The Ace

It’s been 5 years since I last dined at The Ace and I’m glad to see that their stellar reputation and their food is as delicious as I remembered! I brought my family from Czechia to dinner and they said their chicken dinner & burgers were by far the best meal they had while visiting Toronto! I’ll have to come back soon 🤍

I’ve been wanting to try The Ace ever since it was taken over by the new owners a few years ago. It’s since landed a spot on the Michelin Guide which, while highly subjective in my opinion, is still a notable acknowledgment and great for visibility. We came as a party of four for Saturday brunch with a reservation, arriving early enough to be the very first guests seated. While we were seated promptly, the welcome from our server left much to be desired—curt, disengaged, and leaning toward unpleasant throughout the entire experience. We ordered coffees and our mains. I had the hummus bowl with duck confit and mushrooms. Unfortunately, the hummus had the texture of mushy cornmeal, the duck confit was extremely salty and sinewy, no sign of any mushrooms, and the toast was so hard it actually cut the roof of my mouth. The poached eggs were the saving grace of the dish. The other three dishes—Avocado Benny, Bacon and Guacamole Benny, and Huevos Rancheros—were visually beautiful, but everyone commented on how salty their food was as well, so at least it wasn’t just my plate. The service, however, was what sealed the experience for me. Our server carried an air that we should feel privileged to be dining there—no smiles, no thank-yous, and even when we helped him by stacking our plates, there was no acknowledgment. When we paid the bill, he simply took the money and walked off without a word. Very odd, very off-putting. We were also one of the first tables of the day, so it’s not like he was tired from working all day. For me, that combination of underwhelming food and dismissive service makes this a one-and-done. I know there are off days for everyone, but I will have to think really hard before returning.

Happy to have this place discovered!! Cozy ambience. Lots of people. Friendly staff. Amazing brunch! Every dish was great - especially their french toast and huevos ranchoes. Texture, flavour, plating, all very balanced. Definitely will go again.

The Ace: A restored diner in Toronto’s Roncy neighborhood serving comfort food classics and snacks. The girlies and I visited this restaurant for dinner yesterday evening, and were absolutely thrilled with the experience. The cocktails were very good, served in different glasses to add to the charm of the restaurant. The food, just wow. We ordered the carrots, steak tartare, and cucumber crab salad to start - each delicious and unique. We finished with the halibut and the mushroom entree which were the stars of the show for sure. The mushroom was unlike anything I have ever had before, packed with flavour. All tied together beautifully with a chilled red wine. An absolute must visit for all. And their menu changes often so go once, then go again and again and again.

Love this place! We are lucky to live down the street and come here often. Comfortable ambiance, amazing cocktails, servers, bartenders, and all kitchen staff are caring and take pride in their work and food. Excellent selection of both veg and non veg dishes. Excel at both brunch and dinner. Love the seasonal rotating menu, special brunch omelette features, and unique cocktails.

This was my first time having brunch here, and it was a great experience. I ordered the duck confit and king oyster mushroom toast, which was delicious, and I’d definitely like to try other brunch items next time. I also had a cappuccino, which was excellent. The staff were friendly, and the service was quick.

Mind blowingly amazing. Very fair pricing, came here for our anniversary and had a truly amazing experience. The hangar steak was absolutely delicious, the roasted chicken was packed with flavour, the drinks were inventive and tasty as can be. everything was made with going above and beyond. Service was great, staff were kind and operated like a family, it was great to see. Will be back soon!

Generous portions and great flavours. I would recommend getting the French toast as a side, much cheaper and you still get all the toppings. The full size was a lot

The Ace Toronto is one of the rare find Michelin brunch spot in Toronto. Highly recommend for reservation in order to get the table seats, or else expect bar seats. We walked in at 2pm, and still wait for 15-20 mins before we got seated. Ordered the duck confit sourdough, daily salmon omelette, and finish off with small portion French toast. All the brunch comes with either salad or potatoes or a mix of both. The omelette portion is huge, but with small portion of salmon and stuff with few large potatoes. Duck confit sourdough with two poach eggs is good, but not to the point of Wow factor. The French toast is the best of all, with berries sauce and pistachio cream. This brunch spot definitely better than lots of brunch spot in Toronto, but don't go there with high hopes.

