Donnelly's in Newmarket

17915 Leslie St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3, Canada

★★★★★
(304 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
donnellysrestaurant.ca
Address
17915 Leslie St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3, Canada
Plus Code
3HG8+G9 Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday
8 AM–3 PM
Sunday
8 AM–3 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
304 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (63) atmosphere (7) food and service (7) feel (5) smiles (3) grill (3) hollandaise (2) chicken salad (2) reuben (2) poached (2)
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★★★★★
October 26, 2024

A great breakfast place that doesn't compromise on the coffee. It's ground just as they make it so genuinely fresh.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Great place to eat. Food is great, they are very accommodating, just have to ask. Busy at times, but they do a great job even if they are swamped and running low on people to help. The crew is great and so are the customers which make a fantastic atmosphere! Thanks to all who work there!

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

A very nice restaurant. The Eggs Benedict Florentine is fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

Very clean We had breakfast, it was excellent. Served fast with friendly efficient service. Inexpensive, highly recommend

★★★★★
August 7, 2024

I've been here a few times and always get the best service, super friendly waitress very attentive amd the food is fabulous no matter what u have, I will say it is one of the cleanest restaurants I've ever been in, including the washrooms. 5 stars all around!

★★★★★
March 3, 2024

What a wonderful experience. My Wife and I enjoyed Breakfast today and everything was awesome! My Wife rarely eats a whole meal, but, she did at Donnelly's Family Restaurant. We will be coming back soon!

★★★★★
December 9, 2020

I and my mother were served by very kind and friendly staffs without any waiting luckily whereas there happened to have some waiting line a few minutes after we sat down due to Covid restriction for dine-in. We loved everything we tried. It is definitely a place to come back to try other items on a menu.

★★★★★
January 30, 2018

Finally an awesome place to have breakfast. The breakfast menu is wonderful with all the things I love. I could go on and on and on and on....... Needless to say check the menu and "Ya'll come on down for awhile!". Service is excellent and food is Y U M M Y!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Its an excellent lunch and breakfast place. Great friendly atmosphere. Always clean. Excellent food. Parking: Plenty of parking in the lot.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Great place new owners renovated it the food is fresh , fast and hot This is my second time in a month Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great experience at a reasonable price, will go back

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The besttttt breakfast !

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Wait person Riwan was really great, attentive and pleasant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great breakfast!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Rowan was a fabulous server---everyone was courteous, and professional---food was superb and excellent value! Clean and organized! Enthusiastic 5 stars! Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good food

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Went for breakfast after tennis . The four of us liked the food, the service was excellent and friendly and it was reasonably priced. August 2022 This has become our go-to breakfast spot because of good food and great value in a friendly atmosphere October 2022 Still our place for breakfast They endeared themselves to the tennis players when they sponsored the Donnellys Breakfast Invitational Tennis Tournament December 2022 Had the usual great breakfast with the guys after tennis . Great service and lively staff February 2023 Same unswerving great food, service, value and atmosphere. The tennis groups go-to breakfast and lunch place in Newmarket January 2024 Under new management. Renovated and improved washroom. Had good sausage and eggs. Will return April 2024 Had the breakfast special and coffee. $30 for two with tax and tip August 2024 Met buddy for breakfast . Both had classic breakfasts. $30 with tax and tip

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Michell was amazing , it was a full house and she took care of everyone without fail. I will definitely be back , the food was great and portioned nicely.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food was wonderful! Bri is excellent, so friendly and efficient.

★★
June 22, 2024

Had previously given this place a good review, but unfortunately I had exactly the opposite today. Waited 50 minutes for my food, and the server made an excuse about the kitchen being busy; which would ve been fine but the truth was that she forgot to punch in our order, and then threw the kitchen under the bus. Please take responsibility for your actions. There s nothing wrong with making a mistake but own up to it. The food wasn t great, and the polish sausage was deep fried summer sausage, and about as greasy as a DIY oil change.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good food, nice folks!

