In the heart of Corktown, The George Street Diner is a quietly confident institution -- the kind of place that has no need to announce itself, because those who know, know. With its red exterior, snug booth seating, and counter stools worn smooth by years of faithful custom, it wears its authenticity without affectation. The Irish breakfast is the undisputed centrepiece: a generous, unapologetically hearty spread that arrives with the sort of abundance one associates with a proper Irish kitchen. Portions are substantial and satisfying, calibrated for appetite rather than aesthetics -- and all the better for it. The menu is unpretentious, and the cooking honest. What distinguishes The George Street Diner most, however, is the quality of its hospitality. The service is warm and unhurried, characterised by a genuine attentiveness that is increasingly rare. One leaves not merely fed, but looked after -- and that distinction matters. It is the sort of neighbourhood gem one recommends without hesitation, and whose reputation travels well. I have done so on multiple occasions, and the response has been unfailingly positive. A treasured find for weekend brunch in Toronto. read more

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Went for breakfast on Sunday - we were a table of 5. We were seated right away. After seeing the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I was excited to try this diner. The atmosphere was welcoming and had the classic charm you'd expect from a neighborhood favorite. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The food was decent but fairly average. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing stood out as memorable either. The Irish breakfast was not Irish at all. For a place with such a strong reputation, I expected more flavor and attention to detail. The biggest disappointment was the service. The service was slow, they never checked on the table, and several requests (3 of the 5 drinks, syrup for the french toast, water refills) were either forgotten or took a long time to arrive. The restaurant wasn't especially busy, which made the lack of attentiveness even more noticeable. About 20 mins after we finished our food, we decided to head inside to pay and then our server noticed we left and accused us of walking on our tab but we had the payment receipt! I can see why some people may enjoy this spot, and perhaps I visited on an off day, but based on this experience, I found the food ordinary and the service well below expectations. read more

I haven't been here in years. Ordered the Irish breakfast which consisted of mushrooms, over easy eggs, beans, soda bread, French fries, and a piece of tomato. Honestly, it was awful. The eggs were great but I couldn't eat the rest. I don't want fries for breakfast. The beans were straight out of a can, a tiny piece if mushy tomato, extremely dry soda bread, and the worse tasting mushrooms I've ever had. Husband had the same but with too salty sausage. He couldn't eat it. We both basically ate the egg with a piece of the soda bread. Service was great. Coffee cup never empty. But omg, SO pricey for a diner. Won't be back. read more

The total experience of was great, especially breakfast time. Everyone seem to be really helpful, nice place to be around and enjoy some good comfort food read more

Really good food and nice staff. A small place so expect to wait on a busy day. Some things are pricey (side of curry sauce ran me over $6). They're well known for what they do and it's a nice spot. read more

The George Street Diner - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was decent. It was a pretty good lunch/brunch place while there were long lines everywhere. The service attentive. We sat outside so it eventually got a little warm. read more

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Overpriced. Food is low quality. Stale coffee. Up charges for everything. Extra $4.00 for fries with a Burger? Grilled cheese sandwich $16 plus if you want fries it's an extra cost. NOT EVERYBODY likes coleslaw. On top of that, I ordered a Muffin and it was moldy inside. I'll never go back. GRADE: F read more

Excellent food, terrific service and a clean washroom?! What more could one ask for? Came with a few friends since it was an in-game restaurant quest for our walking/trivia game, Cubieverse. I ended up ordering root beer and the Irish breakfast. It was the perfect amount of food for me. Some beans, fries, soda bread, two eggs and bacon...so good! Also, I love French fries and they cooked them the way I like best: crispy see through fries! We sat outside since the weather was nice and the servers immediately brought us water and silverware. After taking our drink order and letting us situate a bit, they came back for our food orders. One of my friends had a bee fly into his ginger ale can before he had a chance to drink it and they immediately replaced it with a fresh can! Quick and tasty with amazing service...I'd hands down come back again the next time I'm in Toronto!! read more

The George Street Diner - Irish Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love this place, i have been coming here since 2001 when it was called "The Florida Tea Room" this place is run by a super nice Irish lady, the food is excellent, I love the Irish breakfast with the fresh soda bread, i mean its breakfast folks, nothing fancy or complicated here, just good quality food. I love the booths, the vibe, and again the food and service is excellent. I will always come back. read more

