#1,642 in Toronto. 28 Redditors across 44 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Queen West bar liked for its atmosphere and cocktails, especially the peanut butter espresso martini. Food praise centres on the spicy rigatoni and spicy shrimp. Often suggested as a spot for a good vibe.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.1Pizza8 RedditorsWorth trying
- Cocktails3 Redditors
- Wine2 Redditors
- Fries1 Redditor
- Pasta1 Redditor
- Pizza by the Slice1 Redditor
- Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Bar Poet for this vibe.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the only good spicy vodka pasta I had was at bar poet it was a spicy rigatoni and it was actually spicy and flavorful”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Queen st west has some good bar- bar poet, death & taxes and dirty laundry”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bar Poet — wood fired pizza, funky wine, fun interior (I’d sit at the bar personally)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “bar poet”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “you can try Bar Poet or Pigeon Cafe”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “i loved bar poet and cherrys high dive!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bar poet’s peanut butter espresso martini is great”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bar Poet has really good pizza.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bar Poet 3.5”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bar Poet at Queen and Dovercourt are amazing spots owned by the same people”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “We went to Bar Poet the other night and it was good, except for shared seating.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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