On our monthly lunch date while our puppy gets a groom , found Skyline while walking on Queen West. We really enjoy such restaurants which are unique and only in such eclectic neighborhoods. It's like an old school dinner and decorated as such. The staff are exceptionally friendly, welcoming as well as helpful. We had an Avocado Toast and a Skyline special club sandwich. Both were delicious and were a unique twist with added flavours including chicken salad . The espresso martini was also excellent. read more

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I came here with my friend for drinks on a Saturday night. I have no doubt that if I lived in this area, I would be here all the time. The inside is so cozy and all the bartenders/servers are really cool and friendly. Don't skip! read more

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My partners and I stopped in here for breakfast on our first day in town. We each got exactly what we wanted, and the vibes were great - very homey and divey - and our servers were a perfect blend of camp and queer. My burger and Greek salad were just what I needed to fuel me for a day of exploring. read more

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This place is always magic. Not only does is have fun diner vibes but the lighting is delightful. Love the colourful lights. Great menu for brunch on the weekend and the club sandwich is a MUST HAVE. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and it's the best club I've ever had. The chicken salad one is great too. You can also get tatter tots which are a fav of mine. They also make pie! You need to check them out. read more

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Great stop. Slow service but i delicious food. Highly recommend if you're visiting Toronto! read more

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Busy Saturday brunch there recently. I had steak and eggs ($17) plus $2.50 for refilled coffee. Friend had power salad, whatever... My food was presented nicely and the steak was a high quality. Service is fine in a Queen West way. Not friendly diner style which is what the visuals would suggest. It's right in the heart of Parkdale and looks the part but very clean. Enjoy this part of Toronto while you can. Tourist trap potential. read more

It's taking me such a long time to go into this neighbourhood diner. From what I heard at one point, it had closed then reopened with new owners. Well, regardless my first experience was fantastic. The outside looked the same as I had remembered with Skyline in script. It always looked so small from the outside and not too exciting when I looked through the window. But when I finally checked it out - it was awesome. Extending so much further in, cozy with this diner like charm. The place was packed and I could see why. The service was friendly and the vibe was just so chill. I loved it! The best part of it all was the food was on point. Neither of us picked anything from the regular menu. I had the Friday chicken special: crispy boneless thigh fried chicken, cajun potato salad, green beans & kale sauteed as well as corn bread. As a point ....it tasted even better the next day. It was soooo good. We also had the Hungarian Irish Pot Pie with greens. Also delicious. Crispy, flaky pastry and rich stew of beef slices, gravy and veggies. Very good indeed. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! Definitely one of the best steaks I've ever had. Went there with my family for my daughters graduation. The servers were so nice and made it an enjoyable experience. 100% coming back! :) read more

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I was surprised by how much I liked this place. I wasn't expecting much but good diner fare, which they do have. But the atmosphere was more enjoyable than I was expecting. They play oldies sometimes and the string lights are cute. The servers are friendly, if a bit slow sometimes. It all contributes to a cozy yet fun vibe. The onion rings are amazing. Don't skip them. And the BLAST (bacon lettuce avocado sprouts tomato) sandwich was great. I'll be making my way through their menu since my friends live close by and I think we found an addition to our regular places with this diner. read more

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We had not one but two wonderful meals at the Skyline on our recent Toronto trip, cementing it as one of my favourite spots in Toronto these days. Here's why: 1. The staff. Though they seemed no nonsense almost to the point of no fun at first, we soon realized we were in the most capable and loving of hands. Our kid's scary allergies were treated with the seriousness that makes us feel safe, and beyond that everything was brought quickly, our repeated additions and questions were handled with calm aplomb and even when the whole restaurant was bumping and crazy every member of the staff seemed unflappable. 2. The food. We had a delicious vegan brunch followed by a TRULY awesome dinner. We made day-of reservations for 12 for dinner and were welcomed right on time, encouraged to move the tables they had provided for us around to be most comfortable, and then found out we were there for a guest chef who was serving up Chinese Canadian eats with tons of vegan options. We ordered everything, everything was interesting and delicious, we felt great after, it was fully 5 stars. Shout out the chef Sean Santos, that meal was heaven. 3. The decor. It's just so beautiful. I love it. read more

