On Mount Pleasant !! Delicious brunch / Breakfest Wonder service Never disappoints Food made fresh every day Very dependable One of our fav places Anna read more

Good tasting food. waffle was great. i ordered my veggie hash with scrambled eggs. firstly... the eggs werent scrambled properly. white was still pretty visible. secondly.... it was supposed to be with 3 eggs and it didn't look like 3 eggs. maybe get it with fried next time. and lastly i found what looked like a piece of bacon in my hash. upon showing the server.... she took it back and chef came and told me it was a crispy fried onion. he didn't bring the dish back to show me, so its anyones guess at this point. On a positive note, he reassured me that veg skillet was separate and he would make me a new order. but i was turned off / disgusted by this time so he took it off my bill. read more

A great spot with solid classics. The omelettes are really good, especially the Canadian. I get it every time, it's so tasty. The egg benedicts are nothing special though, so I'd avoid those. The service is usually pretty good but sometimes you will have to wave down your waiter to get your bill. Not a big deal though, still highly recommend! read more

Hazel's Diner - The Canadian. - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried the daily Omlette this time and split the French Toast. I recommend the daily Omlette. The avocado and the feta make a good filing for the Omlette. It comes with a side of arugula raspberry salad, without any dressing. Which I prefer and like. The French toast was okay. Service is friendly and attentive. They fill up your coffee as soon as you need it to be filled up. We got to spot in the window this time. All in all, a good Sunday morning brunch. read more

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The Mount Pleasant location also has an outdoor patio, hidden by beautiful foliage and a wide sidewalk so that there's more privacy. You can certainly find the staple breakfast fare of bacon and eggs at Hazel's, although I think their signature creations are so much better and love that their menu offers so many meat-free options. Bonnie's hash ($17), named after the owner's wife who is a vegetarian, is a hearty combination of well toasted potatoes mixed with corn, onion, pepper, spinach, garlic, and jalapeno, topped with two eggs done to your liking (my over medium was done perfectly). It's a satisfying breakfast that's also refreshing and delicious. I only wish the rye bread was less crispy - it's more akin to melba toast - and is great for dipping into eggs but not solo with jam. Sourced from a local bakery, the owner explains the lack of preservatives does mean it can crisp up quickly, so perhaps order it untoasted if you like your bread soft. On the other hand, if you're craving decadence, the eggs Natasha ($19) places poached eggs on smoked salmon and pancakes topped with hollandaise, sour cream, and black caviar. It's a savoury, sweet, and smoky concoction, certainly a dish to wake up the taste buds and makes me wonder if it's too early to have a shot of vodka. For those who like it sweet, the French toast is made from challah so that it's extra custardy tasting with a faint cinnamon finish. I particularly love that Hazel's uses maple syrup instead of the overly thick and plasticky tasting table syrup. When you're creating such wonderful dishes, go maple! After such a filling brunch, I didn't think we could get through the loaded waffle ($16), but as I took a bite of the fluffy creation with a sweet berry, I wanted another bite and another... needless to say, it did not go to waste. And despite what looks like an insane amount of whipped cream, it was as light as air and seemed to vanish on the tongue. read more

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no more this place puts in half the ingredents it used to cheap owner and awfull stall they give u half what they used to in bonnies hash, i hope they go under read more

I went to the Hazel's diner location on Mount Pleasant for lunch on Monday. The restaurant was not very crowded. The restaurant wasn't very clean since there were dirty dishes on the tables. But there was only one waitress who was busy. I ordered the eggs Florentine. The food was okay but kind of bland. I couldn't really taste all the ingredients in the dish. The potatoes were kind of burnt. Would I go back? Maybe to try other dishes. read more

Hazel's Diner - Eggs Florentine - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The experience was decent. The portions are big (enough to share for 2 adults)-eggs with chorizo come with the fried potatoes aside. Poached eggs were jot bad as well (not enough English muffins for them though). The thing that we liked the least was Mac and cheese which tasted great while being hot but with time while cooling cheese has turned into strange powdery thing. The beer was excellent. Definitely place to visit when one needs a comfort food (nothing sophisticated, but hot and saturating). read more

