Ok I'm impressed with this breakfast diner. Interior decor is standard diner style but the customer satisfaction posters are interesting reminders for good services. The food is good and the friendly prompt service is fabulous . Eggs are cooked very well. Soft scrambled eggs are actually not overcooked. The sausages and bacon are great tasting and not oily. Loved their pancakes which are fluffy and yummy. I could eat a whole stack of them without trouble. Good diner coffee . The portions are huge and the early morning special is worth it. You don't leave hungry. . Will come back to try their lunch menu... read more

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Service was quick and easy. We were in and out with in 30 to 40 minutes. We've got the classic breakfast and the peameal bacon read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Classic diner breakfast serving up large portions. Our server was busy running around, but still stopped by to check how we were doing. Once finished, pay at the front with cash preferred though they do take credit card as well. What we got: - 3 eggs with sausage (comes with homefries and toast) - 3 eggs with 1/2 pound of peameal bacon - Peameal bacon eggs benedict - Pancakes Final Thoughts: No frills breakfast spot. Portions are large and staff are quite quick. We did have a delay on our pancakes with that friend having to wait until everyone was well into their meals before his came out, but the waitress was apologetic and got it to us as soon as it hit the counter. My peameal bacon was quite salty with not enough toast to balance it out, but not bad overall. read more

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A busy restaurant serving all day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inside is quite busy and crowded, however the services are very friendly and fast. It's having an old diner vibe, seatings are tight. We ordered: 1.Kids spaghetti with meat sauce 4/5 2. Ham and eggs breakfast 3/5 ( home fries are way too salty) read more

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I used to enjoy but not anymore.They have raised the prices astronomically some almost 5.00.The Western Sandwich and Omllete are extremely bland.The Homefries are without any seasoning. Discontinued the popular Spanish Omelette. Breakfast for 2 or more has become unaffordable now.Its sad. read more

Early bird special breakfast is the best in Scarborough. Lots of parking. Coffee is ok.

My new favourite diner restaurant! The new owners are such a lovely family, who work hard, take care of the customers and are so kind and friendly. I came for lunch and had the classic clubhouse with a poutine, the portion size was amazing and it tasted so good! They constantly had a steady flow of customers coming in. Overall I love this place and the atmosphere and will keep coming back! read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Chocolate milk shake - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A known local fave, went here as the reviews were really good. Keep in mind it can get packed as it is a smaller restaurant. I've heard there can be lines out the door. Luckily didn't encounter that when I went, but it was fairly busy. It has the typical breakfast foods - eggs, sausages, hash, different kinds of toast..etc. The portion are good and the prices even better :) Service is friendly. Is it the best breakfast/brunch I've had - nope. But it's good when you are craving that typical western breakfast. It does the job. It's located in a small strip plaza with not a lot of parking. read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Cheese omelette (4 eggs) and hash browns - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The service was good. My food wasn't hot, just lukewarm. They were out of hot chocolate. It's a family owned business. The food was ok. I got the mushroom, spinach, and cheese omelet with turkey bacon. I asked that they cooked my home fries hard, but they weren't. You should go starving because the portions are huge. Their omelets are made with four eggs, and you get home fries and two big Texas toast with a tomato and orange. There was no real ambiance. So don't go alone. They don't have any TV's or music playing. read more

Classic heritage Canadian diner with fantastic value and service, nothing fancy and all the better for it

Food was okay, but my server had a terrible service day. She came by to take my order before I had ever gotten a menu.. then forgot to give me a menu.. I asked for it.. eventually I just grabbed one of another table. Only got my coffee refilled once. Asked twice for it.. then wasn't given sugar. Asked for the bill, again, had to ask for it twice. I know.. it was Sunday breakfast service and it was busier than Donald Trump Jr meeting with the Russians.. and I honestly felt slightly bad.. but mostly annoyed. read more

Do you like a good old school diner, where the staff makes you feel at home and you leave full and satisfied? Then this place is just awesome. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. They were amazing with my toddler! Even the other customers were just great local friendly people. I was digging the whole vibe. I can't wait to go back. The portions are huge. The flavour is just right that you feel guilty for all that grease and carb but still want more. The home fries soft crispy and flavourful. The prices have skyrocketed in the past several years, but it is still cheaper than brunch elsewhere and food prices have gone up significantly for everyone. The mugs are adorable. read more

