Been here twice for brunch and have to say that the food is only mediocre. It seems like a good local spot, but I wouldn't make the trip out to Roncy just for this place. The first time I came we had the steel cut oatmeal which was really tasty, unfortunately it's not on the menu anymore. The staff was very nice and friendly though, but I don't see why this is a place people line up for. read more

Came here for their thanksgiving dinner and we were not disappointed! Started with an amazing soup that tasted so homemade! Their beer selection favours on local, great for sustainability. The turkey dinner special (green beans, turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing) was to die for! I have not had a better one made at home. 6 out of 5 stars! read more

Delicious food, excellent service!! We had the fried chicken (so juicy) and the mussels (unexpectedly delicious mustard in the white wine sauce). Spot on. read more

Great atmosphere and incredible food. Service was really friendly and efficient. Love the cocktail selection; amazing twists on some classics. Highly recommend this place. read more

I came here with a party of nine people in which three of them were children. Definitely not the best location for group of our size and not very family-friendly. This place is not quite my style but appreciate what they are doing. The food and service were both very good. read more

The is going to be short because I am feeling lazy but The Ace has the best brunch and brunch staff in the entire city. I know that is a big claim and I stand behind it. Go, see if I am wrong read more

Great atmosphere and interior design. My first time here I found it on yelp. The breakfast burrito and BLT and coffee were delicious. I can't wait to come back to try the other menu items. They have brunch, lunch and dinner. read more

The Ace is a super cute diner in roncey. It's hip, it's romantic, it's neat. I really just love it. I've eaten here 3 times (brunch twice and a dinner). The food has been consistently good and they have really unique menu items (kimchi eggs, cranberry and stuffing turkey burger). I'm not sure if the Ace took over another old dinner or just made this place look like a 50s diner, but it's got a really great vibe. There's not a ton of seating but they do take reservations (at least for now). read more

Wow. What a quirky amazing place. The food was fantastic starting with coffee that didn't disappoint. Not usually a French Toast guy but the Challah bread made a wonderful base for the bananas and blueberries. The BLT was light and fresh. Would definitely go back to try something else off the menu. The service was also prompt and friendly. read more

Great place, very small I would guess the wait time on Friday or Saturday night would loooong! We had several apps and all were top shelf so I am betting the entrees are all very good as well. Make sure you try the buffalo fries yum! read more

Has vegan options! Mushroom saute is awesome :) home fries are just deep fried.. hot sauce is spiceyish tofu scramble was pretty good. Cesar was better than avg. Arugula salad was bland. read more

We had high expectations, having only dined at Defina in Roncy. This experience was definitely incomparable to that. This was more in the meh category, even though we were super hungry. It was also expensive. Not my fave combination. read more

The food was very good, we were there for brunch on Easter weekend, the French toast with caramelized bananas was really tasty but the prices are a bit high so prepare to pay much more then your average dinner. read more

Cozy, delicious, creative comfort food with great service. Had dinner here with some girlfriends after our first choice up the street was full - but in hindsight we should have come straight here. We'll be back! read more

This restaurant is the best in Roncesvalles. Food is amazing. Service is excellent. Do not believe the negative reviews. This place is amazing. read more

Been here a few times and it's been amazing every time! Chill vibe, great food, yummy drinks and awesome friendly service!

Oh my god, the fries! Just perfect to me. Double fried to almost crunchy. Any more and they'd be burned but they're not. Soft in the middle. Come on a weekday for lunch and try a great club sandwich or a BLT. I've also been for brunch and it was fine (eggs benny), but I missed those fries. The place could do with a remodel/refresh but I'm so happy it's in my neighborhood. read more

Decided to travel outside downtown Toronto. Ace was great. Kids had a great meal. Steak w/ ratatouille was cooked to perfection. Wonderful waitstaff. Worth the 30 min Uber. read more

I try the eggs benedict everywhere in the city, and these were pretty high up there! It was a leek and parm hollandaise sauce (it was good, but I think I prefer the classic). The service was great, there when we wanted, but not hovering. We had a lovely seat at the front, but it was a bit crowded. Shows it's a popular place though! I would definitely return when I'm in the neighbourhood! read more

