Cool Hand Of A Girl — Restaurant in Toronto

I’ll try to make this as brief as possible.

First and foremost, I firmly believe the yuca fries they serve here are the best within a solid 5 k radius. I’ve gone to several restaurants around The Junction and Roncesvalles area and let me say, NONE of those fries taste, feel or smell as good as the ones they serve here at Cool Hand. These guys have clearly set the standards in that regard. And the Aioli sauce that comes with them… ufff (chef’s kiss). Every time I go there, if I order a sandwich you bet I’ll pay for those side fries.

My second favourite thing (and I’ll admit it’s not everyone’s preference) is the Purple Paradise drink (beetroot and ginger). If a fresh, mildly temperate Saturday morning had a taste, it would taste like Purple Paradise. Laugh all you want, I love this drink.

If you’re thinking about ordering a sandwich I have three real good ones for you; Cheddar Chutney, Tarragon Chicken or the Avocado Parmesan. I haven’t decided which is my favourite. Their bread selection is superb, the sizes are fair and the chef does an excellent job at making them taste delicious. At this point I just alternate between the three of them with every visit. Don’t forget the fries!

Last but not least, the service. I mean, I’m not even a couple of steps fully inside when they greet me and offer me a table. They’ll ask me about my day, answer all of my questions and won’t leave me waiting more than necessary. Love the theme. Love the music, love the staff.

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Fantastic little hole-in-the-wall neighborhood café! Admittedly, I do not always choose high quality ingredients and would often go for mainstream food options. However, this café proudly serves dishes made with high quality ingredients—and the difference in taste is amazing! They have everything from sandwiches to coffees to homemade treats. There’s something about the taste of each menu item that hits differently. Maybe it’s because—in addition to the ingredients—the customer service here is also great. The owner and staff really get to know you. I am new to the neighborhood and visited the restaurant one day. The next day, the owner remembered my name! Great food, great drinks, great people. This is a café you would want to go back to and...

I'm updating my review to 5 🌟! (Should have done this while ago.)

I love coming back and recommend the restaurant to anyone.

I started going to CHOAG in September 2024 and am happy to have a wonderful local neighborhood restaurant.

The food is aesthetically pleasing to look at, with fresh quality ingredients and yummy taste with a good portion. I suggest the hot sauce... real heat with depth 🥵; and try the slaw.

Every part of the restaurant is well done: the food, the drinks (love the cocktails and ginger beets for the morning after 😉), the smoothies, the art on the walls, the cleanliness, and the wonderful...