Best greasy spoon place downtown, bar none! Food is cheap and delicious and the service and the atmosphere is a throwback to the 60s. So is their cash-only policy but as long as you bring cash, you'll leave happy and with a full belly! read more

As an Aussie, the diner experience is a real winner. We ate here 2 days in a row. One day we took home the special for dinner that day. I don't understand why businesses don't recognise that good food and service is what people come back for time and again. Give the chains a miss get into this joint! read more

Best breakfast place I've been too. Very welcoming place to be and reminds me of downtown Montreal. Especially when you order their smoked meat sandwiches. The best thing there is definitely their potatoes!!! Tooo good read more

Small breakfast diner which serve amazing food for very reasonable price. You know this place is good when a lot of regulars are there. The lady serving us was having a rought day which made our visit a little rough but other than that the food is amazing and quick. I got the greek omlette and my partner got the smoked meat sandwich, the coffee is freshly grind and brewed. read more

There's something so refreshing about having a classic diner meal in the middle of downtown Toronto. Avenue Open Kitchen isn't full of frills but is full of flavour and characters. Great service, filled with locals and regulars, and great atmosphere. If you're looking for great food, great prices, and an authentic breakfast - screw your fancy brunch, come here. read more

We don't visit Toronto often, but when we do we always want to try something new and this little hidden gem was a great find for brunch. We showed up right before the lunch rush, so we were very lucky to be able to get a booth and order our food first. Service was fast, our food tasted great, and the portions were big! I had a garden salad and the smoked meat sandwich on rye, which I personally think measured up to the greats of Montreal and that's not easy to find in the GTA. He had a omelette and home fries. I got a taste of his food and I thought that was great too! We definitely have plans to make this place an exception and visit again to try more. read more

Love this place! So delicious and such a good value. Only improvement I would suggest is adding more vegetarian options to the lunch menu. Otherwise 5 stars! Go there for excellent service and a delicious breakfast :) read more

Standard breakfast fare. Service leaves much to be desired but that's not a big deal. Nothing too spectacular.

I got the smoked meat on rye with the fries. Easily one of the best smoked meat sandwiches I've ever had. Fries were also unreal. Prices are also super reasonable. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Avenue Deli is the place to go if you want good home cooking, generous portion sizes at reasonable prices. Considering its hidden off a Spadina side street, its quite busy and you can see lineups out the door in all types of weather. We go there for lunch at least twice a week. Things I recommend: - fries w/ gravy (true diner style) - onion rings (perfectly crisp, just the way I like it) - mac n' cheese (generous portion served with salad) - BLT (when I first ordered this I ordered a soup as well, thinking I'd still be hungry. Boy was I wrong - the BLT was loaded with tomatoes, crispy bacon and lettuce. Well worth the price!) - braised short ribs (although I did have an unfortunate accident where the bag broke and I had sauce dribbling down my jacket - the short ribs with gravy and veggies were extremely tasty) - smoked meat or pastrami or corned beef sandwich (excellent meat to rye ratio) - western sandwich (sometimes I just want an egg sandwich doused with Tabasco for lunch, ya know?) - jerk chicken (you're probably wondering - jerk chicken from a diner? trust me, its good stuff) - club sandwich w/ fries (a proper triple decker) - any of their soups (they're homemade and fresh every day) I can keep going...but now I'm too hungry. Be sure to check out their daily specials, you're liable to find some new favorites in there! read more

This is not just a diner, it is THE diner. The standards for diners are all based off of this spot. Friendly, down to earth service, and a classic peameal bacon dish I will get every time I visit. read more

They give you a lot of delicious food made fresh very quickly. It's a bit cramped but that's because it's so crowded from everyone wanting to eat their awesome food. I would recommend the hot chicken to anyone who likes gravy. read more

Tiny little dive of a place, not much for seating, but we managed to get a table, and within a few minutes of our being taken, full breakfast arrived. Was so impressed by the speed. Pricing was great, it was exactly what I was looking for in a breakfast/brunch location. read more

This is a hidden gem. I have enjoyed their meals on three occasions. It would be more if they didn't close so early. It isn't much of a sit down and eat diner but there is some seating. HOWEVER if you live or work close by... the take out is awesome. read more

Best place to grab a bite to eat, during your lunch break! Small sitting arrangement though, so order out if you're with a big group.

Hey listen, This is probably the last TRUE diner in the downtown area. There's one dish that you should go out of your way to try. It's called "Just Eggs", and what comes to your table will surprise you. Go and check out, give me a shout after. read more

I eat here pretty often for lunch and wanted to share that despite what they say in other old reviews, AOK has fresh burger patties and their banquet burger is amazing!! Great value and always great service from this diner! read more

Great old-school diner just off Spadina Avenue. Except for a few modern conveniences like taking credit cards, seemingly unchanged since it opened. Ate breakfast here, and the food was very good. Good prices, too. read more

Finally! A greasy spoon diner downtown! I know it's been there for ages, but with it not being open on weekends, it was hard to make it for breakfast. I'll say for $5, it was a good meal with good portions. I actually really liked the potatoes that came with the eggs; they were soft and seasoned nicely. I'm not sure how many times I'll be able to make it back, given the hours, but I'm happy to know that the option is there. read more

They redid the place a few months ago. Some of the old owners/employees have left. The food is still pretty good but it's lost some of its charm. Everything is too shiny and the grill is too clean. read more

Sorry, but I didn't really get why this place has 4,5 stars on yelp. Yeah, it has classic diner atmosphere, but that's the only thing that I can point. The food was just okay, I had steak and eggs breakfast: eggs were fine (what could you expect?), but the steak was fat and low quality. Don't waste your time going there from far away, a decent place to have a quick meal. read more

If you love simple food that is cooked with heart - make your way here. The burgers are house made and never frozen - and you can so taste it! The service is friendly and speedy. read more

Love this place. Reliable, good service, great bacon and eggs. Wish they were open more often.

