Really a wonderful place for breakfast. We try to go every Tuesday and PD is always really clean…read more(including washrooms) and we even have a favourite server Donna who always makes us feel welcome. They greet everyone cheerfully and the food is great. We especially like the eggs Benedict but all the breakfasts are super. Small thing for some, but the orange juice is always really cold and in a bottle, not from a machine. We are looking forward to trying PD for dinner sometime soon as they have lots of entrees with some real classics like liver and onions! (I know, I know... but it's good for you!)

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

One of my favourite places to dine in Whitby! The value you get for your food is unbeatable…read more We came here during their happy hour around 2-5PM and they had a lot of food options for $10 and drinks for $6! And they don't change the portion size either. The food came out quickly and was really good! The mac and cheese was really delicious. The portion of the fish and chips was quite large. I don't think there was any food left on our plates after only 10 minutes. We had a really great server and a few times around the owner would come by to our table and joke around a bit which was nice. The brunch menu looked delicious so i'll be coming back to try that!

Excellent price point for the large portions. Great for large groups. Good vege options. Kids menu…read morehas variety and portions also large. Can't go wrong with this standard American cuisine. Loved it! Banana bread French toast was fantastic and so big I couldn't finish. Warm service and waitress went out of her way to remake donuts for the children due to a mistake that * I made. Very nice. Will certainly be back.

We had a great breakfast. Great way to start the morning before heading to work!…read more The service is Great also. Thank you

It was my first visit today but I it felt like I have been there before. Food was good but more…read moreimportant than food to me was the friendly and honest connection the owner had to offer, sir Dimitri,(Demetrios) came to our table to have a little chat with me creating very positive energy I could relaxed into. I felt at home. Today's morning was bad time for me. My compainion, the man siting at the table with me just broke up with me before taking me for breakfast. I guess to make me feel better, but it did not work this way. Who made me feel all better was sir Dimitri. He was like father figure who cares. I am greatful for sir Dimitri. I am thankfull for Lock Street Diner. I would like to return, just do not know when. God bless Lock Street Diner. Love always - Joanna.

Been going downhill several years now................................................food cold…read moresmaller portions.poorer quality .they keep changing menu

We ordered three dinners and a poutine. All our fries were as stale as cardboard. Actually I think…read morecardboard would have tasted better. If a restaurant is willing to serve terrible fries, what else don't they give a damn about. You have forever lost a customer.

Will never return. Service was fine despite being a little…read morebusy. The food was just awful, one meal was barely touched, as it was both cold and tasted off. They did not take it off the bill. Also the drinks tasted off, a strong chemical flavour and was barely touched, they again apologized and they again were still on the bill. They gave us a coupon for an particular appetizer. Having given this location a couple of second chances now, I will not attempt again.

The fajitas came with barely and side fixings except gelatinous lettuce. We showed the "manager",…read moreher response was the "guy" in the kitchen had issues. That was her response and she went on and on in detail about the worker and not the discusting food we almost ate. Took nothing off the bill. Gross and never ever again. Check your food before you put it in your mouth.

Ordered the lobster mac and cheese and a pulled pork sandwich. Sandwich was 10/10 and delicious…read more Lobster mac and cheese didn't have enough lobster and it was a bit flavorless. Wouldn't recommend that. The service was amazing and the decor was so cool. I'd consider going back to try other sandwiches.

gangster cheese serves next level grilled cheese by adding a delicious spin to comfort food these…read morewere both super tasty and filling, def great hits

We ordered one pie just to try the place out. Pizza was solid. Only hiccup was we asked for just…read morehalf pepperoni on the capo pizza but they halfed some of the other ingredients as well ( basil etc). Make sure you order well in advance of dinner because it could take 30+ minutes on a busy night. Garlic dip was excellent. Will definitely give this place another try. Menu is small but other options look pretty good.

Their Parmesan fries were amazing!! I will go back for them....my new craving…read moreWhen we arrived no one was at the front so we didn't know what to do...only an opening. You can't see a kitchen or anything. No instructions or bell to ring. The lady came out & was very courteous & helped us. This is really a take out place as there were a few tables & counter at the window. They keep this place very clean including the bathroom. I am not a fan of smash burgers but each to their own. The pizza was ok.

