil soup were very high quality for bar food and far surpassed my expectations given what you can usually expect from a pub.
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Review from Reynold P.
Toronto, ON
9/9/2011
OH Nirvana!
This is one of my go to places when I just want a simple breakfast or dinner. Mind you, I live across the street, so I'm lucky.
I used to frequent Red Room, but once I found out about Nirvana, I changed my course. The feel and atmosphere is the same as Red Room. It's cozy and intimate. The decor is eclectic but not messy, everything fits together at this casual restaurant.
The patio is ideal in the summer and they have affordable drinks and food to match.
So get a friend or two and visit Nirvana, it's a great place to catch-up and unwind on a weeknight.
P\S:
Try the avocado and brie sandwich or smoked salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries, both are my favorites here. -
Review from Kent P.
6/10/2011
I've heard enough horror stories about the cleanliness here not to order food - but the beer is cheap. Same deals you'll find at Red/Green Rooms, Java House, and now Pour Boy.
We went for the Mill St. Organic which came out as any other pitcher would. Second pitcher was a different color. More orange. It tasted OK, but was not the same beer. They didn't believe us even when comparing a glass of each. Anyway, the beer is cheap. 13.95 for a pitcher. It wasn't the same beer, but I guess I'd drink PBR at that price point, too.
Actually, that's a bad comparison because I would pay a LOT for PBR. a LOT.
No air conditioning (or ineffective) - so hot nights...it's HOT. -
Review from Allison D.
Toronto, ON
7/24/2011
Nirvana is like a second home to me. I've certainly been known to eat there more than once a day.
The food and drinks are insanely cheap but still super yummy. The staff are friendly and super babely as well (a little eye candy with your meal never hurt anyone).
Lots of veg options which is great for me as a vegetarian. A few faves are the avacado and brie sandwich and the eggplant wrap, as well as the pesto pizza! Can't go wrong with the sweet potato fries either at no extra cost!
Brunch is always delish - I love the eggs florentine (only available sat & sun) which come with sweet potato fries and a fruit cup. YUM!
Also they put cinnamon in the coffee - so addictive. Love it. -
Review from Yi Qing S.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2011
I've been here twice -- the first time in a group for a department meetup and the second catching up with a friend over drinks.
I would say that it's perfect if you just want to order drinks and food and then be left alone for the rest of the evening. And they do have really tasty food - I don't remember what I ordered that first time (it was a while ago) but the second time we got some kind of Baba Ganoush (with pita bread) and a fruit & cheese platter. Both were just the perfect size (large but not excessive), the cheese was yummy (I don't normally like cheese all that much, so no fancy adjectives for you here), the fruit fresh and the Baba Ganoush, which had some kind of curry flavouring, was pretty unique -- I would definitely order that if I went back again.
At first I was a little worried that they did "Asian Fusion", because that usually means paying out of your left nostril for the culinary equivalent of velcro shoes (i.e. two things that CAN go well together in select cases, but in most cases do not) but I think they did a good job. The prices were also very reasonable, even from the point of view of an unemployed, recent university graduate. So thumbs up there.
The only thing I dislike about this place is the (lack of) lighting. The second time 'round, my friend and I were sitting in a very, very dark booth and some lighting (even in the form of candles) would have been appreciated. But hey, if being able to easily make out the facial features of your conversation partner(s) isn't something you find necessary, more power to you! -
Review from Toronto L.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011
The Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
Ok, am I sitting in the Red Room? I'm sitting in the Red Room, right? Ok, good.
The meals are very cheap ($5-10) and taste like it. The beer is fine, and priced very reasonably. It's a spot in a good location where you're likely to find seating for anywhere from 2-8 people, and the lacklustre service is balanced out by the lack of attitude.
The decor is interesting, with some sort of Buddha-inspired theme... Oh wait, is this the Red Room?
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Review from Fabio N.
Toronto, ON
7/30/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I really like this place! It was one of the most happy findings since I've moved to Toronto.
You can classify the food as "I'm so fusion I don't even know which asian country I'm talkin' about, yo!" but it works pretty well.
Drinkswise, the best option ate the martinis, which are incredible and reasonably priced.
To top it off, the service is great, even when the house is packed. There's nothing not to like, just go there already. :-) -
Review from Lauren M.
6/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Very average marks for this place all across the board. Mostly appeals to students as the food and booze are both quite cheap.
They have a small patio and lots of seats indoors.
Half liter of house red is only $11 which is a steal. Giant sized cocktails for $5.75.
Service is hit and miss, you'll be seated quickly enough but often have to flag down a waitress to place your order as they tend to forget about you.
