 he geek-chic decor of the dining room helps you forget about the car lots outside.
The Vibe
Unfortunately, both the uptown crowd and the downtown crew find this location a culinary Scarberia. More than once I went in search of the place, this strange little restaurant on Yonge near Eglinton, before I found it. Peeking in a place bearing the address, I saw a flickering TV and a couch. But beyond the couches, a hallway opens out into a large, lively backroom.
The Cuisine
This is food that went to art school, albeit, on the cheap. Dishes surprise, do odd tricks. Somehow, though, it all works--very, very well. A golden tomato soup sweet and comforting until a powerful green chili burn sneaks up on you. Pasta with a leek-flecked, cilantro-accented roasted pepper sauce: Chinese? Spanish? Enter into the spirit, and you'll find yourself gleefully playing "name that flavor."
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2088 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON 
6 Reader Reviews
I can not big this place up enough! The wait staff that has been a constant since 2004 really create a wonderful atmosphere! Perfect place to go in a group, Hard to find it, but once you do you wont regret it. The tapas stlye of ordering can be a bit confusing, but the ever rotating specialty meat entres along side the fantastic soups and starters make this an up-town darling.
StevieG's Rating: 4 Stars |
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The food is very good, no doubt, but with the tapas sized primi-secondi-pasta-carni menu set up, dinner gets pricey quickly. For $30/person (before tax/tip) I would like to not need seconds of their delicious artisan bread to feel satisfied. The best value if you're hungry is the main sized pasta, carbs are IN!
Mary's Rating: 3 Stars |
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April 22, 2002
Im going to keep it simple. I like this place. Food, drink, atmosphere. Its all good.
Jamey R's Rating: 3 Stars |
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May 4, 2002
I ate at 5doors down in April and although the food was very good, the service completely downplayed the food. Too Bad! At the end of the meal, we couldn't get the check until we all stood up and almost left without it! As a result of the delays with everything, we also had to pay extra for parking. Management just defended the waiter, kind of cold and rude.
Rachel Kim's Rating: 2 Stars |
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Fun and games, until someone complains! Service is poor, mostly due to rude waiters. Food is very good, but last time I went, half of our table's food was oversalted, to the point of having to send it back. Atmosphere is great; the restaurant is packed with suckers for punishment (i.e. people who think they don't deserve to be treated with respect when they go out to eat).
Christa's Rating: 1 Stars |
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I have been frequenting this flirtatious haunt for a while now, and LOVE the place, the ever-evolving menu, complimented with stellar soups keeps me coming back. Over the time I have been going have befriended the wait staff, and just love to feed off the energy in the place. Non-pretentiou, and up for it, great for an introduction and to warm up for an evening out. I will definitley be back.
Zanhoff's Rating: 4 Stars |
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Five Doors North |
2088 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
416-480-6234
Yonge And Eglinton
Eclectic
Coffee Shop
Mon. to Sat.: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
$$ (affordable)
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