Stadt Cafe

1 Reviews on “Stadt Cafe”

• Jamie Sarner

  Stadt Cafe is a Junction restaurant located at 3011 Dundas Street West, very dedicated to organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, free-range, local, and sustainably produced food. From the German word for city, Stadt aims to reconnect city-dwellers with local farms for a good price, with the ultimate goal of creating an industry that is environmentally, ethically, and socially conscious.For the appetizer, we ordered VivaMexico! tortilla chips which come with four salsas including pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde, and guacamole. The corn chips themselves are organic, GMO-free from Alba Lisa. Although the salsa verde was clearly the best of the dips, the chips tasted bland like everyday supermarket brand tortilla chips when I was expecting something more authentic and flavourful.For the main course, I suggest the grass-raised organic beef with Spanish-inspired patatas bravas for a slice of what real meat tastes like.My friend really enjoyed her salad, especially the variety of ingredients and the ability to mix them in as she saw fit.Also, the cheesecake mousse was a treat! It had a wonderful creaminess that felt rich and decadent without being heavy. It was not exploding with flavour, something I found refreshing for a cheesecake actually since too many are pumped full of sugar. The cheese had a real chance to shine. Disappointing, however, was the choice of accompanying fresh berries. For an establishment that prides itself on local ingredients, the blueberries tasted like the large, bland greenhouse kind similar to the type found in supermarkets. In a city abundant with farmer’s markets full of fresh, tasty berries of all kinds right now, this seemed like a cop out. The harvest tart my company had had a pleasant pastry crust and the coulis on the side added an extra burst of sweetness.The most important point to take from Stadt Cafe is that sustainability works. Eating local doesn’t have to be a fad only for rich people. The pricepoint versus the food quality fits into any average budget. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to care about ethical consumerism, supporting local farmers, and the environment. These are people that care deeply about providing high-quality food and even more about sourcing that food to introduce urbanites to the delicious world outside the Toronto city limits. If you’re in the area, it’s worth it to stop in and see what Ontario farmers can do for your taste buds. jamiesarner.com

  November 16, 2017, 6:26 pm

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