Don't Tell Dad

Don't Tell Dad is a neighbourhood bakery and restaurant on Lonsdale Road in Queen's Park created by founder Daniel Land as a place for locals to gather. The business combines a bakery and coffee offering with an on-site restaurant programme, and Head Baker Keren Sternberg brings technical skill and creativity to the bakery. The venue is noted by the Michelin Guide (Selected) and offers an eclectic wine list with serious cellar bottles alongside great-value wines on tap. The dining room features open kitchens and a lively bar with counter seating as well as table seating; service is described as charming and the space projects a friendly neighbourhood vibe. The operation maintains a relaxed, welcoming ethos summed up as "everyone’s welcome and anything goes." The kitchen serves evolving seasonal menus of modern French and British dishes built for big flavours using carefully sourced ingredients. Head Chef Luke Frankie, a Queen's Park native, champions a 'no-fuss, proper cooking' approach. Specialities include sourdough bread, sweet and savoury pastries, creative daily sandwiches, proper coffee and seasonal modern French and British dishes.