Absolutely LOVEEEE this place. Amazing service, very attentive. Great food, and honestly just a cozy spot. Personally I always get eggs Sunday side up with peameal bacon. Absolutely delicious read more

Opened since 1975, Ari's place is a nice restaurant for a cheap and fast breakfast or lunch. It's a greasy spoon, with good service; no frills, but just good eats. Decor looks untouched since its opening which gives it that extra charm. It's like a warm hug on a cold day. read more

Aris Place - Cheese omelette - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Find good westside diners. This is the mission I've chosen to accept. This urgent pursuit brought me to Aris Place, and I'm sure glad it did. My wee one goes to school in this hood, and after drop off my partner and I snuck off for some greasy spoonin'. Though their lunch items sung to me off of the yuge plastic menus (helllllo diner poutine, I will be back), we opted for all day breakfasts. Fried tomatoes, eggs over easy with sausage and peameal breakfast sandwiches hit our table in record time, and they were devoured even faster. read more

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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. read more

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I've walked by Aris Place many many times but as a vegan was a bit hesitant to go in despite my love of the decour. It really has an old timey feel to it that seems like a period piece could be shot in. So when friends from out of town came by and wanted to hit up the closest breakfast spot I finally had a check it out for myself. Now I will say that this place is not the best place to find yourself if you want to eat and you are vegan but you will be able to get yourself something. The staff were friendly and it was clean and spacious. If you are looking for a greasy spoon with aesthetic value Aris fits the bill. read more

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. read more

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

Being new to the area, I have been venturing out to explore some of the tastes of Roncy....popped into Aris Place once for breakfast and now love it...nice people, great breakfast food and very reasonable. Great coffee as well. read more

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

Although I have lived in the west end of the city for many years, I was only introduced to this place a few months ago. Basic diner with breakfast, burgers and club sandwiches but it is always good. I have been back now 4 times. If you go ask for gravy for your fries - homemade and very tasty. read more

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. read more

Aris Place - Awesome cheeseburger!! - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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! read more

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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. read more

Aris Place - Yum! - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What do you expect from this place? I'll tell you what I expect : a greasy, satisfying breakfast and a cheap ass greek salad subbed in on the side for a bit extra. Guess what? This place always delivers. We eat breakfast here every couple of months and it's the one place we can both agree on all the time when the thought comes up. Been coming here for nearly a decade and haven't been disappointed in the outcome yet. You're not gonna get a great 'healthy' meal here, nor should you expect it going in. Enjoy it for what it is. read more

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

Aris Place - Brunch - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The mega breakfast is the perfect amount of food and everything you always want. The only thing that I would suggest is to ask for your home fries crispy. They were a little bit soggy. Don't let the outside fool you. This place is the perfect greasy spoon. read more

Aris Is open again! And mercifully the only update seems to be a fresh paint job and new flooring. Still the same old great Roncy Diner with the same menu and prices. read more

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Came here for the first time and everything was great from the service to the pancakes. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food that you get. I've always been fond of the kind of breakfast spots that have a nice homey vibe and don't cost you an arm and a leg for a good stack of pancakes. I will definitely make this one of my go to spots in the future read more

Food is good as you would expect, but our waitress was exceptional. Would definitely come back. And they have espresso which is rare for a diner. read more

Love having brunch in this place. Friendly, simple, no pretenders, it is a neighbourhood eatery and I hope It stays Like this forever. read more

The place is reminiscent of a road dinner along some stretch of town line road. Yet, I find myself making a trek down here at least once a week for my fill of comfort food. Interesting collection of people, competent and friendly staff, reasonable prices and simple, consistent food is what you can expect from this local greasy-spoon. The souvlaki on a bun and homemade banquet burger are my top picks and you get excellent value with the breakfast choices. Bonus marks for always being warm, having the daily paper and being able to get up and pay instead of flagging down a waitress for the bill. read more

Since Mitzi's turned into "The Sister" - this might be my new destination for greasy brunch fare. The prices are beyond reasonable, it is chock full of comforting straight-up, nothing fancy food. It is so lovely to just be able to walk up & pay your tab when you're done with your toast, paper & coffee. Straight-up diner with friendly service. read more

Awesome beyond belief!! I love this place soooo much!! The staff is always friendly, accommodating and ready for a laugh. Everything on the menu is delicious. My favorites are the double pork chop dinner, oh so charred and tasty. Then the Chicken Souvlaki Dinner with its charred goodness along with a side of fries (extra tzatziki for them) and a greek salad w/ feta to DIE for.... Oh my Aris dreams you do me well, when I am not in Toronto to enjoy your delicious fare. Thanks Guys!!! read more

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

Probably the best cheap eats place on Roncesvalles, where you can actually go in sit and eat with someone else for under $20. Burgers are good, not great. Fries and onion rings usually tasty. Large high definition television in the back, and a couple smaller televisions scattered around. Looks like it could be a good place to come with a group looking to eat cheap as well. Service is friendly, and it's a very homey feeling. Deserving of a four star rating for being good, friendly and one of the few places to actually eat for really cheap on Roncesvalles. No gourmet burgers, and no gourmet prices. Simple. read more

Aris Place is good for an average, greasy spoon breakfast. The prices are average, as is the service. Note a few things... 1. Coffee is "included" in many meals, but refills of coffee are not. If you refill coffee, you pay for it. This is a strange bit of pricing strategy. 2. The home fries and the peameal bacon are very good. The French Toast, made from plain white bread, is usually short of eggs. 3. Pay at the counter after the meal. Usually your ticket is at the cash. They do not take American Express. read more

