Great staff. Wonderful food. Too crowded on weekends. Fine otherwise. Close to the subway.read more

Busy on Sunday afternoon but they accommodated us - party of six. The service was slow and things…read moredidn't make sense: why the specialty coffee drink and chocolate milkshake took such a long time to finally be served to us, when the person making the drinks wasn't busy at all. The following was wrong for our orders: no cheese on an omelette that asked for cheese, butter on toast where we asked for no butter, mozzarella sticks we ordered never came. My friend asked for butter as the food was being served up, and the server said, "I'm giving out the orders first, then I'll get your butter." I can't explain how rudely it was said and obviously the server was flustered. The worst of it - an order of eggs with salmon incorrectly came with peameal instead, and when we politely said it was the wrong order, the waitress argued and said that's what she wrote down, so it had to be correct. Honestly, it was such an uncomfortable situation to be challenged like that. I have never seen a server behave that way and I'm not sure if it was just too busy or if she doesn't realize how rude or inappropriate her response was. I gave her a decent tip anyway and in retrospect I wish I hadn't. The food was alright but the service was bad, the place is quite tight so I didn't feel comfortable. The stairs to the washroom are quite steep. The washroom stall I used in the ladies' room had the toilet installed so close to the door, that my feet were sticking out from behind it. I could barely close the door - there was no space between it and the toilet. I DO NOT RECOMMEND and I will never return.

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.

I visited this place last Saturday and it didn't disappointed me, the food was good the…read morepresentation was not complain-able and the decor was decent also the only bad side was their portions, it should have been bigger. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked the taste was good too. I will definitely visit it when have the chance

Working in the middle of no man's land (Allen Road and Wilson)....this is really the only option…read morewithin walking distance to my workplace. Fortunately it is a delightful surprise. The staff seem to be of some sort of Philippino descent and they are extremely courteous and friendly. The servers go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. You can get a quarter chicken dinner with two sides and a drink for a mere $6.99. They have several varities of CREPES!! for only $2.99!! The restaurant is dimly lit and very clean - not a greasy spoon as it would appear on the outside. Definitely recommend this place if you live or work up in the middle of nowhere!

Honestly, it took us ages to eat here because the aesthetics weren't too great from the street, but…read moreon the recommendation of a friend, we finally went! The portion sizes were crazy! We had the corned beef breakfast and the large souvlaki plate, and both have fed us for three meals now. The souvlaki is made by an actual Greek person, and truly, it can give the Danforth a run for its money! I really liked the rice; it was especially flavourful. I liked that, on a Sunday morning, this place had all ages: families with kids, couples on dates, and a few tables with senior citizens hanging out. With its proximity to the sometimes exclusive Ossington Strip, it's very sweet that this place welcomes everybody.

Cute lil diner. The food was alright, but I probably would just get a basic breakfast if I went…read morethere again.

It had been a long time since i had gone back to Fran's because we don't have one in Barrie. I went…read moreto Toronto for my 60th birthday. and thought i would check it out. I was seated quickly which was a surprise given how busy it is. it is a diner so you know what you are going to get. There was a buzz in the place as it is close to the Pride Parade route and a watch party for the Canada- South Africa fifa soccer game. Ok on to the food i had a waffle with mixed fruit , turkey bacon and home fries with a coffee. . The waffle was perfect crunchy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside with real maple syrup . The turkey bacon was cooked perfectly and the home fries were plentiful and so tasty . The price was less than 50 dollars which was a nice surprise and the service was great. This was a nice way to start my birthday thanks Fran's

This restaurant was in Downtown, close to St. Michael's Cathedral. We could actually walk to the…read morerestaurant after Christmas Mass at around 6pm. And the restaurant was open during Christmas. We had table of 7+1 where we have a baby. We had to wait for a while for our friends, and we only drank hot water, the server seemed not really like that. And he didn't let us know hot water would charge $1/person. It didn't seem to be really welcome. So we ordered some apps and drinks, then we approached to other place for mains. The wings we had were one with honey garlic and one with BBQ. They were decent. We might come back, but not the holidays!

