farmhouse tavern

posted in restaurant reviews , toronto and gta by maryshappybelly website:  http://farmhousehospitality.tumblr.com/ twitter handle : https://twitter.com/farmhousetavern address:   1627 dupont st., toronto on when i visited : april 2015, 6 people rating:  3, $$ the restaurant houses both the farmhouse tavern and the daughter , two restaurants in one as they have separate menus and rooms. thankfully the restaurant took reservations for brunch. with a young baby, i don’t have time to wait in line for hours. my friends and i were seated in a beautiful private room with a large window and a high wooden table. one thing that captured me instantly as i stepped in the restaurant was the sense of warmth and welcoming atmosphere. i noticed many of the unique antique pieces of furniture and accents throughout the restaurant. even the high chair that my daughter sat in looked like it came from the pioneer days. farmhouse tavern wall decor the restaurant did not have a paper menu with the brunch menu written on the blackboard. thankfully, our waitress explained each dish in detail. brunch menu at farmhouse tavern i started out with a extra spicy smoked caesar with a smoked oyster. it was a really good, and nice way to start the morning.  my husband and i ordered the barnyard burger ($19), theeggsin a nest ($12), and theeggsbenny with gravlax ($14).  on the positive note, the presentation of each dish was beautiful, and my husband’s   barnyard burger was amazing! it was juicy and the duck egg was cooked perfectly. without the addition of the foie gras, it was rich and satisfying. barnyard burger my daughter had theeggsin the nest which is a poached egg over a roasted squash with a side of greens. my daughter is allergic to e

the space is very eclectic and cozy, but they're rather stingy with the food. went for a saturday brunch. the menu was very limited, and half the dishes weren't recognizable by their names. which wouldn't be a huge deal, except the names are the only thing available, written up on a blackboard. no paper menus with descriptions of the dishes. orderedeggsbenedict with bacon (the regular benedict comes with kale? blech). theeggswere beautifully done, and the hollandaise sauce was good, but there wasn't enough of it. each piece of the benny had only half a strip of bacon on it and it was on a biscuit that was too hard to soak up any of the sauce or yolk. it was served with mixed greens. no hash browns, no fruit. it cost $15. i would not go back.

we had a great brunch experience today. when we arrived, there was quite the line up but the owner was still able to accommodate and find us a table with minimal wait time. the brunch menu is quite limited but there was something for everyone.
both my friend and i had theeggsbenedict. mine with bacon and kale and my friend had his with gravlax. both were on homemade biscuits and came with a side salad. we also ordered a side of fries.
the meal was delicious. it was very hearty and rustic...like most of the food they serve. i've had dinner here before and it can be described as canadiana comfort food. the portions are generous so arrive with an appetite.
the service was friendly and inviting. i will definitely be back again soon.

was very disappointed in this place!!! i spent $135 for brunch and this is what youve left me to do! do you know how hard i had to work to make this money!! (ok, im a stay at home mom) but do you know how hard my boyfriend had to work to make this money??!!! how dare you farmhouse tavern!! you suck! i will never come back here again and i need to tell you why. first, your welcome wasnt warm, your bathroom was grosse, your mango-orange juice sucked, your waitress hated us, youreggsbenedict were good, the salad was sadly boring, your mother and child reunited was cleverly named and cleverly bland!!! its a mystery! ( i aint no chef but you are so cook like it!!! ) treat us like you love us, cook like you care a little about the people, cause we didnt feel it and i aint going back to you and i hope youre glad farmhouse tavern! cause never again!!!!! nevvveerrrrr agaaainnn!!!!!

i had originally been skeptical about going to this restaurant, after seeing their prices and limited menu options. that, and after having a disappointing experience at drake 150, had decided to take a break from hipster restaurants for a while.

the decor upon entering was as expected, very hipster, with the feel of a lot cabin, and mismatched but overall harmonious furniture.

was pleasantly surprised by the food however. i ordered 2 dishes to share with my friend, the strawberry pancakes and the mother and child, and they were both quite good. the mother and child was a poached duck egg wrapped in duck bacon deep fried, scotcheggsstyle. quite crispy on the outside, well seasoned, and came with a pretty salad on the side.

the pancakes were amazing. so fluffy and light, and huge. came with strawberry sauce and strawberries on the top. would definitely recommend this place just for the pancakes.

seriously people, you need to get out more.. i was really looking forward to a fabulous experience when i booked a reservation for sunday brunch. unfortunately my date and i had a disappointing enough experience to not want to return. the noise level made it pretty much impossible to have a conversation. seems everyone was trying to talk over the music and kitchen noise and it was like a shouting match. the food was dull and rather tasteless, no where near the rave reviews. theeggsbenny, a brunch staple, "ran out" then magically was available again, still puzzled about that one. the only wines were ontario wines which have migraine inducing amounts of sulfites.

brunch for 2 including 3 drinks was $85, steep by anyone's measure. i suppose the hipsters filling the place believe it is hip enough to overlook overrated food and high prices. sorry, not cool enough for this girl.

nash had theeggsbenedict with gravlax and kale. gravlax sounds like it could be a gross laxative, but it’s actually a nordic cured salmon. the hollandaise sauce was seriously to die for. it was the perfect texture and flavour.

to wash it all down we had their farmhouse smoked caesar which was topped with an oyster and asparagus. it had a unique flavour from caper berries. their glasses informed us of different canadian cities and i almost considered taking the fredericton mug for my best friend.

if you’re ever in the mood to go on an indulgent brunch, farmhouse tavern is seriously the place to be!

