Good traditional breakfast, served with a smile.

Could have done with more maple syrup for the pancakes and not the cheapest, but enjoyed it

We recently visited George Street Diner, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish.

The food was incredible — everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and clearly made with care. The highlight of the meal was the curry poutine, which was honestly the best poutine I’ve ever had. It was such a unique and special twist on a classic dish, perfectly balanced and packed with flavor. It’s something I’d go back for again and again.

The service was just as impressive as the food. Our server, Liz, was extremely friendly, warm, and genuinely pleasant to talk to. She made us feel welcome and added to the overall positive vibe of the place.

Overall, amazing food, amazing service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend — this is definitely a spot we’ll be returning to.

Came for brunch with a friend & it was really busy → there was a long wait time. Service is quick though & portions are really filling. I enjoyed our meal but i wasn’t too much of a fan of the bacon. Overall food was pretty standard, pancakes were really good, and service was also great.

Cody and relaxed atmosphere with very pleasant staff. A big plate where all the ingredients taste great - certainly a fulfilling meal for most hungry guests.

We surely come back next time in Toronto.

My wife and I we're looking for a diner to have a great burger. We found the perfect little gem! Service was fast and friendly. Food was fantastic! Denny the manager on duty was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good breakfast or lunch place.

Classic diner foodfare. Food was decent, about what you’d expect. It was served quickly after ordering. Very fairly portioned for price. I particularly really loved the pancakes we ordered (got the banana and chocolate) - it had banana and chocolate embedded into the pancakes itself, so even without syrup each bite was tasty.

The best of this diner was the staff and ambiance. It’s a small space, but seating itself wasn’t too uncomfortable. Staff was friendly and the restaurant felt homely. The day we went they had a great playlist on, and the staff was jamming out here and there - such a vibe!

Overall, would come back!

One of my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Toronto!

Their food is simple but tastes super duper delicious. The Irish soda bread is unique, tastes great and nice texture. Love to come here, makes me feel like home. Don't forget to try fresh squeezed orange juice! Lovely 🥰

All the staff are amazing and friendly.

They might have a line up on the weekend but trust me, it's worth it!

Delicious!

Love the look of this diner, the food was great, the coffee was awesome, and our waitress was fun!

Every seat has a great view of the entire diner and the busy street outside.

The old school look is too cool and the food matched the ambiance. Good down to earth food with good portions.

We love hearing about the history of the owner. The Irish and Jewish inspired dishes were unexpected but truly enjoyed!! We had the Club Sandwich, the Challah bread was awesome tasting!

Really enjoyed my brunch at the George Street Diner. The atmosphere is great, an old fashioned diner. I had the Ultimate Irish Breakfast, it’s filling! The Irish Soda Bread? So-delicious!! Really dense, but great for sopping up my over easy eggs, the yolks were a bright yellow, so great! The bacon was great, but it was “rashioned”, give another slice! The he sausage link were good, not great. The beans were tasty and the seared tomato was a nice touch. Friendly service, maybe not the quickest, but solid overall.

Long line up but food is so worth! I love this atmosphere too because it’s giving old school diner.

The Irish breakfasts is a must get - it’s comfort food and they load up your plate.

Nice old timey diner. The breakfast was delicious. Our greeter was excellent ! Service was fast and the plate was FULL ! Thank you so much

Really wanted to try the Irish breakfast and found this place so I decided to try it out. I ordered the ultimate breakfast and had everything you would want for breakfast. Absolutely amazing and servers were very attentive. 10/10 recommend!

Great spot for a brunch and food was simply fresh, delicious, and amazing! We went here on a Saturday so be prepared to wait a long time. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The place is small so they also provide outdoor seating. The area is in a quiet location and away from the other busy streets. Only gave a 4-star because of the long wait. Overall would recommend this place to everyone!

Food was SO good! So so good, we came back twice.
Pancakes were super fluffy and buttermilk deliciousness. The Quinn that comes with it is the perfect touch! Their fries are home made and pressed; perfectly seasoned— to the point you don’t even need ketchup.

Service was great! Everyone was super friendly and attentive. Who doesn’t love a local diner? Can’t wait to come back! They’re also open until 9pm Wed-Fri, so check them out :)

Quaint diner with an occasional line up.

Quick service, but also resulted in us being brought to a dirty table that they rushed cleaned to a subpar standard in front of us. There was still syrup stuck on the table and the sauces were hiding a nasty used napkin. We had several servers, so they seem to work as a team to get more done.

The booths are cute and cozy. Four regular humans could squeeze in comfortably enough. The bathroom is downstairs. They do have one table that perhaps a wheelchair user could make use of, but I'm not sure the space is wide enough to accommodate (plus no toilet).

The food was tasty and on point for a diner, but nothing extraordinary. It'll hit the spot. Large portions. The coffee was good.

They also sell a few random British candies.

It's not a destination point for me, but I'd go back if I was in the area.

Thanks to the cheerful atmosphere and the friendly, energetic lady working there, my tiring Saturday afternoon was starting to feel a bit better. But then a male staff member completely ruined the experience. He asked if I was done eating, then immediately took my tray and threw everything straight into the trash. It felt incredibly disrespectful. There was no one waiting for a table, and it wasn’t even that busy — so why rush to take my tray and toss it like garbage? It made me feel like what I just ate was trash too. (The food was not good anyway tbh)

Excellent diner. Had fish and chips at lunch, delicious. Kinda busy but to be expected for lunch time. Awesome diner experience with booths and counter seating. Great service, quick and attentive. Would recommend.

Beautiful diner with vintage retro feel. There are tons of little toys and figurines stacked on the windowsill which makes this diner very family friendly. I ordered the Irish breakfast and those beans and soda bread were something else. The soda bread kind of reminded me of a muffin in a bread and it was extremely moist. I've never had bread like it. The beans were flavorful and I loved the side of mushrooms. The eggs were cooked perfectly.

George Street Diner is like eating inside a relic or museum and I hope they continue to preserve it as is!

A Toronto institution, and one of the very best! If you love diners, George St Diner is the spot. The nicest people and such great food. That Irish soda bread is amazing, definitely try the Full Irish Breakfast.

I really enjoyed George Street Diner. The food was very good, even though I’m not a big diner food guy, and despite it’s tastiness it actually wasn’t the highlight of my time here. The highlight, in my opinion is two things: the outstanding service, and the amazing atmosphere. I came with a buddy and as soon as we walked through the door we were greeted by a friendly host who joked with us and made conversation. This friendliness continued with our great attentive waitress and finally with the woman serving us coffees making sure our cups were never empty. They all joked and talked to us asking us about our plans for the day, as well as giving us their takes on St. Patty’s day. The atmosphere of the place didnt disappoint either, a homey and movie-esque diner that you don’t see too often in Toronto these days. As my friend and I talked and ate, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a certain famous scene of two friends sitting in a diner for breakfast. Anyways, to keep long review long, I enjoyed GSD and recommend you try it too!

Not a legendary stop for breakfast in old Toronto. Hole in the wall and not in a classical way. Food overdone and not too tasty.

The food and service here is brilliant. Make sure to have their fresh orange juice, too, it's so good! While this diner is a fair bit more expensive than others in the area, the service is really friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast food. Would gladly recommend and visit again.