Avenue Open Kitchen completely won me over with its old-school diner charm. The Montreal smoked…read moremeat sandwich was tender, generous, and so satisfying, and the poutine felt like the perfect classic side to order here. Cozy, simple, and full of character.

Classic diner vibe which alone is worth a visit. Add the classic diner fare with regional…read morespecialties - and a visit is basically mandatory. If my home town had one of these - I'd be a regular.

me and my girlfriend went there for vacation from America, great American food, and the server…read moreheard we from America and will not let me tip him because he want we to have a good trip , good people

August 18/2015: A solo breakfast…read more Tiny little diner. Less than 50 seats for customers with an old style 50' theme. I ordered the Eggs Benedict ($17.25). Small serving but not bad taste wise. My server was very nice but wouldn't allow me to take advantage of the breakfast specials because I was there at 11:10 & the specials expired at 11:00, which I kinda understood. I found that to be a rather chinchy move in my opinion. Nothing to write home for food. It didn't really offer anything special but it was good. Peameal bacon was nicely done. I doubt I'd go again, there's not enough of a uniqueness to warrant another visit.

I remember when this place opened when I was still in highschool and its just as great as I…read moreremember. In fact, it got onto the Michelin list a couple years ago, and for good reason. The restaurant is giving cozy comforts diner with abut 20 people worth of seating. Join the waitlist as soon as you can because you can wait up to 2 hours for a table on a Sunday morning. After we got seated and our waiter came over and he wasn't giving the most welcoming energy, he seemed a little stand off ish which was weird but we assumed that's just how he was lol. Other than that that the service was good. We started with the biscuits. You have an option to have it with gravy or jam. We got jam and it came with a clotted cream like spread and a cinnamon apple tasting jam. The biscuits were nice and fluffy. We got an ice coffee too and it was really good. I always come for the party melt. It comes with their house salad and a scoop of their sweet potato salad. The whole plate was fantastic. We also for their turkey dinner and this was so delicious but we were so full we only had a couple bites and took the rest home. It was just as delicious as reheated leftovers.

A friend took me here. It's our first time for both of us…read more We came as soon as they are open and it's already line up. Ordered OG patty melt (reuben style), sour cream donut, egg and steak(or sausage? dont recall). Patty melt is really good. unique. tender and juicy patty. with dipping sauce on the side. Egg & steak(or sausage....dont recall) is too normal (my friend prefer to eat my patty melt instead). Sour cream donut is crazily delicious! not too sweet, soft and airy dough. We wish to buy more (cz we only ordered 1, just to try). As we were eating, people kept coming (but restaurant is full and they need to register for online waitlist, which could take 2-3hrs waiting list). Worth to try if you live nearby. Otherwise, probably it's ok to skip. It'a good or unique, but not too wow/mind blowing (especially for a far commute). It's a simple-and-classic-and-feels-homey vibe type of breakfast after all. Fast and attentive service. Cheers!

In the heart of Corktown, The George Street Diner is a quietly confident institution -- the kind of…read moreplace that has no need to announce itself, because those who know, know. With its red exterior, snug booth seating, and counter stools worn smooth by years of faithful custom, it wears its authenticity without affectation. The Irish breakfast is the undisputed centrepiece: a generous, unapologetically hearty spread that arrives with the sort of abundance one associates with a proper Irish kitchen. Portions are substantial and satisfying, calibrated for appetite rather than aesthetics -- and all the better for it. The menu is unpretentious, and the cooking honest. What distinguishes The George Street Diner most, however, is the quality of its hospitality. The service is warm and unhurried, characterised by a genuine attentiveness that is increasingly rare. One leaves not merely fed, but looked after -- and that distinction matters. It is the sort of neighbourhood gem one recommends without hesitation, and whose reputation travels well. I have done so on multiple occasions, and the response has been unfailingly positive. A treasured find for weekend brunch in Toronto.

I haven't been here in years. Ordered the Irish breakfast which consisted of mushrooms, over easy…read moreeggs, beans, soda bread, French fries, and a piece of tomato. Honestly, it was awful. The eggs were great but I couldn't eat the rest. I don't want fries for breakfast. The beans were straight out of a can, a tiny piece if mushy tomato, extremely dry soda bread, and the worse tasting mushrooms I've ever had. Husband had the same but with too salty sausage. He couldn't eat it. We both basically ate the egg with a piece of the soda bread. Service was great. Coffee cup never empty. But omg, SO pricey for a diner. Won't be back.

