I had high hopes for this place. We waited outside for a few like it says, a young man brought us in and then told us to wait, another waitress awkwardly approached us to tell us to wait outside, I said he told us to wait a moment while he double checked for a table, she was kind of stunned and idk it was just such a weird interaction. We sat patiently with water for 15-20 mins until someone said they'd be with us soon. Iced latte was just foam and milk and no ice since it sat for a while before being brought to the table, the avocado toast had so much spread on it the bread was soggy and not very edible. Pancake and the Elvis 10/10! No one came to check on us, we tried to grab someone's attn and after a bit our waitress stopped by, cleared our table, I asked for more syrup and it was ice cold when delivered to the table, but hey, I guess it happens. This review is such a Karen review but damn, everyone hyped early bird up and it just shit the bed with the awkward/lack of customer service, it felt like they didn't want us there. read more

The Early Bird - Avocado toast, the Elvis, pancake - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

It's a busy place. But it should be. We waited less than 5 minutes for a table, had our drinks served immediately. Food was delicious. The music and ambiance took me back to the 80's. read more

The Early Bird - If you like a great caesar, this is the place. - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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This is the primary site of a breakfast club I have with a friend. Always happy, always overfull when we leave, and we always return. Happy servers and fun atmosphere. read more

This is one of the cutest brunch/breakfast spots I have ever been to! The vibe is completely unmatched, from the retro vinyl chairs to the american traditional tattoo art taped all over the tables and walls - this is the spot you need to bring your girl on a breakfast date! The menu was extensive, with lots of options and the service was super nice - really accommodating and kept on checking in on us to make sure all was good, our coffees were topped and our stomachs were happy. Apparently the eggs benny here is absolutely fire and a must try. Their smoked bacon is also thick and cooked just right - as someone who doesn't even touch pork most of the time, I would say I have to agree! It was thick cut too, if that's your thanggg. I went with the avocado toast because I am a basic millennial and when it came, it was not what i expected at all! Garnished with crispy onions and green onions (which usually i am not a fan of at all), it truly elevated the flavour and taste of the entire thing. The toast did not get soggy and I absolutely loved it! Usually I am all for a basic bitch avo toast with some sesame seeds, salt and pepper but this was something I did not expect at all and I was pleasantly surprised! Overall, had a really enjoyable time here with some great company and I will 100% come back! read more

The Early Bird - best avocado toast i've ever had! - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Great decor, great staff, and huge portions. Lots of interesting things on the menu--so much that it begs for multiple visits. read more

I'd give Early Bird a 2.5/5. I went on a Saturday around 1:45pm and waited approx. 20 mins to be seated. The restaurant is quite small but a nice atmosphere and shares a space with the Holy Diver. I ordered the Avocado Eggs Benedict, and while I like goat cheese there was way too much and overpowered the combination. There was probably a whole avocados worth on top of the bread and I LOVE avocado but this was a little too much. The home fries are cubed potatoes that weren't cut small enough, so not crispy and not seasoned at all (not even salt) making them very bland. Maybe I'll try something sweet if I ever go again, the meal wasn't satisfying sadly. read more

The Early Bird - Reuben Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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This is THE GREATEST BREAKFAST PLACE ON EARTH!!!! I have died. I have been reborn. The mushroom Benny. Jesus Mary. Why is this so delicious? The perfectly cooked mushroom confit? The milk toast? The piping hot perfectly seasoned potatoes? Where am I? And then. And THEN...bacon wrapped pickles. Fried to glorious perfection. Food of the gods. I kid you not. I am returning to this country just to eat here again for this very meal. Epic service. I am happy and joyful. The atmosphere, music, movies playing were delicious icing on a perfect cake. Thank you owners, chef, and wizards. Pure magic. read more

