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.

Home style food well prepared. Lots of variety in the menu....Staff are good people too.read more

Went here with my family on December 11th 2024. I got the Breakfast Combo while my parents got…read moreBacon and Eggs. The service was amazing but the food was mediocre at best. I had better food at other restaurants. I came here because after growing up in Scarborough, I never actually visited Teds. The decor is very much like an old-school 1950s diner but the food is nothing to write home about. The prices are half decent but would I come back? Probably not. This is the sort of place you visit to say you did but you won't go back. I had better food elsewhere.

Teds Restaurant is a real old school diner. I felt like I just took the time machine and went back…read more30 + years. All Day Breakfast from $4.25 with 3 eggs, toast and home fries. Nothing fancy but good solid breakfast. Service was fast and friendly. If you are in the neighbourhood, it is worth checking it out.

Avenue Open Kitchen, located in Toronto, is a retro-style, relaxed restaurant. The decor evokes the…read morenostalgia of a classic American eatery, making it suitable for gatherings with friends or families. The food is comfortably flavorful and the portions are moderate, with both classic American dishes and some regional specialties performing well. Service is smooth, and the staff are friendly. Overall, it's a pleasant experience for customers who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and traditional American cuisine.

Classic diner vibe which alone is worth a visit. Add the classic diner fare with regional…read morespecialties - and a visit is basically mandatory. If my home town had one of these - I'd be a regular.

My family and I were in Toronto for a baby shower. We were looking for a breakfast place we found…read moreRosemary & Thyme. The experience here was not like any restaurant I've ever been to especially in the states. The staff were so friendly and kind. They made us feel like we were apart of the family. Our server kept saying she was so happy we found their restaurant. So happy we came to visit. She was so sweet. Let's talk food. DELICIOUS!!! Everything is made fresh. They give a pretty large portion I feel everything is shareable. I do not like turkey bacon at all. I don't know why they did to this turkey bacon or if it was because we were in Canada. I can't stop thinking about it or the blueberry pancakes. When we come back to Toronto we will definitely stop back by. Good service, a nice family environment, and good food is hard to come by. This place definitely has it all.

This is such a cozy local brunch restaurant located near Finch & Victoria Park Ave. We visited here…read morefor their new dinner menus like 10oz Prime Rib special ($45.99) -- that comes with grilled veggies, Yorkshire pudding, and daily soup (It was chicken noodle soup that day) --, Lasagna with salad ($23.95) -- Omg the best lasagna I've ever had! I'll be back just for this. Highly recommended! We also ordered a Double Smash Burger ($16.95) and NEW Biscoff Milkshake ($9.95). Both were very impressive and flavourful. The owner was there and super friendly. I could tell why there are so many good reviews for this restaurant. Absolutely satisfying dinner experience here. Willing to come back next time :)

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

Classic diner breakfast serving up large portions. Our server was busy running around, but still…read morestopped by to check how we were doing. Once finished, pay at the front with cash preferred though they do take credit card as well. What we got: - 3 eggs with sausage (comes with homefries and toast) - 3 eggs with 1/2 pound of peameal bacon - Peameal bacon eggs benedict - Pancakes Final Thoughts: No frills breakfast spot. Portions are large and staff are quite quick. We did have a delay on our pancakes with that friend having to wait until everyone was well into their meals before his came out, but the waitress was apologetic and got it to us as soon as it hit the counter. My peameal bacon was quite salty with not enough toast to balance it out, but not bad overall.

I remember when this place opened when I was still in highschool and its just as great as I…read moreremember. In fact, it got onto the Michelin list a couple years ago, and for good reason. The restaurant is giving cozy comforts diner with abut 20 people worth of seating. Join the waitlist as soon as you can because you can wait up to 2 hours for a table on a Sunday morning. After we got seated and our waiter came over and he wasn't giving the most welcoming energy, he seemed a little stand off ish which was weird but we assumed that's just how he was lol. Other than that that the service was good. We started with the biscuits. You have an option to have it with gravy or jam. We got jam and it came with a clotted cream like spread and a cinnamon apple tasting jam. The biscuits were nice and fluffy. We got an ice coffee too and it was really good. I always come for the party melt. It comes with their house salad and a scoop of their sweet potato salad. The whole plate was fantastic. We also for their turkey dinner and this was so delicious but we were so full we only had a couple bites and took the rest home. It was just as delicious as reheated leftovers.