Dark and a bit dingy inside, but it's all part of the "charm".
Good place to eat when you're drunk, but I don't recommend eating it whilst sober. -
Review from Nicole P.
7/9/2011
Nirvana is a cool looking, large restaurant with a large array of food options. Vegetarian lasagna, phad thai, spring rolls, cheap pitchers of beer, pasta... It's all a possibility here.
Nirvana: making magic, one mismatched table tab at a time. -
Review from Imran N.
5/9/2011
so i lived in the area for a while, and for some reason, never went to nirvana.
I am jacks inflamed sense of idiocracy
The place is perfect for hang over, chilled out, meeting with friends, laughingness good times.
The place is quite big, and and it's a sit down bar. It's almost like the our old 'green room' on bloor, minus the bitchy asian owner and add a crowd of the same type, but plus 10 - 15 years in age.
The food is not bad at all, and very cheap. And most of the menu seems pretty healthy which i welcomed. But they still have your bar musts like the nacho's, wings, etc.
music is good, service is good, interior is hippy chill, beer selection on tap not bad. and bottled domestic beer is effing cheap at $3.50
love the character. still don't get why i'd never been here.Listed in: Good for Groups
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Review from Celeste H.
Toronto, ON
12/17/2011
I've been to Nirvana a few times and have enjoyed it each time. The food is good (I've had the BLAT sandwich, perogies and nachos), and I've been drinking there also. Their coffee is awesome - they brew it with cinnamon and started me doing it at home also! My only complaint is that the portions are a bit small and considering that, a tiny bit pricey. However, I will continue to go there and recommend it to others.
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Review from Molloy J.
Toronto, ON
11/29/2011
Food is soso, but the atmosphere is good at the weekend, it usually fills up with groups of friends sitting together and getting loud and chatty. Beer is, reasonable drinks selection. Service is pretty good. No complaints!
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Review from Dominique L.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2011
The staff was incredibly accomodating a last-minute Friday night large group, and the food was pretty firmly on the better side of mediocre.
Mostly highly rated for the atmosphere of comraderie amongst everyone eating there (or in my case, waiting in line for the ladies' room) and the far-out decor. -
Review from Spike D.
10/3/2010
I really enjoyed this restaurant last time I visited, but this time the food was mediocre. We went specifically looking for vegetarian options. Last time it seemed to really deliver. This time it was blah and boring.
Something called 'avocado' salad should be more than 4 skinny slices of avocado on top of dinner plate full of ho-hum mixed greens. Lentil soup with coconut milk lacked seasoning. Deep fried tofu wasn't bad. Sangria was good. Service was adequate but not friendly.
Maybe just go there to drink and take a pass on the food. -
Review from Eric L.
7/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
OK Drinks, Slow Service.
We arrived with a group of 4 and grabbed a table. We waited 6-7 minutes before one of the 2 servers came to our table. We ordered 2 coffees, 1 mojito, and a pitcher of water. It took them 10 minutes to bring us our drinks. The mojito was nothing special, I've made better at home
It took a while for our server to return to see if we needed another drink or refills. The place was hardly busy. -
Review from Zemina M.
Richmond Hill, ON
3/11/2011
* Service was great!
* Food was awesome!
* Prices are fantastic!
*Vibe was mellow and exactly what I needed
Definitely will be visiting again, in fact, this weekend! -
Review from Victoria S.
Toronto, ON
3/3/2011
dear nirvana: you generally play excellent music, your food and drinks are delicious and oh-so reasonable. i like your wide array of light fixtures, choice of bizarre artwork and variety of furniture. your patio stinks, and so do your washrooms, but that's okay. i've seen worse. your service is hit or miss, but i can live with that because of your prices. i wish you would give out seperate cheques because my friends aren't very good at math.
overall nirvana, i like you. i have tried your breakfasts, lunches and dinners. i have visited you with larger groups or groups of two. i have come just to eat or to spend a few hours having drinks. you are always accomodating and that makes you unique. i'll be seeing you again.Listed in: brunch, best happy hour
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Review from Sarah S.
9/4/2009
Hello Martini Thursday!
I plunked down at Pearson and within days was sipped martinis with the girls in the mood lit wonderment of Nirvana. No, not the band but instead the blissful surroundings of a bar with a discounted menu.
Equation for success = white wine+French martini+French martini+great friends+reminiscing+good service+intimate but comfy seating
I love Toronto and am so happy that my new break onto the bar scene was graced with Nirvana's presence. -
Review from Angela L.
