Union

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! We open up the night with open-faced elk sliders, awakening my slumbering appetite. Served on buttery toasted sesame seed brioche loaf, brandishing a golden-brown sheen that offers a fluffy yet chewy texture with an excellent springback. The elk patties are seared to a light pink center, maintaining a tender texture and bursting with juicy, savory and umami flavours. The pickles on top add a refreshing, crisp and sweet contrast to the savory patty, creating a well-balanced, addictive bite that makes you want more. I made the right choice, opting for the beef tartare main, as it was almost not enough. Incredibly tender and beefy, the bread and butter pickles add a refreshing contrast while hints of horseradish dot the palate with a subtle warmth. On the side, a side of whole dijon mustard and habanero salsa offers a customizable, extra layer of flavour. The butter sourdough bread was also transcendent, adding richness and crispiness to each bite. The salad was also nothing short of indulgent - double-smoked bacon, lettuce, chervil cheese and a golden-brown rosti all brought together with a mildly sweet vinaigrette. With some tough competition, the sticky BBQ pork ribs held their own until some slight encouragement slid the tender meat off the bone. With a subdued sweet edge and robust savoriness, the BBQ glaze is perfumed with hints of caramelized apples and cinnamon that bring a unique depth to the dish. With the overall experience at stake, the Sticky Ginger Cake swoops in for everyone’s sake. Soft and spongy, the ginger-perfumed, porous interior soaks up the salted caramel syrup, which has a rich and deep caramelized flavour with a nuanced bitterness, stopping just short of being burnt - just how I like it. The vanilla ice cream tones down the sweetness, creating the perfect balance with the cold, creamy ice cream - contrasting the warm cake, creating an interesting temperature gradient that’s paradoxically heartwarming but breezeful, like a cross from summer to winter in one bite.

Great service, good food in a cozy dining room is what you get at Union. Excellent selection of local beer and a creative cocktail selection including a very good Manhattan pair well with a tight but varied menu. The bratwurst was one of the best sausages I’ve ever had … the gnocchi was good, not great and the polenta was a confusing (chili jam?) but mostly satisfying dish that could have been much better if the polenta itself was less gritty and more on the creamy side. Overall a nice dining experience with top notch service.

Very cute brunch spot. They have a nice patio space in the back especially when the weather is nice. We ordered the Union Breakfast Sandwich and the Union Burger. I preferred the latter. Service was excellent and I loved the decor and atmosphere inside and out. They have an open kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your meal and they also have a small bar inside the restaurant. I would definitely come back.

Heard great things about this place and I finally got to try it on a Monday evening. My friend made a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm and luckily we were seated in the back patio. I really liked the vibes. We ordered the Elk Sliders, beef tartare, mushroom tagliatelle, burger (off menu) and the steak hache. I felt that the food came out really slowly. Everything was good, but not mind blowing. My fave dish was the Elk sliders. I wish we swapped the steak hache for the sticky ribs, so I'd definitely try the ribs the next I come. Would recommend, but not itching to return anytime soon.

Stopped by for steak frites & a few cocktails while in the city recently. Saw a michelin star on the window, a dimly lit bar, and a line so I had to check it out. Honestly one of the best steaks I've had. HIGHLY recommend.

Misaligned expectations strike again! I was v excited to try this place after hearing about it for so long. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. Good food, mind you, just not the warranted hype. Only standout was the elk slider. The sticky ginger cake was good, but not the life changing event I was promised. The menu changes often and I've heard the brunch is good, so maybe I'll give it another go and see what's popping.

Birthday dinner with my BF was just wonderful. Service was gracious and swift and the food was sublime. From a perfectly dressed and delicious salad to a delectable grilled halibut with a room temperature fennel and ripe tomato salad, there was nary a misstep. I was watching the cooks from my seat and they seemed calm and focused as a team. This is truly a chef driven restaurant and Toronto is better off for it. Dessert was roasted peaches with blueberry garnish and house made ice cream that sealed the deal.

Oh my goodness! This place is unreal. Everything we tried for brunch as a group of 6 was so delicious. We ordered the BBQ Rib Benny, the Buttermilk Pancakes, and the Trout Benny. Highly recommend the BBQ Rib Benny! I would also probably say this has been the best brunch I’ve tried in Toronto. We’ll be back! 👀