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

Well, it's been over 8 years since I've been here. A rare opportunity into this part of town is…read morewhat prompted me to visit what I remembered to be a really good diner. And I'm happy to report that Rise & Dine still lives up to its stars. This place hasn't aged one bit. Most importantly, the service is still fast & friendly. The food, despite current times, still packs a feast, at very fair prices, and will guarantee your stomach leaving happy. It's great to see this place still thriving during weekend brunch hours.

Exceptional Service and great food , it's my new go to breakfast place !I I kept hearing about this…read moreplace and finally tried it just over a month ago , very impressed ....

Great experience - the liver & onions was everything I wanted. Kids meals are very reasonably…read morepriced! Older son wanted more choice in the kids meals and ordered a breakfast burger. He took half home since it was too big for him. Nice when the owner comes out to see the customers.

Had a very nice breakfast . Nothing special just everything done as ordered. Lots of parking…read moreavailable.

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.

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.

Best Greek takeout place in town! Kathy's Grill is known for their chicken souvlaki dinner served…read morewith Greek salad, roasted potatoes and rice. I had this tonight for dinner and it was delicious. BlogTO gave this place 5 out of 5 stars. Regulars come for the souvlaki, homemade burgers, hot dogs, fries, poutine, steak on a kaiser, gyros on a pita, fish on a bun. Staff are very nice people. It's a joy to support local businesses like this one.

Had a quick burger here, quite tasty. Prices seemed ok. Service was fast. I would be curious…read moreto try a souvlaki dinner or something .

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...

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.

Delicious croissants, flaky and fresh tasting! I My go to…read morebakery fot croissants! I always order via Uber eats!

My husband and I enjoy scones, and we sometimes have them with iced lattes or other cold drinks. We…read morehave dined here one time, but we usually select takeout as our dining option. The restaurant maintains excellent standards for both food and packaging.