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    The Ace

    3.8 (217 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    The Ace Burger! So juicy and the caramelized onions were a spectacular flavor addition!

    Visiting Toronto for the day today and was able to stop in and dine at the Ace! So glad we could! the Ace burger was fantastic! Saw it featured and Diners, Drive Inns, and Dives and everything was as great as I expected!

    Sreekar K.

    It was the first time that i have been to this place.. The Ace is usually a bar, but they serve brunch over the weekends between 11 and 3. It seemed to be like busy at all time.. was there around 11:30 and the lady at front counter took my name and number but also mentioned the wait time. Its cool that they send you a text message not just with a confirmation but also has a link where you could see where you are standing at when it comes to waiting(roughly no of mins/position Also i felt like they are very good at remembering faces and she came out and mentioned that they are just cleaning the table while i was looking at the wait list. But as soon as we were seated, it wasn't that long before they kept asking what we would like but also the food came quite quickly to our surprise. As much as we appreciated the fact that the food and service was very quick and efficient - the actual fact that they are also trying to push you out as quick as they can is something that put us off and made us not to think of this place next time we are in roncy area. I understand the fact that they are trying to accommodate as many people as they can.. but usually the brunch existed for a reason, and it's like they ask you if you need anything more every now and then which is indirectly asking if you are done Also for a fact after my friend said - he wants more coffee, the waitress got more coffee with bills and kept them on the table already. And the one star is off for this only reason!

    Biscuits and gravy with runny egg
    Shruti J.

    Go here for brunch!!! Fresh Mimosas, great biscuits and gravy followed by amazing coffee!! I loved everything about this small. I am all about small cozy nooks and this place is a perfect example of that! Our server was so warm and smiley, he gave great suggestions! I loved their fried chicken breakfast as well. I couldn't try their french toast but it looked sooo good!!! I definitely want to come back again to try more from their menu, shall update this review then. I found my perfect Sunday brunch place!

    Alex R.

    Tried the Ace for the first time today after reading the many positive reviews. There was a 30 minute wait for a table which we spent in a nearby coffee shop next door (Lit espresso bar makes a good cup of coffee). The restaraunt is typical of the neighborhood. Narrow space with the tables running along the side opposite an open concept kitchen. The staff are friendly and seem to know the menuwell. Despite their close proximity to oneanother, the tables feel private and intimate. The food we tried ranged from good to fantastic. The fried chicken with johnycakes have a good sweet-savory balance. The chicken was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The johnycake was good but a little too thick and a dry for my taste. I would have preferred for a larger piece of chicken and a thinner pancake. The challah french toast was out of the park amazing! Perfect size slices with the right amount of toppings (banana and blueberry) and not too sweet. Seriously the best french toast I remember having.

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    Better make a reservation before you go!!! The restaurant always pack of people and busy. We went to the restaurant via walk-in which took an hour for getting a table. I'd say it's worth for waiting. They have indoor and outdoor seating areas. We're lucky to have the indoor window seat. The vibes are really good, with the vintage dining setting. It is an Instagrammable spot. I ordered the Ace Benny, it was a Large portion and tasty. Of course, the servers were very attentive and friendly.

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    Amber J.

    Omg, this is probably one of THE BEST brunch places I have EVER been to!!!! The brunch is SO spot on and DELICIOUS. If I could give a six or seven star, I definitely would have! The service is superb and the flavors in the dishes are just... YUMMMMMM!!! If this place were in Seattle where I'm from, this would have a MASSIVE line outside the restaurant wrapping around the building. This place opens at 9:30am on Sundays and my husband and I came around 9:40am and it was already pretty full (we got the last table, but the bar area was still empty). We ordered the Ace Country-fried chicken & Johnny cake and the Challah french toast. Both of them were just AMAZING!!!! The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the slaw was yum, and the Johnny cake had a little kick to it (thanks to the jalepenos). The Challah french toast had caramalized bananas and fresh blueberries on top and powdered sugar. My husband I were just AMAZED at the burst of flavors in both dishes. The coffee is really good too (usually diner coffee js all right), but I would definitely say the brewed coffee here is better than average. Overall, this hidden jem is a MUST GO if you're in Toronto!

    The Dutch Baby
    Crystal N.

    Came by the Ace after a walk in high park on a Sat morning. It's a 5 min drive btw. I'd describe the decor as super cozy and hip. Loved the menu and I was wowed by the dessert selection but sadly I was too full to order any. Besides the typical eggs Benedict, Ace breakfast (eggs, meat, toast, home fries, beans etc), breakfast burrito, huevo rancheros, they also had a wide selection of alternatives such as challah French toast with blueberries and bananas (looked Heavenly), croque madame (sold out by the time we got there at 11:30), Ace country fried chicken and johnnycakes, and candied salmon and avocado toast. Everything looked Drooooool worthy. Anyway, I decided to try something new. I had a Dutch Baby. Made by a Dutch gentleman using Tomato Jam, Old Forester Bourbon Maple Syrup, Sunny Egg, Stonecroft Farms Pork Shoulder, Scallion, & Pickles. basically it was a big fluffy pancake with syrup, tomato jam, ham topped with some greens and pickles. Pretty interesting! If I wasnt too worried abt carbs I would have gone for the challah French toast xD Their latte was great. Although they didn't have lactose free milk, they had almond milk! Drip coffee was just okay and regular for me. Tip - reserve about 30 mins before you're ready to eat. Take a hike around high park and when you get back you'll be ravishing and ready to feast!

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    Brittany A.

    Came here for brunch last weekend with my momma. It was super busy at The Ace so we decided to sit at the little bar setup. The ladies making the coffees were friendly and fixed our caffienated drinks quickly. My mom ordered The Ace Breakfast and I selected the huevos rancheros. Our meals took a very long time to arrive (about 45 minutes), which we didn't necessarily mind as we were catching up and chatting on our mother/daughter date. When the food finally arrived however, I was kind of shocked at how small the portion of my meal was. My mom pointed out that this is probably all a human should eat at breakfast time (haha thanks mom!) but it was very disappointing to me as I was absolutely ravenous by the time the food got to me. The meal itself was tasty but I would have appreciated more salsa, beans, and gauc on the plate (see pic I uploaded). The only other comment I should make is that the ladies seemed to be upset over someone they had working for them booking reservations when they supposedly don't take reservations. They had groups of customers coming in who had booked reservations with a live human at this restaurant only to be told rudely that was impossible as they are "first come, first served." Try to keep the employee politics in the back room, accommodate your customers, and please don't talk about this while people are trying to enjoy themselves in your establishment, it was very awkward. I would not go out of my way to return here.

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    Great experience. Staff was awesome. Shout out to Archie. Food was excellent. Highly recommend.

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    A hidden gem for sure! Great brunch menu and vibe! It's a perfect place for a weekend brunch in Roncy with friends

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    Have had great experiences and not so great. I used to love it when it opened. It's hit and miss now on the food.

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    I think some things could be better. There is a disconnect between the prices and treatment/ service you get.

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