I saw this place come up on TikTok and generally I'm a little skeptical of hyped places but we were in the area and I thought to give it a go. We walked in for brunch at 1130am and it was full. The only seats they could offer us were at the bar. The space is quaint, long, narrow but small so no room for large bulky winter jackets. Sitting at the bar was a bit uncomfortable with tiny hooks at the bottom for bags. Thankfully after we ordered there was a table behind us that finished up so we asked to be moved to the 2 person booth. So clutch! The staff here were super accommodating and very friendly. We did note that the menu prices were steeper than most brunch places. Each dish averaged $23-25 dollars per plate. And add ons averaged $8 (eg. Extra bacon would cost you $8) We decided to order the duck confit and king oyster mushroom toast with a side of mixed greens and the ace Benny with a side of patatas Bravas aka home style potatoes. Both dishes tasted amazing. The poached eggs were runny and perfectly cooked. I love oyster mushrooms so having that with the duck was a nice touch compared to regular cremini mushrooms. The vehicle in which both dishes were plated on aka the sourdough toast was probably the star of both dishes. It was perfectly toasted and had the griddle taste ... ugh so good. The duck confit could be a tiny bit more seasoned but the ace Benny was perfectly seasoned and balanced. The side dishes were both just ok which then really played up how the focus of the dish should have been the Benny and toast. Overall, I'm a sucker for brunch and this place ranks top for the brunch spots I've been to downtown. The food, music, and the staff were 10/10. After our visit we found out this place was named a bib gourmand for the Michelin star ranking. Everything now makes sense. Anyway, 100% would recommend if you're in the Roncy's. Just not with a large group cause you might have issues with seating. Ps. Whoever is in charge of the music playlist here needs a raise. 10/10

Great experience. Staff was awesome. Shout out to Archie. Food was excellent. Highly recommend.

This place is legendary. It feels like it's been here forever, got props from michelin, always been super busy. I finally found time to make it down recently and I can't get enough. The place is retro, super smoothly run, awesome service, and a simple beautiful menu. Get a side of the french toast to have your life changed. It's awesome. Get ready for a decent line up but it's not that bad(check out the store next door while you wait... it's got some cool/hilarious stuff).

Did not dine here, but was looking forward to trying the brunch at The Ace. We got to the restaurant 15 minutes after opening, and when the hostess got to us she asked if we made a reservation... we said "no, it's our first time here and didn't know you took reservations for brunch". The hostess looked at us with a disgusted face and responded 5 seconds later with a condescending "Yeah." Not sure what her deal was, but it is not the service you expect from a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.

My first visit last wkd and we went for brunch. Heard a lot about the brioche French toast and it didn't disappoint. Poached pears, pistachios and ricotta, everything tasted really good. Only note is that The bread didn't have firm/ crispy edges to Give it more texture. Also tried the duck with eggs Benedict and the eggs were made perfectly. Would have liked to see more flavour combinations though. The potatoes bravos served with it were delicious.

Visiting Toronto for the day today and was able to stop in and dine at the Ace! So glad we could! the Ace burger was fantastic! Saw it featured and Diners, Drive Inns, and Dives and everything was as great as I expected!

Came here 1 year ago and it was a disaster. Four orders of duck breast that were so well done, we could barely cut into them, and an overcooked steak that was inedible. Staff apologized. Decided to give them another shot last night, and while the food was better, our salmon ($42) and chicken ($36) were both dry and overcooked. The accompanying pan sauce & purée were delicious, thankfully. Vibe, staff & cocktails are great.

Came in for dinner and didn't realize it would be so in demand for dinner, luckily even without reservations we got a booth. Seated right next to the open kitchen we could see all that is going on there. The steak frites is cooked with a char but still quite medium to medium rare on inside. The frites are delicious. The kale salad, tasted fine for some greens. The oysters, fresh, wish there was selection though I can understand why there is only one kind, this is not a oyster place. Dont forget to ask about the kids menu, otherwise the original menu is quite expensive for kids. The service, friendly, seemed to not always have all the answers but not a big deal. Saw some kindness also offered to other tables. It's a good local spot to grab drinks and food at if in the area.