Gord and I stopped at the Skyline Restaurant in Parkdale for breakfast. I ordered the No. 2 and Gord ordered the No. 3. It's not a fancy place but the food was good and at a good price. If you are in Parkdale, you should check it out. read more

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I still love the Skyline but man was service ever terrible tonight. No one came to top up water or offer dessert menu and it took ages to get the bill. And then a forced minimum 18% tip to boot. Need to get act together at one of my fave restaurants otherwise! read more

I just love how Skyline has a totally different menu everyday! We were in town for the weekend and decided to dinner. The food was exceptional and tasted like real homemade. Service was also wonderful. Very attentive staff, and a manager willing to give our positive feedback directly and immediately to kitchen staff. We will be back on our next visit to Toronto! PS. Try the molasses cake for dessert. It's the servers mothers recipe and it tastes like Christmas! read more

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When the old Skyline diner closed I was sad. Where was I going to get my eggs and hot sandwich weirdness on the weekends? Then the new ownership took over, my little family popped in on a Friday night and I realized: Who cares?! Skyline Restaurant is my new 'hood favourite. Smell ya later diner breakfasts, hello lovely pastas, burgers, cocktails and, well, still breakfasts... but better breakfasts! Don't get me wrong, I love diners, but this place is just the tops, so I can find another greasy spoon. They kept the good bits of the old joint: the iconic sign, the general layout, only the counter is now a bar and the back is no longer banquet hall strangeness, but lovely wooden tables and booths. The food is homemade perfection and the staff is a god damn delight. Rejoice, Parkdale! read more

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FOOD: * Tortilla Chips + Guacamole: $7, chips are crispy and delicious, but a very small offering for Guacamole. Maybe 3-4 spoonfuls. To Skyline, I would recommend providing more. * Skyline Lager: very good-tasting beer, not hoppy at all. Would recommend! AMBIANCE: Very dim, cozy, diner-esque. There was even live music around 22:30. SERVICE: Not overly attentive service, but we were provided menus and food in good time. Servers came around to provide refills and water. Not much to say here. PRICE: Apps going for around ~$7-15. Entrees are going to hit you around ~$15-25. Mac and Cheese: $9 Caesar salad: $13 Skyline Lager: $6.50 TIPS: * Looks dim on the outside, but it is an open establishment. Come in and don't mind the grungy look. read more

My boyfriend and I have passed this place countless times and decided to finally give it a go. Two salads nearing $40 (with tip) seems to be a hefty price. The Greek salad was not up to par with the Greek salads we are used to. Unfortunately it didn't appeal to my bf. The dressing was off, the feta cheese was stale, and the chicken wasn't seasoned as a souvlaki chicken skewers often are. I ordered the Niçoise salad. It had almost everything a Niçoise salad is meant to have, soft boiled eggs, potato, avocado, mixed greens, onions. My problems were with their "Italian tuna", their roasted tomatoes and the fact they didnt have any green beans, like most Niçoise salads have. Their tuna had a weird aftertaste.... I dont even know how to describe it.. it felt off on my palette, like a umamae or something. Their tomatoes were roasted and split. I mistook that for them being bad. They weren't bad. However, their menu did not state the tomatoes were roasted in the salad. I probably would've asked for them plain, as they taste fresher to me. Overall it was a disappointment because both salads looked so good coming out of the kitchen and we wanted them to taste as good as they looked. Next time, we're trying something else. The appeal to return comes from their frequently busy status and their ambiance, which is if you're going in the late afternoon, you pretty much have the choice to sit where you'd like in their diner-esque restaurant. They have a hipster, retro feel to their space, with cool bird paintings on their back dining room walls. And picnic blanket style table clothes, making for a homey energy- welcoming and inviting. read more

