Had their Reuben sandwich and was blown away. Best one I've ever had and it's even better after they told me that they prepare the pastrami in house. That along with their in house made dough outs. New favourite! read more

Very busy on Saturday at 11 am, and it got busier later on. Be prepared to wait in line like any other good brunch places. My fiance and I both ordered the same dish: Southern ($13).Tight presentation on the plate, nothing crazy or boring. Loved their biscuit! It was flaky and comforting. White corn grits was seasoned well but wish it was a bit more creamier as I bit into a couple lumps. Gravy was light and seasoned well. Bacon strips were thick, crispy, and flavorful. Eggs were cooked to perfection although one of the yolks was served broken. Their house-made hot sauce was great. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Excellent brunch food, rich tasty coffee, great service, nice bathroom, highly recommend: read more

White Lily Diner - Buttermilk griddle cakes and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here tonight for dinner. It opened only a month ago, but you'd never know it. The food and service were seamless. With about 29 seats, this place can get busy fast, especially for brunch, we hear. The menu is comfort food, with an emphasis on brunch items, but also some solid choices for lunch and dinner in the way of sandwiches and "patty melts", an assortment of patties served on incredibly yummy breads: toasted, buttery, amazing breads. We ordered the charred broccoli and WOW, was it ever amazing. A sauce with a kick made this dish so, so good. By the end of that and my Breakfast Patty Melt (with a burger, bacon and an egg and more), I was stuffed :) Great portion sizes. My Manhattan was expertly prepared, too. The wines and beers are thoughtfully chosen as well. Loved the music and the general vibe. All in all this local spot is great, and we will be back! read more

White Lily Diner - My Breakfast Patty Melt (for dinner). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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beautiful restaurant friendly staff delicious food all day breakfast perfect portions I love it plan to be a regular customer food is sooooo wonderful read more

White Lily Diner - delicious biscuits with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty great. My friend and I came here at 10:10am on a Sunday and all the tables were already spoken for- so maybe this is one of those places you need to queue up before 10am lol. We both ordered the traditional breakfast + sausage on the side and the sausage probably pushed us both overboard. The hash would benefit from more seasoning and sitting in the pan a little longer- it tasted just like a bed of shredded potatoes. Sasuage and bacon were delicious. GET THE DAMN DOUGHNUTS oh my god. Just do it. read more

White Lily Diner is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, especially since they serve breakfast all day. This was my second time going there; the first time was when they first opened, and it is now infinitely busier than it was at the beginning. My husband and I went for a late lunch at almost 2pm and we still had to wait for seats! (Good for them though, and well-deserved success.) I ordered the White Lily Standard breakfast with scrambled eggs and sausage. The hash brown was amazingly crispy! The sausage was also very tasty. I don't usually order scrambled eggs, but I'm pregnant and can't eat runny eggs... I didn't have to worry though, their scrambled eggs are cooked perfectly. The rye bread is also worth mentioning; it is excellent bread, much better than what I'd expect to get with breakfast. My husband ordered the meatloaf. I hadn't ever tried meatloaf before this, because I always had visions of school cafeteria grey, overcooked meatloaf, but I tried a bite and am very happy to say that White Lily Diner's meatloaf is delicious. read more

White Lily Diner - White Lily Standard breakfast with hash brown, rye toast, scrambled eggs and sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So good. Their food is always on point. I have the sandwich for brunch. It is yummy. All other options are great. There is usually a wait but the turn around is fast. Great option for residents of leslieville and riverdale read more

So ridiculously good! I feel like everything on their menu is incredible because it's all made from scratch and handled with tremendous care. It's hard to deviate from these options that we consistently get below: Breakfast Patty Melt- the absolute perfect breakfast burger: savoury, melting meat from the burger patty and the melted cheese on top, dripping yolk from the egg, crispy thick cut bacon, and this ridiculous poblano relish to give it all a sweet touch! The amazing buttered rye toast holds it altogether beautifully. It's the best patty melt hands down that one can eat. Maybe my favourite brunch item in Toronto Smoked Trout Plate- bursting with smokiness and incredible flavour! Great toppings and nice toast to go with it. A perfect start that packs a punch. About the best smoked fish you can have! Caesar Ish- amazing kale caesar salad. Such a great starter as well. Griddle cakes and eggs- Perfect blend of fluffy pancakes and well cooked eggs. An amazing option! Hash browns with malt mayo are so unique, stringy and crispy! Absolutely delicious! Service is amazing and attentive. Just be sure to get there early and know that going during the week (Wed-Fri) is the best way to guarantee a seat! read more

