Old School - Toronto

4.5

1065 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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.

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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
(416) 815-8790
Website
http://www.oldschoolyyz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anant Kulkarni

Location
800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1
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

New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner
CA$79.95 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ditch the suit & tie and join us at Old School for an elevated 4-course dining experience in a casual and welcoming setting. Choose between a beef wellington, Montreal roast chicken, seafood medley linguine, or a truffle mushroom risotto as the highlight to a wonderful night out. Whether you're dressing up or keeping it casual, our prix fixe menu offers a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence to end the year deliciously.
New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner - EARLYBIRD SPECIAL
CA$59.95 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ditch the suit & tie and join us at Old School for an elevated 4-course dining experience in a casual and welcoming setting. Choose between a beef wellington, Montreal roast chicken, seafood medley linguine, or a truffle mushroom risotto as the highlight to a wonderful night out. Whether you're dressing up or keeping it casual, our prix fixe menu offers a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence to end the year deliciously. Early bird special valid until December 17th.

Offers

HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us every Thursday and Friday night between 5pm-7pm for HAPPY HOUR! We have $5 bar rail, $6 bottles and cans & $7 draught beer! Start your weekend a little bit early with us and our genuine classics & new additions on our dinner menu!
Date Night Meal for 2!
Multiple dates available
Thu - Sat - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for Dinner Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for a featured menu item for 2! Indulge in our slow cooked 1/2 rack baby back ribs, 8oz NY Striplion steak cooked to your liking, hand-cut fries, apple and broccoli slaw and a creamy mushroom sauce! Enjoy this date night special for $45, tax and tip not included.
Weeknight 3 Course Prix Fixe for $35
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us on Thursday and Friday nights for our amazing 3 course prix fixe menu for $35! Enjoy our Caesar salad, 8oz NY Striploin Steak with fries and a creamy mushroom sauce with a Chocolate Hazelnut Tart or Cheesecake for dessert. Tax and tip are not included. (Please note, this menu is subject to change.)

Popular dishes

Coconut Matcha BluesCA$13.95
Coconut matcha blueberry parfait made with coconut-flavoured yogurt, blueberry compote, matcha, gluten-free granola.
Abbacado ToastCA$17.95
Avocado Toast made with avocado, poached egg, heirloom cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, chia seeds
If You Caesar, Say Hello!CA$14.95
romaine, bacon, grana padano, croutons, caesar dressing

Sandwichville

In Da Club SandwichCA$20.95
Chicken club sandwich made with rosemary focaccia bun, herb-roasted chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Smokey Beefinson SandwichCA$21.95
Smoked beef sandwich made with baguette, smoked beef, dijon mayo, crispy onion, arugula, caramelised onion, pickled red onion
Bacon + Lettuce + TomatoCA$16.95
bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, texas toast, fries
Breakfast SandwichCA$17.95
croissant, arugula, egg, avocado, chipotle mayo, fries
The General's Fried ChickenCA$21.95
buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo hot sauce, broccoli & apple slaw, pickles, mayo, fries
Lobster Grilled CheeseCA$24.95
sauced lobster, egg bread, three-cheese blend, avocado, fries
The New School BurgerCA$21.95
Plant-based patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, vegan mayo, potato bun
The Old School BurgerCA$22.95
two beef patties, mushrooms, swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, os sauce, crispy onions, fries

The Old School Legend

Blueberry HillCA$20.95
fluffy buttermilk pancakes, housemade blueberry compote, bacon, brown sugar butter

OG Classics

Easy-E BreakfastCA$17.95
two scrambled eggs, roasted mushrooms, baked beans, turkey sausage or bacon, home fries
Benny & The Jets
eggs benedict, hollandaise, english muffin, mixed greens, home fries
- Smoked BeefCA$21.95
- Pulled PorkCA$18.95
- Peameal BaconCA$18.95
- Avocado (Veg)CA$18.95
- Fried ChickenCA$19.95
- Smoked SalmonCA$20.95
- LobsterCA$23.95
Return of the Mac & CheeseCA$17.95
homestyle skillet of mac & cheese, three-cheese blend, old school creamy bechamel
Finger Lickin' Chicken & WafflesCA$19.95
buttermilk fried chicken, tabasco honey, fluffy waffle
Pardon My French...ToastCA$19.95
egg bread, peanut butter, strawberry jam, buttered peanuts, strawberry compote, peanut butter chips