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My wife and two children had dinner here. Their "machine" didn't "register" her credit cards so she had to pay cash (US $). . .all the cash she had on her at the time. Called credit card to confirm there were no issues and/or registered charges. Wade (manager I spoke to over the phone because I'm in the US not with my wife and children) claimed all was fine with their "machine". Very disappointed in their customer service considering there were no issues with cards and my extremely apologetic wife had to pay cash for no reason or rationale. Enjoy taking advantage of a placating American patron and the American dollar while it lasts, not to mention taking advantage of tax free tips. Idiots. Customers lost, references lost. read more

I remember checking out Skyline several years ago and being far from impressed by the food, so I wasn't exactly champing at the bit for another visit. But when I was informed that the menu had been completely overhauled by new owners, I figured I should give it another shot. I'm so glad I did. We arrived at lunchtime on a Saturday and the place was pretty much packed. We wound up with the last table and quickly perused the slim menu. After clarifying the difference between the Clubhouse and the Skyline Special Clubhouse, I opted for the latter (which comes with turkey salad, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce). It took a while for the food to come but it was absolutely worth the wait. This is one tasty sandwich (and it's friggin' enormous, too!) The turkey salad seems weird at first, but as you keep eating, it becomes tastier and tastier, and it also proves an ideal complement to the bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce. (All of which were perfect.) The accompanying fries were also delicious. I guess my only complaint would be that the service was inattentive, to put it mildly, as I think we saw our waitress twice: once to order and then to pay. But the joint *was* slammed, so I'm willing to let that go...especially in light of that phenomenal sammich. read more

I love the Skyline! It is one of my go to places in the neighborhood and was back when it was owned by the nice Greek family. I eat there about once a week. Daily specials are always changing and they have repeats like spaghetti night and steak night. I love that they post the daily specials on Instagram. Great Caesar salad, wicked good fries and a solid clubhouse all from the regular menu. The staff are always friendly giving this place a great vibe. Easily one of my favourite places to eat in Parkdale. read more

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I have been sick all day from what they describe as eggs. I get that a chef will want to put their own spin on things... this is why I go to independent places. I ordered eggs over-easy and got eggs sunny side up. I asked and was told they don't do over easy... they just cook the sunny side up longer because they use a pan than doesn't allow them to flip the eggs. Texture is something that is key to me and what was presented was revolting. Tough spot... the sever was polite but condescending "(I'm sorry you don't like it that way") and the place is $15 plate of eggs. read more

Visited for the first time since the management changed, and was pleasantly surprised. Service was fine, menu modified only slightly, but where it was, it has been improved without altering the fact that it is still, first and foremost, a diner, with nice subtle improvements to the décor. Most importantly, the food quality has gone up a notch, the bacon and bread are of better quality, and everything we ordered came with a mini arugula salad on the plate, which is a step up from your standard parsley sprig/orange slice garnish. We'll be back. read more

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This place has a different menu everyday, and it's posted up on their instagram! So it's hard to give a review on this place after only trying it out twice. I really liked this place for breakfast. I remember having the grilled cheese, and a typical breakfast. It was lovely for a slight hangover. Greasy enough, but didn't make you feel more filth. The late night/dinner menu was okay those times we went. It wasn't very memorable for me. The place is very cute and service is nothing to complain about. Will definitely go back and update this review over time. read more

Had their classic breakfast. It's a solid, inexpensive classic diner breakfast in Parkdale. Really neat atmosphere inside as well. Definitely nail the vintage diner vibe, but not in an obnoxious way. I just wish they opened earlier :) read more

The thing I like most about the Skyline Restaurant is being in it. I enjoy going here to meet up with friends. It's a great place to get together. To sit, to talk and just enjoy some company. For me it's all about the ambience and laid back nature of this place. Whether you came in for a meal or a drink it's just a great space to be in. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to finally visit this Parkdale institution. I've been a west-end resident for over six years and last week was my first time through the doors. For shame. I know its been taken over by new owners recently and I love that they opted to not "pave paradise" and instead maintain the classic diner's charm, with some improvements of course. From what I understand the menu has been significantly upgraded, but I opted for a pretty classic combo on my lunch time visit: cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese. To be honest, the soup was more cream and less tangy tomato than I prefer, but it hit the spot nonetheless. I also sampled some of my lunch companion's massive onion rings and mental noted to order them for myself next time. read more

