Airport Eats – Apropos

Apropos is a unique cocktail bar located in Terminal 1 at Lester B. Pearson International Airport just outside of Toronto, Canada.  After checking in for my flight to Dallas, I had about 30 minutes to spare prior to boarding.  Not wanting to miss the call for boarding, I decided to have a quick bite to eat at Apropos.  Here is why.

Apropos

Location-wise, you couldn’t ask for a better spot.  Apropos is located right near Gates F62/63.  My flight was departing from F64, so it was the closest place to eat.  Furthermore, Apropos has two “locations” across from each other.  I call them locations, but really, Apropos has two main cocktail bars located across the hall from each other.  So if you are departing out of Gate F62, you have one Apropos located right in your section.  If you are departing out of Gate F63 – literally located right across from Gate F62 – then you have an Apropos located in your section, as well.  There is no need for you to leave your gate whatsoever, which is such a huge convenience for passengers who are running late, but still need to eat before takeoff.

Apropos - part Delicatessen/part Cocktail Bar

Each table at Apropos has their own iPad where you can order right off the menu and pay for your meal.  I opted for a Montreal smoked meat sandwich with chips and a can of Muskoka Cream Ale.  The Montreal smoked meat sandwich was wonderfully prepared with just the right amount of mustard.  However, I found the potato chips to be very underwhelming and extremely salty.  Regardless, the Muskoka Cream Ale really hit the spot with a rich amber colour with floral tones that was smooth and easy-going.  I actually had time for one more beer before boarding, and opted for a Samuel Adams Boston Lager.  This lager had a caramel sweetness balanced with distinct citrus and piney notes and a strong, smooth finish and mouthfeel.

Montreal smoked meat sandwich with chips & a Muskoka Cream Ale

If there is one highlight about Apropos, then it is the speed in which you are served.  Food-wise and drink-wise, you aren’t going to get nearly the same choices that you would at a full service airport restaurant or pub.  But, it sure beats going to a quick snack shop where the pre-packaged sandwiches may already be a day or two old.

Apropos

Pearson International Airport

Terminal 1 – After-Security (USA), Level 2 Gates, Near Gates F62/F63

Hours:  Seven days/week from 5am EST to Last Flight

Phone: 1-866-508-3558