They let me order poutine at breakfast, so I was happy. On a Saturday morning, it was mostly locals and a few take-away orders. Standard hole-in-the-wall diner. Eggs were well-cooked, potatoes were fine, french toast was basic but good. And the poutine...well, I don't actually like poutine, but...I was in Canada, so...poutine. read more

As far as open kitchen diners go, this is tops in my books! Authentic, family run greasy spoon with huge portions, cheap prices and those adorable low seating rolly bar stools and vinyl benches make this diner a treat. It's got all the charm of a show I watched as a kid - "Alice" - where you feel at home and welcomed every time you enter this smell filled steamy little diner. Daily specials like mac and cheese, roast beef or turkey dinner with all the fixings, great club sandwich and westerns, grilled cheese, fries, a decent (although frozen-deep-fried) fish and chips, freshly shorn reuben or pastrami sandwiches - enough to give anyone a heart attack that asks for it! A frequent (a-hem, sleepy/tired/hungover) lunch spot for my co-workers and I as well as a great all day breakfast spot - they serve the business crowd and closed the odd time for a family vacation - well deserved! during the week. Mmmm...grilled cheese on brown with fries and a coleslaw...I'm salivating just thinking about it. NOTE: CASH ONLY read more

Sometimes at work I go here for a cheap lunch. That is the beginning and end of my relationship with this establishment but oh god how I wish it could be so very much more. I long for the soft, gentle embrace of your pemeal sandwich, open avenue kitchen read more

Avenue Open Kitchen is a neighbourhood classic. I loved coming here regularly when I worked in the area, and I truly miss it now that I'm farther away. I have found memories of lining up in that cramped doorway for greasy awesomeness. This is a greasy spoon in the truest sense of the word. No nonsense, no pretense, just quality food at a quality price. The portion sizes are enormous, so bring your appetite. Be advised that it's cash only. There are some regular everyday dishes available here, including montreal smoked meat or pastrami sandwiches that are simply amazing. There are also rotating daily specials. Some of my favourites include: - Shepherd's Pie - Beef Short Rips - Chicken Fingers and Poutine - Roast Turkey Dinner - Mac & Cheese This is definitely a must try if you're in the area. read more

Fantastic greasy eats with sizable portions at cheap prices. It's not going to be the best and definitely not the healthiest, but Avenue Open Kitchen is a diner. And it's a very legitimate diner at that. Service is slow, but the staff are more than familiar and definitely quite friendly. Seating is limited, bar seating and a few booths and small tables. The mac and cheese Friday specials are good! They have a special each day of the week and they all sound wonderful, but I only had the chance to try Friday's. I did find it oily (what'd you expect!) but it also did come with 'chef's salad' (sorta makes up for it) for $8.50 + HST. I do like mac and cheese, but I don't think it's fantastic.... just decent. However, I'm quite satisfied with the value I get here. The chicken souvlaki on a pita was tasty, with a good amount of tzaziki making it a creamy and satisfying lunch. The pita was a decent size and it came at a cheap price too ($5.50). I'd come back again. read more

Greasy breakfast joint with an amazing cheap menu comparative to other greasy spoon kitchens around the city. Had the Peameal Bacon served with 3 eggs, Home Fries, Toast and a Coffee for $7.95. The Peameal bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. Eggs were fresh and delicious. Service is excellent. Quaint little no frills diner. Highly recommend! read more

Avenue Open Kitchen - Menu - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Old style diner with good food delivered fast. The pea meal bacon was excellent; nice and thick! Eggs, home fries, omelette and toast were all good and hot. Coffee was pretty good too. Staff are older and have obviously been doing this a long time. Small place with three 4-seater booths and 13 counter stools. Old decor but that only adds to the quaint ambience. Solid choice if you're looking for a basic good old fashioned diner- surely, a dying breed. read more

A very small little bussines and a good place to find Aa great first lunch in Canada, Montreal beef with poutin It was delicious. read more

If you hail from Brooklyn or Shoreditch then this place is definitely for you. I'm guessing the owner's are Jewish, given the menu's leaning toward smoked meat, but there's something for everyone here, that is anyone who yearns for that authentic greasy spoon feel (think bacon and egg butties with under done egg yolk leaking out the sides like flavour filled lava) From bottomless coffee to a waitress with a cute smile and personality to boot, you won't be disappointed with the quality of food and the very reasonable bill. The atmosphere is intimate in a speak-easy kind of way. Great for bonding with co-workers or business colleagues. read more