I love me a good greasy spoon diner, and Skyline was just that (sans the literal greasy spoons). Word has it the owners of this diner purchased a neighborhood staple, gave a quick spit shine, enhanced the menu with some more elevated diner offerings, and added a full bar program for the modern eater. If I had large sums of money lying around to buy a diner and put my own spin on it, I'd probably do the exact same thing. It really seems like the (North) American dream. Lots of room to spread out with a large group, and a whole lot of tasty menu offerings to satisfy all palates. I opted for the turkey salad club sandwich, and though the turkey salad was a little drier than I imagined it'd be, it was still a lovely first meal of the early afternoon. Their Caesar, however, was perfect, and the service was as friendly as can be. If I lived in Toronto, it'd certainly be an easy option for a no frills meal, whether that meal is breakfast, lunch, or dinner. read more

Quaint would be a good word to describe it. The owners are very friendly, the interior is very unique, and most of the patrons seem to be regulars. While I didn't particularly enjoy my choice of food, I'm chalking it up to my desire to experiment with vegetarian food I've no experience with - definitely prepared to give this place another chance. read more

You know what I like? Diners. You know what I don't like? Hangovers. Put the two together and it makes the day after drinking go much more smoothly. Such is the case for Skyline, aka my lifeline over the holiday weekend. Sprite and an egg sandwich is just what my throbbing head needed. Not too light, not too greasy, add a little salt or hot sauce for those toasted taste buds. Juuuuust right! Once able to look up and enjoy my surroundings, I was quite pleased with Skyline's vibe. Retro chic, clean, and very cool staff working the brunch shift. I especially enjoy the "picture window" where the kitchen can see out into the dining room - but you have to look kinda close since said window is part of a paint by numbers collage on the wall. Sneaky... Whether or not I had too much to drink the night before or just wanted a tuna melt, I'd totally go back to Skyline. read more

They had a dip platter for sharing that had an amazingly good squash one. The other two dips and the fried pita were good but this was so smooth and subtle that one of our group resorted to scooping the last of it out with her finger. Veggie burger really squishy and tasted solely of beans on very soft white retro bun from food basics I would guess. Shareable and good fries. Forgettable drinks with nice beer list. Ginger cider smelled great but no depth. Service was nice and the place is fun. But look at the specials. Seemed to be where the interesting foods are. read more

Greasy old style diner with very affordable prices. The place has lots of character including the wonderful retro sign outside the store and the old 60s decor. I doubt much has changed, and the cooking style, the menu, plastic decorations, old music, utensils, everything feels from a bygone era. The waiters have been there for a while and know their stuff, so don't mess around. When it comes to eating, one word describes it all - cheap! Breakfasts (few eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, potatoes) cost next to nothing, infact it gets cheaper on weekend mornings (before 11 think). Great value for sure. Parkdale is rapidly undergoing hipsterification and every once in a while when you have craving for no-nonsense service, basic non-gourmet food and the satisfaction of getting out of a restaurant without burning a hole in your pocket, stop by here! read more

We ate here the other day for brunch. Great food, great service and tasty food. Vegan options! Will definitely come back.

