In 1980, when New Zealander Martin McSkimming opened Hemingway’s, Yorkville’s transformation from bohemian cultural hub and hippie centre to glamorous, upmarket neighbourhood had begun. Today, this Cumberland Street bar and restaurant is one of Yorkville’s premier meeting places. And Martin, a former chartered accountant, has outlasted many in one of Toronto’s most competitive neighbourhoods.
Martin remembers a time when people doubted he could last six months in the business. “But I know money,” he adds with a smile. “It was really tough for the first fifteen years. There was a lot of hard work. But in 2015 we celebrate our 35th anniversary.” Martin is now the sole owner of Hemingway’s and the land on which it was built.
Hemingway’s started with only one floor and one patio. It now has three bars, a dining room, a busy kitchen, approximately 80 staff in summer, 24 beers on tap, and four tremendous patios misted in summer and heated in winter. Hemingway’s is open every day of the year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The kitchen produces great food, including traditional favourites, salads, pastas and some New Zealand-inspired dishes. The restaurant’s Kiwi lamb burger, lamb chops and curried lamb are made from lamb sourced from Martin’s homeland. The Boston clam chowder has been on the menu from day one. A snack menu is also available from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Martin attributes his business’s fine reputation to good value for money, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, quality products, and valued and carefully selected staff. One of his employees, Alenka, who has been at Hemingway’s since 2002, describes the staff as “like a big family” and Martin agrees. “We all work together here. Look around and you can see.” The sous chef at Hemingway’s in 1980 is the head chef in 2014. Martin loves his staff.
Drink
House Wine – White, House Wine – Rosé, House Wine – Red, Bottled Wine – Whites , Bottled Wine – Reds, Bottled Wine – Champagne & Other
Ask your server for today’s chef creations
DAILY SOUP
Prepared fresh daily. Ask your server for today’s offering
OMELET OF THE DAY
Two farm fresh eggs and today’s fresh toppings whipped together in a delicious omelet.
Served with home fries and brown Texas toast. Available with “egg whites only”, ask your server
AVAILABLE SALAD DRESSINGS
Blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, oregano vinaigrette,
raspberry vinaigrette, creamy garlic or ranch
BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER
A Hemingway’s specialty for 34 years! Creamy and chunky, with tender clams and fresh vegetables
SPRING MIX
Crisp frisée, romaine, Boston, sundried cranberries, radicchio and red leaf lettuces, choice of dressing
CLASSIC CAESAR
Crispy Romaine lettuce, finely grated Parmesan cheese and lightly seasoned croutons tossed in our chef’s
classic dressing.
GREEK SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato chunks, thinly sliced cucumbers
and red onion, tossed in an oregano olive oil dressing
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Baby spinach, cubed avocado, mango, green onion and cilantro tossed in a homemade dressing of wasabi,
dill, rice vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice topped with fresh grilled Atlantic salmon and garnished with tomato
and strawberries. *Substitute tofu for the salmon at no additional cost
“OUT OF BOUNDS” CHICKEN SALAD
A tender, grilled chicken breast laid on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in our house raspberry vinaigrette and
sprinkled with sundried cranberries, feta cheese and spiced pecans.
*Substitute tofu for the chicken at no additional cost
BEET AND PEAR SALAD
Garden fresh roasted red and gold beets and poached pears with goat cheese, spiced pecans and spinach,
served with balsamic vinaigrette. *
All our egg dishes are served with home fries.