It was the first time that i have been to this place.. The Ace is usually a bar, but they serve brunch over the weekends between 11 and 3. It seemed to be like busy at all time.. was there around 11:30 and the lady at front counter took my name and number but also mentioned the wait time. Its cool that they send you a text message not just with a confirmation but also has a link where you could see where you are standing at when it comes to waiting(roughly no of mins/position Also i felt like they are very good at remembering faces and she came out and mentioned that they are just cleaning the table while i was looking at the wait list. But as soon as we were seated, it wasn't that long before they kept asking what we would like but also the food came quite quickly to our surprise. As much as we appreciated the fact that the food and service was very quick and efficient - the actual fact that they are also trying to push you out as quick as they can is something that put us off and made us not to think of this place next time we are in roncy area. I understand the fact that they are trying to accommodate as many people as they can.. but usually the brunch existed for a reason, and it's like they ask you if you need anything more every now and then which is indirectly asking if you are done Also for a fact after my friend said - he wants more coffee, the waitress got more coffee with bills and kept them on the table already. And the one star is off for this only reason!

A hidden gem for sure! Great brunch menu and vibe! It's a perfect place for a weekend brunch in Roncy with friends

Go here for brunch!!! Fresh Mimosas, great biscuits and gravy followed by amazing coffee!! I loved everything about this small. I am all about small cozy nooks and this place is a perfect example of that! Our server was so warm and smiley, he gave great suggestions! I loved their fried chicken breakfast as well. I couldn't try their french toast but it looked sooo good!!! I definitely want to come back again to try more from their menu, shall update this review then. I found my perfect Sunday brunch place!

Tried the Ace for the first time today after reading the many positive reviews. There was a 30 minute wait for a table which we spent in a nearby coffee shop next door (Lit espresso bar makes a good cup of coffee). The restaraunt is typical of the neighborhood. Narrow space with the tables running along the side opposite an open concept kitchen. The staff are friendly and seem to know the menuwell. Despite their close proximity to oneanother, the tables feel private and intimate. The food we tried ranged from good to fantastic. The fried chicken with johnycakes have a good sweet-savory balance. The chicken was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The johnycake was good but a little too thick and a dry for my taste. I would have preferred for a larger piece of chicken and a thinner pancake. The challah french toast was out of the park amazing! Perfect size slices with the right amount of toppings (banana and blueberry) and not too sweet. Seriously the best french toast I remember having.

I've never written a review like this but I feel compelled to let others know. Last night was a terrible experience. We were excited to have dinner at The Ace for a friend's birthday but when we arrived, instead of a warm or even polite welcome, we were told by the manager that we needed to be out in two hours. This was not mentioned when we made our online reservation. Since it was a pre-planned special occasion and others were about to join us, we decided to stay and hope the food and service would be good. We had planned to have cocktails, appetizers, dinner, wine, desserts, after dinner drinks and coffee - in other words, we weren't just going to take up the table space without spending any money. We were there to celebrate! However, we were rushed to order, eat and leave so didn't have time to do this. The food was awful - overcooked duck and steak. My friend mentioned the duck to the waiter but she didn't have time to order anything else and we were still charged for her meal. No apologies for our half eaten burnt meals. The cocktails and wine were good but the rude manager and terrible food made this a very very disappointing experience. We really wanted to like this local spot but with so many other wonderful choices in the city, we will not return to The Ace.

Better make a reservation before you go!!! The restaurant always pack of people and busy. We went to the restaurant via walk-in which took an hour for getting a table. I'd say it's worth for waiting. They have indoor and outdoor seating areas. We're lucky to have the indoor window seat. The vibes are really good, with the vintage dining setting. It is an Instagrammable spot. I ordered the Ace Benny, it was a Large portion and tasty. Of course, the servers were very attentive and friendly.

Omg, this is probably one of THE BEST brunch places I have EVER been to!!!! The brunch is SO spot on and DELICIOUS. If I could give a six or seven star, I definitely would have! The service is superb and the flavors in the dishes are just... YUMMMMMM!!! If this place were in Seattle where I'm from, this would have a MASSIVE line outside the restaurant wrapping around the building. This place opens at 9:30am on Sundays and my husband and I came around 9:40am and it was already pretty full (we got the last table, but the bar area was still empty). We ordered the Ace Country-fried chicken & Johnny cake and the Challah french toast. Both of them were just AMAZING!!!! The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the slaw was yum, and the Johnny cake had a little kick to it (thanks to the jalepenos). The Challah french toast had caramalized bananas and fresh blueberries on top and powdered sugar. My husband I were just AMAZED at the burst of flavors in both dishes. The coffee is really good too (usually diner coffee js all right), but I would definitely say the brewed coffee here is better than average. Overall, this hidden jem is a MUST GO if you're in Toronto!