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Randomly went here as my mom and step dad come here on a weekly basis. It has a very old school diner feel to it with a decent amount of seating, especially for its location. I've lived in the area for eight years and I actually am in the plaza at least two times a month doing my nails a couple doors down and I've never noticed this place before. Better advertising would do a lot because I really enjoyed the food. They serve your typical breakfast food but the portion size for the price is amazing. I got scrambled eggs with home fries and toast as well as a coffee to drink, all of which was great. As for the service, it was fantastic! Not sure if they're always this great or if it's because my parents are regulars here, but our waitress was very attentive, continued to check in on us and refilled our coffees without us having to ask for it. I enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back! read more

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We came forbreakfast this morning. Restaurant very busy but we were very disappointed. The Mediteranean Omellette was rubbery no taste and the salmon with eggs Benedict was old and tasteless. read more

Went for brunch on Sunday morning and was pleasantly surprised by the food and the service. While the breakfast dishes are similar to other breakfast places, this place is one notch above. Their egg benedict is one of the best I had in long long time, pancakes nice and fluffy, and dsepite the place being packed, service was also great. Would definitely dine here again. read more

Mother's Day today, probably a very bad day to come here but my friend highly recommend this place and I don't have a lot of free time available. The place was packed with a lineup of two other parties ahead of me and two behind me. My wait was only 10 minutes; party of one has it's benefits. My all-day breakfast choice was the 3 eggs with house cut (half pound) peameal bacon with hand cut home fried potatoes and thick Texas toast for $10.25 and coffee for $2.00 extra. Staff was courteous and one took my order while another (runner) brought me my java; team approach. The decor reminds me of my parents restaurant growing up with one noticeable difference; this place has inspirational pictures lining the walls. The full service menu was also similar with so many food choices for patrons of all ages with many of them in their 50's...with grandkids in tow. I noted that the bathrooms are downstairs. My coffee cup was readily refilled by a server walking about. Sweet! The breakfast was excellent, especially the 3 large pieces of peameal bacon. Service was also excellent! My friend was right...for once! read more

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If you're a fan of the greasy-spoon breakfast, look no further. Simply said, I love this place. The wait staff is great, the food is solid diner fare, and the service is quick. It's small, no-fuss, and tasty. If you're looking for a standard stack of pancakes and side of bacon, with bottomless coffee refills, this is your place. I doubt the decor has changed since the place opened, but that's part of its whole charm. You know what I mean - the menu has those stock photos of food that are very 90s-looking, and there might be a few watercolours on the walls. Again, no fuss. I've tried a variety of their breakfast food, and everything is a good choice. I mean, I need to clarify that nothing here is the "best I've ever had", but all of it is pretty good. My guy claims that the pancakes here are next-level because they're "kinda crispy on the edges"...not really sure how to describe them but he's right, they're perfectly golden and delish. Also, it needs to be said, but the price is right. I'd say the prices are on-par with small-town diners, which is a feat! read more

Customer service was amazing, Food was on point and tasty!!! Such nice welcoming feel, always made sure we were satisfied and happy with everything. My toast was a little burnt and she even asked if I was okay with that (I secretly like things burnt so it was perfect for me) or the bacon I asked for to be extra crispy, when she brought it she made sure that was how I wanted it. It was the little things that she asked or accommodated for us that made me feel really looked after. Very customer oriented and caring. They even have variety of hot sauces!!!*** Pineapple, papaya, Tabasco and Franks red hot options :) big plus for us since we love sauces. This cute friendly diner is definitely a place I'd come back to. Family feel and tasty food, I'll recommend to everyone! read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been coming to this restaurant for 50 years and the food is better than ever! Best diner in Toronto! Oh, and one more thing...I'm the pickiest SOB on the planet, so you know it's got to be GOOD!! read more

A Saturday morning and not to crowded nice. Excellent place for someone who craves a breakfast during the day, all day. Portions are perfect and very tasty. May e not the best coffee I have had but the meal definitely made up for it. The bread used for toast was Texas style, which is a nice choice because you need the extra bread for the 3 eggs you are given. I am not sure why I have not come here more often because I drive by it all the time, but will come back again soon. Oh there is also parking out front so if your driving you should be good. read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Mmmmm tasty... - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A well-runned greasy spoon with a steady flow of customers. We came here around 11:30 on a Sunday morning. The place was packed. Luckily, people were leaving as we came in so our wait was not too long. There was a line forming as we were seated. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with peameal bacon and the clubhouse sandwich. Both were great! The Eggs Benedict was loaded with peameal as well as Hollandaise sauce. It was delicious but maybe ask for sauce on the side if you are not a saucy person, like my girlfriend. It came with home fries which were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The clubhouse was definitely one of the best I've had. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey breast and bacon. Each bite was perfect. It also came loaded with French fries. The service was good. Great portions. A meal for two will run you about $30 after tax/tip. We will definitely be coming back to The Gingerman! read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time here, breakfast was amazing portion was huge. Met the new owner and he is super nice