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We were charged extra for rye toast, but werent told when we ordered

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Might be the best pountine I ve ever had!!! And great service!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Cute restaurant! Excellent food and amazing service- all at a great price! 100% recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great place! Recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

First visit, excellent experience! Food is tasty, friendly service, cozy place! You feel comfortable and welcome as soon as you arrive! Definitely will be back! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best family breakfast restaurant in Newmarket! Must try

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best breakfast spot in Newmarket!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

First time trying Donnellys, and it was really good! Reasonable pricing and good food. It was my first time seeing a breakfast quesadilla, and I think it just needed a bit more meat inside. The hot sauce on it really completes it. Would definitely go back for more breakfast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Went today after a very long time. Food is still very tasty. Service was good, although the server needs to have hair in a pony tail or a hair net, baseball cap just doesnt suffice. Or all everything was great . Bravo!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service and friendly waitresses. First time and wont be the last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Go hungry! So glad that Donnellys is open again - we missed them. Great place for breakfast and lunch. Quality food and very personable service. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great breakfast! Great price!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

First time dining here. Pleasantly impressed by the service, food and atmosphere. The waitress was wonderful, pleasant, cheerful and provided excellent service!!! The food was great and at great price. This will be our favourite breakfast place to dine. The place is very cute, clean and nicely decorated. The restaurant is very fortunate to have hired a fantastic waitress!!! Can t wait to go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went there to wait for my car at Zebart food was very delish. Waitresses were wonderful...Thank You

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small diner ,great for breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I need More of that Reuben sandwich and ceasar salad. Cant say enough good things about the staff too! Also, the food is of consistent high quality. Has it changed? No! It gets better every time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent. Servers were happy. People all around were happy to be there. Very inviting place. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing service and delicious food! You know a place is great when so many locals come for a meal! We had the club sandwich (triple decker and on ciabatta), the burger and the eggs benny.. you can t go wrong with any of their dishes! Will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went in for breakfast and it was so worth it! Food was great, portion sizes were filling, staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed a great breakfast at a hidden Gem. Thanks from Calgary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service. Amazing food. Love the atmosphere!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute little diner, great atmosphere and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing service Great food Great prices

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Never come back to this place again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I order now and then for takeout. Everything is amazing and to order. The portions are big and delicious. Best egg Benedict in town. If we dine-in the staff is wonderful and friendly.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place has been closed for 2 months now. Tried to call the restaurant number It says not in service!!! Next door says they closed forever.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly service from staff including the owner, excellent breakfast! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread Dairy free cream cheese or yogourt Food : 5/5 | Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

BY FAR BEST BREAKFAST FOOD IN AURORA/NEWMARKET!! My boyfriend and I have tried every breakfast place in Aurora/Newmarket, and I can guarantee that this is the best breakfast around! The service is quick and friendly, and the food tastes amazing; if you don t believe me, just go get a Southwest Sandwich with some Smokey chipotle on the side and let me know what you think Prices are amazing too! I m almost certain that the bad reviews were just because this place was closed for a while but it s up and running again and as amazing as always!! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options, and everything on the menu can be made meat free if asked! Dietary restrictions: They take dietary restrictions very seriously and handle with care! Parking: Lots of parking space! Don t have to worry about not having parking. Kid-friendliness: Amazing with kids! High chairs if needed or booster seats, kids menus and crayons! Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible and even has a wheelchair accessible bathroom!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service people must know to wash their hands right after touching money...

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The staff were amazing, very attentative! Fast service, large portions, delicious. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been going for many years. It was amazing food before and new owners are fantastic. Definitely a 5 star food and service restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

After a struggle during covid I happy to see them still open. Breakfast is the best around. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food everytime.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Burger was great fries amazing

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Service is great food perfectly cooked

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went there today dine in with a few friends. The service was amazing granted us the minute we arrived. Food and prices were great ! Will come back for sure.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good value, good service good food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time visiting, food was great, prices are reasonable. Service was great and the staff were friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I took my Mom to this restaurant for lunch today after searching for a place that serves soup, salads and sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The waitress was very friendly, the food was great (homemade vegetable soup was tasty) and it was nice and quiet. My Mom and I would definitely recommend it. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Just the best people work here. Super friendly! Super kind! So helpful and quick with everything. They do make you feel like family.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and warm service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food Great service Great price!!! They will see me again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food great service Very friendly, make you feel welcome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I really like breakfasts

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was well prepared and service was decent. The a.c. could have been cranked up a bit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast & reasonably priced. My go to breakfast spot!