farmhouse tavern is not your typical brunch spot with a set menu that runs year-long offering legacy brunch items such as scrambledeggswith sausage. this hipster-style spot located in the junction triangle defies all traditional rules, with a simple farm-to-fork philosophy, exploring with versatile ingredients and offering innovative weekly brunch items.

with a rustic decor, farm-style, old country music playing in the background, farmhouse tavern staff greets us the moment we arrive on location. the kitchen is completely open concept, almost an extension of the dinning area, and the chef and his staff chop, bake, fry and garnish as we eat. the food arrives at our table and my mouth salivates. the vibrant colours of the food meet my eyes and i can not wait to dig in.

this is my first take at the fht’s always-on menu item,eggsbenny. the perfectly soft poachedeggsare sitting on a buttery home-made cheese biscuit and covered in a freshly made hollandaise sauce. on bite, the flavours explode in a mildly symphonic way. paired with a slice of layered potatoes and a light garnished green salad, this dish becomes a decadent combination of texture and balance.

one member of our party was brave enough to deviate from old-favourites and decided to try the smoked chicken crepe. to put it in simple words, this crepe is a delicacy. the smoked chicken is brine cold and then hot smoked for one hour before its mixed with a mayo and pickled zucchini sauce. the chicken mix is wrapped in the crepe, that is topped with baked cheese slices (guessing gouda), and finally garnished with a light salad. once again, a nice combination of texture, flavour and balance.

last on our list to try, and a definite crowd-favourite, the barnyard burger. a nice blend of chuck and short rib comprise the beef patty in this concoction. the chef personally hand picks the meat that will be used in these burgers. the burger is served medium-rare to medium and is topped with goat cheese, a runny – tomato-style sauce – that adds a nice kick and, wait for it, a fried duck egg. duckeggstend to be stronger in flavour as they have more fat in the yolks and more protein in the whites. so this is a match made in heaven as the combination of the juicy punchy sauce with the egg, meat and light goat cheese, is just brilliant.

the one point i will deduct to this beautiful joint is that it only offers black coffee and no tea or espresso. though farms don’t usually have espresso machines, i would say this is still city living, and to me, brunch ain’t complete without my cappuccino.

foodies inked.

love this place - good food, great service and relaxed vibes. the brunch is a-ma-zing. i would say theeggsbenny is the best i've had in the world. and i've traveled a lot. they also have a decent size patio for the summer months and a dining room for private dinners. and a delicious tequila caesar!

when i found out that the über talented squiggy was going to be cooking under chef alex molitz at farmhouse tavern, i knew i couldn’t wait too long to visit! farmhouse offers one of the most unique brunches i’ve had in the city to date. since the demise of my beloved cowbell, i have been trying to find a replacement. while a lot of restaurants serve up amazing food, nothing has really lived up to that restaurant until now. farmhouse tavern is located just outside of the colourful junction. chris and i met up with ben who was soon to be off to scotland in a few days.

i learned that brunch is not a thing in scotland. i cry for you, scotland! i really do. knowing this, we were happy to give ben a good brunching send off. farmhouse does away with the printed menu and has their offerings listed on a chalkboard. a lot of interestingly named options so be prepared to ask your waiter lots of questions about their offerings. the menu changes from week to week so there will always be something new to try.

let’s start with the most amazing posh ploughman i have ever had in my life. look at this beast! farmhouse takes the ploughman’s lunch beyond crusty bread, cheese and meat. oysters, pickled duck eggs, stuffed jalapeño were some of our favourites from this platter. colourful gooseberries, pickled zucchini and cauliflower; it was a feast for the eyes as it was for the mouth.
and the real winner for brunch: the threesome. (get your mind out of the gutter and take a look at this!)

duck in 3 tasty variations. savoury duck prosciutto peeks out under salad greens, followed by crispy duckeggs– poached, breaded and flash fried. i loved that when you slice into them, they’re still a little gooey. last but not least in our ménage à trois of breakfast is the duck foie gras in maple syrup. it’s too good to be true, non?benny and i will definitely be back to farmhouse tavern very very soon! here’s to sexy breakfast!

it’s rare that we have time to have brunch, so when we do we go all out. after a lovely meal at farmer’s daughter , we thought visiting the parent restaurant farmhouse tavern was a must. like their name would imply, the restaurant serves up farm fresh food. i ordered their take on a bird’s nest, which was a poached egg over squash than the traditional bread. it was served with fresh vegetables such as asparagus and greens. i can’t remember entirely but i can remember that it was the best brunch i had ever eaten. nash had theeggsbenedict with gravlax and kale. gravlax sounds like it could be a gross laxative, but it’s actually a nordic cured salmon. the hollandaise sauce was seriously to die for. it was the perfect texture and flavour. to wash it all down we had their farmhouse smoked caesar which was topped with an oyster and asparagus. it had a unique flavour from caper berries. their glasses informed us of different canadian cities and i almost considered taking the fredericton mug

where's my duck?. honestly, where is the duck? i know i ordered something called mother and child reunion in which i was told there would be duck procsciitto and foie gras (for and added 12 dollars, but hey, it's easter) all i received was 2 nice duckeggsand some salad. think i saw a very tiny hint of the others, but can't be sure, i think it's there somewhere....friendly staff, maybe they know where the duck is?

the threesome. duck in 3 tasty variations. savoury duck prosciutto peeks out under salad greens, followed by crispy duckeggs- poached, breaded and flash fried. i loved that when you slice into them, they're still a little gooey. last but not least in our ménage à trois of breakfast is the duck foie gras in maple syrup. it's too good to be true, non?

farmhouse tavern is not your typical brunch spot with a set menu that runs year-long offering legacy brunch items such as scrambledeggswith sausage. this hipster-style spot located in the junction triangle defies all traditional rules, with a simple farm-to-fork philosophy...