Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Ontario (inc. Toronto) >
a
alltummy Aug 17, 2010 06:46 AM

quiet spot for drinks and snacks west queen west

Hi
I am looking for a quiet spot to go for drinks and snacks on a Thursday evening in West Queen West/King West/Dundas West area. Should be a place that can accommodate around 5-8 people, for an informal book club/drinks occasion.

Any suggestions appreciated- day of week flexible if thurs is just too popular.....

thanks!

  1. s
    Sarah Cat Aug 19, 2010 02:05 PM

    The Cadillac Lounge on a Thursday shouldn't be too noisy. They have a great back patio.

    6 Replies
    1. re: Sarah Cat
      ingloriouseater Aug 20, 2010 12:36 PM

      but often lousy service, and it can get quite noisy depending on the time and if a band is playing...sometimes they have 2 bands.

      cafe taste is often quiet enough, but given its size might be too intimate (small room), but again they have a patio as well-you might have an audience-appreciative or not.

      tinto on roncevalles maybe? intersteer has been kind of quiet lately-especially in the early evening hours....salvadore dali

      1. re: ingloriouseater
        a
        alltummy Aug 27, 2010 08:39 AM

        oh thanks all- I forgot to check back after the first couple of days when there was no response.
        tinto is the right kind of space- but a little further west than I would like. Was hoping for walking distance from Queen and shaw area. Where is cafe taste?
        any other cafe type places that you can think of...i'd like it to be a place with wine ideally, but i suppose quiet is more important for this occasion....
        thanks!

        1. re: alltummy
          f
          fickle Aug 27, 2010 08:43 AM

          How about the Tequila Bookroom at Queen & Portland if it's still there?

          1. re: alltummy
            j
            jamesm Aug 27, 2010 08:50 AM

            Cafe Taste is just West of Dufferin.

            -----
            Cafe Taste
            1330 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K, CA

            Dufferin Cafe
            2917 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6B3S7, CA

            1. re: alltummy
              ingloriouseater Aug 27, 2010 10:29 AM

              1330 Queen West
              www.cafetaste.ca

              1. re: ingloriouseater
                Non Doctor Aug 27, 2010 11:33 AM

                Yes... Cafe Taste for sure.

                Call in advance and tell them your plans... ask for Jeremy... he's lovely!

                -----
                Cafe Taste
                1330 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K, CA

        2. g
          ggom1 Aug 18, 2010 08:36 PM

          Milagro might be an option, I went with a group of friends recently on a Wednesday and I don't recall any problems with noise volume. Or, Football Factory has decent food and unless there's a big game on should be pretty quiet.

          Share with your friendsX