Dotty's

Restaurant · Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ·

Dotty's

Restaurant · Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ·

Mom and pop classics with amazing fries and comfort food

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1588 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3S6, Canada Get directions

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Dotty's - Review - Junction Triangle - Toronto - The Infatuation

"If your first reaction to tweezer-plated fussy plates is an eye roll, not a bite, Dotty’s is your place. This straightforward diner serves mom and pop classics with no twists necessary. No reservations either, so expect to wait up to 45 minutes. Start with the "cheese and crackers," a tangy scoop of farmhouse cheddar pimento cheese alongside a pile of Ritz crackers, good enough to atone for the sins of your childhood Lunchables. The oeufs mayonnaise, perfectly medium-boiled eggs covered in thinned-out aioli and crunchy mustard seeds, lands between picnic egg salad and deviled eggs. Finish with the not-smashed medium rare cheeseburger, crisp and melty, and don’t skip the fries, soaked overnight in a baking soda and vinegar solution for perfectly golden, thick-cut potatoes paired with malt vinegar aioli (and Heinz, of course)." - Erin Hershberg

https://www.theinfatuation.com/toronto/reviews/dottys

Dotty's

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Dotty's

Héctor G.

Google

The food was amazing! The menu is quite small, which makes it easy to order. They also have rotating specials that keep things fresh and interesting. Their ice cream is a real treat—I tried the mango flavor, and it didn’t disappoint. My only complaint is that we were seated inside and the AC was off. It got pretty warm with so many people around.

Peter C.

Google

Dotty’s is the perfect neighborhood comfort diner - Aside from serving the best French fries I’ve ever had, the service is top-notch and friendly, the bustling atmosphere is welcoming and all of the food is perfectly prepared. It’s elevated comfort/diner food that will just make you feel happy and glad you came in. The fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Caesar salad is stacked high and adorned with a perfect dressing, crispy croutons and a ton of salty cheese. The steak is simply seasoned and seared perfectly. The spicy chicken sandwich is like a blue plate special on steroids with a mild kick of heat and heaps of flavour. On our first visit we had the fish dish and cheeseburger - these represent the two extremes of what you can expect at Dotty’s: the fish is perfectly cooked and accompanied by an elegant sauce and served with inventive ways of preparing vegetables while the cheeseburger is about as simple as it gets yet there’s a sauce or condiment that makes it stand out amongst the sea of burgers out there. No matter what you order, you will get the best at Dotty’s

Marjolaine G

Google

Lovely restaurant with a patio in the summer. The quality of the food is so fresh and the service is really friendly. They kindly adapted their salmon avocado dish to make it vegan - it’s spicy and zingy. The garden salad is really nice and fresh. The fries are so good! I wish they had a more substantial vegan dish but I’m very appreciative at them adapting their menu for us. Overall, the food is fresh, light and delicious. Portions are a bit small but this place is gorgeous for an early dinner.

Nick F

Google

Dotty’s is an absolute gem! If you’re in the area I highly recommend making them a priority visit. The Menu is very simple in the best way. The food feels very cozy and comforting. Simple yet memorable. We got the Fish and Veg which was Trout for us though I think the fish rotates. The Dessert was the real star of the show. Mango Soft Serve with a Blackberry sauce. The atmosphere is very welcoming, staff is so friendly and helpful and the Patio is very nice. The bill was extremely affordable for the amount of food and beverages we had. Everything was positive and I will absolutely be coming back regularly.

Michelle K

Google

Amazing service and amazing food. Cocktails were delicious. We overindulged but it was well worth it. Happy to have been here and next time will likely order less but happy to have tried everything. The chef came out and chatted a bit too. Very cute atmosphere and perfect for a date night or catch-up with friends.

Becca K.

Google

3.5. Went back to Dotty’s last night and felt very differently from my last experience. The service was so unfriendly- and it really threw the whole vibe. I felt like our server knew she was being off (maybe having a bad day) and literally could not have seemed less interested in us/ annoyed. The hostess was nice, the chef who brought us some of our food was good but the rest of the service was such a miss and really soured the vibe. They took the “pina nolada” drink off the menu which was sad. And they told us they pre-batch the cocktails so they couldn’t make soemthing similar. Also wanted to have the tequila drink without mezcal and again they couldn’t accommodate. None of these things is a huge deal, but in addition to the unfriendly service it was annoying. Food was solid as usual. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Unfortunately will not be racing back because it felt so unfriendly :( 4.5. Loved our experience at Dotty’s! No reservations, but we walked in close to 8pm on Saturday night and were able to get a table. Be mindful you may have to park a bit of a walk away. Space is minimalist in vibe, but warm and vibrant. The cocktails and mocktails were absolutely amazing- loved the pina colada- am dreaming about it. The food was great - fun to share and try lots of things. Highlights were the the cod, the steak, and the fried squash with ricotta! The French fries came with a malt vinegar Mayo that was delicious. They change up their menu so it’s fun to visit seasonally and try out the various offerings. Bathrooms are on the lower level.

Erin S.

Google

Overall i enjoyed my experience. I know it’s supposed to be super laid back but I found the patio tables and chairs uncomfortable. Menu is small so if you’re picky it ain’t for u. Tried a bunch of things and my faves were the shrimp ceviche, crudo, and soft serve ice cream. Wished there was more to my other dishes but still satisfied with my experience :)

COPS

Google

This is such a magical place, everything you’d want in a cozy neighbourhood spot. Food is always impeccable, service is warm and kind. The team are so hospitable to our family every visit. If we could eat here every night we would! Dotty’s is truly one of the most special restaurants in Toronto, hands down.