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

563 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 815-8790

Delivery

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

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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

Saturday Date Night Meal for 2!
Multiple dates available
Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us on Saturday nights for a new featured menu item for 2! Indulge in our slow cooked 1/2 rack baby back ribs, 8oz NY Striplion steak cooked to your liking, hand-cut fries, apple and broccoli slaw and a creamy mushroom sauce! Enjoy this date night special for $45, tax and tip not included.
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.)
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!

Popular dishes

If You Caesar, Say Hello!$14.95
romaine, bacon, grana padano, croutons, housemade dressing
Sir Mixed Greens Alot$14.95
spring mix, goat cheese, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, dried cherries, house lemon viniagrette
Fiesta Salad$16.95
spring mix, corn & bean salsa, avocado, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, nut & seed 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

Notorious B.I.G. Mac Burger$21.95
two beef patties, cheese, pickles, Old School mac sauce, Martin's potato roll, 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, Martin's potato roll, hand-cut fries
Smokey Porkinson$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$19.95
- Peameal Bacon$18.95
- Smoked Salmon$21.95
- Pulled Pork$18.95
- Avocado$18.95
- Lobster$23.95
Return of the Mac & Cheese$16.95
homestyle skillet of mac & cheese, aged cheddar Old School creamy bechamel
Finger Lickin Chicken & Waffles$19.95
buttermilk fried chicken, tabasco honey, fluffy scallion waffle
My Name's French, Toast$18.95
egg toast, strawberry compote, housemade whip, candied pecans

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 563 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

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Brunch
Toronto
Brunch
Toronto
Comfort Food

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Tanya
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! This is my second time here and it was even better than the last. Server was amazing, food took awhile but that’s ok considering it came out tasting so fresh. Will definitely be coming back for a third time
CA
CAMILLE
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience2
I know my grades are harsh but we expected much better... I had the perfect yogurt with Greek yogurt and granola but where was the granola...it was barely there... Then the basket of 4 pastries of the day dry as stone ... not fresh at all of the day .... very unfortunate
SH
SydneyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food! Coffee was great. Blueberry pancakes even better
l
lisap
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy pancakes and bacon
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Jalapeño margarita was good
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ginger is the one of the best waitress there the food is fantastic. One of the best ways to enjoy a good brunch.
S
Sharm
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. The ambiance was excellent.
K
Kitkatnat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great company, great service and good food. Will definitely return for either the patio or inside.
AB
AnikB
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
John is the ULTIMATE server! Attention to detail & outstanding customer service.
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Troubadour
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day breakfast excellent waiter service and food best location and reasonably priced highly Rd recommended and will keep coming back.
TD
TaylorD
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Very nice experience at Old school for a group of 6 people, seating was perfect, food was delicious, ambience was nice! Service was excellent, we ordered the mimosa bottle service (our waiter encouraged us to let them pour it without giving us the bottle) and we felt like we got ripped off as we ordered another round and definitely got more champagne in our mimosas when we poured it ourselves.
DL
DerronL
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Jacqueline was our server! Best server I’ve had in all my visits. She was friendly and polite and told us about the 20% savings on our bill because we were attending the Jays game! Heads up, if you stop in before a game and have proof you're attending a Jays game, you will get the discount off your bill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bday lunch was great !!
Y
Yummers
Toronto
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Music was very loud. But food ambiance were good. I'd go back.
DM
DebbieM
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had the blueberry hill which was huge. Pretty good but it wasn’t warm enough.
NO
NatalieO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy food and friendly service. First experience there and will be returning
H
Hana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food was great, and so was the waitstaff. Unfortunately the music got a little too loud for comfort at some points, but we let our server know and it got quieter. Overall good experience :)
P
Phil
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was very good, could have come a bit faster. The place was super energetic and fun, and our waitress was super personable! Overall really good experience
m
malet
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
friendly staff, nice presentation and big serving of food, great location
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service1ambience4
The place and food was good. However the place isn’t really family friendly. Poor behaviour towards kids doing kid things was definitely outstanding, specially coming from the “manager/ supervisor”. I wouldn’t recommend it to other families with kids.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Music was too loud. Eggs scrambled were barely warm. Not hot.
B
Brunch
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great vibes for Sunday afternoon brunch.
J
Jody
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was great, great vibe, our server was lovely but very busy- had to wait a bit but totally worth it!
A
Annie
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Pancakes are very good : the portion is big !! I would recommended, if you have a small appetite: share this plate with your kid or your partner. Benedict eggs are delicious and the portion is reasonable.
C
Constantine
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice vibes and interesting menu. Service was excellent! The food portions, however, don’t match the price…
n
noram
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic experience. I looked them up online, searching for a great outdoor breakfast place to take my parents. They're picky about food these days, so it was amazing when they had not a single critique about anything. Also, the staff were very friendly and accomodating when we needed to change to an indoor table due to the heat that day. If you're wanting one of the best meals in Toronto on one of the best patios, this is place to go.
m
maggiemorrisonmusic
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Brunch with family. Fantastic service and yummy food. We will be back!
TA
TamiA
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place inside or out. Delicious food, chicken & waffles are a must!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good as always
AV
AnishaV
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great brunch spot, and good vibes. Patio is lovely in the summertime.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The fried chicken was overcooked and dry, the ribs were so hard I couldn’t even cut through them I didn’t eat them.. the food was super disappointing and if you want chicken and waffles or any type of comfort food this isn’t worth it definitely didn’t hit the spot haha
JG
JodieG
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
The food we had was good but nothing amazing, I got the famous pancakes and was expecting more bacon. Our server rushed us out in about 35-40 minutes even though we had the table for 1.5 hours.
A
Amanda
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always fabulous and our server, Ginger, is the BEST! I request her every time I come to Old School, she is fabulous and makes the experience even better.
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lorraine
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a delicious brunch spot! Glad to have a brunch spot that takes reservations; otherwise the lines can be pretty long (if you're lucky to not get turned away). The blueberry hill pancakes are what they're known for - for good reason. The pancakes are fluffy and perfectly textured. The blueberry preserve is the perfect amount of sweet, fresh and tasty - dont' even need the syrup they offer on the side to sweeten it up! The maple butter on top is the best part. What a feast. The E'Z breakfast is well-portioned; fluffy scrambled eggs with some quality cooked home fries. Service was excellent: coffee was never empty, and my matcha latte was foamy and not too sweet. Would love to try their non-brunch menu some time! Huge patio outdoor seating space with fun cushions and decor. In colder weather, they offered blankets as well. Inside space looked nice as well; windows all open making for good circulation.
ST
ShannahT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiters were phenomenal and the French toast was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great experience for Sunday brunch! Make sure to make a reservation cause they are very very busy! Overall will come back again one day
A
Aggs
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent, as always! We sat on the patio, very close to the other tables. There was one person talking very loud the whole time(at 10:30am) which made it difficult to have conversations all around her.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Server was amazing. The food was great. The atmosphere was incredible, so much fun with family or without!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and experience!
SC
SaCh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
It was very busy and it took 30 mins for the server to get us our menu and serve us water and another 30 mins to take our order.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

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 563 OpenTable diners.