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Nirvana

Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Toronto, Toronto
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    Aubrey D.
    "Great food and affordable price."(12 Tips)
    Leanda Q.
    "Best Phad Thai in To (for under $8 ;)Cozy spot...Tiny patio."(4 Tips)
    Matt H.
    "when at Nirvana, you've just gotta get the Nirvana sandwich."(2 Tips)
    Amanda B.
    "Sangria Sundays are key- $13.95 pitchers :)"(4 Tips)
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  • Amanda B.
    Amanda BickleMay 16, 2011
    Service isn't always the best, I've even cleared my own dishes :s but for food quality and price it's one of the best kept secrets of College Street! Sangria Sundays are key- $13.95 pitchers :)
  • Amanda
    AmandaOctober 6, 2012
    Breakfast crossaint with scrambled eggs and their signature cinnamon coffee. Heaven exists under ten bucks.
  • Aubrey D.
    Aubrey DeeJanuary 25, 2012
    Great food and affordable price. Tuesday (cocktail night) is my favourite, and the red wine Sangria pitchers are so refreshing! Lentil soup and a Nirvana sandwich with sweet potato fries, please!
  • Rena O.heart icon on user image
    Rena O'BrienMarch 21, 2017
    Avo and Brie sandwich. 👌🏻College type bar for cheap food & drinks. Decent summer patio.
  • Zahid I.heart icon on user image
    Zahid IslamAugust 27, 2016
    The Asian fusion burgers and sides are really great for the price. Must get their spring rolls! Plus the beer is really cheap.
  • Kori M.
    Kori MoncurJanuary 10, 2014
    Food is pretty good. Prices is are not bad. Pretty popular so might be hard to get a table. Really good starting location for an awesome night.
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CampagnaFebruary 16, 2019
    Such a great brunch spot when every other place is lined up, Nirvana always has a table available!
  • Alicia T.
    Alicia TaggioMarch 10, 2012
    Great for catching up with a group of friends. I bring all my expat friends and visitors here to get a taste of Toronto.
  • Dan G.
    Dan GillNovember 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Cheapest quality breakfast i've found in the annex. The coffee wil melt your brain. But don't go off menu, staff told us the kitchen's english wasn't fantastic the last time we were there
  • Hasan M.heart icon on user image
    Hasan MujtabaJanuary 16, 2014
    Descent food, good quality, not bad service and great decor! Place to satisfy a night craving...
  • Laura S.heart icon on user image
    Laura ShumNovember 20, 2015
    Brie avocado sammy with sweet potato fries and nachos
  • Marcel F.
    Marcel ForgetSeptember 15, 2012
    Quesadilla are grate as a snack. But make sure to order two (2) servings.
  • Jarvis E.
    Jarvis EmeraldMarch 1, 2012
    Great Atmosphere. Those who like it like it a lot :) Make sure you save room for dessert!
  • Josie C.
    Josie CAugust 31, 2014
    Michael Roy you lied to me about the ravioli! Tasted like cardboard, deffo out of a frozen box. The garlic bread that came with it was lush though, dipped in the white wine sauce.
  • Morenike H.
    Morenike HJune 8, 2013
    First time visiting and it wasn't bad at all. I only had drinks, however friends had food, no problem with wait times. I would return.
  • Valentin
    ValentinSeptember 2, 2013
    Never trust house wines! Other than that, good food and good service!
  • Mike O.heart icon on user image
    Mike O'SullivanDecember 29, 2014
    Good cheap date spot (very cheap)
  • Matt H.
    Matt HarmerMay 6, 2012
    when at Nirvana, you've just gotta get the Nirvana sandwich. Incredible
  • Joha A.
    Joha Ayala CubidesApril 26, 2014
    Amazing food for a low price
  • Robin J.heart icon on user image
    Robin JohannsenMarch 15, 2015
    Really reasonably priced food. They don't split the bill!
  • Aline H.
