Old School - Toronto

4.7

1078 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Serving brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends. For group bookings larger than 8 or private events, please email info@oldschoolyyz.com.

Dinner is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with happy hour and nightly specials!

Home to the legendary Blueberry Hill Pancakes stack - 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
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
Area
Ossington
Cross Street
Dundas and Palmerston
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!
CA$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night for a featured menu item for 2! Indulge in our slow-cooked half-rack 'Baby Got Back' ribs, 8oz NY Striploin '8 Mile' steak, fries, apple & broccoli slaw, and a creamy mushroom sauce! Enjoy this date night special for $45 (+tax & gratuity).

Offers

HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 17:30 - 21:30
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!
50% off NEW Chicken Wings!
Multiple dates available
Thu - 17:30 - 21:30
Take 50% off our NEW chicken wings! Choose from honey garlic, buffalo, or BBQ (breaded or naked). Includes crudites & blue cheese dip. Half-off deal available for dinner on Thursday nights after 5:00PM.
Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!
Multiple dates available
Fri - 17:30 - 21:30
Take 50% off our NEW flatbreads! Choose from buffalo chicken or mushroom truffle. Half-off deal available for dinner on Friday nights after 5:00PM.

Popular dishes

Coconut Matcha BluesCA$13.95
Coconut matcha blueberry parfait made with coconut-flavoured yogurt, blueberry compote, matcha, gluten-free granola.
Abbacado ToastCA$17.95
Avocado Toast made with avocado, poached egg, heirloom cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, chia seeds
If You Caesar, Say Hello!CA$14.95
romaine, bacon, grana padano, croutons, caesar dressing

Sandwichville

In Da Club SandwichCA$20.95
Chicken club sandwich made with rosemary focaccia bun, herb-roasted chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Smokey Beefinson SandwichCA$21.95
Smoked beef sandwich made with baguette, smoked beef, dijon mayo, crispy onion, arugula, caramelised onion, pickled red onion
Bacon + Lettuce + TomatoCA$16.95
bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, texas toast, fries
Breakfast SandwichCA$17.95
croissant, arugula, egg, avocado, chipotle mayo, fries
The General's Fried ChickenCA$21.95
buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo hot sauce, broccoli & apple slaw, pickles, mayo, fries
Lobster Grilled CheeseCA$24.95
sauced lobster, egg bread, three-cheese blend, avocado, fries
The New School BurgerCA$21.95
Plant-based patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, vegan mayo, potato bun
The Old School BurgerCA$22.95
two beef patties, mushrooms, swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, os sauce, crispy onions, fries

The Old School Legend

Blueberry HillCA$20.95
fluffy buttermilk pancakes, housemade blueberry compote, bacon, brown sugar butter

OG Classics

Easy-E BreakfastCA$17.95
two scrambled eggs, roasted mushrooms, baked beans, turkey sausage or bacon, home fries
Benny & The Jets
eggs benedict, hollandaise, english muffin, mixed greens, home fries
- Smoked BeefCA$21.95
- Pulled PorkCA$18.95
- Peameal BaconCA$18.95
- Avocado (Veg)CA$18.95
- Fried ChickenCA$19.95
- Smoked SalmonCA$20.95
- LobsterCA$23.95
Return of the Mac & CheeseCA$17.95
homestyle skillet of mac & cheese, three-cheese blend, old school creamy bechamel
Finger Lickin' Chicken & WafflesCA$19.95
buttermilk fried chicken, tabasco honey, fluffy waffle
Pardon My French...ToastCA$19.95
egg bread, peanut butter, strawberry jam, buttered peanuts, strawberry compote, peanut butter chips

Old School Sides

BaconCA$5.95
Turkey SausageCA$5.95
FriesCA$4.95
Home FriesCA$5.95
Yam FriesCA$5.95
Truffle FriesCA$7.95
Baked BeansCA$3.95
Half AvocadoCA$3.95
Smoked SalmonCA$6.95
Side ToastCA$2.95
Gluten-Free ToastCA$3.50
2 Scrambled EggsCA$5.95
Multi-grain ToastCA$3.95
Fruit BowlCA$9.95

Substitutions

Sub Yam FriesCA$2.95
Sub Mixed GreensCA$2.95
Sub Caesar SaladCA$2.95
Sub Truffle FriesCA$3.95
Sub French Onion SoupCA$6.95

What 1,078 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Great for brunch
Toronto / Ontario
Comfort Food
Toronto
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Old School in Toronto is a vibrant brunch spot praised for its "great food" and "friendly staff." Signature dishes like the Blueberry Hill pancakes and Benny & the Jets Benedict are favorites. Despite occasional noise or wait times, the "excellent service," especially from staff like John, creates a memorable dining experience.

