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Reservations available via OpenTable. Multiple 'Reserve' and 'Reserve a table' buttons throughout website link to OpenTable booking system. Walk-ins also welcome.
Daily cocktail hour 3-5pm: $12 all house cocktails, $7.50 glass of mystery wine. Thursday special: $12 classic martinis. Wednesday special: $10 bao + beer. Sunday specials: 50% off natural wine bottles and 50% off charcoal grilled snacks. Daily $12 cocktail of the day.
SIMPL THINGS is Toronto's premier all-day cocktail and snack bar located in the vibrant Dunn Avenue neighborhood. This unique establishment features a beautifully crafted cocktail menu with signature drinks like the Mint Condition mojito-inspired cocktail, Plum & Circumstance smoked paloma, and their famous Sup Wit Dat?! smoky mezcal margarita with a Canadian twist. The bar offers an extensive natural wine selection with special promotions including 50% off natural wine bottles on Sundays. The kitchen serves Italian comfort food by day and Neo-Chinese cuisine at night, featuring handmade dumplings, bao buns, and charcoal-grilled snacks. With daily happy hour from 3-5pm offering $12 house cocktails, $12 classic martinis on Thursdays, and a rotating $12 cocktail of the day, SIMPL THINGS delivers exceptional value. The intimate space features both indoor seating and a patio with thoughtful touches like blankets for cooler weather. Whether you're enjoying their weekend brunch, weekday lunch, or evening cocktails, SIMPL THINGS offers a seriously fun and welcoming atmosphere that sets it apart from typical Toronto bars.
Intimate and welcoming all-day cocktail bar with beautifully designed indoor and patio seating areas. The space features thoughtful touches like blankets for outdoor seating and a seriously fun atmosphere that balances casual comfort with craft cocktail sophistication.
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✗ Not confirmed accessible
Yes, SIMPL THINGS accepts reservations. Reservations available via OpenTable. Multiple 'Reserve' and 'Reserve a table' buttons throughout website link to OpenTable booking system. Walk-ins also welcome. Walk-ins are also welcome.
SIMPL THINGS is open 4 days a week. Friday: 12:00–00:00. Sunday: 10:00–00:00. Thursday: 12:00–00:00. Wednesday: 12:00–00:00.
Yes, SIMPL THINGS offers a happy hour. Daily cocktail hour 3-5pm: $12 all house cocktails, $7.50 glass of mystery wine. Thursday special: $12 classic martinis. Wednesday special: $10 bao + beer. Sunday specials: 50% off natural wine bottles and 50% off charcoal grilled snacks. Daily $12 cocktail of the day.
SIMPL THINGS is known for: Signature cocktails include the Sup Wit Dat?! (smoky mezcal margarita with Canadian twist), Mint Condition (herbal mojito reimagining), and Plum & Circumstance (smoked plum paloma). Extensive martini selection with creative variations. Zero-proof cocktails available. Natural wine program with 50% off bottles on Sundays. Food highlights include handmade dumplings, bao buns, udon noodles, Chinese eggplant, black pepper calamari, and grilled mushroom salad.
SIMPL THINGS is located in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto. The full address is 269 Dunn Ave, Toronto.
SIMPL THINGS is moderately priced, offering good value for quality cocktails. The price range is $$.
Happy Hour
Daily cocktail hour 3-5pm: $12 all house cocktails, $7.50 glass of mystery wine. Thursday special: $12 classic martinis. Wednesday special: $10 bao + beer. Sunday specials: 50% off natural wine bottles and 50% off charcoal grilled snacks. Daily $12 cocktail of the day.
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Signature cocktails include the Sup Wit Dat?! (smoky mezcal margarita with Canadian twist), Mint Condition (herbal mojito reimagining), and Plum & Circumstance (smoked plum paloma). Extensive martini selection with creative variations. Zero-proof cocktails available. Natural wine program with 50% off bottles on Sundays. Food highlights include handmade dumplings, bao buns, udon noodles, Chinese eggplant, black pepper calamari, and grilled mushroom salad.
Events & Classes
SIMPL EXCHANGE
New pop-up dining experience
Chef Night
Special chef-driven dining events
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •Unique and creative cocktail menu
- •Excellent food quality especially dumplings and Asian dishes
- •Friendly and attentive staff
- •Great value with happy hour specials
- •Beautiful design and atmosphere
- •Thoughtful touches like blankets on patio
Other Considerations
- •Some portion sizes felt small
- •Chips occasionally overcooked
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Reservations available via OpenTable. Multiple 'Reserve' and 'Reserve a table' buttons throughout website link to OpenTable booking system. Walk-ins also welcome.
