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Supermarket
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
28 reviews for Supermarket
Review Highlights
"The menu is in the Asian fusion tapas style."
(in 4 reviews)
"...more, this time we'll make reservations more than a couple..."
(in 3 reviews)
"The sweet potato chips and beef chimichuri plates were the..."
(in 2 reviews)
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28 reviews in English
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Review from Real B.
Toronto, ON
7/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Yum yum yum. Great food + Live music! Not an easy combo to pull off but here they do. Service requires some patience on some nights thou... ;)
this is my TO-GO default with groups of friends as well. Never disapoints (not yet anyways!) -
Review from Jessica W.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2012
I don't really get what this place is - it's a restaurant, bar, club, live music venue?
I've only had beers here, but it was confusing - there was live music in the back with people watching, but then people eating dinner and not caring. The lights were bright. I don't know - I need better boundaries I guess. -
Review from Reynold P.
Toronto, ON
9/26/2011
Supermarket is a hipster/student dance club.
Let's brush the food aside, it's not great fusion cuisine by any stretch. It settles the hunger, but not the taste buds.
People come here for the dancing and chatting. It's not a bad place to meet new people. It's a great place to watch friends dance like they used to when they discovered NKOTB. In fact, the music is from around that era too, so it's fitting. I'm more of a top 40 kind of guy. I certainly enjoy my Drake and Pitbull, but I found Supermarket to be music tolerable.
It's a casual restaurant before 10:00pm and it goes ape shit after wards. I don't like getting repeatedly stepped on. The dance floor however, is full of trotting horses that are lost in their own world. But it's fun and funny at the same time.
Drink prices are regular priced and there are tables around to sit down after you've accumulated your fair share of bruises.
Overall, the music isn't to my liking. It could be for you though. They're around 2 decades off for me. I also hate sprained ankles, they cramp my style. How do I shuffle if I have broken ankles? That is the question... that is the question... -
Review from Alison B.
5/23/2011
We were in need of a patio and couldn't find anywhere without an hour or so wait, so we decided to check Supermarket out. I had only been here late night for drinks and dancing, so wasn't sure what to expect.
The menu is tapas style, although half of the menu i am not sure how you would share (pulled pork sandies, pad thai, etc.). I had the green curry and it was surprisingly good, they used a lot of different veggies (and more than straight up thai spots).
The drinks were good and well priced. I was definitely into the 7 dollar mojitos. The patio was nice, although had a big sinkhole my friend nearly bailed into with her chair - they gotta patch that up!
Overall, decent food, good drinks and well priced. -
Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
4/23/2011
Great good for a club! Great food for a restaurant! I was very impressed with the food, can you tell?
Went with a group of about 6 or 7 people, which was great, because we ordered a lot of dishes and got to try an assortment. Delicious asian-inspired tapas, with my favourites being the grilled calamari, the dumplings and the sauteed veg.
Our server was great. He knew the menu and was really nice, friendly and accommodating. Drinks were good too. I was very impressed.
So, for someone who thought of Supermarket as a club that served food, I now think of it as a good restaurant that turns into a club. -
Review from Saumaya S.
5/23/2011
I went here after pre-gaming with friends so I only got to witness the club aspect of it and I enjoyed it! Cover was $8 on a Saturday night and the music was fun!
Drinks are moderately priced for Toronto and the sitting are by the bar is nice too. Definitely want to hit it up again sometime. -
Review from Marie F.
Ladies and gentlemen I present to you my review by numbers...
27- my new age at midnight. Woot woot!
30- the number of minutes it took the manager to call me back personally and confirm my reservation
23- the number of friends I had present at dinner
2- the number of tables our group had to use... sadly we were separated
1- the number of people who's orders were completely forgotten!
3- the number of times I had to ask for extra utensils at our table
1- the number of bills we got for all 23 people... yikes!
12 (am)- the time it was when the good music started to play
45- the number of minutes my friends (who didn't come to dinner) waited in line to get into the club portion before they gave up and went home)
In the end I had fun but I wouldn't suggest this place for a super large group.Listed in: It's not always what on the…
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3/14/2010
I love tapas! But I don't like sharing!
