I really like this place. Its close to Hitch-- a very boring bar in my opinion. And its near The East Ender, a bit of a stuffy boring restaurant. And near the Curzon, the I don't know whether it will be empty or packed, loud or quiet bar.
Leslie Jones really stand outs on the block. They hang local art on the walls. They have a small space that's well utilized with an exposed kitchen so you can see the chefs work on a less than fancy stove to serve up fancy meals for the whole restaurant.
They make their whipped cream fresh which i like. They carry sparkling wine which I really like and Amsterdam Blonde, another fav.
They have great espresso if you want to pop in at the bar like i did recently on a Saturday night---And they had room for me! Which is rare find in peak hours when Gio's and the like are packed to the gills!
Leslie Jones is filled with the aromas from the kitchen and because its so intimate you can see everyone's order which I love so I know what to try.
And while you decide they bring out a complimentary bean hummus and bread. Love it.
I have eaten dinner here once and had coffee or drinks several times.
I've always enjoyed it.
The only thing, if any, that I didn't love was having red wine in a rock glass. but the wine was good so other than that, well done neighbourhood favourite.
I just wished it opened earlier some times.
It seems theres no where to eat in Leslieville before 6pm!