Maple Leaf Tavern

What is Maple Leaf Tavern? Occupying a historic 1910 structure at 955 Gerrard Street East near Pape Avenue, Maple Leaf Tavern was revived by restaurateur Todd Morgan into a refined, wood-fired neighbourhood institution. The handsome dining room balances rich mahogany booths, dim ambient lighting, and salvaged stained glass framing an open kitchen. Guests can settle into plush banquettes, pull up a stool along the central bar, or head out to the secluded brick patio out back during warmer months.

Maple Leaf Tavern Menu & What to Order Cooking over a hardwood hearth anchors the kitchen, delivering elevated comfort plates made largely from scratch. The benchmark order is the wood-grilled cheeseburger, stacked with house-ground striploin, made-in-house American cheese, dill pickle relish, and garlic mayo on a toasted bun. House-made sausages, rich lasagna with braised meats, and crispy shrimp toast make stellar companions alongside a jalapeño-kissed Stealth Margarita or Ontario craft pints. Plant-based and vegetarian diners have seasonal wood-roasted vegetable mains to choose from, but everyone should finish with the sticky toffee pudding.

Know Before You Go Tables fill quickly on weekends, making advance bookings through Resy a smart play, though bar seats often yield quick seating for walk-ins and neighborhood drop-ins. The dining room sits right on the 506 Carlton streetcar route near Gerrard Square with straightforward Green P and street parking in the area. Doors open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, while the restaurant remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.