You cannot resist the charm of this diner. When you enter you are greeted by the waitress, the older gent who buses the tables and even the cooks way in the back. They know their regulars and their orders. The waitress even remembered where we sat last. They know their menu well and can give recommendations to suit your tastes. With this type of place you need to know what to order to make the most of your dining experience. The steak is always a winner, well seasoned and juicy. I would always choose their fries over their home fries because it comes out piping hot and crispy. Egg sandwiches with cheese are also a solid choice. Breakfast served all day assures that we'll be coming back again. read more

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Having grown up in Scarborough and lived/studied/worked downtown, I can say this is one of the great greasy spoons of the GTA, possibly the best in Scarborough. Simple and tasty, decent pricing, and awesome service. My friend and I both got eggs bennie with peameal bacon, and all aspects of the dish - potatoes, poached eggs and the hollandaise (though I detected some margarine in the sauce, not sure if that is the best sub for butter in this case) - were delicious. Service was really friendly, and you know it's a good sign when your coffee is refilled at least a couple times, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Perhaps another server on the weekends is due? Last, prices were great, super reasonable. Overall, a great little place I will recommend to anyone looking for brunch in Scarbs. We need more places like this in the East end. read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Eggs bennie with peameal bacon, crispy potatoes, fresh garnish and coffee refill 2/3. :) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They have pancakes the size of my boyfriend's head, which is pretty awesome for pancake lovers. Their breakfast portions are great for the price and completely satisfies any breakfast cravings. Highly recommended! :) read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Loved the French Toast, hash browns, bacon and Canadian Omelet, our son enjoyed the sausage and pancakes. It is a great little diner with wonderful staff. They were extremely busy and yet very friendly. The food had a great taste and very fulfilling. We would definitely return. read more

First timer at The Gingerman but won't be my last! I can eat breakfast for morning, lunch & dinner... The simple combination of eggs over easy, pork sausages, home fries & toast just can't be beat and this hidden gem does it justice! Generous portions and everything cooked to perfection! The only thing better than the food was the friendly service. I didn't get the server's name but she was fantastic. I order my food to go and while waiting she offered even me a paper to read.. That has never happened to me before! The place is small, clean and cosy. I will definitely be back and suggest you give this place a try even if you're not in the immediate area. Don't let the slightly dated run down strip mall scare you off! PS. I ate my breakfast before I thought to take a photo... But my friend has the Filet of sole special and said it was decent. The fish came with soup and rice pudding, it was one of the specials of the day. read more

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Very cozy feeling place that gives a retro 80s feeling - clean and spacious. Service is polite, efficient and warm. Prices are reasonable. Food is good, portions are generous and very good service. Water was refilled without asking. You can tell the staff is very hardworking. Would definitely recommend! Easy 4 stars. read more

Gingerman Restaurant - 3 eggs scrambled with bacon - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Solid western sandwich, large and tasty, pedestrian fries with gravy similar to every other diner-esque joint. Nothing to write home about, but no complaints either. Not the cheapeat diner food around, but worth the price and tasty. read more

my new go to place for brunch! Conveniently located near nofrills. The food is very filling and their potatoes are great! bottomless coffee and great service. They have tables for 2&4 so come in 2s if you want to get seated sooner. Washrooms: Located downstairs. One stall and one urinal in the male washroom Edit: you pay on your way out read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Sampler - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on the weekend as I have been for many years. The service quality has gone down hill since the new owners took over early early this year. I got the Peameal Bacon and Eggs (Scrambled) with white toast and was somewhat disappointed. The potatoes were under cooked, the peameal was burnt and the toast had enough butter to make it inedible (it was massive globs so thick it would not melt). As I said to my folks I was not happy at all with the quality of the food this time around. The prices have gone up substantially since the new owners took over and the quality of the food has gone down. It is now all about how much money they can make rather than how good the food is. May not be back here for awhile. read more

This is one of the best breakfast restaurants in all of Toronto. Great food, very friendly service. When my grandaughter arrived here from the Philippines as an international student, this is the place we took her for her first Canadian breakfast. Like the rest of us she loved it, and have even been back on here own. I love this place. read more

