Indie Ale House

Ok so last time I went they nailed all the dishes-​except maybe that weird parmigiano-​sour chicken wing dish– not a fan but I was very impressed especially since the last two visits food was uneventful– I think they got new kitchen crew so that’s a good thing now

Their beer, which is brewed on site, is great and their food is fantastic! I had the spicy pizza and would gladly have it again. Definitely try the popcorn as well!

I’ve been meaning to come here for the longest time. Up until a few years ago, I thought the Junction was just too far! But now that I work by the Junction, I love exploring it!
Finally, I came with a friend to Indie post-​work and IT WAS BEER HEAVEN. They have the option of ordering a flight… which is my favorite because I love to sample as many new beers as possible! Also the menu looked great and the food all looked good. But I was in a drinks mood.
Really chill atmosphere and friendly staff. i cannot wait to come back both to dine in or just pick up some bottles!
So. Much. Yum.

This brewpub is my favourite! The space, food, beer top marks! While I’m not a big beer drinker there’s a great selection of beer on tap to try (10 – 15 on rotation). The $ 13 beer flight with 5 samplers was the way to go.
Food on the other hand blew me away! Yes it’s bar food but I would call this elevated. We ordered food for the table to share.
Fried Chicken– juicy and crispy served with both a sweet and savoury dip and a side of mac & cheese– Get this!
Flat bread– served warm with mixed olives and hummus
Mixed crowd mostly people in their mid 20 – 30’s and a couple young families earlier in the night.
I will definitely be back!

I enjoyed the selection of their own beers, particularly the Barnyard. Forked River’s Weendigo, one of their guest taps, was very popular at our table. It seems like their one-​offs go quickly and they have a lot of turnover. I wasn’t crazy about the pumpkin sour, but this is likely because I generally don’t enjoy sours or goses. We had hoped to try their carrot cake beer, but I was too slow. I heard it was nice. There are lots of great options.
Our server was very pleasant. He was flexible with our lactose-​intolerant friend and deftly offered a tasty substitution for her burger. We shared the fried chicken plate which was enormous and delicious.
We visited on an evening which was not too busy, and we found the ambiance quite cozy. It’s certainly a good place to bring a group. I’m eager to go back.

Yummy food and beer! Really nice and knowledgeable servers, great ambiance, wish we could have tried more of their beer and food. We ended up buying a few beers to go, one of them was the Farmhouse ale which wasn’t available on tap unfortunately but quite good. We will be back to try more!!!

One of my favourite burger places. Their burgers are spectacular. The desserts are small but amazing.
They also brew their own beer. A little too hoppy for my liking, but have some good ones. The broken hipster — my go to beer there, or wine.

Couldn’t ask for better food, service or beer. I was in town for 3 nights and ate here two of those nights. The popcorn is out of this world, actually tried all three flavors!!!

Love being able to see the brewery past the bar and shop in the take away store after we try the beers at dinner. The menu is very fatty but in a yummy way. Lots of pork belly, cheeses, fried stuff etc. My absolute favourite is the Bison & Belly burger. I have gotten it on the lettuce bun and it is quite a nice twist as it makes it crispy and refreshing but also a fatty kind of satisfying. A very interesting and delicious combination! I’ve tried all three of the salads and rather enjoyed all of them. The mussels are also yummy! Who would have ever thought to add bacon to mussels? Apparently Indie Ale House did. A little loud so don’t expect to have an intimate experience as you will be raising your voice a little to carry it to your dining partner.
Recommend the beer float. Great way to test out the beers without a whole pint commitment to each!

Came here for the first time on a Monday night to catch up with some friends. Very hipster décor with a good list of brew. Ordered the fried chicken and my wife had the duck pizza. The chicken blew me away. Crisp, tender and well flavored. Along with the ranch dip and the potato salad, I was in amazeballs country. The pizza was also good. The pineapple mixed with duck was a good combo. I think they cooked down the pineapple first since I didn’t find its sweetness to be over powering. Tried their Belgian wit and brown ale. Both were pretty good. The wheat beer is not so typical. It has a darker taste. It was a good night with good food and good company.

