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Old School - Toronto, Toronto, ON

Old School - Toronto

4.6
4.6
1102 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Serving brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends. For group bookings larger than 8 or private events, please email info@oldschoolyyz.com.

Dinner is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with happy hour and nightly specials!

Home to the legendary Blueberry Hill Pancakes stack - We offer a fresh perspective on the classic neighbourhood eatery, throwing back to a simpler, more wholesome time when eating out was fun, approachable and most importantly, accessible. It brings patrons back to the mid-twentieth century – an era defined by a feel-good, optimistic mentality that influenced popular culture and food. Think Leave it to Beaver, Superbad, and Saved By The Bell came together in the most epic way possible.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Anant Kulkarni
  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Cross street
    Dundas and Palmerston
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!

    CA$45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night for a featured menu item for 2! Indulge in our slow-cooked half-rack 'Baby Got Back' ribs, 8oz NY Striploin '8 Mile' steak, fries, apple & broccoli slaw, and a creamy mushroom sauce! Enjoy this date night special for $45 (+tax & gratuity).
    Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2! Photo
  • The Perfect 3-Course Prix Fixe

    CA$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for our delicious 3-course prix fixe menu! Enjoy our Caesar salad, 8oz NY Striploin '8 Mile' steak with a creamy mushroom sauce, fries, apple & broccoli slaw, and end the night with a Chocolate Hazelnut Tart or Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy for only $35/person (+tax & gratuity).
    The Perfect 3-Course Prix Fixe Photo
  • A Waffle Lot Of Fun!

    CA$19.95 per person

    Mar 25, 2025 only
    Tomorrow is your chance to have a WAFFLE lot of fun! 🧇‼️ We will be doing All You Can Eat waffles in celebration of International Waffle Day tomorrow Tuesday, March 25! Get your fix on our Strawberry Hill Waffles and Chicken & Waffles for only $19.95! Available all day for dine-in only. Extra chicken not included after first order of Chicken & Waffles.
    A Waffle Lot Of Fun! Photo

Offers

  • 50% Off NEW Snacks & Shareables

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    50% off some of our NEW Snacks & Shareables during dinner days. Featuring our 'Another One Bites The Cauliflower', 'The Godfather's Bruschetta', and our 'Pasta La Vodka, Baby'! Bring a friend and indulge in our new dinner eats for half the price!

    50% Off NEW Snacks & Shareables Photo
  • Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM
    Take 50% off our NEW flatbreads! Choose from buffalo chicken or mushroom truffle. Half-off deal available for dinner on Friday nights after 5:00PM.

    Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads! Photo
  • 50% off NEW Chicken Wings!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Take 50% off our NEW chicken wings! Choose from honey garlic, buffalo, or BBQ (breaded or naked). Includes crudites & blue cheese dip. Half-off deal available for dinner on Thursday nights after 5:00PM.

    50% off NEW Chicken Wings! Photo

What 1,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for brunch

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Comfort Food

  • Toronto

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old School in Toronto offers a delightful fusion of nostalgic charm and culinary excellence. The menu features standout dishes like the "old school burger," "blueberry pancakes," and "general fried chicken sandwich." The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with "friendly and attentive staff" enhancing the experience. A must-visit for brunch lovers.

1,102 Reviews
  1. Cisy

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience at Old School! The Old School Burger was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. I also tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Lobster Eggs Benny—both were incredible. A highlight for me was their unique Blueberry Habanero Hot Sauce—such a great balance of sweet and spicy that I couldn’t resist taking a bottle home! The service was top-notch as well. My server was super friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be going back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pancakes were dry so not worth the hype personally in my opinion. Otherwise, servers were fantastic and place was very busy and lively!

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  3. NatashaB VIP

    Toronto38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good old-fashioned comfort food done right. Perfect place for a laid-back breakfast or late-night bite.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going and all our food was phenomenal- we had the chicken & waffles, Mac & cheese and cheese scone. Service was quick and our server was lovely

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  5. David

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual. Typical ambience for brunch at a funky popular place. Great diverse crowd.
    Old School - TorontoResponded 7 days ago
    Hi David, thanks for coming and sharing your experience with us at Old School!

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  6. Nicole

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is so Old School. Comfy, cozy, diner chique. The service, John, an absolute wonder! Attentive and quick. The food, brilliant brunch fare and full of flavor yet, not too heavy! A must to visit and try the outdoor section, love the blankets.

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  7. Diana

    Toronto27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to eat at Old School. Such welcoming staff, delicious food and fun vibe!
    Old School - TorontoResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the kind words, Diana! Hope we see you again!

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  8. Giancarlo VIP

    Toronto36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time and good food! Shoutout to John (our server) for always going above & beyond! A++
    Old School - TorontoResponded 7 days ago
    We appreciate your kind words, Giancarlo! Thank you for coming and leaving us a wonderful review!

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  9. Lindsey

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was an excellent server, and the food was delicious. I'd love to return and check out the patio when the weather warms up.
    Old School - TorontoResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Lindsey, thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to see the warmer weather come soon!

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  10. David

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Lively atmosphere. Seamless, prompt service in funky and energetic space.

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FAQs

Old School - Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Old School - Toronto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 815-8790.

Old School - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 1102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Old School - Toronto

800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dundas and Palmerston
  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anant Kulkarni
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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