While standing in the long lineup to get into Sammy's for Sunday brunch (note that this place is…read morebetter to visit on a weekday) I met a nice lady who told me she has had two knee replacements. Sadly there was no chair for her to sit down on yet it didn't stop her from going to her regular spot for a Sunday brunch. She told me that she has been coming here for many years, even before it was called Sammy's. Has it been 30 years, she asked herself? Either way, she made it known that she is quite the regular. Very nice and friendly lady. These are the types of regulars that make the diner what it is. There is a sign in clipboard at the front, as soon as you walk in. You have to sign in as part of contact tracing in case there is an outbreak of COVID linked back to this establishment. Make sure you do not block the pathway from behind the bar, I didn't block it but a large family with several kids needed a place to stand in line and wait for a big table, because servers will get very mad at you and tell you "I NEED TO GET BY! DON'T BLOCK THE WAY!" But there is no where to stand when the lineup is 20 people deep. This is something to think about once the weather gets colder and there is a long lineup out the door. Perhaps takeout would be a better option than to be yelled at by the short haired waitress with tattoos? While I did not mind waiting and I had a book to occupy my time in the lineup and at the table before I was given the menu, I could see that this was obviously a rush time, prime time lunchtime at the diner, maybe others might be a little more impatient than me? I could watch a snail crawl for hours, patience is a virtue. The wait is very long to get seated and even longer to get food. While the food was pretty good, and the other server was very friendly, attentive and nice, I think they were short staffed that day and nothing is ever as instant as fast food. My advice would be to go here when you have the time to wait. Don't come here if you are in a rush. It's better to only come here when you have lots of time to wait.

Home style food well prepared. Lots of variety in the menu....Staff are good people too.read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. This was one of the best breakfasts I've ever…read morehad. The service was stellar. Everyone was friendly and warm. It's got the old diner vibe with vintage corningware and furniture. It's attached to a gas station, but don't let that sway your decision. You will not be disappointed.

Food was excellent. Great portions. Service was on point…read more Great local vibe. Recommend to family and couples

This restaurant was in Downtown, close to St. Michael's Cathedral. We could actually walk to the…read morerestaurant after Christmas Mass at around 6pm. And the restaurant was open during Christmas. We had table of 7+1 where we have a baby. We had to wait for a while for our friends, and we only drank hot water, the server seemed not really like that. And he didn't let us know hot water would charge $1/person. It didn't seem to be really welcome. So we ordered some apps and drinks, then we approached to other place for mains. The wings we had were one with honey garlic and one with BBQ. They were decent. We might come back, but not the holidays!

Got a burger, milkshake, fried pickles and poutine. Pretty good, that salad was something I did not…read moreexpect. No glass for the milkshake just the metal thing they make it in, and it was dense as hell. Pretty good for the price. Service was interesting. Dude seemed chill but I think he called us dude back. Left half way thru taking the order to go deal with something. When we left we were basically locked in the restaurant and someone had to move an ordering stand so we could leave...

Honestly, it took us ages to eat here because the aesthetics weren't too great from the street, but…read moreon the recommendation of a friend, we finally went! The portion sizes were crazy! We had the corned beef breakfast and the large souvlaki plate, and both have fed us for three meals now. The souvlaki is made by an actual Greek person, and truly, it can give the Danforth a run for its money! I really liked the rice; it was especially flavourful. I liked that, on a Sunday morning, this place had all ages: families with kids, couples on dates, and a few tables with senior citizens hanging out. With its proximity to the sometimes exclusive Ossington Strip, it's very sweet that this place welcomes everybody.

Cute lil diner. The food was alright, but I probably would just get a basic breakfast if I went…read morethere again.

Had a great experience at Flying Saucers Restaurant! The food was delicious and the portions were…read more*huge*--definitely worth it if you come hungry. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, and there were plenty of options to choose from. A special shoutout to Lisa, and all the crew who was incredibly nice and attentive throughout the entire visit. Lisa made sure we had everything we needed and checked in just the right amount without being overbearing. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family. Between the generous servings, tasty food, and excellent service.Highly recommend!

Party of 6 adults went because we were recommended. We didn't expect the best, but we expected way…read morebetter than what we got. First of all out of our 6 orders, they didn't have 3 of the meals we ordered. One of them they didn't tell us until probably 20 min after our order, it was a constant return to the table "oh we don't have this in the kitchen"... then they brought the wrong meal to my husband and then he had to wait another 20+ min for his food. A club sandwich! How ling does it take to assemble a sandwich!?! We were all done eating when he got the sandwich. My BLT had maybe 2 pieces of bacon on it. It was a huge let down. Honestly the interior wasn't even all that cool.

Sandwiched between Allan Gardens and Seaton St. in Cabbagetown sits Chew Chew's serving all-day…read morebreakfast, hot sandwiches and burgers in their diner with booth seating and train-inspired decor. At the corner of Carlton and Bleecker St, I spotted a mural of their trademark locomotive painted on the outside walls. Choo-choo, Chew chew! I chew-chewed my way into the train themed diner. I got the All Aboard Special Breakfast which is a meat lover's dream. It came with 3 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 strips of bacon, a slice ham and peameal bacon, seasoned home fries and buttered toast your choice of white, brown or rye. Adorning the walls are black and white photographs of trains. A panoramic photo on one wall is a captivating one of the Minnesota border, smiling staffer Sean tells me while taking down the Christmas holiday decor. It's a green grassy beauty. It has a long history of charity, partnering with St.Luke's United Church and Dixon Hall to supply a street outreach team hot meals to distribute to those who need it. The diner is more than meets the eye, some greasy spoons are full of character and kindness.

Since I moved to the area in 2021, this was my go to breakfast spot. Cheap, nothing fancy, but…read moreconsistently good food with great portions for the price you pay. The eggs were always perfectly cooked, the bacon crispy, and delicious home fries. The staff were all very friendly. Nothing but great things to say! I thought the restaurant was under renovations for a few months, but it seems they are closed for good. Truly lost a great spot for brunch.