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.

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.

came here for lunch as a large group, and the service was great! coffee refills every few minutes and water refills just as often. the server was very kind and gave us some recommendations for what is their favourite on the menu. the portions were generous and at a very decent price rate. location was great in toronto, and lots of attractions around the quesadilla was a great price point for the portion. fresh ingredients inside. chicken and bacon panini had a soft bread and juicy chicken inside. bacon on all the dishes was fresh made and not too greasy which was appreciated. the panini bread tasted fresh and not too crunchy or stale. the banquet burger had a nice sized patty and was enjoyable. spaghetti had a lot of sauce which was great to dip the garlic bread in at the end. the garlic bread was delicious and went well with the dish. chicken club on rye bread was very good. we added avocado and the amount of avocado was very much worth the 1.50$ extra. great overall. sweet potato fries upgrade for 3.45$ came with a good portion. overall sweet place to come to! thanks for having us!

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.

A classic, perfect breakfast at Fran's! This is exactly what you hope for when you're craving a hearty, no-nonsense start to your day. The photo says it all: giant, fluffy omelettes packed with fresh veggies, paired with a massive serving of those addictive, crispy home fries. The toast was perfectly done, and the entire meal was delicious and satisfying. The portions are incredibly generous, guaranteeing you won't leave hungry. Fran's is the quintessential diner experience—reliable, delicious, and a true Toronto institution. A perfect spot for a weekend brunch or a weekday pick-me-up!

I must say the portion of the food here is super worth your money especially on moments where you are super duper hungry. Food taste and quality is average, I’ve had much better chicken and waffles before. The waffles and pancakes are superb but the chicken is a let down for me. The staff were also nice.

Nice eatery near Eaton center in Downtown Toronto. Many choices for breakfast. Services are also good.