Cause & Effect Kitchen and Bar

Cause & Effect Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jordan

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This restaurant offered exceptional value for the food we received. We decided on Cause and Effect for a double birthday dinner. Just the two of us, we started with the bruschetta which was glazed with a balsamic vinaigrette which I definitely recommend. Although we ordered the Penne Alfredo with chicken, which must’ve been misheard because we received the Penne Pesto with chicken which was exceptional, so we decided not to tell our waitress. Besides that little slip up, the service was amazing and she kept bringing me refills on ice tea with no extra charge. After we filled up on Penne, our waitress surprised up with a free birthday funnel cake sticks with ice cream dessert. Although we were feeling a little full, we fought through and devoured the dessert. It was amazing. The ambience was quiet for most of the time, but there were a few kids running around causing a little ruckus. Overall, our visit was a great way to spend our birthdays and I 100% recommend this restaurant. Expect to pay around 30-40$ per person (portions are very worth the price).
   

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   Natasha

   Toronto1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was good but drinks and service were terrible. Ambiance similar to Swiss chalet.
   

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   Marissa

   Toronto1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Horrible customer service. Being scammed by waitress. Waitress stated to us that Belgium moon was apart of the $5 drafts. We got charged $10 for it. She proceeded to say “sorry if I said it was part of the deal, it was not part of the deal, I am sorry” upon further reading the bill we were also charged for truffle fries $12 that we did not order or receive. We also got up charged for $3 for adding ice cream to our funnel cake fries that comes with ice cream as stated on the menu. Waitress ARGUED with me that the menu is wrong and ice cream is not included despite it saying “with velvety ice cream” she refused to give us a proper refund, instead offered a gift card for $15. We were charged for a product we didn’t order/recieve, definitely manipulated with the draft beer pricing and also up charged for something that was included with the meal. We did not want a gift card as we are never returning. Due to being on a time restraint, and with the waitress straight up arguing with us over these over charges we opted to just leave.
   

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   Susan

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Everything was delicious. We had all apps. Loved the brussells sprouts
   

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   Loraine

   Toronto6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service and food were amazing! Our server was running the bar/dinner service by herself and still gave amazing customer service. She came by for several quality checks and refilled our beverages without us having to ask! She was very personable and made us feel like we've known her forever! On top of that, she gave us some really good recommendations for the menu. We will be back!
   

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   Twinkle

   Toronto2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food is good but service was poor. Had to wait for an hour to get our food.
   

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   Donna

   Unspecified10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Interesting mixed drinks. Friendly service. Had a different menu for Valentines
   

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   Terry

   Unspecified1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was slow but the food arrived hot and plentiful. Not a fan of matchstick fries with fish and chips. The Caesar salad was tasty but the bolognese was underwhelming even with extra meat. I have to say the kimchi and pork dumplings were quite good. It was a busy Valentines Day evening. I don't think the kitchen was prepared.
   

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   Matthew

   Toronto2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Took an hour to receive our appetizers and then another 50 minutes to receive our mains. Was on Valentine’s Day, 6:30pm reservation for 2 people. We didn’t leave until 8:50pm and had to cancel our 9:00 plans as it was too late to make it. I get some days are busier than others, but the service was horrible. There was no recognition on how long we had to wait. Maybe comp an app or our drinks or maybe apologize for the wait? None of that. We will not return.
   

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    Lisa

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Nice establishment, loved the menu choices and waitstaff was knowledgeable fast and friendly The nachos were ok but the bottom layer completely stuck to wax paper , sent them back to get a new order and they were the same , I guess that’s the way they are , won’t be ordering them again Other than that 👍🏻👍🏻
    

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