2.5 STARS Nothing spectacular about the hollandaise & omelette which was over done. Very reproducible at home. Service was above average, friendly & attentive but I was the only customer on a late Sunday afternoon. I would rather go out of my way to eat at Under the Table than here. Food is not special enough to keep me coming back. read more

we had a late breakfest their today the coffee and food is good, the service very bad,it took us 50 minutes to get our food , they have 3 people serving inside and on their huge patio,theirs two cooks in the kitchen, the owner is looking to make big bucks by having two servers and 2 kitchen staff, spoke to him and he claimed it s a busy day their, but thats no excuse, he should hire more people their but dosen t, why, i assume its to increase his bottom line sad we will never go back, it took us one hour their 52 min s for food to come and 8 min s to eat it as we were starving, the food is good but not much else,my girlfiend asked if they could make her a new egg, and the server said sorry no were to busy, so be warned, read more

My first visit to this place was delightful by all counts. The service was outstandingly good, the food was amazing, but the price was a little much for breakfast. It is a clean and modern looking diner and they serve a wide variety of breakfast options. I had the hazel hash ($14) and it was an amazing blend of meat, eggs and potatoes. The portion sizes are huge and the serving time was quick. They had freshly squeezed juices and coffee available though it has to be said the coffee was a little underwhelming. I will have to go back to try out their other menu items as it all looks delicious. Notes: The washroom is very clean and has a cool sink! read more

Hazel's Diner - Menu breakfast side - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious! Real hollandaise, thick pameal, great rosti. We have come here for breakfast 2 times this week.

Shared the Loaded Waffles + Poutine =$18 and we were both full before finishing the meal :) The server was so friendly! You can tell she actually cares about service and the restaurant. Only reason it's not getting 5 stars is because the poutine had kind of a weird gravy (maybe chicken idk) and not fresh cut fries. The waffle was good though, lots of fruit toppings. read more

We live just down the street so we stop in for brunch a couple times a month. We've been there 3 times so far and only had to wait for a table once, and it was a 10 minute wait. We usually visit around 10am on a Saturday or Sunday. It's a small place so there's just one server working, and she's run off her feet so the manager does the food running and helps her bus tables. Sometimes it's hard to get the server's attention if you need something, so you have to be a bit patient. The food sometimes doesn't arrive all at the same time, but other than that we have no complaints. The food has been consistently prepared and good each time and they keep your coffee topped up well. If they took credit card payments and were a bit more organized I'd give them a 5 star rating. read more

Went on a Sunday and there was a lineup at ~ 1:30 pm. Understandably - the food was good, service was good. I love the salmon & avocado omelette. Definitely a neighbourhood gem. read more

Hazel's Diner - Salmon and avocado omelette....very good - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Breakfast at this newish, attractive eatery was uninspired, to say the least. The decor set it apart from a typical diner or greasy spoon, but the breakfast special was just about average. The eggs were overdone, the home fries were bland and lifeless, and the brown toast was "Wonder"-ful. I think I remember the bacon being described as "weird". The waiter was attentive and the coffee flowed freely. If you are looking for breakfast in this general area, you'd do better 1.6 kms northeast at Mars http://www.yelp.com/biz/mars-uptown-toronto or the Sunset Grill http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunset-grill-toronto-2, on Yonge just north of Eglinton. read more

We've been to Hazel's twice now, as it's nearby to good friends and makes for a convenient Sunday breakfast spot. Unfortunately, the undeniably friendly staff can't make up for average food at above average prices, or the tragic comedy that is their coffee. So what's my gripe? Well, our most recent experience saw: * Unreasonable and illogical upcharges for menu substitutions (turkey bacon is 50c more by menu price for a 3pc order, but $1.50 more for a substitution of 2pc on a breakfast). * Questionable quality and freshness: the same turkey bacon, and accompanying sausage, were flavourless and cold upon arrival. * Three eggs according to the menu arrived as two, and an order of over medium came barely over easy. I suppose it's easy to slip up on quantity of eggs, but at their prices it's annoying at best. * Previously mentioned coffee. Words cannot describe how bad, though I'll try: I came armed with a hangover and desperate need for caffeine, which usually translates to "I'll drink just about any coffee-type-sludge you put in front of me". I couldn't finish a cup. Sour and burnt are pretty accurate descriptors and no amount of milk and sugar could rescue it. This is a diner, people! A breakfast diner! Average coffee? Sure! Bad coffee? Ok, I can tolerate... but perhaps the worst coffee I've ever had? Gods, no! Who brews your coffee, Hazel? Tyler Durden? So why two stars and not one? Well, the first experience was about a 2.5, perfectly serviceable (same awful coffee, however), and the staff really are just super likable. It's hard to give a * review to such nice people... so let's hope they improve their coffee, re-examine their price structure, and do a better job of ensuring food freshness. They deserve better. But then again, so too do their customers. read more