5 stars for the experience -- 3 stars (or less) for the food…read more I mean, this place is historic so it's worth trying at least once. Especially in the middle of the night after hitting the bars, considering it's open 24/7. It's the most authentically retro, no-frills diner in town, so you can definitely get a good photo shoot here at the very least. It would actually be a unique place to bring a group of people for a party. And you probably won't need to reserve the party in advance since the place seems empty a lot of the time, despite its prime location at the corner of Bathurst & Dupont. Anyway, the food was forgettable. I ordered a grilled cheese and fries. Ho hum. And no gravy was available (boo). The best part was most definitely the milkshakes. Strawberry was good but chocolate was best. Like I said, it's the experience that counts. Come here for a shake and fries and feel like you've time-travelled back to 1955.

A bit run down but friendly enough lady working there who was the chef, waitress and everything!…read more My friend got the liver which he said was average and I got the all day breakfast which was a little on the greasy side even for a cafe. Probably would return if in the hood and desperate

We just happened to pass by and decided to stop in for some brunch…read more The spot is a cute, local, you get what you order and it'll be solid vibe. The service was great, as staff was friendly. There were many people dining when we went, which had a mix of families, couples and friends. Food was good. Solid sandwich and small plates. Really enjoyed the drinks!

Daisy May's located in the Annex along Bathurst near Follis Ave serves up brunch, drinks and light…read moresnacks from Thurs to Sun. The restaurant took over the previous space of the restaurant Grapefruit Moon. This neighbourhood gem has both indoor seating for around 25 customers and a cute outdoor patio as well to the side when the weather is nice. I stopped by Daisy May's on a Thurs morning, shortly after they opened. The place wasn't busy at all and I was actually their only customer during my time there. The menu is divided up into small plates, brunch (think breakfast sandwich, eggs benny, a tartine, steak frites, and french toast), sandwiches (like the Cubano, a double smashburger, and the chicken club to name a few), as well as sides (fries, slaw, tater tots), and dessert (they have a key lime pie and a basque cheesecake!). They also have a drink list - a small list of wines, cocktails, beer/cider, and non-alcoholic options like coffee, soda, and juice. Service was friendly and I was given my space to enjoy my food and my time there. My order was placed at a reasonable time and I waited about 10-15 min for my food to arrive. Coffee of course arrived first. Food and drink wise, I ordered: - Breakfast sandwich ($11) - Grilled English muffin, chive soft scramble, American cheese, manchego, pickles, pickled jalapeno, aioli, hot sauce with a house breakfast sausage - Side of a summer salad ($5), which was their poached pear salad (champagne vinigrette, endive, raddichhio, red lettuce, mint, candied nuts) - Americano ($5) Americano was made well. Both of the food items I got were extremely delicious! The breakfast sandwich was perfect - that chive soft scramble with the American cheese was fluffy and soft, the pickles/pickled jalapeno cut the heaviness of the eggs/sausage, and the house breakfast sausage was substantial. All the ingredients worked so well together and it was a pretty amazing breakfast sandwich. The salad was also amazing as well - the candied nuts definitely added another dimension and contrast to the entire dish. It was a great salad and I would highly recommend everyone to get both items!! Overall, a great neighbourhood gem located about a 5 min walk north of Bathurst station. A great brunch if you want somewhere more local, casual, and chill with great food. Would come back again in the future for more brunch!

Cozy place for breakfast and lunch. The breakfasts are larger and have more going on than the lunch…read moreplates. The pancakes are the best and they breakfast special with the eggs is pretty good too. They have a good homemade turkey sausage with a turkey and extra six dollars for that as a substitution which I don't think is fair.

I came here with my husband for brunch on the weekend and this place was packed. The environment…read morewasn't the most glamourous looking. It looked just like a diner. I order the pulled pork eggs benny and it was delicious. The BBQ pulled pork was mouthwatering, tender and saucey. The eggs were made to perfection, running yolk burst out as soon as I poked them open. The only complaints for me were the hollandaise sauce and home fries. The hollandaise sauce was bland. I've never tried such bland hollandaise sauce. How on earth could you fail hollandaise sauce? Hollandaise sauce is what makes an eggs benny. And to me that was a big fail. The home fries were not crispy at all. They were very soft and also didn't have much seasoning. My husband ordered the hangover helper breakfast (of course) and it was massive. It came with a choice of buttermilk pancakes or cinnamon french toast, 2 eggs, fruit garnish, a choice of bacon or sausage, home fries, toasts and baked porky beans. The pancakes were very fluffy and delicious. It was a great portion for a man like him. I'd say this place is worth a try if you're in the area because it offers great value for the price.