You walk into a place like this not for the food, but for the promise of something vaguely comforting. Vinyl booths that stick to your thighs. Filter coffee that tastes like water in which coffee beans have been soaking in for a few years. A laminated menu that hasn’t changed since the invention of credit cards.
The eggs were eggs. The toast was toast. The potatoes just gave up on being Breakfast. A soft, starchy embarrassment of a vegetable. Everything else was fine in that soul-numbing, beige kind of way. Service was kind, in that “I’m at the end of my shift and I’ve seen some shit”.
This is not a place you come to eat—it’s a place you come to exist. For a moment. Hungover, heartbroken, or hiding from your boss. And sometimes, that’s enough but sometimes you want something to taste better than the dull monotonous drip that life becomes.
When your eggs get cold by the time they get to you, you know you’re not alright. When the French toast in combo one is dry and looks like a leather bag that’s been drying in the Sahara for a few summers now, you know you’re not alright. When you get maple syrup that’s sweet like fake compliments, you know you’re not alright. You know that when you order orange juice and you don’t get it but you still pay for it - you know you’re not alright.
All I wish is they cook the home fries better.
Adam
Great service, a lil damp atmosphere but overall great spot. Would visit again!
Dan Levesque
Irene does a great job. This is my favorite place for breakfast when I visit Toronto. The food and service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. 👍 👍 👍
Daniel Bee
It's my first time there in many years. Excellent, well, portioned food, but they don't cut the toast. Is this something new? When I ordered, i asked for freshly cooked bacon and a glass of iced water, but I received neither. Although the food was top notch.
Todd Falkowsky
Appalling service and mediocre food - dirty and beat up space - not worth a visit.
richard wilson
What a brilliant find, excellent food a good old fashioned dinner. Keep the faith.
Mohammed Irfanuddin
Rude behavior! Old lady on front counter has a serious issue with customers. Didn’t treat well! Very rude behavior. Bad face expressions. Totally ruined my weekend.
Stacey Semple
For a diner, absolutely wonderful. The staff are super friendly, like family. Portions are huge, and food is decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nolan Mackinnon
Great spot and great price for breakfast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
TJ Wikiruk
Found this restaurant by chance and now it is one of my most favourite places to visit. If you like Old Diner Style (the real thing) you must visit here. I am in love with this Diner and with such great prices I go a few times per month. Definitely give this one a try!! ?
The upholstery, the only thing keeping this place from 5 stars. The staff is wonderful, the food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Breakfast
Joe Ragusi (LordHEF)
Impeccable old Toronto atmosphere that's unmatched. Great prices that have always remained affordable. Golden Diner is my happy place for a reason and I hope it never goes away. I absolutely love it here ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Eggs Benedict, Classic Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Home Fries, French Toast
Alfonso Soto
Good family restaurant and good prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York Steak Benny, Greek Salad
N Corasaniti
I have never had a bad experience, the menu is random but everything is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Club House Sandwich, New York Steak Benny, Greek Salad
You walk into a place like this not for the food, but for the promise of something vaguely comforting. Vinyl booths that stick to your thighs. Filter coffee that tastes like water in which coffee beans have been soaking in for a few years. A laminated menu that hasn’t changed since the invention of credit cards.
The eggs were eggs. The toast was toast. The potatoes just gave up on being Breakfast. A soft, starchy embarrassment of a vegetable. Everything else was fine in that soul-numbing, beige kind of way. Service was kind, in that “I’m at the end of my shift and I’ve seen some shit”.
This is not a place you come to eat—it’s a place you come to exist. For a moment. Hungover, heartbroken, or hiding from your boss. And sometimes, that’s enough but sometimes you want something to taste better than the dull monotonous drip that life becomes.
When your eggs get cold by the time they get to you, you know you’re not alright. When the French toast in combo one is dry and looks like a leather bag that’s been drying in the Sahara for a few summers now, you know you’re not alright. When you get maple syrup that’s sweet like fake compliments, you know you’re not alright. You know that when you order orange juice and you don’t get it but you still pay for it - you know you’re not alright.
All I wish is they cook the home fries better.
Great service, a lil damp atmosphere but overall great spot. Would visit again!
Irene does a great job. This is my favorite place for breakfast when I visit Toronto. The food and service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. 👍 👍 👍
It's my first time there in many years.
Excellent, well, portioned food, but they don't cut the toast. Is this something new?
When I ordered, i asked for freshly cooked bacon and a glass of iced water, but I received neither.
Although the food was top notch.
Appalling service and mediocre food - dirty and beat up space - not worth a visit.
What a brilliant find, excellent food a good old fashioned dinner.
Keep the faith.
Rude behavior! Old lady on front counter has a serious issue with customers. Didn’t treat well! Very rude behavior. Bad face expressions. Totally ruined my weekend.
For a diner, absolutely wonderful. The staff are super friendly, like family. Portions are huge, and food is decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot and great price for breakfast
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Found this restaurant by chance and now it is one of my most favourite places to visit. If you like Old Diner Style (the real thing) you must visit here.
I am in love with this Diner and with such great prices I go a few times per month.
Definitely give this one a try!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The upholstery, the only thing keeping this place from 5 stars. The staff is wonderful, the food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Breakfast
Impeccable old Toronto atmosphere that's unmatched. Great prices that have always remained affordable. Golden Diner is my happy place for a reason and I hope it never goes away. I absolutely love it here ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Eggs Benedict, Classic Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Home Fries, French Toast
Good family restaurant and good prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York Steak Benny, Greek Salad
I have never had a bad experience, the menu is random but everything is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Club House Sandwich, New York Steak Benny, Greek Salad
The best chicken club I’ve ever had
Parking: there’s a parking lot right beside it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Breakfast
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