This is the conundrum I experienced last night when my… Read more »
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Review from Bijan V.
I always wondered where the girls who couldn't dance in high school would go to dance later on. It seems like Supermarket is their hangout! I've never heard so many 80's songs mixed in with old school R&B at a club but I have to say it was a lot of fun. Mostly because those girls felt right at home and started doing the sprinkler again (some even dared to push the shopping cart at Supermarket)!
But really, this was a really chill place to go dancing at night. Wide range of people, and most were non-douchy (including staff and bouncers) and everyone was having fun. Now to try some of their food! -
Review from Sharky L.
Toronto, ON
11/14/2010
The food was really good, great atmosphere but too bad it was all booked, our seats were back at the stage area. We had the tuna vegetables, mango salad, and Argentina style steak. Presentation was very nice and flavourful.
Would love to go back and try more, this time we'll make reservations more than a couple of hours ahead.Listed in: Romantic Date places
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Review from Kat T.
2/25/2010
What a great concept space. Great food, great dancing, great DJ. The bar area gets freakin' packed on weekends and it's kind of a younger crowd. So, watch your toes.
Come early for dinner- enjoy the tapas style green beans and tofu dishes share some thai chicken or other pan-asian specialties. Then, stay for the dancing in the back. Singles- galore! -
Review from Kelly O.
7/2/2009 1 Check-in Here
I am going to have to deviate from the crowd a bit on this one...this was truly one of the WORST experiences I've ever had in a restaurant. It was so bad, I'm not even sure where to start.
After being seated, we were promptly given menus, and drinks. We all ordered (dumplings, steak sandwich, pad thai, singapore noodles). Minutes pass. Dumplings arrive. 20 minutes later, a burger arrives. In error. We think. Manager eats burger. Drinks are emptied. Singapore noodles arrive. No offer of drink refill. Another 20 minutes pass. Pad Thai arrives. Server leaves before we can speak up about drinks.
We finally decide to forget about the steak sandwich and get up to leave when it finally arrives - a full 1 hour and 20 minutes from being seated.
Granted, it was Canada Day. They MAY have been understaffed. The fact that the food was so-so is excusable. The wait for all the food items was unacceptable. The lack of acknowledgment of the issues was, what really thew me over the edge. I've been a server before. I know shit happens out of your control. At that point, you go to the table, apologize, explain the situation, and offer a round of drinks. Whats worse, the manager was there the whole time. Sitting behind us and playing on the computer.
Never again.Listed in: The Worst of the Worst
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Review from Angela L.
6/3/2009
There are so many delicious options on Supermarket's izakaya portion of their menu, you'll rightfully want to try a bit of everything. Unfortunately though, you'll need a large posse (or pair of stretchy pants) in order to be able to taste more than a couple dishes. Unlike a traditional izakaya, the price points are a little too high and the portion sizes too large - both factors that can inhibit you from getting any real variety.
So izakaya it is not, but the food is great regardless. It took me forever to narrow down my selections, but the cute little crispy calamari rings with more creamy than spicy chipotle mayo ($7.95) and Thai green mango salad with two measly tiger shrimp, basil and cilantro in a satisfyingly spicy chili vinaigrette ($8.95) were both intensely flavourful. My brunch mate's humongous Mexican topping'ed lamb burger ($9.95) with cheese ($1.50) was also great and so delightfully juicy that it ran down his arms.
I so wish that I didn't have to wait until next time to try everything else, but whether I come back with a big group or conquer the dishes a couple at a time, the entire tasty menu will be mine. -
Review from Gary E.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2009
In my honest opinion Supermarket is one of the culinary treasures of Toronto. Not to sound corny or cliche but for me this is the kind of restaurant that reflects what Toronto is. A cultural melange of foods and styles, the worn and eclectic interior and the pseudo-hipster staff that run the place.
The food is amazing and so diverse. For me fusion cooking usually means no style at all. But Supermarket deftly holds true to the Thai, Tapas, etc., blend while also bringing something of their own to it.
This is the ideal spot for a group of 4 or 6 people as it really allows you to affordably try some of everything. Plus the relaxed atmosphere makes you want to take your time, savor the food and enjoy some conversation.
