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Name: Avling
Address: 1042 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 1K4
Telephone: (416) 469-1010
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

Avling

4.6

190 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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We foster relationships directly with suppliers who prioritise regenerative production methods and sustainable approaches. Our flavours are an expression of the Canadian landscape, the local community, and the vision of our brewers, farmers, and chefs.

Avling Kitchen and Brewery provides a warm, open, beautifully designed space tied together with many natural, biophilic elements. The combination of low and high top seating is perfect for entertaining large groups, and our circular bar is the focal point of the room.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Brewery
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 469-1010
Website
http://avling.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Eva Chin
Catering
For all catering events requests please reach out to Danielle - events@avling.ca
Private party facilities
For all private events requests please reach out to Danielle - events@avling.ca

Location
1042 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K4
Neighbourhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross Street
Queen and Pape
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Queen East Streetcar Pape Bus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

190 Reviews

K
Kato
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Avling offers an array of delectable farm to table dishes. Under the Avling label, beer choices include all time faves and always new blends. Has a neat Queen East vibe and is a great place to dine with friends and family any time.
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CharlesT
Toronto
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
An interesting brunch menu, Asian inspired. Not what I had expected ; but, very tasty all the same.
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VictoriaM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing spot! Service at the bar was on point, super friendly. Beer was delicious, food was great! Impeccably clean in all areas. On the pricey side but well worth it.
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DaveB
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Recommend 100%. Great food and beer. The vibe was palpable.
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sillyaah
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great dining experience. Tried new items on the menu. Especially enjoyed the shrimp toast, chicken dumplings and beer poached chicken with sticky rice!
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SethD
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience3
Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. We loved that Avling made an effort to use locally sourced ingredients, and bring creativity to their dishes.
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LeoB
Montreal
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience3
Spending $72 (18% tip included) for two at brunch with just 3 coffees and 2 main dishes and NO ALCOHOL is outrageous!
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SantaP
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great beer, very tasty food, wonderful staff and service!
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AprilP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Tasty interesting food. Nice drinks. Very attentive service!
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JohnB
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A menu curated from a chef who has a distinct vision, quality drinks, tied together with exemplary service from David. A fantastic evening. Thanks to everyone who made it so. Recommedation: sit at the bar.
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HerbC
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
Overall4Food2Service5Ambience4
Outstanding service and staff. Great atmosphere for a casual night out. Drinks were varied and pleasant but food was overly salted, too saucy and pricey
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Mahad
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Bit pricey but the quality of food, service and ambience are totally worth it!
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JoannaS
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Avling is such a great space. Our server was fantastic and the food is really creative and delicious. Super creative beers and wines. It’s a great neighborhood hangout.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious food, excellent beer
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PhilL
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
The food is fresh and beautiful, but above all, DELICIOUS. Perfect flavours and I leave with a smile every time!
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Local
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
Overall3Food1Service3Ambience3
Atmosphere is nice but the food was extremely salty and not very good :( I was really excited to finally go to this restaurant as they use local produce, including their own! But unfortunately all our meals weren’t very good, over salted, or had way too much sauce.
AvlingResponded on October 9, 2022
Hello, Thank you for your honest feedback. Everyone at Avling is deeply passionate about quality local food and beer, and we would like to believe that your experience does not reflect the true care we take with everything we do. Nevertheless, we came up short for you, and I do apologise for that. Your feedback has been shared with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager. We feel that we can always do a better job, and feedback like this helps us do that. Best, Max
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NemanjaZ
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great experience, the overall feel is tailored to every little detail and symbiotic in each choice.
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JustinM
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing good and service. I wish they still offered flights as it would be great to try all the different beers before selecting one but that’s a minor issue.
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tbready
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Very good quality food. Alex our server was excellent at describing the menu and options. Not the cheapest place.
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Lacking
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I can eat three servings of the shrimp toast! So going back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Food was tasty. Interesting concept. Perhaps more Asian than Norwegian. Flavours were really great. Although they pitched it as shareable, the plates are small and expensive for that kind of experience. $28 for a smorgasbord was rather pricey for the contents of the board.
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ShelleyM
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
Overall2Food3Service4Ambience1
Food was very tasty but we were expecting dinner which it definitely wasn’t.
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Incredible
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Everything was incredible, from the beer, to the food, to the service. Amazing seasonal offerings, incredibly fresh produce, and amazing menu staples. I will definitely be back!
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GailB
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Really enjoyed Avling with excellent drinks and sharing dishes!
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David
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
It's worth trying if you haven't been. You need to order about 2 plates per person (dinner menu).
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Lovely service, great beers and original cuisine for a brewery
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Popo
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The brunch menu is amazing. The atmosphere and staff are very nice too
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Dennis
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Waiter was really helpful and suggested the right amount of dishes to order. Food was extremely tasty. Really satisfying and fresh. Would definitely dine here again!
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ECBD
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Incredible experience, as always. The food from Chef Eva is delicious - all your favourite classics with a twist of flavour. Don't forget to ask about a private tour on the rooftop garden!
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Dissapointed
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
Overall1Food1Service4Ambience1
Beer is great, food doesn’t work. The chef have been overthinking the dishes. Scallop with cherry juice and quark? It was terrible. Very low value for the price.
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sillyaah
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent food and service again!
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BarbaraC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing staff! They guide you through the menu and drinks! All plates are for sharing and delicious. Will be coming back!
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Rachel
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great food
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MirandaA
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious food with an innovative menu! The dishes were fresh and unique. The atmosphere was lively, service was great, and the drink menu extensive. Would highly recommend.
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Hass
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Visited for the first time last night. Wonderful and attentive staff, food and drinks were fab too. Definitely coming back!
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sillyaah
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Another excellent brunch! Great service and food. Love it here!
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KrisC
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great ingredients, mixed with great flavours. Super fresh. Everything we sampled was excellent. Be prepared to sample 3-4 items between two people. Great beer pairings. Didn’t try the cocktails but they had a decent selection also
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ChrisP
Exclusive
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
We found the meal portions small and without sides. Not good value for the prices, which are on the high side.
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JoelD
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing and unique dishes, fantastic drinks, and perfect service.
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gailg
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food was very good. A bit skimpy on the scallop dish which was disappointing because it was so good. Service was excellent Nice big room
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Avling is rated 4.6 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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1042 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1K4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Queen and Pape
Neighbourhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Queen East Streetcar Pape Bus
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eva Chin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://avling.ca/
Phone number
(416) 469-1010
Catering
For all catering events requests please reach out to Danielle - events@avling.ca
Private party facilities
For all private events requests please reach out to Danielle - events@avling.ca

Avling

Not available on OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

FAQs

How is Avling restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information