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Old School - Toronto, Toronto, ON

Old School - Toronto

4.3 (1131)
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

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What 1,131 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old School in Toronto offers delightful comfort food with standout dishes like "best chicken and waffles" and "phenomenal blueberry pancakes." The atmosphere is "fun and nostalgic," enhanced by "welcoming staff" and "excellent service." While popular and busy, the "attentive servers" make reservations essential for a seamless experience.
1,131 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and amazing service. Enjoyed seating on the patio

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  2. Josh

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    the waiter was very rude but the food was pretty good.

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  3. Tara

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for something different this time and noticed they had a halloumi dish. Tasted as amazing as it looked!

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  4. K

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful & attentive service with delicious food!!! My favourite place always

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  5. Michael

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There’s nothing better than a good atmosphere spectacular food and service. That’s so great that they anticipate your needs. They asked if my girlfriend and I were splitting the food and when they brought the food out, they had it on two separate plates already that was so thoughtful without having to ask for it. 10 out of 10 recommend

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  6. Natalia

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation and they didn’t allow us to get in because we arrive 5 minutes late, when supposed they keep the reservation for 15 minutes. I waited 25 minutes and I didn’t get a table.

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  7. Casee

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very cute and the chicken and waffles were the best ive had
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 30, 2025
    Hi Casee, thanks for coming and leaving us a review!

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  8. L

    Montreal / Quebec3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Sunday brunch - The food was delicious!. We will definitely go back to try the other items on the menu. Reservations a must.
    Old School - TorontoResponded on May 30, 2025
    Hi L, thanks for coming and leaving us a review!

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  9. Susan

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    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 on May 20, 2025
    Hi Susan, thanks for coming and leaving us a wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Simon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    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 on May 20, 2025
    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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FAQs

Old School - Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with 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 4.3 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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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