Old School - Toronto

4.6

1084 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

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).
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).

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!
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.
Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!
Multiple dates available
Fri - 5:30 PM - 9:30 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.

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 1,084 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 brunch experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The Blueberry Hill pancakes and fried chicken are "what dreams are made of." While some guests encountered service challenges, many appreciated the "fun atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Don't miss their "great value specials."

1,084 Reviews

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Sumit
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious comfort food! I highly recommend the General Fried Chicken Sandwich and of course their signature Blueberry Pancakes! Also a big thanks to the front of house team for providing a welcoming and pleasant experience. Can’t wait to come back!
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K
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful deals for $5, sad to see it go but was an amazing experience every single time I visited
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Adrian
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mac n cheese with fried chicken looked amazing and tasted even better. Beautiful place and great service, will be back.
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Matthew
VIP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service, even though it was crazy busy. The servings were plentiful and the menu had lots of interesting options. We’ll be going back to try their weekday value specials which all look attractive.
Old School - TorontoResponded 2 days ago
Hi Matthew, thank you for coming and sharing your experience. We appreciate you leaving a nice review for us and hope to see you again!
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Amit
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I can’t comment on the food because we never even got the chance to eat. The service was utterly abysmal. Despite having a reservation, we were left waiting endlessly with no updates or acknowledgment. When we approached the front-of-house staff for assistance, they were unhelpful, dismissive, and literally walked away without offering any explanation or solution. The complete lack of organization and care was shocking.
Old School - TorontoResponded 1 day ago
Hi Amit, we apologize for your negative experience during your visit to Old School. Please let us know more details on what happened through email or with a reply to this message. We would love to invite you and a friend back to Old School with a meal on us for a chance to make things right. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to do better.
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Tammy
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Table of three for family day brunch. The service was slow and rather inattentive. The pancakes were great. Chicken and waffles was just ok. The chicken was dry and not freshly fried. The turkey sausage tasted old. I would have expected a better quality meal for the price.
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Vidhi
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Cleanliness could have been better for an overall great experience
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Henriques
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was absolutely amazing ! Made the experience even better - Food was top notch ! Not to mention the Mimosas ! Best brunch spot !
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Fahmida
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have all these crazy deals. The stuff was extremely nice and fun to be around. The environment is not chaotic and perfect for girls date or any date tbh. The line up was not crazy at all given the rush. We got our tables very fast even though I made reservations standing right there. 10/10 recommend
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Lisa
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous! Our server was so pleasant even though so busy! Blueberry pancakes amazing…other than not very hot and no bacon as advertised. Still can’t beat the price for great food and service. Coffee was delicious too!! Will definitely make the long trip again😀
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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 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!

The Perfect 3-Course Prix Fixe

HAPPY HOUR!

50% off NEW Chicken Wings!

Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!

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

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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