The Foundry 1872

3.9 ( 205 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
204 Garafraxa St S, Durham, ON N0G 1R0, Canada
+1 226-432-1872

Located in the heart of Durham, Ontario, The Foundry 1872 has garnered positive reviews for both its versatile ambiance and delightful cuisine. Guests appreciate the restaurant's adaptability, making it an ideal spot for casual lunches or intimate dinner dates. While some have experienced fluctuating service levels, many highlight exceptional staff, like Chris, who provide thoughtful menu recommendations.

The menu boasts a diverse range of dishes, with standout items including the Parmesan Chicken platter and the highly praised Whiskey Bacon Burger, noted as the best burger by one enthusiastic patron. Health-conscious diners will be pleased to find extensive gluten-free options, alongside classic favorites like fish and chips, all prepared with high-quality ingredients.

Additionally, patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere, complete with classic decor and a beautiful interior. The outdoor patio is a lovely aspect for those dining with pets, although dogs are not permitted inside. With glowing testimonials highlighting the delicious offerings and the owners' personal touches, such as complimentary desserts for special occasions, it’s clear that The Foundry 1872 is a must-visit dining destination.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Foundry 1872

Penny Schaefer
Jun 30,2025
The versatile, classic decor means that whether stopping here for lunch in your work clothes or looking for a date night with your special someone, you won't be out of place here. My server was a bit inattentive, but I noticed she seemed to be the exception. The garden salad with grilled chicken was ample and of the freshest ingredients. A treat of turtle cheesecake and coffee made lunch a celebration. I wished I had time to come back and try their other tempting desserts.
Renita Bauman
Jun 13,2025
The Foundry was an amazing experience all around. Our server, Chris, did an exceptional job of serving and giving us ideas of what's best on the menu. The Parmesan Chicken platter did not disappoint. Will definitely be back.
Wendy Kemp
Jun 11,2025
Emailed about gluten free options, response was very fast and well explained. We went mid afternoon so it was not busy. My Celiac husband had gluten free, I had regular fish and chips. Both were lightly battered and very good. The fries were also great. Service was quick and really friendly. We'll go back to try more of their extensive gluten free menu.
Ryan Connell
May 21,2025
Stopped by The Foundry 1872 for a 10 year anniversary celebration with my wife. The food was incredible, service was fantastic, food was out in no time. I had the Whiskey Bacon Burger, which is hands down the best burger. Our egg roll appetizer was excellent and we loved the fresh take on a classic. Rick and Nancy even brought us out a chocolate layered cake for our special occasion. Excellent spot . Excellent people. Thank you Rick and Nancy.
Angie Bellehumeur
May 1,2025
Excellent food and service by Tianna! We started with the vegetarian egg rolls, and had the chicken club sandwich and shrimp fajitas. I highly recommend checking this place out. We sat on the patio near the gate so we could tie our dog up (though dogs are not allowed inside the patio). Beautiful interior. Very clean and modern.
Jennifer Cook
Apr 10,2025
We had an excellent meal at The Foundry! The food was excellent and dispite the restaurant having every table taken, our food came out quickly. We had a hot dip as an app and had chicken & pasta and the fish and shrimp special with a side alpine salad...which was fantastic! I will get the salad next time for sure. Our waitress, Belle, was the icing on the cake! She is the best.
Ron Ferrer
Mar 29,2025
Had the pleasure of visiting the newest addition to Durham. For apps we ordered the Honey Garlic - Monster Roaster Wings & Signature Egg Rolls... the wings were cooked perfectly! Our main entrees we chose the Harvest Moon Medley (a bit spicy) and Hunter Style Chicken (chicken was not dry & the ragu was amazing). Thing to note.. everything tasted as if it was freshly made and not processed! Great job chef!! And for dessert we ordered both the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie (decadent) and the Molten Sticky Toffee Pudding (I’ll be ordering this again). Overall, we will definitely be coming back. The staff was amazing & the place looks great... a special shout out to our waitress, Kentaya, who was super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of despite how busy it got.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Mar 22,2025
Would highly recommend The Foundry's private event space. We booked the space for our staff get together. They have an excellent catering menu that we were able to tailor to our group and they set the space up beautifully to accommodate us!. We chose buffet style and the food was delightful. We can't say thanks enough to Chef Rick, Nancy and our server Mac!

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