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| - I don't usually review chain establishments but I had to step in and defend the Junction Gabby's.
Sometimes I come here because in a hood peppered with very hip joints to drink and bite and play pinball, It can be refreshing to enjoy a booth of unpretentious familiarity. Beer with a blue collar.
Useless Review Tidbit: I enjoy writing at the bar on a weeknight when the place is mostly empty and I can chill out with the nostalgia of sport narration in the background. I know I can hang out and no one will rush or bother me. I'm pretty sure By going there I'm recreating my parents basement in Brampton and the hours I spent doing homework while my dad watched the Leafs. It taps right into my creative calm.
But that isn't helpful for you, is it?
Okay.
What might be of interest to you is that this particular Gabby's has one of the *best* gluten free menus I've seen in any bar. Ever. Ask for it. It is a separate menu, which includes pizza, burgers, and other great selection. Two choices of gluten free beer are usually in stock (I'd go for Bards).
It is totally wheelchair accessible with a large main floor bathroom at the back.
The patio is big and lovely. It's clean and kid friendly from what I've seen.
Sadly this place doesn't get a ton of business -- but that means its a safe bet if you want to get a table, even for a group.
The food is, what you would expect. Not mind blowing, but not bad at all. Quite decent bar food. A lot of choice. The steak goat cheese salad is HUGE and delicious, by the way.
And the service.
Yes, they seem to have a lot of turnover in the staff.
But I've been going off and on for years now and have had nothing but warm, honest service. Down to earth, helpful, attentive when they need to be but not overly so. For some reason I feel like Im in a small(er) town when I go there.
Occasionally, occasionally it becomes apparent that some servers just don't have enough training (like when I ordered a martini and got a big smile and a "sure!" I had to make sure to catch her as she walked away to complete the order -vodka not gin).
Was it a great martini? Not by a long shot but I tend to consider the context. Gabby's is not where you go for a great martini, and I knew that. I was there for the easy going atmosphere and the company.
Are my standards too low? Maybe.
Does managing your expectations help your dining experience? Probably.
Mainly I want to say don't let some of these poor reviews scare you away. The Junction Gabby's is a good one. And the staff are good people.
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