A family-friendly local diner that has been around for my entire life. They always have good food, friendly service and a nice space to eat with your friends or family. read more

I use to meet up with out of town family here quite a bit in past yrs. Unfortunately last couple times it's not the same. The place still has wonderful old vibes but something is off. The breakfast was a little too cold & greasy. Oddly the waitress said they don't serve marble toast after a certain hour. What? What happened Hazel ? It's really too bad. I've changed our meet-up place. read more

I came here on a rainy Saturday morning, and I'm so glad that indoor dining is available. Their patio is shaded by umbrellas, so you can choose to sit outside as well. The eggs benedict like the TPA and GTA is tried and true and are the most popular. So if you want to be safe, that is a tempting option. However, we went for something unique to Hazel's instead we got: - Hazel's hash $16 - The peppers, jalapenos, and chorizo make this dish pack full of flavour and lighter and more unique than just eggs with potatoes. I mean, they put their name on it, so it's good! - Caker $15 - I didn't expect I'll like the Caker as much as I did. The sweet and savoury works! I love the moist pancake drizzled with some maple syrup. I'm usually not a big fan of plain bacon since it can get overly salty, but the combination with egg and pancake balances the flavours here, making it super comforting. Laaren, who took our call and served us, was full of energy and friendly, which tops the whole experience. We asked and learned more about him and found out it's just his first month at work. I'm glad people are getting back to work with the reopening of Toronto. As you sit down, you can smell the faint scent of lemon, so it seems like the area is diligently sanitized after each seating. I see complete COVID-19 protocols and signs in place. All servers are masked, and we were adequately socially distanced. There are QR codes to check their menu and to fill a survey for contact tracing. read more

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I have a soft spot for neighborhood diners like Hazel's. It is a slowly dying breed, and I am happy to support one whenever I find one! Large portions of breakfast in a friendly atmosphere, which is always a perfect way to start any weekend. I had 'The Caker', which is egg, cheese and bacon wrapped in a pancake. It was one BIG pancake. The combination of sweet and savory was right up my alley, and I happily wolfed down half of it before I couldn't eat anymore. Be prepared for a wait, as there are few tables and plenty of hungry patrons! read more

Hazel's Diner - The caker, pancakes hiding eggs and bacon!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

i decided to give hazel s one last try the clubhouse was fine very small amount of chicken in clubhouse i ordered bonnies hash i have been telling them vegetables come with it not just potato s, i got it home opened it up half the container was empty the food was so so i have told them a few times your being very cheap with their food they don t care i found a much better place which dosen t cheap out om the food disappointed again iam done this place has gone down hill since owners changed i wont go back ever i don t suggest this place to anyone read more

If you're looking for Eggs Benny, this is the place for you! I had the potato nest with asparagus and added the peameal bacon on the side. It's a simple diner with good portions, at a fair price and good service. What more could you ask for. I found my coffee a little strong and I like strong flavoured coffee. read more

This "WAS" the best place for breakfast anywhere in the GTA. As of 3 weeks ago, the kiss of death. NEW OWNERSHIP The removed the classic private booths that lined the walls that allowed for a peaceful private morning breakfast with friends or solo, as you read the paper. I had the Eggs Benny and they just were not the same. Well, of course, their great morning Chef is out as well. The new owners broken the Cardinal rule. If something is not broke, don't try and fix it. No longer does it have any charm, intimacy and the food is average. read more

Great food and service. The staff were so friendly. They Ben though it was a Saturday brunch, the noise level was not bad; we could actually hear each other which is a real bonus. Definitely will be back read more

Went to this place randomly, our waitress is super friendly , we had good conversations, her name is Tammy, one of the best waitress in my opinion made us feel very comfortable and welcoming, if people come here make sure she is your waitress the best, I ordered the eggs Natasha which is eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, on the bottom is pancake and topped with black caviar, this is a whole different level, the hollandaise sauce is phenomenal and the caviar gives a unique texture to the pallet, toasted bread beautiful, I hope this place doesn't close because they make you feel like family very outgoing and friendly staff read more