1,078 Reviews

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Vidhi
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Cleanliness could have been better for an overall great experience
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Henriques
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was absolutely amazing ! Made the experience even better - Food was top notch ! Not to mention the Mimosas ! Best brunch spot !
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Fahmida
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have all these crazy deals. The stuff was extremely nice and fun to be around. The environment is not chaotic and perfect for girls date or any date tbh. The line up was not crazy at all given the rush. We got our tables very fast even though I made reservations standing right there. 10/10 recommend
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Lisa
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous! Our server was so pleasant even though so busy! Blueberry pancakes amazing…other than not very hot and no bacon as advertised. Still can’t beat the price for great food and service. Coffee was delicious too!! Will definitely make the long trip again😀
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Rael
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Blueberry Hill pancake stack is always a good way to start the day. Bottomless coffee, my cup always remained full which was a blessing. The fried chicken is delicious! Service was great, love this place! Highly recommend!!
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Michelle
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
First time trying. Ordered kids cheeseburger, chicken and waffle, and blt (throwback pricing special). For the price, the BLT was a good deal while on special. The chicken and waffle was pricy for what you get, its a fairly thick waffle but comes with maybe 2 small pieces of chicken. Kids cheeseburger is what you'd expect, nothing extraordinary. The service was lacking - we walked in and no one was in the front of the restaurant and once we were seated and ordered the staff just hung out back. Wouldn't return.
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Daniella
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
People have suggested I try Old School for years, and honestly, i regret taking this long to try it. I made a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday brunch and we both loved it. It was so busy in there there were people waiting when we got there and even more waiting when we were leaving, and yet they were still able to seat us promptly at our reservation time. The portion sizes were great, the taste and the temperature of the food were both on point. The music was right up our alley/ The entire experience was great. We'll definitely be returning.
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Karen
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
John was an excellent and attentive waiter. I had a stack of delicious pancakes. The food tasted as good as it looked in the pictures!! Honestly, I am happy we made a reservation for Brunch on Sunday there was a line up out the door when we left. You won't be disappointed.
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Reyanna
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was phenomenal and the 4.95 specials are so appreciated right now with all the financial hardships people are going through. We also had a young baby with us and the service workers were so helpful and engaging with him, rather than making us feel like a burden for having a child with us. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back!
Old School - TorontoResponded on 23 January 2025
Hi Reyanna, thank you for coming and leaving a wonderful review! We can't wait to have you back!
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Kobe
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Was a nice spot, gets really busy and noisy fast. Tight seating arrangement. Food was great. Our server was phenomenal.
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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 4.7 stars by 1078 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas and Palmerston
Area
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
Price
CAN$30 and under
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Old School - Toronto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!

HAPPY HOUR!

50% off NEW Chicken Wings!

Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!

Blueberry Hill

Sub Yam Fries

Finger Lickin' Chicken & Waffles

Lighter Fare

Coconut Matcha BluesCA$13.95

Abbacado ToastCA$17.95

If You Caesar, Say Hello!CA$14.95

Sandwichville

In Da Club SandwichCA$20.95

Smokey Beefinson SandwichCA$21.95

Bacon + Lettuce + TomatoCA$16.95

Breakfast SandwichCA$17.95

The General's Fried ChickenCA$21.95

Lobster Grilled CheeseCA$24.95

The New School BurgerCA$21.95

The Old School BurgerCA$22.95

The Old School Legend

Blueberry HillCA$20.95

OG Classics

Easy-E BreakfastCA$17.95

Benny & The Jets

Return of the Mac & CheeseCA$17.95

Finger Lickin' Chicken & WafflesCA$19.95

Pardon My French...ToastCA$19.95

Old School Sides

BaconCA$5.95

Turkey SausageCA$5.95

FriesCA$4.95

Home FriesCA$5.95

Yam FriesCA$5.95

Truffle FriesCA$7.95

Baked BeansCA$3.95

Half AvocadoCA$3.95

Smoked SalmonCA$6.95

Side ToastCA$2.95

Gluten-Free ToastCA$3.50

2 Scrambled EggsCA$5.95

Multi-grain ToastCA$3.95

Fruit BowlCA$9.95

Substitutions

Sub Yam FriesCA$2.95

Sub Mixed GreensCA$2.95

Sub Caesar SaladCA$2.95

Sub Truffle FriesCA$3.95

Sub French Onion SoupCA$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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

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Order delivery or takeout

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