This is a diner. An honest to goodness diner. Staff are accommodating, efficient, and friendly. Food is excellent for diner fare. I come here often through the week but stay away on weekends. To quote Yogi Berra "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded". I'm deliberating on a four star rating. Not so much through the fault of the diner but that of the patrons. Privileged parents and the boorish heirs can grow tiresome quickly. Five stars it is. This is a diner! read more

Equal parts 50s diner and brunch restaurant, Hazel's diner is a solid 3 star. With ample amount of tables and consistent food quality, you can't go wrong with this place if you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant that doesn't try to deviate too much from the norm. Food? Decent but nothing to write home about. Ambiance? Noisy at times but there is definitely a positive energy. Service? Prompt and courteous. Truckers Special and The Caker seem to be the two most popular dishes but I honestly can't remember what they taste like. What I do remember though is having a good time every time I visit Hazel's Diner. It certainly helps that it is situated on a particularly interesting stretch of Mount Pleasant road. I recommend: come here with a few friends or family members, enjoy a greasy but satisfying brunch and then take a walk along Mount Pleasant road to burn off some calories. read more

The morning after a wedding, I was with my boyfriend looking for a solid breakfast place in the area to start our Sunday off right. I came across this place on Yelp and decided it was worth checking out because of "The Caker" I read about. I love being able to try places with unique menu items and this is definitely one of them! I thought it was great, lots going on, but it was a little bit too rich for me to finish. My boyfriend got an omelette which he really enjoyed. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. If I am ever in the area again I would come back. Remember they only accept Cash and Debit at this time :) read more

Hazel's Diner - The inside of The Caker - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great service, the staff always seems to be on the ball and warm which starts the day off right. Breakfast special (before 11) is pretty solid and the restaurant itself is very clean and welcoming. Reliable spot for solo breakfast, visiting with friends, or bringing family members (have done all three multiple times). Usually the volume of people is pretty good so never really a problem getting a table or service (have heard on holidays it fills up). Have only done the breakfast (special, omelettes, and the eggs bene) and one day will try lunch, so far so good! read more

Four stars, but remember it IS a dinner! NOTE: They only take cash and debit. They do NOT take credit! Busy and very loud. Not a place for conversation. Took my elderly father there for lunch and that was a mistake due to the noise. I had to basically yell for him to be able to hear anything I said. On the other hand, the server was excellent. Quick, knew the menu, friendly, and there when she was needed without being in the way. My brother had the "caker". He enjoyed it but had a hard time finishing. Very generous portion and very heavy! Based on another Yelp review, I asked about the smoked salmon and avocado omelet. When I learned it was an egg white omelet I should have passed, but it was intrigued and ordered it anyway. I personally find egg white omelets are always a bit blander than I like and I find I want a sauce or something to zest them up ... undoing any reason of not using the yolks. The omelet was generous and plenty of fresh smoked salmon and avocado. As advertized, but next time I would request they use whole eggs and not whites or try one of the 3-4 other menu items that caught my eye. On the whole. I liked the place and if I was in the area again (without my elderly father) I would return to sample more of the menu. read more

I rarely write five star reviews. If I find a really good restaurant, I tend to think that there must be someplace better, so I give it four stars. In that spirit, I'm giving Hazel's Diner two stars. There must be someplace worse. Hazel's Diner is old, the vinyl booths are worn, the lighting is adequate but not bright and the general ambiance is dingy. They don't offer wifi, and they don't accept credit cards. I didn't dare check out the bathroom but if it looks like the rest of the place... Aside from the "no substitutions" breakfast special, most of the breakfast items are expensive compared to other neighbourhood breakfast spots. When I was there (8 am on a Saturday morning), the owner (Tony Xavier) was seated up front, there was one waitress, and there were two people in the kitchen. The staff outnumbered the patrons and I can see why. In spite of this, I was never offered a coffee refill and received one only when I called out to the waitress. The food was not bad but the presentation was unappetizing. I has a "Mexican Bennie" which was piled on top of some so so baked beans. The home fries were tasteless. When I asked whether they had wifi, the waitress said, "No. Will that make a difference?" I replied, "Yes. I won't be back." And I won't. read more

