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

Had a wonderful breakfast! The waitlist is kind of goofy, because it's conveniently online which…read moremeans tons of people can easily join. Waitlist opened 9:15 on a Sat and I joined at around 9:18. It was a 2 hour wait. I wouldn't have waited in person that long, but since I could do it online, it was fine. Very tasty and fresh food. We brought a stroller and they were very nice about it. I'm giving it 5 stars because it was delicious and service was great -- that said, there are lots of great Toronto spots and im not totally sure why this one has the crazy long wait.

Not sure if we just ordered the wrong thing or if their mains are bad…read more We ordered the Hashbrowns, the Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Hot Turkey. The Hashbrowns were actually very good! Really crispy and delicious, they were definitely prepared well and hit the spot. I couldn't have asked for better hashbrowns. The buttermilk biscuits were also really fluffy and tasted good. No complaints here. The Hot Turkey French Toast however... I think they should remove this off the menu. We ordered it because it sounded interesting and we like to think of ourselves as adventurous foodies, but oh wow this was bad! We ate 2 bites each and couldn't eat more. Its just really dense and fatty and the gravy is way too overpowering and the flavors just don't go together. We were starving and hadn't eaten all day and couldn't get ourselves to eat more than 2 bites because we were frankly disgusted. It tasted really bad. DO NOT ORDER THIS. We came for a 2pm lunch on a Tuesday, and they told us the wait would be around 15-20mins which we said was fine. However, we ended up waiting 40mins, and we suspect that they let other people in front of us (told there were 2 parties of 2 in front of us but let in 3 parties). It gave diner vibes but was definitely more cramped. Was busier than I expected on a random Tuesday at 2pm. Low rating is for the awful main and the longer-than-promised wait time. But I do have to give them credit for the tasty apps. We might've just ordered the wrong thing on the menu but we're not coming back to find out, especially if the wait will always be this long.

Great authentic sri Lankan food. Five stars for the food…read morealone! This place has been there for as long as I remember (myself 10 years in Canada). I have been going for his rottis ever since. The rotti is his specialty come with tuna and dry fish sambol. Very cheap and delicious. They have a full bar and a pool table inside. The owner is the chef and he knows how to rock those spices. Kothu rotti is crunchy and delicious. Devilled shrimp/prawns goes well with his rotti too. The place was renovated couple years ago to a more modern atmosphere (the large bulky old HDTV is replaced by flat LCDs) His seafood party mix which I tried couple times recently. Has chunks of chicken with shrimp etc....which I would also recommend. But try his rotti first. Plenty of room to dine in. Usually a lot of boys and men hangout there at night. Many people I talk to haven't heard of this place. Its at Bromley n eglington I. Scarborough. Please give it a shot! All you spicy lovers....you will not regret!

One of the few places in Toronto if not the only place that offers true deviled Sri Lankan dishes…read more If you go you must try the mixed seafood and deviled beef. Make sure you carefully choose the spice level as it is not for the faint of hurt. If I was home in Sri Lanka this is the type of place I would go with my friends too.

My grandfather passed away earlier this year, and the family came together recently for an…read moreafternoon of catching up and sharing memories of him while enjoying some food and drinks at the Bluffers Restaurant and Event Centre in Scarborough. My aunt made a reservation well in advance for us to sit at a long table near a window, as that's exactly where my grandfather would have enjoyed a meal with such a beautiful view. It was easy to park nearby, and the views of the lake from Bluffers Park were amazing. When arriving to the restaurant, any window had a wonderful view. While the tables that my aunt was envisioning weren't set up the way she envisioned upon arrival, but the staff did a great job rearranging tables to honor the request. We kept everything simple by having everything paid on one check. We ordered a large-sized portion of the Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Platter, which is a combination of grilled peppers, grilled zucchini, grilled fennel, basmati rice, mixed olives, feta cheese, hummus, tzatziki, and pita bread. In addition to this, several of our family members ordered desserts or other appetizers and a variety of drinks. Everything was tasty, though after our food and drinks arrived, it was difficult to get the attention of staff when we needed something. You can learn more about the Bluffers Restaurant and Event Centre at https://bluffersrestaurant.ca including their their menu. Their website states how heir signature dishes are prepared by Toronto's top chefs featuring traditional Mediterranean-style dishes, infused with a contemporary modern touch. Their aromatic flavours are inspired by Greece and the encompassing areas of the Mediterranean. While the food was fine and the service could have been better (after ordering food and drinks), the views were incredible. I would still recommend a visit to this restaurant.

Great food. I had the slow cooked lamb over rice. Incredible…read more Raj super chill waiter and very pleasant. I'll be back again. Water views.

Truly a 3.5 star review... the place is definitely the neighborhood hangout…read more Sue is there to meet and greet you. The menu is typical diner with the daily special written on the back wall. The open kitchen is nice to watch them fire up orders. The bar stool there is also enjoyable for a 1 top to chit chat away. The shakes look quite yummy and may give them a try next time.

I had a terrible experience here today. Wanted to email the owners, but since the place has no…read morewebsite I have choice but to do this publicly. Called to place an order. Could barely hear the staff over the volume of their TV. They just hung up on me rather than tell me when the food would be ready. OK! When I got there, they'd forgotten my homefries so I had to wait -- normally no big deal, but the server and a customer were both wearing masks below their noses and it made me uncomfortable to be in there. The real kicker was the two breakfast sandwiches I brought home. The supposed "peameal and egg" sandwich had no egg, and a SINGLE piece of peameal. No joke. The BLT had perhaps one piece of bacon on each half. I paid $22 for this ridiculous meal. I remember coming here for brunch many times back in the day and enjoying it. What happened, guys?

This is a tough one. I think if the conditions were optimal, thisd be a 4. But from our actual…read moreexperience, it would be a 3. Its run by one older lady who doesn't move very fast. We were the second group in the restaurant. When we walked in, the first's was being prepared. It took us 40 mins to get our food since she had to make the order before ours. Food is pretty mid. The milkshake was great though. But it's ice cream and milk so it's tough to mess up. But then again, each burger is LESS than 2 dollars so who am I to complain? If you I lived nearby and was the first customer, I'd eat here every day. Otherwise, I wouldn't come here except for the experience of it. Limited seating. The booth chairs are kinda broken. Menu is so cheap though so does any of this even matter

Not my first time at Gale's Snack Bar, but this spot is truly the definition of a hidden gem…read more Located on the corner of Eastern and Carlaw Ave, this small snack bar is one of Toronto's best kept secret for incredibly cheap comfort food. If you look at the menu, there is nothing over $7.00. The owner, is a lovely older lady who will serve you and prepare your food. Just note, theres a limit to three people for seating and that it's cash only. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area!

This business is family owned and offers daily specials. Friendly owners. Great bar especially on a…read moreFriday night.

I came here with my family at 6pm for dinner, I wanted to view their menu before sitting so I asked…read moreone of the men working there for a menu and he said "there isn't one" so I made sure I was understanding him correctly, I asked "there's no menu to look at? He says "no." Awkward. Their sign says "Canadian & middle eastern food" so I asked him what middle eastern food do you guys have. He literally says "sometimes." sometimes what?????! Then he proceeds to tell me "I want to leave. No food today, I want to go home" so I'm assuming he's the chef/owner. I walked out and so happy I did because the place looked really sketchy anyways.