December 22, 2022

We had booked a reservation for 25-30 people for brunch the day after my wedding. This was confirmed with the owner. When I arrived with all my guests we were informed that the restaurant was closed because someone had Covid. I completely understand that things happen that can t be predicted but I did not receive a call or text to tell me they wouldn t be able to accommodate us and instead was left scrambling to find food for 25 people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best breakfast in town. Its my new spot

December 22, 2022

Not a great experience with this breakfast place!! Sunday we went for breakfast. It was great breakfast. However being there was very uncomfortable with my family. Serving staff girl and a chubby guy both were grabbing each other. kissing and hugging infront of us. That girl looks very familiar we have seen her a few times I think she is owner daughter. It was very annoying. Especially with my young kids. I dont think we ll ever go back there again !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always very delicious and well priced! Everyone s always friendly and best place around to grab a quick bite to eat :) a little sad their fries changed, but still good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time eating at Donnellys. Great little place for breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Still going strong! Reasonable prices. Good food well prepared. Great staff. All Covid protocols followed. Very safe environment. Parking: Lots

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome place to eat. Custom made my breakfast. Poached eggs cooked perfectly service was amazing and the hollandaise is excellent. Madison my server was incredible. Thank you so much for a great breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

love the food and service! coming back for sure! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love this place. A great all day breakfast, and the people here are awesome. They treat me like family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Car lunches are becoming so popular. We ordered a Reuben and a blt, sharing fries. Excellent, hot and delivered to the car in record time. Cant wait until we can sit down inside. Great little restaurant for breakfast or lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great staff, delicious food, great prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always great food and service!

December 22, 2021

This is the worst breakfast place I have been to locally in Newmarket. Their service is horrible. Their food is salty and dry and the cleanliness of the restaurant can use some TLC!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly service and good food. Will go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Incredible breakfast, great staff. Our go to breakfast place, best in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I love this place. I felt compelled to write a review for Donnellys because I saw a recent low review stating that the food was salty and the restaurants cleanliness was not up to par. Neither of these things are true in my opinion! Its a very clean restaurant, Ive never received a dirty spoon or stained coffee cup. I mean, its a little breakfast spot, are you expecting pressed linens and crystal glassware? The food is EXCELLENT. The chefs seem like great guys and they work hard. Best breakfast in Newmarket. Ive brought many people here over the years and everyone always raves about it. The staff is incredibly gracious and welcoming, they always go out of their way to accommodate their guests. I and the people Ive gone with have tried almost everything on the menu and nothing has disappointed. Their breakfasts are big and fresh, and I love their lunch menu (top picks are their California wrap and their burgers). I was surprised that I didnt have any pictures of my food... so I guess Ill have to go over and now and get some. Im telling you, give this place a chance. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice experience. Nice lil patio to sit on when there is beautiful weather. Good and friendly Service and great food. Will definitely visit again when Im in the area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The Corn Beef Hash & Eggs with a side of fresh tomatoe slices is incredibly delicious, keeps me coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice little restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great service and pricing and large portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food, wonderful service and well spaced tables!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A had the Mediterranean breakfast. It was very good. The sausages were very good. Fruit was fresh. Service was great. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent from beginning to end. Courteous, friendly, efficient and delicious all the necessary ingredients for a perfect breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food and great service. Waitress was very attentive.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good burger. Perfectly cooked. Friendly staff.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Healthy

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food is delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had a PHENOMENAL eggs Benny with smoked salmon, and subbed hashbrowns for the homefries. Everything was absolutely delicious eggs poached perfectly, hashbrowns hot and crispy, topped with scrumptious Hollandaise. Couldnt have asked for a better meal today, and great service and inexpensive prices to go along with it. HIGHLY recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Breakfast just the way you want it

