Victory Café

The food is okay but the service is terrible. We were sitting on the patio and eventually moved inside but all the servers are a disaster — can’t get anyone’s attention to order, a forgotten meal, wrong beers served, unfamiliarity with the menu, and just snotty attitude in general. I won’t be coming back.

Go for the great craft beer selection and good service.
Skip the Haddock Burger. They don’t show up on menus in Toronto often so I was excited try it at The Vic. As an aficionado of fish sandwiches, this was the most disappointing I’ve experienced. I had to lift the standard sized bun to see if there was any fish underneath. It was the smallest piece I’ve seen in sandwich form. As for taste — dull and over-​fryed. Adding insult to injury, the side garden salad I ordered was more or less the same arugula already on the sandwich, with only a hint of dressing.
Beer ⁹⁄₁₀
Service ⁸⁄₁₀
Food ⁵⁄₁₀
Will be back for the brews, will eat elsewhere first.

Outstanding BEvERage selection! They’re happy to provide samplers to help you explore your preferences.
My spouse and I have lived in the Annex for more than six years, but only in the early months of 2016 did we discover this place. Whether with her or friends, I’ve been to Victory Café at least five times in three months. We’ve also brought our infant son with us a few times and the staff have all been very helpful/​accommodating. No problems at all!
Now, I can’t provide too much perspective on the food as I have ordered the same menu item all five times. An outstanding sandwich… The Spotted Pig. My spouse and friends have ordered different menu items and every time everyone has only had good things to say about the food. So I’d say we’re looking at some pretty good menu options there. But truly, this place’s best options are in the BEvERages.
I’ve also noticed people complain about their pricing. I’m confused by this. The average entrée is priced in the $ 12-​$ 14 range. Comparing their sandwiches/​burgers to, say, The Burger’s Priest just down Bloor Street, Victory Café offers much better value for a dollar. The average burger at The Burger’s Priest is $ 10 and then $ 4 for fries. That exceeds Victory Café’s pricing. Overall, I’d say Victory Café is quite reasonably priced!
I’m looking forward to the patio opening up this week… I imagine it’ll be packed, but it’s a beautiful corner spot in a FUN neighbourhood. Enjoy!

So the food is pretty good but overpriced. The thing that irks me is there was basically no alcohol in the Caesars I ordered. I am small, I had two, and I wasn’t even tipsy. No taste of alcohol, no feel of it. Super lame. Also, no happy hour.

we went to the victory café after my friend recommended it but unfortunately that had changed their menu that week.
veggie options were limited and when I asked the waiter what the difference was between two different salads with beetroot and he didn’t know anything about the salads.
if a restaurant updates its menu, the owners/​chefs should educate the serving staff, have them taste the food, and know the menu! there is absolutely no excuse for not knowing your menu.
my friend got the calamari which was an appetizer but fairly pricey, and included twelve small pieces of calamari with a large salad? seemed very odd, it wasn’t a garnish, it was a rather large salad with a small bit of calamari on the side.
The beer selection was excellent and I would go back for a beer!

Whomp, whomp. I hadn’t been to Victory Café in a very long time… probably about a year or so. When we first got there, there were so few people we thought it might be closed. Looking back, this was probably a warning sign.
I loved their mac n cheese so I ordered it tonight for dinner. SO DISAPPOINTING. There was hardly any cheese, it wasn’t the same as before. I was so saddened by this turn of events. I also ordered a Coke and the waiter didn’t know if it was Coca Cola, Pepsi or something generic. It was watery and terrible. I will not be back!

I went here before the holidays for a birthday gathering. The pub is super cute inside an old house so it’s a cozy atmosphere for the cold winter months! It was really busy as it was a Saturday night but the wait staff were available. It got quite noisy to the point you couldn’t really chat at a comfortable level at times.
I really enjoyed the mac and cheese and also sampled my friend’s poutine. They have a decent selection of beers. I would definitely come back here again :-)

I loved the Mac and Cheese. Very flavourful. Also, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised.

It pains me to write a rather poor review given that there are so many glowing reviews. I had read the nachos here were incredible, but I have to disagree. Yes, the portion size was absolutely massive, however the cheese wasn’t melted and really, the quality of the cheese itself was lacking. When our under cooked nachos arrived, we didn’t receive our water we previously requested. No one came back for a solid 10 – 15 mins, while we waited parched. (we were on the patio) We were waiting and waiting for the bill, and finally decided to go inside to obtain it ourselves. It is a cute place, and I would like to give it another chance, since most others had a much better experience. Rating: 2.5.

