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Old School - Toronto, Toronto, ON

Old School - Toronto

4.4 (1121)
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 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!

    HAPPY HOUR! Photo
  • New Summer & Spring Menu!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM,Mon - Wed - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,Thu - Fri - 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Take a closer look into our NEW SPRING & SUMMER EATS! Our new brunch lineup includes new flavours and vibrant colours that take Old School to the next level. Hear us out... Our new "Let's Get It Prawn Salad" features delicious chili lime prawns, avocado, sweet potato, and pomegranate. "The Fresh Prince Salad" is a colourful assortment of watermelon, orange, and feta with mixed greens and passionfruit dressing. There's more you don't want to miss out on!
    New Summer & Spring Menu! Photo

What 1,121 people are saying

Old School - Toronto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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 diverse menu with standout dishes like the "delicious gnocchi" and ribs that "literally fell off the bone." Guests enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere with an "80's vibe" and exceptional service, especially from John, who is often praised as "an absolute wonder." While some experienced slow service, the food consistently receives high marks, particularly the "phenomenal blueberry pancakes" and the "incredible Blueberry Habanero Hot Sauce." Despite occasional seating issues, Old School remains a favorite for its warm, welcoming ambiance and "great vibes."
1,121 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Toronto7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a good atmosphere. Never disappoints, fun and relaxing spot.
    Old School - TorontoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Susan, thanks for coming and leaving us a wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Simon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We lucked into this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. The menu is broad with something for everyone… we had wings to start which were cooked to perfection and not over-sauced as in many places. We followed that with the gnocchi which were delicious and the ribs which literally fell of the bone - no knife required here! John greeted us with fun and jokes - he was able to quickly zone in on our mood and elevated the experience. Dana was exceptional and looked after us like VIP’s - 3 couples from our of town with 30 years to catch up on - we were able to converse freely without being drowned out by mindless playlists… an 80’s vibe complimented the night! Thank you
    Old School - TorontoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Simon, thank you so much for coming and leaving us a wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed all of our dinner menu options and glad you and your friends had an amazing time. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Tara

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service, cozy & beautiful interior, good food
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Tara, thank you for coming and leaving a review!

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  4. K

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. Love the club sandwich and pancakes, would love to try the parfait next time!
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi K, thank you so much for coming and leaving us a great review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Lanre

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and I enjoyed my Mother’s Day brunch!
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Lanre, thank you for coming and leaving us a review! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Simone

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I arrived, my party was not with me and the host will not sit me until one other party arrived. The other 2 persons were coming together and was on the way. When asked if I can be seated he said he needs to go ask someone. Found that odd but regardless they arrived before he could come back. Then we had to change seats based on the fact of where he was placing us, my hips wouldn't fit in the handled seat (as I'm a Plus sizes woman) therefore we were moved to the back outside patio by the take -out side of the restaurant. I was pleased as it was a smaller patio with less people. Our server was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, helpful and the food was great.
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Simone, thank you for coming and leaving us a review! We are glad that you ended up having a wonderful experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Aymen

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude server who wasn’t friendly, food came out cold, avocado toast was hard
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Aymen, thank you for coming and giving us a chance. We apologize for your experience and would love to make it up to you. Please let us know more details as well as if you were interested in coming back for a dinner for 2 on us.

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  8. Eryn

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was lovely, especially our server. The food was good. The person I walked up to when arriving wasn’t very pleasant. He said,” I cannot sit you until half your party is here. And if they’re not here after ten mins of the reservation, we will give up your table.” Which was aggressive I thought. So I waited on the sidewalk, unsure if this is regular protocol.
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Eryn, thank you for coming and leaving us a review! We apologize for your unpleasant initial service that you received. Your feedback is valuable and we hope we can do better next time.

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  9. spencer

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’d been hearing about Old School for a while, so I decided to drop in for breakfast on a sunny day. The service was excellent, and the nostalgic vibe of the place really added to the experience. The menu is pretty straightforward, but I was pleased with my choice of chicken and waffles – classic and satisfying. I’m looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu and enjoy that warm, welcoming service again.
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Spencer, thank you for coming and leaving us a wonderful review. We are glad you dropped by and gave us a chance! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Caysie

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to Old School in a while but today was the perfect day to have brunch on their extended patio. Our server (Zac(k)?) was so kind and considerate, especially towards my small dog. Ordered bottomless drip coffee and the old school burger, which was really tasty. Will come back for the pancakes!
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Caysie, thank you so much for coming and leaving us a review! We hope you are able to come back soon for our must-try pancakes! We are happy to hear Zach delivered an amazing experience for you.

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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 4.4 stars by 1121 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 20 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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