Now offering Delivery, call the restaurant to inquire!Located a short walk from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Cafe la Gaffe welcomes you to sample a wonderful French & Mediterranean fare with an extensive wine list. Parisian inspired décor with a grand wooden bar, Cafe La Gaffe is accented by a revolving display of local art. Enjoy a casual and relaxing meal on the outdoor or garden patio. Enjoy a weekend brunch and savor everything from omelets to eggs Benedict. Cafe la Gaffe continues to delight!more...See more text
One sign of a good restaurant is the quality of its staff. If they’ve been there a while, you know you’re entering an establishment that’s trusted and focused on delivering a great experience. And if you find a spot where a staff member thought so highly of it he wanted to buy it, like Nathan Arulappu did at Café la Gaffe, then even better.
Nathan started working at the restaurant and immediately fell in love with its ambiance, food selection, location and team atmosphere. So when the opportunity came up in 2004 to take a more active role in the business, he leapt at it.
“When I went to university, I worked here,” says Nathan. While most of us leave our university jobs behind when we graduate, Nathan was drawn so strongly to Café la Gaffe, it felt like home. His connection to his team is strengthened by the fact that he has maintained his original position in the kitchen, remaining hands-on preparing the food, instead of hiding away in the back.
His employees appreciate seeing him working alongside them, and they can see how invested he is in the restaurant. “We work together as a team,” says Nathan of the staff and owners at Café la Gaffe.
Acorean chorizo,roasted red peppers, caramalized onions, emmenthal cheese and tomato sauce
$15.00
Sandwiches
All pizzas and sandwiches are served with a mixed greens
Filet mignon:
Sauteed mushrooms, caramalized onion, roasted red pepper, horseraddish dijon
$15.00
Poulet Grille
Grilled marinated chicken breast, caramalized onions, roasted red pepper and chipotle ailoli
$14.00
Saumon Grille Cajun
Grilled cajun-spiced salmon fillet, sliced tomato, roasted red peppers, caper mayo
$14.00
Avocat et Brie
Avocado brie, tomato, cilantro, and scallion salsa, pesto
$13.50
Desserts MENU - Café La Gaffe
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Ghirardelli chocolate Wild Turkey bourbon and fresh pecans All Desserts are made "in house"
Creme Brulee
An old recipe(circa 1885) from the Cooking journals of Claude Monet. Lemon Cheese Cake with a Raspberry Coulis New York,"deli" style cream cheese enchanced With a hint of citron and tart fresh raspberries
This is very VERY good cafe/restaurant. Very cozy and simple French style atmosphere. Food is EXCELLENT !!! Place to meet friend and enjoy a goooooood meal or have a casual drink with few snacks. Very recommended.
Great food!
The Lamb Shank, the Chicken and pasta, the Risotto..ALL AMAZING!
A must visit.
I work close to this restaurant and my co-workers grab lunch from here once in awhile and each time I have been impressed.
The fact that we go for lunch..indicates the fast service.
The extension of the restaurant is..well imaginative.
I've been to Cafe la Gaffe several times, for both lunch and dinner, and I've never been disappointed. The food is delicious. I'm a vegetarian and have tried a few of their pizzas as well as their mushroom risotto, and all have been great. I've never had problems with the service (except for one silly incident where the waitress kept forgetting to bring me a tea bag for my tea). Overall, I find the place cozy and pleasant. The only issue is that their portions are huge and I always end up so full!
If I'm on Baldwin, I'm probably at Cafe le Gaffe...
If I'm on Baldwin, I'm probably at Cafe le Gaffe. End of story. It is a cozy little French restaurant that I fell in love with many years ago. Although I find the accompanying salad over-dressed, they're pizzas are great. Well layered with toppings, I've never had a bad experience.
Based on the lack of reviews you would think this...
Based on the lack of reviews you would think this place is a hidden gem. Fresh ingredients, interesting combinations, and an affordable wine list - what more could you ask for? The goat cheese pizza with madras curry spices sounds odd, but it's a wonderful combination.
