Family Restaurants near Etobicoke, ON

“Tried the Truffle Fries at NYF Sherway Gardens and really enjoyed them! Fries were hot and crispy, with a nice truffle flavor and a good amount of parmesan and aioli on top. Tasty upgrade from regular fries without being too heavy. Would definitely order again when I’m craving something a little extra.“

“Pleasantly Surprised – Not the Truck Stop I Thought It Was!

I’ve been living in the neighbourhood since 2007 (yes, that long), and for years I just kind of wrote this place off as a truck stop or some random pit stop for people passing through. I think a lot of locals probably felt the same way—or maybe still do. But recently, I saw a post in one of our community Facebook groups where someone mentioned that the breakfast here was actually really good. That definitely piqued my interest because, let’s be real, breakfast is one of those meals that’s hard to mess up—but also hard to really impress with. So, I figured I’d give it a shot.

And wow—I’m actually glad I did.

First off, the food was made fresh, which you can taste right away. I ordered the breakfast plate and the sausages stood out to me—not your typical little links you find at most places. These were big, filling, and satisfying. You get the sense they don’t skimp on portions here. The toast was perfectly done, the eggs exactly how I ordered them, and the home fries were hot and crispy, not sad and soggy like in some places. It was a solid, classic breakfast done right.

But beyond the food, what really surprised me was the vibe. It has that cozy, old-school diner feel—nothing flashy, but super comfortable. The service was really friendly, and you could tell a lot of the people eating there were regulars. That “hey, good to see you again!” energy. It gave the place a kind of warmth that’s been missing in a lot of modern spots. If you’re someone who likes to build rapport with your local breakfast joint, this is exactly the kind of place you could start going to weekly and the staff would remember your name and maybe even your usual order. That’s rare these days.

I only had breakfast, but I noticed they also serve burgers and other lunch options, which I’m definitely curious to try next time. I also heard the pancakes are worth coming back for, so those are on my list too.

My only small suggestion—and this is more of a personal preference—is about the seating layout. Right now, all the tables and chairs are arranged facing west to east (and vice versa), which means most people are facing the wall or the TV. It would be nice to alternate a few tables so that some face north to south, which also happens to be where the windows are. The space already leans a bit dark, so letting more diners face the natural light could really brighten up the experience—both literally and atmospherically. I totally get that the TV is mounted on one wall, but a little variety in table orientation might make the space feel even more inviting.

All in all, I was genuinely surprised in the best way. This place is not what I assumed it was for all those years. It’s got heart, solid food, friendly service, and a sense of community that I think a lot of people are looking for right now. If you’ve been sleeping on this spot like I was—give it a try. You just might find your new favourite local breakfast joint.“

“V was so attentive to what I wanted her food outstanding and portions large. We have enough to feed my husband and my nieces family for tomorrow. Garlic sauce wow and schnitzel perfect and pierogis homemade yummy. Thank you and please try this family-owned business. We need to support our small businesses.
Thx much
Darlene“

“Delicious home made food, hot and cold drinks, friendly staff,cozy atmosphere...“

“Lovely people and food was nice. They treated my kids great. Great customer service, they checked in on us often and were happy to be serving us. We enjoyed the visit. They also make an awesome turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, which we are happy to buy instead of spending days prepping that big dinner. It is worth it!“

“Excellent location in Streetsvillle for a business dinner meeting or for a family get together. There's a long history of this restaurant being in the area and a local favorite and arguably a consistent high quality option in the area. Id recommend it personally and try the fish, it's worth it. If that's not your speed, the lobster Mac and cheese is a crowd favorite but it's heavy.“

“My boys absolutely love going to Bobby’s. They can enjoy pancakes anytime of the day…“

“The lunch special deals are proper.
But, honestly I low key go there just to look at the beautiful brownin dem who work there.

Parking: Usually park on the side infront the restaurant
Leave the car parked in idle“

“Great friendly customer service, perfect taste and presentation“

“Had a lovely brunch with my dad and 2 children this morning and was served by a lovely young woman named Patricia. I believe she mentioned she was new to the restaurant but if she hadn't have mentioned that, we never would have known. Patricia was great. Knowledgeable with the menu , timing was perfect and just a joy to have serve us! I am also a server and I know a good server when I see one. My children rarely finish what they order when we're out but today they both cleaned their plates AND finished mine :) delicious food, great service. We dont live in the area but will definitely be coming back! Great job team 👏“

“First time to grace this place. Found the staff I dealt with courteous, quick to respond and very attentive. The menu was easy to read and offered a generous variety of dishes. Enjoyed my plate (Bison burger) immensely and will definitely go back next time I am in the area. Greeted pleasantly by Andrew and served graciously by Esmerelda. Kudos too to Katy for personally assisting me in finding my car later on in the underground garage. Truly exceeded my expectations!“

“La Cocina de Dona Maria❤ Peruvian Cuisine in bluemoon Lounge 648 College St. 🇵🇪 Open for business Wednesday,Thurday ,Friday,Saturday 4pm to 2am ,Sunday 1pm to 12am, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Taste the Latin Flavor 🌶💃🕺🍽🍾🍅🎂🍆 For Reservation,Catering Service, Takeout and Private Parties reach us in Instagram 📲 or call (647)463-2667 or 289-380-0391. Abierto para los negocios miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado de 4 p.m. a 2 a.m., domingo de 1 p.m. a 12 a.m., 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Prueba el sabor latino 💃 🍅🎂🍆 Para reservas, servicio de catering, comida para llevar y fiestas privadas, comuníquese con nosotros en Instagram 📲 tel:647-463-2667.“

“Food is utterly awesome. Servers so friendly. 👍“

“We celebrated my son's Confirmation here and i couldn't be happier. The food was fresh, delicious and very generously portined a great value for the price.
A huge thank you to Lilly who went above and beyond to make everything perfect. She and the entire staff were nothing but very pleasant to communicate with. The service 10/10 The food 10/10. Highly recommend.“

“Food was delicious, and service was great“

“This restaurant is a hidden gem situated inside the Village of Erin Meadows retirement and long term care facility. We often have a lovely meal at The Ruby when visiting our parents. The food is excellent and the chef takes special care to provide a delicious meal. The view overlooks Mississauga and the lake. The serving staff is also very pleasant and attentive.“

“Our first time going to Turtle Jacks, overall it was very good. Lots of seating, I guess because it’s Sunday it wasn’t busy so our service was fast. We tried an amazing chicken roll appetizer. My wife had the salmon was good and my grilled cheese braised beef sandwich was a little heavy with the arugula but was good.
Thank you“

“Great service , great Patio , good beer“

“This is the best guyanese Chinese Chinese food you’ll ever find in Ontario I’ve been to many restaurants they’re all crap including the Calypso hut in Brampton!! this location is Authentic guyanese Chinese Kalypso Hut in Mississauga👌🏽 The owner is also very nice and welcoming the prices are great but the taste of the food is Everything 💯💯🔥🔥🔥 Drove an hour and a half from Waterloo just for this food wasn’t sure what to expect it is so worth it! Also restaurant is very clean and tidy including the kitchen I had a sneak peek😂👌🏽“

“Lexee is by far the most sweetest, interpersonal, kind and easy to converse with server. She is always ontop of her job and making sure her customers are tended to with the nicest smile and Friendly's personality i have ever encountered.“