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Posted Mar 29, 2023
Most of Toronto’s favourite diners have been around since the 1950s before many of us were even born. These spots are the best places to get a blast from the past as they continue to maintain that old-school feeling through retro diner booths and bar stools. From burgers to milkshakes and sandwiches, these greasy spoons are serving up comfort food at its finest.
Here are some of the best diners in Toronto.
Fran's Restaurant and Bar - College
Part of a local chain, this spot serves delicious sandwiches, steaks & burgers at all hours.
Fran's Restaurant and Bar - College
Part of a local chain, this spot serves delicious sandwiches, steaks & burgers at all hours.
Flo's Diner
This old-school Yorkville spot with a vintage feel is serving all-day breakfast, salads & comfort food.
Flo's Diner
This old-school Yorkville spot with a vintage feel is serving all-day breakfast, salads & comfort food.
Yonge and Dundas
249 Victoria St
The Senator
This historic diner near Yonge-Dundas Square has everything from traditional breakfast and lunch items to upscale dinner fare.
The Senator
Yonge and Dundas
249 Victoria St
This historic diner near Yonge-Dundas Square has everything from traditional breakfast and lunch items to upscale dinner fare.
Church Wellesley Village
129 George St
George Street Diner
American
Located at the corner of Richmond and George is this classic diner with a red facade. Go for their pancakes or Irish Breakfast that’s served with freshly baked Farrelly’s Famous Irish soda bread.
George Street Diner
Church Wellesley Village
129 George St
Located at the corner of Richmond and George is this classic diner with a red facade. Go for their pancakes or Irish Breakfast that’s served with freshly baked Farrelly’s Famous Irish soda bread.
American
Riverside
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
Comfort Food
Get quality comfort food made with local ingredients at this charming diner in Riverside. Their menu features all-day breakfast items, sandwiches and fresh donuts made every day.
White Lily Diner
Riverside
678 Queen St E
Get quality comfort food made with local ingredients at this charming diner in Riverside. Their menu features all-day breakfast items, sandwiches and fresh donuts made every day.
Comfort Food
St. Lawrence
219 King St E
The Patrician Grill
American
Although still closed due to the pandemic, this family-run diner has been around for over four decades and we can't wait for them to continue to serve traditional homemade food and all-day breakfasts.
The Patrician Grill
St. Lawrence
219 King St E
Although still closed due to the pandemic, this family-run diner has been around for over four decades and we can't wait for them to continue to serve traditional homemade food and all-day breakfasts.
American
Vesta Lunch
Open 24 hours a day is this long-standing diner at the corner of Dupont and Bathurst. On the menu, you’ll find hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and souvlaki.
Vesta Lunch
Open 24 hours a day is this long-standing diner at the corner of Dupont and Bathurst. On the menu, you’ll find hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and souvlaki.
Cabbagetown
186 Carlton St
Chew Chew's Diner
Diner
As its name implies, this old-school diner in Cabbagetown revolves around a train theme with menu items like the All Aboard Special and The Great Canadian Rail omelette.
Chew Chew's Diner
Cabbagetown
186 Carlton St
As its name implies, this old-school diner in Cabbagetown revolves around a train theme with menu items like the All Aboard Special and The Great Canadian Rail omelette.
Diner
Parkdale
1426 Queen St W
Skyline Restaurant
American
This retro diner in Parkdale serves up diner classics like club sandwiches and burgers, plus breakfast favourites and a dinner menu.
Skyline Restaurant
Parkdale
1426 Queen St W
This retro diner in Parkdale serves up diner classics like club sandwiches and burgers, plus breakfast favourites and a dinner menu.
American
Queen Street West
7 Camden St
Avenue Open Kitchen
Diner
You’ll find all-day breakfast items and classic Canadian dishes like Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches at this long-standing greasy spoon just off Spadina.
Avenue Open Kitchen
Queen Street West
7 Camden St
You’ll find all-day breakfast items and classic Canadian dishes like Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches at this long-standing greasy spoon just off Spadina.
Diner
West Queen West
994 Queen St W
Frankie's Diner
Diner
Choose from a wide variety of homemade and specialty burgers with unique toppings like grilled zucchini and peameal bacon at this diner near Queen and Ossington.
Frankie's Diner
West Queen West
994 Queen St W
Choose from a wide variety of homemade and specialty burgers with unique toppings like grilled zucchini and peameal bacon at this diner near Queen and Ossington.
Diner
Ted's Restaurant
Go back in time at this old-school diner in Scarborough that’s been around since 1954. Menu items are cheap, with options like all-day breakfast combos, sandwiches and burgers.
Ted's Restaurant
Go back in time at this old-school diner in Scarborough that’s been around since 1954. Menu items are cheap, with options like all-day breakfast combos, sandwiches and burgers.
Leslieville
1128 Queen St E
Ok Ok Diner
Diner
A Leslieville favourite for comfort food at its finest with all-day breakfast and brunch offerings.
Ok Ok Diner
Leslieville
1128 Queen St E
A Leslieville favourite for comfort food at its finest with all-day breakfast and brunch offerings.
Diner
Yonge and Eglinton
2363 Yonge St
Mars Uptown Diner
Diner
Located near Yonge and Eglinton is this diner with a variety of savoury and sweet options that are out of this world.
Mars Uptown Diner
Yonge and Eglinton
2363 Yonge St
Located near Yonge and Eglinton is this diner with a variety of savoury and sweet options that are out of this world.
Diner
Little Italy
800 Dundas St W
Old School
Breakfast & Brunch
Enjoy classic comfort food dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner at this retro diner on Dundas West. Favourites include their huge stack of blueberry pancakes and cheesy mac and cheese.
Old School
Little Italy
800 Dundas St W
Enjoy classic comfort food dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner at this retro diner on Dundas West. Favourites include their huge stack of blueberry pancakes and cheesy mac and cheese.
Breakfast & Brunch