5/20/2009
I pretty much live at Nirvana. Its the perfect place to grab a not-too-quiet dinner solo, share an intimate catch up drink, or take over a long table with a whole bunch of friends. The menu is cheap and varied and satisfies many of my food moods.
I swear by the Thai style glass noodles ($8.95), which along with many of the other entrees, is served with an appetizing little starter salad. At a little more than a fiver, the avocado brie sandwich is also a quick tasty bet. For more decadent times and tastes, splitting a dozen Oyster Boy oysters with a friend can be an indulgently good time too.
There are a number of good options on the fairly big drink menu, but my friends and I always go for the house wine by the whole ($21) or half ($11) litre. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, the unconventional sangria ($17.50) comes in red or white wine base and is served complete with fun-to-eat decorative fruit. On slower nights (which are becoming increasingly rare), the bar has even been known to indulge us in throwing together custom pitchers.
So if you're into dark candle-lit spaces with eclectic south-Asian inspired decor that serves good food and drink on the cheap and that are known to blast bands like Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Radiohead, then come on down and take a seat wherever you like. -
Review from Marie F.
6/23/2009
I am a sucker for chandeliers... it may sounds silly but they have a way of making any space classy or in this case slighlt mysterious. I went to Nirvana for the first time with a group of friends for a bithday and I have to say that I theroughly enjoed my meal.
I at the smoked salmon salad a Pesto Pizza and and 2 Art Deco cocktails, my husband had 3 beers and a giant heap of nachos and the bill came to less than $60 which is cheap in my opinion! Everything was super yummy and as I mentioned earlier the atmosphere was nice.
This would be a great place for a first date or in my case hanging out with good friends. Many people in our group were vegetarians and it was nice to see that the menu had enough variety of both carnivore and veggies alike :-) -
Review from Leon C.
9/6/2009
I was impressed with the offering and ambience of Nirvana. The restaurant exudes a nightclub lounge vibe whilst combining an intimacy that affords conversation.
The food options cuts through impressive vegetarian options, Thai food and tasty salads. My Pad Thai was awesome and the 'Disco' cocktails were sublime. Yes I was drinking huge slugs of vodka, Malibu and Mango juice, but at $6.75 I was in my element. Service was quick and attentive and I would definitely recommend this fabulous eatery and bar.Listed in: Brit in Toronto
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Review from Alison B.
7/28/2010
Nirvana is a great little spot. I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every meal was good, well priced and I left happy.
A few things that make Nirvana good:
- They have cheap pitchers of sangia
- They have a patio (small) that is on the corner of bathurst and college
- They have well priced sandies (seriously, i'm a sandy lover and can't deal with forking over 10 bucks for one)
One negative:
- the service is not so fast. don't go here if you're in a hurry -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
9/13/2009
Great music, great drinks at amazing prices, what more do you want?
I walked by this place so many times and I have to say, the impression you get from the outside is totally different than the inside. I am definitely glad we went in. I haven't tried any of their food items as we went for drinks but a quick glance at their menu tells me this is a place where omnivores and herbivores can dine together happily. I'm looking forward to going back for some food next time.
I love the vibe of this place. It's comfy, relaxed, the servers are friendly and they play great music. Its not so crazy that you can't have a conversation and it's not so quiet that people will give you dirty looks for being a rowdy group.
See you soon, Nirvana. -
Review from Tovah F.
Toronto, ON
5/28/2009
Nirvana is my home away from home. My roommate and I frequent this place too many times to speak of. We also love to bring new comers to experience how great it is.
I have almost tried every food on the menu. Their hummus is delicious, the chicken curry is crazy good, as well as the fried tofu and the pesto fettucini.
As far as drinks go, cheap Caesar's on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesdays. Everyday fave are their pitchers of Red Wine Sangria (or white if you so desire) for a mere 13.50$
Atmosphere is relaxed, people are great, I couldn't ask for anything more! -
Review from Suzie G.
East York, ON
8/2/2009
Oh, Nirvana, how I love you so. In the past year I've visited Nirvana more times than I count on one hand, and I've always been extremely pleased with my experience.
Both the food and the drinks are cheap and delicious. The menu is very varied: many delicious sandwiches, some asian fusion dishes, a selection of pizzas and pastas, all mixed in with some standard pub grub. As for drinks, your best bet is the sangria. I can't recall the exact price of a pitcher (and it seems that previous reviewers have stated differing amounts), but it's very reasonably priced. Plus, you can get oh-so-super-delicious white sangria AND you can then also pick your special fruit flavour, either strawberry, peach, or pear. I highly recommend the strawberry white.