My friend and I happened by this place after a long run in the rain; we were ready for a greasy breakfast and that's pretty much what we got. No surprises. The service was friendly - joking about the rain and getting drenched. We ordered coffee and our meals. I had an eggs Benedict with a side of sausage. It was average food; I think it spent too much time under the heat lamp since the hollandaise had congealed and burned a bit (somehow?). They had a couple servers for a packed place due to the rain but they had things under control. Overall it's a decent place if you're in the area. read more

I went here for breakfast with my family (hubby and kids 1yr and 3yrs) and two other couples. It was a great time. We got there for 9:30 and got a table immediately. They were able to provide us with a high chair and were very accomodating. The food came quickly. It was very tasty. Even my kids polished their plates. Our waitress was very nice and very personable. The only caution is they only take debit or cash so be sure to have one or the other. Also lots of street parking and it was free on the weekend so that is a plus. We had a great time there and was so happy its kid friendly. Will definetly be going back. read more

Fantastic place! Was quite busy but staff was very attentive, offered us coffee while we waited. Tables didn't stay empty and dirty, as soon as someone left they worked as a team to have them clean and ready as fast as possible. Delicious breakfast. read more

I suggest enjoying wine pairing with courses and, of course, raise the level of your list when you have a chance. My wife enjoyed turbot and we both loved grade Kobe beef from Japan. To be honest, and every course was fantastic and left us wanting and waiting for more! Moreover, we appreciated the small gestures from the restaurant: a single red rose, and a small loaf of bread and breakfast, and a variety of chocolates. I felt as if the restaurant did not want to forget and diners to experience the real "fine dining." read more

I love this place! The hash is to die for! Their eggs benedict with arugula comes as a close second! Our server was Bonnie such a delightful and cheerful person :) probably torontos best breakfast joint! read more

Great place for breakfast,lunch or dinner. Solid menu, great service and food. Well run and organised, looking forward to our next visit

The best breakfast place in the Yonge & Lawrence area hands down. Don't let the store front "fool you" :) ... I always select my toppings when making an omelettes. The food is never greasy and really good also well priced for the neighborhood. Ok I live in the area : ) This diner also has that atmosphere where you just wanna sit and talk with your friends forever, no wonder it's called Hazel's. Keep the coffee coming ... The pancakes are also delicious ... Rocked 5 years ago and still rocks now ... On a sunny Sunday this place can have you wait a bit. read more

A fantastic neighbourhood diner with delicious food and great service. The vibe is warm and inviting, and the smell of food being prepared in the kitchen was tantalizing. I ordered the Eggs Natasha, and thoroughly enjoyed the smoked salmon. Overall, a great place at reasonable prices. read more

I was excited about a new "authentic diner" opening in my neighbourhood. I Live near this place, have gone there a few times and always thought something was off, but couldn't quite wrap my head around it. The kitchen staff can whip up your standard breakfast bullshit that anyone with a half functioning brain can, with slow incompetent service to boot! (having to ask for ketchup for fries,jam for toast etc). Not only do you have to ask for every single thing twice, but the food is all around average. Small portions, boring flavours, and high prices for average greasy spoon eats. The real kicker for me was failing to mention they only take cash til' the last minute, then having the owner try and steal my wallet / hold onto it. That's when it dawned on me that this place isn't necessarily horrible, just ran by a mean narcissistic prick who wants nothing more to than take your money and get you out the door in time for his next customer. Instead of dealing with a pretty simple customer service problem he made me and the person I was at the restaurant with feel like criminals, and ruined the entire experience forever. How anyone who owns a new restaurant could be this rude and unprofessional really beats me. I've never been so disgusted with service or a restaurant before and I hope this place gets condemned. I also highly recommend this place for over privileged yuppies who need a place to feed their irritating loud kids, or is too lazy to cook breakfast. Since that's the vibe I got from this place. Don't be fooled by the friendly welcome you get from the owner, this guy has some SERIOUS deep seeded issues. Oh the interior is outdated and pretentious. read more

Nice little breakfast spot we tried for the first time today and took it as take out. Both got the Canadian omelette which was good, packed full of bacon and onions. Not the most amazing place ever, but good. read more

This is a small but busy diner in Toronto that has good service but just average food. They specialize in breakfast and have the usual items like Eggs and bacon, French a Toast, Waffles, and Pancakes. read more

I really liked this place. I had eggs florentine which were delicious as were the home fries that came with it. My two young nieces had waffles (covered in whipped cream and fruit) and the plain jane burger both of which were well received. The service was great and I really liked the atmosphere. Excellent place. I've no reason to come down to this part of town very often, but I would come back specifically to eat brunch at Hazels. read more