Everything about this little spot was great. Cocktails, Service and the food was fun and tasty. Spoke with the chef about a detail and he tried a variation....really into what they do, energized and responsive. If they have a Special...don't pass!

Came by the Ace after a walk in high park on a Sat morning. It's a 5 min drive btw. I'd describe the decor as super cozy and hip. Loved the menu and I was wowed by the dessert selection but sadly I was too full to order any. Besides the typical eggs Benedict, Ace breakfast (eggs, meat, toast, home fries, beans etc), breakfast burrito, huevo rancheros, they also had a wide selection of alternatives such as challah French toast with blueberries and bananas (looked Heavenly), croque madame (sold out by the time we got there at 11:30), Ace country fried chicken and johnnycakes, and candied salmon and avocado toast. Everything looked Drooooool worthy. Anyway, I decided to try something new. I had a Dutch Baby. Made by a Dutch gentleman using Tomato Jam, Old Forester Bourbon Maple Syrup, Sunny Egg, Stonecroft Farms Pork Shoulder, Scallion, & Pickles. basically it was a big fluffy pancake with syrup, tomato jam, ham topped with some greens and pickles. Pretty interesting! If I wasnt too worried abt carbs I would have gone for the challah French toast xD Their latte was great. Although they didn't have lactose free milk, they had almond milk! Drip coffee was just okay and regular for me. Tip - reserve about 30 mins before you're ready to eat. Take a hike around high park and when you get back you'll be ravishing and ready to feast!

My Financial Advisor Rick tricked me into committing to a variable rate mortgage on a 35 year term that I cannot afford. I told Rick multiple times that I had BIG reservations about purchasing a home at any price due to a string of impulse purchases/ investments that I made earlier this fiscal year (cryptocurrency). I have had NO money for extra expenditures like treats and designer suits (Top Shop). Rick gave me his "personal guarantee" and swore to me that buying real estate was my only option to recoup the financial damages I have caused for my family. Due to inflation, I have now sold my son Robe's bike so that I can enjoy the simple pleasure of eating at my favourite restaurants and diners. Robe was initially resistant to the idea of selling his prized bicycle but after seeing the exciting new menu at The Ace he agreed to sell his bike and other beloved childhood items on Facebook Marketplace so that we could have lunch together at this trendy and fun hotspot for fine dining and family connection. There is NO PRICE too high for quality time with my son and his bike sacrifice was a necessary casualty in what I feel was an unforgettable father and son experience. Thank you to The Ace staff for providing what will likely be my last meal before declaring bankruptcy as I am no longer able to afford my mortgage or my fast paced lifestyle as a restauranteur.

Brunch is probably my favourite meal of the day when I'm able to wake up for it. The ace is definitely top 5 of places to check out and worth the early alarm. Popped in last Sunday, the wait was about 40 minutes. Didn't feel too long since there's lot of things to keep you occupied in the ronces area. The hostess took down number when we arrived and mentioned we'd be receiving a text as soon as a table is ready. Space and seating is fairly limited since it's a pretty small place. The food is really good. We ordered the challah French toast with fresh blueberries and caramelized bananas and the eggs bene with peameal bacon. French toast was so good, I'd take that over pancakes any day. The added banana on the French toast was perfect, really compliments the sweetness of the maple syrup and the savouriness of the French toast itself. The eggs bene was incredible, eggs cooked to perfection, the true definition of yolk porn. Wish I can upload the slow motion video for you. Home fries that came with the eggs bene was really good too. Really crispy and not over salted. Gotta day the meal overall was really good. Also got in a ginger beer which was delicious. Wanted to give them 5 stars but as good as it was. It didn't blow my tastebuds away. I'd highly recommend ACE for some tasty brunch.