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It appears that there's not too many breakfast joints that open up early close to us, so we ventured to North York for some early morning grub. Hazel's is a typical diner with old, dated mismatched furniture with a friendly and efficient hostess/waitress that keeps your coffee cup constantly topped off (diner quality drip coffee). Here's where it breaks the mold: a bold and creative menu that pairs different flavors that you wouldn't expect. THE BEST example was my Eggs Natasha with poached eggs, smoked salmon, on top of pancakes, covered in hollandaise, a dollop of sour cream and topped with a little bit of caviar. Oh my! I ordered this because the description peaked my interest. I was surprised and delighted that the flavors complimented each other so well: salty, sweet and savoury. I thoroughly enjoyed the pancake underneath that was light, fluffy and delicious. It came with a side of home fries that tasted decent but were too soft and missing the crispy edges that I like. Hubby ordered the Hazel Hash: 3 eggs, potato, corn, ground chourico, onions, (bell) peppers, jalapeño served with a side of buttered Texas toast. It was alright, not very spicy at all with a pool of orange grease at the bottom of the plate. They do need to clean up a bit with it's coffee stained menus and a few fruit flies buzzing about. Whoever renovated the wash rooms (looks newer) needs to redecorate the main dining area with some modern furnishings and splashes of color. Would come back if I'm up for an early breakfast. read more

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Wonderful brunch menu Great service Good food Never disappoints Out door patio when weather is suitable Enjoyed by all read more

Have been driving by this place many times and decided to check it out for brunch. It was packed, but my pal and I were able to snag a booth. Hazel's is a super clean greasy spoon with menu items perfect for a weekend brunch. Service was excellent; coffee, tea, and water refills came often. Pricing is average, it's definitely not a cheap eat, but you're also not spending a fortune eating here. I had the Eggs Florentine with a Rosti ($2 extra) and a tea ($3 extra) - my bill came to $16. Food was pretty good - then again, I love eggs - can eat at any meal of the day. Good for: breakfast, brunch read more

Hazel's Diner - Eggs Florentine with a Rosti (hard poached eggs) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

I'm so torn in giving this review. I wanted to love this place, especially with how cute it looks and the raving yelp reviews. The meal started off great. The place was packed and our waitress was running around but still attentive. She recommended the TPA Benny to me over the Natasha. Naturally, i went with the recommendation and expected an eggs Benedict with tomato, potato, arugala and asparagus (atypical ingredients for an eggs benedict but hey, I was interested). What I got was a really weird salad to put it nicely. It was a layer of arugula, then 4 slices of tomato, a ring of crispy potato, 5 stalks of really chewy asparagus, and then two poached eggs with hollandaise. The asparagus was so bad I had to spit it out. The hollaindaise was too eggy. But mostly it was just such a weird dish. Maybe if I ordered something different I would've had a different impression of this place but honestly I was very disappointed. read more

Hazel's Diner - TPA benny... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

This restaurant is known as "Best of 2016". Don't know why it happens to me all the time. Again! Line up at the door at 11:40 am. Waited for about 30 minutes and then I finally got a table for two. My husband and I ordered beverages first. I ordered a glass of grapefruit juice and my husband ordered a cup of coffee. Yes! It's nothing special about these beverages. But the grapefruit juice is freshly squeezed and it tasted sweet. $5 for a glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, what a deal! The cream that goes with my husband's coffee is also freshly made. It's not from a package as normally seen in other restaurants and it's smooth. So far, everything is fresh! We also ordered an Egg Natasha to share. There were two small slices of pancake as the bases, then smoked salmon slices on top of the pancakes, followed by two poached eggs with hollandaise sauce and black claviers. Home fries should come on the side but we substituted it with poutine, $2 extra. Also, we ordered smoked beans on the side. Overall, the dish was pretty good. One of the poached eggs was a bit overcooked. Perhaps I was a bit demanding, I was expecting yolk overflowing in liquid form when I sliced on the egg. The other one was perfect though. Other than that, the egg Natasha was good. I could taste honey in the beans and it was great. Poutine was good except the gravy was a bit salty to my taste. read more