EGGS HEMINGWAY’S
Two soft poached farm fresh eggs served on a toasted English muffin, layered with Norwegian smoked ;Salmon and topped with our hollandaise sauce
EGGS BENEDICT
Two soft poached farm fresh eggs served on a toasted English muffin, layered with grilled peameal bacon and topped with our hollandaise sauce
OUTBACK BREAKFAST
Two eggs any style, brown Texas toast, choice of strip bacon, peameal bacon or English sausages
THE YORKVILLE OMELET -
Two egg omelet with spinach and cheddar cheese topped with sliced tomato and hollandaise sauce
CLASSIC EGGWICH
Fried egg with cheddar cheese, strip bacon and slices of tomato on a onion bun, served with home fries
French fries
Toast
Home fries-
English muffin
Onion Rings
Sautéed mushrooms
Tofu
One egg
Two eggs
Strip bacon, sausages, peameal bacon
Fresh fruit bow
One spicy Italian sausage
CHICKEN FINGERS
Lightly breaded slices of chicken breast served with barbeque sauce or our Chef’s own plum, ginger and
coriander sauce, served with our crispy French fries or fresh spring mix salad
NACHOSS
Smothered with cheddar and mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, with
sides of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
CALAMARI
Lightly battered baby squid, deep fried to a golden hue and offered with tzatziki and cocktail sauce
CHICKEN WINGS
Our jumbo wings served with crispy French fries and your choice of bbq. medium, hot, crazy hot, honey garlic,
sweet chili sauce, blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, or ranch. (2 choices with 1lb wings and 3 choices
with 2 lb wings)
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS
Crispy beer battered fillets of select Haddock with our fresh coleslaw, homemade tartar sauce and French
fries
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN WRAP
Strips of tender grilled chicken breast, sour cream, red onion, shredded lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese,
wrapped in a tortilla shell and served with choice of fries or fresh spring mix salad
All of our sandwiches and burgers are served with a choice of French fries or fresh mixed green salad with choice of
dressing. Substitute Caesar salad, daily soup or sweet potato fries for1.99. Substitute Caesar salad, daily soup or sweet potato fries for3.29
GRILLED CHEESE
A traditional favourite with cheddar cheese
MONTE CRISTO
Ham and Swiss cheese melted between grilled egg dipped bread served with a sprinkle of icing sugar
TRADITIONAL CLUBHOUSE
Grilled and sliced tender breast of chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato, layered on whole wheat toast with
mayonnaise on the side
PULLED PORK TACO
Pulled bbq. pork served with a delicious spicy corn relish and coleslaw in two flour tortillas
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BRIE AND APPLE -
Tender chicken breast with slices of Granny Smith apple and Brie cheese served in a wrap with mango
mayonnaise
CLASSIC CUMBERLAND BURGER
8 oz. of freshly ground beef, grilled to your liking, and garnished with a slice of tomato, onion, pickle and
lettuce, served on a lightly toasted egg bun
TURKEY BURGER
Seasoned ground turkey, grilled and garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a tasty avocado and
mango salsa, served on a lightly toasted 12 grain bun
KIWI LAMB BURGER
New Zealand ground spring lamb, grilled and served on a lightly toasted egg bun with goat cheese and mint
sauce, garnished with a slice of onion, tomato, lettuce and pickle
Dress any burger!
With sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, jalapenos, banana peppers or salsa
With a choice of goat cheese or blue cheese
with a choice of bacon, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella or feta
Ask your server for today’s chef creations
DAILY SOUP
Prepared fresh daily. Ask your server for today’s offering
SOUP & SANDWICH
Our sandwich of the day served with a bowl of our daily soup.
Substitute with our famous clam chowder for only $1.29
AVAILABLE SALAD DRESSINGS
Blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, oregano vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, creamy garlic or ranch
SOUP AND SALADS
A Hemingway’s specialty for 34 years! Creamy and chunky, with tender clams and fresh vegetable
SPRING MIX
Crisp frisée, romaine, Boston, radicchio and red leaf lettuces, sundried cranberries, shredded carrots,
tomatoes and cucumber with your choice of dressing
CLASSIC CAESAR
Crispy Romaine lettuce, finely grated Parmesan cheese and lightly seasoned croutons tossed in our chef’s
classic dressing.
THAI CHICKEN SALAD
Sliced, tender chicken breast, julienne mango, red pepper and cucumber tossed with romaine lettuce in a
Thai curry dressing, Garnished with roasted peanuts, fresh coriander and green onions
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Baby spinach, cubed avocado, mango, green onion and cilantro tossed in a homemade dressing of wasabi,
dill, rice vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice topped with fresh grilled Atlantic salmon and garnished with tomato
and strawberries. *Substitute tofu for salmon at no additional cost
“OUT OF BOUNDS” CHICKEN SALAD
A tender, grilled chicken breast laid on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in our house raspberry vinaigrette and
sprinkled with sundried cranberries, feta cheese and spiced pecans
*Substitute tofu for the chicken at no additional cost
BEET AND PEAR SALAD
Garden fresh
roasted red and gold
en
beets, poached pears, goat cheese and spiced pecans on a bed of
fresh
spinach, served with
our house
balsamic vinaigrette.