Every time I come to London I want to try this place out and I'm so happy I finally did! It really had nice vibes and aesthetics! The food was great! Very fresh and the waffles were crispy and had great flavour. I saw tables beside us order MASSSIVE pancakes so for will be trying that next time! There was a few miscommunications where our server took our drink order... a different server brought us our drinks followed by our server coming with your drinks.... Shocked to find out they were already made and dropped off. I don't like food waste so I was disappointed to see him take it back to dispose of (but it happens sometimes) my friend also was given a wrong item on his order but didn't say anything because he said either was a great choice . I ordered the hash breakfast and cinnamon waffles! With a hot coco (that has whip cream and a cherry on top) really reminded me of my childhood in the 90s! The food took about close to 20+ minutes to come out. It was fresh and hot so I didn't say anything but it wasn't busy so I'm shocked. I would still go back! I have a list of items I want to try next time! They also had anime stickers on the table! Great choice with One Piece read more

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LOVE the food here ! very generous portion sizes and great taste. i've had many items off their menu (turducken club, chicken and waffles, eggs Benny, normal waffles, etcetc) and have never been disappointed. they have all your traditional, boring, breakfast dishes, but also so many new, modern, innovative takes on some classics. the service has always been incredible and they have lovely staff. the decor is also incredibly unique and really adds to the ambiance of the whole place. the early bird is definitely one of the top restaurants in London. I just wish they took reservations !! read more

The Early Bird - Monte Cristo french toast - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

great food great service great breakfast jus great food and great service and great breakfast

Early Bird used to be soooo good before the pandemic; their quality and portions have decreased substantially since them reopening. I understand their prices haven't gone up as much as other brunch places, but it still has. Their menu is also much less extensive now. The Huevos rancheros is good, not great. The hash and eggs doesn't come in a skillet anymore, and has far less veggies now. Also what happened to the complimentary fruit cups? Too bad. read more

The Early Bird - Huevos rancheros - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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We are here after visiting the local Uni. Ample portions and nice idiosyncratic music play list. Recommend the eggs benny, either classic or Reuben style. Btw, for Americans, pea meal ham = "Canadian bacon." read more

The Early Bird - Reuben Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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Great allergy friendly brunch! We wanted to go here for brunch but when we arrived (Friday at 11:45am) it was full, so they took our number and told us it might be a 30 min wait. So we went to the farmers market and over an hour later we went back because we felt like they forgot about us and then we got a seat. When we got inside the server was apologetic about the wait and we ordered. I have a lot of allergies (gluten, onion, garlic, and dairy are the main ones though), and so I was happily surprised when they said they could make the breakfast without using the spices. Bacon seemed like it was maple glazed (so good!), the home fries were perfect (crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside), fruit wasn't old, eggs were done as requested, and it also came with buttered toast which I gave to my friend because it contains gluten. My vegetarian friend also had quite a few choices! The place has character, with vinyls and similar decor (I think I spotted a devil head somewhere lol). And regarding price, most things were around $12-18 which is average. Serving sizes are decent, I managed to finish all my food but some of my friends shared and one of them couldn't finish so she packed the rest for home. Overall, I'd definitely recommend to any of my friends, especially ones with allergies and food restrictions! The wait time is a little bit of a turn off but besides that, it was a lovely experience- I am definitely coming again! read more

The Early Bird - Classic breakfast (minus the toast) - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

I was impressed with the early Bird. The food was wonderful. Service was on point and ambience was really chill.

Awesome food. Great selection. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the atmosphere and interior design. Plus they had He-Man on TV. read more

Amazing food and service. Many unique dishes. The vegan dishes were amazing. The waiter was friendly.

My friend and I were looking for a place to go to in London ON that is good for breakfast/brunch and we yelped and found this one. Its a pretty interesting looking resturant with skulls and vintage decor. Elvis was all around the place, and records, which was pretty cool and different, defs very colourful. We didnt have reservations and had to wait like 15 minutes, it was pretty packed inside. We went today at 1130 am. Seems like a pretty popular spot, the service was very good and efficient. The menu had lots of options with eggs! Some vegan, veggie but mostly lots of meat which of course you can ask to remove if you like. I had a eggs jenny and my friend had stacked pancakes which were more than filling and enough to take home to eat after. My meal was pretty decent size, it was yummy with the avacado, while the bread was pretty basic and I didnt really touch it. It was mostly priced around 15-18$ So I guess thsts average. I would recommend this to friends or anyone looking for a brunch place. read more