Supermarket has become a staple for my group of friends and it's never too long between visits. We feel guilty returning to the same spot, but when the whole package is so good, it's tough not to. -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2009 1 photo
Normally, if I see a "doors open at 8pm" sign, I will probably go at 9pm. After all, I don't wanna look too keen.
But at Supermarket, where tables, chairs, and booth space are hot items, I get there much earlier so I can nab that special booth to the back and side of the venue. It makes me feel all cool and that, like that pimp who has his special seat in the lounge.
Aw, yeah, babay.
Because of this, any concert experience I have here is amplified, even if the performance is, well, crap.
So from strictly a concert venue standpoint, the Supermarket pleases me. Mmm.Listed in: Get your gig on
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Review from Bryan G.
Toronto, ON
4/9/2009
I'll give Supermarket 4 stars due to the fact that it's been a very reliable first date venue for me. Being in the mouth of Kensington, while still being very easy to find that makes this location ideal. There's a crowded little patio out front that is nice if you can get a table. I usually start things out early so that if it goes well, we've got a lot of evening left and if not, I can say goodnight early and still have a lot of evening left. Therefore, the patio has been good to me.
Inside, it's a nice lounge. Not small but not large, it's a longish room that opens to a dance floor/concert venue. It's a nice place to see a good band and a bad place to see a bad band.
The food is very good here though I find myself usually sticking to gin or rye. I've heard very good things about the pad thai.
The location makes for a good starting or ending point. Either way, I'd suggest including Ronnie's in the market and the Cameron House on Queen in your plan for the evening. -
Review from neesa r.
11/8/2010
ok I can't really review the restaurant part of the supermarket as we always only come here for dancing as a back up plan (once bread&circus was packed and two other times the boat was packed (is that even surprising?))
it's not a bad place because the entrance fee is always $5 which is cheap and the music is ok. but in reality you have to wait for a DJ until midnight or so for a reasonably good music to start.
regarding the dining part - I would suggest to make reservations esp for bigger groups as it seems to be always fully packed. -
Review from Daniel B.
12/15/2008 3 Check-ins Here
Good food, strong drinks, eclectic crowd, beautiful people and the best open mike night in the city.
Sunday nights at the Supermarket are fantastic. -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2009
I have a soft spot for Supermarket for some reason. I guess a lot of fun dance nights as well as delicious meals will make you super loyal to a place.
They host fun nights, they have a great venue with a cozy seating area in the front, a stage in the back, a decently sized dance floor, CLEAN WASHROOMS (!!!) and a hot patio in the summertime. Food here is actually amazing -- I was pleasantly surprised and continue to love their food every time I've been back.
If I can recommend the perfect scenario to you, it involves a summer day spent perusing Kensington, and a lunch/dinner stop at Supermarket, then a return there later in the evening for a dance party, and you're set. Grab a late night slice and it's the best night ever. -
Review from Corey V.
Bolton, ON
4/12/2010
Welp, Supermarkets in my experience are never known for good service.
Food. Good.
Environment. Good.
Service. . . meh, but tolerable.
At least most of the servers were attractive (but that could have been because of the booze - which is actually really well priced). -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2008
Located in the uber-chic and trendy Kensington Market area, SuperMarket offers a stellar combination of tasty food by day and killer dance tunes by night.
I've enjoyed both food and fun here and I must say I was impressed every time. The menu is in the Asian fusion tapas style. We had some tasty spring rolls, beef satay and pad Thai. I was surprised at how tasty and flavourful the dishes were - before eating here I thought it was just a hot club in Kensington! Boy was I wrong. There were also tons of other dishes on the menu that I will be sure to go back and try someday!
As a nightclub, SuperMarket is the place to be. There's a small patio out front, indoor seating and a big old dancefloor to cut up all night long. The music is consistently amazing and the crowd is the kind that Kensington is famous for; an eclectic mix of hipsters, preppies and everything in between.
It's a great place to go for a good meal and a great place to stay while you dance into the morning! -
Review from Matty K.