GREEK SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato chunks, thinly sliced cucumbers
and red onion, tossed in an oregano olive oil dressing
BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER
A Hemingway’s specialty for 34 years! Creamy and chunky, with tender clams and fresh vegetable
All of our burgers are served with a choice of French fries or fresh mixed green salad with choice of dressing.
Substitute Caesar salad, daily soup, sweet potato fries or onion rings for $1.99.
Substitute Greek salad or Clam Chowder for $3.29.
TURKEY BURGER
Seasoned ground turkey, grilled and garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a tasty avocado and
mango salsa, served on a lightly toasted 12 grain bun
KIWI LAMB BURGER
New Zealand ground spring lamb, grilled and served on a lightly toasted egg bun with goat cheese and mint
sauce, garnished with a slice of onion, tomato, lettuce and pickle. “Classic New Zealand flavour!
Dress any burger!
With a choice of goat cheese or blue cheese
With a choice of bacon, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella or feta
With sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, jalapenos, banana peppers or salsa
CLASSIC CUMBERLAND BURGER
freshly ground beef, grilled to your liking and garnished with a slice of tomato, onion, pickle and
lettuce, served on a lightly toasted egg bun
Vegetarian Option
Gluten-Free Option
Hemingway’s is open from 11am until 2am 365 days a year, including our rooftop patios!
A 17% service charge (before tax) will apply to parties of 8 or more
- Taxes not included -
CHICKEN FINGERS
Lightly breaded tender strips of chicken breast served with BBQ sauce or the Chef’s plum, ginger and
coriander sauce with a choice of French fries or mixed green salad
JERK CHICKEN BURRITO
Marinated jerk style chicken with pico de gallo, mixed cheese, rice, black beans, sour cream and guacamole
in a 12 inch soft tomato tortilla. Served with a side salad and nacho chips
BBQ. BACK RIBS
½ a rack of tender St. Louis style back ribs served with fresh coleslaw and French fries
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS
Crispy beer battered fillets of sselect Haddock with our homemadeselect Haddock with our homemadend French fries. “Our chef’s specialty!”
CALAMARI
Lightly battered baby squid, deep fried to a golden hue and offered with tzatziki and cocktail sauce.
“A forever favourite!
All of our sandwiches are served with a choice of French fries or fresh mixed green salad with choice of dressing.
Substitute Caesar salad, daily soup, sweet potato fries or onion rings for $1.99.
Substitute Greek salad or Clam Chowder for $3.29
TRADITIONAL CLUBHOUSE
Grilled, tender breast of chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato, layered on whole wheat toast and served with
mayonnaise on the side
PULLED PORK TACO
Pulled bbq. pork served with a delicious spicy corn relish and coleslaw in two flour tortillas
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BRIE AND APPLE
Tender chicken breast with slices of granny smith apple and brie cheese served in a wrap with mango
mayonnaise “A forever favourite!
KOREAN BBQ BEEF
Thinly sliced marinated beef with onion rings Swiss cheese and coleslaw served on a chibata bun
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN WRAP
Strips of tender chicken breast, sour cream, red onion, shredded lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese wrapped
in a tortilla shell
FISH TACO
Chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese with a Basa fillet served in warm soft tortillas
DAILY SPECIALS
Ask your server
DAILY SOUP
Prepared fresh daily. Ask your server for today’s offering
BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER
A Hemingway’s specialty for 34 years! Creamy and chunky, with tender clams and fresh vegetables
BRUSCHETTA ROSA
Fresh chopped tomatoes tossed in garlic, red onion, fresh basil and virgin olive oil set on sliced crustini
CALAMAR
Lightly battered squid fried until golden, served with tzatziki and cocktail sauce
TASTER
Warm pita and crunchy nacho chips served with homemade roasted beet hummus and spinach artichoke
dip, carrot sticks, celery sticks and feta on sliced cucumber topped with a sliver of red pepper
ESCARGOT
Half a dozen delicious escargot, baked in a garlic lemon butter herb sauce, sprinkled with parmesan cheese
SPRING MIX
Crisp frisée, romaine, Boston, radicchio and red leaf lettuces, sundried cranberries, shredded carrots,