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Location: Ridout St N & King St Parking: paid street parking only Decor: reminded me a lot 'Día de los Muertos' feel mixed with 80's diner. They had a tiki bar in the back. Washrooms are also themed with nice wallpaper, Even their 'Careful slippery when wet' sign was shaped like a banana. Food: The chicken and waffles was decent. The eggs benedict was really good, that was my favorite. From the Yelp photos i was looking for the chicken and waffles that are stacked but when i asked they said it is only for the pancakes. Service & Cost: Service can be a bit slow. Food came out quick at least. Cost is the same as other brunch places. read more

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What a cool place we found. I don't understand how this spot hasn't wound up on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives on Food Network! The food is so unique, but also delicious. I hate going somewhere where the menu looks so cool, and then it comes out tasting like cardboard. This did not happen at all. The food was delicious! We started with the traditional poutine dish, but with duck gravy. The fries were fresh cut. I shared the spinach salad with my friend. It had a nice salty feta cheese and almonds with a light balsamic vinaigrette. I then opted for the chicken and waffles. I'm on a chicken and waffle kick and have been comparing them at different locations. This one had a heavier vanilla waffle and lightly fried chicken tenders. There were bacon crumbles on top with the syrup, powdered sugar, and a small amount of duck gravy. It sounds heavy and fat and it was, but it was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place and try different things. The grilled cheese sandwiches look awesome. P.s. They don't accept AMEX read more

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Walking into Early Bird, you feel transported to a different time. Rock and roll posters line the walls and the place is decorated colourfully. Even the dining tables have decorated cards under the glass covering. I tried the Eggs Jenny, their Eggs Benedict vegetarian option, which consists of fried tofu, tomatoes, avocado and of course a poached egg covered in hollandaise sauce. It also came with a bit of goat cheese that added an extra zang to the dish. It was definitely an interesting combination adding fried tofu to an eggs benedict, but somehow it worked. On the side, there was hash potatoes, which in addition to the 2 portions of Eggs Jenny that you get, made one a very full diner. Always a good place to eat here, with many brunch options. read more

The Early Bird - Eggs Jenny - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

I loovvvveddd the aura of the environment! It's filled with people chatting, laughing, and enjoying their food along with great service. The decor brings such an artistic ambiance and commemorates so many great artists of our time. The food is delicious as well! I mean it couldn't get better than The Early Bird in London. A must go; I loved how diverse their menu is! read more

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I have had excellent meals at The Early Bird in the past. However, the Feb 2021 experience was really disappointing. I understand how hard things are for restaurants during the pandemic and sympathize but at the same time, taste and quality still matters. Unfortunately we didn't get either with our eggs Benedict or chicken and waffles. The waffle was very greasy. I suspect it was not fresh and therefore deep fried. The egg was also fried instead of poached - a definite shock. And the hollandaise was cold. Completely cold. We also felt terrible for the overworked waitress. She was excellent and did great but needed some help. Sadly will think twice before going back. read more

The Early Bird - Avocado Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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Since I started living in London I have mostly cooked my own food or ordered in. I have maybe gone out to restaurants a handful of times and of those times, I've been to the Early Bird twice. The first time I went with my sister. We shared the Fat Elvis and the Ham & Swiss Eggs Benedict. Both items were great - unique and flavorful and crazy decadent. I have a sweet tooth so I LOVED the Fat Elvis but the Benedict held it's own given it was on a sweet bun instead of the typical English muffin. I enjoyed it so much the first time I took my friend and her mom here when they came to visit. I got the Egg McJustin and this is the only item I have tried that I didn't love. I don't recall why that is so since it was a couple months back but I do recall it being a bit awkward to eat and I think something about the patty that just wasnt to my tastes. It was okay but didnt stand up to their other offerings that I had tried. My friend got the Popper Grilled Cheese and gave me a bite and that was really good. Awesome flavor with that unexpect pop of sweetness from the sweet pepper jelly against the more spiced/ savory elements like the jalapenos and corn chips. Her mom got the French Toast which I didnt try but it looked so good. Brunch is a huge thing in Toronto and both my sister and I said we could see the Early Bird holding their own there. Between the fun and kitschy atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the unique and exceptionally delicious food, the Early Bird is a must when you're in London. read more

