Old School - Toronto

Name: Old School - Toronto
Address: 800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1V1
Telephone: (416) 815-8790
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

809 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

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Dinner is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Happy Hour and nightly specials!

Serving Brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends.

We offer a fresh perspective on the classic neighbourhood eatery, throwing back to a simpler, more wholesome time when eating out was fun, approachable and most importantly, accessible. It brings patrons back to the mid-twentieth century – an era defined by a feel-good, optimistic mentality that influenced popular culture and food. Think Leave it to Beaver, Superbad, and Saved By The Bell came together in the most epic way possible.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 815-8790

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 815-8790
Website
http://www.oldschoolyyz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Anant Kulkarni

Location
800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Cross Street
Dundas and Palmerston
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us every Thursday and Friday night between 5pm-7pm for HAPPY HOUR! We have $5 bar rail, $6 bottles and cans & $7 draught beer! Start your weekend a little bit early with us and our genuine classics & new additions on our dinner menu!
Mid Week Brunch Specials!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,Thu - 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Looking for a quick lunch during the week? We've got you covered. Join us and try our new mid week specials offerings, each comes with bottomless drip coffee or tea. Try our bacon or avocado breakfast sandwich on a freshly baked croissant, BLT, Smokey Porkinson or a veggie easy-e breakfast.
Weeknight 3 Course Prix Fixe for $35
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us on Thursday and Friday nights for our amazing 3 course prix fixe menu for $35! Enjoy our Caesar salad, 8oz NY Striplion Steak with fries and a creamy mushroom sauce with a Chocoalte Hazelnut Tart or Cheesecake for dessert. Tax and tip are not included. (Please note, this menu is subject to change.)

Popular dishes

If You Caesar, Say Hello!$14.95
romaine, bacon, grana padano, croutons, housemade dressing
Fiesta Salad$16.95
spring mix, corn & bean salsa, avocado, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, nut & fruit blend, chia seed dressing
Blueberry Parfait$13.95
greek yogurt, gluten free granola, blueberry compote
Baked Goods Basket$13.95
a selection of 4 sweet and savoury freshly baked goods

Sandwichville

Add Half Avocado $3.95; Add Fried Egg $3.50; substitute gluten free bun $1.95

The Old School Burger$22.95
two beef patties, mushrooms, swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, MAC sauce, crispy onions, hand-cut fries
Notorious B.I.G. Mac Burger$21.95
two beef patties, cheddar cheese, pickles, Old School mac sauce, hand-cut fries
Toronto Cuban Melt$17.95
peameal, american cheese, grainy mustard, bacon, pickles, hand-cut fries
The General's Fried Chicken$21.95
buttermilk fried chicken, Buffalo hot sauce, Coleslaw, pickles, mayo, hand-cut fries
Smokey Porkinson Grilled Cheese$16.95
sweet and spicy pulled pork, cheddar, hand-cut fries
Bacon + Lettuce + Tomato$15.95
lettuce, tomato, bacon, chipotle mayo, texas toast, hand-cut fries

Blueberry Hill

Blueberry Hill (The Old School Legend)$19.95
fluffy buttermilk pancakes, housemade blueberry compote, bacon, brown sugar butter

OG Classics

Easy-E Breakfast$16.95
2 scrambled eggs, roasted mushrooms, baked beans, turkey sausage or bacon, homefries
Benny & the Jets
eggs benedict, hollandaise, english muffin, mixed greens, homefries
- Fried Chicken$18.95
- Peameal Bacon$18.95
- Smoked Salmon$20.95
- Pulled Pork$18.95
- Avocado$18.95
- Lobster$23.95
Return of the Mac & Cheese$16.95
homestyle skillet of mac & cheese, three cheese blend, Old School creamy bechamel
Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles$19.95
buttermilk fried chicken, tabasco honey, fluffy scallion waffle
Pardon My French, Toast$19.95
egg bread, peanut butter, strawberry jam, buttered peanuts, strawberry compote, peanut butter chips

Old School Sides

Bacon$5.95
Turkey Sausage$5.95
Hand-Cut Fries$4.95
Home Fries$4.95
2 Scrambled Eggs$5.95
Baked Beans$3.95
Half Avocado$3.95
Smoked Salmon$6.95
Side Toast$2.95
Gluten Free Toast$3.50

What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for brunch
Toronto
Great for brunch