I really liked the atmosphere here! Very chill and comfortable, and on a nice, warm, night its amazing to sit on their patio facing the neighbourhood. Duely note that one of the patios closes at a different time due to it being «more in the residential area». Its a great spot for a pint with friends, and having some quality bar grub. All the waitors are really chill and conversational. Overall its a great go to spot in the annex. I love how it feels hidden and tucked away, makes it feel like a speak easy-​ish.

The best classic greasy grilled cheeses and mac n’ cheese in the city, hands down. I wish I didn’t like them so much… or that a high-​grease diet led to health, longevity, and a svelte physique. I stop in on Mondays for their free trivia night and keep hoping my team will win more cheese-​smothered foods and that that will have no impact on my pant size. Unfortunately, I consistently lose on both counts.

This pub is one of my favorites. Great atmosphere, especially in the summer. Food is solid, but I really just visit for a pint with friends.
Waiter service has always been very friendly, even though it can be very busy and crowded.

Great spot in the annex to go enjoy some drinks! They have some pretty good food, mostly bar stuff. Nachos are yum. Inside is very cute an intimate. I love the two person booths along the wall on the second floor! The patio is my spot though so long as the weather is good :)

Good food, went in for brunch the Benedict eggs are amazing! The patio has a very good ambiance without the rush of traffic and people that you usually get from sitting in a patio on queen, king, etc.

A very solid place. If you want to do bars right, you can’t go wrong here. Food is on the upper-​end too. Only complaint is some of the service. Many are nice, but during patio season the people who take your name waiting for a table are usually pretty abrupt with you.
Sometimes it feels like you’re waiting for a pass into hipsterdom. Other than that, great place.

It’s really not that hard to make a hamburger.
A good amount of meat, don’t overcook it, and top with fresh ingredients.
Unfortunately none of these things occurred in the making of the burger I just ate here.
The service staff was, as usual, helpful and friendly, but that awful burger with the tiniest serving of a side (which was room temp and had dried-​out bits that had been exposed to air and uncovered for some time) was a really unpleasant surprise.
Drinks only from now on I guess.

I’ve never actually had a meal here before, but it’s one of my favourite spots to grab a drink.
On the first visit, I came through with a couple of friends and enjoyed a pitcher of sangria on the patio. The second time around, we grabbed a table upstairs. It’s a little tight and kind of dark upstairs, especially at night. But otherwise, a pretty cool spot! I guess it’s more of a sentimental pick, but hey! I like it.
Never had any issues with service or anything. They’re quite friendly here!
Bonus points for having my favourite beer, Spearhead Hawaiian Pale Ale, available!

I think we just had the best server I have every meet. We came in and tit was really bright where there was open seats so he found us a seat that was closer to the bar and even lowered the light. When he took out order he gave us some samples of the beers for us to try. This server just made this place awesome.
There drink selection is also really good and the servers are very knowledgable. Also the music at this place is great for hanging out with friends.
Check this place out before they shut it down when Honest Ed’s closes down.

Unique place with very nice services and great selection of beers.
The prices are in the average with the neighbouring bars and pubs.
The negative experience was the food. Great incredients combination in my Tacos Plate, but the chicken meat was grilled so much that it was hard to chew. My friend had a burger, and that was even worst. The bun was terrible and the meat in the burger was thin and super-​overgrilled into perfect dryness.
Enjoy the chat with friends there while being served by friendly staff, but don’t expect food delicacy.

Sure it’s a little down on its heels and who knows what going to happen when this block is eventually redeveloped but this place remains the perfect spot for a quiet pint. Fantastic draught list, packed with local beers and a decent plate of nachos to boot. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Umm I don’t think I’ll ever be going back after the what I ate. I’ve been to victory quite a bit never quite impressed with the food or prepackaged guacamole (it’s really easy to make your own), then this happened:
Whatever you do, if your like depends on it do not get the Tacos with three dipping sauces. It was the most vile thing I have ever eaten. I never send food back but I really almost did yesterday cause I felt so ripped off and was so annoyed they could even call that a taco or edible. Give me any terrible tex mex concoction and it’ll be fine.
The menu says it has tomato, it doesn’t. It is your choice of meat, tasteless meat, no seasoning with more tasteless few strips of pepper and onion and lettuce. That’s it, and no cheese. The corn tortilla could have been made from my shoe leather, I never thought I would taste anything like it. We were both starving and in a rush and after one bite I wanted to leave it but we kinda just got through it cause of that. I hadn’t eaten all day and it was not almost 10 pm.
The sauces, god help you, is a weird tasting ketchup concoction, some chipotle mayo and dill sauce exactly like the Gem’s.