THEIR EGGS BENEDICT IS A WORK OF ART. Slicing through the egg makes the yolk run down everything but it's not runny at all. All the flavors come together, balanced well by the sweet bun and the sweet and salty potatoes. It's delicious. Also, the place is beautiful!!! And servers are really attentive and friendly. read more

The Early Bird - Ham & Swiss eggs benedict and grilled cheese with a side of fries - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

Amazing place. Completely unexpected for us. We were just looking for a nice brunch place. Walked in to a very friendly waiter. He recommended the special which my wife took. I went for the pancakes. He said I should not go for the 4 but just the 2 and he was right. 2 was way more than enough. The pancakes had a hint of cinnamon which made my day. The special eggs Benedict were amazing. We immediately bought some gift card for this place to give to some friends for xmas. It was that good. Great place for breakfast or lunch. Lots of variety on the menu. Perhaps a tad more hipster than normal but most of London is like that now. read more

The Early Bird - Front inside view - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

Pretty good! The french toast in particular was very tasty with a nice eggy texture and a slight hint of cinnamon (actually I don't quite like cinnamon but it was subtle enough - though I would prefer it without) and a dust of icing sugar. The Egg McJustin was just okay. The eggs were cooked well but the meats were quite salty and the bacon was tough and hard to chew. The milk bun was good though! read more

Not sure it's worth the long wait. The food was good, but I was disappointed that the "avocado toast" was made with what seemed to be mass-produced guacamole (you know, the supermarket kind...). I had eaten here years ago and loved it, but something seemed "off" on the most recent visit. I'll try it again though I'm sure. read more

Good breakfast place overall. Ambiance was eclectic with old speakers and Mexican diá de los muerto paintings. I ordered the GrEgg Benedict, which was an ambrosial mix of potatoes, eggs and brisket. Service was good. Plain poutine was unimpressive, but lots of other dishes to try. Good variety of options. read more

The Early Bird - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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We discovered The Early Bird thanks to Yelp. During the visit, I was mesmerized, bewitched, spellbound, entranced, beguiled by The Early Bird. Many days passed, and the spell dissipated. I think I can write an objective review now. Decoration/Ambience - 5/5. It is in your face. It is magical. It is everywhere. Whether you are into hard rock and anti-culture or not, there is no denying that the execution of the theme is beautiful. It is the reason I was under a spell upon entrance. I highly recommend patronizing The Early Bird at least once to witness the decoration. Food plating and portion - 5/5. There is no denying that the food is designed for someone who wants his/her food to look pretty and has a big appetite. The food plating does half the job of putting the word upscale in "upscale casual". The placement of the Waffles and Chicken was intentional, careful and visually pleasing. The sprinkled dessert sugar looked like fairy dust on the waffles. The portion of one entree could feed two people. The bread was sliced so thick that I estimated there was a whole loaf of bread in the Turducken Club order. (I put a full size dinner fork next my pictures, so you can compare and see the portion) Food quality - 3/5. The Early Bird is a gourmet diner plus. The menu contained traditional diner food with gourmet twists, plus other unique dishes. Whoever designed the food and menu was a genius. The cooking of my food, however, was less than perfect at my visit. The bread in the Turducken Club was stale. The turkey was dry. The fried chicken tasted the best. Guess the chicken had the highest turnover, so it was still fresh. The waffles were partly crunchy and partly chewy. Maybe the chef had an off day that day. Taste wise, maple syrup and ketchup made the waffles and sandwich tasted outstanding. Services - 3/5. We arrived after 5pm on Thursday. The place was not busy. Food took a while, We got all the orders and drinks without mistake. The server was not particularly friendly by diner standard. Overall - 4/5. I am glad we ate here. If you are in town, come over to The Early Bird. read more

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Very good place. Breakfast and. Food. But is. Smalll you need a reservado for big groups. Good place and food 100 recommended

