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.
129 George St
George Street Diner
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.
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
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.
249 Victoria St
The Senator
This historic diner near Yonge-Dundas Square has everything from traditional breakfast and lunch items to upscale dinner fare.
1132 Dundas St W
The Lakeview Restaurant
Get brunch favourites at any time of the day at this long-standing 24-hour diner near Dundas and Ossington. Operating hours have changed to midnight due to the pandemic.
219 King St E
The Patrician Grill
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.
474 Dupont St
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.
186 Carlton St
Chew Chew's 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.
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Aloette
The menu at this small upscale diner near Queen and Spadina includes a burger topped with Beaufort cheese, onions, lettuce and pickles.
1426 Queen St W
Skyline Restaurant
This retro diner in Parkdale serves up diner classics like club sandwiches and burgers, plus breakfast favourites and a dinner menu.
7 Camden St
Avenue Open Kitchen
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.
994 Queen St W
Frankie's 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.
404 Old Kingston Rd
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.
1128 Queen St E
Ok Ok Diner
A Leslieville favourite for comfort food at its finest with all-day breakfast and brunch offerings.
2363 Yonge St
Mars Uptown Diner
Located near Yonge and Eglinton is this diner with a variety of savoury and sweet options that are out of this world.
800 Dundas St W
Old School
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.
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.
129 George St
George Street Diner
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.
678 Queen St E
White Lily Diner
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.
249 Victoria St
The Senator
This historic diner near Yonge-Dundas Square has everything from traditional breakfast and lunch items to upscale dinner fare.
1132 Dundas St W
The Lakeview Restaurant
Get brunch favourites at any time of the day at this long-standing 24-hour diner near Dundas and Ossington. Operating hours have changed to midnight due to the pandemic.
219 King St E
The Patrician Grill
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.
474 Dupont St
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.
186 Carlton St
Chew Chew's 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.
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Aloette
The menu at this small upscale diner near Queen and Spadina includes a burger topped with Beaufort cheese, onions, lettuce and pickles.
1426 Queen St W
Skyline Restaurant
This retro diner in Parkdale serves up diner classics like club sandwiches and burgers, plus breakfast favourites and a dinner menu.
7 Camden St
Avenue Open Kitchen
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.
994 Queen St W
Frankie's 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.
404 Old Kingston Rd
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.
1128 Queen St E
Ok Ok Diner
A Leslieville favourite for comfort food at its finest with all-day breakfast and brunch offerings.
2363 Yonge St
Mars Uptown Diner
Located near Yonge and Eglinton is this diner with a variety of savoury and sweet options that are out of this world.
800 Dundas St W
Old School
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.
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