Stopped by this restaurant on our way back to Toronto from Canada Dinasour park for lunch. I was…read morepleasantly surprised with the quality of food and the reasonable price. We ordered three dishes - Pear and beet salad, Chicken parmigiana and Smoked salmon egg Benedict. They were all priced below $15. The portion of each dish was generous. The salad came with perfectly cooked pear and beet. It was nicely seasoned with balsamic vinegar dressing and goat cheese. Chicken parmigiana was phenomenal - with perfect amount of cheese and tomato sauce. Smoked salmon benefit was ok - a bit saggy with Hollande sauce and side potatoes were overly cooked. Staff were very friendly as well. The interior was simple but clean. We will definitely go back to this restaurant when we are in the neighborhood!

On my recent road trip north east to Bancroft my dinner time was going to have to be a random spot…read moreoff the highway- while I had no recommendations, I did not want to drive far off my path to visit family, though I was certain I wouldn't arrive till much later I randomly selected a spot on the way attached to a gas station( I opted to pass-up on fast food chains) - which brought me to Chef Basel - the interior is tidy, the music is classic oldies While not busy seating wise, it's clearly a local favorite for pizza and Indian food The menu is quite robust, I opted for a Caesar Salad, which was made fresh and came with real bacon - I was a bit surprised as that was unexpected, I also ordered the Carbonara pasta it came with 2 slices of garlic bread , while I prefer crisped garlic bread theirs was soft and tasty , the carbonara was a good sized portion (more than I would down in a seating) I enjoyed both dishes and would have to say I would opt for this again on my next late trip !!

Had 14 of us for lunch/dinner. Everyone enjoyed their meal!…read moreAnd everything was top notched.

Honestly- a great place! The food was awesome! The cocktails- as good!…read more I went on a Sunday driving up to a Newfane farm with a friend. We both loved it and committed to coming back when in the area.

There's a reason why this place is rated one of the best in the city. The ambiance and service were…read moretop notch and the perfect place for a nice dinner. The salad is fresh and large portion. And the steak was cooked to perfection. I had leftovers the next day and it was still so good after sitting in the fridge. The broccolini and fries came out fresh and perfect sides. The restaurant looks out into a patio with amazing views of the CN tower. I will definitely come back!

After hearing about some early growing pains, I purposely waited before visiting. But when Toronto…read moreLife hosted a special TL Insider dinner ($225 per person, inclusive of taxes and gratuities), curiosity won out. The prices listed below reflect the regular menu, though portions at the event were likely smaller than standard service. The evening began with a beef skewer ($31), featuring cubes of barbecued beef glazed in teriyaki and topped with plenty of chives. Unfortunately, consistency was an issue. Other guests raved about how tender theirs were, while mine arrived overcooked. It wasn't inedible, but it certainly wasn't tender. One of the restaurant's newer additions is its aged fish program, so I was eager to try the dry-aged salmon ($33). Listed as a "crudo," I expected delicate slices in a citrusy sauce, but it arrived as another skewer. The texture was undeniably smooth, with the dry aging removing any chewiness, but the salmon also developed a gaminess that lingered unpleasantly. A marinade or thinner slicing might help balance things out. I'm glad their signature Caesar salad ($24) remains excellent. It's beautifully balanced with acidity, savouriness, and thoughtful touches like buttery breadcrumbs and bacon bits that aren't rock hard. It's still one of the better Caesars in the city, though tableside preparation now costs an additional $10. Fans of tartare will likely appreciate the beef tartare ($41), which is prepared traditionally with minimally dressed hand-cut beef. Personally, I wanted more contrast in texture or flavour, though tartare has never been my go-to dish. I did appreciate the accompaniments of buttery crostini and gem lettuce leaves, which offered a lighter way to enjoy it. And for fans like me, don't worry their cheese bread puffs still make an appearance (along with their take home chocolate muffins). What continues to shine at Jacobs is the steak itself. The 40-day dry aged striploin was cooked beautifully, developing a crust that locked in the juices while maintaining tenderness despite being a leaner cut. The seasoning is more restrained, which allowed the volcanic sea salt and chimichurri on the side to actually enhance the beef rather than overwhelm it. The pecorino broccolini ($22) had me almost finishing off the plate and is such a nice accompaniment with the rich beef. The only disappointment was the duck fat fries ($21), which arrived lukewarm and slightly stale, likely a casualty of serving a packed dining room. Dessert ended the evening on a high note. The crème brulee ($21) was fantastic with visible vanilla bean specks throughout the silky custard. The sugar topping was thin and delicate, avoiding that overly sweet crunch some versions suffer from. Served alongside a sizeable chocolate biscotti and a fragrant orange shortbread cookie, it's easily large enough to share. With the expanded dining room, the front-of-house team has clearly grown as well. The staff is younger and fresher-faced, so any old-school steakhouse stuffiness has largely disappeared. More importantly, the service remains polished and attentive, and we were well taken care of throughout the evening.