Location: 54 Dundas St E, Downtown Toronto (just east of Yonge)
Website: http://imperialpub.com/
Cuisine: dive bar/pub
Meal: snack
My thoughts:
I forgot to mention on my Les 3 Brasseurs / The 3 Brewers post on November 28 that as I was paying for my bill, I told our waitress that I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries. She responded, without even lowering her voice, "If you liked our fries, then you'll really like Imperial Pub's." I was surprised but happy that she divulged this information to me, especially when she works for what can be called a competitor.
From that day, I decided I just had to come here. I am a devoted sweet potato fries (aka SPF) lover, and I am determined to find the spiciest and crunchiest ones out there!
I was so determined that I came here on a whim by myself. I was meeting my friend MT for dinner at 6:30pm and had some time to kill, but I really didn't want to do unnecessary and additional damage to my wallet and ending up with a bunch of things I already have 10 of by 'window shopping' at the Eaton Centre. (For me, 'window shopping' always becomes actual shopping.)
The moment I stepped foot in the restaurant, I was overcome with self-doubt. It was dimly lit, kind of stingy-looking, and I don't think I saw 100% of the customers were male. I gulped, and bravely trotted on in, trying to keep in mind that I was doing this in the name of good food. In fact, I was on a mission.
Long story short, I totally do not regret coming here! After I got settled down at the bar, I started doing a crossword puzzle and no one bothered me. And the fries.. wow, they were so good! They were definitely better than Les 3 Brasseurs and were certainly giving Burger Stomper a run for their money! The fries were thick-cut, breaded and crispy. It came with a standard chipotle mayo dip. It was $5.95.
It kind of ruined my appetite for dinner with MT, but I'd choose this for dinner any day! Next time, I'd like to bring company with me though!
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