If you want to check out a place off the beaten path in Toronto this is worth the visit. They have a good beer selection and an awesome menu. My friend and I both had the lentil soup and the mac & cheese entrée which I would highly recommend.

Short but diverse menu. Definitely can tell that the chefs care about what they place infront of you from the quality and taste of the food… can’t wait to be back to chill on the patio and try other dishes… Although I’m not crazy about one of the servers who was slightly rude-​ish but his coworker was the exact opposite and very friendly. so I’m not going to hold it against the place just yet

C’est bon, ça tient la route. Avec un portrait de Churchill est un décor on né peut plus basique, le Victory Café est le Pub de quartier pour universitaires n’ayant décroché de bourse.

Victory is a versatile pub which does everything well.
They actually live up to the goal of providing its patrons with reasonable food. Don’t expect the food to blow you away, but it’s one of the few pubs where I’d rather order there than go exploring the neighborhood for eats.
The pub is sprawled over the site of a rustic old victorian house. This is the perfect set up because it allows for several separated areas. I count at least 5 different segments, including a quaint patio which overlooks the intersection of Markham and Lennox. This gives the pub significant flexibility. On random weeknights it can easily maintain a good atmosphere in the first floor bar, while also being a reliable destination if you have a large group, even on busy summer nights.
The servers are generally friendly, but relaxed. If you want something done quickly, you may have to take the initiative.
When you factor in the great location (a stones throw from Bathurst Station), and reasonable prices, the Victory makes a compelling case as a go-​to location for meeting friends.

Plenty of potential: situated in a historic 3-​story Victorian house with a large porch/​patio in the heart of Mirvish village. The food is not high quality. Standard pub fare with little flare and poor nacho layering! Each layer must have cheese, please.
The beer selection is great but the service is just OK. The bathrooms are not up to my cleanliness standard (i.e. i try not to touch anything) and the interior smells of sweaty gym/​frat house.
Its really too bad because the space and location are ideal and the crowd can be interesting at times but at the end of the day, its just a regular pub. Meh.
Why you should come here: patio, beer, and convenience. 2.5 stars. Halfway there!

Checked this place out for dinner and had an awesome experience!
Our server was adorable and helpful, and walked the line between letting us enjoy our food in peace and checking up to make sure we were OK very well. The beer menu is awesome — definitely give a few of them a try if you can.
Got a mac and cheese, which everyone I knew had raveddd about (this was the reason we came here). I like to think of myself as a mac and cheese addict — gourmet: I consume embarrassing amounts of Kraft Easy Mac (Kraft Dinners in Canada?) but I’d like to think I know good mac when I taste it.
This m&c was… ok. It came with quite a bit of food — a salad starter (your arteries will probably thank you for the garden salad with the balsamic dressing option, but the Cesar salad had bacon on it!!11!!11!1!!1), garlic bread, and enough m&c for two meals (or one me). This m&c is boiled — I tend to prefer them baked (you get the nice crust!!) but it had a flavorful mix of cheeses. Something I didn’t like is that they sprinkled a fair amount of cheddar on it as well, and instead of melting into the macaroni it glooped into a large glob in the center of my plate that really messed with the macaroni vs cheese ratio of every bite. The cheese sauce also had that slightly grainy texture that comes when you add flour while cooking, but the cheese doesn’t melt completely smoothly.
Pretty solid m&c. I can definitely see myself going back to Victory Café, but ordering something other than the m&c — they had some awesome, tasty options (pulled pork sandwich, anyone?) on the menu and I’d definitely like to try them out.

Estuve ahí unas 3 horas. Se puede conversar sin problemas, los platos y bebidas fueron normales, el servicio fue bueno. El lugar es agradable y muy popular. Vale la pena ir.