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I'm a huge fan of diners! I love how unpretentious they are. I love how they offer good 'ol comfort food - usually large portions, at a reasonable price. I like how predictable they are, with their traditional booths and inauspicious decor and down-to-earth servers. There's nothing I don't like about diners. My kid and I arrived early here to meet my friend for breakfast recently. I specifically came early to arrange with the waitress to please present me with the bill after we've eaten - NOT my friend (who was doing SO much for us, including putting us up in his home. I did NOT want him to pay for our breakfast; I wanted to treat HIM). Anyhow, the waitress agreed, and we all had a marvelous, traditional, home-spun home-cooked breakfast meal (eggs, toast, hash browns, bacon - OMG the bacon was good! But so much!), and great coffee. My only gripe is, despite my arranging to get the bill with the waitress, she still presented it to my friend. ARGH. Foiled again. Not cool! read more

Have been going to this resto for years , mostly Sunday brunch. The food is good, as are the price points and service. It is a good neighbourhood diner. I am OK with the change in ownership. It happens. However, these days, it is always so cold inside. We have mentioned this to them before. They appear to have a problem regulating the AC and cold air flow. They explain it is because the kitchen gets so hot. That may be but customer comfort is important, I see many customers putting on sweaters and jackets if they have them. Today was exceptionally cold inside, not a good experience. we were glad to leave and will not be returning. read more

My food tasted like spongebob and my water had flies in it. The waiters would flash mob after giving me my orders and the environment made me very claustrophobic i felt as if i was in an elevator. The nutella pancakes are great tho read more

Casual laid back diner with great and friendly service! I order the Trucker's special, Buttermilk pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, home fries and marble rye toast....all freakin delicious!!! Definitely a new favourite!! read more

Hazel's Diner - Trucker's Special!!! Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, bacon, eggs, baked beans, home fries and delicious Marble rye toast!! Delicious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

A lovely brunch spot on Yonge that is quite different than the generic restaurant with a brunch menu. I planned ahead to come in early with my friend on a Sunday, and i am glad we did. There was a line within 15 minutes of us getting there. There appeared to be only a couple ladies working the floor, so service was a wee bit slow... but that's acceptable in my book in a cozy brunch joint on a Sunday morning. I had the Eggs Natasha (smoked salmon) and my friend had another eggs benedict variation. The eggs were cooked to medium, and it seemed the plates were ready and sitting under a lamp for a few minutes before they were brought to us. It didn't taste bad, but the hollandaise texture on top was slightly cooked. But overall, quite delicious. A classic menu, hot coffee, and friendly staff... is there a better way to start a weekend morning? read more

I was approached by the owner of this establishment following a negative online interaction with one of his staff. He handled it with integrity and honesty and I am appreciative of the way the situation was handled. My experience here was good but the way the owner handled the situation was great. I was called bad names by his staff but he took ownership, which is a very respectful thing to do. Given the owners response, I feel as though my needs have been met and that based on the food and the attention by the owner, this place deserves a solid 4*. See my original review about the food. It is good. But the fact the the owner stepped in to resolve a somewhat sensitive staff member is much appreciated and very valued. Their menu is great and you should check them out. read more

Initial impression: no one acknowledged us for a a good 5 minutes before we were seated. One server passed us multiple times and nothing. When we were finally seated, another server was very nice and pleasant and took our order (she later asks us how our meal is during our meal which was nice) The first server disappointingly plops our plates on the table. Didn't ask who's was who and literally just plops it down and leaves. That just left a bad taste in my mouth and although the food was good, I was not happy about this particular server. Anyways, I don't think I will come back here due to poor service. But food otherwise was decent. read more

Hazel's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Been here several times and this time definitely did not disappoint! It's probably because we came here at 9 AM, but we had no wait and were seating right away. The waitresses were attentive throughout our meal in asking how we were doing and making sure our cups were refilled of water. My go-to item is normally the Natasha Benedict, but this time I decided to get one of their specials: Hazel's Hash. I was so glad I did. I twas a chorizo sausage and jalapeno pepper hash with home fries and 3 eggs (in any style). It was tasty and delicious and a good portion. My friend got the Mexican Benedict, which was also quite tasty. I liked the corn biscuit. And my other friend got the Smoked Salmon & Avocado omelette (egg-white omelette). I was surprised at the amount of flavour the egg-white omelette had. It was quite delicious as well. Each dish was $15, which is slightly pricey, but also it seems like average brunch prices? Overall, we were happy and satisfied. Would go again! read more