    Aline HomzyDecember 1, 2011
    Come here for breakfast when sneekys is closed. It's good and a lot of food for 6$
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KarczewskiFebruary 17, 2016
    Great place to grab food and beer
  • Seanzor F.
    Seanzor FlanaganMarch 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Biggest cocks I have ever seen! Seriously huge dicks here! Massive wants. Thank you nirvana!
  • Michael P.heart icon on user image
    Michael PrimianiSeptember 8, 2015
    Pretty reasonably priced and the wait staff wasn't as bad as everyone is saying
  • Christine P.
    Christine ParkAugust 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    For some reason I really enjoy their pad Thai here...
  • Ines O.
    Ines ObtinallaJanuary 10, 2011
    Ladies - they serve Fruli strawberry beer here in bottles! About $5 ea. Awesome.
  • Brent W.
    Brent WJuly 19, 2011
    Contrary to other tips, on a Monday night the service was excellent!
  • Graeme L.
    Graeme LueyNovember 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tasty food... if the server ever comes around to take your order.
  • Jake R.heart icon on user image
    Jake RonaldsDecember 20, 2014
    Fajitas, atmosphere,
  • Mila C.heart icon on user image
    Mila CarruiteroFebruary 9, 2014
    Great food and ambiance!
  • Deniseheart icon on user image
    DeniseJuly 13, 2011
    They serve Pimms Lemonade in the summer! Yum!
  • Douglas S.
    Douglas SoltysApril 3, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    If you can outlast the slow service, you will be rewarded by amazingly cheap and delicious food.
  • Ryan F.
    Ryan FundukOctober 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my favorites. Not for those in a hurry... Slow down people, it's lunch time!
  • Meghan L.
    Meghan LindsayMay 31, 2014
    The Caesar is lukewarm and offers no fixins'.
  • Alex L.
    Alex LeveyMarch 21, 2013
    Pad Thai was pretty good!
  • Martin Z.
    Martin ZaniewskiAugust 6, 2010
    Thursday nights 5.25 bar drinks..fantastic if you are looking to "step up" from bistro just beside it. Food wasn't to shabby either
  • Leanda Q.
    Leanda QuinquetJune 18, 2010
    Best Phad Thai in To (for under $8 ;)Cozy spot...Tiny patio.
  • Willen T.
    Willen TamOctober 20, 2013
    The Sangria is really bad. I don't recommend it. However, the price of a pitcher of Sapporo is really great!
  • Clayton H.
    Clayton HanslerJanuary 15, 2012
    Spinach Dip Plate is bomb.
  • Danielle O.
    Danielle OhJune 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the avocado and brie sandwich! Read more
  • Kat J.
    Kat JoveyApril 12, 2018
    Good for cheap apps but not mind blowing
  • Christopher
    ChristopherJuly 18, 2010
    I didn't have any of the slow service anyone is talking about. Waitress was always available and kept our table clean. GREAT food.
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel ColmanApril 29, 2010
    Why are people so mean? Cheap beer and food. Part of the Green Room/Java House/Red Room group of bars.
  • Alan S.
    Alan SSeptember 6, 2010
    Pretty good food and drinks for a good price.
  • Victoria M.
    Victoria MMay 22, 2010
    My potato wedges came with a deep fried cockroach attached. Msg me if you want to see the pic!
  • Christopher Y.
    Christopher YMay 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try sneaky d
  • Simon
    SimonAugust 4, 2013
    Kinda cheap but the food quality was very questionable.
  • Dan D.
    Dan DemskyJuly 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Hey Nirvana - your food is great but your service is as slow as molasses on a cold winter day.
  • ᴡ A.
    ᴡ AngersteinMay 19, 2010
    Try the grilled chicken sandwich with avacado. Yum.
  • Jonathan F.
    Jonathan FishbeinNovember 23, 2009
    Order the Pad Thai. One of the best in the city!
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