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Toronto
East York
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Local Leaside

Casual Dining
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About

Local Leaside is a neighbourhood restaurant in East York with approachable dining and social atmosphere. It is useful for family meals, casual dates, and group outings.

Our Story

Local Leaside is a neighbourhood restaurant in East York with approachable dining and social atmosphere. It is useful for family meals, casual dates, and group outings.

Amenities & Features

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Best For

Weekend Brunch
Game Day Sports Viewing
Tuesday Night Trivia
Family Outings
Casual Date Night
After-Work Drinks

Why People Love It

  • ♥ Lively multi-level atmosphere with a heated rooftop patio for year-round sunset views
  • ♥ Consistently high-quality burgers and comfort food favorites
  • ♥ Exceptionally friendly and attentive service with a neighborhood vibe
  • ♥ Extensive selection of 20+ local craft beers on tap

Popular Menu Items

Deluxe Burger$26.50

Press Burgers

Gluten-Free Option Available
Signature
The LOCAL Burger$22.50

Press Burgers

Gluten-Free Option Available
Signature
Shrimp Dumplings$18.50

Starters

House-Made Veggie Burger$24.00

Press Burgers

VegetarianPlant Forward
Huevos Rancheros$19.00

Brunch

Vegetarian Option Available
Ahi Tuna Poke Rice Bowl$25.75

Mains

Gluten-Free Option Available
Cheese Perogies$13.75

Starters

Vegetarian
LOCAL Fried Chicken (LFC)$20.50

Starters

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Upcoming Events

Trivia TuesdaysEvery Tuesday · 7:00 PM

Hosted by Quizmaster Jess, featuring prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Reservations are recommended via Eventbrite.

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Known For

Patio
Brunch
Sports Bar
Family Friendly
Trivia
Happy Hour
Craft Beer
Burgers
Vegan Options
Vegetarian-Friendly
Gluten-Free Options
Casual Dining

Accessibility

The venue is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible seating on the main level, and an accessibility ramp. A wheelchair-accessible car park is also available on-site.

Parking

Free parking is provided in a dedicated lot, and free street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Transit

Accessible via TTC Bus 88 from St. Clair Station or bus routes from Eglinton and Donlands Stations. The restaurant is approximately a 6-minute walk south of the Eglinton Ave E and Laird Dr intersection.

Seasonal Note

The second-floor rooftop patio is enclosed with large windows that can be adjusted for the weather, providing year-round outdoor-style dining.

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Why Excitorama Recommends This

Recommended for users looking for casual dining experiences in East York, especially for family friendly, date night, group activity recommendations.

Vibe

Family Friendly; Date Night; Group Activity; Indoor/Outdoor

Tags

restaurants
casual dining
east york
toronto

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Details

Address

180 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V7

Hours

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Indoor/Outdoor
👨‍👩‍👧 Family
❤️ Date Night
👥 Groups
🧍 Solo