What an institution! Amazing diner experience and they have managed to be in business for very good reasons. The food is great; worthy of special mention are the farm fresh eggs and the Irish soda bread. The service is friendly, the kitchen is efficient. I love the decor, red booths and all the kitschy toys, candies, and such. I should mention as kitschy as the place is, it is really clean. The best contribution to the vibe is the MUSIC imho! Awesome 80s and 90s hits. What's better than bopping to music while noshing on delish food?! read more

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A classic small diner, red exterior and interior booths with counter seating. This diner also has been featured many times in films if youre a film buff. We came here around 11:30am for Saturday brunch, and like any other weekend brunch place in Toronto, there was a little bit of a wait. However people tended to just eat instead of linger around like other brunch places so the wait wasn't actually that long. Keep in mind, they won't let you sit until your whole party is there any there is very little space to wait inside so beware on a cold winter day you may be waiting outside. There's plenty of street parking around but with the recent snowfall in the city, a lot of the parking spots weren't cleared and we just opted to park underground at Sherbourne and Richmond. Food service was quick, staff were extremely warm and friendly and we would come back just for that. However, the food actually was spot on and wants me to come back for more. I had the breakfast sandwich and my partner ordered the stuffed french toast. Both portions were generous and the flavours turned this classic diner into a more elevated experience read more

Classic Diner-style breakfast at The George Street Diner Very cozy and it's like what you see in the movies! Quick service and huge portions of food Ultimate Irish Breakfast that comes with Farrelly's famous Irish soda bread Western Omelette, it has the perfect amount of cheese and there's plenty of ham, pepper & onions! Can't wait to visit again & try out their other dishes read more

The George Street Diner - Ultimate Irish breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Old school Irish diner, in Moss Park. We sat at the patio, on a great weekend morning. The food is classic diner - but done very well; and the service is top notch. The diner was busy and we did catch a great break as a number of tables opened up just as we arrived - but it's well worth the wait. read more

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We came here to try their Irish breakfast. They have an Irish breakfast and an ultimate Irish breakfast. They both come with eggs, meat, fries, sofa bread and a tomato. The ultimate one comes with all meet options along with some mushrooms and caramelized onions. The Irish breakfasts were delicious and we left satisfied. We really liked the tomato and the caramelized onions. It's a small diner and they have a 40 minute seating limit during their busy times so not somewhere you should go to chat/catch up during weekend brunch. read more

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Food: 3 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Fill Factor: Filling There is something about diners and diner food that I really enjoy. I love getting something greasy with a nice milkshake followed by some sort of dessert so I was excited to try this place out. The first thing that jumped out at me when I looked at the menu were the prices. Though you do get a good amount of food, I felt that the prices were a bit on the high side. After a painstaking process I finally decided on the ultimate Irish breakfast which came with beans, ham, sausages, eggs, bacon, sauteed onions, mushrooms, fries and soda bread. I thought the food was pretty solid but definitely nothing special. I didn't know what the soda bread was so was excited to try it but it didn't live up to the expectations I had for it as I found it to be dry and bland. The portions here were pretty good so you will definitely leave full. I was hoping to get a milkshake as this was a diner but it didn't appear that they offered any so I was a bit disappointed. They were incredibly busy when I arrived so I feel like it definitely impacted their service. I found them to be borderline rude when I asked for a table but other than that the service was average here. In terms of the space, the decor and atmosphere was pretty unique. What jumped out at me were the figures along the window edge. The restaurant isn't overly big but there was a decent amount of seating. Overall my experience at the George Diner was decent. The food was pretty good though nothing special but given the prices I am reluctant to recommend this place. Give it a try if you're into diner food but not a must try. Also I saw a review which said this was cash/debit only but that is not the case as my entire party paid with credit card. They have a sign that states they prefer cash/debit but they do accept credit. read more

The George Street Diner - Ultimate Irish Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

GSD instantly transports you back a couple decades. From the retro decor to miniature figurines on the windowsill, it just feels like home. We got the Irish breakfast and huevos rancheros. The flavours were great, food tasted fresh, and the portions were large. It's a must-have breakfast in the city! read more

The George Street Diner - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was very great and delicious! The staff are very wonderful and friendly to talk to, the waiter was a humble and genuine person, great place to hangout and eat I'm hoping to come back this year. read more

