The George Street Diner

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!

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!

What an amazing little gem tucked away at the corner of Richmond and George Street! This retro-style diner is bursting with warmth and charm — the cheerful staff instantly make you feel welcome from the moment you step in. The menu has all the classic diner favorites, but what really sets this place apart is their signature Farrelly’s Famous Soda Bread. Served toasted, it’s simply delicious and pairs perfectly with any meal. The dish in the photo — the Massive Irish Breakfast — is absolutely out of this world. The freshly made black and white pudding was another highlight, along with that incredible soda bread. The walls are decorated with fun, eye-catching artwork that adds to the cozy, nostalgic vibe. A special shoutout to Rebecca, who served us with so much warmth and friendliness — she truly made our visit even better. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty breakfast in a friendly, upbeat atmosphere. Bring your friends, family, or anyone who loves great food and great vibes — you’ll love it here!

Absolutely loved it here! The music, the workers dancing while working. Such an upbeat happy place. The food portions are perfect and the Irish breakfast was delicious! Hope to be back in the future

Food was very tasty, however I thought it got cold quickly after a few bites. Their freshly squeezed orange juice is amazing - very refreshing!!!!

Excellent breakfast, great vibe, soda bread, beans and tomato were great addition to the traditional breakfast and as you can see the parsley garnish makes the plate look fabulous. Highly recommend

I stopped by George Street Diner and went for their classic breakfast, and honestly, the whole experience felt exactly like what a proper downtown diner should deliver. The plate came out looking unapologetically old-school: two fried eggs done clean and simple, a grilled tomato on the side, a pile of hand-cut fries that were uneven in the best way, baked beans, sausages, and a couple slices of hearty toast. Nothing on the plate tried too hard — it was just good, straightforward diner food. The fries were the standout: crispy, messy, and clearly made by a human instead of a frozen bag. The beans leaned sweet, the sausages had a solid bite, and the eggs were cooked exactly as ordered without any diner chaos messing them up. Even the small touches, like the metal creamers for the coffee, added to the charm. It’s the kind of breakfast that doesn’t pretend to be “elevated” or “crafted” — it just hits the spot. George Street Diner has that familiar Toronto vibe where the food isn’t perfect, but the experience is. It’s warm, casual, and real. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense breakfast that fills you up and actually feels like a diner, this place delivers.

I love this place, i have been coming here since 2001 when it was called "The Florida Tea Room" this place is run by a super nice Irish lady, the food is excellent, I love the Irish breakfast with the fresh soda bread, i mean its breakfast folks, nothing fancy or complicated here, just good quality food. I love the booths, the vibe, and again the food and service is excellent. I will always come back.

The food was decent. It was a pretty good lunch/brunch place while there were long lines everywhere. The service attentive. We sat outside so it eventually got a little warm.

Excellent food, terrific service and a clean washroom?! What more could one ask for? Came with a few friends since it was an in-game restaurant quest for our walking/trivia game, Cubieverse. I ended up ordering root beer and the Irish breakfast. It was the perfect amount of food for me. Some beans, fries, soda bread, two eggs and bacon...so good! Also, I love French fries and they cooked them the way I like best: crispy see through fries! We sat outside since the weather was nice and the servers immediately brought us water and silverware. After taking our drink order and letting us situate a bit, they came back for our food orders. One of my friends had a bee fly into his ginger ale can before he had a chance to drink it and they immediately replaced it with a fresh can! Quick and tasty with amazing service...I'd hands down come back again the next time I'm in Toronto!!

What an institution! Amazing diner experience and they have managed to be in business for very good reasons. The food is great; worthy of special mention are the farm fresh eggs and the Irish soda bread. The service is friendly, the kitchen is efficient. I love the decor, red booths and all the kitschy toys, candies, and such. I should mention as kitschy as the place is, it is really clean. The best contribution to the vibe is the MUSIC imho! Awesome 80s and 90s hits. What's better than bopping to music while noshing on delish food?!

