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Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Clean menu provided to every guest
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables
Menu
Took 1.5 hrs to get a salad and a burger
Post Covid brunch with a gal pal! Thank you for the exceptional service. Had the flapjacks, they were delicious. Only wish is that you’d have the option of a half order, 4 were tooo much for me.
Favourite place for brunch! Would definitely continue to visit.
Social distancing is implemented. Staff is very nice and accommodating when we wanted to move tables since the table we were seated on was too hot to handle as the sun was hitting it. Food was amazing!
Great to be back at a restaurant. Old School’s brunch was amazing. Pancakes for the kids and Benedict’s for the wife and I. All tasty and our server was really nice and gave my wife a mimosa on her b-day.
The food was amazing! We ordered a milkshake, the French toast and the pancakes - 12/10!
The quality of the food has decreased compared to before COVID-19. I would understand if it is related to reopening adjustments but the food was way tastier before.
Great food. Staff is amazing! So happy you’re open.
I made a reservation on OpenTable for 10:30pm. I got there on time and the server said that we couldn’t get in because the kitchen was closing. We was super hungry and we started walking to see if we could find some place open. We couldn’t and it was really stressful.
At Old School the server was rude, the place was dark and I didn’t understand why they putted 10:30pm as available if they couldn’t host us. We walked to get there for nothing!!!!
Superb service and tasty food! Great patio, adhering to physical distancing rule.
BEST blueberry Pancakes I’ve ever had hands down! John and Ginger were wonderful and all the safety precautions necessary were taken!
One of the best brunch/lunch spots in the 6. If you go, you NEED to get the blueberry pancakes! Shout out to John. Such amazing service. Definitely will be returning!
Hi SZTO, Thanks so much for sharing some love and this great 5-star review! First, we will let John know about his amazing service. Second, we couldn't agree more about both being a top brunch/lunch spot in Toronto and offering up the best pancake stack in the city! We can't wait to see you again! Orlando
Always good food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere!
Hi SM28, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and the kind words! We pride ourselves on being your home away from home, and giving out guests a great time out while they enjoy epic comfort eats. We hope to see you again soon! Orlando
This was our first time here and we had a wonderful time. The food was great. I had the Blueberry Hill pancakes and they were absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back.
Hi Chrissy3421, Thanks so much for coming by and sharing some love! We're so glad your first time here was a great experience while enjoying one of our most epic comfort food dishes - the Blueberry Hill. We can't wait to see you again! Orlando
Love the atmosphere, waiters are hilarious, and the food is amazing! Highly recommend their milkshake. Make sure you book ahead of time!
Hi! Thanks so much for this great 5-star review! So happy to read these notes about your brunch visit with us! It's always nice to know that our friendly vibe is resonating with our guests. We love what we do from every plate of comfort food we dish out, to our service. You can also never go wrong with an epic milkshake! We look forward to seeing you again in the not-to-distant future Orlando
Good amazing vibe perfect. Recommend making reservations though.
Hi Jessica, Thanks for the 5-star review! We work hard to deliver a great comfort food experience to our patrons and love when that shines through. We look forward to seeing you in the not to distant future Orlando
Went for Family Day Brunch - huge lineup outside, but definitely worth the wait. Waitress was so friendly and food was delicious. Will definitely plan to come again. Due to the size of the restaurant, I would recommend only going with a party of 2 - they don't have much space for larger parties.
Really delicious place for brunch but it’s very very busy
Hi! Thanks for sharing some love our way! Epic comfort food and top-notch service are what we do best and love when our guests enjoy that experience. We look forward to seeing you again in the not-to-distant future Orlando
We were there for brunch to support the dude who goes to the bootcamp that I attend. I/we pretty much loved the entire expletive; however, the music was way too loud and the type of music could also have been more representative of “old school” type music. The type of music just didn’t fit into a brunch clientele or the feel and ambience that was trying to be created.
Hey Brent, Thanks for leaving your feedback about your time with us! Glad that it was mostly a hit, except for the soundtrack! Our view on the term Old School is that the things that we look at to be "old school" are unique to each of our patrons that choose us over other restaurants. As such, it's important for us that we build a vibe that matches that subjectivity, so sometimes it's AC/DC and Bob Marley, and other times you'll hear Daft Punk and LL Cool J. See you at Bootcamp! Orlando
Made a reservation for 12 o’clock on a Friday (Valentines Day), restaurant was busy, shoved in a corner table with barely any room. Upon seating, made our order about 10 minutes after and waited until 12:50, never got our food and left. Waiter continued to look at our table to see we had not yet received food and tables who were seated after us were well gone. Unfortunate as this was our first time going and we didn’t even get to try it, and unfortunately will not be returning.
Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback. I know if I was in that position I wouldn't be happy either. We're sorry you had that experience. We never want our guests to feel that way. We'd love the opportunity to do right by you and have you back in our restaurant (on us, of course) to show you what I believe we're all about: genuine classics with quality and compassionate service. If you're interested in continuing the conversation, please reach out to me directly Orlando
Small restaurant with an eclectic vibe serving southern favourites. Had the Mac & Cheese with fried chicken on top and have to say that the Mac &Cheese was excellent, the chicken was good with hot sauce but was not in the same league as the main part of the dish. Definitely worth trying again.
