Decor and atmosphere was fine (very much a typical diner). Service was fine (quick, courteous). But the food was bad. Really bad. The bacon tasted like the inside of a fridge, as if it had been cooked and left for days. I got the TPA benny which had asparagus a couple slices of tomato and a huge mound of arugula (really way too much). Not much flavor, potatoes were overcooked and seemed old too. I had wanted to go to Starving Artist but the wait was 30 minutes, so we settled for Hazel's. Big mistake. I'll wait 30 minutes next time. read more

Not a bad place to grab breakfast in Toronto. service was rather fast and friendly. food was delicious but the portions could've been a bit bigger for the price. we were with a group of 10. the restaurant is smaller and we were lucky to get such a big table. read more

My first time here. Very nice neighborhood diner. Food is good and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. I'm not a big fan of fancy, expensive places. Besides, I like to support the businesses in my neighborhood. Will be my regular spot for weekend brunch. read more

It's a pretty good option for breakfast. Two tone rye bread, real potatoes, crispy bacon, 2 eggs in the breakfast special for $5.99. It's clean and bright and doesn't have the greasy spoon vibe too much. read more

Excellent, fast, inexpensive brunch. Bacon crisp, eggs perfectly cooked and fresh potatoes. Cost for the "All Day Breakfast" is extremely fair and well worth it! read more

Went to go for lunch today. Most of the street was closed ( there was a power line down) so it wasn't busy. We had a stroller with us wth a sleeping baby and two toddlers. Other strollers were already in there. The server said we couldn't come in as she wouldn't have room to work. She claimed ours was too wide ( for reference it was a Bugaboo donkey in single mode, couple of inches bigger then the uppababy I could see in there. We have both strollers so I'm very sure if this). We were discussing it at the front and she came by again and pretty rudely said, see this is what I mean, I need to use this space ( she could have just said excuse me). Pity as we live in the neighbourhood and thought this would be a good place for regular lunches after the kids football, but I can't stand this kind of poor attitude. If it had been a seriously busy day with multiple strollers fine, but this was just clearly something they need to work on in a family restaurant. read more

I dined here today after a friend of mine told me that it was really good... big disappointment! As soon as we arrived the server greeted us and told us to sit at any table we'd like. We sat down and it wasn't busy at all however, it took our server at least 5-8 minutes to take our order. He was the only person in there but he literally had two other tables so theres no excuse. Once we ordered it literally took over 30 minutes for us to finally get our food. During which time it started to get busy around 10 minutes after we ordered. When we finally got our food we were all very disappointed. Everything was bland, the potatoes were soggy, my omelet was steaming hot as if it was placed in the microwave. My sisters burger was burnt and the food was just overall lacking any flavor or substance. I understand that its a diner but everything is moderately priced which means that you should be getting quality food. Anyways, we won't be going back there thats for sure. read more

This is a good place if you want a quick and simple breakfast. It's a classic diner...With Toronto prices of course. I had the eggs over easy, and really liked the side of potatoes. I found the burger overcooked and a bit tough...would not get that again. Pancakes seem to be a family fave when I go. read more

Great diner. Considering the area, it ain't too pricey either. The service is very polite and friendly (something hard to come by these days), and it is good, old fashioned diner food - Great tasting. Kinda wish they had a few more options on their menu, but not complaining. I will most certainly be eating there again read more

No idea what God G. was talking about. Service is fantastic, very quick. Hazel's hash is stellar. Fries are incredible. Solid diner.

I've now been to Hazels about 4 times and have never been disappointed!!! Just had an excellent burger there! One of the best diner burgers I've ever had. The ceasar salad was average but the burger alone was worth the trip! read more

Went to Hazel's last Saturday and it was a delicious experience. Greasy breakfast hit the spot. I loved my server - cute blond - and will definitely becoming back! Thanks for a great experience. read more

We had breakfast at Hazels because the other restaurants in the are were not open. In the future, I will wait to eat rather than go to Hazel's again. The eggs Benedict were definitely below par with a very globy dose of hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were average and the Americano was poor. I would not return. read more

one of the worst breakfasts I've had. waitress and "chef" had no idea what over medium egg was. even after waiting half an hour and showing them on my phone step by step instructions they could not do it. what kind of breakfast place doesn't know how to do this??? not even a discount offered. didn't offer to reheat the rest of my cold breakfast waiting for their eggs. they insisted smashing the egg yolk and cooking it well was how "their style" of over medium was done, and the Internet and I were just wrong or "style" was different. read more