Came here for brunch last weekend with my momma. It was super busy at The Ace so we decided to sit at the little bar setup. The ladies making the coffees were friendly and fixed our caffienated drinks quickly. My mom ordered The Ace Breakfast and I selected the huevos rancheros. Our meals took a very long time to arrive (about 45 minutes), which we didn't necessarily mind as we were catching up and chatting on our mother/daughter date. When the food finally arrived however, I was kind of shocked at how small the portion of my meal was. My mom pointed out that this is probably all a human should eat at breakfast time (haha thanks mom!) but it was very disappointing to me as I was absolutely ravenous by the time the food got to me. The meal itself was tasty but I would have appreciated more salsa, beans, and gauc on the plate (see pic I uploaded). The only other comment I should make is that the ladies seemed to be upset over someone they had working for them booking reservations when they supposedly don't take reservations. They had groups of customers coming in who had booked reservations with a live human at this restaurant only to be told rudely that was impossible as they are "first come, first served." Try to keep the employee politics in the back room, accommodate your customers, and please don't talk about this while people are trying to enjoy themselves in your establishment, it was very awkward. I would not go out of my way to return here.

The Ace is excellent! I came here for the first time after the High Park Spring Run-Off so naturally, I was ravenous. I had the Ace Breakfast which comes with the works - eggs, bacon, sausage, home-fries, toast, and black beans. To say that I was satisfied would be an understatement. It's rare to find a "run-of-the-mill" brunch joint do scrambled eggs properly, but this is it! The eggs were fluffy, buttery, and NOT runny; I'd come back for the eggs alone. This place is on the smaller side and it was jam-packed on a Saturday morning. I'd prepare ahead if you want to come for breakfast during peak hours. I'm planning to be back here for dinner someday. If you're in the High Park area, definitely give The Ace a try!

If you're looking for an inviting, low key, and relaxed diner with personality, this would be your place for brunch. We arrived fairly early on a Sunday morning (just before 10 am) and snagged a free table that just finished. Though its no where as crazy as Lady Marmalade for line up but there was a steady stream where of families to keep a waiting list going. This closely reminds me of Lady Marmalade except Ace a bit more hip, chill, and considerably less little kids running about. We maybe had 1 table here with a child ... whereas Lady Marmalade was a near zoo with much food tossing and little feet pittering and pattering. Ace does not have a lot of tables... mostly tables of 3 people. You could push 4 into an area if you know each other really well. It's not well lit so for those who are avid food picture takes (ahem me...) it really pushes your photo editing skills to the limit. Service here is really friendly ... they have this great relaxed vibe that you feel you could just open with a funny story of your day and they'll love it. There are definite regulars here and you can see in the way they interact in the staff that it's their perfect spot. Almost like old friends. The menu here is not very big but its fairly well curated. We came for the French Toast so that was not negotiable and I got their daily omelette (kale & brie) with a good cup of coffee & the Pluck Muskoka Chai tea. Before I get into the food, this place does tea and coffee pretty good... you don't get coloured water but actually enough tea leaves and spices to make a good cup. Blueberry caramelized banana french toast - Soft challah bread that are soaked in custard and grilled up nicely but leaving the interior quite eggy soft. The caramelized bananas add a wonderful flavour and the blueberries give it a nice sweet tart berry note to it. Though this didnt come with syrup or much powdered sugar, I think it hit the right sweet notes. 4.5/5 Kale Brie omelette - it came with a generous portion of breakfast potatoes (really fries but in chunks). The addition of the hot sauce made it a hearty meal as the omelette was a fair portion. I did feel there was not much brie at all in there but I was happy with seeing some greens peak through. I liked how the omelette wasn't overcooked or rubbery. 4/5 Definitely come here for the relaxed easy Sunday brunches and indulge in a very good french toast. I would say it's definitely in the top 5 and with the prices fairly reasonable and the wait not too bad, this is a good decent spot to keep on your regular brunch rotation.

The Ace is aces. If you've had the time to read through my (really excellent) reviews, you know that I crush hard on places with booths. High end diners with cocktail lists and old classics always sit well with me, and The Ace falls into this coveted category. I popped in for lunch with my buddy Kent P. He had their famous burger, I had a kale salad with fried chicken and I can't wait to come back for a weekend breakfast or an evening drink in a diner booth.

First time visit for a Saturday brunch and the vibe matched the food perfectly. Friendly staff made me feel like I've been a regular for years and that they were holding my spot at the counter just in case I popped by. Had the Huevos Rancheros and wish I snapped a pic ... layers of flavour that made every bite taste amazing. Will I be back? Of course ... i know they're holding my spot at the counter just in case.

My halibut was so over cooked it was like sawdust in my mouth. Fortunately the sauce was tasty which made it at least bearable. It would've been difficult to give you oysters much smaller than the ones they charged $36 a dozen for. If you'd like the tacky old style diner ambiance this definitely has that. I won't be going back soon.

