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   Mashy81

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Had a great time! Food and service was awesome! The only downside was that we were seated in one of the covered patio areas. While it was nice to be in a quieter area (the main dining area is really loud), the area isn't really sealed off that well so even with the heater and the blankets provided, my legs were freezing! But the food was awesome - I would definitely come back and give it another try.

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   JanaC

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great spot for breakfast brunch or lunch . always very busy so book reservations, Pleasant service . Food was amazing. We will definitely be back.

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   JulesC

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Great service, cool vibe, and appreciate they subbed avo in for meat in the easy breakfast. That said, would appreciate more vegetarian options—was kinda shocked at the limited options and not keen on omitting items I’m paying for, you know? Just one sandwich without meat would be great ;)

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   Sskk

   Toronto

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   The food was decent, nothing too special but the prices were a bit steep for what you got. I ordered the chicken and waffles with 1 waffle cut into 4 pieces and 3 small pieces of chicken. For the price of the dish they could have added more chicken or a side. The service was slow and we had to walk up to the waitress stand to get some syrup

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great restaurant and good service. The only thing was the food wasn’t that hot when it was served for some reason. Other than that it was very enjoyable.

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   SeanN

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   We had an excellent early dinner where all 5 members of our party enjoyed their food, ranging from the chicken sandwich to the gnocchi to the blueberry pancakes. Our server was especially pleasant to make the whole experience 5 stars.

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   GeorgeK

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Food portions were small, and pricey for what you get. Very loud! Service was slow, had to asllk for coffee refills 3 times, was never offered. Trendy but don't go if you are hungry or want to be able to have a conversation amongst the overwhelming cacophony of reverberating noise.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Good brunch food, great service!

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   Samantha

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Was a great experience overall and will be coming back to try some more dishes.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good brunch place with limited menu options but covers all the classics Has the old school charm as the name suggest. We tried eggs benedict & easy-e-breakfast… Meals were cooked in a classic traditional way & preparation time was good as well. Special mention for the kidney beans, very unique taste, loved it. Iced latte could be better, lots of ice, less of milk & coffee! After few sips, it was really watery! Servers were attentive and ambiance was nice too. Music was at a perfect volume level, could easily have the conversations!

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    MichelleB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Go-to brunch spot. Takes reservations. Good food and friendly staff. Always busy.

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    SusanW

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great trendy brunch location. Have already recommended to others.

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    Kaya

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    I ordered the fried chicken Benedict it was one of the best that i've ever had!! definitely will come back whenever i'm craving those. The only thing i'd say the music inside was waaaay too loud had to request to sit outside on the heated patio.

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    Chelsea

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Old School never fails to disappoint. This is my third time dining here, and the service was great and quick despite the restaurant being super packed. Food was incredible and the portions are great, and worth the value. Can’t wait for the summer because the patio looks so nice. Old School definitely has one of those “instagramable” aesthetics as well and I love the general store in the back for a quick pickup of coffee and other treats.

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    PGSoBless

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good brunch spot. I had the chicken and waffles and enjoyed it. The service was good. Ask to sit upstairs. The food was reasonably priced and the server (Isaiah) was kind and friendly. I will definitely go back.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience2

    The pancakes were great. Food was delicious. The service would be the reason why I wouldn’t go back. The server very rudely told me to get off my phone. I was reading the menu and fiddling with my phone when the server came up to me and offhandly said that the menu is right in front of me. Afterwards I tried to get their attention to order as me and my friend felt the vibe was terrible. I waved, they looked at me and then went to help a different table. The server also used our table to place the water jug and kept taking it to fill other tables. It felt impolite especially when the tables are small and there wasn’t that much space to begin with. The whole experience felt like they wanted to rush us out of there.

