Not my first time at Gale's Snack Bar, but this spot is truly the definition of a hidden gem…read more Located on the corner of Eastern and Carlaw Ave, this small snack bar is one of Toronto's best kept secret for incredibly cheap comfort food. If you look at the menu, there is nothing over $7.00. The owner, is a lovely older lady who will serve you and prepare your food. Just note, theres a limit to three people for seating and that it's cash only. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area!

This is a tough one. I think if the conditions were optimal, thisd be a 4. But from our actual…read moreexperience, it would be a 3. Its run by one older lady who doesn't move very fast. We were the second group in the restaurant. When we walked in, the first's was being prepared. It took us 40 mins to get our food since she had to make the order before ours. Food is pretty mid. The milkshake was great though. But it's ice cream and milk so it's tough to mess up. But then again, each burger is LESS than 2 dollars so who am I to complain? If you I lived nearby and was the first customer, I'd eat here every day. Otherwise, I wouldn't come here except for the experience of it. Limited seating. The booth chairs are kinda broken. Menu is so cheap though so does any of this even matter

Another gem found in the Beaches! Had delivery order ( smoked meat poutine) to my work place today…read morearound lunch time. I needed comfort food desperately! Surprisingly, it was more than comfort food. It was delicate that made me appreciate every bite. When i opened the box, I wondered what those dark pieces of crusts were. Looked burnt but when I ate, I learned that they were a tender seal with full of pleasant consentration of spice flavors and hint of smokiness. No bitterness. Meat was super tender and juicy. I saw the sweat from the meat pieces. Perfect balance of red lean meat and fat. Beautiful cuts that preserved the meat texture, no mushiness. The fries and the gravy were great with right amount of cheese. Loved this!!!!!

Was craving smoked meat and checked out Fearless Meat while in the area…read more Pretty good! Grabbed a sandwich and a smoked meat poutine, and the poutine definitely hit the spot for me. It was generously filled and the gravy hit the spot for me. The sandwich was also nicely filled with a hint of mustard inside. Service was smooth as it was quick to order online and pick up while passing by. Food came on time and we enjoyed the food shortly after while it was still pipping hot. Picked up at the cash counter when entering. There's a few seats inside so would definitely come again and next time to sit down.

Have driven by this spot many times over the years. I remember when it was an ill-fated cocktail…read morebar, but now that it does breakfast I had to check it out. True Diner style cooking, everything mixing deliciously together on a single stainless steel surface. As was the sorely missed Bloor Jane Diner RIP. I had Steak and Eggs for $21.99 which is a fair price. Coffee is an extra $2.99. Remember when coffee was included in a breakfast entre years ago ? The service was great and the place has a family vibe. Will definitely return.

This location has gone through a number of changes. But, it seems to have landed on this one. It…read morehas a nice interior where you can eat along the window, watching the world go by outside, or you can go to the upper section of the restaurant and eat away from the all the people. There are a number of different offers from burgers, to breakfasts, to bowls. And, they're worth checking out. It's always good to see a new restaurant bring some stability to a location that has gone through a lot of change.

Went for breakfast. Coffee was decent. I cannot say the same about the food…read more Value: Good. 4/5 - Good value What I ordered: Bistro Famous Breakfast: Meh. 2.5/5 - Bog standard, potatoes were under-seasoned Classic Frittata: Bad. 2/5 - Not a good Frittata. Overcooked and not a great texture.

This place has some very good reviews, albeit from a very small pool. It was very close to where my…read morecar was being serviced so I wandered over to have some breakfast. With a closing time of 4:00pm, their menu features (all day) breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, and a few entrees. There's a little bit of everything. In addition to traditional and classic Canadian fare, there's Mexican, Italian, Greek, Asian, South Asian, Cajun, and more. I think they got most bases covered. I ordered the Eggs Jenny, a variation of Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs on house made crab cakes with hollandaise sauce and home fries. The crab cakes, made with real crab (not surimi), were good but maybe not outstanding. The eggs were perfectly poached to my liking. The home fries were also good. The execution of this dish was very good but the hollandaise sauce was disappointing. It was thick, lumpy, and bland. I tried not to eat it. The restaurant was clean and the service was very good. The rest of the menu looks interesting enough, with reasonable pricing for me to come back. I just won't order anything with hollandaise.

The best burger I've had in the GTA!!…read more It was amazing. The bun wasn't soggy, all of the ingredients were high quality and well made. The sides are also really good. I've tried the onion rings, poutine and fries and they're all GREAT. Although make sure you hydrate because I did feel the effects of having a salty lunch afterwards The diner calls themselves a "drive-in" but it's more of an outdoor diner/to-go place. Most of the seating is outdoors and picnic table style. The service was wondering. Everyone is really nice and you feel welcome going here.

