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Café La Gaffe
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Café La Gaffe
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Phone Number
- 416-596-2397Primary
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Directions
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Website
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Phone Number
- 416-596-2397Primary
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Directions
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Website
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Details & Description
Restaurant type
- Bistro,
- Coffee Shop,
Cuisine type
- French,
- Italian,
Dishes
- Pizza,
- Pasta,
Features
- Extensive Wine List,
- Restaurant With Delivery Services,
- Restaurant With Bar,
Atmosphere
- Casual,
- Intimate,
Products and Services
- Daily Special,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Location
24 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L2
Useful Information
Meet the owner
One sign of a good restaurant is the quality of its staff. If they’ve been there a while, you know you’re entering an establishment that’s trusted and focused on delivering a great experience. And if you find a spot where a staff member thought so highly of it he wanted to buy it, like Nathan Arulappu did at Café la Gaffe, then even better.
Nathan started working at the restaurant and immediately fell in love with its ambiance, food selection, location and team atmosphere. So when the opportunity came up in 2004 to take a more active role in the business, he leapt at it.
“When I went to university, I worked here,” says Nathan. While most of us leave our university jobs behind when we graduate, Nathan was drawn so strongly to Café la Gaffe, it felt like home. His connection to his team is strengthened by the fact that he has maintained his original position in the kitchen, remaining hands-on preparing the food, instead of hiding away in the back.
His employees appreciate seeing him working alongside them, and they can see how invested he is in the restaurant. “We work together as a team,” says Nathan of the staff and owners at Café la Gaffe.
Menu & Prices
Appetizers MENU - Café La Gaffe
Soup du Jour
$7.00
French Onion Soup
Classic Onion Soup, Gruyere Gratin
$10.00
Green Salad
Crisp Greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette
$7.00
La Gaffe Bruschetta
Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$9.00
P.E.I. Mussels
Fresh Mussels wteamed with White Wine, Shallots in a Lemon Cream Sauce
$14.00
Salads
Nicoise Salad
Blackened Salmon Served on Mixed Greens, Black Olives, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Tomatoes, With a Boiled Egg and Potato Wedges
$17.00
Classic French Salad
Chicken and Tuna Served on Mixed Greens, Black Olives, Green Beans, Tomatoes, with a Boiled Egg and Potato Wedges
$16.50
Steak and Avocado Caesar Salad
Steak, Avocado, Mixed Greens, Walnuts, Cranberries in a Caesar Dressing
$18.00
Bocconcini Salad
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Bocconcini Cheese and Pesto Balsamic Dressing
$16.00
Entrees
Prise Du Jour
Catch of the Day
(MP)
Beef Bourgignon
Traditional Stew of Braised Beef in Red Wine With Onion, Garlic, Mushroom, Lardons, Carrots, Mini Potatoes and Herbs
$17.00
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Filet of Salmon with a Balsamic, Honey and Mustard Glaze, Served with Mashed Potato and Steamed Vegetables
$19.00
Sea Scallop Risotto
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served over Leeks, Mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese in a Cream Sauce
$21.00
Mushroom Chicken Penne
Chicken, Mushrooms, Spinach and Onion in a Marinara White Wine Cream Sauce