Had another great experience at The Ace Saturday night. We initially came upon the restaurant when we were looking for brunch about a month ago. Initial impressions were great-- very friendly staff, great low-key atmosphere, and delicious food. Stopped by again for a casual dinner, and it was one of the best meals we've had in a very long-time. Service was again really friendly and attentive. Quite simple food, but everything was perfectly prepared. We shared the pork belly appetizer-- delicious! I had the burger topped with mac & cheese and fries, and my husband had the lamb shank. Both were awesome. And then we shared the Skor and Ritz pie, with a side of Coca-Cola ice cream. Can't go wrong with that menu! We each had two drinks and dinner was $100 plus tip. Reasonably priced too. read more

Went for brunch around 1 pm on a Saturday. Full marks for all criteria! -Awesome food and good portion size! (I had the Ace Benedict & French toast was sold out it is so popular) -Great service, we were a feisty group of four females and our server was both attentive and good humored -Atmosphere was perfect, I loved the warm wood colours, booths, lighting, cozy diner feel -Price was relative to the quality of the experience, I found $13 for these eggs benny was not unreasonable -Lastly and probably THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, good and plentiful coffee - The worst thing about a place is when you have a great meal and it is ruined by weak or gross coffee. I would totally go here just to have a coffee at the diner counter and read a paper. Well done! I can't wait to go back. read more

I saw this place featured on a tv show, and I was really intrigued when I saw the chef preparing the Christmas burger and Mac N' Cheese burger. I finally got the chance to check this place out. The place is small, but cozy, and the waitress was perfect (efficient, great attitude, friendly without being overly chatty, and just plain cute!) Sadly, the burgers did not meet my expectations. The burgers were quite small, the buns were dry, and the Mac N' Cheese part of the burger was not very cheesy. We also had the lamb burger which was just ok...I've had better. read more

Just saw The Ace being featured on DDD again. It peaked my interest, but after reading some of the reviews here I don't think I'll even attempt to experience this restaurant. It seems extremely overpriced while using the cheapest ingredients. Who knows what Guy was thinking when DDD chose to feature this place. read more

Love this place! I had their turkey burger and it was fantastic but I have to say they have the very best escargot I've ever had in my life! The service is awesome and the atmosphere is hip yet classy. read more

My favourite place is roncy or junction. Great servers, stellar food and one of the best vibes anywhere. It's perfect for a date or one buddy fancy drink session. I wouldn't recommend large groups. It's intimate, great music... And you'll feel way cooler for having been. read more

Very good, the staff and the nostalgia factor make for a great ride down memory lane. the food was pretty delicious too. thank you read more

One of the best eggs beenys I've had. I loved the atmosphere, the service was great and food + drinks were all excellent. Big portions. Not a big place so you might want to get there early to grab a table. Will most definitely go back. Also, a short walk to high Park. read more

Great food, good service, neat place. Beer and cocktail list list could be improved upon, but I get that it's mostly about the food here.

Great food and cosy atmosphere in winter. Would find it a bit dim for the summer months. Servers were very strange - host told us she would be back to seat us in a minute (there were plenty of free tables) before a server arrived to say there was a 30 minute wait. The host then came back and seated us while the server looked on nonchalantly. Could do with a proper coffee machine. read more

The menu is very interesting. I had Cassoulet which was delicious and the wife had the "Xmas burger" which was a full turkey dinner in a burger. Very strange but surprisingly delicious. Service is excellent. Cool atmosphere. Good coffee. read more

Nice Atmosphere, Lovely Staff, Decent Food. I want to give The Ace a higher rating because they are so nice and the atmosphere is so great. It's a great brunch spot, but the dinner food is just okay. Nothing bad but nothing mind blowing either. Good, cozy neighbourhood eatery. read more

A little gem, in the heart of the Roncy, the food was delicious. This little diner, with a nostalgic feel, boasts a great menu with homemade ice cream. The wait staff was pleasant and definitely a place we will visit often. read more