Old School Sides

BaconCA$5.95
Turkey SausageCA$5.95
FriesCA$4.95
Home FriesCA$5.95
Yam FriesCA$5.95
Truffle FriesCA$7.95
Baked BeansCA$3.95
Half AvocadoCA$3.95
Smoked SalmonCA$6.95
Side ToastCA$2.95
Gluten-Free ToastCA$3.50
2 Scrambled EggsCA$5.95
Multi-grain ToastCA$3.95
Fruit BowlCA$9.95

Substitutions

Sub Yam FriesCA$2.95
Sub Mixed GreensCA$2.95
Sub Caesar SaladCA$2.95
Sub Truffle FriesCA$3.95
Sub French Onion SoupCA$6.95

What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for brunch
Toronto
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Old School in Toronto offers a vibrant brunch scene with "innovative food" and "the best brunch in Toronto." Renowned for its blueberry pancakes and mac & cheese, guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "quirky ambiance." While noise levels can be high, the outdoor patio offers a lovely dining experience.

1,065 Reviews

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Whitney
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation on a Saturday morning and were seated immediately. Our food was fresh and flavorful. The holiday drinks were cute and tasty. Unfortunately, we were sat near the patio where they kept opening the door to tend to the customers outside making us cold. Had we been asked if we had a preference on where to sit I would have given them 5 stars in every category.
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Adande
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the croissant! Service was great. Didn’t love the pancake.
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Jayme
VIP
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Overcrowded with tables & unorganized staff. Food was good but the atmosphere was dreadful.
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bosky
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for breakfast for the second time and the food is great. We ordered the blueberry pancakes but we felt the quantity of blueberry compote is quite small considering how big the pancakes are and stacked. We ordered additional compote and I think it’s for $1.99. The thing that I disliked was the server stood right there besides my husband when he got the bill and he was paying through the machine. Most of the restaurants providing good service make sure they don’t hover around you while you are paying rather hand the machine and walk away a little to give you some privacy. I just don’t feel right about that especially if the restaurant values their service and food quality.
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Allison
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Blueberry Hill pancakes are what dreams are made of and the Benny & the Jets Benedict was super good. LOVED the pina colada as well. Only miss was the ceaser but I think that’s just a personal taste preference.
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Dino
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Old School is always our breakfast go to spot that we always look forward to.
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Queenie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and food was fairly priced and quality was spectacular!! My bf and I were in love w the blueberry hill pancakes that had bacon tucked between!
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Jessica
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! Tasty food n drink - lovely staff. Give them all raises.
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Skylar
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server and the food was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jessica
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe. The food was delicious. I had the most delicious fried chicken sandwich w/ some really good fries. The service was great.
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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 4.5 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.oldschoolyyz.com/
Phone number
(416) 815-8790

Old School - Toronto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner

New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner - EARLYBIRD SPECIAL

HAPPY HOUR!

Date Night Meal for 2!

Weeknight 3 Course Prix Fixe for $35

Blueberry Hill

Sub Yam Fries

Finger Lickin' Chicken & Waffles

Lighter Fare

Coconut Matcha BluesCA$13.95

Abbacado ToastCA$17.95

If You Caesar, Say Hello!CA$14.95

Sandwichville

In Da Club SandwichCA$20.95

Smokey Beefinson SandwichCA$21.95

Bacon + Lettuce + TomatoCA$16.95

Breakfast SandwichCA$17.95

The General's Fried ChickenCA$21.95

Lobster Grilled CheeseCA$24.95

The New School BurgerCA$21.95

The Old School BurgerCA$22.95

The Old School Legend

Blueberry HillCA$20.95

OG Classics

Easy-E BreakfastCA$17.95

Benny & The Jets

Return of the Mac & CheeseCA$17.95

Finger Lickin' Chicken & WafflesCA$19.95

Pardon My French...ToastCA$19.95

Old School Sides

BaconCA$5.95

Turkey SausageCA$5.95

FriesCA$4.95

Home FriesCA$5.95

Yam FriesCA$5.95

Truffle FriesCA$7.95

Baked BeansCA$3.95

Half AvocadoCA$3.95

Smoked SalmonCA$6.95

Side ToastCA$2.95

Gluten-Free ToastCA$3.50

2 Scrambled EggsCA$5.95

Multi-grain ToastCA$3.95

Fruit BowlCA$9.95

Substitutions

Sub Yam FriesCA$2.95

Sub Mixed GreensCA$2.95

Sub Caesar SaladCA$2.95

Sub Truffle FriesCA$3.95

Sub French Onion SoupCA$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Old School - Toronto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Old School - Toronto restaurant rated?

Is Old School - Toronto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information