Also of note, they have free wifi! Definitely a good place to check out for midday work sessions when you want something a little bit different from the standard cafe spot.
Random Nirvana experience story: Now, I know I don't eat a lot, nor am I a very expensive drunk. But still, I once shared a platter of nachos with 3 friends and a pitcher of strawberry white sangria with 1 friend and came away both full and very nicely tipsy for only $11.50 including tax and tip. You really can't beat that. -
Review from Lindsay D.
Toronto, ON
3/2/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been going to Nirvana for a few years now, but was never a fan of their food really. Kept going back, for dinner, for brunch, whatever, it just didn't measure up. And the music was always too loud to talk comfortably. That being said, I may have been addicted to their cheap Caesars night. May have...
So I took a break for 1/2 a year, and went back last night for a staff party for the bar I work at. I think I finally get Nirvana. I ordered the Pad Thai with tofu. It came with a small salad which came out before the entree, which was quite nice in form, but not very tasty. The Pad Thai on the other hand was the best thing I've tasted there, and I've tried nearly everything else on the menu. So unless the kitchen has been vastly improved while I was away, I think this is the thing to order there. I also recommend the "David Bowie" drink - rum, coconut Malibu, strawberry-banana, and soda. I usually don't like sweet cocktails, but this one was so good, I plan on ripping off the recipe.
This place is great for groups. We were able to get a long table, with glowing candles, just perfect for passing around several bottles of Côtes du Rhône. We had a fabulous night, with fabulous servers who made sure the bottoms of our glasses never went dry. Even with it being "Cheap Bar-rail Mondays", our bill came to well over $500 for a party of 8 (dinner, drinks, bottles of wine), but this was a group of bartenders, and just speaking for myself, we can drink quite a bit more than ordinary "civilians".
Well done Nirvana! Loving the improvements in service and food! -
Review from Sophia K.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2009
I spend far too much time at this place, which may make my review a little biased, I'm not sure, but I can definitely say I LOVE Nirvana, as does everyone I've ever taken there.
I've been for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, brunch, dessert, you name it; and I don't really have anything bad to say. The service is great (normally overstaffed by friendly ultra-hip twenty-somethings), the food is super inexpensive and served in generous portions, the drinks are delicious, and the decor is lovely.
Their recent patio addition is really great for people watching in the summer, as is their white wine sangria! As for the food, the sandwiches are all pretty yummy and I really love the pad thai.
All in all, I feel like there's something for anyone and everyone at Nirvana! -
Review from J H.
Toronto, ON
4/4/2011
the cozy atmosphere is great. food is good, but nothing is "great". also, often the food comes not as described on the menu. for example, i ordered an omelette and the sweet potato fries on the menu were replaced by hash browns. my dining partner ordered a salmon sandwich, and i can't remember what was different - but something was. none of this was mentioned or addressed by our server. (we didn't care enough and didn't say anything) service ranges from disinterested to good-enough; decidedly average, no complaints.
this is a great place to meet a friend for an afternoon meal in the winter. warm, quiet, and cheap. usually, two meals and two coffees (unlimited refills) ends up at $20 after tax, before tip. great deal for lingering for two hours! -
Review from Daniel B.
12/12/2008
I've instructed my girlfriend to remind me "Dan, you really hate it there" whenever I suggest in the future that we venture to Nirvana.
The bottom line. It's hard to argue with the convenience of this spot. Right on the corner of College and Bathurst. Cheap food. Cheap drinks. People with nose rings.
But there's more than something missing.
The Avacado and Brie sandwich is delicious. One of the best things in the city that you can buy for six dollars.... Every other piece of "food" on the menu is horrible. The Nirvana chicken sandwich is grizzle and beak served on a baguette. The only thing Asian about the Asian-inspired dishes is the SARS. It's almost as if the two girls from "two girls in a cup" are the ones preparing the food.
Drinks are drinks. They have a great spiced coffee menu. They have a nice variety of cheap scotch. They have that apple beer.
In the summer, there's a nice outside sitting area which is great for College street people watching. In the winter, you're stuck inside with the cheap aesthetic of candelabras and urban barn furniture as you wolf down your beaks and eagerly await going somewhere else. -
Review from Erin B.
6/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is a good place to go in the afternoon to drink far to much coffee and fill up on cheap food while working on essays. It's also a good place to go in the evening with a friend to spend a long time sipping sangria and chatting. It's even good for late night snacks. If you've got time and you're not expecting too much.
