Open today · 11:30am – 10pm | 1006 St Clair Ave W, Toronto | +1 647-344-1216

Mediterranean bistro · St. Clair West

Where the Mediterranean meets St. Clair.

Slow-braised lamb, handmade pasta and warm plates for sharing — a neighbourhood bistro built on honest cooking and generous hospitality.

Weekend brunch · Saturday & Sunday from 10am

A table set in the Barista & Chef dining room
Tonight’s pick Braised Lamb Shank Caramelized onion red wine demi, feta scalloped potatoes

Opening hours

Monday – Friday · 11:30am – 10pm

Saturday – Sunday · 10am – 10pm

Lunch plates by day, the full dinner menu by night.

Weekend Brunch

Sat – Sun from 10am

Eggs Benedict with house-cured ham and the brunch classics.

Private events

Birthdays, showers & dinners

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Plates on the table at Barista & Chef
10years on
St. Clair

Signature plates

The dishes our regulars come back for

N.Z. Rack of Lamb ★ 42.95

Pomegranate demi-glaze, feta scalloped potatoes

Braised Lamb Shank ★ 31.95

Caramelized onion red wine demi, feta scalloped potatoes

Rainbow Trout 29.95

Roasted potatoes, citrus salsa

Eggplant Parmigiana V★ 17.95

White cheddar, bread crumbs, basil, tomato sauce

Homemade Burger 22.95

Bacon, mushrooms, cheddar, caramelized onions, Caesar salad

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Baked in-house

Lakror, the Balkan pie

Thin hand-stretched layers baked until golden. Order a half to share, or a whole one for the table.

On the lunch & brunch menu →
Vegan Vegan Onion, tomato, peppers
Half 9.95Whole 15.95
Chef’s pick Beef Onion, tomato, peppers, eggplant
Half 12.95Whole 19.95
Vegetarian Spinach Feta cheese, yogurt, eggs
Half 10.95Whole 17.95
Green leather booths and a brick wall in the dining room

Our story

More than a meal — a place to linger

Barista & Chef was born from a simple ambition: to bring the warmth and generosity of Mediterranean hospitality to St. Clair West.

For over a decade, Hednor and Elton have cooked a menu that honours tradition and the best local produce — a place where families gather and neighbours stay for a second glass.

— Hednor & Elton

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Guest reviews

What our guests say

★★★★★
“The best hamburger I have ever had. The presentation could compete with any first-class restaurant, and the prices are reasonable.”
Marianne
★★★★★
“Fantastic food and classy but unpretentious service at great prices. The lamb shank is melt-in-your-mouth.”
Jonathan
★★★★★
“The best eggplant parmigiana I have ever had. This place is a gem — great food, great service.”
Viktoria Freeman

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1006 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON M6E 1A7

Monday – Friday11:30am – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday10am – 10pm
+1 647-344-1216info@baristandchef.ca