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TL;DR Cozy atmosphere, love the decor and lighting, service is very very friendly, the food is pay what you get for and perfect to have brunch dates. Friendly neighbourhood and family vibes going on. This experience was a little awkward for me mostly because me and my friend weren't sure if we should have waited to be seated or just sit down anywhere we liked because the waiter was no where to be found. It was okay after we invited ourself to seat oursellves at the taller tables by the and the waiter seemed inviting and also as though guests who seat themselves in is a normal thing. My friend ordered the all day breakfast with sunny side up eggs and they said the dish was a STEAL and well worth the price with its quality. I ordered the Natasha's and because they used pancakes it was such a sweet twist that I loved it so much. I really enjoyed their pancakes, but I'm not gunna lie, I've had better pancakes and these are pretty mom friendly made at best. Not a bad thing because it was very nostalgic of the premade pancake batter my mom used to make pancakes back in the day. The caviar and smoked salmon were nothing too special or crazy to say it was amazing but a very good meal for the price. Loved the poached eggs very muchand the hollandaise was perfect. I really love their coffee as FOR ME it was not too watery nor was it too strong in coffee beans. A perfect homey brew for a smooth wake up call in the morning. The potatoes were done nicely, but like I said nothing too spectacular to go crazy for. I mostly enjoyed the atmosphere this place had and the nostalgic food that brings me back into the times of my childhood which is why I gave this place 4 instead of 3 when most of my reviews are very food based and service picky. Thank you for having me I would love to come back! read more

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service was great and friendly, but bacon and sausage were all undercooked ( sausage was raw inside) and poached eggs came out hard boiled. Maybe a new weekend cook but for the cost for 5 of us, this was a pretty disappointing breakfast place. read more

Was great. Ate here with friends 2 years ago (pre pandemic). Service was great and food was good and prices right on! We did brunch!

We used to come here for weekend brunch every few months. So we recommended it for a lunch today for my brother-in-law and his wife. I don't know if it's under new ownership, but it was not good. I give it two stars because the food was edible. The waitress may have been training, but no one was shadowing her and it wasn't that busy. We waited about forty-five minutes and were told twice that it would only be "four or five minutes." The wait staff never checked on our water, barely checked on our coffee, and when the food eventually did arrive, the orders were wrong and incomplete, which we'd had to point out to them. When the checks arrived, ours was correct, but my brother-in-laws was filled with wrong orders that had been voided. I get it may be difficult training new people when you take over a business, but this was just a bad experience. And we could have forgiven a lot if the food was up to what we were used to, but it simply wasn't. I hope they get it together, because it's a great little space and has a history. read more

We found this place on Yelp with the high ratings of this place. There was a bit of a wait for a table, and the service seems a bit on the slower side...it's a bit delayed. We ordered the Eggs Natasha ( wasn't a huge fan) it was good don't get me wrong. However I found everything just mushy. I'm not a huge fan of the mushiness. And my date ordered the regular eggs benny. Nothing to report there, was good. Overall, the amount of seating available and the slowness of service you'll need to expect to wait a bit for a seat. read more

Hazel's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

Nice little diner with friendly staff and good portion sizes. Eggs Natasha and the Mexican Eggs Benny were both good. The pancakes are light and fluffy. They do get quite busy after 11:30 so be prepared to wait. As theres not much room to wait inside, you will likely be outdoors. Home fries were ok but would like it more seasoned and crispy. read more

