Fran's Restaurant

I tried breakfast at Fran’s today and it was a really nice experience overall. The food was good, and the whole place has a warm nostalgic vibe. It was quite busy, so the service felt a bit fast-paced, but the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. The portions were generous, and the breakfast itself was satisfying. It’s definitely one of those spots worth trying at least once for the nostalgia and unique diner feel. I’m glad I experienced it — a classic place that gives you a little taste of Toronto’s history..

I have visited their College location numerous times over the last four decades, so I was excited to visit this one. It was larger than I expected. It was quite busy which makes sense being next to the hospital and near the Eaton Centre. Our server, Keegan, was attentive and our food was delivered quickly. Everything was fresh and tasty. It was good food at a good price.

I typically love a good diner experience. Unfortunately the food fell short for us. If you're going to Fran's, especially this location, stick to the breakfast. We had the lunch here and it was mediocre at best. Kids burger was dry, the Sheppard's pie had no taste, and the Ruben sandwich was way too salty (needed lots of water!) The service/server was excellent though and was a highlight of this meal.

Popped in after our show because I've heard so many things about this place. It wasn't over busy so we were seated right away. The atmosphere was good, relaxed and down to earth. Our waitress was good 👍🏾 friendly. The service was pretty quick foe our food. My friend ordered a plain burger and asked for a salad on the side as she cannot eat potatoes. That was a 3.75 uncharge. I ordered the chicken and waffle 🧇 and I have to say I was extremely disappointed 😞 The chicken should've been called batter with a hint of chicken and it's supposed to be spicy......still looking for the taste of spice anywhere. The waffle was pretty thin. I spent more time stripping the batter down because it was all dough. My plate was picked up with a side of batter. We ordered a slice of the colossal carrot cake and again super disappointed. The thinnest slice of cake, the price point for the cake is not worth it. My friend and I thought it would be a big enough slice to share. Nope. My friend liked her burger (she's on a special diet so she is limited in what she can eat) but my entire meal left me unfulfilled and eating when I came home later on.

Great place to eat before going to the theatre. It’s on the same block as the theater. They have a lot of dishes on the menu both for meat and vegetarian. They do an all day breakfast sandwich, sandwiches, and burgers. And they have weekly specials. Large seating area.

Great food and big portions to be fair. The price is a little bit high but overall it’s worth the price. Good for a late brunch

Grabbed a bite to eat before catching a show at Mirvish. Beet salad was fresh and delish and the Reuben was fine too with crispy fries.

I don’t understand why this place is always packed. We ordered Philly Sandwich and Montreal Benedict and they were both terrible. The sandwich was tasteless, with absolutely no salt. The egg in Benedict was overcooked and the hollandaise sauce was tasteless and too little.