Yummm... We quite literally ordered half the menu because we got a little too enthusiastic. It's breakfast style comfort food at its finest. Complete with the ever-American grits. Service was so nice, the place is clean and simple, and they were very kind and patient with our toddlers. Not much for vegetarian, but a bunch of the sides will keep you happy. Nothing is hugely unique flavors, but for us it was all well done, really tasty, and great if you're super hungry. A very nice alternative to the madness that is Lady Marmalade. read more

Their breakfast was really good, and the portions are quite big. Their in house baker make their own bread and doughnuts. We will definitely be back for their all day breakfast option!! read more

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Very good. House made bread and delicious donuts to get me started. Pancakes were good to share and I had the "English" brekkie. I also had a taste of the "breakfast" burger.... my goodness it was good! Small quaint joint with all day brunch menu. Expect to wait for a bit. But worth it if you're not 'too' hungry. read more

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I gave this place a 3 star because it's a okay place to eat at. I just don't like how long you have to wait. But over all place is clean and well manner workers. read more

White Lily Diner is a quaint little place which gives off a movie diner vibe. They have maybe 8 tables and a little bar area. Stopped by on a Saturday morning and there was around a 20 minute wait. I've got to say the wait was worth it. The menu is pretty straight forward and I ordered the White Lily Standard. Think of it as your basic breakfast (2 eggs, meat, hash brown, bread) polished up nicely. They someone managed to make bacon test better. The dish is well presented in a neat little stack, and all the items were cooked very well. Service was friendly and attentive. Only drawback other than the wait is the food is definitely a bit more expense than other diners but the breakfast was worth it. I look forward to trying their lunch items. read more

One of my fave breakfast spots. I think I've been here about 4 or 5 times now. Usually get the basic breakfast (eggs, bacon, hash) and order a side pancake. Simple but delicious! Oh and get their homemade donuts, they're amazing! read more

OUTSTANDING FOOD! Exceptional service. Dont let Diner in the name fool you. Yes you can get breakfast all day but this is five star fare. Smoked beef tip special was superb. read more

One of the best breakfasts in town, everything is on point. Sausages are smokey, bacon crispy and chewy, pancakes and toast are delicious. Hard to find good breakfast that's open at 9am! read more

Amazing! At first glance the restaurant is a bit mundane, but WHO CARES?!? The food is excellent! Went on a Saturday eve. and had the special of pot roast. The meat was so tender and full full full of flavour. Drinks were quite good as well. Would definitely go back. And for the price, it's the best value in the area! read more

Literally LOVE this spot. Every dish is delicious, unique, and SO satisfying. I almost don't want to write this so I can have the place to myself - the world must know!! read more

White Lily Diner - Steak and eggs (without hash for me - but the hash looks amazing and the steak was cooked perfectly). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had a short wait for a party of 4 for Sunday brunch. Cozy space. Their donuts are worth a try as they make them in house. The rest of the brunch is pretty good too. It is good, but if the wait time is more than an hr, I would go somewhere else. There are also a couple coffee shops in the area if you want to sit there and wait. read more

White Lily Diner - Their home made donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing brunch! Definitely a must when visiting Toronto. Everything we ordered was delicious and filling. I would recommend the standard breakfast with sausage, burger, and donuts. read more

Yes I consider myself a donut connoisseur so please do not take it lightly when I say the donuts at this place are INCREDIBLE

The green goddess broccoli salad and the tomatoes on toast were magically delicious. Like both are better than anything else I have had in Riverside since the early County Cocktail days. So good. My wife won't stop talking about the patty melt. This place is a ten minute walk from our house. They're going to get sick of seeing us there all the time. My only complaint are the tiny Beau's branded beer glasses. Proper pints please. It's not a lot to ask. read more