A classic small diner, red exterior and interior booths with counter seating. This diner also has been featured many times in films if youre a film buff. We came here around 11:30am for Saturday brunch, and like any other weekend brunch place in Toronto, there was a little bit of a wait. However people tended to just eat instead of linger around like other brunch places so the wait wasn't actually that long. Keep in mind, they won't let you sit until your whole party is there any there is very little space to wait inside so beware on a cold winter day you may be waiting outside. There's plenty of street parking around but with the recent snowfall in the city, a lot of the parking spots weren't cleared and we just opted to park underground at Sherbourne and Richmond. Food service was quick, staff were extremely warm and friendly and we would come back just for that. However, the food actually was spot on and wants me to come back for more. I had the breakfast sandwich and my partner ordered the stuffed french toast. Both portions were generous and the flavours turned this classic diner into a more elevated experience

Old school Irish diner, in Moss Park. We sat at the patio, on a great weekend morning. The food is classic diner - but done very well; and the service is top notch. The diner was busy and we did catch a great break as a number of tables opened up just as we arrived - but it's well worth the wait.

Classic Diner-style breakfast at The George Street Diner Very cozy and it's like what you see in the movies! Quick service and huge portions of food Ultimate Irish Breakfast that comes with Farrelly's famous Irish soda bread Western Omelette, it has the perfect amount of cheese and there's plenty of ham, pepper & onions! Can't wait to visit again & try out their other dishes

Food was very great and delicious! The staff are very wonderful and friendly to talk to, the waiter was a humble and genuine person, great place to hangout and eat I'm hoping to come back this year.

Food was good. Expect a long wait. We came soon after they opened and still had a long line. my blueberry pancakes were undercooked. They were RAW in the center. but the other dish was good.

Cute retro diner. There was a wait when we went on Saturday at noon, but the line moved quick especially if you are ok with sitting at the bar. Menu was classic diner items. We both got the ultimate Irish breakfast. Generous portion of eggs, fries, mushrooms, tomatoes (wish there were a bit more tomatoes), sausages, bacon and Irish soda bread. I was stuffed and couldn't finish. Highlights was definitely the eggs: the yolks were so rich and vibrantly orange, cooked to perfection with my preferred way (over-easy). Also got a coffee but it wasn't good. Worse than Tims or McDonalds so I would skip the coffee. Price was decent at ~20 bucks for the breakfast before taxes and tips.

We came here to try their Irish breakfast. They have an Irish breakfast and an ultimate Irish breakfast. They both come with eggs, meat, fries, sofa bread and a tomato. The ultimate one comes with all meet options along with some mushrooms and caramelized onions. The Irish breakfasts were delicious and we left satisfied. We really liked the tomato and the caramelized onions. It's a small diner and they have a 40 minute seating limit during their busy times so not somewhere you should go to chat/catch up during weekend brunch.

Food: 3 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Fill Factor: Filling There is something about diners and diner food that I really enjoy. I love getting something greasy with a nice milkshake followed by some sort of dessert so I was excited to try this place out. The first thing that jumped out at me when I looked at the menu were the prices. Though you do get a good amount of food, I felt that the prices were a bit on the high side. After a painstaking process I finally decided on the ultimate Irish breakfast which came with beans, ham, sausages, eggs, bacon, sauteed onions, mushrooms, fries and soda bread. I thought the food was pretty solid but definitely nothing special. I didn't know what the soda bread was so was excited to try it but it didn't live up to the expectations I had for it as I found it to be dry and bland. The portions here were pretty good so you will definitely leave full. I was hoping to get a milkshake as this was a diner but it didn't appear that they offered any so I was a bit disappointed. They were incredibly busy when I arrived so I feel like it definitely impacted their service. I found them to be borderline rude when I asked for a table but other than that the service was average here. In terms of the space, the decor and atmosphere was pretty unique. What jumped out at me were the figures along the window edge. The restaurant isn't overly big but there was a decent amount of seating. Overall my experience at the George Diner was decent. The food was pretty good though nothing special but given the prices I am reluctant to recommend this place. Give it a try if you're into diner food but not a must try. Also I saw a review which said this was cash/debit only but that is not the case as my entire party paid with credit card. They have a sign that states they prefer cash/debit but they do accept credit.

GSD instantly transports you back a couple decades. From the retro decor to miniature figurines on the windowsill, it just feels like home. We got the Irish breakfast and huevos rancheros. The flavours were great, food tasted fresh, and the portions were large. It's a must-have breakfast in the city!

Love the vibe of what it feels like a movie set diner. Place is narrow and doesn't have a lot of space to move around so groups of 2 or 4s would be best to sit comfortably. Not too busy during Lunch hours. Our group of 5 was able to get a table without reservations. Food was alright. A little bit pricey for what it was. I ordered the Irish Breakfast that came with 2 free range eggs, choice of sausage, ham or bacon, soda bread and baked beans. The soda bread was very crispy but the portion was a bit small. I'm not a fan of beans so although they couldn't substitute with something else, they were able to put those on the side so my friend could take them instead. The croque monsieur was essentially grilled cheese with a slice of ham. Not sure if it worths $16.95 plus tax and tips.