Quieter Times
Happy Hour
Daily cocktail hour 3-5pm: $12 all house cocktails, $7.50 glass of mystery wine. Thursday special: $12 classic martinis. Wednesday special: $10 bao + beer. Sunday specials: 50% off natural wine bottles and 50% off charcoal grilled snacks. Daily $12 cocktail of the day.
Food & Menu
✓ Food menu available
Signature cocktails include the Sup Wit Dat?! (smoky mezcal margarita with Canadian twist), Mint Condition (herbal mojito reimagining), and Plum & Circumstance (smoked plum paloma). Extensive martini selection with creative variations. Zero-proof cocktails available. Natural wine program with 50% off bottles on Sundays. Food highlights include handmade dumplings, bao buns, udon noodles, Chinese eggplant, black pepper calamari, and grilled mushroom salad.
Events & Classes
SIMPL EXCHANGE
New pop-up dining experience
Chef Night
Special chef-driven dining events
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •Unique and creative cocktail menu
- •Excellent food quality especially dumplings and Asian dishes
- •Friendly and attentive staff
- •Great value with happy hour specials
- •Beautiful design and atmosphere
- •Thoughtful touches like blankets on patio
Other Considerations
- •Some portion sizes felt small
- •Chips occasionally overcooked
Location
269 Dunn Ave, Toronto, CA
43.640821, -79.434254
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Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Mint Condition
rum
SIMPL RUM BLEND, FINO SHERRY, AMARO MONTENEGRO, MINT, EUCALYPTUS, ACIDIFIER - An herbal and fresh take on the ever so popular Mojito
PLUM & CIRCUMSTANCE
tequila
SMOKED HAWTHONE AND PLUM LOS ALTOS TEQULA, UMESHU, KOMBU, GRAPEFRUIT - Earthy, smoked plum paloma, best enjoyed on a hammock by the shore
PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY
grappa
GRAPPA, WHITE PORT, APRICOT, CHAMOMILE, LEMON, ABSINTHE - Like Dali's painting, a play on hard and soft textures, floral and citrus
NEGRONI AMEOTO
sochu
SHISO SOCHU, PEACH gentian, BIANCO VERMOUTH, MANZANILLA, lemon oils - Blanco Negroni named after a spring rain fall
SUP WIT DAT?!
mezcal
MEZCAL, DRY VERMOUTH, BALSAM FIR, CUCUMBER, LIME - Our claim to fame - smokey mezcal marg with a Canadian twist
LIBERDADE
cachaça
NIGORI SAKE, TOASTED COCONUT AND CINNAMON CACHAÇA, ORGEAT, BEETROOT, LIME - Fresh, funky, toasty cinnamon Mai Tai vibes
The Low wryder
rye
LOT 40 rye, SEA BUCKTHORN, DRY VERMOUTH, gooseberry, HOUSE AMARO, STREGA - A beach side sippin' Old Fashioned with quiet swagger
SUNSET IN THE PRAIRIES
whiskey
bearface whisky, lot 40 rye, STRAWBERRY, SOJU, APERITIVO, GOOSEBERRY, BLACK TEA - A luscious burst of summer, packed with a punch! Clarified with coconut milk
SAVANA BANANAS
rum
SIMPL RUM BLEND, SHERRY, CARAMELIZED BANANA, LEMON - Banana toast with nutty, molasses-y goodness wrapped up in a daiquiri
GREY GOOSE MARTINI + CAVIAR
vodka
2OZ MARTINI AND A GOOSEBUMP (3G SPOON OF CAVIAR)
MARTINI MONT BLANC
vodka
GREY GOOSE, MANZANILLA, BIANCO VERMOUTH, FIR LIQUEUR, TARRAGON and dill OIL - Regal, crisp like a fresh breath of alpine air, but make it martini - perfect with added caviar ($15)
QUEEN BARBARELLA
mezcal
DEL MAGUEY MEZCAL, BIANCO VERMOUTH, STRAWBERRY RHUBARB, CHOCOLATE BITTERS - Smokey, silky smooth with a hint of tangy sweet heaven in martini form
MY 50/50
akvavit
AKVAVIT, DRY VERMOUTH, CUCUMBER, CYNAR, CELERY - A perfect harmony of herbal, dry and fresh