Ok I'm impressed with this breakfast diner. Interior decor is standard diner style but the…read morecustomer satisfaction posters are interesting reminders for good services. The food is good and the friendly prompt service is fabulous . Eggs are cooked very well. Soft scrambled eggs are actually not overcooked. The sausages and bacon are great tasting and not oily. Loved their pancakes which are fluffy and yummy. I could eat a whole stack of them without trouble. Good diner coffee . The portions are huge and the early morning special is worth it. You don't leave hungry. . Will come back to try their lunch menu...

Service was quick and easy. We were in and out with in 30 to 40 minutes. We've got the classic…read morebreakfast and the peameal bacon

While standing in the long lineup to get into Sammy's for Sunday brunch (note that this place is…read morebetter to visit on a weekday) I met a nice lady who told me she has had two knee replacements. Sadly there was no chair for her to sit down on yet it didn't stop her from going to her regular spot for a Sunday brunch. She told me that she has been coming here for many years, even before it was called Sammy's. Has it been 30 years, she asked herself? Either way, she made it known that she is quite the regular. Very nice and friendly lady. These are the types of regulars that make the diner what it is. There is a sign in clipboard at the front, as soon as you walk in. You have to sign in as part of contact tracing in case there is an outbreak of COVID linked back to this establishment. Make sure you do not block the pathway from behind the bar, I didn't block it but a large family with several kids needed a place to stand in line and wait for a big table, because servers will get very mad at you and tell you "I NEED TO GET BY! DON'T BLOCK THE WAY!" But there is no where to stand when the lineup is 20 people deep. This is something to think about once the weather gets colder and there is a long lineup out the door. Perhaps takeout would be a better option than to be yelled at by the short haired waitress with tattoos? While I did not mind waiting and I had a book to occupy my time in the lineup and at the table before I was given the menu, I could see that this was obviously a rush time, prime time lunchtime at the diner, maybe others might be a little more impatient than me? I could watch a snail crawl for hours, patience is a virtue. The wait is very long to get seated and even longer to get food. While the food was pretty good, and the other server was very friendly, attentive and nice, I think they were short staffed that day and nothing is ever as instant as fast food. My advice would be to go here when you have the time to wait. Don't come here if you are in a rush. It's better to only come here when you have lots of time to wait.

Hubby is a breakfast person and my heaviest meal of the day is lunch; naturally, we are always on…read morethe look out for a good brunch place. Sammy's has warm, welcoming and hard-working staff; they seemed genuinely happy to be working there. The food is diner quality, except for the flaming saganaki OPA! Lovely ambiance with the sociable patrons, comfortable booths and lovely decor (please see pics). WE ORDERED: - Liver and onions with bacon was pretty good; judging by the comments made by hubby, we will be coming back for this. - Side Salad - lettuce was limp, not the freshest. I would recommend getting a different side. - Saganaki - not only was this a yummy appetizer, the show was entertaining. Just make sure to let the staff know if you want to takes pictures or take a video beforehand; I forgot to tell our waitress, so by the time I whipped out my camera, the show was over. Oh well, live and learn.

Genuinely one of the most unique and delicious brunch experiences I've ever had. I ordered the…read moreSouthern breakfast, sweet potato salad, vanilla mascarpone donut and coffee. The flavours and textures in the Southern Breakfast and sweet potato salad weren't typical of what you usually find in a Toronto brunch. The best part was the homemade biscuit and gravy included in the meal. The donut was light with a fluffy mascarpone filling and the coffee was very tasty for brewed coffee. The diner itself is really cute, with nice small booths and some high-top seating. The washrooms are on ground level with the dining area and are exceptionally clean and well lit. I suggest visiting on a weekday and adding yourself to the online waitlist rather than just showing up. I'm aware that this place can be very difficult to get into on the weekends. The service was great and friendly, and I would be happy to return.

We had White Lily on our list for a while and were happy to finally try them…read more They open at 9am everyday and the online waitlist starts at 9:15am on their website. You can enter your name and party size and you'll be informed how many people are in front of you in the lineup; that way, you can plan your approximate arrival time. You can check the status of the lineup with the link texted to you. Once your table's ready, you'll receive a text message with 10 minutes grace per. There are 7 booths and 5 bar chairs available for dine-in. The menu feels different from a typical diner and offers great variety of comfort food and drinks. We ordered "Sweet Potato Salad", "Southern Breakfast", and "Hot Turkey". The Southern Breakfast was a filling plate with eggs, bacon, grits, gravy, fermented greens and their famous buttermilk biscuit, while the Hot Turkey was a really interesting combination of stuffing French toast, smoked turkey, gravy, cranberry chutney and maple butter. The Sweet Potato Salad was a nice side to balance out the heavier dishes, and everything had that homemade comfort-food feel. The staff are friendly and helpful and there's Green P parking available on Queen East.