A neat little place for brunch in Roncesvalles. This vintage feel diner will seat you in small booths for two, which makes it an intimate place to catch up with good ol' friends, or just casual brunch with your lover . Food talk, we had ..... Fried Chicken & Johnnycakes | the chicken was Juicy, tossed in a light layer of syrup, and topped with refreshing Carolina slaw. Johnnycakes was a subtle sweet yet salty dense corn bread in the shape of a pancake . Challah French Toast | Moist and eggy on the inside, caramelized on the edges. Challah bread was deliciously wrapped in egg, poured over with warm banana foster, topped with fresh blueberries and icing sugar. The perfect brunch dessert ... forget about the extra carbs, and stuff yourself with cuz you worked hard all week, and you deserve it! Ace Benedict | the eggs had a weird over poached bubbly texture but the ham & english muffin were fine to eat, hollandaise sauce was nothing special . I would recommend ordering the homefries as a side. They were gooood. Approx. $20-25 per person Will come back eventually to try other things. @ The Ace

I just love the Ace. Amazing brunch, great dinner and even a solid trivia night. The decor is eclectic and unique with a diner feel and plates that are reminiscent of your grandma's house. The service is Ace - I'm probably not the only one using that dad joke but there ya have it folks. Expect a bit of a wait during peak hours but I promise it's worth it.

Went here a couple of weeks ago and loved the food. Arrived here at 11AM and only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. The place is cozy with not a lot of seating so I can see how there might be a wait for a table. We ordered the Challah French toast, pork belly and my friend got the ace breakfast but vegan. Seriously so good. The challah bread really worked as French toast and the combination of the fruits (caramelized banana and berries) and maple syrup just made it awesome. The pork belly was also a great savoury dish. It seems almost out of place in terms of the rest of the menu but it tasted great. The scallion and kimchi fried rice was really great and the pork belly was cooked well, not rubbery at all. Definitely will be back for brunch again!

Very cosy little brunch spot. Came here for brunch and just finished eating my Ace Benedict. The place isn't super busy so you won't have to wait in line like over hyped place like Maha's. I ordered Ace Benedict, wasn't the best looking benny but can't complain about the taste. The potatoes on the side were little too big and crispier than I like. My gf didn't like her Huevos Rancheros that much but she super picky. Great service topped up the good Benny. The fact that it's close to my place I'm going to come here again.

Ordered the French toast and eggs benny. Both were okay, the eggs benny didn't have enough sauce (like to dip my potatoes in it), potatoes lacked any seasoning and no veggies on the plate to balance out the richness. Cappuccino was just okay. The French toast was good but after the first few bites it gets really rich. I will say if you are a French toast fan to check this place out! Wouldn't come out of my way to come back here again.

GREAT COFFEE | MUST TRY: DUTCH BABY Came here for brunch with some friends. I had the candied salmon eggs benedict. The fish was really well cured and tastes amazing with the eggs. We also got the Dutch Baby which was an amazing sweet and savoury treat; I recommend it to all my friends who are coming here. Of course we had waffles as well which were great but not outstanding. If you like coffee, get the coffee; it's one of the best coffees. Definitely worth coming back!

Yes breakfast here is good and the coffee is hot BUT dinner is a delight. We had the carrot soup which had warm spice and tons of flavour, topped with toasted chickpeas. The kale salad was perfect as was the duck confit. House ice cream was rich and satisfying Service is friendly and attentive. Even by 9 pm on a Tuesday the place was full.

This little joint is located in a trendy neighborhood a little ways from the downtown area but you have to go here. The food is all fresh and you will love the atmosphere. The the chefs are fast on point with their choice of flavors. Got to try their pork belly and fried rice with eggs. The staff is friendly; however, the space is a little tight and you will likely have to wait for a table. Therefore, I recommend getting there earlier than the typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner rush hours.

We randomly decided to stop in because the other restaurant closed early so we decided to take a chance because it was getting late and places were starting to close up. I was pleasantly surprised and I'm really happy we stumbled upon this spot. It is small, super cozy and the food is amazing. It tastes homemade, it is apparent that all the ingredients they use are fresh and the portion sizes are quite generous. Their food menu is not expansive as some places, they definitely do have a larger selection of alcoholic beverages. If that is something you enjoy, this place is also worth checking out for that reason. I will definitely be back in the future.

