Julie's snack bar opened in 1954 and used to be a convenience store of sort. She (Julie) eventually even started selling fresh made sandwiches. After Julie passed away, her daughter Syvlia took over. Her and her Cuban husband turned the place into a mini homestead Cuban restaurant.
The place is warm, inviting and ambient. The servers are unbelievably personable. Tucked in the residentials off the Ossington strip, it's a welcome little surprise for those who wander.
Now truth by told, i tried with every ounce in body to fall in love with this place - just the one thing missing the mark is the food. The prices are reasonable but can be questioned in terms of value on certain dishes like the drinks and desserts.
Overall, my opinion is that the small plates are the way to go. Some of the best yuca i've had in a long time was here. But if you meander into the mains, that's where the disappointment begins.
So in my opinion - if you're heading down to Julie's, expect a warm inviting, almost romantic atmosphere. Order a few drinks as opposed to cocktails and a few tapas style plates as oppose to mains. Then you'll have an amazing time and you'll get the charm of Julie's.