Very nice cozy place close to downtown Toronto. Food was delicious and portions were huge. They serve fresh squeezed orange juice. Service was top nudge.

The food was really good, I loved the ambiance and the service was prompt and friendly. I would definitely go to the George Street Diner again. They can be busy so plan accordingly.

Wonderful food and service at this hole-in-the-wall diner. Prepare for long lines--but they move relatively quickly here. Great for an in-and-out breakfast.

Great service. Small space. Good simple diner breakfast. Authentic Diner feel. Loving the interior as much as the food on their menu. I ordered the Irish breakfast and it's not too greasy. Make sure you order their fresh-baked Farrellys famous Irish soda bread. Come early as it's only fort come first serve. Also cash and debit only.

Very cute diner. Food was good and service was good. Wish this little diner could be in a better location where its more busy for them to shine. Good place for brunch and breakfast.

The food came quickly; it was hot and tasty; I had the Irish breakfast and my brother the full Irish. It was lovely and the endless coffee very good. We came last Friday around 10:30am and were seated at one; the restaurant was half full. The whole staff was quite friendly. The music was at a good level. We will be back.

Food was tasty, you may think it's a little pricey for a 'basic' breakfast plate, but they do have free-range eggs which make a difference in taste. We arrived at 10:30am on a Sunday and by 11am there was a line forming. The servers all came to our table, so we didn't have our own server and some of them seemed unhappy to be at work. They also rushed us out after paying our bill even though we were only there for 1hr 15mins. The place is cute and has a diner vibe which is fun, but the booths are very small.

NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY and especially not worth waiting in line for. I have never encountered a single business entity in Toronto that does not respect, care and value their customers more than this restaurant. The food is bland and not worth the money considering the restaurant is super cramped. It also feels very cramped when you are seated as well. They do have some retro decor but that does not justify the price. Rude Treatment: A man working at the restaurant pushed my back to move me to the side, and in a very irritated voice said "don't stand here" (I was accidentally waiting beside the food pickup area) and while I realize and acknowledged that I maybe blocking the space, I would have moved had he politely told me to do so. This was very belittling considering my friends and I were waiting in the line for quite sometime. Give your business and money to other local restaurants in the city! There are so many other wonderful local restaurants that have more space, better food and customer service.

Had an amazing experience! Great hospitality and yummy grubThanks to Nicole for making our first time memorable, definitely coming back NO condiments (ketchup, hot sauce , etc) were needed !!! The food was THAT delicious

Ate breakfast there about a week ago. Food was good, thou the menu offerings were not as broad as I'm accustomed to (my baseline is diners in the US). Service was very good as well. Quirky ambiance, the dining areas is not large.

We went in at 8:30AM so there was only another table of 3 in the restaurant. We liked the setting and the atmosphere. Server was friendly, but food was way overpriced for the portion. I asked to switch the beans to something else and got rejected but it was reasonable, so I just asked for no beans. What was unreasonable was the amount of potatoes I got on my plate...everything else was simply 2 pieces each. We left with half-full stomachs :/ I would come back if it the pricing wasn't so unreasonable...

Cool place for cool breakfast. Unique atmosphere! Excellent service. Good price for good quality.

Every time I have tried to check out this place something prevented it from happening. Finally. I went with a friend. It was clean. The servers were super friendly. I ordered the jumbo breakfast roll on our server's recommendation. No regrets. It was huge! Delicious! My friend ordered the ultimate Irish breakfast. The coffee wash fresh and hot. I would definitely eat here again. It seemed a little pricy but not really once you looked at what you got.

Great spot to grab brunch, you'll work up an appetite while waiting in line! The staff was good at communicating and gave us a good estimate of the amount of time we had to wait for the table (about 30 min for a group of 4 on a Sunday morning). I'm told it gets busy this time of year because of it's distance from the Christmas market. They let us wait in their entrance way as soon as there was space. The decor is very cute, also fun fact this is where the diner scene in the F word was filmed. Their menu is quite extensive and their portions massive. We all enjoyed our meals, I had the Irish breakfast and would highly recommend. The Irish soda bread was just perfect. Coffee isn't anything impressive but it does the job and you have endless refills. They were quick to serve us and let us linger a little bit afterwards. Very cute establishment and makes you feel at home!