Very nice little spot, has that old diner charm to it. Workers are super friendly and food was great. Came in for brunch - had egg/cheese sandwich and some french toast. Very good. Real maple syrup was given, big plus! Their home fries are awesome, very unique. If you have a group, keep in mind more that 4 people will be tough - their is one section here that could accommodate more, maybe 6 people or 8, but that's it.

Came to The Ace on a Thursday for lunch with a party of four and a baby with a stroller. This place is a gem! I ordered the goat milk Gouda gnocchi and I am not kidding when I say it was the best gnocchi I've ever had. The dish with its balance of flavors was divine! The pesto was yummy, the arugula super fresh, the ricotta super creamy and the green beans delish (I don't even like green beans!!). Also loved the sea salt brownie and birthday surprise courtesy of my husband. Excellent service and staff was super cute with our toddler and baby. I will definitely be back when I'm in Toronto next. Get the gnocchi people - you will LOVE it!

We were in the area near St. Joseph's Hospital and wanted a place to have brunch. We found this beautiful local vintage looking eatery and bar. The staff and customers were very friendly and pleasant . I had a craving for Huevos Rancheros. It was so good! My wife had the Homemade Sour Dough and Squash Toast with Pomegranate seeds, housemade Ricotta, Walnuts. She topped it off with a Poached Egg. I would like to see some Reduced Balsamic Vinegar drizzled on the top but it doesn't need it. We had a wonderful brunch meal and are looking forward to try the lunch and dinner menu. Til next we meet .

Had one of the best brunches here in a while. The ambience is of a renewed cosy and vintage diner. The servers are really nice. We had the chicken on cornbread and I forgot the name of the other dish but it had layers of meat with an egg on top. Both items were delicious. The chicken has a twist from regular chicken waffle types, the coleslaw is spicy but the cornbread is sweet so that results in a fascinating flavour. The other dish was salted perfect and we enjoyed it a lot. We had a side of home fries and they were salted really well so it didn't feel bland or anything. The only problem is drip coffee is a bit pricey. But otherwise, this is definitely one of my favourite places in Toronto!

Small brunch place that surprised us with its amazing dishes. I tried their daily special which is one of the best brunch dishes I've ever had. But forgot the name, the dishes had potato, egg, bacon and Kale. We also tried fried chicken sandwich which is delicious as well. Reasonable price, incredible food, excellent service!!! Defiantly recommend!!

Saturday morning, sharing a beautiful meal with a beautiful friend. Both had the duck confit and shared a side of the French toast. Duck confit was a good twist on a classic. Well-rounded and checked all the boxes. The French toast was a tad over sweet, but still had lots of flavour. Great ambiance and music too - small kitchen and dining , intimate.

3.5 stars I love the Roncesvalles area and stopped by this place for brunch on a Sunday morning with friends as per the good reviews I found online. The place is small, but super cozy and cute inside. The brunch menu is also small, but has a few different options. FOOD: I ordered the special, which was a frittata with a side salad, and my boyfriend ordered the chicken and pancakes. We thought both of our dishes were alright. My frittata was good, but a small portion and a little burnt. My boyfriend thought his chicken was too tough and lacking spice to counter the sweetness of the syrup. OVERALL: Small portions for the price. Food was mediocre. Not sure if we would return.

We stopped by to try one of their peameal dishes and we bummed they had just ran out! But our second choices did not disappoint. It was a bit crowded today New Years so there was about a 30min wait to be sat. I had the fried chicken and Johnny cakes which are like a corn bread pancake. Really very tasty and went well with the fried chicken which had a sweet taste to it. My girlfriend had the eggs Bennie with hot capicola subbed for the peameal bacon. It had a leek and parm Hollandaise sauce that went really well with it. I would highly recommend this cute diner like neighborhood spot. Definitely a locals spot as several of the client were know by name. Hey if the locals love it you know it's good!!!

This place was good and had a nice old fashion feel. Came here for breakfast on a Saturday and got a seat relatively easily. Got a burrito and home fries and my friend got a grilled cheese and home fries. The burrito and the grilled cheese were both good, but definitely something you could easily recreate at home for less than $10. The home fries were delicious! They were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and perfectly salted (something that is seriously underrated). Service was friendly and the place was cozy, a cute place on Roncesvalle.