Decor and atmosphere was fine (very much a typical diner). Service was fine (quick, courteous). But the food was bad. Really bad. The bacon tasted like the inside of a fridge, as if it had been cooked and left for days. I got the TPA benny which had asparagus a couple slices of tomato and a huge mound of arugula (really way too much). Not much flavor, potatoes were overcooked and seemed old too. I had wanted to go to Starving Artist but the wait was 30 minutes, so we settled for Hazel's. Big mistake. I'll wait 30 minutes next time. read more

Sorry folks. The brunch here was completely disappointing. Prior to being served, the eggs benny felt as though they had been languishing under a heat lamp for over an hour. Sauce was dried up on the plate, eggs were flavourless and the home fries were bland. My companions had similar thoughts on their dishes, over-cooked, bland and over priced. Sentiment is they should fire the cooks and re-staff the kitchen. The table service was definitely friendly and welcoming, which is what saved this from being a one star review. Despite the service, we won't be back here unfortunately. read more

I gave 1 star because I had to give one otherwise they'd get none. I arrived at the restuarant with two young children most of the tables were empty but dirty was told it would be 10 minute wait. It's fine it was Good Friday and my options were limited my daughter had to be at her dads fully fed by 3:15pm and it was 1:42pm. I was surprised after only 3 minutes of waiting I was told a table was available. Waitress who is pleasant enough asked for drink order to start as I had glanced at menu for kids I saw it came with juice boxes so I asked what they had she gave me a list and we ordered waited 15 minutes to come she have the two year old a glass that contained 2 oz of orange juice and my daughter a small 300 ml bottle of Apple juice. Each cost $3.00 She took our order as with 15 minutes waiting for the drinks and a time limit I had quickly decided what we were going to have made the order. I would like to say here: The kids menu comes with a juice box, the main and and ice cream sandwich all for the price of $6.95 The chicken fingers and fries comes with 3 hard pieces of chicken and fries that are greasy and over cooked The Mac and Cheese which my daughter ordered came in a small bowl holding about 2 cups of pasta. I ordered a $12.00 cheese burger with fries and a coke. The food took 30 minutes to arrive at our table unacceptable when you have children as patrons. My burger was sub par and my daughter said her Mac and cheese was sour I thought it was because she wanted her cousins fries but later in the night I received a text from her father saying that she had been throwing up all afternoon starting shortly after she arrived. The waitress gave me a can of coke and a glass with ice when I poured the coke I saw little brown particles floating in it. It took me another 10 minutes to get her attention when I showed her and said I think the glass is dirty she brought me a new can and said that the glass wasn't dirty but had coffee grounds in it from when she was making coffee - wouldn't that qualify as dirty? - The bill came to just under $40.00 service was crap they poisoned my 7 year old and the food wasn't even close to being worth the $40.00. Not once did she come and see if we were ok if the food was okay. And I showed my dissatisfaction with my tip to her I'm a solid 20%. Tipper if the food was crap it goes down to 15% but this was both. I'm not rich. I'm below the poverty line my intention that day was to go to subway sandwiches and let the kids play in the park the bad service and crap food took my budget, the kids fun and my appetite away! I want my money back but that's never going to happen! To top it all off one of the two waitresses bad mouthing the owners to another patron two tables over, had she been doing her job I wouldn't have had to wait for my food half of what I ordered. read more

I went on a Sunday. The place was steady with customers, but usually one table was available for walk-ins. I was there before 11am, so I was able to get the all-day breakfast (2 eggs, bacon (you cannot substitute for another meat), toast, homefries) for $5.99 instead of $8.99. Service was friendly and food came quickly once we ordered. My friend had an omelette ($13.99) and when she asked for no homefries the server was nice enough to suggest substituting tomatoes, grilled or fresh. I got a smal grapefruit juice ($3) which is fresh squeezed. It is really small, I'd say about 5 oz. But it was good. Overall, the place is clean, staff is friendly. It's a nice neighbourhood place. Anything but the all-day breakfast seems a bit prices, including the drinks/tea. My $5.99 breakfast with a small grapefruit juice and my friend's omelette and tea came to over $30. read more

Average food. Excellent service. I would return to the restaurant if it didn't smell like bathroom. The door to the bathroom downstairs was open the whole time we were there. If I closed it, someone would open it. No one who worked there closed the door. The smell ruined my experience. I don't understand how people are able to enjoy their meal, with the smell of bathroom wafting through the restaurant. read more