The chicken and waffles was drenched in grease and it was not good service, I wouldn't recommend this spot

Between the atmosphere and the portions came great taste. Ordered Fat Elvis and pulled pork eggs benny with side of bacon, not all for me. Fat Elvis was great but made me want to order French toast next time. Not that I minded the bacon, peanut butter and fried bananas but the French toast was the best ever! All of the food is great. All of the service is amazing. All of the atmosphere is wonderful. I can't say anything bad about this place!!!! read more

The Early Bird - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for brunch (around 12:30) to visit a friend. The line was a bit long (probably 20 minutes) but it moved fairly quickly. Service was good, however, the food took a very long time to come (30-45 minutes). As for the food, I ordered the ham and swiss eggs benedict and my friend ordered the french toast (which was a very very large portion). The eggs benedict was tasty, however, it was too heavy for my liking and I was unable to finish the meal. Overall, the place was decent and prices were okay. The atmosphere was very neat (a very hipster vibe) so that was a plus side. read more

The Early Bird - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

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Phenomenal philly cheesesteak burger & superb tomato soup. We also tried the chicken burger, great pickles! We got a French toast to go... couldn't resist!! I really enjoyed the space, it's funky and you never run out of things to look at. Each room is unique. Thanks for a great time! I'd come here all the time if I were a local. read more

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The food was amazing and had a nice ambience. We ordered three dishes but I won't recommend ordering pancakes as they were crispy. read more

The Early Bird - Coffee - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

We really enjoyed our visit here, the eggs Benedict is great , very good for a family breakfast when you have kids

Finally gave this place a try since I was craving chicken and waffles and it really hit the spot! Not comparable to School restaurant in Toronto however as the waffles could have been fluffier. Presentation could also be improved because hiding the chicken under all the waffles and onions made it all soggy. I was impressed with how moist the chicken was the portions were generous. My friend ordered the grilled cheese popper which tasted amazing and only cost her $8 compared to my $18 meal. The menu seems to cover a good variety of options and although the place was bustling on a Saturday afternoon we were sat immediately. I would like to come back to try other items but it will be hard not to order the chicken and waffles! Drinks were expensive to me, I couldn't get myself to pay $7 for a 2oz mimosa or $13 for a fancy drink from the tiki bar. A cup of coffee was $2.75 and it took awhile for the waitress to notice we needed a refill. read more

The Early Bird - Chicken & Waffles - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

The Early Bird is an all-around great brunch option in London! For starters, the funky, retro-style decor gives all you millennials out there a very aesthetically pleasing, insta-worthy meal. Moreover, the food itself comes with great presentation and sizeable portions (definitely be ready to ask for a to-go box). My personal favourites are the Turducken Club with a side of Lattice Chips, The Pancake Stacker, and the Toad in a Hole! I haven't had a chance to try anything from their taco menu yet (since Rock au Taco recently opened next door - they allow you to order off of both menus) but I've heard great things about it too. The only caveat here is that the savoury dishes tend to be on the salty side but other than that, be ready for a solid brunch experience! read more

Sister and I took our mom here for Mother's Day around noon. It took about 10-15 minutes to get a table, which was less than expected. Cool. Still not cool is the service. Not friendly, zero personality and slow. I think he spoke, but I can't really be sure. Maybe ensure your servers aren't hungover on a special day like Mother's Day? I will drop a good vibe on the lady server who brought out our food, she was a happy gem. The coffee was shite. Some dark roast that couldn't be saved by lots of cream and sugar. I ordered Toad in the Hole which, as most of their food is, was delightful and delicious. Hash = cut potatoes? Okay then. Mom liked her McJustin, although the smoked bacon on the sandwich just gets pulled out with the first bite. Sister got Bird Breakfast without toast for gf and I was given a piece of bacon to try. That is a good bacon. I like the food, I really do. I am just dissatisfied with the service. I shake my tiny Yelp fist. read more

The Early Bird - Toad in the hole. - Diners Near Me - London, Ontario

Went for bacon and eggs wait was way too long after been seated mentioned this to the waiter His reply. Everything is made from scratch As I said I ordered bacon and eggshell read more