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TOAST kitchen + bar is a restaurant and bar in the chic Rockridge neighborhood. At TOAST Chef Recca Boice, former sous chef of Zuni Cafe, prepares seasonal California cuisine with local + organic ingredients. Lunch, dinner, + cocktails are served by a friendly + knowledgeable staff. Menu items are paired with a carefully chosen selection of over 40 wines by the glass as well as a highly diverse bottled wine menu or specialty cocktails made from small production spirits.
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TOAST kitchen + bar is a restaurant and bar in the chic Rockridge neighborhood. At TOAST Chef Recca Boice, former sous chef of Zuni Cafe, prepares seasonal California cuisine with local + organic ingredients. Lunch, dinner, + cocktails are served by a friendly + knowledgeable staff. Menu items are paired with a carefully chosen selection of over 40 wines by the glass as well as a highly diverse bottled wine menu or specialty cocktails made from small production spirits.
125 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 125 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(57)
3 stars
(31)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(78)
- great for outdoor dining(77)
- fit for foodies(74)
- notable wine list(38)
- good for groups(28)
- hot spot(26)
TOAST Reviews List
Review 1 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like the addition of the new room with expanded space"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent, waiter was attentive. All and all, a great evening!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
when in Rockridge
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live in the East Bay, but rarely get to Rockridge. However, Toast will bring us back. Very friendly staff, great food (although small menu, likely changes frequently). Fab ambience, with large windows throughout and twinkly lights. Only sour note was the tables in the dining room, which are very crowded. We were there for a date night and decided to eat at the bar instead."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 4 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just all around great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, service, and the new diningroom is very nicely appointed. The lights hanging from the ceiling are beautiful. There were 4 of us at dinner and everybody loved each course and the service was impecable."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun new find. Great food. The chicken was outstanding."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot
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Review 6 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Taste Toast
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The first disappointment was that there were no beers on tap; the final was that the bread pudding tasted too fruity, like pane tone. In between, everything everything else was good. Our whiskey-based cocktails (modified Manhattans), appetizers, and main plates were tasty and attractive, albeit modestly sized. Our experience was what we expected at a restaurant known for small plates and wine."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty Toast
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The noise level inside was high so we sat on the patio which was far more pleasant. We were there for lunch and both the food and service were very good. I had hot tea which came in an open pot (i.e., no lid), so the tea became cool very quickly. I suggested to our server that they heat up the pots before brewing the tea and to use pots with lids. The server agreed and we talked about using tea cozies, which would add an interesting touch!
My lunch partner decided that her lunch was so delicious that she and her husband would go back there for dinner the following evening."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Toast has a pretty small menu, but my dish (braised pork shoulder) was quite tasty. My friend's pasta looked quite plain, but she liked it. Dessert (Boca Negra) was delicious, but I wish they had an espresso machine. However, I will definitely go back. The service was very good."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 9 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious and Fresh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed my meal here, which was all salads. Everything was very fresh and well orchestrated. The hibiscus, lime drink was amazing."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
could be great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, inconsistent service, too many kids. Outside area looked fun."
Dined on 5/28/2013
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Review 11 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot to meet with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been several times and each time have been impressed with the quality of the food. I appreciated that when our inside table was not quite ready on time that we were offered the option of either waiting a few minutes or sitting in the table being held for us outside. It's very noisy inside, so I do recommend sitting outside."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was delicious - lentil soup and salad. We sat outside and service was superb - even gave us blankets for our laps !"
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had lunch there with a friend and it was wonderful. Leila was our server and she had a great attitude and was there when we needed something without being pushy or intrusive. The food was excellent (pork meatball sandwich) and the cookies at the end were a perfect finish! I highly recommend this restaurant and will go there again soon!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Toast: Great Food, Great Fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The revamped Toast is really fun. We have eaten their twice in the past week. The tapas style plates filled with fresh fish, pork, outstanding meatball, tasty salads, unbelievably great almonds, and world-class desserts are all excellent. This place is a delight and is one that we'll keep coming back to..."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun at Toast
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Toast was exceptional, and I appreciated the ambience. The wine and cocktail list was very good, and our server was very knowledgeable about all the wines and helped our party make a fine selection. The only problem was the kitchen forgot one of the meals for our table, so one guest had to watch the rest of us eat while they made her food. The server explained they just moved to a new kitchen and they were working out the kinks. She bent over backwards to accommodate us for the error, and I am going to assume this will not be a regular mistake. When the food finally arrived, my friend proclaimed it was worth the wait and was very delicious."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
go for the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have visited Toast twice recently, and both times I was wowed by the food and the personable staff. Roast chicken and meatballs have been elevated to a superb level here. The yellowtail crudo with rhubarb and mint was both adventurous and unpretentious. Our servers were relaxed and real. The wine menu offers tastes as well as wines by the glass, to suit every need and every occasion. I hope Toast is around for a long time -- this lively restaurant is a wonderful addition to the Rockridge scene!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were told that there would be a special Mother's Day Brunch. Wrong. Same menu as dinner/lunch menu with the addition of one very weak egg dish. I took three Mothers for a special Day celebration and ended up a bit embarrassed. Grilled cheese sandwiches at 10AM?