Quick and friendly service. We had the breakfast special and coffee. Good food, good prices in a clean and neighbourly dining area. We will have this place on our top list of breakfast restaurants to frequent! After our second visit, I will see if it is consistently good and give it the 5 stars! Love it! read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Breakfast page! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For the last 20 Years this has been my go to greasy spoon. Best breakfast in the city, very reasonable prices, endless coffee. Jackie the waitress makes you feel like family. This place will not disappoint and 100% will cure your hangover. Pancakes are fluffy and amazing, bacon always cooked perfectly. read more

i came here for dinner last night, saturday. i've been coming to gingerman for about 8 months now because my kids and grandkids moved out this way and we found this great classic diner. they have all the usual menu items but for me its mostly breakfast that i eat here. the food is very good. the value too. they do things right but this is not about the food. last night i saw one of the most touching, gracious scenes of humanity i've ever seen in a restaurant. in front of me was a table of three, seniors all. a woman and two men. all blind, perhaps some other issues. no doubt all regulars, no doubt all welcomed all the time by this lovely waitress. Diane. diane singlehandedly raised the level of service to angel of mercy. nurse quality level. she ensured everybody got what they wanted but it was the act of cutting up each of their foods, arranging their plates and concern to get each of their eccentricities dealt with satisfactorily: who wants gravy, on the side, on top, who likes the hamburg cut up one way etc. she didn't just get three people fed. she fed three people. as i watched diane, my esteem growing, i thought here it is an hour or so from closing, what had to be a busy day, on her feet for 6-7, 8 hours and here she was going beyond the call of duty. with grace. an angel of mercy. i cannot express how touched i was. oh and i forgot. besides these folks and myself there were another 3-4 tables going. great job diane. i hope your bosses appreciate you like your customers. read more

Earlier today my bestfriend and I tried this place for the first time. We live in the area and for some reason we never knew of this restaurant. From the outside and the surrounding area, you wouldn't think that there's actually a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The signage was very simple with the word "restaurant" clearly visible and "ginger man" that is so little under it. Coming in, the restaurant is clean and well lit. I ordered their ginger man sampler from their all day breakfast menu, which consists of ham, bacon, sausage, three eggs and pancakes instead of French toast. Before tax it was 11.5, and I think that for the taste of the food and the quantity, the price is pretty cheap. My bestfriend and I really enjoyed our brunch and will definitely recommend and come back again. read more

Gingerman Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have lived in this neighbourhood for almost 20 years, but I only recently found out about this restaurant. It's located in a rather run down looking strip mall near the intersection of Victoria Park and St. Clair Ave. E. by which I have driven by countless times, but never paid much attention to. This place is great. Very large portions! Great prices! Super friendly staff, yummy food, and it's well organized and efficient. It's also always full, but I have never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table (we're 2 ppl though). I've been there twice so far: first time I had the sampler and I requested no ham, so instead they gave me a large amount of bacon to make up for it. A very nice surprise! The bacon was crispy, the home fries were delicious, the pancake was humongous, but not very tasty unfortunately. It was way too doughy. The second time I ordered the Greek omelette and asked to have onions added to it. Waited almost 25 minutes for it while people around us who had ordered after us were getting their food. Was very annoyed, until I got the omelette and it all melted away. It was very good, with lots of feta cheese, no skimping on their part. Love that you pay on your way out and that they take debit/credit cards. Staff are awesome, great atmosphere. I was a fool in waiting this long. read more

This is an awesome greasy spoon diner. It has a family-run feel, with excellent service, with welcoming environment. I had their breakfast with peameal bacon, which was DELICIOUS! Their home fries are well seasoned, made with good soft potatoes, and not fried! I also had some french toast, which was decent, but it could have used some cinnamon and brown sugar. I would definitely go back for some all-day breakfast! read more

Gingerman Restaurant - breakfast with peameal bacon , and French toast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent breakfast and service! Kinda far drive for me, but I love their breakfast. I've had the Eggs Benedict a few times and always great! read more

I go here all the time. Food and service is amazing except for one server. She is always yelling at the kitchen staff. Every single time she's on she's highly inappropriate. I barely see her on weekends. I usually don't don't talk badly about servers but because of the way she treats other people I thought it calls for an exception. She once asked us to tell her if the bacon was cold because she didn't trust the cooks. Someone told me she actually may be the wife of the owner which is really sad. This is NOT confirmed. She's terrible. read more