$16.00
Seafood Risotto
Black Tiger Shrimp, Bay Scallops, P.E.I. Mussels, Shallots, Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach in a Pesto Marinara Sauce
$17.00
Liver and Onion
Pan Seared Beef Liver, Onion and Bacon in a Red Wine Demi Glaze Sauce
$17.00
Pizzas and Sandwiches
Mediterranean Pizza
Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomato, Feta Cheese, and Tomato Sauce
$16.50
Chorizo Pizza
Acorean Chorizo,roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Emmental Cheese and Tomato Sauce
$16.50
Chevre Pizza
Quebec Goat Cheese, Sauteed Leeks, Sliced Tomato, Madras Curry Spices and Tomato Pesto Sauce
$17.00
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Seven Spices Salmon filet, Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper and Caper Mayo
$17.00
Chicken, Avocado and Brie Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Brie, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Aioli
$16.00
Steak Sandwich
Seared Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Aioli
$21.00
Avocat and Brie
Avocado, Brie, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Scallion Salsa and Pesto
$15.00
Appetizers MENU - Café La Gaffe
Soupe du Jour
$7.00
Garlic Bread
$7.00
Au Gratin Potatoes
$10.00
French Onion Soup
Beef Broth, Crostini, Emmental Swiss
$10.00
Curry Cream Escargots
Sautéed Escargots Simmered in a Madras Curry Cream Sauce
$12.00
Bruschetta
Marinated Roma Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Onion, Garlic, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan Cheese
$11.00
Grilled Calamari
Grilled Whole Calamari, Pesto Olive Oil Reduction
$16.00
Garlic Shrimp
Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp in a Garlic, White Wine & Pesto Sauce
$16.00
Spicy P.E.I. Mussels
Steamed Mussels, Tomato & Mixed Chilli Pepper Broth
$17.00
Coconut Curry Mussels
Steamed Mussels, Leek, Peppers, Diced Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Lemon Coconut Milk Sauce
$17.00
Pasta
Jumbo Shrimp Fettuccine
Shrimp, Mixed Peppers, Carrot, Zucchini, Pesto Cream Sauce
$21.00
Seafood Deluxe Linguine
Jumbo Scallops, Jumbo Shrimp, Artichoke, Diced Tomato, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce
$26.00
Angry Chicken Penne
Cajun Chicken, Mixed Peppers, Mushroom, Tomato Pesto Sauce
$21.00
Fruits de Mer Fettuccine
Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Diced Tomato, Spicy Tomato Sauce
$26.00
La Gaffe Salmon Penne
House-Spiced Salmon Fillet, Sweet Peppers, Diced Tomato, Coconut Curry Cream Sauce
$22.00
Risotto
Calamari Risotto
Grilled Calamari, Mixed Peppers, Mushrooms, White Wine Pesto Cream Sauce
$22.00
Seafood Risotto
Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Mussels, Leek, Diced Tomato, Spinach, Tomato Pesto Sauce
$23.00
Beet Risotto
Red Beet, Mushroom, Mixed Peppers, Carrot, Pesto Cream Sauce
$22.00
Chorizo Chicken Risotto
Chorizo, Chicken Breast, Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, Basil Tomato Sauce
$19.00
Paella
Shrimp, Mussels, Chorizo, Chicken Breast, Diced Carrot, Mushroom, Zucchini, Tomato Onion Broth
Mains
(Served with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables)
Roasted Duck Confit
Roasted Muscovy Duck, Pommery Mustard Cream Sauce
$30.00
La Gaffe Bouillabaisse
Chefs Selection of Fish, Mussels, Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp, Saffron Tuna Broth
$27.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Atlantic Salmon Filet, Balsamic Glaze
$25.00
Lobster, Shrimp & Tilapia
Grilled Tilapia Filet, Jumbo Shrimp, Lobster, Julienne Vegetables, Spinach, White Wine Cream Sauce on a Bed of Rice
$26.00
Butterfly Chicken
Breast, Mushroom & Pommery Mustard Cream Sauce
$23.00
Rack of Lamb
New Zealand Lamb, Balsamic, Mint & Maple Glaze
