Avenue Diner in Toronto

Very cute diner straight out of the 70s, amazing food and service. Definitely a regular spot for me.

Open since 1944, this small diner is like stepping back in time. Very good coffee, bacon, eggs and toast served with a warm smile.

Great place. Friendly...legit old diner with all the charm. Food is like home.

Classic Diner of the Annex since 1944

We sat at the counter for brunch. Place was busy but there are many tables and several stools at counter. It might take a bit to get served as one person is waiting on all the patrons, but the food comes incredibly fast. Good standard breakfast. Staff is friendly. Keep in mind that it is a cash only establishment. They have burger, fish and chips etc for evening meals but I have yet to try them. Price is reasonable.

A Yorkville classic far past its expiration date

Good food with great service. Not a fancy breakfast and lunch place but that doesn't take away the quality of experience

Lived in TO all my life and always wanted to check this iconic place out. Finally did. Couldn't ask for friendlier, warmer reception and service and the food was faultless. Amazing fluffy pancakes particularly good. Love the touches of history like original bar stools.

Awesome service awesome food wish we had a Diner like this back home loved it

Best breakfast in town.

Great old diner for breakfast. Authentic, not one of those cheesy replicas u find in every mall.

As Canadian as it comes a hold out of the diner tradition. Coffee flows and there is no pretension. A great place to get a hot delicious meal.

Quaint, unpretentious and delicious food!

I found this place randomly and it became in one of my very favourite for breakfast. I had the western omelette and my boyfriend the bacon and eggs y everything was spectacular and really cheap! And the surprise for both of us was the coffee, really good.

My all time favorite old school proper diner in the city. The staff rock, all of the food is great (milkshakes included) and they have all of the standards - breakfast, grilled cheese sandwiches, clubhouses etc. Eat here as often as I can. Highly recommended

Loved the atmosphere! Cosy and nostalgic. Great food, great service!

I had a steak for breakfast was done perfectly and their coffee was very good despite I’m not a coffee drinker. Mind you it’s my first time here and I’ll coming back 💋

Great old school diner. Great food and service.

One of my favourite diners in Toronto. The space is small and they only accept cash, but that is part of what makes this a classic diner.

Food was very mediocre and service was average

Great family friendly service

Still one of my favorite little spots. It's a CASH ONLY establishment.

Cute and friendly place.. food is almost homemade and pretty quick to arrive. One star less because the washroom needs a lot of work 😣

Great spot, good service. Cash only.

I love how the place is listing to the north, the wait staff with Playtex gloves also add a nice touch of retro diner realism. (Maybe a bit too real)Cheap and fast.

Cute retro dinner, booths and counter space. awesome breakfast from a small menu and its is cash only . super fun, small, neighborhood gem

A wonderful diner to have a home-style cooked meal. The staff are very friendly. A must try!

Great service. Home style food.. nice atmosphere. Cash only..

Great food, great staff, just a little expensive and is cash only

Not anything special. Breakfast was over priced for what we got.

Been coming here for over 30 years. A landmark and rightfully so. $8.95 breakfast, home fries, coffee. Step into the past. Great experience every time.

A family tradition.

Cool atmosphere, cosy and retro. The menu was simple and everything was done perfectly. Had a great, fluffy western and some tasty bacon. Coffee was pretty tasty too. Friendly staff, good service. Cash only is a bit annoying but there's a TD across the street. Thanks!

October 2016:First time visit and why such a long wait! Wonderful established Diner since 1944. Clean floors, clean kitchen and clean food.Well beyond the term "greasy spoon" compared to other diners within a 50 block radius.Pleasantly greeted and promptly sat. Not so tiny tables allows you to read a paper et all if you so wish.I've seen and had to deal with tables barely able to handle a cup of coffee never mind a plate of food.My steak was well seasoned, the roast potatoes were golden brown and left no greasy smear on the lips. The eggs were perfection and the coffee is as good as it gets.My only complaint would have been the city grime on the amazing windows giving onto Davenport but by the time I devoured my meal, Staff were out with buckets tending to the task.Cash only.

Great place to eat and shop. Spacious and good customer service.

Very nice old style diner. Good Hamburger, good steak. The quality of the food is ok. Small and with a small number of tables. At the end is an average place.

Food is great, service is good with friendly staff. Menu isn't very extensive but what you get is good. Prices are good, not expensive at all. For a classic diner experience you can't go wrong.

Fantastic service. Food was good and served in good time

Tiny neighbourhood diner visibly run by a family spanning 3 generations since 1944. The family remembers the orders of regular patrons and makes all visitors feel welcome.

Old school setting with modern prices. Very basic breakfast for two, $30

Good service. Love the decor.

Great family atmosphere and good traditional food- a go to place for our family brunches

Fast friendly and great food .. customer service was great

Best breakfast in Toronto

Good food. Worth a couple extra bucks. Want garbage go to McDonald's.

1940’s dîner... very good hearted people working here, make you feel right at home. Diner Food delicious like the old days. Great flashback diner!

Ok folks...go here. This is the real diner deal. You have dreamed of this place....cheap and good - cash only! I give it a 5 out of 5 because it's perfect. I will be back.

Really good, cozy and quaint joint. Food is inexpensive and very good. Service was also great. My server was very attentive and courteous. My gripes were with the home fries. It could have used a little bit more seasoning and/or veggies. Also, they only accept cash. However, there are ATM's nearby so it worked out. Strongly recommend.

Brought my father here last week for the first time. I always pass by and have been meaning to come in for breakfast so it was the perfect time. We were the only customers for the entire time so we got to talk to the server and cook which was really nice. I got some cool photos and hope that it helps bring some more customers to this great restaurant.

I didn’t think the food was good for the price they make you pay. I wouldn’t go back