tomatoes and cucumber with your choice of dressing
AVAILABLE SALAD DRESSINGS
Blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, oregano vinaigrette,
raspberry vinaigrette, creamy garlic or ranch
“OUT OF BOUNDS” CHICKEN SALAD
A tender, grilled chicken breast laid on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in our house raspberry vinaigrette and
sprinkled with sundried cranberries, feta cheese and spiced pecans. *Substitute tofu for the chicken at no additional cost
CLASSIC CAESAR
Crispy Romaine lettuce, finely grated Parmesan cheese and lightly seasoned croutons tossed in our chef’s
classic dressing*Enhance your salad with either Grilled Chicken Breast, Jerk Chicken or Tofu for $4.99
or Grilled Salmon Fillet for $5.99*
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Baby spinach, cubed avocado, mango, green onion and cilantro tossed in a homemade dressing of wasabi,
dill, rice vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice topped with fresh grilled Atlantic salmon and garnished with tomato
and strawberries. *Substitute tofu for the salmon at no additional cost
GREEK SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato chunks, thinly sliced cucumbers
and red onion, tossed in an oregano olive oil dressing. *Enhance your salad with either Grilled Chicken
Breast, Jerk Chicken or Tofu for $4.99 or Grilled Salmon Fillet for $5.99*
BEET AND PEAR SALAD
Garden fresh roasted red and gold beets and poached pears with goat cheese, spiced pecans and spinach,
served with balsamic vinaigrette. *Enhance your salad with either Choice of Grilled Chicken Breast, Jerk
Chicken or Tofu for $4.99 or Grilled Salmon Fillet for $5.99*
Substitute your side dishes with Sweet potato fries or Caesar salad for $1.99
Substitute your side dishes with Greek salad for $3.29 or Quinoa for $2.99
NEW YORK STRIPLOIN
A lean and tender hand cut New York striploin, grilled to your liking and served with steamed vegetables and
choice of potato
NEW ZEALAND SPRING LAMB CHOPS -
Three succulent New Zealand lamb chops grilled to your liking and served with an artichoke ratatouille and
honey mint gravy served with steamed vegetables and choice of potato
GRILLED SALMON
Atlantic salmon fillet drizzled with a mild lemon and sweet chili wasabi sauce served with steamed vegetables
and rice
ROSEMARY TROUT
Grilled fillet of Rainbow trout with rosemary spice, served with a cherry tomato sauce, your choice of potato
and vegetables of the day
Substitute your pasta or rice for “Gluten-Free” Penne for $2.99
HOUSE SMOKED CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE PASTA
Served with cherry tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, red onion and chili flakes tossed with fresh herbs, roasted
garlic and olive oil. Choose either a tomato or a pesto cream sauce
JAMBALAYA
Chunks of chicken breast, hot Italian sausage and jumbo shrimp with strips of red and green peppers, served
in a medley of rice and Creole sauce
Hemingway’s is open from 11am until 2am, 365 days a year, including our rooftop patios!
Our dinner menu is served every day between 5pm and midnight
A 17% service charge (before tax) will apply to parties of 8 or more
Taxes not included
STEAK AND FRITES
Our tender hand cut New York striploin, grilled to your liking and served with crispy shoestring fries
BBQ. BACK RIBS
A½ rack of tender St. Louis style back ribs served with fresh coleslaw and French fries
VEAL SCHNITZEL
A tender breaded choice veal, served with vegetables, choice of potato and a lemon wedge
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chunks of chicken in a smooth Indian curry sauce, served with mango chutney, steamed vegetables and rice
CURRIED LAMB
New Zealand spring lamb cubes in a Caribbean style coconut curry sauce, served with mango chutney,
steamed vegetables and rice
PAD THAI
Sautéed shrimp and chicken tossed with rice noodles, egg and cilantro in a spicy Thai sauce, sprinkled with
peanuts
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
Chicken cubes marinated in garlic, olive oil and oregano, grilled and served with tzatziki sauce and your
choice of Greek salad or vegetable rice and vegetables of the day.
FAMOUS FAJITAS
Hot flour tortillas accompanied by a sizzling platter of green and red peppers, sweet onions and a boat of
chopped ripe tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole,
served with your choice of regular, Cajun or teriyaki style.
