General Public Restaurant

Love this place! Don't miss out on their breakfast menu, especially their breakfast sandwich (which is topped with a hashbrown and silky delicious Red Leicester queso) and my favourite, their bruleed porridge. The porridge is totally unique to anything I've ever ordered in a restaurant and it's phenomenal! It's a must get. I've also had the masala eggs and can vouch they're also very good.

The restaurant is beautifully designed and decorated from top to bottom, down to every last detail. The service was also great! Can't wait to come back again soon.

Finally made our way to GP last night for dinner. Firstly, I am obsessed with the mascot and need them to sell merch - I would buy it all. Ambience was amazing though a little loud at times for table conversation (but just squished a little closer in our booth to solve the problem). The black cod as promised was the standout dish. We tried several of the cocktails and found they all had their own unique twist - I had a very hard time deciding each round. My only minor complaint is that all the meaty large plates were ice cold (steak and pork chop) not sure if that was the intention. Fries were also a must try based on the reviews I read and did not disappoint. Both desserts were exceptional and I would be remiss not to mention the bathroom lighting and decor. An earlier reviewer suggested bringing your phone to the bathroom for a must-have selfie - thank you random reviewer 🙏🏻

Wonderful restaurant! The happy hour burger was exceptional. Skate wing was seared perfectly. Flavour of the chicken bacon pie filling was not my cup of tea but the crust was nice’n flaky. English pudding was good, simple classic flavour. The lemon posset dessert exceeded expectations. Good meal overall with some interesting flavours. Our waitress was friendly & took great care responding to questions & feedback. Efficient service team. Beautiful space.

Arrived early, sat at the bar and had two fantastic mixed drinks. The bartender is personable and passionate about her profession. The wait staff was amazing and provided great service despite a packed restaurant. The oysters were fresh, the fries were incredible and the rest of the meal was good. The prices are on par with the TO food scene.

I stopped by General Public last Thursday, August 7, for their happy hour, and I’m so glad I did. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of wonderful.

First, the food, I ordered their burger and salt and vinegar french fries, and they were absolutely fantastic. The burger was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavour, while the fries were golden, crisp on the outside, and soft and fluffy in the inside. Seasoned just right. Simple classics, but executed at a level that makes you appreciate them all over again.

Our waiter, Fraser, deserves a special mention. He was incredibly lovely and attentive, always checking in at just the right moments without ever feeling intrusive. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our visit.

One thing I didn’t expect was how nostalgic the evening would feel. They were playing 50’s and 60’s music throughout the restaurant, and it instantly brought me back to Sundays with my late uncle, who would put on those same tunes while preparing family lunch. It was such a warm, comforting memory, and it added a special layer to the whole experience.

Thank you, General Public, for the amazing service, delicious food, and for unknowingly giving me a beautiful reminder of my uncle. Keep up the great work, I’ll definitely be back!

As a solo female traveler who loves indulging in Michelin star goodness this spot ended up on my must do list after chatting with some locals while I was at the Ace hotel. As a dairy free diner, I felt a bit restricted, but my server was fabulous in helping me navigate and include all options possible lol still honoring the chef’s intentions with the dish. She was incredible. Attentive, grounded, playful, knowledgeable, and fun. It’s been about a month since my trip, I believe her name was Kathee. The restaurant offered half portions on items to enable diners to sample more of the menu facilitating a fun little culinary adventure. Everything was flavorful and fabulous.

We came for a birthday celebration and had a great experience. Food was delicious. We loved every dish we had, but highly recommend the burger and the cod rosti. The cocktails were amazing as well. The food was on the expensive side, but that’s to be expected these days. Our server was also great; attentive but not overbearing whatsoever.