The Mugshot Tavern, Toronto, ON

Jim, a fella Gord went to high school with in the early 1970s, is in town from Victoria, BC, with his wife, Karen.  Jim and Gord haven't seen each other since the mid-1990s and they reconnected on Facebook.

We met them for brunch today at the Mugshot Tavern on Bloor Street W (just east of High Park),

Gord had the Trademen's Breakfast and swapped his toast for an English muffin.  He said it was really good and he'd get it again.

I ordered a burger (minus lettuce and onions).  It was a good hearty burger.  I was pleasantly surprised to discover two patties.  They were juicy and seemed to be made in-house rather than frozen.  The potato wedges were good too.  I'd get this again.

Mugshot Tavern, Toronto, ON

After our walk around High Park, Gord and I went to Mugshot Tavern (Bloor W/Parkside) for a late lunch/early supper. It opened about three months ago.


They have craft beer on tap. After walking around for a couple hours, our beer tasted good!


True to its name, there are pictures of celebrity mugshots on the walls. It was fun to figure out who they were. Recognize anyone?


This is on the door of the women's washroom.


This is on the door of the men's washroom.


We had the table by the window ... there's Gord.


We shared an order of Mac 'N' Cheese Fritters. They were good ... they could have used some bacon to liven them up, though.


We both got a pound of wings. Mine were with medium sauce (the sauce was tasty but more mild than medium) and Gord's were dusted with Cajun spice. We found them overcooked and dry ... maybe because they are "baked, fried and then sauteed". Plus they were small (there were 13 to a pound ... I'd rather less but bigger).


Our server was Chantal. She was funny and sarcastic and took good care of us.

I'd heard good things about this pub and was looking forward to checking it out. It was okay but I must say it didn't live up to my expectations.