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Love the vibe of what it feels like a movie set diner. Place is narrow and doesn't have a lot of space to move around so groups of 2 or 4s would be best to sit comfortably. Not too busy during Lunch hours. Our group of 5 was able to get a table without reservations. Food was alright. A little bit pricey for what it was. I ordered the Irish Breakfast that came with 2 free range eggs, choice of sausage, ham or bacon, soda bread and baked beans. The soda bread was very crispy but the portion was a bit small. I'm not a fan of beans so although they couldn't substitute with something else, they were able to put those on the side so my friend could take them instead. The croque monsieur was essentially grilled cheese with a slice of ham. Not sure if it worths $16.95 plus tax and tips. read more

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Food was good. Expect a long wait. We came soon after they opened and still had a long line. my blueberry pancakes were undercooked. They were RAW in the center. but the other dish was good. read more

The George Street Diner - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very nice cozy place close to downtown Toronto. Food was delicious and portions were huge. They serve fresh squeezed orange juice. Service was top nudge. read more

Cute retro diner. There was a wait when we went on Saturday at noon, but the line moved quick especially if you are ok with sitting at the bar. Menu was classic diner items. We both got the ultimate Irish breakfast. Generous portion of eggs, fries, mushrooms, tomatoes (wish there were a bit more tomatoes), sausages, bacon and Irish soda bread. I was stuffed and couldn't finish. Highlights was definitely the eggs: the yolks were so rich and vibrantly orange, cooked to perfection with my preferred way (over-easy). Also got a coffee but it wasn't good. Worse than Tims or McDonalds so I would skip the coffee. Price was decent at ~20 bucks for the breakfast before taxes and tips. read more

The George Street Diner - Ultimate Irish breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was really good, I loved the ambiance and the service was prompt and friendly. I would definitely go to the George Street Diner again. They can be busy so plan accordingly. read more

Great service. Small space. Good simple diner breakfast. Authentic Diner feel. Loving the interior as much as the food on their menu. I ordered the Irish breakfast and it's not too greasy. Make sure you order their fresh-baked Farrellys famous Irish soda bread. Come early as it's only fort come first serve. Also cash and debit only. read more

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Wonderful food and service at this hole-in-the-wall diner. Prepare for long lines--but they move relatively quickly here. Great for an in-and-out breakfast. read more

The George Street Diner - Massive Irish Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very cute diner. Food was good and service was good. Wish this little diner could be in a better location where its more busy for them to shine. Good place for brunch and breakfast. read more

The food came quickly; it was hot and tasty; I had the Irish breakfast and my brother the full Irish. It was lovely and the endless coffee very good. We came last Friday around 10:30am and were seated at one; the restaurant was half full. The whole staff was quite friendly. The music was at a good level. We will be back. read more

Had an amazing experience! Great hospitality and yummy grubThanks to Nicole for making our first time memorable, definitely coming back NO condiments (ketchup, hot sauce , etc) were needed !!! The food was THAT delicious read more

Ate breakfast there about a week ago. Food was good, thou the menu offerings were not as broad as I'm accustomed to (my baseline is diners in the US). Service was very good as well. Quirky ambiance, the dining areas is not large. read more

Food was tasty, you may think it's a little pricey for a 'basic' breakfast plate, but they do have free-range eggs which make a difference in taste. We arrived at 10:30am on a Sunday and by 11am there was a line forming. The servers all came to our table, so we didn't have our own server and some of them seemed unhappy to be at work. They also rushed us out after paying our bill even though we were only there for 1hr 15mins. The place is cute and has a diner vibe which is fun, but the booths are very small. read more

The George Street Diner - Irish breakfast - vegetarian - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY and especially not worth waiting in line for. I have never encountered a single business entity in Toronto that does not respect, care and value their customers more than this restaurant. The food is bland and not worth the money considering the restaurant is super cramped. It also feels very cramped when you are seated as well. They do have some retro decor but that does not justify the price. Rude Treatment: A man working at the restaurant pushed my back to move me to the side, and in a very irritated voice said "don't stand here" (I was accidentally waiting beside the food pickup area) and while I realize and acknowledged that I maybe blocking the space, I would have moved had he politely told me to do so. This was very belittling considering my friends and I were waiting in the line for quite sometime. Give your business and money to other local restaurants in the city! There are so many other wonderful local restaurants that have more space, better food and customer service. read more