Amazingly delicious and filling food. I like how the menu changes with the seasons. Their brussel sprouts are to die for as well as the country fried chicken and biscuit. The prices are more than reasonable. It does get busy Thursday evening-through the weekend but that is because it is just so good. The kitchen is open which I like and the chefs are energetic and skillful. Decor has a retro 50's vintage feel and at night the restaurant is lit mostly by candles. I will keep going back again and again. read more

This place is a great find. There's a good vibe to the place with an perfect atmosphere mix of casual and cool, a restaurant and a "joint." But I wouldn't care about that at all if the food wasn't great. My wife and I usually go there for dinner and did brunch once too. Everything has been excellent. We've brought friends there and they always have the same reaction as us. Good staff, really good cocktails, and a great menu and vibe anytime. It's a great place. read more

After an hour qnd fifteen minutes of wait it turnsout our order was not even placed! Its a mess in the place and they are not organized

Had brunch with a friend on Sunday Feb 3, we sat at the bar. I had the ACE breakfast and the Challah french toast. They have a brunch menu that is different from their regular menu. The food was quick and tasted amazing. The staff was great, super friendly and very accommodating. Can't wait to try their regular menu, heard that their burgers were amazing! read more

Despite the hipsterish vibe, The Ace is one ace place to get your comfort food grub on. I've only been to the Ace a couple times for dinner, but every dish I've had has been pretty solid. I'd give highest marks to the steak frites and the country fried chicken, the latter of which is served boneless and perfectly crispy. The only criticism I'd have is that the last couple of times I've been, the ham gravy accompanying the chicken was on the lukewarm side, for some reason. I also dig the autumn green salad, which is garnished with these super-addictive crispy chickpeas, which I could probably eat by the boatload. Love the classic craft cocktails here, too. However, if there's one thing you shouldn't miss, it's dessert. They serve homemade oatmeal ice cream that is to die for. I honestly wish they'd sell it by the tub, as I'd definitely make the trek out to Roncy more often just for that alone. read more

Did not enjoy my visit to Ace last night. The $15 buger was served on a wonderbread bun. You know those 3 inch buns of the softest doughiest crappest bread in the world. An the patty which did not extend past the edge of this tiny bun fell apart as I was trying to eat it. We ordered shots, they were short poured and the attitude we got when we pointed this out was huffy. The kicker came after 30 minutes in there and dropping over$100 we were asked to move to the bar to make room for other, apparently more desirable patrons. The bar by the way is very uncomfortable. The stools are fixed to the floor and there is not enought leg room. This means having to sit sideways and with only two seats at the bar my friend and I would be rubbing knees. The booths are flimsy and you feel every move of the person behind you. I have never experienced this is a restaurant ever. I just requested our bill and we left. I will never go back. It is full of hipsters anyway so I understand why they did not want to make me feel at home. Never have I woke up in a morning and the first thought that comes to mind is what a disgraceful experience I had at a restaurant the night before. read more

I must admit, I avoided this place for a while because I thought it would be yet another pretentious hipster joint full of disappointments. While bf and I waited for a table at Barque down the street (a favourite) last night, we decided to venture down and check it out. Surprisingly, a small booth was available at about quarter to 10 on a Friday night. The place was busy but not crowded, and the staff were immediately welcoming and pleasant. The overall ambiance was not what we anticipated, in the best way possible. It's warm and cozy with great music and attentive staff. While bf had a few pints of beer, I tried some cocktails, the Ace Manhattan and a Pimm's Cup. Both arrived very quickly and were delicious. We then ordered Buffalo Fries to share, and were worried that they'd be a tiny portion. Instead a decent sized bowl arrived a short while later. While we can't rate a full-out meal here, since we have yet to try one, I would highly recommend this spot for drinks and snacking! read more

As a longtime local I've seen the strip load up with places to avoid. The Ace is not one of them. The few times I've gone I've found the food to be very good. I don't go often coz it's pricey, but it's worth it occasionally. Atmosphere, service and decor are all good. read more