The first time I ventured into the Junction a couple of years back, I had my eyes on a few other places that I wanted to try out and saw the Indie Alehouse but didn’t think it was for me. This was my second visit in a month and a half, and I have to say I was really glad to have tried it out.
The food here is AWESOME and different. Over course of my two visits I have tried and shared a number of items on the menu with only one repeat… the fried chicken, a definite weakness of mine from time to time. Here it is served boneless, with light and dark meat and a trio of sauces should you so desire. As with all dishes I have seen and tried, the servings here are large and both times I gave taken food home.
In terms if starters, the different varieties of gourmet popcorn are great for sharing, and of course work well with the many in-​house brews. I have tried both the black truffle butter flavour and the white cheddar and rosemary flavour. Delish!
Other winners include the lobster roll and the house made pizzas.
Over the course of my two visits I have tried 3 of the in house brews, the Broken Hipster (wheat beer), the Punch Buggy (raspberry ale) and the Rabbit of Caerbannog (white IPA). The Broken Hipster is the go-to…but the Punch Buggy was different and very good.
Looking forward to going back, and will take more pics next time!

I’m a big fan of this large microbrewery (pardon the oxymoron).
The pub part is huge, with big wooden booths and massive menus. I can’t speak to their food treats, but the burgers and fries passing our table looked and smelled delicious. Naturally, their beers are flowing and rotating regularly, but they also have old time-​y sodas for folks on the wagon. Beyond this, their bottle shop of growlers is open at weird times and on holidays.
Thank you, Indie Ale House, you saved Canada Day.

Another lunch adventure led me to this place with a few of my homies. I’d like to say I am a fried chicken connoisseur, because I’ve tried some of the best in the US, like the famous Roscoe’s and Gussie’s. I’ve heard the word on the street is that the Indie Ale House Southern Fried Chicken is finger lickin’, so I put it to the test.
Imma start off by saying, damn this place looks good. From the exterior, to the interior, to the freaking font choices for their menu and signs, it screams Restoration Hardware ideal showroom! You can tell the owners made it rain, with the money they invested into this place. I can only imagine the possibilities if this place was converted into a lounge or club on the weekends.
Now for the main reason I came here, the fried chicken. Although I’m really a fan of «bone in» fried chicken, their chicken breast slices came out nice and crispy. The meat was as juicy as couture would have wanted it to be and the dipping sauces did not disappoint (only KFC’s honey mustard could compare). Each bite was like heaven being inserted into a chunk of deep fried chicken breast and only a waffle would complete this dish from the gods. Can you guys put a waffle and maple syrup alongside this dish? Pretty please with a stick of butter on top?
Thanks Indie Ale House, you’ve made my waist size go up, but my happiness meter go off the charts. Dirtybird look out son, you still my go to, but #southernfriedchicken!

After being here several times, I have to amend my previous review.
While service here is not exactly stellar, there is too much to love otherwise. Here is what I find noteworthy…
1. This place (along with The Hole in the Wall across the street) has helped transform the Junction into a funky place that is fun to live in or worth visiting often. The neighbourhood is reviving thanks in part to this place.
2. They make beer here, and it is great. You can get a flight or stick with their recommendations.
3. They have a take-​out station up front where you can pick up beer to go.
4. They don’t rest. While they keep favourites on draught, there are new beer offerings all the time.
5. This place is a legit place to eat. You can order standard pub-​type fare that is much better than standard pub-​type fare. In addition to delicious burgers and wings, they have excellent pizzas and salads as well. The BBQ duck pizza is one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The wings rock.
Finally, it is just a fun spot. They are not open super-​late, so make Indie Ale House a starting or mid-​point on your Junction night out.

We went to Indie Ale House on a Sunday night. The place has a nice and relaxed atmosphere. I was afraid it was going to be be too much on the hipster side, but I’m glad that it wasn’t.
We sat down and ordered the flight of beers which gave you small samples of five beers. Since there was two of us, we tried ten different beers at the suggestion of our server, who was very friendly. The selection of beers are from independent brewers and changes constantly. They’re very heavy on the IPA, which I’m not a fan of. But that’s really on me and not on them.
We ordered the the tuna tacos for appetizer and the bison and the side ribs burger as main. The tuna tacos were phenomenal, fresh tasting, and the shells were crunchy. The burgers were absolutely amazing. Definitely recommended.
Overall, I really recommend this place. Relaxed atmosphere, attentive servers, and quick service.