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good food, great service, decent prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very nice place for a breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Yummy Breakfast place. Christine and her family have made this location the best restaurant its been in years :)

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Meal received not as ordered... grilled chicken salad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great little restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very good food friendly staff. Thanks for making me feel like family. I will be back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tasty onion rings!! Get them well done. Fantastic service, great price, cant say enough good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Quick service, fairly extensive menu, bottomless coffee. The eggs have dark yolks and are fantastic. Farmers sausage on point as well. Asked for well done potatoes but a few were still a touch underdone(my most common breakfast place complaint).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing. Seated 18 of us last min and added to our family weekend. Food was awesome and fast. Staff made us feel welcome. Happy family joints like this are still around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Ive gone out of my way for Donnellys Family Restaurant now that I know about the restaurant. Friendly and quick service. Great portion sizes and the food is always delicious. Very reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly fast service. Good food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

You can always expect a warn welcome and pleasant food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very clean and cozy breakfast and lunch spot. Excellent customer service. Loved the breakfast we had. Very responsible price as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Has a home feel and the fries were great, thank you!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good breakfast, friendly staff , definitely going back

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good family food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Mmm. Love this little gem.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This was a sweet little breakfasts spot :) Id recommend it to anyone in the area, or staying somewhere close by. It has said very friendly atmosphere, awesome staff, good food, and hot coffee :). Dont forget to check out the mural on 1 wall and take a close look at it. They include their customers in the mural in a very fun and unique way :). Id definitely go again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Atmosphere was great and very family oriented. You can tell that are lots of regulars who go there all the time. Prices were good as well!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food, fast efficient service, and lots of friendly smiles and often a good laugh, great place for a great meal, our whole family loves Donnellys!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food.....fresh and not greasy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place to eat breakfast with lots of options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Try the chicken salad. Killer burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best diner in the area. Its obvious when someone cares

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food! Great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food and Good service!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Only two pieces of bacon with your egg

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food, friendly staff, quick orders...great breakfast spot always stop when we are close.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent food friendly staff and exceptional value

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great local eatery with a great selection of dishes to choose from. They have an all day breakfast and many different types of burgers on the menu. Service was fast and courteous. Restaurant is bright and clean. It is located in a strip plaza. Nothing fancy inside but great place for lunch.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food was really nice and it was a cute little place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly staff and great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great breakfast as usual

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place, Great Food, Great prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Service is always good, food is good. Its a good little diner.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

great place for breakfast!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very Friendly and the best wraps in town.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Smaller portions comparing to other breakfast place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Lovely service, quick seating even though it was packed, and wonderful food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We really enjoyed Donnellys. Wouldnt recommend adding the onions and peppers to the hash browns...they didnt add any pizzazz so to speak. Good friendly service, good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great place,,Awesome food. Nice staff..highly recommended. Home cooked food.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Really good food, satisfactory service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very nice clean place and fair prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Omg I love this place ..just recently stumbled across it..the staff are fantastic very friendly and check up on you frequently..the food is amazing and fast!!! Very clean little place very homey you feel welcomed from the time you walk in the door...the prices are very competitive..! Definitely go give this place a try

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Sunday morning, not bad, not exemplary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

You literally cannot like Donnies it is the best place for breakfast theres just no question about it

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Just a tiny place, ok food service was alright. Tablets a bit overkill for a place so small.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Love it!!! Great Food, Great Staff and Quick Service. Reasonably priced with huge selection and daily specials. Definitely reccomend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food and good prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome place!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good food . Fresh. Slow service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Breakfast is great there the service is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good service, quick, nice smiles, friendly! Omelette was good and tasty. Coffee is the best. Why only 4 stars not 5; because i felt that the omelette could have been a bit more generous!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Service and food was very good as usual.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent Breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Always great service and great food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Amazing staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food, friendly service, comfortable atmosphere. All day breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Our fav spot for breakfast and lunch. Staff always friendly and service is prompt. Id recommend to anyone. I just had 1/2 price omelette. Tuesday special.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great service and very fresh tasting food. And prices are very reasonable too.