C'est What, Front Street East
36 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/toronto30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
C'est What is a downtown pub near Union Station that commenters repeatedly recommend for its beer selection. Patrons praise the local craft choices, cask ale and cozy room, and one calls it the city's best beer list. Food also gets positive mentions. Not everyone agrees it is a visitor destination: a critic prefers the city's breweries, another calls it overrated, and one visitor finds it feels empty when quiet.
Address
C’est What? Inc., 67 Front St E Downstairs, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer, Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Craft beer selection, Cask ale, Local taps
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BloodOk6235 in r/askTO · Mar 2025variety
Considers it the city's best beer list and an easy walk from Union Station.
- Recommendsu/CompetitivePirate401 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Says they have regularly chosen C'est What or Scotland Yard while living nearby; the food criticism concerns Bier Markt.
- Recommendsu/Own-Excuse3163 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Suggests it as an answer to the cozy-pub request, no detail given.
- Recommendsu/biblio_phobic in r/askTO · Mar 2025
Suggests C'est What over a brewery and recommends trying its local tap beers.
- Recommendsu/MaxInToronto in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Thinks C'est What makes a worthwhile stop.
- Recommendsu/gwelfguy in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Lists it as a 90s hangout and finds calling it an old people bar odd.
- Recommendsu/amw3000 in r/askTO · Mar 2025variety
Points to C'est What's tap list as having an excellent beer selection, though not a brewery.
- Recommendsu/Sunshinesonme1009 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025
Suggests trying it as a pub alternative to a dive.
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- Recommendsu/wbsmith200 in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Lists it among their midtown haunts.
- Recommendsu/Used-Gas-6525 in r/askTO · Mar 2025ambience
Describes a relaxed atmosphere and calls it a regular hangout.
- Recommendsu/MappyDay in r/askTO · Jun 2024variety
A good brewery alternative with many local craft beers, good food and other drink options.
- Recommendsu/JoEsMhOe in r/askTO · Apr 2026variety
Says C'est What has good beer choices, though a brewery visit may suit the friend better.
- Recommendsu/spellbunny in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Names it as a suggested spot.
- Recommendsu/synkronized1 in r/askTO · Mar 2025variety
Praises C'est What's beer choice and pleasant room, urging others to check it out.
- Recommendsu/Dinsdale55 in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Suggests this place with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/beef-supreme in r/askTO · Mar 2025variety
Notes C'est What is among the few local spots offering cask ale.
- Recommendsu/carameow007 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025variety
Praises its beer selection and pub food.
- Recommendsu/Nonamefound in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2026
Suggests this pub as a drinking spot to go to after eating at a burger place.
- Recommendsu/schmuff in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025ambience
Enthusiastically recommends it, saying it works in any season.
- Recommendsu/dudeonaride in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Suggests it as a pick, no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Zubamy in r/askTO · Mar 2025
Agrees with the C'est What suggestion and praises it as a good beer pick.
- Recommendsu/dandcodes in r/toronto · Dec 2024portion
Believes it still pours full-size pints, unlike the other places discussed.
- Recommendsu/Ramses3 in r/askTO · Nov 2026ambience
Top pick for a cosy seasonal drink; says the setting feels perfect and it has pool.
- Recommendsu/Bikes_Bocks_Rocks in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026taste
Calls C'est What the top downtown pick for food and beer selection together.
- Caveatu/throwawayTO420 in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Disagrees with the earlier suggestion, calling it overrated as a beer bar.
- Mixedu/crispywavefern in r/askTO · Mar 2025variety
Says C'est What has a strong tap list but seldom many sour options.
- Recommendsu/Canadave in r/askTO · Oct 2024variety
Calls these pubs strong for craft beer with carefully picked taps.
- Recommendsu/Spirited_Pilot_1756 in r/askTO · May 2024
Suggests it as a fitting option, noting its location near Union.
- Mixedu/saltybitchface in r/askTO · Nov 2026ambience
Notes it is mainly a beer bar, feels empty when quiet, but enjoyed dates there.
- Caveatu/Recoil42 in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Calls it a poor pick and weak as a German-style beer hall.
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