$29.00
Bleu Cheese Striploin
8oz Bleu Cheese Crusted Striploin Steak
$22.00
Top Sirloin
10oz Top Sirloin Steak, Mushroom Brandy Demi-Glace
$28.00
Land or Sea Mixed Grill
Chefs Daily Selection of Grilled Meats & Seafood
Appetizers MENU - Café La Gaffe
Soup du jour
Made with fresh ingredients daily
$6.00
Les Salades
Salade de Marche
A seasonal selection of vegetables and greens in house dressing
$10.00
Salade Maison
Mixed greens, maple walnuts, goat cheese, dried cranberries, honey balsamic vinaigrette
$12.00
Chevre et Pistaches
Pistachio & couscous encrusted medallion of goat cheese, mixed greens
$14.00
Brie et Lardons Fumes
Double smoked bacon, warm brie cheese, mixed greens, house vinaigrette
$14.00
Poulet a L'erable
Grlled chicken breast maple walnuts, and mixed greens
$14.00
Omelettes
Served with Salad, homefries & fruit
Artichoc
Sautéed Artichoke Hearts, Roma Tomato and Feta
$12.00
Vegetarian
Grilled vegetables & brie
$12.00
Quebec Chevre
Sauteed leeks & roasted red pepper
$12.00
Chorizo
Acorean chorizo, roasted red peppers and scallions
$12.00
Breakfast
Served with salad, homefries and fruit
Eggs Benedict
2 Poached eggs, toasted english muffin& hollandaise sauce:
Choices: Peameal Bacon, Florentine (Sauteed Spinach and Carmelized onions) or Natasha (smoked salmon, mixed peppers and leeks)
With Peameal Bacon
$13.00
WIth Florentine
$13.00
Natasha
$13.00
Breakfast La Gaffe
3 Peameal bacon slices, 2 eggs
$13.00
Farmer's Sausages
3 maple Calvados sausages, 3 eggs
$15.00
La Gaffe Big Breakfast
2 sausages, 2 slices peameal bacon, 3 eggs
$16.00
Steak and Eggs
Grilled filet mignon, 2 eggs
$16.00
Banana French Toast
Brioche bread, berry compote, maple syrop
$13.00
Pizza
Dennis
Grilled marinated chicken breast, hot peppers & jalapeno mix, caramelized onions, emmenthal cheese and tomato sauce
$15.00
Vegetarienne
Grilled mixed vegetables, mushrooms, pine nuts, brie, pesto
$14.50
Mediterranean:
Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, sundried tomato, feta cheese, & tomato sauce
$15.00
Chorizo
Acorean chorizo,roasted red peppers, caramalized onions, emmenthal cheese and tomato sauce
$15.00
Sandwiches
All pizzas and sandwiches are served with a mixed greens
Filet mignon:
Sauteed mushrooms, caramalized onion, roasted red pepper, horseraddish dijon
$15.00
Poulet Grille
Grilled marinated chicken breast, caramalized onions, roasted red pepper and chipotle ailoli
$14.00
Saumon Grille Cajun
Grilled cajun-spiced salmon fillet, sliced tomato, roasted red peppers, caper mayo
$14.00
Avocat et Brie
Avocado brie, tomato, cilantro, and scallion salsa, pesto
$13.50
Desserts MENU - Café La Gaffe
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Ghirardelli chocolate Wild Turkey bourbon and fresh pecans
All Desserts are made "in house"
Creme Brulee
An old recipe(circa 1885) from the Cooking journals of Claude Monet. Lemon Cheese Cake with a Raspberry Coulis New York,"deli" style cream cheese enchanced With a hint of citron and tart fresh raspberries
$7.45
Bourbon Chocolate Torte
served with vanilla ice cream
$7.45
Lemon Cheesecake
served with mixed berry compote
$7.45
Tiramasu
Khalua and Bailey's infused custard
$7.45
Tarte Tatin
Upside down pastry with carmalized apples
$7.45
Dessert Wines
Chateau loupiac 01
France
$35.00
Chateau roumieu(sauternes)01
$50.00
DIGESTIF
Courvoisier VSOP
$12.00
Martei XO
$24.00
PORT
Offley.LBV 00
$7.00
Graham's 10 tawny
$7.00
sandeman's
$7.00
Taylor fladgate
$7.00
warre's otima 10 years
BOURBON
Wild turkey
$7.00
Marker's mark
$8.00
Blanton's
$10.00
Knob creek
$10.00
Booker's
$12.00
SCOTTISH AND IRISH WHISKY
Lagavulin 16
$10.00
Macallan 12
$12.00
Talisker 10
$9.00
TE's bheng(gaelic whiskey)
$7.00
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