This may be a great place for other occasions....just not today."
This may be a great place for other occasions....just not today."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 18 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food poor services
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I got there early when the restaurant was almost empty, and I was by myself. It took 15 minutes before anyone came by. It took an hour and a half for the whole dinner, and they ran out of the dessert I wanted (there were only 4 or so on the menu, and that took an amazingly long time to discover they didn't have it once I ordered it). Service was INCREDIBLY slow. Finally after a long wait between the appetizer and the entre, they apologized for the delay and offered bread. Which was then promptly followed by the entre. The food that I was able to eat was good, but the service was amazingly bad. And given the prices, pretty inexcusible. I haven't decided whether I will give it a second chance yet."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Off-day or normal operations?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My family & I dined here for Mother's Day and were truly surprised by the lack of thoughtfulness on the part of Toast. They opened two hours early for Mother's Day brunch, so we expected that they'd know what type of guest would be dining - kids and families. There was absolutely nothing kid-friendly about the experience - not many children I know would dive happily into an arugula salad. I believe they also just served their normal lunch menu (my husband was eating a chicken sandwich at 10 a.m.). They turned away a family without reservations, citing they were booked. The family went on OpenTable and booked a table for that exact moment., and were seated immediately/ There were about 10 other things that made us think: nobody here cares."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 20 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
2nd Time around.....A BIG NO!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well I must say that I was so impressed with TOAST the first time around that I suggested to a friend that we have lunch there...thinking I had found a neighborhood gem. This time was completely different, and not in a good way!!! First, I'll address the service, "TERRIBLE". This was not only embarrassing for the restaurant, but for me since I had suggested the place. Secondly, the food portions were skimpy and I sent my sandwich back to exchange the salad type and got it 20 minutes later. Probably because of the POOR SERVICE. Thirdly, it took forever to get someones attention to get the bill, and even longer to pay it. The server picked it up and it disappeared into the abyss. So to summarize, I won"t be recommending this place to anyone!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were excellent. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to work on the acoustics - on a busy night it is really hard to hear each other. Maybe put some sort of sound absorbers in the ceiling."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood wine bar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic place in all respects...except for noise!
The noise level is very difficult...when crowded, its impossible to talk to your friends!!"
The noise level is very difficult...when crowded, its impossible to talk to your friends!!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Organic with gluten gree options!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to Toast for a special dinner and our experience was excellent! The only downside, if you are looking for a romantic time, is that it was pretty loud (we were there at 7:30 on a Tuesday) and most of the tables are pretty close together. If you would like some more privacy, request a table against the wall.
But the food, drinks and service were all top notch. The food is mostly organic and all from scratch, and you can feel it! After a full meal of drinks, apps, entrees and dessert, we felt amazing and not bloated ;) And our server was attentive and always there when we needed her but not hovering at all.
Overall, highly recommended! And oh, I almost forgot, they offer Mariposa gluten free bread for their sandwiches - YUM!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 24 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent service, pleasant patio
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The two items noted in the title were the most memorable things about it. The menu items--largely upscale CA-cuisine bar bites--were fine and well-prepared, just not anything we hadn't seen before. We were even joking (before we were told the dessert options) about what the most stereotypical dessert items would be, and indeed we correctly guessed that a warm/flourless chocolate cake would be one of them. So if you're new to the area and haven't already had ten different versions of pate, arugula salad, olives, and so forth, or if you just want an evening of outdoor dining, it's worth checking out."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 25 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've eaten here several times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've eaten here several times and have always had great service. This time, after the waiter brought us our appetizers and cocktails, we enjoyed that course, but then sat with empty plates and glasses for over 30 minutes before he stopped by to even take our dinner order. When he did, I asked if I could see the wine list again, as I wanted to order something different with dinner. He never brought the list, and I had to ask the food runner for it when he brought my soup course.
We'll definitely be back. Hopefully this was just a fluke."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 26 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time at Toast and it won't be my last! The service was excellent and the food was just as good :) Loved the space....it's open and airy with great attention to the details. Will definitely go back for more!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 27 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
TOAST *just* short of a toast
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"TOAST is close to being a superior experience but a couple of small problems are holding it back. First, service is friendly and cheerful, but also slow verging on lackadaisical. It can't be totally blamed on the front of house because the kitchen isn't that snappy either. The food is good but not consistently inspired: the pork shoulder was terrific and the cocktails clever but the other courses and salads were adequate. Don't get me wrong: TOAST is not bad at all, but in Rockridge it faces serious competition and it doesn't shine by comparison. What does it want to be? If it's a wine bar with munchies, it needs more tapas and a mellower vibe. If it's a full-on Bay Area restaurant, it needs more focus and investment in menu and service."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2005
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Review 28 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a very expansive lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not a very expansive lunch menu. Overpriced for what you get. Much better down the street at Southie, but no outdoor seating."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 29 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great, comfortable neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great, comfortable neighborhood place. Small but excellent menu. Superb list of moderately priced but excellent wines."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 30 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the best chicken dish in the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the best chicken dish in the Bay Area!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 31 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They were very busy when we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They were very busy when we were there, so I understand that the service would be a little slow. The orders and drinks came out in reasonible time after ordering. However, our requests for water and bread seemed to be incredibly slow, even after asking multiple times. It's as if the person cutting the bread and refilling the water bottles took the night off and the wait staff had to do it when they got around to it."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 32 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for the first time with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for the first time with a friend and we loved it! Server was helpful with suggestions, food was fantastic, and great ambiance."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 33 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great brunch, very poor server
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our table was the second seated and yet our server took 10 min to greet us. Although the place filled up we continued to have to find our server for most steps of our meal.
