Cafe La Gaffe

3.9 ( 563 reviews )
Checking... 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
24 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1, Canada
+1 416-596-2397

Cafe La Gaffe offers an inviting slice of France nestled in Toronto's Baldwin Street. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the cozy atmosphere highlighted by jazz and swing tunes that create a relaxed dining experience. Diners appreciate the fusion flair, with standout dishes like the renowned French onion soup receiving rave reviews for its robust flavors and comforting warmth. Guests like Sachi Pinzon remark on the charming decor and engaging service, making it a memorable stop for breakfast or brunch.

The menu features a delightful range, with items like the savory beef bourguignon and the crispy Croque Madame leaving patrons satisfied. Coffee and tea offerings further enhance the experience, complementing the hearty meals. Though some reviews mentioned minor service hiccups, the quality of the food consistently shines, prompting diners to forgive and return.

With a welcoming vibe and expertly crafted dishes, Cafe La Gaffe stands out as an exceptional dining destination for anyone seeking a taste of French cuisine in a quaint, friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss their creme brulee and grilled salmon, both of which are said to be absolute must-tries!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Cafe La Gaffe

Koakuma Kou
Jun 25,2025
Fabulous experience. The atmosphere here is very relaxed and friendly, I enjoy the jazz and swing music in an retro room... French Martini tastes full of kumquat and grapefruit aromas, with a giant caramelized sensation... so good. for me, the cuisine here is probably more of a fusion cuisine, worth to try :)
Sachi Pinzon
Jun 19,2025
My father and I were visiting Toronto and decided to try the little French cafe around the corner from where we were staying, and I gotta say, it was a highlight of our trip !! The service was wonderful as we were chatting up a storm with our server, and I loved getting a pretty view of the outside with all the cute local shops. It’s pretty small but the atmosphere was great and the decorations are so quaint and lovely. The food was amazing, my father had a standard egg and bacon breakfast platter while I had the French onion soup !! Best French onion soup I’ve ever had it was delicious !!!!!! The volume of the music was perfect, the most relaxing smooth jazz ever, and just an overall great spot to have breakfast or brunch before embarking on the beauties surrounding it. Definitely recommend !!!!! Oh and do please try the tea and coffee, it’s amazing
Mainer S
Jun 12,2025
The food was good and in the right amount. I enjoyed the beef bourguignon and creme brulee. My family member enjoyed the Croque Madame and French onion soup. The coffee was good. The staff automatically provided extra dishes and utensils that allowed the sharing of the soup and creme brulee. We have no complaints whatsoever.
Ivan Yushin
May 15,2025
It's a nice little restaurant on Baldwin Street. It's not a fancy place, but it has a great value. Good and quick service. Spicy PEI mussels can be cooked in no spicy way as per customer's request, and the dish is very good. The grilled salmon is a simple dish that requires a lot of mastery to overcome all the competition. The chef at Cafe Le Gaffe does that. The balsamic vinegar glaze really add interesting notes to the taste. Although, veggies on the side were exactly the same as for the steak. But you cannot anticipate different side dishes at such price range, thus, I'm OK with that. The steak was good as well as deserts - we had a Creme Brulee and a lemon cheesecake with refreshingly sour raspberry jam. I would highly recommend this place, especially for their grilled salmon and mussels
Colin Gruchy
May 2,2025
Servers are very nice, but they don't have a clue about service. It doesn't matter, because the food is so good that you can forgive the mediocre service. The Cabernet Merlot from Chile isn't bad. We were shocked it came in a 1.5L bottle for only 45. Guests from a table beside ours couldn't finish theirs so they gave us the leftovers? I had the rack of lamb. Superbly cooked. The creme brulee for dessert was perfect. I found the French onion soup a bit greasy. I have had better. We'll definitely come back.
Aya Eno
Apr 20,2025
Great French bistro! We really enjoyed the food and server was very friendly. Food was very good and casual dining experience was great. Will go back for other items on the menu.
Lea Labranche
Apr 16,2025
the french food is good and nice to discover, especially the escargots as a starter, mussels are good too for an affordable price. main dishes are generous. excellent service as well. You have to come for the kindness of the waitress, who will make sure you have perfect time. thank you all the team FP
Arthur Jin
Apr 5,2025
It's a pretty cozy place to have dinner if you're not in any rush. The french onion soup is delicious and the roasted duck was really good.

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