NEW ZEALAND LAMB SHANK
Smothered in a mint gravy and served with vegetables and choice of potatoes
(choice of thin or whole wheat crust) *(for Gluten free crust add 3.00)
Boston Clam Chowder
Bruschetta
Vegetable Platter
Served with blue cheese and creamy garlic dips
Sirloin Bites
- wrapped in bacon
Dressed Burger
8 oz.of freshly ground beef on a lightly toasted bun
Kiwi Lamb Burger
New Zealand ground spring lamb on a bun with Goat cheese,
mint sauce and an onion tomato garnish
Poutine
Our famous crispy fries topped with Quebec cheese curds and
smothered in a homemade gravy
Bob’s Pizza
Pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onions and hot banana peppers
Bacon Artichoke Flat Bread -
Bacon, artichoke, cherry tomatos, red onion, mozzarella,
spinach and goat cheese
Margherita Pizza
Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
Perogies
Cheese and potato Perogies with sautéed onions, bacon bits
and sour cream, served with a side salad
Turkey Burger
Seasoned ground turkey burger, grilled and garnished with
lettuce and a tasty avocado and mango salsa on a lightly toasted
12 grain bun with fries or salad
Edamame Beans
With sesame dipping sauce (tossed in kosher salt optional)
French Fries
Our crowd pleasing fries, hot and crispy
Cajun Fries -
Prepared with hot Cajun spices and melted cheese
Onion Rings
Deep fried until golden brown
Potato Peels
Deep fried and served with a side of sour cream
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with a side of Cajun mayo
Chicken Fingers
Served with French fries and your choice of bbq, honey garlic,
hot, medium, honey mustard or plum ginger sauce
Chicken Wings
Our jumbo wings served with crispy French fries and your choice
of bbq, medium, hot, crazy hot, honey garlic, sweet chili sauce, ranch, honey mustard or blue cheese dressing. (2 choices for
1lb, 3 choices for 2lb)
Substitute your fries for celery & carrot sticks with ranch dip
Popcorn Shrimp
Spicy shrimp served with cocktail or sweet chili Thai sauce
Nachos
Smothered with cheddar and mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives,
green pepper and jalapeno peppers, with sides of guacamole,
salsa and sour cream,
Quesadillas -
Tortillas stuffed with melted cheese, tomatoes, onions, sweet
peppers, olives & jalapenos with sides of salsa & sour cream
Calamari
Served with tzatziki and cocktail sauce
Chili Chicken Flat Bread
Chicken, red pepper, mozzarella, cilantro, red onion and sweet
chili sauce
Crispy Baked Potato Skins
Served with melted cheese, bacon, green onions
and sour cream
Fish ‘n’ Chips
Beer-battered Haddock, crispy French fries, fresh coleslaw
& homemade tartar sauce
Taster
Warm pita and crunchy nacho chips served with
homemade roasted red beet hummus and
spinach artichoke dip, carrot, celery sticks, and
feta on sliced cucumber topped with a sliver of red
pepper
Classic Caesar Salad
Parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons tossed
in our classic dressingEnhance your salad with either Grilled Chicken For an extra sauce please add 49¢
For Guacamole add $1.49
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This is a really neat Aussie/Kiwi themed place I was introduced to on new years eve and it turned out to be great! The food was excellent quality for a pub and well prepared, as well as reasonably priced. Definitely a good spot to spend the evening with good friends.
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Hemingway’s in Yorkville is well known for its rooftop patio and daily drink deals. The patio, which seats 190 people, is covered and heated, so it’s open all-year round! While it’s located in Toronto’s chicest neighbourhood, Hemingway’s has some great deals on craft drinks that will have you coming back for more!
View this Smart ListThe one that started it all. Hemingway’s is home to one of the first all-seasons patios in Toronto. Located in the heart of Yorkville, Hemingway’s is an iconic pub that has one of the most lively patio scenes in Toronto. The patio is always packed, and is a nice break from the more formal restaurants located in the neighbourhood. Partially covered, the patio is fully licensed, which is good news considering it has 24 beers on tap.
View this Smart ListThe kiwis at Yorkville’s beloved watering hole really know how to celebrate the holidays. With turkey dinners, seasonal drink specials, and a love for groups of happy people, the folks at Hemingway’s will put you in the mood to celebrate the fraternity of all men and women. If you’re not a regular already, you will be before the season is over. Shopping bonus: since the two-storey storey spot is in the thick of Yorkville’s many stellar boutiques, it’s an ideal resting spot for your bag-laden hands.
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