Great authentic sri Lankan food. Five stars for the food…read morealone! This place has been there for as long as I remember (myself 10 years in Canada). I have been going for his rottis ever since. The rotti is his specialty come with tuna and dry fish sambol. Very cheap and delicious. They have a full bar and a pool table inside. The owner is the chef and he knows how to rock those spices. Kothu rotti is crunchy and delicious. Devilled shrimp/prawns goes well with his rotti too. The place was renovated couple years ago to a more modern atmosphere (the large bulky old HDTV is replaced by flat LCDs) His seafood party mix which I tried couple times recently. Has chunks of chicken with shrimp etc....which I would also recommend. But try his rotti first. Plenty of room to dine in. Usually a lot of boys and men hangout there at night. Many people I talk to haven't heard of this place. Its at Bromley n eglington I. Scarborough. Please give it a shot! All you spicy lovers....you will not regret!

One of the few places in Toronto if not the only place that offers true deviled Sri Lankan dishes…read more If you go you must try the mixed seafood and deviled beef. Make sure you carefully choose the spice level as it is not for the faint of hurt. If I was home in Sri Lanka this is the type of place I would go with my friends too.

My grandfather passed away earlier this year, and the family came together recently for an…read moreafternoon of catching up and sharing memories of him while enjoying some food and drinks at the Bluffers Restaurant and Event Centre in Scarborough. My aunt made a reservation well in advance for us to sit at a long table near a window, as that's exactly where my grandfather would have enjoyed a meal with such a beautiful view. It was easy to park nearby, and the views of the lake from Bluffers Park were amazing. When arriving to the restaurant, any window had a wonderful view. While the tables that my aunt was envisioning weren't set up the way she envisioned upon arrival, but the staff did a great job rearranging tables to honor the request. We kept everything simple by having everything paid on one check. We ordered a large-sized portion of the Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Platter, which is a combination of grilled peppers, grilled zucchini, grilled fennel, basmati rice, mixed olives, feta cheese, hummus, tzatziki, and pita bread. In addition to this, several of our family members ordered desserts or other appetizers and a variety of drinks. Everything was tasty, though after our food and drinks arrived, it was difficult to get the attention of staff when we needed something. You can learn more about the Bluffers Restaurant and Event Centre at https://bluffersrestaurant.ca including their their menu. Their website states how heir signature dishes are prepared by Toronto's top chefs featuring traditional Mediterranean-style dishes, infused with a contemporary modern touch. Their aromatic flavours are inspired by Greece and the encompassing areas of the Mediterranean. While the food was fine and the service could have been better (after ordering food and drinks), the views were incredible. I would still recommend a visit to this restaurant.

Great food. I had the slow cooked lamb over rice. Incredible…read more Raj super chill waiter and very pleasant. I'll be back again. Water views.

This place has been around forever. It's such a staple in the neighbourhood and has some great…read morediner food. I would highly recommend their breakfast to go - it's one of the cheapest in the neighbourhood and they consistently have great food.

Truly a 3.5 star review... the place is definitely the neighborhood hangout…read more Sue is there to meet and greet you. The menu is typical diner with the daily special written on the back wall. The open kitchen is nice to watch them fire up orders. The bar stool there is also enjoyable for a 1 top to chit chat away. The shakes look quite yummy and may give them a try next time.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but haven't had any luck catching them while…read morethey're open. This old-school diner takes you back with their retro decor and insanely low prices. Upon arriving, there were two customers waiting for an order. I was prepared to wait based on the reviews and knowing that Gale's Snack Bar is a one-woman show, with customers served one at a time. About 15 mins later, she came out with their food and took my order. I waited about half an hour while enjoying the A/C during the heat wave, and when my food came out I couldn't wait to eat it. The fries were golden and crispy - I had low expectations but these were delicious and the portion was generous! The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and filled with mustard, relish, tomato, and a slice of melted American cheese. For $1.95, not only was this an amazing deal, but also quite tasty - I devoured the entire thing immediately. I also ordered a club house sandwich thinking the portions might be small, but I was already stuffed at this point. When I tried it later on, the bacon was still crispy, the lettuce and tomato added a refreshing nature to it, and the chicken with mayo was tender and soft. I would definitely return for the burger and fries alone, as well as to try their milkshakes, ice cream floats, and fish & chips! Just note that this establishment is cash-only. The owner was also super friendly!

Not my first time at Gale's Snack Bar, but this spot is truly the definition of a hidden gem…read more Located on the corner of Eastern and Carlaw Ave, this small snack bar is one of Toronto's best kept secret for incredibly cheap comfort food. If you look at the menu, there is nothing over $7.00. The owner, is a lovely older lady who will serve you and prepare your food. Just note, theres a limit to three people for seating and that it's cash only. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area!

This business is family owned and offers daily specials. Friendly owners. Great bar especially on a…read moreFriday night.

I came here with my family at 6pm for dinner, I wanted to view their menu before sitting so I asked…read moreone of the men working there for a menu and he said "there isn't one" so I made sure I was understanding him correctly, I asked "there's no menu to look at? He says "no." Awkward. Their sign says "Canadian & middle eastern food" so I asked him what middle eastern food do you guys have. He literally says "sometimes." sometimes what?????! Then he proceeds to tell me "I want to leave. No food today, I want to go home" so I'm assuming he's the chef/owner. I walked out and so happy I did because the place looked really sketchy anyways.

Great burger!, It's huge and tasty. A real classic diner. I recommend it for anyone that is in good…read morehealth and able to withstand the greasy hit to the system. :)