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    Bella714

    Chicago

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Had a nice brunch. Staff is so friendly and service was great.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

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    The pancakes were delicious! We also got a side of home fries which were really good and well seasoned! Personally I did not like the latte, I ordered a chai latte and it tasted watered down and had too much cinnamon

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    Jdubs

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best pancakes! Cute little spot with outdoor covered and heated seating area Highly recommended

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    TeresaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    We keep coming back for the excellent service and friendly environment.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    The food portions werent as big as I would have expected for the price, and the food wasn’t out of this world. We got the blueberry hill and eggs benny with fried chicken. Service was great!

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    PL22

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    I ordered the lobster benedict which was really yummy. The home fries were seasoned well + crispy and super flavorful. My friend and I shared the blueberry hill pancakes which was phenomenal. Our server was great, although super busy she was on the ball. The only thing was the tables in the heated patio area are very close to each other making it a bit cramped. Overall this place is worth checking out and the food was worth the price.

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    AnnR

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Wonderful to enjoy a Sunday Brunch where you have a Reservation! You can entertain, inviting friends to join you at certain Place and Time!

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    JennS

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It had been awhile since I had been to Old School and the quality of the food did not disappoint. Great service, food and atmosphere!

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    Loren

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    Had a great time ! First time being there ! Shout out John !!! Amazing guy, life of the party ! Also the waitress D was a sweetheart ! Definitely recommend this place !

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    Zeke

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    We were seated outside (the only option) which would have been fine but the heater next to us wasn’t working. We got very cold! There were blankets which was nice but it was a really chilly day, I wish we could have been moved closer to the heater that was working when a spot opened up, or else inside. Our server was very sweet, if a little scattered and forgetful.

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    DavidB

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    Requested indoor seating prior to being sat outside. Food was goos, inadequate waiting area.

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    Jrod

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    Brunch was great, got the peameal bacon eggs Benny and a couple mimosas which were done proper. Thankfully we made reservations, very busy spot!!!

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    ValeriaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went there on my birthday great service she was so nice amazing food and good ambiance

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I decided to go for a brunch date at Old School restaurant. We were so happy that we choose this spot. Everything from the drinks, food and ambience was just amazing. I will definitely recommend anyone who’s contemplating about giving it a try to just go, you won’t regret. We had the best server ever, Ginger. Ginger made our afternoon so special with her bubbly personality and exceptional service. We will definitely be back in the summer to experience the patio. Cheers Old School!!!! Thank you guys for an awesome brunch!!!!

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    A123

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    While the food was good at Old School, the service was not. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait almost 25mins for our table. We were finally seated in a spot where the sun was directly on us. By the time our food arrived, we were quite uncomfortable but we were told we couldn't move once the order had been placed. Our server was nice, as was most of the staff, but the person that seated us literally seemed angry with us for some reason and didn't answer any of our questions in a nice way. Overall, I'd go back to Old School but it wouldn't be my first (or second) choice during busy hours as the service seems to be significantly impacted by the rush.

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    MarkM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

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    The staff was amazing. Very attentive and fun to be around. Decor is great. A touch loud for an intimate dinner, but intimate is not the tone of the place.

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    Nicabby

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a fantastic, if busy, place for brunch/lunch. The food was amazing and the service was even better - Ginger took care of us well!

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    Tasha

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved our brunch, the food, the service and drinks were amazing. Loved the music selection as well, it was just a bit to loud for us to keep our chat going. (We were also a group of 5) I will be coming back. 👍🏻

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    MatthewC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time at Old School! We always make sure to go a few times a year to get the blueberry hill pancakes! Service was great, always packed and our server was very attentive to our needs. Thanks!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great service Great Burgers!!

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    MonicaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great service/quality food the vibe is always great

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    LauraL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

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    The music was too loud to have a conversation and the tables to close to each other. The noise of the music and other people talking makes it difficult to enjoy the experience.

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    Anat

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1

    We didn’t love our experience here. The food was pretty decent but the vibe was too much for us. Very loud! We had to raise our voices to hear each other and the waiter.

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    JessicaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

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    I thought it was this other brunch spot that looks very similar called “school” this spot is called old school it’s like the bootleg version the pancakes are not good. They were flat and very cold. The breakfast is just meh like you can save money and make better breakfast at home 100%

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