The decor is a bit of mish-mash, and the food lacks ANY sort of the culinary aesthetic people have started to expect in Toronto restaurants. I mean, both the nachos and the burger looked EXACTLY like something I could (and have) made at home.
But, you know what? I make GREAT nachos and grill an EXCELLENT burger at home. So how could I complain about these ones? And looks/presentation aside, there was certainly no lack of quality for either item. The nachos were a decent size and not at all hurting for cheese, the burger tasted great, and even the fries (something I couldn't make at home) were thick and tasty. I got a bit of a diner feel from everything, but with a fraction of the grease you'd usually see.
So maybe you're thinking, "Great. But why would I pay restaurant prices for something I could get at home?" Yeah, no. This MAY be the last bastion of sane restaurant prices in Toronto. I'm not kidding when I say the meals were half, nearly a third, of what I actually expected to pay. And even a pitcher (of any of their very respectable selection) of beers for $14.50 isn't bad. Yes, they were on a nightly special, but even their menu prices surprised me.
I love both of those "mish-mashed" ambiances I mentioned earlier, so what's wrong with seeing them both in one space? It was the funky, string-light, randomly decorated front that drew me in, and the surprisingly stylish, conventionally decorated rear of the restaurant where I ended up sitting. They even had some kind-of-hilarious, conversation-creating art hung up back there.
All in all, if you're looking for a polished dining experience, maybe don't go here. If you're looking for a pretty great ambiance, some respectable food, and to re-live the nostalgia of mid-90s food prices, this is probably a must-see...