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    Aris Place

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    ARIS PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Really good cup of coffee!
    Sean N.

    Overall had a great breakfast. The staff was conscientious and polite when the atmosphere was quaint. It's like sitting in an old school restaurant it's a little bit dated but sort of fits the atmosphere. I had the Mega breakfast number one pancakes were light and fluffy eggs were made just to my liking overall good meal.

    Teena D.

    Gord and I had brunch today at Aris Place. We were driving around looking for a place to eat and it caught our eye. Gord ordered a Corned Beef and Cheese Omelette (it came with toast). He said it was delicious and he'd get it again. There was a lotta meat! I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Dinner with home fries rather than French fries. It was supposed to come with a Greek Salad but I passed on it since I'm not a fan. It came with garlic bread. The chicken was delicious ... it had a nice spice to it and was juicy and tender. The tzatziki was tasty. I was surprised that rice wasn't an option as a side ... that would have made this meal even better ... it seemed odd to have French fries or home fries with it. I'd get it again. We'll be back! Our server was friendly and efficient.

    Awesome cheeseburger!!
    T Money L.

    If you want a kick-ass cheeseburger and don't mind traveling to this part in the city, then this is it. Freshly grilled (aren't they all), thick juicy flavourfull patty cooked perfectly (not as easy as it sounds), fresh bun (trust me, many places mess this up too), served with excellent service, tucked on a busy and cozy street with various types of cafes and restaurants. Can't wait to go there again.

    Homemade peameal bacon burger. Delish!
    Peter W.

    Aris never tries to hide what it is. It's a classic diner style restaurant that has everything on the menu. The staff are extremely friendly and are always happy to have a chat. The food is exactly what you would expect. It's tasty, fresh and extremely cheap. I am a huge regular for dinner and also a breakfast after a big night. They constantly keep the coffee coming, the portions are huge and the beer is cheap! What more do you need! Aris is a Roncesvalles institution. If you haven't been, you're not a local!

    Yum!
    Darcy F.

    We were looking at a 40+ minute wait outside of The Ace so we decided to try Ari's next door. That wait time really worked in our favour. There was a table ready for us right away, the prices were low, the food and portions fantastic. The service was a little curt but warmed up nicely by the end. The kitchen staff were all super friendly and welcoming. They were really busy but we all got what we ordered, no problems there. My steak and eggs were cooked to perfection - rare and sunny side up. And the coffee was hot and strong. If you're in the area and looking for a proper brunch with no pretensions you can't go wrong.

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    Jina K.

    Not bad but nothing special. Normal expectable brunch. Average price average portion, average service.

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    Great neighborhood place for breakfast! Omelets and Pancakes were terrific. Ask Kasey about their speciality coffee -she's outstanding!!!

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    Great place, great food and great staff. Been going there for years and will continue to go.

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    Really decent food, excellent prices and great service. I feel the burgers need more flavour but the breakfast menu is really scrumptious..

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