This is a great place to stop into and grab a delicious and inexpensive breakfast - especially before 11am because it's even cheaper! bacon & eggs, over easy, brown toast and coffee. please and thank you. I try and make it out just about every weekend to enjoy GREAT bacon. When the in-laws were in town they were brought here and enjoyed the breakfast (read: bacon) so much that we went there every day that they were in town. I haven't really had anything on the menu other than their breakfast, which as far as I'm concerned is as good as it gets for a classic greasy spoon breakfast. Also, the weekend staff is pretty choice. There is one waitress there who rules so much that my girlfriend asked her what section she works on which days to ensure that she would serve is. She was stoked and not creeped out which was awesome. read more

9:40 on a Monday morning. Veggie omelet was just OK, whole wheat toast was that Wonder brown stuff, and the home fries were fried on a grill or in oil that was old or rancid. I didn't have any bacon, so I can't comment, but Daniel F. seems to know his bacon, so I'd take his word. Coffee was decent diner fare. read more

I live just around the corner, and eat here fairly often. Discovered the place while on a visit here prior to moving to the area, and remembered it well before coming here. The prices are right, and the breakfast is awesome! The servers are always in a good mood and talkative. The food always comes very quickly, and I'm always pleasantly surprised at how low the bill is, especially compared to some other joints in the area. Roncesvalles can be really expensive, but this comfortable little restaurant seems to push back against the hipster idealism of the area, leading to a cozy atmosphere and delicious food! Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

First time in the area and Yelp pointed us to this place for a quick breakfast, among others in the area. What was the deciding factor? Simple, the affordable price! Plus with 4 kids it needed to be cheap but with substance. As soon we walked in we were greeted with a smile from the gentleman behind the counter. The food was mediocre but the service was fast and the waitress Carla was attentive and witty. Will there be a repeat performance? I won't go out of my way cause it's far from me, but if I'm in the area, definitely. If not for the food but the fast service and friendly atmosphere. read more

Aris Place - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

"Mega breakfast" the best breakfast ever !!! I also come some afternoons and I eat their hamburgers that are awesome as well ! I recommend this place the guys in the kitchen are very kind and cook delicious :D read more

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- 80s decor diner with your standard breakfast, BLTs, and souvlaki dinners available. - it's easy to mess up classic diner food - and ari's keeps it classy :) - nothing that special about it, but if you're looking for a greasy spoon type breakfast for 5 to 7 dollars... ari's is your joint. read more

Came here for an early breakfast during the long weekend. One of my favourite local breakfast joints when I'm in Toronto. Nothing like a giant plate of bacon and eggs to get your day going especially on a long weekend. The place is always packed which tells you the story right there read more

It's a diner. The food is good, and is served up fast. The servers are fast and are nice. A good place for bacon & eggs. It fills up fast on weekend mornings. Prices are good. A good place to eat. read more

When I went there I ordered the Philly cheese steak ... found to be more like a beef on a bun..the beef was not chopped down but more sliced and very salty...then I tried a few fries from my friends plate and the gravy was way too salty. read more

I've been here twice. The first time was quite a while ago and I don't remember what I ordered so I can't be much help on the taste diversity of the menu. But this afternoon I ordered a veggie burger and french fries and I was very disappointed. The french fries are your standard, run of the mill, frozen-flash fried thick potato rectangles.. No seasoning, no greasiness, just dry. As for the burger.. I know a lot of you are thinking "of course it tasted like cardboard, it's a veggie burger" but I'd like to believe that as vegetarianism isn't an unusual choice by 2016 that restaurants would put a little more effort into the meatless food they are offering. It was very dry and very flavourless and left my tummy a little queasy. I didn't finish the burger, which is something I NEVER do, and the waitress sort of scolded me, as if I was her 7 year old daughter refusing to eat her vegetables. The service was fast though i'll give them that. I'm kind of surprised by the amount of positive reviews to be honest. Looking around the restaurant I didn't see a dish that looked particularly favouring. I get the impression though that Aris is home to mostly locals that have gone here for years. I hope those loyal customers step out of their comfort zones and see what else Parkdale has to offer for food. I would have rather had a burger from Mcdonalds. Sorry Aris. read more

We had breakfast here, all in all I'd say "not bad." Service was fast and friendly, prices are reasonable. My wife had the Western sandwich and I had waffles with strawberry on top and a side of sausages; we both thought our food was okay. The strawberry topping tasted like it was from a can, the sausages were decent. read more

Been coming here since 1997. Favorite diner in the entire city. Friendly ownership and staff and the guys in kitchen are always cooking up some of the best diner food in Toronto! Breakfast is always a must-have meal but if you are in the mood for something more hearty, the club sandwich and banquet burger are also delicious options! Amazing price and great location! Love you guys! read more

Aris is another good place to get a cheap 'n' greasy breakfast on Roncesvalles. Sadly, long-established places like this are becoming rarer on Roncies, especially after the disappearance of the very-similar Red Flame not too long ago. Started by a Greek family (not, as with many places around here, by a Polish one), Aris Place is nevertheless focused more on standard greasy-spoon fare, like burgers, steak and eggs, and stuff like that. Not haute cuisine, and certainly not a flashy place, but the value is excellent and great if you're a fan of heart-clogging classics. read more

Aris Place - a bicycle parked in front of the restaurant - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Typical open kitchen greasy spoon. The food isn't mind blowing and it isn't bad. Everything exactly what you would expect from the place: 30 year decor, line cooks, and average food. Except for the bathrooms which have been freshly renovated and are immaculate. read more