Experienced a couple pleasant mornings here - a great variety of classic hearty breakfast items and healthy alternatives. Amazing service, will be back for sure! read more

if I could give a zero I would. My husband I have gone here on a number of occasions before kids and the food was average, prices a bit high for what is offered and staff pretty uninterested in the customers, but we never minded as it was close to home. Today I can say we will NOT be returning and NOT recommending to our friends We met friends there for an Easter get together. When my hubbie and I walked in with our two kids one 4 years, one 18months I sat the 18 month old down to help my other and she took a few steps the waitress looked at us in an angry way and rolled her eyes. My husband also noticed and scooped her up and took her to the table warning me that we better keep a close eye on the kids as she seemed annoyed. Our friends arrived with their 5 month old we sat and waited to order, it wasn't too busy but it took a while to order. Our waitress was abrupt and not friendly. We ate our meal, she kept our coffee filled but that was about it. At the end our 18 month old was walking along our seats then started to go farther. so I walked behind her to keep her out of the way. The door to the steep steps to the basement was open so I thought I would close it for a few minutes just to be extra careful. When I turned around the same waitress had opened it. I asked her if she would mind if I shut it for a few minutes while we wrap up and get coats etc., just a bit safer...she said "yes, I would mind actually!" I was floored she was sooo rude. I told her my reason and she said people may bang into each other coming and going from the bathroom, I repeated my need to shut it for a few minutes, we went back and forth for a minute or two she ended up getting the owner. I said to him I though this door was closed on occasion when I was here and would like to do that while we pay bills get jackets etc. He laughed in my face and said in the three years I have owned this place Its never shut. Then an older 'gentlemen' at the end of the bar started telling me off for having children at the restaurant. My 4 year old had been in his seat the whole time and my 18 month old with me . Then the waitress tells me that "This isn't a playground, you know"! and rolls her eyes at me. I said I realize this and my daughter has been with me but walking a bit. I was a waitress I know you don't want kids under your feet all the time, and mine wasn't but this is a diner for families. When we go to the homeway, the granite pub or pickle barrel the staff laugh, interact and play with the kids, its a more welcoming atmosphere, with a more creative menu. I told them we would not be back they didn't really care. I gave her 15% grudgingly as I was so upset by the way we were treated and spoken to, and the service was slow, but I'm usually a solid 20 percent. Won't be returning and would NOT recommend for families especially those with young children. read more

Finally got to check out Hazel's Diner this week. I had been wanting a really good burger and had read a review that Hazel's had one. I rarely find a restaurant burger that I really like. The burger was great! Nicely charred, hand patted, 7 oz. burger. My friend also had the burger and was equally impressed! Not so good the ambience though. Wanted to sit in a booth in the back but there was no a/c and it was kind of humid that day. They had a small fan going but it wasn't enough. Sat in the front and the server was kind enough to open the big glass window/door so we got some air. Unfortunately, the flies were many and bothersome. Other than that - the burger was excellent! We will go again, maybe in the winter! read more

horrible food,when the owner is not there what do you expect, try to bring you in with cheap sign but when you get the bill its a surprise. way better pl,aces to eat breakfast and lunch and they only take cash. How can anyone screw up breakfast? read more

Coffee was cold and food was mediocre, and very expensive. The servers were very sweet but the service was slow, food took forever and the manager was extremely rude to my Mum! She's super nice and polite so I have a hard time forgiving that. I can't see myself going back because it's just not worth the money. read more

Ok, this may or may not be because of the time but that still does not excuse everything. We had brunch around 12:30pm. The place was pretty empty. Roughly between 6-8 other customers in the building. First off, the waitress left the empty tables filthy with dirty plates and cups. She did not bother to clean them up because she was busy chatting it up with regulars. So immediately the place felt dirty. It took her forever to get to us, again because she was busy chatting it up with a close friend. Finally we order: a half stack, an order of french toast, 1 egg, 1 order of potatoes, a cup of coffee and orange juice. The food tasted bland, very plain and dull. I tried my best to flavor it up but it was not working. The coffee was an absolute disaster. It was horrible. The service was very poor. Yes our waitress was kind but, the place was a mess, and she was not tending to her customers as she was preoccupied talking to friends. Oh, the prices are insane! We spent $35! The coffee and orange juice came to $7.50 alone. Absolute rip off. I've had better food and service at McDonald's. read more

I was really put off over one silly thing but that's just the way I am. I have enjoyed breakfasts at two of their locations Yonge Street and Mt. Pleasant just this last Wednesday when upon asking for an ice water with lemon was told by the server that they charge for the lemon. They charge 1 buck fifty or 1 buck twenty - five as since I saw RED at the word 'charge', I wasn't focused on the exact amount since no matter what the charge would be, I already knew that I would not be prepared to pay anything. However, the amount of this surcharge was so outrageous that I was more interested to hear an explanation and here it is as feeble as it was. Firstly, some customers would order lemon with ice water and proceed to make their own lemonade using the sugar at the table and when I said that they must get some very nasty customers, she was quick to defend their customer base as mostly being nice. So then she tried this one on me, a lemon can cost over a dollar and if they serve only one customer lemon that day then the rest of the lemon is tossed and they need to recover the cost by charging for a whole lemon. Enough prattle! Would have left then if I had been on my own but did not want to subject my friend that I was with, to any unnecessary inconvenience so we enjoyed a breakfast special which was very good value but with just plain tap water. But since there are other diners around that can provide a decent breakfast at a fair price and still put a slice of lemon in my iced water, Hazel's is off my list as it hard for me to imagine any diner that could not figure out a way to be able to include lemon in the ice water when requested without sounding so ridiculous when they try to justify such an exorbitant surcharge. Management should work on a better story for their servers to use on their customers rather than these excuses that are an insult to the customer's intelligence. read more