We have not found this to be the case in prior visits so we blame it on our particular server. Management should do a better job of managing new staff.
Otherwise a great place that should do well."
We have not found this to be the case in prior visits so we blame it on our particular server. Management should do a better job of managing new staff.
Otherwise a great place that should do well."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2000
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 34 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Toast was fantastic! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Toast was fantastic! Great food. Wine list was super. Megan our waitress rocks!! We'll be going back for sure! Can't wait til the new dining room is ready."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 35 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place was great, though
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was great, though it did have plenty of yin and yang, good and bad. Our server was a tad unresponsive and forward, but the Manager was amazing. we asked for wine recommendations to pair with our dinner and he was informative and spot on. Food was great, when it was cooked. My chicken came out raw in the middle, but they took it back and recooked it, and it tasted great. all the apps, mains, and desserts were very tasty.
So it had it bumps, but I imagine it is a rare event.
Check it out."
So it had it bumps, but I imagine it is a rare event.
Check it out."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Toast had a fun menu with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Toast had a fun menu with lots of interesting small plates and main course options. Megan our server also played a key role in guiding us through a very nice evening of dining. The pork meatballs and asparagus with lentil salad both had nice kicks in their sauces which gave each dish a nice surprise finish. This should be a great destination once its dining room is opened."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were there for lunch. It
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there for lunch. It was quite pleasant but a bit expensive for a cup of soup and a small salad - both were tasty."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Great service. Great spot."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot
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Review 39 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was just ok. Not compelling.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just ok. Not compelling. Loud. Service was mediocre. All of our food was slow to come out at 7PM. Each of three entrees arrived at different times x different servers. Probably wouldn't choose this place again over other options."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 40 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were seated pretty promptly.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated pretty promptly. The place is small so no sitting around in the bar having drinks while you are waiting for your table. When we go seated we had a nice big table for four. We ordered plates and shared everything. Kind of noisy but not impossible to hear. The cauliflower was particularly good. We got olives and pate' for appetizers."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 41 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 42 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent California Cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good, honest thoughtfully composed food in the Chez Panisse & Zuni tradition. A limited menu with carefully constructed dishes of just-right size. The staff is knowledgeable and very attentive. The setting is rustic casual, but aesthetically considered."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 43 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food, Marginal Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The chocolate chip cookie that comes with the lunch was the high light. It was truly the best I've ever had, next to the one served at the Hilton at University of Pennsylvania, of all places. The decor is hip and cool. The service, however, better step up its game. My friend and I were the only table for a long time inside for lunch. Then another couple arrived. No server, not once, stopped by to see if we were okay during lunch. Not once. Not even a friendly check in. Every time we had to flag down the waiter, he seemed every so slightly annoyed. When they were at our table in the beginning to take our order, and at the end to deliver the check, they were pleasant enough (she much more than he!) But really people. This is not how it works."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 44 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
busy Sunday night. Small
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"busy Sunday night. Small plates were very good; mains (duck and braised pork) OK not great. Service friendly albeit a touch slow. A nice evening."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 45 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
too noisy! put up some curtains. D
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"too noisy! put up some curtains.
Drinks were a bit too expensive. I get the fact that they are artisan cocktails or whatever, but they weren't actually tasty enough to be worth $12."
Drinks were a bit too expensive. I get the fact that they are artisan cocktails or whatever, but they weren't actually tasty enough to be worth $12."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
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Review 46 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A group of 5 people met at
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A group of 5 people met at TOAST over wine and appetizers. We were all disappointed with appetizers choices. The kale dish was ok; but we didn't like other appetizers (we ordered one of each). Since TOAST is known as a drinks spot, it would certainly be better to have a better appetizer selection. Otherwise it was fine. A bit noisy however."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 47 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, very reasonable prices."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, even better drinks.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were so glad we finally tried this place! We came post-dinner, but ended up sampling some of the small plates and bar menu, which were excellent. Even better were the cocktails, which were masterfully made, as if someone had figured out exactly how much of each ingredient was needed to make the most sublime concoction possible!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had amazing service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had amazing service and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back. Great all the way around. A real neighborhood gem!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 50 for TOAST
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I found it to be way overpriced;
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I found it to be way overpriced; service was very good, and maybe that was why it was too expensive considering the quality of the food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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