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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food tasted good but chicken was dry, waffle was average, home fries were crispy pellets, eggs were decent, bacon was good and the baked beans were awesome. Super average. Boy bad at all but prob wouldn't recommend to someone else
VS
VanessaS
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was lukewarm and service was slow. I got the fried chicken Benny. The fried chicken was dry and a very small amount of hollandaise.
L
London
Palm Springs
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous vibe with yummy food, what a great combination!! Will be back soon! Highly recommend!!
AB
AndrewB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food, good music and it’s definitely a cool place. Prices were reasonable too.
FR
FrancesR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for Mother's Day brunch. The food was delishes and came fast. Our server was amazing. So friendly and inviting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience4
Patio is great Food is no good Service is good and friendly Ambiance is good and that’s why we went there’s
K
Kevin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great location with good food, thoroughly enjoyed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great first experience! The food we ordered the Benny salmon and burger, was succulent 😀
DJ
DanaJ
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Great staff, cocktails, and food. Mac & Cheese with fried chicken is the one.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wanted to try the blueberry pancakes Delicious! Waitress was good Very quiet because it was early
VP
VaishaliP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
Did not like the place it’s very small , the food is not up the hype. It’s not worth it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time ! Love their brunch, the service was amazing.
J
Joesme
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here for the first time on Sunday. I had the egg benedict with fried chicken and honestly it was amazing! The place itself is really cute as well. I would definitely come back again.
K
Keenee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was my first time there, we waited 15 min in line for a table but we had a reservation. The place was soo busy and the tables layout was not good. When cited if someone passes in between tables, they could push you. On top of that, there was a hair strand in my food and we ask to change the plate, they said that they didn't see anything hair. No excuses were made. The salt and pepper on our table was cover with dried stain. Our table was definitely not cleaned properly.
PB
PureBliss
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always great to go Old School, which is why my friends come great distances to meet there.
LS
LoneeS
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was good! Experience was good! Would go back for sure!
TG
TGold
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute spot! We enjoyed brunch!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great comfort food with quality ingredients. Menu has a mix of savoury and sweet options, often these are combined together on a single dish. It works!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ginger our server was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The ambiance and scenery is cute and friendly for everyone Overall experience 10 out of 10 !
PL
PelletierLP
Montreal
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
great spot, great food. Service is quick and attentionate
LS
LisaS
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food was not the greatest but staff were amazing.
l
l2h2
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch date with my husband. Everything was fabulous, nice ambience, great service and delicious food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious, service was amazing and fast
L
Laura
Edmonton
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, and drinks were great! Definitely recommend making a reservation - super glad we did as it was packed outside as we were leaving.
C
Callen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome vibes both inside and on the patio. Super friendly and helpful server, even though they got quite busy after 10am on a Sunday. Food and drink were both excellent, would definitely go back and recommend to anyone for brunch (but book a table if you're going after 10, the line up was crazy when we left).
O
Osaka
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everyone was so nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back again and again.
A
April
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always! Brunch never fails!
ND
NatalieD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
The server wasn't very friendly or chipper and there were multiple cockroaches - nobody made an apology or acknowledged the situation which I was thoroughly disappointed with.
JM
JamieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The meal was excellent my wife had fish and chips. I had a strip loin done to perfection with a beautiful mushroom sauce together with fresh vegetables The price was very reasonable. A good night out
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Great drinks, food and the service was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good attention, perfect spot for family and friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yvonne was excellent and attentive. Her food recommendations were excellent.
JL
JuliaL
Montreal
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good!! The brunch was amazing and the staff too! I recommend.
SL
SamanthaL
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great! Will definitely be returning. We had a great time.
SG
ShreyaG
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
A great place for a weekend brunch. Definitely try their burgers.
MH
MichelleH
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food and service. In the cooler weather the heated patio is not just covered, but completely enclosed, so there may not be any more ventilation compared to eating indoors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pancakes are really good and server was very nice!!
TA
TifeA
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was great, food was mid but not bad. Nice spot for inexpensive Sunday brunch
PA
PrinA
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time eating at Old School and i had a wonderful time. I came with my friend to celebrate her birthday and we were very impressed. We loved the ambience and the food was delicious. I had the famous blueberry pancakes and my friend had the mac and cheese with pulled pork. Our server was awesome! Super friendly, I wish i got his name. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
G
Goodeats
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best blueberry pancakes and chicken and waffles. The spicy Caesar is good too.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Old School - Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and 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 809 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 77 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 815-8790

Other options

800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas and Palmerston
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anant Kulkarni
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.oldschoolyyz.com/
Phone number
(416) 815-8790

Old School - Toronto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

HAPPY HOUR!

Mid Week Brunch Specials!

Weeknight 3 Course Prix Fixe for $35

Chicken Tenders

Sub Yam Fries

Blueberry Parfait

Lighter Fare

If You Caesar, Say Hello!$14.95

Fiesta Salad$16.95

Blueberry Parfait$13.95

Baked Goods Basket$13.95

Sandwichville

The Old School Burger$22.95

Notorious B.I.G. Mac Burger$21.95

Toronto Cuban Melt$17.95

The General's Fried Chicken$21.95

Smokey Porkinson Grilled Cheese$16.95

Bacon + Lettuce + Tomato$15.95

Blueberry Hill

Blueberry Hill (The Old School Legend)$19.95

OG Classics

Easy-E Breakfast$16.95

Benny & the Jets

Return of the Mac & Cheese$16.95

Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles$19.95

Pardon My French, Toast$19.95

Old School Sides

Bacon$5.95

Turkey Sausage$5.95

Hand-Cut Fries$4.95

Home Fries$4.95

2 Scrambled Eggs$5.95

Baked Beans$3.95

Half Avocado$3.95

Smoked Salmon$6.95

Side Toast$2.95

Gluten Free Toast$3.50

Featured Items

Sub Yam Fries$1.50

Sub Mixed Greens$2.95

Sub Caesar Salad$2.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Old School - Toronto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Old School - Toronto restaurant rated?

Is Old School - Toronto currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information