Great little restaurant. I just happened to walk by on my way to a different restaurant and peeked inside. Not a huge menu but they hit the mark with my dish. Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen also really looked good. The added bonus is they make their own donuts which are really good. The other thing I noticed which most people won't notice or care is that they have Hewitts chocolate milk which is fantastic. I will be back for sure to try some other items on the menu. read more

I am always looking for great diners and with the White Lily I think I have found one. The quality of the food was fantastic and everything was better than standard diner fare. My only complaint is that menu is very small. I would hazard to guess that they would say that was to make a few things well is better than having an extensive menu read more

Greatest place that exists. Breakfast is incredible and the donuts are an added joy. Do yourself a favour and go here. Also the staff are so lovelu read more

Amazing little place .I've only been for breakfast but the pancakes are soooo good. Plus very welcoming staff and great service.

White Lily is one of our favorite restaurants in the neighbourhood. From INCREDIBLY delicious food (breakfast and dinner) to the warm & friendly faces who work at the White Lily, we enjoy every visit and would go daily if we could. Please keep doing what you are doing because it's working! Personal faves include: hash browns, bacon (I think it might be the best I've ever had), choc milk, beer selection and of course donuts. read more

It's a nice little space and diner. Service was great. I had the standard breakfast with bacon and my friends had one with sausage. The meats were definitely higher quality. My bacon wasn't a thin, barely there crisp - it was some real bacon. The sausage was also substantial. Not surprising as they source their meats from The Butchers of Distinction. While it is expensive to eat there, it was quality food (justified). read more

Simply amazing. Best breakfast I've had in a while. Menu is curated to appeal to those that appreciate quality and creativity.

My fam and I went here for the first time a few weeks ago and it is now a fav for brunch (we haven't tried the dinner menu yet, but it looks fantastic). The thing I loved the most is that everything from the bread, ketchup, pickles, bacon, eggs etc are all homemade/made in house. Service was top notch. How can one not support a resto that clearly works hard to ensure a great dining experience?! As a foodie who really appreciates true homemade cooking, this was such a treat. The bonus to top it all off - THE BEST DONUTS. read more

I have been here a few times now for both brunch and dinner. The food is fantastic! The service is excellent. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Try the pastries their excellent. read more

Absolutely amazing. Great melts and one of the best all day breakfasts I've ever had. They smoke their own bacon for gods sake. It's a must try! read more

Spectacular. This place is authentic and unapologetic with good ol' comfort food. They do incredible diner classics and it seems like everything is homemade in house. Perhaps my favorite brunch spot in the city. Great crew of friendly folks that seem more like a family. As far as taste goes, you'll be hard pressed to find a better spot on the east side. Highly recommend White Lilly. read more

Terrific family friendly diner in Leslieville. Friendly service, warm vibe and spotless counter. Food is surprisingly interesting for comfort fare: the dinner rolls with the meatloaf were delicious with a hint of garlic butter, while the patty melt came with a zippy aioli on equally scrumptious toast. Our seven year old devoured eggs and sausage for dinner. Sold out of donuts, must come back! read more

More like 4.5. Definitely be there before 10 if you wanted to be seated right away! I got there at 10:05 for brunch and had to wait 40 minutes. Service was good and the hash browns were delicious. read more

Love this place! The care and quality put into each dish is so apparent with each bite. I actually love it more for dinner than the brunch it is better known for. The pork chop, asparagus with romesco sauce, tri-tip special, charred broccoli all hit it out of the ballpark! And special kudos to the baker! The dinner roll with the pork chop was not some mundane filler but hands down the best dinner roll I've ever had! The amazing crust with the perfect texture and crunch opens up to the soft warm delicious centre. When a restaurant takes such care on the sides you know this place is a winner. And every single dessert kills it too. Sticky toffee, rhubarb tart just insanely good. Love the little details like how the tart is still warm. Importantly, the prices are very reasonable (take note Ruby Watchco and especially Peasant Table!) as are the portions. The only Queen East restaurant I would go to regularly for the food rather than misguided local boosterism. read more

Just ate a piece of metal scouring pad that was in your food.. servers did nothing for us.

Everything I have had here is on point! The meatloaf is comfort food at it's finest; it's warming, very filling and packed with flavour - Great for our cold Canadian winters. In a word - fantastic. The biscuits and gravy are super tasty as is the patty melt! read more

A great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Staff are great, food is great, worth the wait as they can be busy.