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Expect a line up at this family-run brunch spot - the ambiance definitely has a "diner" feel to it and the menu options offer more than the average brunch place. My all-time favorite is the Mexican Benny - Poached eggs on corn break with chorizo sausages and smothered with beans. This is an extremely filling dish, so you've been warned! The Trucker's special is also a great option if you have a big appetite - it comes with the super fluffy mini pancakes (those are amazing). Service is quick, but not the friendliest when they get busy. It's hard to keep a smile on under diner dash stress, so it's totally understandable. Prices are fair considering the portion sizes are pretty big! Street parking is available, but the residential side roads will have free parking if you're lucky to find a spot. There are no patios, but I could just imagine how popular that would be if they did have one. Freshly squeezed juice is available to order and hot coffee/tea is constantly refilled to your satisfaction. Call me a big fan! I can't wait to try out other items on their menu! read more

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Amazing service and excellent food. The staff was so friendly and helpful in deciding what to get. We ended up choosing the Eggs Natasha and the Mexican Benny. Both were delicious. The Mexican Benny on cornbread was particularly tasty. The eggs Natasha was very rich but didn't feel like too much, definitely would recommend just to try it! Would come here again when we're in the area! read more

I've been in Toronto for 5 days and haven't had a decent breakfast until today. I found this place on yelp and it had good reviews so I decided to try it out. They serve breakfast all day and have a pretty good basic breakfast menu. I ordered eggs toast bacon and home fries for 10 dollars. Everything was cooked well and our server was exceptional. She had a bubbly personality and was very attentive. I only wish they accepted credit. I had to go to the atm to grab Canadian currency. read more

Hazel's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Food took a while to arrive (like 30 min?) but it was good. Freshly squeezed OJ was expensive. I'm talking about $5+. Even if it was organic (I'm assuming it is), $5+ doesn't really justify for the price, given that Hazel's isn't really an upscale place. Portions were generous and food was good. Make sure you are starving if you want to finish your food. read more

Hazel's Diner - Eggs Florentine with Mexican Benny in background. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

Yes, Hazel's is as good as they say. The service was excellent. Fast and friendly. Not rushed at all. The coffee is good. I had a Frenchie: a delicious fluffy omelette with caramelized onions, brie and asparagus. What a great combination!! I chose the rye for my toast and was surprised at how nice it was. Fresh marble rye toasted crispy on the outside but still a little soft inside. The hash browns were pretty good, too but the omelette was definitely the star of this dish. My hubby had the Eggs Natasha. Poached eggs with smoked salmon served on pancakes. Eggs benny with a twist. It doesn't get much better than this. A hearty breakfast. Be prepared to wait a bit on a Sunday morning. Trust me, though, it's worth it! Cash or debit only. read more

Hazel's Diner - Eggs Benny, meet Eggs Natasha. Nice twist on a classic. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Amazing brunch place ever ...! Always friendly staff with good service Make me happy everytime with this amazing dish and grapefruit fresh juice ..! read more

Hazel's Diner - Canadian Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

Great breakfast place. Was heading home and wanted setting besides hotel or airport food and searched for somewhere between markham and the airport Parking is street level and at 9am on a Thursday was pretty busy traffic wise but we found a slot out side pretty easy. Food was great. Cooked fast. Nice small diner and the omelette I had was delicious and great. read more

I've been going there many time over the past 15 years and the breakfast has always been excellent.

I visited this cute little diner on a weekday and there was no wait. I just got coffee and it came with this little silver container of milk. I did not get free coffee refill so that was disappointing. Friend ordered the french toast. He said it was light and cinnamon-y. He appeared to be satisfied. There was only one server working but she handled all the tables well. All in all, I'd go back. The food and service were adequate. Nothing blew me away but it was good enough for me to want to go back. read more

Hazel's Diner - Just coffee and milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

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The place is cozy and the service was amazing. I ordered the TPA Benny but it was a mistake. The rosti is very dry, there was almost no hollandaise sauce and the salad had no dressing at all. I wouldn't order again. read more

Hazel's Diner - TPA Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North York, Ontario

Line is very long so I expected it to be pretty good. Service is very slow. We arrived at 1:30pm didn't get seated until half an hour later. Ordered and food was sub par. Not worth the long line and slow service. Not very sanitary place. Not cheap either. Worst part is near the end of my meal I felt pain in my stomach. I got home and had diarrhea. The place wasn't very clean. Do not recommend!!! read more

Absolutely delicious. Real hollandaise, my eggs were poached perfectly and the coffee is fantastic