I had the pleasure of dining on breakfast with friends at Egglinton Grill recently. It's a cozy little diner and convenience store that serves good food with generous portions, and friendly service. I had their Big Grill Breakfast, which includes four eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, potatoes, and toast. It was a LOT of food, and all good! My friends had the Turkey Club Sandwich and Pancakes with Fruits and Chocolate. It was all good and plentiful! They have a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, full of flavour. If you're in the area, near Eglinton Ave W and Keele St, check them out. read more

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What a hidden gem!! Love this spot. It's so unique with a variety store in the front and brunch and lunch spot at the back. The place is bustling!! And serving up classic breakfast staples and lunch off the grill. Steve the owner is such a nice guy makes sure everyone is taken care of. Ans kudos to him For pivoting and adapting to the changes of the economy from a video rental store in the 90s to a brunch spot for the neighbourhood. It's amazing. Make a visit if you haven't read more

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Steve / owner / is amazing Feels like home. Great service, great food and the atmosphere is amazing. We need more diners like this in the city. read more

When you see the sign out front it looks like just an average breakfast place but as soon as you step in all of that changes. The front of the place is more like a mini market with ice cream by the scoop, baked goods, and somewhere to play your lotto tickets in case you want to hit the jackpot twice in one day. When you venture just a few feet in though it's like being in a retro diner: red booths and old school tables and accompanying chairs where needed. It's not very large but that's the beauty of it. The people I went with go in every few weeks and the owner remembered their names, and the waitress showed similar familiarity. I can't speak to the food of the others, but they order the same thing every time and love it. So I have to assume if you're paying for a grilled cheese it has to be pretty good. Myself, I had the eggs Benedict as I usually do when trying a new breakfast menu. I have had dozens over the years and when I say this sauce stopped me mid chew I mean it. I don't know what it was but it was ethereal. Much love and respect to this grounded hidden gem. read more

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Amazing service, food, and value! It was our first time. The owner was so welcoming and tried his best to get to know us. He gave us complimentary Kawartha ice cream! I highly recommend if you are searching for a good breakfast diner read more

Egglinton Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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With the major Eglinton construction that's set to span over a number of years, stores on this street are starting to take a hit. But store owner Steve thought quick on his feet and converted his former video rental shop into this awesome convenience store + diner combo, sporting the most appropriate store name ever. This store favours the workers nearby and it's the perfect place to grab a quick bite or even just to get out of the sun. I must say, I was a little apprehensive walking in at first, since I was expecting a burger & brunch place, but I'm glad I continued on because this place has so much more to offer than what meets the eye! Your usual burgers & fries, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, pancakes and coffee are scrumptiously available via walk-in or mobile order. Steve's got all his platforms set up. You can order from Uber Eats, Skip The Dishes, Foodora, or Door Dash for pickup or delivery. The coolest thing is that you can even order convenience store items like a chocolate bar, a bottle of juice, a bag of chips... that's definitely the first time I've seen that. Now that's convenience, right?? Hospitality is hard to find nowadays and Steve's got one of the best I've encountered. He'll happily show you around the store or menu if you're unfamiliar and he'll very willingly walk out from behind the counter to help you get whatever you need. He's friendly and attentive, and will stop to chat with you if you have time. While sitting in to finish my burger, I realized he knew nearly everybody coming in by name. I haven't seen for a while a store owner so passionate and connected to the people and the neighbourhood. Orders are coming in from left and right, so he's all over the place, but he'll take the time to stop and check on you if you're dining in. He really takes care of his shop, including his customers. In this unconventional diner/store setting, he really makes you feel welcomed. Last but not least, my food was amazing. Generous portions for a fair price. Not gonna lie, I was hungry so I ordered myself a Chef's Burger in the AM. (And of course sadly looking back, hunger took over and I forgot to take a pic of it!) But it was exactly what I wanted. A fully loaded burger fresh off the grill, juicy down to the last bite! My compliments to the chef :) CP24 is running on HD in the background. With the current construction, parking is a little tricky; it's more pedestrian-friendly. At the end of my visit, Steve gave me a stamp card which offers a free breakfast after the 10th order. Honestly, I haven't had such a warm and immersive dining experience in a long time, and unexpectedly from here. It's too bad I'm not in the area often. Steve if you're reading this, keep up the good work, I will definitely be back w/ friends! PS: Remember to check-in for a free drink! read more

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Start to finish it was great . Steve is a great host with a great crew I had the breafast special i was blown away at cost quality and tase my son had an omelette he. Felt the same i am only in toronto for a few more weeks thankfully i dont have to search for a good diner read more

Great food, great service, great prices. What more can you ask for? Owner was very friendly, we will be back! Washrooms very clean as well.

Stopped by the Egglinton Grill while we were visiting from Boston and the food was incredible!! Huge portions, great prices - the chocolate dream pancakes were awesome!! Steve was so kind and he even let us try some local delicious ice cream before we left! You need to stop by this awesome local spot if you have the chance! read more

Egglinton Grill - Classic breakfast and chocolate dream pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

INCREDIBLE PLACE! You can't find good food this cheap anywhere else. The service is incredible and you feel like your in an old fashioned diner. read more

My girlfriend and I came here to eat breakfast on a Sunday morning and were welcomed with such wholesome and hospitable workers. The food was prepped and served to us very quick and was made really well. We were also lucky enough to chat with the owner Steve for a bit. Although it was only our first time here we can tell Steve really loves his place and welcomes and cares for everyone that walks in. I can see myself coming back here and would highly recommend this place! read more

Ubereats pick...Everything looked wonderful as I placed my order. I chose the Chef John's Big breakfast and even added an extra pancake. Delivery arrives, once I opened my container with the pancakes I was so disappointed!!. I've never seen pancakes that resembled a fritter, looks like something a toddler made. The homemade French fries were soggy and the ham looked like something that was ripped from a pre-packed $1 package. I could not get myself to complete this meal. I'm left at my table thinking I should have just ordered a pizza!!!! Now I'm thinking what will my two muffins even taste like. I will NEVER order from here ever again. read more

"We only have takeout for breakfast." Horrible soggy breakfast in a styrofoam container with no syrup for pancakes and undercooked home potatoes... for $14. read more

I ordered here using uber eats app today, When I got my food the driver never had a heat bag, so I would assume the restaurant never cared to make sure the customer got his food hot. I ordered a chicken clubhouse sandwich, and when I opened up my package the bread wasn't even toasted, I asked for no tomatoes, and there were tomatoes on the clubhouse, they never put mayo on it, but instead decided to give me a pack of mayo. The sandwich is cut in 4 and held together with tooth picks, so its very difficult to apply the mayo to the already cut up sandwich, something that would take the cook 2 seconds to do, pure laziness! My fries where under cooked. Blanched from the day before, and I only know this because I bought my food around 7 am. It's sad that I paid $22 for this type of of service, when the covid-19 pandemic is happening, the restaurant has 0 customers in it so there is no excuse for this crap. I will never order from here again. read more