Amazingly, this place has been in Pickering since the mid-1960's, longer than I've been in…read morePickering, or even alive for that matter! For ages, we passed by Big M, noting its classic retro vibe and steady flow of customers. For years, we brushed off the recommendations of Pickering friends, but now, we have finally decided to stop by for a burger. There is outdoor seating only, so in the winter, Big M is a take-out only restaurant. Nevertheless, it was doing a brisk business at 6:00 on a Saturday. We each ordered Banquet Burgers (cheese and bacon). My husband and daughter ordered fries; I went for onion rings. They also each ordered a milkshake. Our opinion was united in that the burgers, shakes, fries and onion rings were exactly what the traditional, retro décor would lead us to expect. You'll not find surprising toppings or artisanal brioche buns at Big M, nor will you encounter the trending smash-burger. Rather, Big M succeeds because it delivers a fantastic version of the sort of burger that your Dad or Grandpa might have grilled up, or the burgers from that retro diner that you parents may or may not have dropped by on their way to the cottage that your family may or may not have visited or owned. Even if these weren't part of your childhood experiences, Big M serves up great traditional fare. Our burgers were made to order as we watched, and had a pleasantly browned and smoky finish, flame-licked by the grill, fresh, tasty toppings. The burger patty itself was neither thick nor thin, but classic 1/2 inch or so. The toasted Kaiser roll stayed crispy, and survived the trip home without getting soggy. The onion rings were the old fashioned, somewhat ponderous kind, as opposed to a lighter tempura style batter, and I relied on my husband to finish eating them on my behalf. But that substantial batter was exactly the right choice to pair with a traditional burger. The shakes were also traditional milk shakes, as opposed to, simply, "shakes", which may or may not contain actual milk or ice cream. The take-away: Big M is what it appears to be, a classic diner offering simple, diner-style fare. As such, it delivers a satisfying meal that more than meets the expectations: words like retro, traditional and home-style spring to mind. If you are in search of a trending, cheffy and possibly pricy experience (and I do tend to flock to those, when budget permits!), then Big M is probably not for you. However, for well-executed, basic, down to earth cooking, Big M serves up an excellent retro experience at a reasonable price. I'll be back to try the Whistle Dog (cheese and bacon) and the Canadian burger (Cheese and Peameal), plus another order of those indulgent onion rings.

Food is really good every time we visit Pickering casino…read more The fish and chips was well portioned and delicious. The hot dog was good but not worth the price $12. If you need a quick bite or meal Rock House grill has good food and their menu is updated regularly. You get a transponder to alert you when the food is ready. Great service and friendly atmosphere.

We had come here for breakfast on a Sunday morning as we had stayed in the hotel, and were hungry…read morefor breakfast. We were surprised at how much food was given to us, as we had each settled on the traditional breakfast, which came with two large pieces of toasted bread with butter, two eggs, a choice of meat, a grilled tomato, and home fries. When our meals were ready, we were both in awe of how delicious everything tasted, and how well-prepared it was. The toast was toasted perfectly, along with the eggs; home fries were crispy as we like them, and the choice of meat (I had settled on peameal bacon) was HUGE, we couldn't believe how much food we were given. Overall, a perfect place to come for breakfast; the price was very low, and the amount of food filled us up for hours. Definitely a place that I would highly recommend for the future. Also, service was top-notch, and the cashier made sure that we were given all of our food, without having to wait too long.

Had a JA in Mississauga but never got to try it so had to try it here. Menu was more extensive than…read moreI thought but obviously had to get the burger. Price was really good for the amount of food you get. Service was great, quick and friendly. It does get busy once they open.

Had lunch at the restaurant today. Ordered the large Greek…read moresalad with chicken breast and a pita. The order was made fresh and fairly quick. Food was hot and tasty. The chicken breast still had some cartilage in 2 of my pieces, that's why I did not rate it a 5 out of 5. I would go back again and do recommend this place. Looks like a family run dinner....next time I will try the burger which looked delicious!

a friend suggested this place - burger with iranian twist. so we came together…read more this place has creative burger names...(yonge and steeles, yonge and eglinton, davisville, etc etc). ordered: 1. yonge englinton 2. davisville (beef patty, mushroom, caramel onion, cheddar cheese) 3. chicken nugget 4. chipotle dipping sauce (for the nugget). overall , the burger lacks of flavor. patty is slightly juicy. didnt really taste the cheddar cheese or the caramel onion. like sth is missing overall. not much sauce (i.e. not overpowering) but also too little. ended up using the chipotle on it .which makes the experience better ( my eating buddy ended up follow suit). and not enough chipotle in the end for the nugget. lol. i read the mixed review prior to coming here, but thought i'll give it a try myself. verdict - good for first timer. cheers!

Ridiculously good burger joint. It's crazy how good even just the bun is. The spicy mango sauce…read moregoes amazingly with the curly fries. The bacon is the best I've ever had, it's like an upscale maple syrup tasting varient.... Spacious interior and elegant design. Very friendly staff that genuinely enjoys their job.