I've never had worse service at a restaurant.. the blonde lady was very rude and not welcoming. She gave us attitude throughout 35 minutes of waiting for our food when we realized she never put our order in. Would not recommend, and would not go back. read more

Please be advised they take cash only. We enjoyed their poutine, Montreal smoked meat sandwich, Black Forest ham and cheese sandwich, and beef barley soup. The apple pie was not so great. read more

Five star greasy spoon for sure. Good food Daily specials Cheap prices Fast service Nice vibe Really can't say a bad word about it! read more

Been going to the Avenue for years now. The owner decided a while ago to slow down and closed on Saturdays. I work out of town and was crushed as this was the best hangover cure. I have toughed it out over the past year and tried to find a new cure. No luck. I am happy to let you know, there is a sign on the door now announcing they will be open again on Saturdays! WHOO HOO! read more

I love this place but I am partial to a greasy spoon and Avenue Open Kitchen does not disappoint. I am a big fan of their all day breakfast, deli sandwiches, salads (love the Greek one) and their mac and cheese. Yes it takes cash only and sometime, mostly Fridays at lunch the line ups can be pretty big. But the guys behind the counter have their service routine down to an art form and you are never waiting too long for what awesome daily special or yummy menu item you have ordered. read more

I have went there a few times and was never disappointed. The servings are awesome and staff friendly except the cook looks kind of grouchy. The turkey dinner they serve is just like home. It does suck they are not open in the evening but they do open really early. So if you are in the Camden street neighborhood check it out. read more

Great little spot! If you're craving home-style cooking, this is the place. The daily specials are amazing - every Wednesday they do a full Turkey dinner complete with stuffing and cranberry sauce. The all-day breakfast always hits the spot. The staff are lovely and they get to know you and make conversation. Plus, you'll get more cheese curds on your poutine here that at any poutine place in the city (pretty sure, anyway). read more

Had a great classic breakfast for a fair price, in a traditional american diner atmosphere. Would go again anytime!

I was totally surprised when I ate here for breakfast and the food was mediocre at best. I had expected so much more after reading the reviews on here. The bathroom was up two long flights of stairs. We ordered two omelettes and neither were up to par. I ordered one without tomatoes and it came with them. The greek omelette came without any feta in it as well. The chefs were preparing for the day and they placed a plate full of raw chicken skewers right on the counter in front of us - disgusting and totally unsanitary. Wish the previous reviews reflected my experience so I wouldn't have even stepped into the place. read more

Food is awsome..big servings.mac and cheese on Fridays..wish you could get bacon in stead of salad..but always good..place is small and only breakfast and lunch read more

Downtown with my husband and wanted all day breakfast or brunch place so went to my trusty Yelp app and found this place. It's another one of those small hole in the wall places that's been around for 50 years. The owner and waitress were pleasant and the food came quickly. Everything is freshly made. You can even see the guy in the back peeling the potatoes for the home fries. The home fries are nicely seasoned. I had that with the Avenue Breakfast Clubhouse, (it has strip bacon wrapped in egg, lettuce, tomato and a thick piece of peameal bacon). It was large enough that I probably should have shared it with my husband. He ordered the Montreal smoked meat sandwich and a side of onion rings. Their smoked meat is so moist and tasty. The onion rings were super crunchy. Overall, a very pleasant experience with delicious food. He great thing about this place is that it's really close to my husband's work, he can come back anytime for lunch or breakfast. You can even order using the Ritual app. read more

As I sit here digesting my fantastic Montreal smoked meat sandwich, I find myself wondering if I should move to Kensington Market so i can eat here daily. Don't let the exterior of this place, or the steady stream of hipsters in and out, deter you from eating here. It is fantastic food and great service. Probably the best Montreal smoked meat in toronto area. read more

The coffee is thick and delicious. The girlfriend and I were looking for a tasty greasy spoon after a late night out. They really hit the spot. I had the Dutch Omelet with wheat toast and it completely melted the previous night away. The girlfriends eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. It is obvious they scratch cook all of it because they peel the potatoes in front of you. Highly recommended. read more

Very good greasy spoon! Well worth the $ for the food quality! I'd recommend for b-fast.

Awesome food. Great prices and atmosphere. Check out the daily specials. Mac and cheese on Friday is really good.

Ok I have tried everything here and it's all excellent. It just depends on what you feel for. Burgers are great, poutine is FANTASTIC (they are the only ones I have found to use real cheese curds), Mac and Cheese on Fridays, filet of sole, deli meat on rye... the list goes on and on. It's your typical diner inside, clean but comfortable. Huge line ups form at lunch. It's like coming home. read more

Great breakfast! Sam went out of his way to make us a great meal and went above and beyond for us. I'm visiting from out of town and the great hospitality, atmosphere and food made me glad I came to Toronto. My first time having Peameal. Really great! read more