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| - The Cadi aims too high. It's a noble effort, and they're still better than the Stones or the Rhino, but hey: don't masquerade as higher eats when you're serving better-than-average bar food. I love the venue, the vibe, but the food's too pricey by half for what you're getting (usually). $17 fish 'n' chips? $15 mac 'n' cheese? Just... no. No no no, especially when they're not using particularly good ingredients.
So, what's to love? Obviously, venue: rockabilly, Elvis, cars, neon signs, the place is kitschy and cool, laid back and comfortable. Try to grab the actual Cadillac backseat bench (complete with hidden compartments for storing... what, exactly?). Best seat in the house, especially when there's a live band (often, and always Friday and Sat night: $10 cover after 9pm). It's situated kitty-corner to the stage, at the feet (and mercy) of the sound tech. Great spot for chillin' to some tunes.
They've got two, count 'em TWO distinct patios, one for the stanky smokers (hey, just stop already, you stink and you're killing yourself /end rant), one heated and covered and, by law, not for the smokers (though they still try to infiltrate from time to time).
Beer list is fine, nothing special, but very serviceable with some good options (I seem to recall Creemore being on tap for a good price).
Now how about that food. Bad? No, not *bad* per se, though there's some problems.
The trio of sliders are miniscule, nowhere near the grand total 6oz they advertise, and devoid of character (or, for that matter, much flavour beyond beef and garlic). The buns are routinely stale.
The chili is... y'know when you leave a pot of chili cooking too long, and it kinda-sorta-but-not-quite burns to the bottom of your pot? It's oddly desiccated, the beans are mush, and the same taste permeates the entire thing. That's their chili. It once was probably very good, but now it's a chili mash. Served on overcooked basmati with store bought chips and some shitty shredded cheese, it's not worth ordering.
Now that we've covered what you shouldn't get, what's somewhat worth it? The burger is enormous and tasty, one of the better ones you'll ever have at midnight in a Toronto music bar. The poutine's fine, and priced about the same as other TO "fine" poutines. Sweet potato fries are great. Very nicely done.
Will I be back? Yeah, absolutely. It's the Cadi. They've never done anything to piss me off, they've just never really blown me away with their food. That's ok, 'cuz the beer's cheap, flows freely, the music's great, and the service -- oh ya, the service. It's excellent.
4 stars for everything, with a 2 on the food bringing down the overall rating. Still, good stuff and worth a visit!
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