Last night I had the most wonderful experience at The Ace! Although I never mentioned it, it was my 30th Birthday. Even though I didn't say anything, it felt like you knew because it was just such a special experience with impeccable service, incredible food, and really delicious cocktails. Our server, who was from PEI (I'm sorry I forgot your name!!!) deserves so much credit for his positive and professional attitude, attention to detail, and ability to be there when we needed him, but gave the perfect amount of space when it wasn't required. This is so so difficult for a lot of servers to do in Toronto, and it made for such a lovely experience. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had the cod to start which was one of the most interesting starters I've had in a long time. Loved the beet salad as well. My steak was done to perfection and was so so tasty. Our server made some perfect recommendations with well thought out answers showing how knowledgeable he was about the ingredients on the menu. Thank you for making this night special for both me and my partner. I can't wait to come back.

Pro: - Poached Eggs - Location - Friendly Staff Con: - Prices - Furniture in bad shape - home fries are too dry - Portion Size - Coffee tastes pretty bad

After a disastrous day of let down after let down, we randomly ended up here for dinner. Thank goodness we were able to end off our day on a high note. This tiny little bar/restaurant makes you feel like you've gone back in time. Cute little tables, vintage chairs, the wallpaper,... The service was friendly and entertaining. Can you name a restaurant at which the staff randomly picks up a guitar and then starts singing? They're good singers too! I started with a tequila cocktail made with egg white and Cassis. It was delicious! Five of us sat at a table and we each ordered different dishes so we could try a bit of everything. We ordered: Duck gravy poutine. This was very tasty and wasn't meant to be shared amongst five people. We devoured it. I insisted on the fried Brussels sprouts cuz we all need to eat our veggies. Really good. The bottom of the dish was kinda greasy but hey, these things were fried so it was expected. The turkey burger with all the trimmings was alright but it wasn't my favourite dish. It came with fries. Glad we saved the gravy so we could dip our fries. The dill aioli was pretty good too. The fried chicken I felt was a tad dry, but that's also because I had the white meat. The cornbread was a bit too crumbly and dry for my liking. The fish soup of the day consisted of mussels, potatoes, and sausages. The mussels were good but the broth was maybe a little light on salt. I really enjoyed the steak tartare. I think I could've eaten a double portion of that alone. My favourite of the evening were the scallops (special of the day) on du Puy lentils with housemade sausage. Now truthfully, there was something in the seasoning of the sausage that just didn't make it a wow for me, but the scallops were perfectly seared and cooked. I loved them. I think this place was on that show, "You Gotta Eat Here" for breakfast/brunch? Roncy is kinda off my beaten path but I can see the draw of this place as a local bar/restaurant.

Amazing customer service and excellent brunch specials. My favourite brunch place by far because they do vegan substitutions. The theme of the restaurant is definitely a throwback in time which I love. I had a vegan breakfast that our server and chef put together (tofu, home fries, beans, toast,) and side of fruit and my friends had challah French toast and two eggs with kimchi rice and pork belly. Both enjoyed their meal. I will definitely come back.

Came in on a Monday night (Labour Day Monday to be exact) as I saw they had $1 corkage and buck a shuck oysters on Twitter. Nice! I've never been to a resto where you can bring your own wine (not in Canada, anyway) so this was a bit of a fun adventure for me! I had a nice bottle of white from my birthday that we figured we'd enjoy while having dinner, so we brought that. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table. Cool atmosphere, not much was fundamentally changed from this old Chinese restaurant till now... still old bar stools, low counter. I thought it was cool. The stools were a bit uncomfortable after half an hour or so... thankfully a table came up and we moved to a booth right in front of the kitchen. We ate the oysters at the bar, the house sauces are great, nice flavour. We ordered the rest of our meal when we got to the table. The cocktails we ordered and drank before we opened our bottle of wine were really nice. Some sort of tequila thing. For food, we ordered the Filipino dish of the night which was chicken adobo.. and for the other dish we ordered beef carpaccio. We shared both. The adobo was okay, two pieces of chicken, nicely seasoned, on top of jasmine rice and veggies. The whole meal with tax was $57. The food was good, not great, but I am willing to give it another try. I would absolutely go back and try other things on the menu, especially on a Monday when they have the same deal. Great price and good atmosphere. The service was really good and overall I'm a fan of this cool little joint.