Catherine’s Collingwood Restaurant Reviews
Food scene
Cassie Mackell, known locally for her specialty cocktails, partnered with Filipino - Canadian chef Jeff Betran a two years ago to launch Lo Down. Jeff’s Asian inspired menu is augmented by Cassie’s inventive cocktails. The sweetness of the chicken in the Bulgogi bowl, a popular menu item, is offset by the citrusy flavor of the cilantro and crunch of fresh cucumber. The tequila in the Hotel Lobby cocktail is refreshingly balanced by fresh mint and lime. Take out is seamless, however, if you prefer to dine on the spacious patio or inside, the 90’s hip hop inspired music is festive.
Directions
Walk two blocks east on Third/Ontario Street, turn left ( north) on St. Marie Street for one block. You will see the library and the rainbow sidewalk. Cross the rainbow sidewalk and look for the black umbrellas to the right on the Lo Down patio.
32 locals recommend
Low Down
65 Simcoe StCassie Mackell, known locally for her specialty cocktails, partnered with Filipino - Canadian chef Jeff Betran a two years ago to launch Lo Down. Jeff’s Asian inspired menu is augmented by Cassie’s inventive cocktails. The sweetness of the chicken in the Bulgogi bowl, a popular menu item, is offset by the citrusy flavor of the cilantro and crunch of fresh cucumber. The tequila in the Hotel Lobby cocktail is refreshingly balanced by fresh mint and lime. Take out is seamless, however, if you prefer to dine on the spacious patio or inside, the 90’s hip hop inspired music is festive.
Directions
Walk two blocks east on Third/Ontario Street, turn left ( north) on St. Marie Street for one block. You will see the library and the rainbow sidewalk. Cross the rainbow sidewalk and look for the black umbrellas to the right on the Lo Down patio.
1858 Caesar Bar
158 Hurontario St246 Hurontario Street
As I sat sipping my Sumatra bean cold brew, I detected a delicious note of honey and orange and I was reminded of owner Bruce Zigman’s comment, “Summit Social House is about the coffee.”
Bruce tasted his first cup of coffee at age 29 and immediately fell madly in love with the beverage. His obsession leads him to source high-quality beans and to continuously monitor the techniques required to brew the perfect cup. This is reflected in the quality of Espresso, Americano, Filter, Cortado, Cappucino, Flat White, Latte, French Press, Aeropress, Frappuccino and Cold Brew offered at Summit Social House.
The coffee enhances the flavou r of the outstanding croissants, muffins, cookies and brownies that are baked and delivered daily by local artesian chefs.
Loco por el Asado, founded by Joseph Griffin and his Argentian wife Alejandra, provide savory empanadas. Vegan grilled cheese and Italian Ciabatta are teaming with flavor . Somehow, though, the most impressive menu item is one of the most basic classics – genuine Montreal bagels with lox. As my friend said “they are the real deal.”
Bruce, a seasoned Mountain bike racer, recently moved from Montreal with his family to inhale our fresh air and to pursue his passion for cycling and the cycling community. Not surprisingly then that Summit Social House patrons can also kick back with a post-ride pint brewed by fellow cycling community enthusiasts at Rally Beer Co. This new-to-the-craft-beer-scene brews specifically with post-workout recovery in mind, adding salts and black currants to restore electrolytes.
Collingwood can now boast that we have a cycling café!
Directions
Walk south 1 block on Pine Street to 4th Street, turn left on 4 th Street. You will be able to see the Blue Summit Social House sign from the corner of Pine and 4 th Streets
6 locals recommend
Summit Social House - Coffee & Bikes
246 Hurontario St
246 Hurontario Street
As I sat sipping my Sumatra bean cold brew, I detected a delicious note of honey and orange and I was reminded of owner Bruce Zigman’s comment, “Summit Social House is about the coffee.”
Bruce tasted his first cup of coffee at age 29 and immediately fell madly in love with the beverage. His obsession leads him to source high-quality beans and to continuously monitor the techniques required to brew the perfect cup. This is reflected in the quality of Espresso, Americano, Filter, Cortado, Cappucino, Flat White, Latte, French Press, Aeropress, Frappuccino and Cold Brew offered at Summit Social House.
The coffee enhances the flavou r of the outstanding croissants, muffins, cookies and brownies that are baked and delivered daily by local artesian chefs.
Loco por el Asado, founded by Joseph Griffin and his Argentian wife Alejandra, provide savory empanadas. Vegan grilled cheese and Italian Ciabatta are teaming with flavor . Somehow, though, the most impressive menu item is one of the most basic classics – genuine Montreal bagels with lox. As my friend said “they are the real deal.”
Bruce, a seasoned Mountain bike racer, recently moved from Montreal with his family to inhale our fresh air and to pursue his passion for cycling and the cycling community. Not surprisingly then that Summit Social House patrons can also kick back with a post-ride pint brewed by fellow cycling community enthusiasts at Rally Beer Co. This new-to-the-craft-beer-scene brews specifically with post-workout recovery in mind, adding salts and black currants to restore electrolytes.
Collingwood can now boast that we have a cycling café!
Directions
Walk south 1 block on Pine Street to 4th Street, turn left on 4 th Street. You will be able to see the Blue Summit Social House sign from the corner of Pine and 4 th Streets
The Tremont Cafe
100 Pine Stexcellent food
Sõl Kitchen
19 Hurontario Stvery good place for lunch