Gord and I like craft beer and have been wanting to check out the Indie Ale House for a while. We headed there for supper this evening.
They brew their own beer on site. There is a store there so you can take home some beer, teeshirts, glasses, etc.
I had a couple Takes Two to Mango. Gord was more adventurous and tried different ones.
Gord ordered Mac & Cheese with smoked pork hock, IPA and curds. He said it was delicious and he’d get it again. He scraped the bowl pretty clean. There were lots of chunks of pork!
I ordered Southern Fried Chicken with fries. The chicken was delicious! It was so tender and moist. And there was a lot of it! I would soooooo get it again! There was ranch and hot & honey mustard dipping sauces for the chicken. The dipping sauce for the fries was a mayo/​ketchup
It was quite busy when we left about 7ish.
We’ll be back!

Amazing gem in the Junction! Brews own beers, with rotating taps, and has a fulfilling menu options. Had the Cockpuncher and the Broken Hipster. Many seasonals also available, ask the waiter! Accessible after a few minutes walk from Downsview subway station. A little away from downtown and no patio available, but will definitely do a detour next time for the great variety of beers offered. Friendly staff, family friendly establishment while retaining its fun filled atmosphere.

Came here with my teammates after our ball hockey game nearby on a Monday night. This place was packed for a Monday but we still managed to get seated near the back, we did have around 12 people!
First thing that caught my eyes are the amount of beer they offer, I was told by the waiter they brew their own beer, so some of the beers on their menu are exclusive, I ordered the Rye So Sour beer and it was AMAZING! I never had a sour beer before but that beer was so delicious and easy to drink! For my main, i ordered their signature fried chicken. The chicken comes with a side and two dipping sauce. The chicken was fried to perfection! Nice and crispy on the outside but the inside was still so juicy and tender! Fried Chicken with a beer, that combo pretty much completes your protein recovery after a sport!
I will definitely be back again! Was such a great find in the neighborhood! Will for sure try their beer samples next time (they let you choose 5 beers off their menu and give you a sample of each to try!)

Bf and I LOVE Indie Ale House. It’s a cool, laid back spot that’s worth a special visit into the Junction for their quirky craft beer and ridiculously good food (we don’t live anywhere nearby, unfortunately).
I haven’t had this burger sent from heaven, made from angel’s tears, that everyone’s been raving about, but it’s absolutely next on my to-​eat list. I have had the INCREDIBLE Southern Fried Chicken. It’s absolutely to die for, crispy and succulent… I dare make the bold statement that it’s one of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Go on, try it and see if you can prove me wrong (and if you think you can, give me the name if the best!)
The chicken is served with a barely-​dressed potato salad. It was really nice, and not too rich. You have two awesome sauces: a cooling buttermilk ranch, and tangy hot & honey.
Surprisingly, IAH makes a killer roasted kale Caesar salad. Grab it and nosh with delight, as you indulge in their excellent beer.
Speaking of beer, there’s a regular changing list of various styles that’s unusual and intriguing. On my latest visit I had a tequila-​nuanced pale ale, and a blonde beer flavoured with mango and curry leaves (!!).
The ambiance is great, and it’s always packed. If you’re in the Junction, this is a must-​visit.

I second Mr. «GET THE BURGER.» I got the Bison & Belly Burger and HOLY SWEET JESUS. SO friggin good. Messy as hell because of how saucy and cheesy it was, but probably the best burger I’ve ever eaten. I got a side salad with it, which I didn’t think I’d much care for, but even that was delicious.
Although I’m not a huge beer drinker, I had to try something here. Our server gave my friend and I a quick rundown of the beers on tap, and I went with what he recommended for me, which was great.
The place filled up really quickly soon after we got there, so service wasn’t the most attentive, but the quality of the food and drinks more than made up for that. The bill for two of us (after tax and tip) was just over $ 60… I was expecting higher! I will definitely be back for that burger.