I must have walked by this place a few hundred times, always intrigued by the retro sign, but never venturing indoors. Maybe the cheap breakfast sign threw me off, maybe I just couldn't see past the dusty window. One recent morning, with all my cooking implements and ingredients packed away from a recent move, hunger took hold and I decided to take a gamble. I cautiously opened the door... And it's lovely. A well kept and clean interior, very attentive, quick and friendly staff. A sort of cool and understated 60's feel to the place. I feel that whiskey would have been served alongside eggs here in the Mad Men version of history. It's not an overly ambitious or creative menu, mostly American breakfast classics, but $6.75 (w/taxes) for the breakfast special (a few eggs, four slices of bacon, toast and taters) is pretty awesome value. read more

There's plastic flowers, classical radio, heavy paper bills. When you walk into Skyline you walk into Parkdale. Former glory, contemporary good sense. It feels homely and the kinds of simple place where there's no need to pretend. Sit on the vinyl booth, order a tasty breakfast or other 'Canadian' food and read your paper. The main waitress, a charming lady that is a template of professional waitress will be right there. One thing I enjoyed the most is their old fashion bar. With a friend of mine, no doubt influenced by the TV serie Mad Men, order a whisky on the rocks at 11am; and cheered sliently to a pleasant day. But this is also Parkdale, and there might be some characters in there too. It's real here, what else can I say? Nod pleasantly and go about your business, no one will bother you, if you don't want to. And take a stroll to Parkdale after. West of Dufferin is probably one of the most burgeoning area in Toronto. This is Queen West before the brand. read more

Happened upon this place our last night in Toronto. Fish cakes, salt & vinegar fries, perfect asparagus for me and a fabulous burger for Pat. Would become regulars if we were not heading home to SF tomorrow. read more

Best place in the PK for good eats and beer. Staff is amazing and so friendly! Specials are awesome and also vegan friendly! Yeah I had the meatloaf which was also incredible. Live music and trivia ! Who could ask for anything more? Great place. Good food and good company! Thanks, Skyline!! read more

Today, my wife and I stopped in for lunch at the Skyline Restaurant on Queen Street in Parkdale. She had heard it had good food and was an old fashioned style diner. Walking in was much like stepping into the past. It is not so much of a diner but an old style restaurant that I remember my family going to way back in the 60's. In fact our server said that the Skyline opened sometime in the 60's. The place is very well kept, spotless and again, looks like it would have opening day, decades ago. The menus seem new also, again spotlessly clean. We were in burger moods and asked what the difference was between a burger and a home burger. The burger is frozen and the home burger is freshly made. My wife had the home burger and I went for a banquet home burger, which comes with lettuce, onion, cheese, bacon, a pickle and a tomato which I gave to my wife. I don't like tomatoes and she loves them It was a good hearty burger and delicious. My wife enjoyed hers too. This is a quaint, old school place to eat. It's not fancy but I would not have a problem ordering anything off the menu. read more

Looks sort of dingy on the outside, but inside its great. Very cozy and clean. The server was a pro, the food tasty, and the prices fair. read more

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Customer service is horrendous. I ordered steak and eggs and the steak was cook poorly, eggs were too runny, when I asked for it to be cooked over easy. breakfast is the most important and easiest meal to cook, yet they do such a shitty job. I'm a huge foodie and this place is absolutely bad. Will never step foot in here again for breakfast. Don't tell me it's a dollar extra for a substitution 5 mins after I ordered my food. Sorry. I can afford to pay but I won't. Huslting like this ain't right. POOR SERVICEEEEE. read more

I haven't been to Skyline since the takeover and re-opening, so I'm glad I finally made it back to this Parkdale classic. I'm happy this place is still a thing, but overall the food wasn't as impressive as I'd hoped for. But first, the good parts: I liked that they kept the interior much the same as the original, including the awesome red booth seating. I also like that they have good beer on tap (Collective Arts' Ransack the Universe IPA ftw!), and decent wine selections, both at reasonable prices. And one thing cool about the menu is that they kept a bunch of classic diner type food that seems similar to the original menu, but offer a variety of daily specials as well. And to their credit, the service was friendly and pretty quick in getting everything out to us. That said, prices are reasonable but the food was just okay for those prices. The burger specifically was super greasy, to the point where a grease puddle was left on my plate, and the apps we had were filling but also limited in wow factor. So in the end, my review remains the 3 stars that the original got. read more

Decent food for a decent price. Had the souvlaki meal and fish and chips. Found the fish and chips below average but was happy with the souvlaki meal. Really old school dinner. Cool look to it inside. read more