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White Lily Diner

4.5 (189 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Karla T.

The food was good. Fresh ingredients, nicely prepared, and you can tell there's thought behind each dish. The service fit the vibe: warm, cozy, and laid-back. We ordered: * White Lily Farms salad * Etta's breakfast * Summer toast with pickled zucchini * Steak n' Eggs Def the kinda spot that feels easy to settle into for a slow morning (if you can get a table). That said, it wasn't quite enough for me to come back and wait through a long list again. Still a solid all-day breakfast spot if you're in the area and don't mind taking your time. Highly recommended to join the waitlist the moment they open lol.

southern breakfast. maple donut
Shlexa M.

We found this place to be pretty mediocre. We joined the wait list for about 45 minutes and were able to get a table. We ordered a donut, the southern breakfast, and the pancakes. The biscuit was great, but everything else was fine. We had higher expectations and left feeling let down.

Michelle K.

Your girl was hungry and curious to try this breakfast restaurant since I heard a lot of hype. If you're sitting alone they most likely will seat you at bar. And only about 6 tables, so there will be waitlist for sure on weekends and weekdays. The menu was simple but at the same time they had their own flavour and uniqueness. I got the meatloaf dinner. The combination of meatloaf sauce, grits, gravy, mushrooms and spicy sauce was delicious. First time trying meat loaf as well, very interesting. Service was good and the restaurant is really old school vibes it's cute!

While Lily standard
Laura R.

This Michelin recommended restaurant serves classic diner fare. I ordered the White Lily Standard which comes with eggs, bacon, toast and hash browns, and the White Lily Farms salad. The owners have their own farm, so the eggs come from there and taste fresh. Food was very flavourful. They don't take reservations, there is only an online waitlist. We arrived during the week, so were served quickly. It's a small restaurant, and there are seats for about 20 people.

Steak and eggs
Maggie G.

Heard great things about White Lily Diner, but it didn't live up to the hype for me. The wait for a table was long, and the food took quite a while to come out. We ordered the steak and eggs and the meatloaf with grits both looked nice but lacked flavour and felt heavy. Overall, good service but pretty mediocre experience for the wait and food.

reuben sandwich
Alexus T.

the ambiance is cute and casual. I went on a Thursday evening and I didn't have to wait, it wasn't busy at all! the menu is very specialized in sandwiches, but they are mostly very simple offerings. its like comfort food, but you can tell they are thoughtful with their preparation. I appreciate this quality that they work to maintain! I had the reuben and don't have a very strong opinion. I have had better, but it wasn't bad. I think I'd have liked the meat to be juicier, to be able to taste the swiss cheese more, and could use a bit of extra sauce. the salad was good and fresh. service was quick, friendly, and attentive. they leave you with a bottle of water at the table, so you can refill your glass whenever needed. overall for the price ($28 with tax and tip) I don't think this was worth it for me so wouldn't go out of my way to come back. it feels overhyped.

Coffee
Gab G.

Had a fantastic breakfast here while on our trip to Toronto! My boyfriend and I joined the waitlist waitlist at 9:28 AM on a Friday (you can join remotely), and were seated at 10:09 AM. The coffee was meh, but you get free refills - and you're really here for the food, which is amazing! Sour cream cruller was perfect, and I loved the southern breakfast. The fermented cabbage really brought it home for me.

Alexa J.

Been to White Lily Diner many times and still remains one of my favourite spots! Came here for dinner recently with a group of 6 friends - we took up 2 booths and the restaurant was kind to hold 2 booths for us when I called in. They have a waitlist as well which can get very busy for lunch, but dinner tends to be pretty empty and the menu stays the same. We all got the OG patty melt and scones (one with gravy and one with jam/butter), and a peach crueller donut. 10/10 on the OG patty melt - and scones with butter/jam were delicious! Loved the whipped butter and fresh jam. Gravy wasn't my favourite with the scones but I think it would taste delicious with chicken or something heartier. Definitely make the stop here if you're ever in Leslieville!

White Lily Standard breakfast
Divyank S.

Went for a brunch on a weekday and was amazed with the restaurant's specialties. The mouth was filled with flavoured food. Service was attentive. Had a wait time of 30 minutes was totally worth it. The atmosphere was morning breakfast diner type-ish. Will come back for more.

Meatloaf dinner with added sunny egg
Sylvia S.

White Lily Diner is one of those places that quietly earns its cult following. This cozy east-end spot serves up comfort food with a Southern twist, all made with a clear focus on quality, local ingredients. I've been a few times now and have worked my way through a good chunk of the menu, but on my most recent visit, I went full-on dinner mode with the meatloaf plate: tender meatloaf with rich gravy, creamy grits, griddled mushrooms, sweet pickles, and a fluffy buttermilk biscuit. I added a sunny egg on top because it was brunch and I felt it was right. The portion was generous and everything tasted homemade in the best way. I couldn't even finish it all, which says something. I had my eye on the key lime pie, but my stomach waved the white flag. Next time. The vibe here is classic diner but elevated, very clean, welcoming, and unpretentious. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Coffee is drip only, but it's good and keeps coming. No lattes here, but that's part of the charm. Now, a heads-up: the wait is real. You'll need to put your name on the list and plan to wait. They'll text you when your table is ready, which is helpful if you want to wander. Expect to wait at least an hour. I've been there before and heard them say the wait was four-hours! That said, the food and experience are worth the wait. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and you can taste the care in every dish. If you're craving a hearty Southern-style breakfast or comforting dinner in the city, this place delivers. This is one of my top 5 breakfast joints in Toronto.

PB&J donut
Doris L.

Sunday brunch online waitlist was brutal but we made it! Sold out of the lemon poppy seed donut. We opted PBJ, the oil was a bit too heavily scented for us. Yup just a tad oily in taste. Some people tell me donut is too tanked in the city. Not for me, Ive been a dan of Machino, Dipped, never a fan of Gloryhole Special - Vegetable soup with dumpling was incredible. Lots of herbs for those who are not a fan of this, avoid. Buttermilk dumplings are pillowy gnocchi like. Maitake mushrooms were a texture play since the herbs were overpowering. I enjoyed the soup. Love the biscuit. grits were fine. It really needed that fermented greens to cut through its heaviness . Overall friendly staff Cash or credit are welcome here Currently 2 patio tables that can not be used as communal parties on each picnic table which was a shame

Food, service, and environment 10/10. Went on a Thursday afternoon, didn't wait for a table. Service staff highly attentive and friendly.

Anita L.

Super cute little diner - we got a seat no problem on Friday morning. The booths are on the tinier side and an interesting layout. We got the sour cream cruller, and it was delicious. The icing was actually still wet (it looks like it's hard in the photos!). I can see why this place is so popular on the weekends. I didn't finish my breakfast plate since it was too much for me but I enjoyed the variety. The potatoes could've been crispier for my taste, and the glass ketchup bottle wasn't being cooperative.

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