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Black Dice Cafe

Bar

Eclectic pub mixing Japanese beers & sake with rockabilly decor that includes a vintage jukebox. People often mention cocktails, Japanese, sake, drinks, Great, great,


Address

1574 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T8, Canada

Website

www.instagram.com

Contact

+1 647-748-1574

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (312 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 7:30 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 7:30 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cocktails (13) Japanese (12) sake (10) drinks (7) Great (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Genevieve A. 6 months ago on Google • 748 reviews
    Charlotte treated me really well. She's not the stereotypical chatty friendly bartender and certainly has an edge to her when other customers ask "dumb questions" 😄 but she went over and above for me. I purchased a $15 tote bag and an ounce of $18 single malt whisky plus several games of pinball. Previous review: Cash only. 25 cent pinball game. Friendly staff. Tasty cocktails.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam M. 1 year ago on Google • 365 reviews
    Atmosphere galore. The sake mixed drinks are killer. Working juke box. Great place to just chill late night with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really sweet blend of Japanese kitsch and Americana 50s decor. As well as a selection of appropriately priced Japanese beers available apparently nowhere else in Canada. According to friendly little hideaway highly recommend if you're in the area stopping by for a oh yeah! There's a jukebox that works :-) :-)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alpha S. 6 months ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Cool joint, Japanese rockabilly bar. Have tons of sake infused cocktails and drinks. Not an expensive proposition. Unfortunately I went on a Sunday so very minimal creos and energy. Worth a look, when is the last time you saw a juke box?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay R. 5 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    A unique twist of a dive bar, with a Japanese Rock n Roll blend. They have a decent selection of Japanese beers and whiskey (along with other options). Small and intimate space perfect for catching up with friends over a drink or four. The jukebox has a great list of classic hits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben N. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Great intimate little spot for Japanese Whisky and cocktails. Bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable and the decor is enough reason to come on by. Just keep in mind it is a fairly smaller venue and it is CASH ONLY. ATM Downstairs charges a 4$ fee. I recommend coming here with 1-2 friends before heading out someplace!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eri M. 4 years ago on Google
    Small but super cozy bar offering delicious Sake cocktails. Bartender is very friendly and attentive. You can just ask a bartender how you feel and she could suggest a suitable cocktail - loved 'Geisha"! The location is also great, right on TTC, so no driving under influence/designated driver required.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim L. 5 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    I don’t think they have food so I gave it a five. This bar rocks. It’s a real bar run by cool people who don’t have an agenda other than maintaining a specific vibe in their establishment. And they’re totally doing it. Buy their swag - I picked up their record bag and it’s got the wicked leather jacket smoking kittens on it.

  • 5/5 Natalia M. 7 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    This bar is great! The cocktails are different from most places. The place is decorated in a fun well. Great to have a drink and talk to friends.

  • 4/5 Jan Tiffany P. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    A great place to chill and enjoy Japanese cocktail, whisky, and beer! I also like the cozy, retro vibes (juke box and wall décor). Giving 4 stars for being cash only.

  • 5/5 RMO 9 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Great bar and amazing drinks!! I love the sake negroni and the bartender was soo sweet and helpful for our first visit!I also had the sake amerreto and it was the perfect night cap !! Love this spot!

  • 5/5 Jon Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Japanese-inspired, sake cocktails focused drinks list. They even do mean improvised mocktails! Stacey is a rad server. Cash only.

  • 5/5 Ralph P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy, great bartenders, good music - tuck in for a yummy sake on draft or a beer 💙

  • 5/5 Christopher Reiche B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a really fun night. Enjoyed the atmosphere, the sake, and the pinball machine. Was fairly quiet on the Monday night we were there. Will definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 Mathilde B. 1 year ago on Google
    The mood of this place is really unique with a 50s aesthetic and Japanese drinks ! Really original cocktails menu !

  • 5/5 N N. 1 year ago on Google
    Creative and nuanced cocktails in a small space jam packed with eclectic art and objects. We enjoyed a Wednesday night out. The cocktails are light on booze but not too expensive so it’s a fair trade off.

  • 5/5 Yash S. 10 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    A very nice chill vibe! Great for a hangout with friends! The sake cocktails are a must try! A great range of drinks. The Asahi was just brilliant - nice, chilled and crisp. The atmosphere is amazing and so was Gordon who made some killer cocktails and talked a lot about Japan and how bars are setup there and also the secret behind the Asahi! Be mindful to carry Cash, as this is a Cash Only bar!

  • 5/5 Khalil D. 10 months ago on Google
    This place rocks! (in all possible ways!) Try some unique sake, have a beer, have some more sake, sip on a cocktail, finish off with some Japanese whisky... what else could you ask for!

  • 5/5 Victoria O. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good time here. Japanese cocktails and beer. Retro music juke box. Def gives a retro vibe and delish Japanese cocktails

  • 5/5 David J. L. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was friendly & quick. Drinks were reasonably priced with some unique Japanese themed options and atmosphere was good. They had a big table ready to go on the streetfront patio for a group of around 10 people.

  • 5/5 Aurelien D. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a very good time in this beautiful bar… the atmosphere is really unique, it’s like going back to the 60s… Ditto the bartender makes amazing drinks, very attentive. Loved my experience there !! I will be back.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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