Hi! Thanks so much for this great 5-star review! You hit the nail on the head, with our eclectic vibe with epic comfort food and top-notch service. The Skillet Mac & Cheese is a great option and always leaves you satisfied! Our fried chicken is made fresh daily and adds the perfect touch. Looking forward to seeing you again soon Orlando
Everything was great! Food, service and atmosphere was perfect
Hi TyYy, Thanks so much for sharing some love and a 5-star review! Our modern approach to comfort food and commitment to deliver a great experience - is what we strive for daily. We love seeing the work we put in pay off with happy guests, such as yourself! Looking forward to seeing you back soon. Orlando
Food was so good! I definitely will be coming back!
Hi! Thanks for leaving us a 5-star review and the love for our modern twist on comfort food. We look forward to your next visit with us! Orlando
Lovely place. The food was nice. The server was super friendly.
Hi Rebeca, Thanks for sharing some love this way. Glad you enjoyed our modern twist on comfort food, and I will share your kind words with the team. We look forward to seeing you back again soon! O
Always a great brunch experience. We’ve had brunch there numerous times over the years and we are never disappointed.
Hi TrixieW Thanks for your great review and giving us 5 stars, means a lot! We love delivering an incredible brunch experience and love even more, when you can come back time and again. We're happy to have you as a valued member of our community and look forward to your next visit with us. Orlando
Great food and service
Hi Karina, Thanks for sharing love our way! Always great to deliver a 5-star, epic comfort food experience See you again soon Orlando
Great food, large portions, fun crowd and nice staff
So yesterday i went to old school for a brunch with my friend everything was good, the food, service and everything. But at the end,when it was time to pay our bills, the waiter has been very unpleasant with us , because of the tip who may not have lived up to his expectations.He made us undertand his dissatisfaction with eye roll , blowing , by speaking to us in an authoritarian way. He even threw my card on the table after paying. We are students and we couldn't put a big tip. He left without even looking at us or saying "thank you goodbye". He left moaning and blowing. We were very disappointed the waiter didn't make us want to come back again to the restaurant. He should have stayed professional. His name was Josh or something like that.
Hi Yasmine, Thank you so much for this feedback. I'm thrilled that everything went well until the end, and heartbroken that we dropped the ball at the finish line. It is up to you whether or not you want to/can leave a gratuity. While certainly, our service staff make the majority of their income off of tips, there is no excuse for him making you feel unwelcome because of it. I am so sorry to hear this. Hopefully we get to welcome you in sometime soon. Orlando
The food is mediocre and overpriced. The coffee was terrible too. The servers were nice though and it was quite enough that I could have a conversation with my friends.
Beginning the year at this place was a BAD idea. Went for breakfast on New Year's day. Food was mediocre at best. Service is the worst I've experienced in a long time...and that's saying a lot for Toronto. The first thing they will say to you when you enter is not "How are you doing today?" but "We'll be able to give you a table only for an hour and a half". Our server was alright, but there was one other server who was exceptionally obnoxious, who felt the need to comment loudly about my choice of putting salt on bland and tasteless home fries. The acclaimed hot chocolate was nothing to write home about. Definitely not going here again. I can think of many better places that don't make you feel like they're doing you a favour. Also, doesn't help that me and my husband came away with queasy stomachs.
Hi Shuchi, I want to thank you personally for your honest feedback about your appalling experience with us. It appears that we let you down in all areas, from the greeting to goodbye. While we must occasionally enforce the 1 1/2 hour seating time from our reservation policy, it should not have been used as a greeting, and I'd feel as uneasy about things if the same happened to me while dining out. Our team would love the chance to right your poor experience, so please reach out to us! O
Really nice restaurant! The food was amazing!! I usually don’t finish my food and I ate my entire plate (France toast, bacon and home fries). The sides are huge, so consider sharing with a friend. Water wasn’t the best but it was cold. Super friendly and if you’re using USD, we paid $32 for 2 meals!
Chicken and Waffles were amazing! Definitely recommend those if going for brunch.
Hi Tanya, Thanks for taking the time to leave us this review! The Chicken and Waffles are an Old School classic and I'm glad you got to have those. I recommend our Blueberry Hill or French Toast upon your next visit. See you again soon! Orlando
Amazing food...great staff...appreciated the service.
Good service, friendly staff, great food, the only thing is the avocado toast was ok not that exiting but again Everything else was great. Great date spot
Birthday brunch
Just a brunch with friends. Waited for our food for ~45 minutes (other tables that got there AFTER us) were served quicker... and our reservation for 1:15pm got delayed till 1:30pm even though there were a couple empty tables..
Blueberry pancakes were excellent - portion was generous and cooked to perfection. Fried chicken eggs benny was mediocre - eggs weren’t warm, English muffin was dry and over toasted and fried chicken was rock hard over done. The service was really good, ambiance trendy but a touch on the loud side. 3.5/5 stars.
Wonderful food, vibe, great music, relaxed, chill, Happy to go back for Brunch Anytime with friends!
Our server was ginger - she was so funny and welcoming. Best type of service. And $5 mimosas on wednesdays!!!
Was my daughters 30th birthday. Brunch was outstanding, the service amazing as was our server from start to finish. Food allergies well addressed and highly recommend
FAQs
Old School - Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Old School - Toronto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 815-8790.
Old School - Toronto is rated 4.4 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.
You can book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size.
