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

August 18/2015: A solo breakfast…read more Tiny little diner. Less than 50 seats for customers with an old style 50' theme. I ordered the Eggs Benedict ($17.25). Small serving but not bad taste wise. My server was very nice but wouldn't allow me to take advantage of the breakfast specials because I was there at 11:10 & the specials expired at 11:00, which I kinda understood. I found that to be a rather chinchy move in my opinion. Nothing to write home for food. It didn't really offer anything special but it was good. Peameal bacon was nicely done. I doubt I'd go again, there's not enough of a uniqueness to warrant another visit.

Great spot to stop for breakfast especially if you're by the airport. The restaurant is super cute…read morewith its retro theme and the staff is very lovely and welcoming as well. I highly recommend for anyone wanting some breakfast.

Tip: This place serves classic breakfasts every day till 4 pm…read more Last Saturday, I was in Aurora. After running errands, I was ready for a late lunch. I remember passing by Bunchberry Diner a few months back. I had never been there. It was time to check it out. This diner used to be Mercury Diner. It's nice that the diner tradition continues here. There was plenty of parking when I got here at 3 pm. I backed into a parking spot and walked in. I was immediately greeted by a female staffer. She asked if I was picking up takeout. Nope, I wanted the dine-in experience. She led me to a booth, which was comfortable. There were so many items on the menu that I wanted to try. This place serves breakfast till 4 pm. My server was Parmida, who was sweet and competent. I ordered these items: - Chef's morning breakfast - Diet Coke The Diet Coke was fizzy and cold. I got drink refills. It was perfect. For the chef's morning breakfast, I got my eggs over-easy. I chose sausage links and whole wheat toast. It came with home fries. I got peanut butter, jelly, and jam in preparation for my meal. It didn't take long for my food to arrive. The weird thing was that this table did not have any ketchup, but all tables around me had a bottle. I had to wait a bit for Parmida to return, so I could ask for ketchup. She apologized. She told me that she normally doesn't work this side of the diner. She immediately went to fetch a bottle of French's ketchup. Yep, this diner supports Canadian. I loved my over-easy eggs. I got three perfectly runny eggs. I smeared raspberry jam on my toast and sopped up the yolky goodness with it. I got three sausage links. They were yummy. I liked having them with ketchup. The home fries were the perfect portion. They were crispy and delicious, especially with ketchup. Prices are decent here for the portions that you get. My meal was $20 after taxes. You have the option of paying with a QR code on the bill or using the payment machine. I went with the latter and tipped with my credit card. I used the washroom before I left. It's on the right side of the eatery when you walk in. It was clean. No issues. I saw the dessert display before I left. This section was closed for dining. The desserts on plates rotated in this display. It was cool to see. It was great dining here. I'm return for more good eats. (252)

We were passing this place when I suddenly decided to stop by and try the breakfast . It's nice…read morecozy place , like a regular breakfast place. The servers were really nice and humble. It was pretty busy . I ordered western omelette sandwich which was really tasty. It didn't feel dry enjoyed it . The coffee felt a bit light. The strength was missing . Will go again fr sure . It's shareable for me for sure . I pay 11$ fr Stella and corona , it's like 6 $ here. They said orange juice was freshly squeezed but I don't think so .

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.

Service was a 4.5, food was a 4.5, and ambiance was a solid 5. Dropped by Gordo's for a quick…read morebrunch before some groceries at the new grocery store across the street and ordered the Gordo's standard, Hot beef, and kid's menu. Kid's menu was pretty standard, nothing extrodinary nor negative. The gordo's standard had great sunny side up eggs that somehow was able to fully cook all the white, but left the yolks just barely cooked. The sausage was good, but the bacon was huge, crispy, and had the best balance between crisp, with the chewy porky meat. What really surprised me was the hot beef. The beef was thick slices that were tender and huge portioned, and I loved how the bread was left under to soak up the juices from the beef....and to mop up the gravy. The veg which I expected to be just blanched and bland.....had a decent crunch, and really benfited from mixing from some HP sauce. Next time......pancakes with swirls.

I honestly went here because the prices looked fantastic and they were! Mediocre breakfast, nothing…read moresuper special. The atmosphere and ambiance is super cute! Service was also so fast! I was able to get a table pretty quick on a Sunday morning. I'd go here today if I wanted a cheap breakfast dine in!

I always wondered about this diner, I pass it often. Very pleasant atmosphere, large menu,…read morewaitstaff was friendly, service was provided fast my breakfast was hot and very enjoyable. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing I have no complaints I was hungry and craved some breakfast. Inside was clean I saw the staff cleaning the chairs and sweeping.

Our party of four went for a late breakfast. It was our first time visiting Toronto and this was…read moreour first restaurant experience in the city. Standards were set high from there on out as we loved Galaxie Diner. We loved the retro look and feel of the place, inside and out. Great, fun sign on the front. Indoors were 50's style tables and seating, very colorful and whimsical. The large murals and smaller art depicting stars and scenes from the 50's were fun and provided some good photo ops. Our server was so friendly and kind, amenable to a bit of conversation which was nice. They accommodated us to split a milkshake between two of us and anything else we asked for. The food was quite good, served hot and fresh. We wanted to visit again before our trip was done but time didn't allow us to. Prices were what you would expect. We would definitely recommend this establishment and will return when we visit Toronto again.

Their BBQ Pork (Char Siu) is really good. I ordered the Two of a Kind Rice (BOGO), and it was a…read moregreat deal. The pork quality was good, and the sauce went perfectly with the rice. The place sits in the corner of a small plaza, not easy to spot, but definitely a hidden gem. The inside has a generous sitting area, pretty Chinese-style and clean too. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.8/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.8/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 3.9

The portions are HUGE here. Given the price, it's a good deal! It IS a little pricier than Ming's…read moreat peachtree, but the portion size makes up for it. We had the soy sauce wok fried chicken rice noodle, which is what I usually love. They had just barely enough wok hay. They use chicken leg meat and not chicken breast slices, so there isn't a lot of meat but the taste was decent. The duck tasted ok, but the flavour was a little mild (and I have a very simple palate). It was ok. The skin was excellent though! The YC fried was huge. Overall good taste, but the BBQ pork was a tad too sweet for me. I prefer Auric King's BBQ pork instead. The guy server was super nice and attentive. He asked for feedback and suggestions. We suggested an "all day meal" menu like the traditional hk cafe. The vibe is very 80s Hong Kong style. Very aesthetic, like Garden Cafe, who also does the same style. Check out my interior pics to see! Tables and bowls are a little sticky though lol. Overall, I might come back when they have an all day menu. I see most people ordering noodles, probably because the portions aren't as massive. As of right now, they have the white menu for non members, which is BOGO half off. Also, $30 for lifetime VIP.

Amazing food, great service and beautiful ambiance. Can't wait to return. The staff was very…read morefriendly and offered good menu selections.

My fav restaurant for #valentinesday…read more Baked Alaska is still my fav dessert ever, that passionfruit truly elevates the taste profile. I loved the duck confit eggs Benny! It was hearty and flavorful! The eggs were very runny and I used the English muffins and delicious garlic home fries to soak it all up! I'm most pleasantly surprised that we can order from the brunch menu at dinner. I didn't try the AAA steak but I was told that this was absolutely delicious and he wished it was a bigger portion. The rice underneath is a pilaf :) Service was standard. I mean, I don't come here for the service anyway. It's a slightly upscale atmosphere here, no sweatpants please!