Honestly some of the best pancakes I've ever had. So fluffy but also has a nice crisp on the…read moreoutside. Could tell they used high quality ingredients too. It was like an elevated diner. Toronto food is epic!!

i hae not been to hazels for awhile was going to 3 eggs on eglinton and bathurst the food at hazels…read moreis excellent again it will be my go to place from now on the meals for 2 are 39$ at 3 eggs the ownwe would charge me 45 which is an over charge and the food their is not great anymore sorry to say hazels has better food and 6 $ cheaper thank u

I had a craving and walked in on a s in day around 2.30 pm. Sat in the window (love it) and then,…read morein an effort to branch out and not order my usual favorite, I ordered the Caker. It is a bacon, egg and sauce wrapped in a pancake. Not bad, not outstanding. Service was friendly. Lots of seating including an alcove near the window. Lots of locals seem to be enjoying this place.

Tip: Sign up for its rewards program by having your receipt sent as a text message. You earn a…read morepoint for every dollar spent. When you hit 75 points, you can redeem $5. A couple Saturdays ago, I was running a few errands. Once I was done, I felt like visiting a diner for lunch. I did a search and found Poached Dreams Diner in Aurora. I didn't mind driving up from Markham to check it out. It was straightforward getting here. I parked in the parking lot and walked in from what looked like the back of the diner. There's also a front door with a patio that faces Wellington Street East. I was immediately greeted by a young, enthusiast woman. I let her know that I needed a table for one. She got me to a comfortable booth by the window. The catch is that you have to watch your step to get to your seat. It's a treat when I have breakfast out. I thought that I'd be getting french toast. Well, all that changed when I saw a heading for comfort foods on the menu. Nothing makes me happier than seeing open-faced sandwiches on a menu. It was probably during my days living in Winnipeg that I fell in love with such sandwiches and at least a side. New goal: come here and have every open-faced sandwich on the menu. I got cold water to start. It was refreshing and much needed after running errands. I ordered these items for my meal: - Diet Coke (2) - Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies My Diet Coke came with a glass with ice. I loved it. I wish the can was larger! I needed a second can for dessert. I loved my hot turkey sandwich. There was a generous amount of sliced turkey smothered in sauce over a slice of white bread. I got to choose my starch. I went with mashed potatoes. There was enough gravy over the turkey that I dunked my spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into it. I loved the steamed veggies. They were perfectly cooked. They also went into the gravy. The meal was delicious. I'd order it again. I felt like dessert. I asked if there was any. Baklava with pistachios. I said yes. I thought that it would be a square or rectangle. Nope. I got a roll. Cool! It was perfect. It had the right amount of honey. It was crispy and yummy. So good! I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and then tapped my credit card. I elected to have the receipt texted to my phone, which also signed me up for its points program. Yay! I learned that this diner has been open since June 2025. I'm always late to any party because I seem to live under a rock or in a cave. I'm glad that I visited this eatery. Great food. Great service. Great! I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and had a full-length mirror. This eatery is huge. It looks like there's a cafe for those grabbing coffee and maybe a snack before leaving. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks. (148)

Visited Poached Dreams Diner today for brunch. Located on Wellington St (previously Nino D'aversa),…read moreI was excited to visit the spot as I heard great things about the food. Upon entering, the space is super spacious and clean. My friend ordered their 2 egg special with bacon, and I ordered their soup and sandwich combo ($12/13). I decided to go with their tuna salad and chicken noodle soup. Upon recommendation from our server, I also ordered their cappuccino- it was very delicious. Amazing food and great service, I would like to come back and try some of their dinners dishes.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreVibe 3/5 Really old school diner that offers affordable steak and fries, burger and fish and chips near midland and eglinton. I wont really comment on the quality of the steak, you kinda know what you're getting for the price you paying. (So if u boogie, dont come) For 2 people, we had 16oz steak + double cheese burger with a side of mushrooms + fries + fanta, came up to $40. Personally i thought it was a freaking steal and i think im coming back for sure if im looking for a midnight snack or a place that doesn't break my wallet. this reso also opens 247, and we love a late night affordable meal

T-Bones has been a longtime Scarborough institution, serving up inexpensive steaks twenty four…read morehours a day. I've been enjoying their delicious steaks for years but things change, and not necessarily for the better. On my last couple visits, they had a very limited selection of steaks, the main reason I go there. This time, I ordered their 8oz Rib-Eye, which was not available. 12oz Rib-Eye, same thing. T-Bone steaks, sold out. I settled on their 16oz Rib-Eye, cooked medium-rare, with their roasted potatoes. It tasted okay but wasn't as tender as in the past and it was cooked unevenly, with parts of it very rare. I had to have a portion of it refired. There was also a large piece of fat, which was inedible. I got the impression that this was cooked from a frozen state. They used to include a salad with their meals but stopped doing that a while back. That's understandable, due to increased costs and the desire to keep meals affordable. The ambiance of this place has also gone downhill, with obvious signs of wear and tear. I've heard rumours of this area being redeveloped. If that's the case, I wouldn't expect any renovations. Too bad...

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.