The beer selection is pretty good for mainstream, but not super fantastic. Last time I was there they had blanche de chambly and tankhouse on tap, among other things. Bottled wine is pretty inexpensive, but you're getting what you pay for. Sangria is absolutely not traditional, but still a pretty yummy juice and wine concoction. They have a list of interesting cocktails that I haven't sampled, but always consider.
The space is large, which is nice cause it's almost always possible to find a table, whether you're with one other person or five other people. And, except at the busiest times, a person can feel comfortable sitting alone with a book and a bevvie, confident that they're not taking up a needed table.
Unfortunately, the large space makes it difficult for the servers to see what's going on with everyone and makes it easy for them to forget about you because they don't pass by each time they go to the bar. I have had good service here once or twice, but most of the time something is mixed up or forgotten and I can count on sitting for a good long time waiting for orders to be taken or bills to arrive.
I don't seem to mind the lacklustre service here for two reasons, I think. One, I know what I'm getting into and the servers don't give me the impression that they think they're any better than they are. And two, it's super cheap. The delicious chicken and avocado sandwich I often eat is $6. The huge plates of noodles are under 10$. Can't argue with prices like that. -
Review from Renata R.
Updated - 6/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
I decided to go back there and - surprise - it was Martini Night!
I absolutely love Martinis, and they offer 5.75 GIANT martinis. Couldn't find a bad one. The Ferrero Rocher is AWESOME, try it, and again the staff has been so nice to me I have absolutely nothing to complain!
I asked for a simple salad with chicken, it was HUGE and very good. Chicken is usually overcooked everywhere to my taste because I like chicken a bit undercooked, but I should have said this before, not their fault. It's a ginourmous order and can be shared if you're not too hungry, and, see, I'm talking about a salad. Husband asked for a tuna sandwich that was served open due to its ginourmousity. Also very good.
Our side order was the traditional sweet potatoes, I'm starting to become addicted to this. Love them.
Yet their bathroom sucks and they don't have wi-fi. But the ATM is still there and the bill was very acceptable for the amount of alcohol and food we had.Listed in: Party Time
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5/19/2010
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Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2009
Lately I've been back and forth about the Green/Red Room & Java properties. Nirvana, however, has escaped my judgment because I have never had a bad experience here.
Cheap and delicious food, cozy environment, nice staff and good beer. This is literally all it takes to make me happy, and Nirvana makes me happy.
It's also noteworthy that they have drink specials every night of the week! I told myself to have a Caesar Sunday one day (the one Caesar I had was delicious), but truth is, I can't drink more than two of the things before the acid in the tomatoes drives my stomach nuts.
Anyway, Nirvana is a great place to grab some cheap food, or to meet friends for drinks. Have the Avocado Brie and you will love life. Add a soup and it'll be even better. And the Pad Thai maybe tastes a little ketchup-y but it's still damn good. -
Review from vivian v.
Aurora, ON
11/9/2009
A little gem of a place, I adore the crap out of Nirvana. The food has always been spectacular, (except the one time the spring rolls were dry) but besides that. Great, great, great. They are one of few places that will actually give you a bottle of water for your table even if there are only two of you, and boy are these little jugs cute.
The food is extra cheap which makes it the perfect place to hit up the day before pay day and still have a great time.
Plus, some of the cutest waiters I've ever seen in a long time and boy do I love to oogle. -
Review from neesa r.
3/29/2011
went there for a dinner.
the menu has lots and lots of choices of yumminess. the prices are on a cheap side (pad thai is about $9). The menu is super diverse - there is thai food and pirogies and sandwiches and just salads.
my fave about the place is the atmosphere and decor. there is a feeling of coziness and relaxation. Dim lights and candles do help that too.
Loved the table booths they have all over the place. and cute little cornered tables.
the service was very attentive, friendly and very quick.
it seems to be a good place for bigger groups too as they have few big tables.
great place! -
Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
7/12/2010
Totally forgot about this place, but made my way back there this past Sunday after a failed trip to The Fish Store (which apparently is closed on Sundays...oops!)
And...I forgot how much I love it! Awesome on a student budget, or a recent-graduate budget. I am always particularly fond of the brie and avocado sandwich, or the BLAT. Sandwiches with a side come out to 5 or 6 bucks...a very reasonable price for the quality. They also have reasonably priced drinks!
The patio was a great place to watch all the world cup festivities along College st...but it's also a good patio any warm summer day. -
Review from Eugene M.
Toronto, ON
4/23/2011
Wait, this isn't the Red Room? Or is it? A fun chillin spot, which can get pretty busy and loud, but a nice ambiance still. The food is good, the staff are nice too. All in all, a great place to meet up to hang out with friends.