They raised their price multiple times within a year. I do love their "mom and pop" feel, but its starting to get pricey. Also, they tend to ask if you want extras/coffee without mentioning the extra cost. read more

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Such an adorable deli with the sweetest staff. Loved watching the cooks bring cooked meat from the kitchen to the front of the restaurant to slice on an old style deli machine by the window. Free smells! I had my first peameal bacon experience here and boy did it satisfy. The peameal dish came with 3 eggs, 2 toasts and superbly seasoned homefries all for less than $10. It was hearty and filling and just what I needed for a days worth of energy. Great breakfast, great value. I'd definitely frequent this little gem. read more

Absolutely the most fantastic deli for pastrami and corned beef sandwiches in Toronto Great prices great service not much room so you have to squeeze in but it's worth it. read more

Loved this downtown lunch place.. Felt myself like in an old diner from a movie. had bacon burger with fries..burger was great, the bacon even better(and you get a few pieces) fries perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also had breakfast stake and eggs.. The only downside was home fries, should have asked to substitute. Try to go a bit before lunch rush to get a table. Or you can just pick up your meal :) read more

As far as affordable brunches places go downtown this diner is as good as they come. I got a Greek omelette and it was absolutely delicious. The staff was very kind, friendly and attentive. I would have also tried their well-known poutine as well but its made with beef gravy which is a food restriction for me. The decor is very simple and there is not a whole lot of seating so this place isn't ideal for large groups. Overall this place was great, and I will for sure be coming back. read more

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Great spot! Everything you would expect from the local neighborhood diner.

Delicious breakfast! Great prices and fresh food. Free coffee with breakfast was a nice touch.

For some reason, this place is listed as a Jewish deli on google. This is in no way shape or forms a Jewish deli. I ordered a turkey Ruben and the waitress gave me a filthy look like shes never heard of such a thing before. When the ruben came it was soggy (somehow), and had almost no flavor. The pickle it came with was chewy and disgusting. The only reason I am giving it two stars is because after the waitress gave me a death stare for my order she was incredibly nice. Other than half the service it was terrible read more

Food and price wise, it's nice. The home fries are great. The service and culture there has serious issues. Everytime I am there, I hear the owner breaking his employees' balls, so degrading. The blonde old server, seriously is sassy as fuck. I asked her if there were sides and she said "yea if you looked at the menu" and once i forgot to bring my receipt to the front cashier and she said "I didn't leave it in front of you for no reason". Seriously trailer trash. The kitchen is also open like its name so after the meal, your clothes is going to smell like oil head to toe read more

This place has tasty food, cheap prices and a great atmosphere! The only let down is the service. Every time we've been here the waiter has been rude. We felt rushed to order our food and on edge when we wanted to make a slight change to it. This was unfortunate as we left feeling like the experience was made uncomfortable by the waiter. read more

Went to this place before going to tour steam whistle brewery. Was extremely crowded but found seats at the end of the bar area right in front of the cook--ended up being the best seats in the house! We got to watch him cook the amazing food!! Not only was the food good but the staff was extremely nice as well. Great food for an even better price!! I would DEF recommend! I got the western omelette with hash browns and toast My boyfriend got the ham, scrambled eggs and toast. Both of us left out saying "that was great!" read more

The sign is old fashioned and decor is old fashioned and so is their pride in making quality good. On a chilly day, stopped by for a soup and sandwich for lunch. What could have been a generic and pre made meal was clearly made with love. Chicken noodle soup - think noodles, fresh broth, chunks of chicken. And a BLT with generous, crispy bacon. They have several in-house smoked meats that will make your mouth water. That's what I'm going to pick up next time.... read more

Quick service which is good because the spot is tiny. Enexpensive and pretty good! I got the vegetarian omelette! Great big portions as well! read more

Avenue Open Kitchen - Vegetarian Omelet - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It is hard not to love a diner like this. Toronto, once an industrial city to the core, used to be peppered with just this sort of spots. The hollowing out of the city core, followed by the rise of creative and financial workforce, has all about disappeared such greasy spoons from the map. The food here is delicious and affordable, the service is friendly and welcoming, and most of all: the coffee is damn good. Daily special are listed on the wall. Be sure to check out the poutine. It is damn delicious. read more