Had a great hardy breakfast here. You can tell that the food here is fresh and homemade . I recommend the Poached Eggs In Tomato Basil Sauce. The eggs are served on Irish Soda bread ! My family had the blueberry pancakes , they were very light and fluffy .

This place is small and cozy, with sunlight streaming in through the row of windows on a good day. The servers are friendly, though the dishwasher and cooks were not so much. But hey, they're not the ones who have to interact with the customers, right? Er. Anyway, the food was okay, but not great. I'm not sure how they managed to do it, but half the items on my plate of Irish breakfast were cold. Specifically, the baked beans and the potatoes. Even if they just reheat some of the things they make in advance, they have to make sure they're actually heated through before serving it to a customer. But they know that, so I have to assume they just don't care that much. My coffee was always topped up, though, and my server was lovely. Maybe I'll stick to dessert if I come back.

Amazing energy and ambiance. Exactly what a dîner should be in the heart of a great neighborhood. Excellent food. Always a great visit!

Really enjoyed the overall experience. Helpful and friendly staff. Very busy. Tasty food, on the pricy side but the food was not greasy and coffee is unlimited.

Came here for Halloween brunch. Such a cute gem. Love the old style feel and the childhood memory toys along the window. We were greeted by a cute smiley pretty clown hostess. But I SUPER love the sourdough bread on the chicken sandwich!!!! yummm! Although the salad dressing on the salad was a bit too much- I'd recommend getting it on the side

Still great, as they start their recovery from the pandemic shut down. Outdoor patio for seating (pick up available, including all their cool British & Irish items), and the food is great and the service enthusiastic! Indoor seating when rules change.

Good food and quick service. They got us in fairly quickly on a Sunday afternoon. Exactly what you want from a diner.

Service was great! Refilled the coffee without asking. Ultimate Irish Breakfast truly was! And the Irish bread was a treat. Will definitely return.

Love the diner vibe at this joint. The energy is so upbeat and the service is super friendly. The servers are so eclectic that you completely forget where you are. For ambience and service it's a great place to dine and I'd definitely return for that. However I wish I loved the food more, which is the reason for my 4 stars. I had the Irish breakfast combo with 2 eggs, sausages, baked beans, home fries and Irish soda bread. Mostly fine but the home fries lacked seasoning and crispness, and the soda bread was just kind of dense and soggy. Next time I'd probably just get regular toast or the bread. Overall definitely a cool joint to check out. They always have a short line. Oh P. S. Be forewarned that dining space is super tight. There are booths that seat four but with ZERO elbow space and people's limbs literally have to hang outta the booth into the walkway.

My goal is to hit as many of Toronto`s diners as I can. Now I can cross this one off! This awesome joint is just east of Jarvis and as I would say, a place to go just for the experience. Run by a genuine Irish family, you will find fresh, brown Irish Soda being served. I had expected the white toast version of this classic. Instead, I had a chance to try another popular Irish version of creating this bread. It`s tasty. Reminds me of muffins because of the buttermilk used to make it. Now the breakfast was not spectacular but filling for a modest price. Besides the atmosphere the reason to go is the customers service. Fast and friendly. We were impressed! Despite the food, I could come back here just because I felt so welcome to come in and try their wares.

I ordered western omelette minus meat but added mushrooms, side order of fries, was really good, big portion, take out order comes inside small pizza box

I am giving it a 4/5 because my wife enjoyed her breakfast. Her poached eggs were perfectly cooked, the fruit was fresh, and the rye toast was just the right thickness. I was a little less impressed. I read all the reviews, so I tried the soda bread. I guess it just wasn't for me. It was very dense and not as flavorful as I would have hoped. Being from the states, we also tried a side of peameal bacon, never having heard of it before. Again, not for me. It seemed fattier than ham, and not as good as bacon. But if you are looking for a true greasy-spoon diner in Toronto, this is the place. The atmosphere is classic diner, with the kitchen visible from the counter seating and all checks handwritten and handed to the cooks. The coffee was good, too.

A bite from our full experience review - "The frittata was thick with an almost spongy texture. We both enjoyed it, however the serving was size was a bit overwhelming."