We went in at 8:30AM so there was only another table of 3 in the restaurant. We liked the setting and the atmosphere. Server was friendly, but food was way overpriced for the portion. I asked to switch the beans to something else and got rejected but it was reasonable, so I just asked for no beans. What was unreasonable was the amount of potatoes I got on my plate...everything else was simply 2 pieces each. We left with half-full stomachs :/ I would come back if it the pricing wasn't so unreasonable... read more

The George Street Diner - Very small portions for $30 - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot to grab brunch, you'll work up an appetite while waiting in line! The staff was good at communicating and gave us a good estimate of the amount of time we had to wait for the table (about 30 min for a group of 4 on a Sunday morning). I'm told it gets busy this time of year because of it's distance from the Christmas market. They let us wait in their entrance way as soon as there was space. The decor is very cute, also fun fact this is where the diner scene in the F word was filmed. Their menu is quite extensive and their portions massive. We all enjoyed our meals, I had the Irish breakfast and would highly recommend. The Irish soda bread was just perfect. Coffee isn't anything impressive but it does the job and you have endless refills. They were quick to serve us and let us linger a little bit afterwards. Very cute establishment and makes you feel at home! read more

The George Street Diner - Omelette of the day (top left), pancakes (top right), Irish breakfast (bottom left) and club sandwich (bottom right) - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had a great hardy breakfast here. You can tell that the food here is fresh and homemade . I recommend the Poached Eggs In Tomato Basil Sauce. The eggs are served on Irish Soda bread ! My family had the blueberry pancakes , they were very light and fluffy . read more

The George Street Diner - Poached Eggs In Tomato Basil Sauce - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cool place for cool breakfast. Unique atmosphere! Excellent service. Good price for good quality.

Every time I have tried to check out this place something prevented it from happening. Finally. I went with a friend. It was clean. The servers were super friendly. I ordered the jumbo breakfast roll on our server's recommendation. No regrets. It was huge! Delicious! My friend ordered the ultimate Irish breakfast. The coffee wash fresh and hot. I would definitely eat here again. It seemed a little pricy but not really once you looked at what you got. read more

This place is small and cozy, with sunlight streaming in through the row of windows on a good day. The servers are friendly, though the dishwasher and cooks were not so much. But hey, they're not the ones who have to interact with the customers, right? Er. Anyway, the food was okay, but not great. I'm not sure how they managed to do it, but half the items on my plate of Irish breakfast were cold. Specifically, the baked beans and the potatoes. Even if they just reheat some of the things they make in advance, they have to make sure they're actually heated through before serving it to a customer. But they know that, so I have to assume they just don't care that much. My coffee was always topped up, though, and my server was lovely. Maybe I'll stick to dessert if I come back. read more

The George Street Diner - Irish breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really enjoyed the overall experience. Helpful and friendly staff. Very busy. Tasty food, on the pricy side but the food was not greasy and coffee is unlimited. read more

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Came here for Halloween brunch. Such a cute gem. Love the old style feel and the childhood memory toys along the window. We were greeted by a cute smiley pretty clown hostess. But I SUPER love the sourdough bread on the chicken sandwich!!!! yummm! Although the salad dressing on the salad was a bit too much- I'd recommend getting it on the side read more

The George Street Diner - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Still great, as they start their recovery from the pandemic shut down. Outdoor patio for seating (pick up available, including all their cool British & Irish items), and the food is great and the service enthusiastic! Indoor seating when rules change. read more

The George Street Diner - Toys! - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My goal is to hit as many of Toronto`s diners as I can. Now I can cross this one off! This awesome joint is just east of Jarvis and as I would say, a place to go just for the experience. Run by a genuine Irish family, you will find fresh, brown Irish Soda being served. I had expected the white toast version of this classic. Instead, I had a chance to try another popular Irish version of creating this bread. It`s tasty. Reminds me of muffins because of the buttermilk used to make it. Now the breakfast was not spectacular but filling for a modest price. Besides the atmosphere the reason to go is the customers service. Fast and friendly. We were impressed! Despite the food, I could come back here just because I felt so welcome to come in and try their wares. read more

The George Street Diner - Irish breakfast - Diners Near Me - Toronto, Ontario