Toronto, ON
9/3/2008
This venue is very popular, has noteworthy events and is a good hustle on occasion. However, it is an oddball in the Kensington Market. It arrived one day, by moving from an older location with a following.
People come here long distances by taxis.
Many of the people involved in the SuperMarket, either by partying or working there, have a different quality of personality that is easily visible around the Market.
However, this is what makes the Market unique: there are many walks of life here, no one cares if you are odd as long as they're odd.
Huh? -
Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
11/24/2008
You can get the following at the SuperMarket:
Brunch on the weekends from 11-3, dinner after 5:30 pm, live music, a dance floor, a spot for big parties, and a great tapas spread. SuperMarket is a unique place located in Kensington market (on Augusta just south of Spadina).
It isn't your typical bar/restaurant and there are a few things to keep in mind before you go; there are two dinner 'times.' The first is the early dinner being served around 5:30/6:00 pm and the second is a later dinner around 8:00 pm.
The menu is the same (tapas style with a check-off menu given to the patrons to hand to the 'waiter') but there is usually a cover charge for the 8:00 pm dinner as a live music show is part of it. (Early dinner guests are supposed to vacate if the house gets full, as priority is given to the later guests).
The dance floor is quite big and every weekend there are live shows. You will find indie-alternative rockers, jazz, country and usually mellow musicians at SuperMarket. Lastly, you can book parties or events at SuperMarket and the bar has a number of separate areas for this! All in all, a great place in a fun location! -
Review from Melissa G.
North York, ON
4/21/2009
The Supermarket is definitely one of my favourite places in the city. Whether it is for dinner and drinks or just a night where you feel like dancing, this bar seems to offer it all.
Located in the heart of Kensington, it screams tons of character and has a unique theme, which includes shopping carts mounted to its wall inside the bar.
The Supermarket is great for birthday parties because you can make reservations, have a large and yummy group dinner there and stay for a full night of drinks, dancing and entertainment from their diverse list of DJs and live bands.
The food itself is good! The menu takes on an asian-fusion theme, where pad thai and beef shanks are staples. The prices are reasonable too!
Throughout the week, they tend to have themed nights in terms of the music they play and the entertainment they offer.
For example...I was there this past Saturday night and they were taking me back to the 1990s with tons of rock, dance and techno classics from my childhood.
Also, this bar is a great venue for both! I have held my live music event here and it was a great set-up. The stage is in the back with the dancefloor, so there is always tons of energy coming from the audience.
I defintely recommend The Supermarket if you are looking for a bar with a unique yet warm feel, where it may be smaller but it is large with its personality. -
Review from Oscar F.
Oakville, ON
8/11/2009
Just hand one of my favorite Pad Thai's from this place!
Keep up the good work. -
Review from Joanne W.
4/11/2010
Went on a Friday night with some co-workers for dinner. Ordered the "thai basil shrimp with chilies & julienned vegetables tossed with a sweet soy sauce." It was okay. It wasn't that amazing. However, many of my co-workers ordered the "grilled Argentinian styled steak with chimichurri dressing and matchstick potatoes on roasted mushroom salad with a balsamic vinaigrette" - consensus was that it was amazing! I tried some too - and really enjoyed it. I would really recommend the "grilled chimichurri calamari with balsamic reduction & olive oil." Great place to have tapas and share a great tasting dinner with friends. Service was great as well.
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Review from rob d.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2009
Great place...we have an annual Xmas party for our staff here...very lively...not stuffy atmosphere for mingling...terrific staff...and fantastic Thai-inspired food...have never heard anything but positive comments from all attendees.
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Review from Christine T.
9/26/2009
Share and share alike. The sweet potato chips and beef chimichuri plates were the highlights. Solid value and style with substance. Nice back room area for events ( we attended the fundraiser for Charlie Angus.) Great sound system. Kensington Market area makes it more utilitarian and less posh, but this place could hang with the best of Yorkville food establishments and still out shine most.
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Review from Joe N.
9/25/2009
I know I know, you wont believe it, but those guys have an amazing food. it is all about sharing so come ready to order many plates and share with your friends. They have live shows so ensure which day it runs. very nice and casual atmosphere. highly recommended. been there 10-15 times, love it each time.