I reallllllly wanted to like this place as the reviews were awesome and it's right across the street from home. My husband and I got the Irish Breakfast, exactly what I was looking for, but my food was cold. I mean not even warm. Like the beans came right out if the can without even being heated. We were waiting a long time between lineup and while seated, so I just ate it and didn't complain. I don't know if we were just a one off, cause others around us had steam coming off their meals. I'd give it another try.

As first time customer I was excited to come here and was quickly and harshly disappointed.  The service was terrible, the eggs had no taste and arrived slimey when I asked for new ones I was given attitude and it wasn't in any priority so everything else was cold. The pancakes were the worst pancakes I've ever eaten, personally. As someone who works in the industry I don't often write bad reviews but I just found everything to be so disappointing and there was zero empathy for my bad experience instead we were avoided for the rest of our dine. Sad because the place is really cute.

Sad to report that our monthly visits will be no more. On the way to breakfast, we stopped at another local business just around the corner from the diner and my partner purchased a latte (in an unmarked and unlabelled cup). After we were seated on the patio and ready to order our breakfast, which each would have included beverages, we were rudely told "no outside beverages allowed". Assuming she was joking as there is no reason whatsoever to support such nonsense, I replied "well we're not throwing away a $7 beverage so we can pay to eat here." She then replied "well you can't drink it here" and then another employee chirped "there's no exceptions!" It appears that from the owners early beginnings of "came from Ireland to Canada at the age of 19, with 12 dollars in my pocket and a dream of opening my own restaurant" has turned into quite the successful capitalist. It may not seem like much but the $1240 we spent at the George Street Diner in the last year will be spent elsewhere this year! #petty

A regrettable experience to be sure. While out for a walk, the better half and I decided to stop in for a bite and see what all the hype was about. Turns out it is a lot like a Kardashian, all hype and zero substance. We both ordered sandwiches, a Club for her and a grilled cheese for me. Both sandwiches were at best OK. My wife enjoyed her chewy bacon and rubber chicken. The fries arrived cold and tough. how are fries tough and rubbery you ask? I submit that the magic of microwaves are involved somewhere along the lines. My grilled cheese was warmish and somewhat like a clot of plasticized rubber. The slaw was cabbage with sugar and zero acid or flavour. par for the course. One bite in and I gave up. I will not mention the service, seriously, I won't because it was nearly nonexistent (never did get the ketchup my wife asked for). Price point for this trip = $48.50 Breakdown of meal: 1 club, 1 grilled cheese, 1 bottle of water, 1 beer. Plus a tip. Value for the event? Having to spend another $50 for lunch elsewhere that was edible. Hard pass folks, hard pass.

BEWARE! I went there for lunch and got a dirty glass filled with orange juice reside from the last customer. I noticed at the end of my meal and when I tried confronting the staff they didn't care. AVOID THIS PLACE!

This place used to be my favourite place to eat last year, I am so heart broken to see how the quality has run down A LOT over these months. The service was in your face as usual, however except for the dish washer nobody wore appropriate attire to be handling food. I came in an hour before closing, hoping it would be alright, i immediately ordered my favourite meatloaf with mash potatoes salad and gravy, I heard them saying they didnt have any gravy left. When i got my dish i was ASTOUNDED by what I recieved, there was absolutely no gravy, I had enough gravy to maybe eat a quarter of meat loaf, it was thick pasty and pretty much the buttom of the pot, the meat loaf was difficult to eat I caught multiple DISGUSTING pieces of meat which almost made me vomit, the salad dressing was NOT stirred or shaken enough and all i had was oil on pieces of green. and while i was eatten horrible burnt smell lingered everywhere, their cooking counter top was burning from left over food but the chef continued to cook ontop of it. I loved this place so much, and I have so many fond memories from here, but this experience was by far the worst. I really do hope they improve, I am so disappointed.

Probably the best breakfast I've ever had. It was honestly a highlight of our vacation to Canada. We waited a while to get seats at the bar (the line was out the door) but it was definitely worth it! The service was impeccable, our server and the manager asked us every 5 minutes if we were okay. Our food was delicious, out of this world and they give you huge portions!!! Everything was clean, atmosphere was super chill. We felt like we were actors in a true crime drama movie. Would definitely come here again!!

Local greasy spoon: we live two buildings away. We come here once a month as part of our weekend brunch rotation. The soda bread is quite good. Nice waiting staff- very east toronto grunge. Eggs are always delicious. Only thing a tad annoying is that they are strict about not seating you until your full party arrives.