It's nice to go somewhere that has stayed the course through the massive gentrification that has happened in and around Queen West's old fashion district. The food is what you would expect for a greasy spoon. It's the environment that makes such a great difference. There's a sense of triumph that I feel whenever I turn down Camden street to see that the Avenue Open Kitchen is still open and kicking. The staff are always friendly, and if you've been there fairly regularly over the years, they usually remember how you like your sandwich made. read more

Authentic diner experience! Great hearty burgers and all day breakfast. Small place so I use Ritual to pick up. Friendly and efficient staff. read more

Pros: Historical aspect, authentic Canadian cuisine Cons: No healthy options; Most meals are fried or have a lot of carbs, and they come with fries or soup (no salad option). I chose the soup and it was extremely salty. Price: Reasonable for dining read more

Best of the best. Been coming here since I was born. Literally. My dads photos on the wall. I have many great memory's here. And I'm always recommending it. read more

Best brunch in Downtown Toronto very nice family owned restaurant good food and very friendly service

Ok I haven't reviewed in awhile and it says something when I had to write something right away for this place. This is such a hidden gem downtown. It is a great bang for your buck which is definitely hard to find downtown for breakfast or brunch. The portions are massive and you will leave feeling bloated yet satisfied. The sausage and eggs left me feeling full and happy. I love the hot sauce they offer as well for the eggs which paired amazing with the sausage. It gets hectic and busy in here so it is hard to find a seat but if your lucky to it is well worth the wait. You can also order ahead if you want to avoid the busy diner scene. But the loud atmosphere and craziness is a part of gives this place its charm. read more

Nothing fancy Greasy spoon. Classic Old diner. I had steak and eggs. The steak was cooked how I asked ( medium rare), but was tough and hard to cut. The service was good. I still won't go back. read more

Very impressed. Beautifully presented food, tasty and interesting. Service was outstanding. Flavourful chicken pita!

cute place with super inexpensive food and very large portions. $15 for three eggs, home fries, two slices of toast and an orange juice, tax and tip included. but be warned: if you have plans on doing something after you eat here, you will smell like breakfast grease and kitchen. read more

Don't let the out the door lines scare you; most of these customers are buying meals for take out. Their dishes are cheap, and the servings are generous! The quality of the food (my fave is breakfast) does not disappoint. The resto itself small (which also explains the line outside) yet cozy, and gives off an old school vibe (if the resto was any bigger, all they'd be missing are roller skating waitresses). You can tell from the interior, decor, and close-knit staff that this business has been through generations. I love the fact that the staff are allllways smiling and interested in making small conversation. Definitely bringing my friends to check out this gold mine! read more

Great spot, for a quick bite. The kind of space that makes you forget your in the middle of a big city. Food is awesome. However, I do have one recommendation. The place would be a lot better if they had some music playing to give it a better ambiance. read more

The cook's misery from a long rough life made my eggs taste...earned. Everyone who works here had to swim to Canada from Northern Europe. There are no smiles, as the horrors of their conditions which drove them to this run down shoebox still haunt their waking thoughts. This is the best greasy spoon in the city. 5 star all day read more

Working along King West, this place is a welcome alternative to the many premium priced lunch joints in the area. It's a tiny brown bag lunch diner that that serves big hearty servings at very reasonable prices. I've tried everything including the Montreal smoked meat sandwich(!!!), chili, daily soup 'n toast, short ribs, roast beef dinner, turkey dinner, meatloaf, fries 'n gravy and mac 'n cheese. Love them all. read more

They gave my takeout order to someone else named Alan, because his name is somehow similar to mine. I waited for them to make another one for me. They forgot to make it, so about 25 minutes later they realized they still haven't started on my sandwich. Took about 35 minutes for my second takeout order to get made. read more

had grease spoon brunch, was perfectly greasy, perfectly salty and perfectly cozy.. eggs and bacon, simple yet wonderful.. i saw the other food people have been ordering, onion rings, roast beenf sandwich and shepards pie...can't wait to go back for lunch.! NOTE, cash only read more

Perfect. Cheap, simple, quick and tasty. Can't really ask for more. If you're a greasy spoon fan, than Avenue Open Kitchen is a winner. Great spot for a weekend brunch or just a quick lunch during the work week. read more

Best greasy spoon place downtown, bar none! Food is cheap and delicious and the service and the atmosphere is a throwback to the 60s. So is their cash-only policy but as long as you bring cash, you'll leave happy and with a full belly! read more